2012 Spring Sales Catalog & Plant Owner's Manual

2012 Spring Sales Catalog & Plant Owner’s Manual 

Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. at Juniper Level Botanic Gardens 

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Occupy Green Street 

We’d like to welcome everyone 

back for what promises to be 

another great gardening year. 

Alright, I can already hear those of 

you in states that got b-slapped by 

Mama Nature last year (Oklahoma, 

Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, 

Alabama, etc.) going “yeah, right!” 

Now that the economic picture has 

stabilized, as we’ve bottomed out 

and begun our slow climb back, it’s 

time to get back to gardening, 

hence our “Occupy Green Street” 

theme. We’d like to once again 

thank everyone for their continued 

support that has allowed us to survive 

during these tough economic 

times...this truly means so much to 

all of us at Plant Delights. 

So, let’s talk plants! In the agave 

world, this is our first catalog 

offering of the wonderful wide-leaf 

selection of the tough Agave 

lophantha ‘Splendida’ from our 

friend Ted Stephens, along with our 

seed collection of the dwarf Agave 

toumeyana var. bella that we’ve 

found to be much more winterhardy 

than other forms we’ve tried. 

For those hot dry areas, you’ve just 

got to try the insanely hot 

Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’, provided 

you don’t mind tacky colors and you 

have a good pair of sunglasses. 

For our geophyte (below ground 

storage structures) lovers, we’ve 

added some choice gems this spring 

including the extremely winterhardy 

Cardiocrinum cordatum var. 

glehnii, which has thrived here in the 

hot Southeast. Also, for our friends 

in the North, we are offering for the 

first time our alpine dwarf collection 

of Lilium formosanum from the high 

mountains of Taiwan. From our bulb 

friend Glen Melcher comes a very 

rare blue-flowered lycoris, originally 

from the famed late bulb breeder Dr. 

Hirao of Japan. From the Kapiteyn 

breeding program in Holland comes 

a dazzling new black-purple calla 

lily, Zantedeschia ‘Captain Camaro’. 

Also, from the world’s top rain lily 

breeder, Fadjar Marta, comes his 

latest introduction, the brilliant 

orange-red hybrid, Zephyranthes 

‘Star Burst’. 

For our tropical plant lovers, how 

about the largest of the hardy 

bananas...the newly discovered 

Musa xishuangbannaensis ‘Mekong 

Giant’? If that’s not enough, we 

finally have adequate stock of two 

stunning gingers that we’ve long 

wanted to include, Hedychium 

‘Anne Bishop’ and ‘Palani’. From our 

friends at Yucca Do comes Canna 

‘Tama-Tulipa’...a rare and stunning 

naturally occurring hybrid of two 

North American native species. 

From right down the road at NC 

State, comes the first sterile 

groundcover butterfly bush, 

Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ that you just 

have to see to believe. On a slightly 

smaller scale, the new Aspidistra 

elatior ‘Spek-tacular’ is the most 

heavily spotted of the winter-hardy 

cast iron plants that we’ve ever 

found. 

As always, we strive to offer 

great new native plant selections. 

To that end we start with baptisias, 

including four new introductions 

from our friend Hans Hansen of 

Walters Gardens. Baptisia 

‘Blueberry Sundae’, ‘Cherries 

Jubilee’, ‘Dutch Chocolate’, and 

‘Lemon Meringue’ all combine great 

vigor, colors, and a wonderful 

garden habit. As with all of these 

great natives, their droughttolerance 

is legendary. 

From our friends at Mt. Cuba 

comes a dazzling new native woody 

mint, Clinopodium coccineum 

‘Amber Blush’, with amazing golden 

flowers from late summer through 

fall. If that’s not enough fall color, 

check out the amazing Coreopsis 

gladiata...an absolute “wow” native 

from North Florida! Need a great 

groundcover? Try the wonderful 

gold foliage native juniper, Juniperus 

horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’...what a 

fine plant! If you want some other 

colors, mix in another great native 

groundcover to the garden...the 

all summer-flowering Cuphea 

glutinosa. 

We’ve also added a couple of 

very special orchids this year, 

starting with two wonderful bletilla, 

Bletilla striata ‘Tri-Lips’ and the 

variegated leaf Bletilla ‘Gotemba 

Stripes’. Additionally, we’ve added 

four new hardy ladyslipper orchids 

for 2012: Cypripedium ‘Lothar 

Pinkepank’, ‘Maria’, ‘Sabine Pastel’, 

and ‘Victoria’. Because of their 

rarity, these are available only in 

very limited quantities. 

We are thrilled to offer 

Podophyllum peltatum ‘Missouri 

May’...the almost unattainable 

pink-flowered form of our native 

DELOSPERMA ‘FIRE SPINNER’ 

EPIMEDIUM ‘SANDY CLAWS’ ECHINACEA ‘SOLAR FLARE’ 

mayapple finally made the catalog. 

We are also ecstatic about Ellen 

Hornig’s newest and best Jackin-the-pulpit...Arisaema 

consan - 

guineum ‘Wild Blue Yonder’...what a 

plant! We also have a native dwarf 

tansy...bet you didn’t even know one 

existed. Well, if you’ve got a rock 

garden, don’t dare miss the rare 

Tanacetum huronense var. terraenovae. 

Also in this catalog is a new 

pink wood phlox from Illinois...Phlox 

divaricata ‘Charleston Pink’ is just 

splendid. 

Only two of the seemingly endless 

supply of new coneflowers 

made the cut this year and both are 

real gems. Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’ 

and Echinacea ‘Tangerine Dream’, 

both uniquely colored, have been 

very impressive in our trials. We’ve 

also included a couple of special 

black-eyed Susans that you’ve 

probably never heard of...the littleknown 

Rudbeckia auriculata and 

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Rudbeckia fulgida var. umbrosa. 

Finally, we got around to propagating 

a rare native hibiscus that has 

impressed us for several years, the 

splendid Hibiscus moscheutos var. 

incanus. 

We’ve continued to expand our 

insanely huge fern offerings. This 

year, we’ve added an awesome 

groundcover fern, Dennstaedtia hirsuta 

‘Sohuksan’ that was collected 

in Korea by our friend Barry Yinger. 

If you like weird, then the disfigured 

Coniogramme intermedia ‘Rasha’ is 

for you. Another fern that has just 

been fabulous in our trials is the 

little-known, Microlepia strigosa 

‘MacFaddeniae’...we have been very 

impressed in our trials. Finally, 

Onychium japonicum ‘Yunnan 

Fancy’ is a giant form of cat’s claw 

fern that we collected in China in 

1994 and only now have enough to 

share. 

We’ve also gone mad over

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Customer Service Representatives 

Naomi Bloom 

Virginia Meehan 

Manager of Customer Service 

and Shipping 

Dianne Austin 

Equipment Operator 

Larry Jernigan 

Facilities Coordinator 

David Guin 

Garden Curator 

Todd Wiegardt 

Assistant Garden Curator 

Cliff Brock 

Grower 

Candice Eckard 

Business Manager 

Heather Brameyer 

Nursery Manager 

Mike Spafford 

Nursery Assistants 

Margarita Govea 

Zac Hill 

Plant Pathologist 

George Clark 

Production Supervisor 

Aaron Selby 

Research Horticulturist 

Jeremy Schmidt 

Research Assistant/ 

Field Production 

Frank Mandarino 

Research Assistant/Plant Records 

Dennis Carey 

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor 

Paula Bailey 

Stocking Supervisor 

Jennifer Chiasson 

And an Array 

of Perennial Part-Timers: 

Blanca Benitez 

Eva Montano 

Linda DiNunno 

Margaret Knox 

Roland Flory 

Administrative Horticulturist 

Krista Morgan 

President 

Tony Avent 

Everything Else 

Michelle Avent 

©2012 Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. 

PODOPHYLLUM ‘MISSOURI MAY’ ARISAEMA ‘WILD BLUE YONDER’ 

BAPTISIA ‘CHERRIES JUBILEE’ DICENTRA ‘VALENTINE’ HELLEBORUS ‘WALBERTON’S ROSEMARY’ 

epimediums again this year with 

several new exclusive Plant 

Delights’ offerings. Epimedium 

‘Dancing Stars’ is an incredibly 

floriferous Epimedium acuminatum 

hybrid, while Epimedium ‘Pretty in 

Pink’ comes with both great foliage 

and great flowers. Epimedium 

‘Sunny and Share’ is a dwarf 

groundcover with an amazing 

number of small yellow bells and 

Epimedium ‘Golden Earrings’ is a 

particularly nice selection of the 

rare Epimedium lishihchenii. We’re 

also including a couple of very 

special Darrell Probst introductions, 

Epimedium sp. ‘The Giant’ with 4–6’ 

long flower stalks, and our named 

selection of Darrell’s Epimedium 

wushanense spiny leaf forms that 

we named Epimedium ‘Sandy 

Claws’. 

What would a new year be without 

a few new hostas? As always, 

we are on the lookout for really 

choice distinctive hostas, so only a 

few of the best make the cut. 

Several of our 2012 choices are 

wider margin forms of popular 

favorites. Hosta ‘Bridal Falls’ is a 

wide-edged form of Hosta ‘Niagra 

Falls’, Hosta ‘Ice Follies’ is a 

wide-edged form of Hosta ‘Antioch’, 

and Hosta ‘Summer Lovin’ is a 

wide-edged form of Hosta ‘Summer 

Breeze’. Hosta ‘Pharaoh’s Fawcett’ 

is a blue-centered Hosta ‘King Tut’, 

Hosta ‘June Fever’ is a bright goldcentered 

Hosta ‘June’, and Hosta 

‘Wheee!’ is an incredibly ruffled 

sport of Hosta ‘Leola Fraim’. As for 

Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’...well, it was 

found hiding in a patch of ‘Love Pat’, 

and the name says it all. 

Before we leave the woodland 

shade garden, how about two new 

stunning Solomon’s seal? 

Polygonatum odoratum ‘Fireworks’ 

and Polygonatum odoratum 

‘Double Stuff’ are absolutely 

splendid! From Ellen Hornig at 

Seneca Hill comes two of her 

Primula sieboldii selections, Primula 

‘Drag Queen’ and ‘Seneca Star’. 

This is primula’s year, as we’ve also 

added two new brown foliage 

introductions from the Kennedy 

breeding program in Ireland... 

Primula ‘Drumcliff’, and ‘Innisfree’. 

In the hellebore world, we are 

ecstatic to be able to include the 

rare new pink-flowered sterile 

hybrid between Helleborus niger 

and Helleborus x hybridus, named 

Helleborus ‘Walberton’s Rosemary’. 

Almost forgot...Dicentra spectabilis 

‘Valentine’...a red- flowered bleeding 

heart that must be seen to be 

believed. 

For 2012, we’ve added three new 

tricyrtis (toad lilies)...Tricyrtis affinis 

‘Meigetsu’, Tricyrtis ‘Dark Beauty’, 

and the true Tricyrtis maculata. For 

the first time ever, we’ve also 

included two unique hepaticas, 

Hepatica nobilis ‘European Pink’ 

and ‘Lithuanian Blue’, both shared 

by Ellen Hornig. From our friends in 

Japan come two little-known 

woodland salvias for cooler regions, 

Salvia glabrescens ‘Momobana’ and 

‘Shi Ho’. To keep them company, 

we’ve added a couple of new Asian 

wild gingers this year, Asarum 

asperum and Asarum asaroides. 

I’ve run out of room, so I’ll stop 

now, but we hope you’ll enjoy the 

rest of the catalog, in print and 

online. Again, we truly thank you for 

your continued support! 

—tony 

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Contents 

Introduction ................2 

Welcome ..................5 

Hosta Chart ................6 

A useful tool to find specific 

hostas by size, color and fragrance 

Common Names/Groups ....8 

Find botanical names for your 

favorite common named plants, 

and locate them by group 

How to Use the Catalog .....10 

2012 Spring Plants ..........11 

Finally, a reason to stop 

watching TV 

Education Center Classes, 

Ordering Information, 

& Order Form . . . Center Spread 

Hardiness Zone Information . 110 

USDA Hardiness Zone Map. . 111 

About the Cover 

Once again, we are privileged to 

have one of America’s top com - 

mercial cartoonists and three-time 

Award Winner by the National 

Cartoonist Society (www.reuben. 

org), Jack Pittman, to pen our 

catalog cover. Jack’s client list is a 

veritable who’s who of American 

corporations. If you are in need of 

fun commercial art, contact Jack 

at www.jptoonist.com or at 

919.785.1966. 

Come Join Our 

Shipping Team! 

We’re looking for seasonal helpers 

to pull, pack and ship plants from 

March through May and August 

through October. If you’re interested, 

please call 919.772.4794. 

PDN on the Web 

@ www.plantdelights.com 

■ Easy 24/7 online ordering 

■ Over 1,000 additional web-only plant offerings, 

most with photos 

■ Notices of web-only plant sales 

■ Plant exploration journals 

■ Plant articles 

■ Notices of special events 

■ Notices of job opportunities at Plant Delights 

■ Links to fabulous informational sites 

Sign up for our monthly Plant Delights news - 

letter at www.plantdelights.com. 

Got time? Volunteer! 

Join us for an opportunity to learn at one of 

the top plant collections in the country. We 

are looking for volunteers to help here at the 

gardens. Our volunteer program includes 

openings with Garden Maintenance and our 

Research Division. For more information, 

contact Jeremy Schmidt at 919.772.4794 or 

e-mail jeremy@plantdelights.com. 

Where Credit Is Due 

The majority of the text was written by Tony Avent, 

who is solely responsible for its absurd nature and 

content. 

Unless indicated, all photos were taken at Plant 

Delights Nursery by Tony Avent. Other photos were 

provided by A. Cabe, B. Solberg, B. Williams, 

Blooming Nursery, Boo Shoots, C. Brashear, C. 

Husby, Casa Flora, D. Eechaute, D. Steinbrunner, 

D. Werner, E. Hornig, Ednie Flower Bulb, Inc., F. 

Marta, G. Melcher, H. Blumen, H. Hamernik, H. 

Hansen, Hoffman Nursery, Itsaul Plants, J. Van den 

Top, J. Yourch, K. Druse, L. Girton, L. Klinkhamer, 

M. Weinert, N. Rijnbeek, North Creek Nurseries, Inc, 

Northwest Gdn Nursery, P. Keladis, P. Schmidt, 

PlantHaven, PP&L, Primrose Path, R. Determann, 

R. Gardner, R. Livingston, S. Foltz, S. Pradhan, Skagit 

Gardens, Terra Nova Nurseries, The Garden Shoppe, 

Van der Giessen Nursery, W. Roitsch, Walters 

Gardens, www.perennialresource.com 

We are deeply indebted to those who have allowed 

us to use their photographs and to photograph 

plants in their wonderful gardens. 


Gift Certificates 

What a great way to say “I love you” 

without going to all of the trouble and 

hassle of buying and sending a gift! 

Gift certificates are available for $40.00 

or more, and we will gladly forward one 

directly to the recipient with a nice note 

and our latest catalog. Our gift certificates 

can be used any time (they do not 

expire) and will take the guesswork out 

of gift-giving for that hard-to-buy-for 

gardener in your life. You can use the 

order form in the center of the catalog 

(simply call, mail, or fax it in) or order 

online at www.plantdelights.com. 

Please include $4.00 for handling. 

2012 Open Nursery 

& Garden Dates 

Friday, February 24 8 am–5 pm 

Saturday, February 25 8 am–5 pm 

Friday, March 2 8 am–5 pm 

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Friday, May 4 8 am–5 pm 

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Sunday, May 6 1 pm–5 pm 

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Welcome 

Started in 1988, the goal of Plant 

Delights Nursery, Inc., is to change 

the way America gardens by offering 

the best, the newest, and the 

strangest fun, garden-worthy 

perennials to gardeners around the 

world. Our Retail Nursery division is 

a 2.5 acre adjunct funding facility 

for our research/development/ 

educational arm, Juniper Level 

Botanic Gardens. Income from the 

Nursery Division allows us to continue 

our research and breeding, 

maintain our display gardens, and 

expand our garden outreach programs. 

We strive to offer large, 

quality plants at affordable prices. 

If you are used to receiving dried 

bulbs, barely rooted cuttings, or 

cooler-stored D.O.A.’s, we think 

you will be pleasantly surprised to 

receive healthy, live plants. 

JUNIPER LEVEL BOTANIC 

GARDENS Juniper Level Botanic 

Gardens is currently a 5 acre display 

garden containing over 17,000 different 

plants...some woody, some 

perennial, and some in-betweeners. 

We are a proud institutional member 

of the APGA (American Public 

Gardens Association). The botanical 

garden not only functions as a 

display area, but doubles as a 

research and development facility. 

New plants from seed exchanges, 

plants from our breeding program, 

and plants from our expeditions 

are evaluated for their garden 

worthiness, their adaptability to the 

climate of the Southeastern US, and 

their ability to peacefully co-exist 

with our natives. We also strive to 

sort out some of the misinformation 

and nomenclature problems that 

unfortunately abound in this 

industry by assembling complete 

collections of specific plant groups. 

BREEDING PROGRAM Our specialty 

is hostas...you know, “I’ve got 

both, the green and the variegated 

one.” Since 1984, we have conducted 

one of the most extensive 

hosta breeding programs in the 

country, yielding exciting introductions 

like Hosta ‘White Wall Tire’ 

(98), Hosta ‘Tattoo’ PP 11,603 (98), 

Hosta ‘Elvis Lives’ (95), and the 

ugliest hosta ever, Hosta ‘Out 

House Delight’ (94)! Despite the 

large number of hostas on the 

market today, there is room for 

distinctive leaf patterns, better 

flowers, and good old Southern 

non-wimpy names. We have 

worked with other genera to a 

lesser extent, and we hope these 

ongoing programs will yield some 

wonderful results in the near future. 

PLANT INTRODUCTION 

PROGRAM For years, we have 

worked with other plant breeders 

and explorers from around the 

country to introduce and market 

their new plants. If we can be of 

help to you, feel free to give us a 

call. We require a trial period for 

new plants before including them in 

the catalog... please understand 

that this is not always a quick 

process. Also...don’t expect to get 

filthy rich! Our website details a 

list of plants that we have either 

introduced or facilitated their 

introduction into the market. 

COLLECTIONS AND INVASIVE 

PLANT POLICY We spend several 

weeks each year in different parts of 

the USA or in other countries on 

plant expeditions, from which we 

bring back many new wonders you 

may one day enjoy. All plants are 

carefully evaluated here and at 

other cooperating sites. It is our 

goal to not offer plants that will 

become invasive (i.e., invade and 

displace natives in functioning 

natural ecosystems). We adhere to 

the Nursery Codes of Conduct as 

adopted at the 2001 St. Louis 

Summit on Invasive Plants and 

encourage other nurseries to do the 

same. Realizing that it is impossible 

to completely predict invasiveness 

in every ecological region of the 

country, we implore gardeners to 

watch for plants that show true 

invasive potential and to let us 

know those findings. Please understand 

also that re-seeding around 

the garden is very different from 

invading natural areas. Please also 

understand that while a species 

may be invasive, cultivars within 

that species may not exhibit those 

particular undesirable traits. While 

the invasive plant issue is a great 

area of concern to us, a proposed 

nationwide ban of plants that are 

only invasive and hardy in Hawaii or 

South Florida is absurdly extreme. 

We are very wary of a small but 

vocal group of plant bigots who 

advocate a horticultural ethnic 

cleansing as a means of satisfying 

their myopic view of nature. As with 

all vices, moderation and respon - 

sibility are the answer. 

PROPAGATION Our plants are 

nursery propagated, not wild 

collected or nursery-grown. We 

practice conservation by propagation. 

We are members of the 

International Plant Propagators 

Society, a group dedicated to the 

proposition that all plants should be 

divided equally. If we have a plant, 

we will either propagate it or kill it 

trying...and as a good friend taught 

me, once you propagate a rare 

plant...it’s not rare anymore! 

IDENTIFICATION We use all 

means at our disposal to make sure 

the plants are named using correct 

horticultural nomenclature. Our 

primary references include the RHS 

Index of Garden Plants, Hortus III, 

Jelitto’s Perennials I & II, The Genus 

Hosta, The Hosta List of Registered 

Cultivars, The Hosta Handbook, The 

World Checklist of Conifers, The 

BONAP Database, Mobot’s 

Tropicos Database, England’s The 

RHS Plant Finder, and many National 

Collection holders in the UK. Special 

thanks also to our friend Barry 

Yinger for his invaluable contribution 

with Japanese plants, and 

Wilbert Hetterscheid, who worked 

on the 2004 International Code of 

Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. If 

no information exists on a plant 

(which often happens) we throw a 

cookout for the neighbors, who 

after a few drinks begin throwing 

darts at Jelitto’s Perennials I & II, 

along with the remainder of Hortus 

III. When botanists differ on correct 

nomenclature, we hop in the pickup, 

find a few taxonomists, and throw 

darts at them. 

LOCATION Our nursery and display 

gardens are in Juniper Level, 

North Carolina (USDA Zone 7b), 

centrally located between Panther 

Branch and Willow Springs...pronounced 

“willer sprangs” in the 

South. In case you don’t have a 

Juniper Level map, we are off 

Interstate 40 south of Raleigh, NC. 

And since we are open only by 

appointment, we will leave it at that. 

VISITATIONS Our open sale days 

are limited to eight weekends per 

year, two each during February/ 

March, May, July, and September. 

Any other time, if you are coming 

from out of town or would like to 

bring a group, call WAY in advance 

and we will be delighted to try to 

make arrangements to meet you at 

the nursery and garden...weekdays 

are strongly preferred. Peak season 

in the display gardens is from late 

April until October. PLEASE DO 

NOT DROP IN UNANNOUNCED. 

We can be much more flexible with 

visitors after our spring rush ends in 

early May. We love having visitors, 

but your visit must be scheduled. 

CATALOGS We publish two 

catalogs each year, one on January 1, 

and the other one on August 1. 

As much as we would like to be able 

to send our catalogs to everyone 

forever, this is not possible with the 

rising cost of publishing. If you are 

a garden writer, communicator, 

teacher, extension agent, horti - 

culture guru, etc., who would like to 

remain on our list permanently, just 

let us know. Customers will remain 

on the catalog mailing list for two 

years after purchasing. Even if you 

run out of room in your own garden, 

there are always gift certificates for 

friends. Our online catalog contains 

many plants that do not appear in 

our print catalogs. Some are leftovers 

from past catalogs and some 

are plants which are available only 

in smaller quantities. 

OFFERINGS Since our growing 

area is limited, we must rotate 

items in and out of the catalog. If 

you don’t see your favorite item 

listed this year, a return engagement 

is probably scheduled. Our 

general policy is that the more 

popular an item becomes in the 

trade, the less likely we are to offer 

it. Our function is to get plants into 

the marketplace, then allow other 

nurseries to produce them in massmarket 

numbers. 

GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift certificates 

are available for $40.00 or 

more, and we will gladly forward 

one directly to the recipient with a 

nice note and our latest catalog. 

Our gift certificates can be used 

at any time and will take the 

guesswork out of gift giving for that 

hard-to-buy-for gardener in your 

life. Please indicate the amount 

of the gift certificate and the 

recipient’s name and address on 

the plant order form. 

ORDERING/PAYMENT/SHIPPING 

PRICES You will find the shipping 

and pricing information in the 

center of the catalog. 


Hostas Grouped by Color and Width 

Sm Med Lrg XL 

HOSTA Item # Price 0–12” 13–36” 37–60” 61” + 

BLUE 

BLUE 

Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ 1499 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Big Mama’ 119 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ 4677 $18 n 

Hosta ‘Blue Sliver’ 6426 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Dixie Cups’ 7209 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Elvis Lives’ 375 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Gemstone’ 5917 $18 n 

Hosta ‘High Tide’ 8019 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Ice Prancer’ 8327 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Love Pat’ 194 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Pewterware’ 5885 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Queen of the Sea’ 6457 $25 n 

Hosta ‘Silver Bay’ 4711 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Silver Moon’ 8733 $28 n 

BLUISH GREEN WITH GOLD, CREAM EDGE 

BLUISH GREEN W/ GOLD, CREAM EDGE 

Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ 9145 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Deliverance’ 6559 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Earth Angel’ 4715 $20 n 

Hosta ‘First Frost’ 7213 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Glory Hallelujah’ 6472 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Goodness Gracious’ PPAF 9148 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Lakeside Missy Little’ 7798 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Landslide’ 7200 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Linda Sue’ 9181 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Mighty Mouse’ 8820 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Parasol’ 7947 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Pharaoh’s Fawcett’ 8772 $32 n 

Hosta ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ 2161 $22 n 

BLUISH GREEN WITH WHITE EDGE 

BLUISH GREEN W/ WHITE EDGE 

Hosta ‘Blue Flame’ 5911 $18 n 

Hosta ‘Blue Ivory’ PP 19,623 8483 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ 8734 $18 n 

Hosta ‘Tom Schmid’ 4988 $26 n 

Sm Med Lrg XL 


FROSTED WHITE FOLIAGE 

Hosta ‘Allegan Fog’ 4331 $28 n 

Hosta ‘White Wall Tire’ 2000 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Zebra Stripes’ 6602 $35 n 

GOLD 

GOLD 

Hosta ‘Banana Puddin’ 6545 $16 n 

Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’ 8731 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Faith’ 5464 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Key West’ 5884 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Moon Waves’ 7550 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Pot of Gold’ 7398 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ 1102 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Sunny Side Up’ 7840 $26 n 

Hosta ‘The Shining’ 7393 $28 n 

GOLD WITH GREEN EDGE 

GOLD, CREAM W/ GREEN EDGE 

Hosta ‘Captain Kirk’ 4712 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Cathedral Windows’ PP 17,295 6600 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Cherish’ 5400 $14 n 

Hosta ‘Dixie Chickadee’ 5412 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Gypsy Rose’ 4194 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Hollywood Lights’ PP 17,296 7799 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Inniswood’ 1027 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ 9213 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Mango Tango’ 8423 $30 n 

Hosta ‘Orange Marmalade’ PP 16,742 5490 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Pineapple Upside Down Cake’ 3859 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Prestige and Promise’ 9189 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Rainbow’s End’ PP 17,251 6035 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ 4203 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ 4232 $20 n 

Hosta venusta ‘Ki Nakafu Otome’ 6492 $16 n 


FROSTED WHITE FOLIAGE

Sm Med Lrg XL 


GOLD WITH BLUE EDGE 

GOLD, CREAM W/ BLUE EDGE 

Hosta ‘Bright Lights’ 972 $24 n 

Hosta ‘June’ 1672 $20 n 

Hosta ‘June Fever’ PP 15,340 9619 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ 6872 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Pure Heart’ PPAF 8835 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ PPAF 9620 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’ 2332 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Touch of Class’ PP 13,080 4625 $26 n 

GOLD WITH WHITE EDGE 

GOLD, W/ WHITE EDGE 

Hosta ‘Anne Arett’ 133 $14 n 

Hosta ‘Winter Snow’ 9098 $22 n 

GREEN 

GREEN 

Hosta ‘Caesar Salad’ 7462 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Clovelly’ PP 20,612 8454 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Corkscrew’ 6907 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Get Nekkid’ 7199 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Green Jeans’ 6603 $30 n 

Hosta ‘Hacksaw’ 8303 $18 n 

Hosta ‘Invincible’ 1033 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Komodo Dragon’ 2551 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Marilyn Monroe’ 6521 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Peedee Elfin Bells’ 1062 $20 n 

Hosta plantaginea 1065 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Red Neck Heaven’ 1079 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Restless Sea’ 7801 $24 n 

Hosta rupifraga 1090 $25 n 

Hosta ‘Stimulation’ 6605 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Surfer Dude’ 4687 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Teaspoon’ 5403 $25 n 

GREEN WITH GOLD-CREAM EDGE 

GREEN W/ GOLD-CREAM EDGE 

Hosta ‘Alakazaam’ PPAF 9486 $18 n 

Hosta ‘Appetizer’ 7837 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Atlantis’ PP 17,093 5552 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Capitol Hill’ 7985 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Diana Remembered’ 3274 $24 n 

Hosta ‘First Lady’ 7836 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Fragrant Queen’ PP 19,508 9214 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Ginsu Knife’ 7196 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Grand Prize’ 4686 $16 n 

Sm Med Lrg XL 


GREEN WITH GOLD-CREAM EDGE, continued 

GREEN W/ GOLD-CREAM EDGE, continued 

Hosta ‘Hanky Panky’ PP 16,217 5482 $25 n 

Hosta ‘Hush Puppie’ 6606 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Iron Gate Delight’ 1558 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Keepsake’ 7831 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Liberty’ PP 12,531 4736 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Luna Moth’ 8771 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Ocean Isle’ 9134 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Praying Hands’ 4605 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Regal Supreme’ PP 19,818 9099 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Satisfaction’ 3498 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Seducer’ PPAF 8837 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Silver Threads & Golden Needles’ 7654 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Stitch In Time’ PP 18,061 7285 $45 n 

Hosta ‘Summer Lovin’ 8329 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Swamp Thing’ 5916 $28 n 

Hosta venusta ‘Kinbotan’ 4289 $16 n 

Hosta ‘Wheee!’ 9485 $20 n 

GREEN WITH WHITE EDGE 

GREEN W/ WHITE EDGE 

Hosta ‘Applause’ 7589 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Bridal Falls’ PPAF 9618 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Cameo’ 7231 $16 n 

Hosta ‘Dixie Chick’ 2073 $25 n 

Hosta ‘Iceberg’ 3157 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Ice Follies’ PPAF 9617 $20 n 

WHITE WITH BLUE-GREEN EDGE 

WHITE W/ BLUE-GREEN EDGE 

Hosta ‘Extasy’ 8305 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Little Treasure’ PP 21,210 8836 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Popcorn’ 5465 $28 n 

Hosta sieboldiana ‘Hudson Bay’ PPAF 9171 $24 n 

WHITE WITH GREEN EDGE 

WHITE W/ GREEN EDGE 

Hosta ‘American Hero’ 9204 $22 n 

Hosta ‘Christmas Candy’ 5746 $20 n 

Hosta ‘Risky Business’ 4270 $24 n 

Hosta ‘Vulcan’ 7284 $26 n 

Hosta ‘Warwick Comet’ 5470 $28 n 

Hosta ‘Whirlwind’ 1846 $20 n 


Guide to Plants by Group or Common Name 

To help you find the plants or types of 

plants that you are looking for, we have 

compiled this guide which groups genera 

by their characteristics of interest. We 

have included the common name of each 

genus in case you’re not quite sure what 

the scientific name is, as our catalog is in 

alphabetical order by genus. Happy hunting!! 

AROIDS 

Shocking tropicality! A wealth of collector’s 

plants here, Aroids have become 

some of the most popular plants in the 

garden. Extremes in size, shape and texture 

range from the impressive elephant 

ear (Alocasia) to the diminutive mouse 

plant (Arisarum). Also here, are the 

bizarre voodoo lilies whose anatomically 

incorrect flowers appear out of nowhere a 

month before their leaves in the spring. 

Calla Lily - Zantedeschia 

Cobra Lily - Arisaema 

Dragon Arum - Dracunculus 

Dwarf Voodoo Lily - Typhonium 

Elephant Ear - Alocasia; Colocasia 

Green Dragon - Pinellia 

Hitchhiker’s Elephant Ear - Remusatia 

Jack-in-the-pulpit - Arisaema 

Lords and Ladies - Arum 

Pig Butt Arum - Helicodiceros muscivorus 

Taro - Colocasia 

Voodoo Lily - Amorphophallus; 

Dracunculus, Pseudodracontium, 

Typhonium, Sauromatum venosum 

BOG/AQUATICS 

If you have a soggy area, don’t drain it, 

landscape it! These plants will make you 

fall in love with mud. 

Canna Lily - Canna 

Cardinal Flower - Lobelia 

Crinum Lily - Crinum 

Dwarf Bog Elephant Ear - Colocasia fallax 

Fern, Log - Dryopteris 

Flags - Iris 

Fly Trap -Dionaea 

Horsetail - Equisetum 

Joe-Pye Weed - Eupatorium 

Mallow - Hibiscus 

Obedient Plant - Physostegia 

Orchid, Hardy - Bletilla striata 

Oriental Swamp Pink - Heloniopsis 

Pitcher Plant - Sarracenia 

Primrose, Japanese - Primula japonica 

Rush - Juncus 

Sage, Bog - Salvia uliginosa 

Scrub Palm - Sabal minor 

Seashore Mallow - Kosteletzkya 

Spider Lily - Hymenocallis 

Swamp Pink Gentian - Sabatia 

Sweet Flag - Acorus 


Tickseed - Coreopsis 

White Star Grass - Dichromena 

BULBS, CORMS & TUBERS 

The world of bulbs reaches far beyond the 

golden trumpets of daffodils so familiar in 

spring. Many gardeners are becoming 

increasingly aware of the wide variety of 

summer and fall flowering tuberous 

rooted plants. Bulbs bring joy with their 

surprise, often seemingly leaping 

out of nowhere to offer their blooms. 

African Hyacinth - Ledebouria 

Amaryllis - Hippeastrum 

Aztec Lily - Sprekelia 

Banana - Musa; Musella; Ensete 

Bartram’s Ixia - Calydorea 

Bellwort - Uvularia 

Blackberry Lily - Belamcanda 

Blood Lily - Scadoxus 

Bloodroot - Sanguinaria 

Buttercup - Ranunculus 

AROIDS 

Butterfly Iris - Moraea 

Calla Lily - Zantedeschia 

Canna Lily - Canna 

Cobra Lily - Arisaema 

Corn Flag - Gladiolus italicus 

Crinodonna - xAmarcrinum 

Crinum Lily - Crinum 

Elephant Ear - Alocasia; Colocasia 

Fairy Bells - Disporum 

False Crocus - Nothoscordum 

sellowianum 

False Scilla - Ledebouria 

False Shamrock - Oxalis 

Giant Himalayan Lily - Cardiocrinum 

Ginger - Zingiber, Alpinia 

Ginger Lily - Hedychium 

Goblet Flower - Cypella 

Green Dragon - Pinellia 

Hardy Cyclamen - Cyclamen 

Hardy Gloxinia - Sinningia 

Hardy Orchid - Bletilla; Calanthe; 

Cypripedium 

Hidden Cone Ginger - Curcuma 

Hitchhiker’s Elephant Ear - Remusatia 

Jack-in-the-Pulpit - Arisaema 

Ladies Tresses - Spiranthes 

Ladyslipper Orchid - Cypripedium 

Lesser Celandine - Ranunculus 

Lily - Lilium 

Lily-of-the-Nile - Agapanthus 

Lords and Ladies - Arum 

Mayapple - Podophyllum 

Montbretia - Crocosmia 

Mouse Plant - Arisarum 

Onion, Ornamental - Allium 

Orchid Ginger - Boesenbergia 

Orchid Pansy - Achimenes 

Oxblood Lily - Rhodophiala 

Peruvian Lily - Alstroemeria 

Pineapple Lily - Eucomis 

Princess Lily - Alstroemeria 

Rain Lily - Zephyranthes; Habranthus 

Red Hot Poker - Kniphofia 

Spider lily - Hymenocallis; Crinum; Lycoris 

Surprise Lily - Lycoris 

Swamp Lily - Crinum 


Torch Lily - Scadoxus 

Voodoo Lily - Amorphophallus; 

Typhonium 

FERNS & ALLIES 

Ferns and their related non-flowering 

plants (allies) offer subtle charm to 

shaded gardens. Perfect companions to 

hostas, most of the following thrive in the 

same conditions. 

Arborvitae Fern - Selaginella 

Argentine Swamp Fern - Trismeria 

Asparagus Fern - Asparagus 

Autumn Fern - Dryopteris erythrosora; 

Dryopteris nipponensis 

Bamboo Fern - Coniogramme 

Broad Beech Fern - Phegopteris 

Cat’s Claw Fern - Onychium 

BOG/AQUATICS 

BULBS, CORMS & TUBERS 

Christmas Fern - Polystichum 

acrostichoides 

Cinnamon Fern - Osmunda cinnamomea 

Deer Fern - Blechnum 

Ghost Fern - Athyrium ‘Ghost’ 

Glade Fern - Diplazium 

Hay-Scented Fern - Dennstaedtia 

Holly Fern - Cyrtomium 

Indian Holly Fern - Arachniodes simplicior 

Indian Rabbit’s Foot Fern - Araiostegia 

pseudocystopteris 

Korean Rock Fern - Polystichum tsussimense 

Lady Fern - Athyrium 

Lip Fern - Cheilanthes 

Log Fern - Dryopteris x australis 

Maiden Fern - Thelypteris 

Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum 

Male Fern - Dryopteris 

Ostrich Fern - Matteuccia 

Painted Fern - Athyrium niponicum 

Peacock Moss - Selaginella uncinata 

Polypody - Polypodium 

Rabbit Foot Fern – Phlebodium; Davallia 

Rasp Fern - Doodia 

Rigid Lace Fern - Microlepia strigosa 

Sensitive Fern - Onoclea 

Shield Fern – Dryopteris; Polystichum 

makinoi 

Silver Cloak Fern - Cheilanthes argentea 

Sparse-spore Fern - Hypolepis 

Spider Brake Fern - Pteris 

Spikemoss - Selaginella 

Table Fern - Pteris 

Tassel Fern - Polystichum polyblepharum 

Tongue Fern - Pyrrosia 

Upside Down Fern - Arachniodes 

standishii 

Wood Fern - Dryopteris 

GROUNDCOVERS 

Groundcovers offer wonderful alternatives 

to lawn, especially in the shade of large 

trees where most turf fears to tread. Great 

underplanting to small shrubs or other 

perennials, try growing other plants 

through these groundcovers. Two plants 

can inhabit the same place at the same 

time. 

Blue Star Creeper - Laurentia 

Bugleweed - Ajuga 

Carnation - Dianthus 

Cranesbill - Geranium 

Creeping Raspberry - Rubus 

Dutchman’s Pipe - Aristolochia fimbriata 

Dwarf Sweetbox - Sarcococca hookeriana 

Fairy Wings - Epimedium 

Forget-Me-Not - Myosotis 

Germander - Teucrium 

Green and Gold - Chrysogonum 


FERNS & ALLIES 

GROUNDCOVERS 

Hay-Scented Fern - Dennstaedtia 

Ice Plant - Delosperma 

Japanese Spurge - Pachysandra 

Kitty Crack - Teucrium 

Leadwort - Ceratostigma 

Lenten Rose - Helleborus 

Lilyturf - Liriope 

Lungwort - Pulmonaria 

Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon 

Moneywort - Lysimachia 

Monkey Grass - Liriope 

Peacock Moss - Selaginella 

Periwinkle - Vinca Minor 

Pigeonberry - Rivina 

Pinks - Dianthus 

Plumbago - Ceratostigma 

Rupturewort - Herniaria 

Soapwort - Saponaria 

Sparse-spore Fern - Hypolepis 

Speedwell - Veronica 

Spikemoss - Selaginella 

Stonecrop - Sedum 


Sweet William - Dianthus barbatus 

Trailing Red Cattail - Acalypha 

Vervain - Verbena 

Wandering Jew – Setcreasea; Tinantia 

Wild Ginger - Asarum 

Wine Cups - Callirhoe 

Woodland Phlox - Phlox divaricata 

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 

& GRASS LOOKALIKES 

The ornamental grasses have become 

popular and important landscape additions 

over the past decade, and rightly so. 

As a textural element, they offer relief 

from big heavy globs of foundation 

shrubs, and their interest spans the seasons. 

We also include here plants that 

have grassy foliage, similar in texture and 

use in the garden, without technically 

being grasses. Most of the grasses thrive 

in full direct sun, but the grass-alikes such 

as carex and acorus will thrive in shade. 

Use these plants to contrast heavier textured 

plants; each will enhance the other. 

Bamboo, Clumping - Bambusa; Fargesia; 

Borinda 

Bear Grass - Nolina 

Dropseed - Sporobolus 

Eyed Grass - Sisyrinchium 

Fountain Grass - Pennisetum 

Hardy Sugar Cane - Saccharum 

Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium 

Maiden Grass - Miscanthus 

Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon 

Monkey Grass - Liriope 

Muhly Grass - Muhlenbergia 

Mexican Feather Grass - Nassella

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 

Reed Grass - Arundo 

Rush - Juncus 

Sea Oats - Chasmanthium 

Sedge - Carex 

Spider Plant - Chlorophytum 


Switchgrass - Panicum 

White Top Sedge - Dichromena 

VINES 

You know...these are the plants you don’t 

have to go get, they will come to you. 

Bleeding Heart Vine - Dicentra scandens 

Boston Ivy - Parthenocissus tricuspidata 

Clematis vine - Clematis 

Climbing Aster - Aster carolinianus 

Firecracker Vine - Manettia 

Jasmine - Jasminum 

Jasmine, Confederate - Trachelospermum 

Possum Grape Ivy - Cissus trifoliata 

WOODY LILIES 

This group includes lily-like plants that 

have evergreen parts. They are very 

effective and quite happy in perennial 

borders and as placeholders in a 

foundation planting. 

Bear Grass - Nolina 

Century Plant - Agave 

False Agave - Manfreda; xMangave 

False Red Agave - Beschorneria 

Hardy Bromeliad - Puya 

Sacred Lily - Rohdea 

Soapwort - Yucca 

Sotol - Dasylirion 

Spanish Dagger - Yucca 

WOODY PERENNIALS 

We are in denial about some of these 

plants. Some of them are woodier than 

others. Some misguided individuals refer 

to them as shrubs. 

Angel Trumpet - Brugmansia 

Bluebeard, False Spirea - Caryopteris 

Box Honeysuckle - Lonicera nitida 

Butcher’s Broom - Ruscus 

Butterfly Bush - Buddleia 

False Rosemary - Conradina 

Florida Anise - Illicium 

Flowering Maple - Abutilon 

Hardy Tapioca - Manihot grahamii 

Indigo - Indigofera 

Japanese Aralia - Fatsia 

Jelly Palm - Butia capitata 

Jerusalem Sage - Phlomis 

Mock Orange - Choisya 

Mule Palm - xButyagrus nabonnandii 

Needle Palm - Rhapidophyllum 

Oleander - Nerium 

Palmetto Palm - Sabal palmetto 

Paper Plant - Edgeworthia 

Pindo Palm - Butia 

Poet’s Laurel - Danae 

Pomegranate - Punica 

Rice Paper Plant - Tetrapanax 

Rosemary - Rosmarinus 

Russian Sage - Perovskia 

Sago Palm - Cycas, Dioon 

Salt Cedar - Tamarix 

Scrub Palm - Sabal minor 

VINES 

WOODY LILIES 

St. John’s Wort - Hypericum 

Sweet Almond Tree Verbena - Aloysia 

Sweetbox - Sarcococca 

Tree Ivy - xFatshedera; Fatsia 

Turk’s Cap - Malvaviscus 

Windmill Palm - Trachycarpus 

OTHER COMMON NAME PERENNIALS 

There are others that just don’t fit into any 

single category... 

Angel Trumpet - Brugmansia 

Angel’s Earrings - Fuchsia 

Anise Hyssop - Agastache 

Baneberry - Actaea pachypoda 

Bear’s Breech - Acanthus 

Beard Tongue - Penstemon 

Bee Balm - Monarda 

Bellflower - Campanula 

Bellwort - Uvularia 

Bird-foot Violet - Viola pedata 

Bishop’s Cap - Mitella 

Blackberry Lily - Belamcanda 

Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia 

Blanketflower - Gaillardia 

Bleeding Heart - Dicentra 

Blue Star - Amsonia 

Bugbane, Black Cohosh - Cimicifuga 

Bush Clover - Lespedeza thunbergii 

Butterfly Weed - Asclepias 

Calamint - Calamintha 

Campion - Lychnis, Silene 

Cardoon - Cynara 

Cast Iron Plant - Aspidistra 

Catchfly - Silene; Lychnis 

Chenille Plant - Acalypha 

Christmas Rose - Helleborus niger 

Coneflower – Echinacea; Rudbeckia 

Coral Bean - Erythrina 

Coral Bells - Heuchera 

Cranesbill - Geranium 

Crimson Fans - Mukdenia 

Cup Flower - Nierembergia 

Daylily - Hemerocallis 

Doll’s Eyes - Actaea 

Evening Primrose - Oenothera 

False Allium - Nothoscordum 

False Aster - Kalimeris 

False Bleeding Heart - Corydalis 

False Goatsbeard - Astilbe 

False Hemp - Datisca 

False Hydrangea - Deinanthe 

False Indigo - Baptisia 

False Ligularia - Farfugium 

False Lupine - Thermopsis lupinoides; 

Baptisia 

False Nettle - Boehmeria 

False Spirea - Astilbe, Filipendula 

False Wild Indigo - Baptisia 

Fennel - Ferula 

Fig - Ficus 

Fleece Flower - Persicaria 

Foam Flower - Tiarella 

WOODY PERENNIALS 

Foamy Bells - xHeucherella 

Forget-Me-Not - Myosotis 

Four-Nerve Daisy - Hymenoxys 

Foxglove - Digitalis 

Gentian - Gentiana 

Goatsbeard - Aruncus 

Golden Lace - Patrinia 

Golden Ray - Ligularia 

Goldenrod - Solidago 

Gold Woodland Foxglove - Titanotrichum 

Gooseneck - Lysimachia 

Hardy Gloxinia - Sinningia 

Hollyhock, Russian - Alcea rugosa 

Horsemint - Monarda 

Hummingbird Bush - Anisacanthus 

Hummingbird Flower - Bouvardia 

Hummingbird Mint - Agastache 

Hummingbird Plant - Dicliptera 

Hyssop - Agastache 

Indian Pink - Spigelia 

Ironweed - Vernonia 

Japanese Wood Poppy - Glaucidium 

Joe Pye Weed - Eupatorium 

Leopard Plant - Farfugium 

Liver Leaf - Hepatica 

Loosestrife - Lysimachia 

Meadow Beauty - Rhexia 

Meadow Rue - Thalictrum 

Meadowsweet - Filipendula 

Mexican Bamboo - Polygonum cuspidatum 

Mexican Heather - Cuphea 

2012 Highlight Sampler 

Agave lophantha ‘Splendida’ 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Fabiana’ 

PP 19,395 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Mathilde’ 

PP 20,992 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Oxana’ PP 14,075 

Arisaema consanguineum 

‘Wild Blue Yonder’ 

Aspidistra elatior ‘Spek-tacular’ 

Baptisia ‘Blueberry Sundae’ PPAF 

Baptisia ‘Cherries Jubilee’ PPAF 

Baptisia ‘Dutch Chocolate’ PPAF 

Baptisia ‘Lemon Meringue’ 

Bletilla striata ‘Gotemba Stripes’ 

Bletilla striata ‘Tri-Lips’ 

Brunnera macrophylla ‘King’s 

Ransom’ PPAF 

Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ PPAF 

Canna ‘Tama-Tulipa’ 

Clinopodium coccineum ‘Amber Blush’ 

Cypripedium ‘Lothar Pinkepank’ 

Cypripedium ‘Maria’ 

Cypripedium ‘Sabine Pastel’ 

Cypripedium ‘Victoria’ 

Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’ 

Dennstaedtia hirsuta ‘Sohuksan’ 

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’ PPAF 

Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’ PP 22,133 

Echinacea ‘Tangerine Dream’ PP 21,773 

Epimedium ‘Dancing Stars’ 

Epimedium lishihchenii ‘Golden Earrings’ 

Epimedium ‘Pretty in Pink’ 

Epimedium sp. ‘The Giant’ 

Epimedium ‘Sunny & Share’ 

OTHER COMMON NAME PERENNIALS 

Mexican Petunia - Ruellia 

Milkweed - Asclepias 

Miterwort - Mitella 

Mountain Mint - Pycnanthemum 

Mum - Chrysanthemum 

Oregano - Origanum 

Peony - Paeonia 

Petunia, Hardy - Ruellia 

Pig Squeak - Bergenia 

Plantain Lily - Hosta 

Pokeweed, Pokesalad - Phytolacca 

Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntia 

Primrose - Primula 

Queen of the Meadow - Filipendula 

Red Trailing Cattail - Acalypha pendula 

Red Hot Poker - Kniphofia 

Rock Rose - Cistus 

Sage - Salvia 

Scarlet Calamint - Clinopodium 

Skullcap - Scutellaria 

Shredded Umbrella Plant - Syneilesis 

Shrub Mint - Leucosceptrum 

Siberian Bugloss - Brunnera 

Snapdragon - Antirrhinum 

Spiderwort - Tradescantia 

Spikenard - Aralia 

Spurge - Euphorbia 

Stokes’ Aster - Stokesia 

Sundrop - Oenothera 

Sunflower - Helianthus 

Tansy - Tanacetum 

Texas Firecracker - Anisacanthus 

Tickseed - Coreopsis 

Toad Flower - Trillium 

Toad Lily - Tricyrtis 

Trumpet Spurflower - Rabdosia 

Twinleaf - Jeffersonia 

Wake-robin - Trillium 

Windflower – Anemone; Anemonella 

Winter Begonia - Bergenia 

Yarrow - Achillea 

Epimedium wushanense ‘Sandy Claws’ 

Gladiolus ‘Robeson Red’ 

Helleborus ‘Walberton’s Rosemary’ 

PP 19,439 

Hosta ‘Bridal Falls’ PPAF 

Hosta ‘Ice Follies’ PPAF 

Hosta ‘Pharaoh’s Fawcett’ 

Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ PPAF 

Hosta ‘Wheee!’ 

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Yofloma’ 

Kalimeris incisa ‘Edo Murasaki’ 

Lilium formosanum var. pricei ‘Hehuan’ 

Lycoris ‘Hirao Blue’ 

Microlepia strigosa ‘MacFaddeniae’ 

Musa xishuangbannaensis 

‘Mekong Giant’ PPAF 

Onychium japonicum ‘Yunnan Fancy’ 

Paeonia ‘Belvidere Princess’ 

Phlox divaricata ‘Charleston Pink’ 

Podophyllum peltatum ‘Missouri May’ 

Polygonatum odoratum ‘Double Stuff’ 

PP 19,624 

Polygonatum odoratum ‘Fireworks’ 

Primula ‘Drumcliff’ 

Primula ‘Innisfree’ 

Primula sieboldii ‘Drag Queen’ 

Primula sieboldii ‘Seneca Star’ 

Salvia glabrescens ‘Momobana’ 

Salvia glabrescens ‘Shi Ho’ 

Sinningia ‘Lovely’ 

Tricyrtis affinis ‘Meigetsu’ 

Zantedeschia ‘Captain Camaro’ 

Zephyranthes ‘Star Burst’ 


Guide to Using This Catalog Correctly 

Before you begin, let us again warn 

you about the addictive nature of this 

catalog...the owners or operators of 

Plant Delights Nursery have no 

responsibility for any loss of control, 

resulting in forfeiture of life savings, 

job, or family, which may result from 

viewing this catalog! If you need your 

catalog sent in a plain brown envelope 

to hide it from your therapist or 

spouse, we would be delighted to 

oblige. 

HOW TO USE THE CATALOG BOXES 

As for the boxes by each plant, the far 

left column of boxes is to be checked 

for the plants that you plan to order as 

you make your first trip through the 

catalog. Once you get to the end and 

realize that you have blown your 

budget, then go back to the beginning, 

and use the right hand column of 

boxes to recheck only those items 

that you absolutely, positively can’t 

live without! Simple enough...have a 

great time! 

NEW PLANT LISTINGS Plants which 

are new to our catalog, or which have 

been absent for at least 6 years, are 

indicated throughout the catalog by a 

NEW! There is a condensed listing of a 

few of these in the front of the catalog. 

PLANT GROUP LISTINGS/ 

COMMON NAME INDEX We have 

prepared a list of plant groups by 

common name on pages 8 and 9, with 

the genera of plants that are available 

in each group. The genera can then be 

looked up in alphabetical order in the 

catalog. Keep in mind that many common 

names are regional...good luck. 

PLANT DESCRIPTIONS The description 

for each plant is based on 

growing conditions in Raleigh, North 

Carolina (USDA Zone 7b). We devote 

the utmost care and attention to the 

accuracy of our descriptions. They 

may change as our plants mature, or 

as more information becomes available. 

Below the name of each plant is 

also the mature height of the plant. If 

the blooms extend much higher than 

the foliage, we have included the 

bloom height in the description. In 

different climates and differing growing 

conditions, plants perform...you 

guessed it...differently. In general, 

moist conditions and rich soil produce 

taller plants, while dry weather 

and poor soils produce shorter, 

tighter plants. 

We have indicated the sun/shade 

requirements based on our trials. Sun, 

of course means full sun, while shade 

means deep shade. Part sun means 

that the plant will get sun for about half 

of the day...usually morning sun is the 

best, since the temperature is cooler. 

Part shade means filtered shade, where 

branches have been limbed high, so 

that plenty of light still reaches the 

plants. Where we indicate shade, this 

means dense shade for the entire day. 

We have indicated the botanical 

origin of each plant we offer. Many 

folks are looking for plants from 

particular regions of the world, while 

many others are looking for US 

natives. If a selection or hybrid is 

offered from a region other than 

where the plant was native, we have 

opted to include that information in 

the description. 

Hardiness Map: Once again, we have 

included the 1990 USDA Hardiness 

Zone map at the back of the catalog. 

Do not make a mistake and use the 

inaccurate 2003 draft version which 

used only a warm 11-year stretch of 

time and eliminated 10 temperate 

zones (the a/b system). We have also 

included a basic outline of how to use 

the map and the factors affecting 

plant hardiness. Please use this 

information to help determine your 

target ship date. 

NOMENCLATURE We have provided 

an alphabetical listing by botanical 

name, with the common name in 

parentheses. Every plant has a botanical 

or “given” name consisting of at 

least two words, a first and a last 

name...sort of like people, except 

plants put their last name first, and 

their first name last. Just as you don’t 

like to be called “Shorty” or “Blondie,” 

plants prefer to be called by their 

given names, not some nickname that 

we invent. Plant names are actually 

quite simple. The first name is the 

genus (always capitalized), while the 

second is the specific epithet (lower 

case). If one plant of a species is 

selected for a particular quality that 

makes it different from the norm, it is 

given a cultivar name (always 

capitalized). 

This third name (the cultivar) is 

always written with single quotes (‘ ‘). 

In some cases, the cultivar is not a 

selection of a single species, but a 

hybrid of two or more species. In this 

case, the genus name is followed 

immediately by the ‘Cultivar’. For 

example, with Miscanthus sinensis 

‘Variegatus’, Miscanthus is the genus, 

while sinensis (which means “from 

China”) is the specific epithet. 

‘Variegatus’ is the name of a particular 

cultivar with striped leaves that was 

selected and named. Miscanthus 

sinensis ‘Variegatus’ translated means 

Chinese striped miscanthus. When 

the plants are propagated vegetatively 

from cuttings or divisions, the selections 

are called clones. 

Another exception to the third 

name being the cultivar name is 

when a species of plant has naturally 

occurring distinct forms. These are 

referred to as varieties, subspecies, 

or forms. In this case, the plant will 

have two lower case names after the 

genus. An example is Amsonia 

ciliata var. filifolia. 

Some cultivars are grown from 

seed. The most common example is 

columbine. Although individuals 

within a cultivar are fairly similar, 

there is always a small degree of 

genetic variation. Pronunciation is 

another matter. If you are worried 

about pronouncing the Latin names 

wrong, don’t worry...the person you 

are talking to probably can’t pronounce 

them right either. After all, we 

live in the South, where we don’t 

pronounce nothin’ right, so make 

something up! 

Unfortunately, plant names are 

often less stable than we would like. 

Just like people change their names, 

plants do also. People who cause 

plant names to change are called taxonomists...although 

I have heard them 

called worse. Taxonomists’ (high-dollar 

botanists) sole purpose in life is to 

give headaches to garden writers and 

nurserymen by changing plant 

names...we call it job security. 

It seems as soon as we learn the 

old names, they change. There are 

several reasons behind the seeming 

madness of plant name changing. 

First of all, a taxonomist may discover 

that someone had previously published 

a name for the plant, prior to 

the currently accepted name. 

In the nomenclature code, the first 

published name takes precedent. For 

example, if it were discovered that 

someone had named hostas as 

funkias earlier, the name would have 

to be changed. Interestingly, the 

International Botanical Congress 

adopted a provision that will allow the 

conservation of the more popular 

name (although published later), 

which actually was the case with the 

example above. 


Another part of the problem 

comes from two divisions of taxonomists...the 

lumpers and the splitters. 

The lumpers believe that a species 

range is large, and that many different 

looking individual plants can comprise 

a large species. The splitters, on the 

other hand, believe that each minute 

difference warrants making up a new 

species. Mother Nature, not being one 

to always cater to our wishes, has not 

provided clear dividing lines, which 

makes the taxonomists’ task often 

one of guesswork and opinion. 

The new field of genetic fingerprinting 

promises to make a dramatic 

impact on the field of taxonomy, and 

promises a plethora of name changes 

in the years to come. It is our policy to 

use name changes that were legitimately 

published earlier, but we are 

slow to make those lumper/splitter 

changes, since many of these are 

often invalidated only a few years 

later, as the prevailing thinking 

changes. 

If this kind of thing fascinates you, 

I strongly recommend a copy of the 

2004 International Code of 

Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. This 

easy-to-read and fascinating book is a 

must for anyone who is seriously 

interested in, or involved in any aspect 

of the plant business. To obtain a 

copy, contact the: International 

Society for Horticultural Science 

http://www.ishs.org/sci/icracpco.htm 

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS 

PPAF or PP x,xxx indicates that the 

owner of the plant has applied for or 

received a US Patent. A patent prevents 

propagation of the plant for sale 

without a license for 20 years. 

Trademarks indicate the origin of the 

plant but cannot restrict propagation. 

A single trademark can be used by its 

owner to market hundreds of different 

plants, but cannot legally be used to 

represent a single plant. In an attempt 

to circumvent US Patent Law, some 

greedy nurseries have used trademarks 

to illegally try and protect plant 

varieties. Trademarks can never be 

part of a plant name, and those who 

give new plants non-sensical names 

and then trademark good names 

should be ashamed of their corruption 

of our nomenclatural system. 

(For more details, see the Articles 

section on our website, www.plantdelights.com.)

2012 Spring Plants 

Abutilon 

(Flowering Maple) 

Flowering maples are hibiscus relatives 

that have been used for ages 

as houseplants with little attention 

paid to their winter hardiness. In 

our hardiness trials, we are finding 

several species and cultivars which, 

when planted early in the season in 

well-drained sites, will perennialize. 

As with marginally hardy salvias, 

we recommend that they not be 

pruned to the ground in the fall. 

A. Abutilon ‘Bartley Schwarz’ 

(Bartley Schwarz Flowering Maple) 

Sun to Part Sun n 48” tall 

Zone: 7b–10, guessing n Origin: Hybrid 

In our winter hardiness trials, Abutilon 

‘Bartley Schwarz’ (named after the late 

California plantsman, although incorrectly 

spelled “Schwartz”) has been one 

of our best performers. The slightly 

pendent branching habit of this Abutilon 

megapotamicum hybrid makes a 4’ tall x 

4’ wide clump clothed with small, fuzzy 

green serrated leaves and adorned from 

early summer through fall with 1.5” wide, 

salmon-orange (RHS 24B) bells that 

dangle from the outstretched stems. As 

a houseplant, this clone is everblooming 

(should be the same in an apartment)... 

just watch out for hummingbird 

droppings. 

Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) 

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B. Abutilon ‘Canary Bird’ 

(Canary Bird Flowering Maple) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Hybrid 

This is a marvelous hummingbird 

favorite that has survived 6 degrees F in 

our garden. This hibiscus relative has 

maple-like foliage on a compact 6’ tall x 

3’ wide plant. For us, Abutilon ‘Canary 

Bird’ starts flowering in early summer 

with large, dangling, 3” wide, canary yellow, 

bell-like flowers and continues until 

the first frost. For those in more northerly 

zones, Abutilon ‘Canary Bird’ makes a 

great centerpiece for a container 

planting. Good winter drainage is key for 

maximum cold tolerance in the ground. 



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C. Abutilon ‘Fool’s Gold’ 

(Fool’s Gold Flowering Maple) 

Sun to Part Sun n 48” tall n Zone: 8–10, 

at least n Origin: Hybrid 

This upright abutilon is clothed with 2” 

wide, fuzzy green leaves and adorned 

from early summer until fall with 2.5” 

wide, hanging, orange (RHS 24B) 

lanterns, each highlighted with dark 

orange veins...a hummingbird delight. 

This 4’ tall x 2.5’ wide flowering maple 

has proven to be reliable in our climate 

after three winters and is also a great 

summer container specimen. 



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D. Abutilon x hybridum ‘Voodoo’ 

(Voodoo Flowering Maple) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: Hybrid 

This Jon Dixon hybrid has been an amazing 

performer in our garden trials. Not 

only did it continue flowering into the 

upper 20s, but it kept green stems and 

leaves down to 20 degrees F. Abutilon 

‘Voodoo’ makes an upright clump to 

6’ tall x 3’ wide adorned, starting in late 

summer and continuing into late fall, 

with large 2”, blood red, bell-shaped 

flowers dangling from the top half of the 

plant. This hummingbird favorite is one 

of the best performers of the upright, 

large-flowered, flowering maples we 

have ever grown. 



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E. Abutilon ‘Orange Hot Lava’ 

(Orange Hot Lava Flowering Maple) 



Thanks to Luen Miller of Monterrey Bay 

Nursery for sharing his splendid 2005 

introduction...a hybrid of Abutilon 

megapotamicum. The 3–4’ tall mass of 

stems is adorned with pointed green 

leaves, and from early June until fall with 

hundreds of dangling bell-shaped 

flowers. The flowers are clear orange, 

highlighted by red bloodshot eye-like 

veins. Each flower is held tight by a dark 

burgundy calyx (the thing the flower sits 

in). Abutilon ‘Orange Hot Lava’ has been 

a standout in both our summer flowering 

and winter hardiness trials. Nine out of 

10 hummingbirds agree, Abutilon 

‘Orange Hot Lava’ is a top choice! 



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Acanthus 

(Bear’s Breech) 

These European plants are prized for 

their bold tropical-looking foliage 

that thrives in temperate gardening 

climates. While many of the common 

acanthus do not thrive in hot, 

humid summer climates, we are 

finding more and more that are heattolerant. 

Since acanthus grow from 

root cuttings, plant them where you 

would like them to remain since 

moving the plant always seems to 

leave a few root pieces behind. 

A. Acanthus balcanicus var. 

hungaricus (Hungarian Bear’s Breech) 

Part Sun to Shade n 30” tall n Zone: 6–8, 

possibly colder n Origin: SE Europe 

Although some taxonomists have 

lumped Acanthus hungaricus into 

Acanthus balcanicus, we feel that there 

is a horticultural difference. Picture a 

tropical-looking, dark green, glossy, 

thick-leaf fern forming a 30” wide deerresistant 

perennial and you’ve got an 

acanthus. Acanthus balcanicus v. 

hungaricus is topped in early spring with 

a 3’ tall spike composed of purple, pink 

and white tricolor turtleheads...very 

unique! Plant this where you want it to 

stay. While it is easy to move, small root 

pieces that are left behind keep on giving 

and giving and giving... 



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B. Acanthus mollis ‘Tasmanian 

Angel’ (Tasmanian Angel Bear’s Breech) 

Part Sun n 20” tall n Zone: 6b–8, 

guessing n Origin: SW Europe 

I spent years lusting after this breath - 

taking plant. Finally, not only do we have 

it, but we have enough to share. This 

unusual selection of the European 

Acanthus mollis comes via a gardener in 

Tasmania. The bold-textured, dark green 

leaves with deeply scalloped edges are 

highlighted by an irregular border that 

emerges creamy gold, then changes to 

white as the leaves mature. The older 

leaves eventually lose most of the coloration. 

When the 3’ wide deer-resistant 

clumps mature, they are topped with 5’ 

tall spikes of true pink flowers...simply 

stunning! Acanthus ‘Tasmanian Angel’ 

must have some sun to survive...also a 

rich, moist soil is preferred. 



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C. Acanthus ‘Summer Beauty’ 

(Summer Beauty Bear’s Breech) 

Part Sun to Light Shade n 30” tall 

Zone: 6–8, at least n Origin: Hybrid 

We feel this import by Oregon’s Chet 

Tompkins from a gardener in China is the 

finest acanthus on the market. Acanthus 

‘Summer Beauty’ is a hybrid (probably 

Acanthus mollis x Acanthus spinosus) 

that grows well in our hot summers where 

Acanthus mollis fails miserably. The 4–6’ 

wide clump of giant, glossy, dark green 

foliage is much more cutleaf than 

Acanthus mollis. In summer, the tropicallooking 

clumps are topped with 6’ tall 

spikes of white flowers surrounded by 


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wonderful purple calyces...absolutely 

superb, and soon to be an industry 

standard! 



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D. Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ 

PP 18,401 (Strawberry Seduction Yarrow) 

Sun n 24” tall n Zone: 3–8 

Origin: Hybrid 

We’ve tried many yarrows through the 

years and most have struggled through 

our hot humid summers, with the 

exception of Achillea ‘Strawberry 

Seduction’. This Achillea millefolium 

hybrid (possibly with Achillea clypeolata) 

was selected in 2001 by Holland’s 

Michiel Zwaan, who bred it from the 

Achillea Summer Pastels seed series. 

Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ is a longflowering 

selection that begins flowering 

in June with strong 2’ tall well-branched 

stems, topped with clusters of colorfast 

red flowers, highlighted with small yellow 

centers. I’ve experienced strawberry 

reductions before, but admit that I find 

the imagery of a strawberry seduction 

berry interesting. 



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E. Acorus gramineus ‘Minimus 

Aureus’ (Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag) 


Zone: 5–9 n Origin: China, Japan 

Despite the long, tongue-twisting name, 

the dwarf golden sweet flag is one of the 

most striking and certainly the cutest of 

the acorus. The tufts of tiny, golden, 

grasslike, evergold foliage make a slowly 

spreading patch to 2’ wide in 5 years. If you 

get out the magnifying glass, you’ll notice 

the tiny aroid-like tan spadices (flowers) in 

early summer. Acorus ‘Minimus Aureus’ is 

a bright deer-resistant dwarf groundcover 

in moist areas where it makes either a feature 

specimen or a killer filler between dark 

stepping stones...a real highlight in the 

woodland garden. 



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F. Actaea pachypoda ‘Misty Blue’ 

(Misty Blue Baneberry) 


Zone: 3–7 n Origin: USA 

Actaea ‘Misty Blue’ is a fabulous Mt. Cuba 

selection of the native East Coast woodlander, 

Actaea pachypoda (no, we’re not 

lumping them with cimicifuga, which we 

find ridiculous). Actaea ‘Misty Blue’ has 

glaucous, pewter colored, pinnate foliage 

compared to the typical green. The 18” tall 

clumps are topped in spring with short 

stalks of white flowers, followed by really 

cool white berries attached by bright red 

stems. You’re going to love this amazing 

selection...if you plant it in a site with 

moist, but well-drained soil. 



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G. Adiantum capillus-veneris 

‘Fan Dance’ (Fan Dance Perennial 

Southern Maidenhair Fern) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: USA 

(aka: Adiantum capillus-veneris A3T- 

022) We discovered this wonderfully

cut-leaf form of the southeastern native 

Adiantum capillus-veneris along Wasp 

Creek in Kendall County, Texas. Unlike 

most forms of southern maidenhair fern, 

the pinnae are shaped like narrow 

Japanese hand fans. For us, Adiantum 

‘Fan Dance’ forms a tight 6” tall patch 

that expands to 2’ wide in 5 years. We 

are pleased to finally be able to share this 

special form. Moist soils are best. 



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Agapanthus 

(Lily-of-the-Nile) 

The blue or white flowering South 

African Lily-of-the-Nile are wellknown 

for being great summer 

flowering perennials in warm winter 

climates, but our goal is to find good 

cold-hardy garden performers. We 

have trialed over 93 different agapanthus 

selections and offer the 

best from those trials for both 

perennial gardens and summer 

color bowls. Although agapanthus 

are drought-tolerant, they flower 

much better when the soil is kept 

moist during the summer months. 

H. Agapanthus ‘Bressingham Blue’ 

(Bressingham Blue Perennial 

Lily-of-the-Nile) 

Sun to Part Sun n 30” tall n Zone: 7b–9, 


This 1972 introduction was selected by 

the late plantsman Alan Bloom of the 

UK’s Bressingham Gardens. Agapanthus 

‘Bressingham Blue’ is a seedling selection 

from thousands of plants of the famous 

Headbourne hybrids. The clump of narrow, 

green, winter-deciduous leaves is 

topped, starting in late June (NC), with 

30” stalks ending in 4.5” round flower 

heads of dark blue-violet flowers. This 

has been a vigorous, outstanding cultivar 

in our trials. 



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I. Agapanthus ‘Elaine’ 

(Elaine Lily-of-the-Nile) 



(Patent 7303 expired) From California’s 

Archie Amate comes this 1990 introduction, 

a phenomenally vigorous evergreen 

(in mild climates) Lily-of-the-Nile that 

makes a fast-growing 3’ tall clump of 

green strap-like leaves, topped in midsummer 

with dark blue-violet (RHS 

93A), 8” wide flower heads on 50” tall 

stems...a hummingbird favorite. 



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J. Agapanthus ‘Ellamae’ 

(Ellamae Perennial Lily-of-the-Nile) 



(Patent 7297 expired) Agapanthus 

‘Ellamae’...now there’s a plant with a 

good southern name! From California’s 

Archie Amate comes this 1990 introduction, 

a monstrous and vigorous 

Lily-of-the-Nile that makes a large clump 

of green strap-like leaves, topped in midsummer 

with dark blue-violet umbels of 

flowers on Jack-and-the-Beanstalk-like 

66” tall stems...butterflies not included. 



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K. Agapanthus ‘Stevie’s Wonder’ 

(Stevie’s Wonder Lily-of-the-Nile) 



This introduction from California’s 

Emerissa Gardens is one I picked up on a 

West Coast swing many years ago...as 

much for the name as anything else. 

Over the years, this has been the star in 

our agapanthus trials, both for winter 

hardiness and good flowering. The 2.5’ 

to 3’ tall spikes are topped with 4” 

ball-shaped heads composed of rich 

blue-violet flowers, attractive to 

hummingbirds. I think you will find this a 

superb garden-worthy clone, sure to be 

the sunshine of your life. We’ll get yours 

on the way...signed, sealed, delivered. 



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Agave 

(Century Plant) 

We are fascinated by these architectural 

but anti-social Southwest 

native perennial plants. Some 

agave species thrive despite our 

hot, humid summers and cold, wet 

winters. In the summer months, 

agaves respond amazingly to water 

and fertilizer, but in the winter, 

good drainage and planting on any 

degree of slope is essential to survival. 

In cold zones, we recommend 

establishing agave plants early in 

the growing season (by midsummer 

at the latest) for best results. 

In containers, agaves are not only 

very forgiving if a watering is 

missed, but they provide great 

structural form. We are pleased to 

offer an increasing number of rare, 

variegated century plants that until 

now have been confined to the 

high-dollar collectors’ market. 

L. Agave americana 

‘Mediopicta Alba’ (White-Centered 

Mexican Century Plant) 

Sun n 24” tall n Zone: 8b–10, 

at least n Origin: Mexico 

NEW! 

This beautiful, but slowly 

offsetting selection of the 

Mexican Agave americana makes a 2’ 

tall x 3’ wide clump, with each wide blue 

leaf highlighted with a wide central stripe 

of white. Agave americana ‘Mediopicta 

Alba’ is often used as a specimen container 

plant by gardeners in colder zones. 



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A. Agave bracteosa ‘Monterrey 

Frost’ (Monterrey Frost Century Plant) 


Zone: 8b–10, at least n Origin: Mexico 

It was lust at first sight when I saw this 

plant in California’s Quail Botanical 

Garden. This rare form of the northern 

Mexican Agave bracteosa has been 

passed along in California collectors’ 

circles for more than a decade, but is 

rarely available to the general public. The 

frozen squid-like architectural rosette of 

sandpapery green foliage is edged with a 

perfect creamy-white margin, eventually 

producing a 1’ tall x 18” wide specimen 

that will offset sporadically after it 

matures. Agave bracteosa actually 

enjoys part shade, which also keeps the 

white edge from scorching. The white 

edge reduces the winter-hardiness, so 

where this isn’t winter hardy, it makes a 

stunning unarmed container specimen. 



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B. Agave lophantha x A. 

salmiana var. ferox ‘Logan Calhoun’ 

(Hybrid Century Plant) 



In 2009, we hand-crossed flowering 

plants of Agave lophantha with pollen 

from Agave salmiana v. ferox ‘Logan 

Calhoun’. The resulting plants are intermediate 

between both parents. Most 

show the wonderfully upturned leaf tips of 

Agave salmiana, combined with the extra 

teeth, while some also display light central 

striping from Agave lophantha. Each 

seedling is different and will vary in size, 

but average 3’ tall x 4–5’ wide. We hope 

that by getting these out to good homes, 

we’ll hear back in several years with what 

the offspring look like...just think of this as 

a horticultural adoption. This is a limited 

offering...when they’re gone, they’re gone. 



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C. Agave lophantha ‘Splendida’ 

(Splendida Hardy Century Plant) 

Sun n 11” tall n Zone: 7–10, at least 

Origin: Mexico 

NEW! 

This splendid form of the vigorous 

Agave lophantha came to 

us from plantsman Ted Stephens of 

Nurseries Caroliniana and forms the 

smallest rosettes of any of the wide-leaf 

forms of Agave lophantha we grow. Each 

11” tall x 18” wide rosette is composed of 

fat 7” long x 2” wide leaves. The dark 

green, heavily armed leaves are highlighted 

by a wide central yellow stripe that 

is even wider on the leaf back. Agave 

lophantha is a suckering species but the 

offsets on Agave ‘Splendida’ are held close 

to the parent rosette. When your Agave 

‘Splendida’ is old enough, it will be topped 

with a 12’ tall, 1” diameter flower spike 

holding manfreda-like spidery 

flowers...hummingbirds not included. 



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(Ocahui Hardy Perennial Century Plant) 

Sun n 18” tall n Zone: 7b–10 


We are very excited about this beautiful 

agave from the northeastern Sonoran 

desert in Mexico (1,500–4,500’ elevation), 

where it can be found growing on 

volcanic limestone. The dense, dark 

green leaves are edged in brown and end 

with a terminal dark brown spine. Agave 

ocahui forms a solitary symmetrical 8” 

tall x 3’ wide rosette. When the clumps 

mature, they are topped with a 9’ tall 

narrow spike of bright yellow flowers. 

Agave ocahui var. ocahui has performed 

extremely well in our winters, although 

protection from winter moisture is still 

important. 



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E. Agave ovatifolia 

(Whale’s Tongue Hardy Century Plant) 



This fabulous agave was first brought 

into the US by the late Lynn Lowery, who 

found it growing between 3,000’ and 

7,000’ elevation in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 

It was planted around Dallas and survived 

for decades unscathed by cold. 

Agave expert Greg Starr, curious to know 

its identity, retraced Lynn’s route and 

found the original population in Mexico, 

where it was determined to be a new 

species and subsequently named in 

2002. In form, it looks like an Agave 

parryi on steroids, forming a 36” tall x 

5’ wide (in 5 years), symmetrical clump 

of wide grey leaves. It has proven to be 

one of the best agaves for cold, wet 

climates, far outperforming almost all 

other species. 



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F. Agave parryi ssp. truncata 

(Hardy Century Plant) 



Agave parryi ssp. truncata, considered 

one of the most beautiful of all the 

agaves, has a very limited distribution. 

Found only in Durango, Mexico, it can 

best be described as short, fat, blue, and 

producing lots of offspring. Come to 

think of it, that also describes most of the 

guys at the local saloon on Saturday 

night. Each 18” tall x 18” wide robust 

clump is topped at maturity with a phallic 

flower bud that enlarges into a 3” 

diameter, 20’ tall flower spike which 

could easily be used for a flagpole...we 

like horticultural multi-tasking. 

Remember to keep it well-drained and 

dry in the winter months. 



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G. Agave schidigera 

‘Shira ito no Ohi’ (Queen of White 

Thread Century Plant) 



(aka: Agave filifera ‘Compacta 

Marginata’) This amazingly slow-growing 

century plant has been circulating in the 

collectors’ market for several years, but we 

are finally able to offer it in our catalog. 

The 1’ tall x 18” wide rosette is composed 

of dark green leaves, each highlighted by a 

dramatic creamy-white border and curly 

white hairs. This solitary (non-offsetting) 

plant makes a lovely specimen for Zone 8 

and south, and a dramatic container 

specimen in parts north. If anyone knows 

where this clone originated (probably 

Japan), we’d love to know. 



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H. Agave striata 

‘Live Wires’ (Live Wires Perennial 

Porcupine Century Plant) 



This clonally-propagated selection of the 

porcupine century plant from the Sierra 

Madre mountain range in northern 

Mexico, was made by Yucca Do Nursery 

because of its blue-grey leaves in a 

species whose foliage can range from 

light green to grey. Agave striata matures 

as an 18” tall x 3’ wide porcupine-like ball 

of narrow but very stiff, pointed bluegrey 

leaves...pet at your own peril! When 

Agave striata becomes mature enough 

to flower, the clump will be topped with 

an 8’ tall spike of tiny yellow flowers 

along with tiny green hummingbirds... 

quite the sight. Agave striata is a species 

that has fared very well in our cold winter 

climate, although good drainage and protection 

from winter moisture is always 

important. 



62383 Yucca Do Nursery, TX/W. Roitsch 

I. Agave toumeyana ssp. bella coll. 

#A3AZ-014 (Hardy Century Plant) 


Origin: USA 

NEW! 

This seed collection of the 

dwarf Agave toumeyana ssp. 

bella hails from Gila County (north of 

Phoenix), Arizona at 4,100’ elevation, 

where it covers the faces of large rocky 

cliffs, growing alongside Agave chrysantha. 

The cute, small, offsetting 6” tall x 

10” wide rosettes are composed of narrow 

dark green leaves, highlighted with 

random straight white lines that look like 

someone’s been snorting coke from the 

foliage. This form of Agave toumeyana 

ssp. bella has performed very well in our 

cold damp winters provided it is planted 

on a slope and has good drainage. The 

clumps are eventually topped with short 

4’ tall spikes of small flowers...a hummingbird 

favorite. 



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J. Agave victoriae-reginae 

‘Kazo Bana’ (Golden Princess 

Hardy Century Plant) 

Sun n 10” tall n Zone: 8–10, guessing 


Agave ‘Kazo Bana’ is one of the best of 

the gold-edged forms of Agave victoriaereginae. 

Kazo Bana, which means “flower 

of Kazo”, was named by Japanese 

variegated plant guru, Yoshimichi Hirose. 

Our 3-year-old plants are now 3” tall x 

5” wide, but we expect them to mature 

at 10” tall x 18” wide with age...great age. 

The tight, slowly offsetting clumps are 

composed of thick, dark green leaves 

highlighted by a butterscotch-gold 

border and topped with attractive white 

markings. Although most Agave 

victoriae-reginae are hardy to Zone 7b, 

I’d recommend growing this to a larger 

size before trying it outdoors north of 

warm Zone 8. 



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K. Agave xylonacantha ‘Frostbite’ 

(Frostbite Century Plant) 



This non-offsetting gem is one of the 

rarest and most beautiful agaves in our 

collection. Finally, we have enough to 

share. This 30” wide selection of Agave 

xylonacantha (xylonacantha means 

wood teeth/spines) is composed of 18” 

long x 1” wide leaves which form a symmetrical 

clump. Each leaf has a medium 

green central stripe, bordered by a wide 

creamy yellow edge that ages to white. 

The unusual snaggle-tooth spine pattern 

on the leaf edge is truly fascinating. If you 

live in a state with gun bans, keep a leaf 

from this baby by the bed for protection. 

We’re on the northern borderline for 

growing this species outdoors, so from 

Raleigh north, enjoy yours in a container. 



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L. Ajuga reptans ‘Binparcol’ 

PP 20,293 (Party Colors Ajuga) 


at least n Origin: Europe 

NEW! 

Ajuga ‘Binparcol’...a really silly 

name for a great groundcover, 

comes from the UK’s Mike Tristram, who 

named this tissue-culture mutation of 

Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’. The leaves of 

Ajuga ‘Binparcol’, which appears to be a 

tetraploid, are slightly larger and thicker 

than Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ with a wider 

creamy white border and a more compact 

growth habit than its parent. Expect 

a 4” tall x 2.5’ wide clump in 5 years, 

topped each spring with short spikes of 

small lavender flowers...attractive to 

hummingbirds. Moist, but well-drained 

soils are ideal. 




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A. Alcea rugosa 

(Russian Hollyhock) 

Sun n 72” tall n Zone: 3–8a 

Origin: Russia 

This superb but rarely encountered 

hollyhock from Russia has been one of 

the best performers in our display garden. 

From an evergreen basal rosette of 

corrugated grey-green leaves, tall sturdy 

6–7’ spikes arise, beginning in spring. The 

spikes are clothed along the bottom half 

with typical hollyhock foliage, while the 

top half is adorned all summer with 

large 4” single buttery-yellow flowers, 

attractive to hummingbirds. For us, Alcea 

rugosa has proven to be a reliable and 

disease-resistant perennial compared to 

other hollyhock species. 



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B. Allium ‘Millennium’ 

(Millennium Onion) 



This stunning Allium nutans hybrid 

comes from the Onion Man, Mark 

McDonough. Allium ‘Millennium’ represents 

several generations of breeding 

(onions) and is head and shoulders 

above any other alliums we grow. The 

compact 1’ tall x 1’ wide clump of narrow, 

glossy green, deer-resistant leaves is 

topped for over a month in late summer 

with 2” rosy-purple flower heads. We 

grow Allium ‘Millennium’ in several 

locations and have never seen any sign 

of a stray seedling...garliccimo! 



61233 

Alocasia 

(Upright Elephant Ear) 

Upright elephant ears provide a 

wonderful tropical texture in the 

sun perennial garden and a few 

have even proved to be winter 

hardy in our Zone 7b garden. 

Alocasias push themselves higher 

out of the ground each year, so it is 

critical to replant tubers deeper 

every few years in cold climates. 

Even with their winter hardiness, 

the central bulbs may die out during 

a cold winter and the plants will 

re-sprout from small side bulbs. 

This can often be prevented by a 1’ 

or higher pile of leaf mulch over the 

main crown in winter. Alocasias 

differ technically from colocasias in 

ovary characteristics, but in most 

cases, have shiny leaves while most 

colocasias have matte finished 

leaves. Another difference is 

alocasia leaves can be divided or 

undivided whereas colocasia leaves 

are always undivided. Moist, rich 

soils produce the best plants. 

C. Alocasia macrorrhizos 

(Giant Upright Elephant Ear) 

Sun to Light Shade n 72” tall 

Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: India 

(syn: Alocasia macrorrhiza) This very 

cool elephant ear is quite different from 


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the typical Colocasia esculenta. The thick 

sculpted, glossy green leaves are held 

upright on dramatically rigid stems. A 

clump of giant upright elephant ears is 

guaranteed to stop visitors in their 

tracks...especially if they walk into it! 

Alocasia macrorrhizos has been quite 

hardy in the Raleigh area, surviving 0 

degrees F, but prefers it a bit warmer. 



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D. Alocasia ‘Portodora’ 

(Hybrid Upright Elephant Ear) 



(syn: Alocasia x portora ‘Portodora’) This 

superb alocasia hybrid was selected by 

Ron Weeks from seedlings of a cross 

made by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia 

Research. This hybrid of Alocasia odora x 

Alocasia portei makes a stunning upright 

clump that is essentially an improved 

Alocasia macrorrhizos. Each giant, green, 

heavily-scalloped leaf is held sturdily 

upright atop a thick muscular purple 

stalk. This is truly an architectural 

specimen plant for any garden. As with 

all elephant ears, a moist, rich organic 

soil is best. A good thick winter mulch 

helps prevent rot in cold, wet soils. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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E. Alocasia wentii 

(Went’s Hardy Elephant Ear) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: New Guinea 

Although this hardy and easy-to-grow 

elephant ear was first described in 1916, 

the true species is just now becoming 

known in horticultural circles. From the 

remote mountains of New Guinea, 

Alocasia wentii is one of the very few 

alocasias we have found to be winterhardy 

in our Zone 7b climate. The glossy 

bronze-green leaves reach 1’ in length as 

they adorn this tightly clumping elephant 

ear. As the breeze blows, you will enjoy 

the contrasting metallic-purple leaf backs. 

Plant the corms at least 6” deep in soils 

that remain dry in the winter months. 



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F. Aloysia virgata 

(Sweet Almond Tree Verbena) 


Origin: Argentina, Brazil 

We have grown Aloysia virgata since 

2001 and it has become one of our 

favorite summer flowering plants. In our 

climate it dies to the ground in winter and 

behaves as an 8’ tall perennial, where in 

more southerly climates it makes a large 

open shrub to 15’. The upright woody 

stems are clothed with dark green sandpapery 

leaves. Starting in July and 

continuing until a hard frost, the branches 

end in terminal spikes of extremely fragrant 

white flowers that serve as an 

attractant for butterflies, other cool 

insects, and garden visitors. The intoxicating 

fragrance of vanilla almond is 

strongest in late afternoon and evening. 



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G. Alpinia pumila 

(Silver Lance Dwarf Ginger) 

Light Shade to Shade n 6” tall 

Zone: 8–10, at least n Origin: China 

Thanks to ginger guru Tom Wood for 

telling us about Alpinia pumila, which has 

become one of our new favorite hardy 

gingers. Alpinia pumila hails from the 

Chinese provinces of Guangdong, 

Guangxi, Hunan, and Yunnan where it 

can be found in mountain valleys at 

1,600–3,600’. Alpinia pumila makes a 

diminutive, slowly stoloniferous groundcover 

with 6” long x 3” wide leaves of 

green, highlighted by broad silver streaks. 

The cardamon-scented leaves are held at 

a low, nearly horizontal angle to the 

ground. As if you need more, watch for 

the 1” tall basal flower spikes of bright red 

in April–May...simply charming for deep 

shady areas...both the alpinia and Tom. 



62446 

Alstroemeria 

(Peruvian Lily) 

While most alstroemerias either 

hate heat, hate cold, or take over 

the garden, our trials have found 

several selections that make great 

summer-flowering, sun perennials. 

Many are hybrids from Mark 

Brigden’s wonderful breeding program 

when he was at the University 

of Connecticut (now at Cornell). In 

addition, alstroemeria make superb 

long-lasting cut flowers. 

H. Alstroemeria ‘Casablanca’ 

(Casablanca Princess Lily) 



Alstroemeria ‘Casablanca’ is one of the 

most amazing alstroemerias we have 

grown in the garden. Although it was 

hybridized for the cut flower trade, it has 

proven to be amazingly winter-hardy, 

enduring -8 degrees F in Michigan with 

no problem. The 3’ wide clump produces 

40” tall stalks topped, starting in early 

June, with clusters of large white flowers, 

flushed with pink on the back and flecked 

with maroon markings on the flower 

face...a hummingbird party plant. 

Alstroemeria ‘Casablanca’ flowers 

continuously for us all summer...simply 

outstanding. Bogart not included. 



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I. Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ 

PP 9,393 (Freedom Princess Lily) 



We are pleased to present this wonderful 

introduction from the breeding program 

of Mark Bridgen of Cornell University. 

Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ boasts similar 

heat- and cold-tolerance to that of 

Alstroemeria ‘Sweet Laura’. The winter 

rosettes of green foliage give rise from 

June through September to 30” tall 

spikes of peachy red flowers (RHS 53D), 

highlighted at the tip of the uppermost 

two petals with a bold white pattern 

speckled with carmine...a hummingbird 

delight. Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ has 

proven to be much more of a clumper in 

contrast to the more common runner, 

Alstroemeria psittacina. 



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J. Alstroemeria ‘Mauve Majesty’ 

PP 18,183 (Mauve Majesty Princess Lily) 


Zone: 6–8a, at least n Origin: Hybrid 

This 2007 introduction from Cornell’s 

Mark Bridgen makes a compact clumper, 

topped from mid-June through 

September with abundant clusters of 30” 

tall, sturdy, upright spikes that end in 

rosy-pink flowers, two petals of which 

are highlighted with a yellow base. 

Because Alstroemeria ‘Mauve Majesty’ 

makes a tight clump, it is perfect for a 

small space in a small garden. It has been 

a great performer in our trials, and a 

hummingbird hangout. 



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K. Alstroemeria ‘Princess Fabiana’ 

PP 19,395 (Princess Fabiana Dwarf 

Princess Lily) 



NEW! 

(aka: Alstroemeria ‘Zaprifabi’) 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Fabiana’ 

from Holland’s Van Zanten Plants is one 

of the standouts in our heat-tolerant 

alstroemeria trials. Alstroemeria 

‘Princess Fabiana’ is a lovely white-bordered 

sport of Alstroemeria ‘Princess 

Paola’ (aka Stapripal). The 10” tall dwarf 

clumps, which were actually bred for the 

container market, are topped starting in 

early summer with creamy white flowers 

with burgundy markings. When summer 

temperatures rise, flowering slows until 

the weather cools. As is so often the 

case, the plants were given nonsensical 

names, so we use their illegal trade 

names as the cultivar names. 



62447 

L. Alstroemeria 

‘Princess Mathilde’ PP 20,992 

(Princess Mathilde Dwarf Princess Lily) 



NEW! 

(aka: Alstroemeria ‘Zaprimat’) 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess 

Mathilde’ is another of the rock garden 

alstroemeria hybrids that stood out in 

our trials. Alstroemeria ‘Princess 

Mathilde’, discovered as a sport of 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Zavina’, forms a 

10” tall x 18” wide patch topped in summer 

with large peachy-orange flowers 

flecked with burgundy...quite showy. 

While the princess series Alstroemeria 

selections we offer are good in hot climates, 

they are that much better in areas 

with cool summers. If they aren’t hardy 

in your zone, alstroemerias make fantastic 

summer potted plants for the patio. 



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NEW! 

(aka: Alstroemeria ‘Staprioxa’) 

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Oxana’ 

is another of the rock garden alstroemeria 

hybrids that has stood out in our trials 

for both heat and cold tolerance. This 

2002 introduction from Holland’s Van 

Zanten Plants forms a compact clump 

10” tall x 18” wide, topped starting in 

mid-summer with large rosy-red flowers, 

highlighted by a central yellow band and 

brown bands in the background. For us, 

flowering slows during the hottest part of 

the summer, but resumes when the 

weather cools...great in the rock garden 

or in colorful summer containers. 



62449 

B. Alstroemeria ‘Tangerine Tango’ 

(Tangerine Tango Princess Lily) 



Although it sounds more like a cheap 

breakfast drink from the 1960s, 

Alstroemeria ‘Tangerine Tango’ is actually 

the latest from the breeding work of 

Cornell’s Mark Bridgen, making it the 

orange-flowered counterpart to 

Alstroemeria ‘Sweet Laura’. This vigorous 

grower makes a 3’ wide patch, topped 

with 30” tall spikes that end in clusters of 

narrow-petaled bright orange flowers, 

highlighted by a yellow blotch and cinnamon 

flecks. For us, flowering begins in 

mid-June and continues all summer...a 

constant treat for hummingbirds. 



62085 

C. Alstroemeria ‘The Third 

Harmonic’ (The Third Harmonic 




This amazing hybrid from California 

breeder George Hare is little-known outside 

of the West Coast. After several 

years in our trials, it has ranked as one of 

our top performers. This sterile cross of 

Alstroemeria ‘Peach Harmony’ and 

Alstroemeria aurantiaca is a vigorous 

grower topped virtually all summer with 

4’ tall flower stalks with clusters of large, 

medium orange flowers, each with a purple-flecked 

lip...a hummingbird favorite. 

The back of the petals also have a lovely 

contrasting burnt-maroon flush. Whether 

you enjoy it in the garden or indoors as a 

cut flower, this is a real winner! 



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D. xAmarcrinum ‘Born Free’ 

(Born Free Amarcrinum) 



This stunning xAmarcrinum (hybrid 

of Amaryllis belladonna x Crinum) 

originated as an open pollinated (result 

of wild, unprotected sex) seedling in a 

Fresno, California, garden. It was 


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subsequently spotted and named after 

its conception method by bulb collector 

Herb Kelly around 1980. The 20” tall 

spikes of flowers, which open pale pink 

and quickly change to pure white, start 

for us in late summer and continue until 

fall. This is a rarely-offered gem, available 

only in limited quantities. 



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E. xAmarcrinum ‘Fred Howard’ 

(Fred Howard Amarcrinum) 



xAmarcrinum is one of those rare manmade 

wonders rivaling the Great 

Pyramids! This bigeneric hybrid of 

Amaryllis belladonna x Crinum moorei 

produced one of the most fabulous bulbous 

perennials for the South. The short, 

glossy, strap-like leaves to 18” give rise in 

the hottest part of summer to 2’ stalks, 

each topped with 6–8 large, lovely pink, 

exquisitely fragrant flowers. As soon as 

one stalk finishes flowering, another 

emerges, and this flowering pattern continues 

until frost. In colder climates, 

xAmarcrinum makes a superb potted 

specimen! 



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F. Amorphophallus henryi 

(Henry’s Voodoo Lily) 


Zone: 7b–9a n Origin: Taiwan 

From Taiwan comes this amazingly hardy 

dwarf voodoo lily. In flower, expect a 

spathe that resembles one of those ‘60s 

vinyl lawn chairs with ruffled edges, 

while emerging from the center is a 

spadix that...well, even Bob Dole could be 

proud of. The spadix emerges looking like 

a giant purple carrot that later develops a 

bad case of acne before it goes limp. 

After flowering, and if it had really good 

sex, you’ll soon enjoy seeing the 1’ tall 

spike of dark blue berries. Once the tuber 

has rested from the flowering episode, 

expect a 2’ tall, speckled green petiole 

with white blotches to arise, topped by a 

giant divided leaf. This is one of the most 

prolific offsetting species we grow, so 

there’ll be plenty to share with your 

equally demented neighbors. 



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G. Amorphophallus konjac 

(Voodoo Lily) 

Part Sun to Shade n 60” tall 

Zone: 6–10 n Origin: Japan 

(formerly Amorphophallus rivieri v. konjac, 

Hydrosme rivieri) This unusual 

tuberous plant has one giant divided leaf 

on top of a 5–6’ tall, green and purple 

mottled, fleshy stalk (petiole). When old 

enough, the tuber produces a fascinating 

6’ flower (early May, before the leaf 

emerges), resembling a giant vase made 

from the purple vinyl used for cheap ‘70s 

car seats. The vase (spathe) is home to a 

3’ purple spadix that sits atop a 2’ speckled 

petiole...gather your neighbors for the 

flowering ritual. After flowering, the plant 

may rest for a couple of months before

the leaf emerges in late June. The mother 

tuber will form offsets, eventually making 

a giant clump...STRANGE! We ship quarter-sized 

or larger tubers that are 3–4 

years from flowering size. 



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H. Amsonia hubrichtii 

(Narrow Leaf Blue Star) 


Origin: USA 

Discovered in 1942 in Arkansas by Leslie 

Hubricht (and named in his honor), this 

blue star sports the narrowest, laciest, 

most threadlike foliage of any upright 

amsonia species. Introduced into cultivation 

by Woodlanders Nursery, this fine 

southern native is truly the best of the 

blue stars. The sky blue flowers emerge 

atop the deer-resistant foliage when it 

breaks the ground in April and continue 

into May. In the fall, the deciduous golden 

foliage is stunning! Amsonia hubrichtii 

makes a clump to 3’ tall x 3’ wide. 



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I. Anemone hupehensis ‘Crispa’ 

(Parsley-leaf Japanese Windflower) 



This unusual form of the fall-blooming 

Japanese anemone has attractive crinkled 

green leaves that look more like crispy 

parsley. In early fall the basal foliage of 

Anemone ‘Crispa’ serves as a foil for the 

2’ tall stalks of single rich-pink flowers. 

We have not found this to spread in the 

garden like many of the aggressive 

Anemone hupehensis cultivars. 



60233 

J. Anemonella thalictroides 

‘Shoaf’s Double Pink’ 

(Shoaf’s Double Pink Rue Anemone) 



NEW! 

Without a doubt, this selection 

of the easy-to-grow 

Anemonella thalictroides is among the 

most incredibly beautiful US native 

plants we grow. The dainty thalictrumlike 

foliage makes a small 6” tall x 6” 

wide deer-resistant clump. Starting in 

early April (NC) and continuing for at 

least two months, the clumps are topped 

with 1” wide stunning pink pompoms, 

then are dormant by midsummer. This is 

a slow-to-propagate selection highly 

prized by keen gardeners around the 

world. 

Pot Size: 7.87 fl. oz (232.7 ml) 


61138 

K. Angelica keiskei (Ashitaba) 


possibly colder n Origin: Japan 

Native to the sea coasts of Honshu, 

Japan, this umbellifer (carrot family) has 

proven to be a great bold-textured 

garden specimen, forming an 18” tall x 

3’ wide basal rosette of glossy dark evergreen 

leaves. After a year of growing, the 

rosette is topped with a thick 5’ tall spike 

of upright-facing large white umbels. 

Angelica keiskei is used medicinally as a 

diuretic and health food, as well as to 

prevent heart attacks and cancer...a 

regular renaissance plant. 



60343 

L. Anisacanthus wrightii 

(Wright’s Texas Firecracker) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: USA, Mexico 

(syn: Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. 

wrightii) Our evil cat Zirconia thought we 

had baited the garden for hummingbirds 

after we planted a clump of Texas firecracker. 

This dazzling deer-resistant 

native to Texas and adjacent Mexico is 

composed of small pointed green leaves 

held along the tan stems of the clump. 

Starting in late spring and continuing 

until frost, the 3’ tall x 2’ wide plants are 

covered in masses of long-tubed, bright 

orange star-shaped flowers. In warmer 

climates where there is no winter 

dieback, Texas firecracker can reach 

heights of 6’. 



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M. Antirrhinum hispanicum 

(Spanish Snapdragon) 


Origin: Spain 

This amazing deer-resistant snapdragon 

from Spain was shared with us by the 

J. C. Raulston Arboretum. Antirrhinum 

hispanicum makes a 1’ tall x 2’ wide 

clump of fuzzy grey-green leaves, topped 

all summer with spikes of pink and 

yellow bicolor flowers. Antirrhinum 

hispanicum thrives in our hot, humid 

summers where most snapdragons fear 

to tread. Antirrhinum hispanicum prefers 

a baking hot, well-drained sunny site. 



62588 

N. Arachniodes simplicior 

‘Variegata’ (Indian Holly Fern) 

Light Shade n 18” tall n Zone: 7–9, 

possibly colder n Origin: India 

This fabulous 18” tall x 18” wide 

evergreen fern features a wide streak of 

yellow down the center of each plastictextured 

leaf. It is reliably hardy in Zone 

7, although the new growth emerges very 

late (reports indicate success in parts of 

Zone 6). This is the one plant that 

visitors to your woodland garden will 

absolutely drool on, so invite a crowd of 

folks over if you’re having a drought. 



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A. Arachniodes standishii 

(Upside-down Fern) 

Light Shade n 18” tall n Zone: 4–8 

Origin: Japan, Korea 

Finally! After walking through acres of 

Arachniodes standishii on Korea’s 

Uulong Island, I understand why it is 

probably the most sought-after fern by 

gardeners worldwide. The lacy, cutleaf 

18” fronds rise from a thick, slowly creeping 

rhizome. Our 18-year-old clumps are 

only 3–4’ wide. Unfortunately, it is one of 

the least-available ferns in commerce 

due to reproductive issues. After 16 years 

of intensive sex therapy, our plant finally 

set a few viable spores. We’re not sure 

how long it will stay in the mood, so get 

‘em while they last. 



60925 

B. Araiostegia pseudocystopteris 

(Indian Rabbit’s Foot Fern) 



If you have been looking for something 

truly unique in the fern world, here is 

your plant. From it’s appearance to it’s 

name, Araiostegia pseudocystopteris is 

truly unique. This genus of rabbit’s foot 

fern hails from the mountains of northern 

India where it grows on trees and 

rocks. The daintily cut, lacy, medium 

green foliage is attached to a fuzzy rabbit’s-foot-type 

rhizome that lays on the 

soil surface. Our 15-year-old specimen 

has formed a 2’ wide deciduous clump, 

although planting it on a slope will result 

in faster growth. Thanks to Roger 

Grounds of the UK who originally shared 

this gem with us. 



62451 

C. Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ 

(Sun King Spikenard) 


Zone: 4–8, at least n Origin: Japan 

We found a gold Aralia cordata seedling 

in 1998, but after four years, a late spring 

frost killed it before we could propagate 

it so we were thrilled to see this similar 

plant arrive recently from Japan. Aralia 

‘Sun King’ forms a dazzling 6’ tall x 

3’ wide clump that emerges in mid-spring 

with bright gold compound leaves. With a 

few hours of sun, the foliage remains 

bright gold through the summer, at which 

time the clumps are topped with 2’ tall 

spikes of tiny white flowers followed by 

black fruit. Brought to the US and named 

by Barry Yinger, who found it in a 

Japanese department store nursery, this 

is truly one of the most amazing new 

perennial introductions in the last decade! 



62088 

Arisaema 

(Cobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 

We are very excited to offer a large 

selection (more online) of these 

fascinating, deer-resistant woodland 

perennial wonders. Our 

arisaema offerings are all 

blooming-sized tubers/rhizomes... 

not tiny seedlings. Unlike the native 

Arisaema triphyllum, which prefers 

moist soils, most of the springflowering 

Asian species require 

excellent soil drainage. 

D. Arisaema candidissimum 

(Pink-flowered White Stripe Cobra Lily) 



Superb! We are happy to offer one of the 

easiest-to-grow and most exciting of the 

cobra lilies. Emerging in very late spring 

(May or June) are 15” tall stalks of pink 

pitchers dramatically striped with 

translucent, white vertical veins 

(candidissimum means “dazzling white”). 

Beside the flower emerge two giant 

three-lobed leaves, which can reach 2’ in 

width. Arisaema candidissimum offsets 

freely in a well-drained site. In the wild, it 

is found growing on sunny, rocky banks. 



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E. Arisaema consanguineum 

‘Wild Blue Yonder’ (Wild Blue Yonder 

Himalayan Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 

Part Sun n 30” tall n Zone: 5–8, 

at least n Origin: China 

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We are truly thrilled to be able 

to introduce the latest hybrid 

from Ellen Hornig of Seneca Hill Nursery, 

that she describes as her best arisaema 

introduction ever. Ellen describes it as “a 

real drama queen” ...”sort of Arisaema 

‘Perfect Wave’ on steroids”... “bigger, 

more vigorous, better substance, and a 

strong rippled/crisped edge”. The 30” 

tall thick stalk is topped with a glaucous 

green radial leaf with heavily rippled 

edges, and adorned with a wide central 

stripe. Arisaema consanguineum does 

not grow vigorously in deep shade, so a 

very open canopy or a few hours of 

morning sun is preferable. I’m not sure 

what else to add, other than to christen 

this the Lady Gaga of Jack-in-the-pulpits. 



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F. Arisaema fargesii 

(Farges’s Cobra Lily) 


Zone: 5–8 n Origin: China 

This Chinese cobra lily, discovered by 

French plant explorer Pere Farges in the 

early 1900s, has turned out to be one of 

the easiest to grow and most spectacular 

arisaema species in our collection. In late 

spring, the giant glossy green trifoliate 

leaves (similar to Arisaema candidissimum) 

emerge from the nicely offsetting 

tubers. Alongside the leaves emerge the 

flower stalks, each topped with a large 

wine-red pitcher with dramatic white 

striping. The tip of the pitcher ends in a 

narrow, congested, alien-like mass of red 

thread. From inside the flower emerges 

the spadix, resembling a tiny red lizard 

peeking out of the pitcher...absolutely 

stunning! 



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G. Arisaema heterophyllum 

(Dancing Crane Cobra Lily) 

Light Shade n 36” tall 

Zone: 5–9a n Origin: China 

This is one of my favorite cobra lilies. 

This easy-to-grow species emerges on a 

thick petiole (stalk) that reaches 3’ in late 

spring. Atop the giant petiole is an 

unusual green and purple tinged pitcher 

(spathe) with a 12” long tongue (spadix) 

that curves out of the flower and stands 

erect and ready for some action! The 

horseshoe-shaped leaf, held on the stalk 

just below the flower, boasts over a 

dozen leaflets...spectacular! 



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H. Arisaema muratae 

(Chinese Yellow Cobra Lily) 


Zone: 6–8, possibly colder n Origin: China 

This rare and previously unknown species 

from woodland streamsides in western 

Yunnan at 6,000’ elevation was published 

as a new species in 2007, named 

after Japanese arisaema taxonomist, Jin 

Murata. The thick green stems emerge in 

early May from enormous fist-shaped 

tubers. Like spokes on a wheel, each of 

the 7–13 deeply veined leaflets is held 

atop a 30” tall stalk. The flower emerges 

as the plant unfurls...a yellow pitcher with 

purple stripes at the base topped with an 

extended, bright yellow, threadlike tip. 

Inside the pitcher, you find the purple 

“preacher” tucked in neatly out of the 

weather. This is an easy-to-grow, slowlyoffsetting 

species...made available thanks 

to the magic of tissue culture. 



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I. Arisaema ringens 

(Japanese Cobra Lily) 


Zone: 5–9a n Origin: China, Japan, Korea 

It’s hard to imagine anything more 

spectacular than this easy-to-grow 

tropical-looking cobra lily. Sitting between 

the two giant, glossy green, trifoliate 

leaves on a short petiole (stalk) in early 

spring is the spectacular cobra-like flower. 

The thick purple and white striped spathe 

resembles a perfectly formed cobra head 

as the tip of the flower curls downward, 

revealing the glossy purple interior and 

two “cobra eyes.” Looking at the flower 

from the front is enough to give you 

mongoose bumps. 



25903 

J. Arisaema serratum var. 

mayebarae (Japanese Cobra Lily) 


Zone: 5b–8 n Origin: Japan 

This amazing variety of the Japanese 

Arisaema serratum comes from the 

region south of Kyushu. Unlike other varieties 

of Arisaema serratum, var. 

mayebarae flowers much earlier and has 

a longer spathe blade. The very dark purple-black 

spathe, which opens before the 

foliage unfurls, is quite stunning...the 

same color your little sister’s face used to 

turn when you held the plastic bag over 

her head too long. These easy-to-grow, 

3’ tall arisaema makes a stately stunning 

statement in the garden. 



62589 

K. Arisaema sikokianum 

(Circumcised Japanese 

Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 



Arisaema sikokianum is considered the 

most stunningly beautiful member of the 

genus Arisaema...make that the entire 

plant kingdom! From an underground 

tuber in early spring (early April in NC), 

the dark pitcher and two five-lobed leaves 

emerge on a 1’ tall fleshy petiole (stalk). 

As the pitcher opens, it reveals a swollen, 

pure white protruding sex organ (spadix) 

which provides a dramatic contrast to the 

purple of the pitcher (spathe). Since 

Arisaema sikokianum doesn’t offset or 

engage in sexual self satisfaction, you’ll 

need more than one to start a family. 

After flowering, the foliage remains 

attractive until it goes dormant in late 

summer. Arisaema sikokianum prefers a 

well-drained dry site in the garden. 



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L. Arisaema sikokianum Silver 

Center (Circumcised Japanese 

Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 



We have again selected special forms of 

Arisaema sikokianum with dramatic silver 

patterns in the center of their leaves. 

In addition to the dramatic purple-black 

pitcher with contrasting colors inside, you 

now have the additional interest of attractive 

leaf patterns. Arisaema sikokianum 

does not offset, so to have meaningful 

sex, you’ll need at least two, although a 

ménage à trios is much more fun. Good 

drainage is essential for best results. 



26104 

M. Arisaema tortuosum 

(Whipcord Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 


Zone: 6–9, at least n Origin: Himalayas 

Here is one of the true conversation 

pieces of the aroid world. The thick, 

4’ tall, fleshy petiole (stalk) emerges in 

early June, adorned by two tropicallooking, 

palmate green leaves near the 

top. As the leaves unfurl, the pitcher that 

tops the stem opens to reveal a green 

Jack-in-the-pulpit flower, but with a 

whip-like tongue that extends from the 

mouth of the flower upwards to 12” or 

more...it don’t get much weirder than 

this...a flower arranger’s dream and an 

anal-retentive gardener’s nightmare! 



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(Dominatrix Jack-in-the-Pulpit) 



(syn: Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima) 

Each 15” tall, dusty purple stalk of 

Arisaema urashima is topped by one 

horizontal leaf with 11–15 narrow leaflets 

(wider than Arisaema thunbergii) radiating 

out from a central horseshoe-shaped 

base. In mid-spring, the flower emerges 

from the main stalk with a purple pitcher. 

The top cover narrows to a point that 

hangs over the front of the pitcher and 

from inside emerges a purple, whip-like 

tail extending upward to nearly 18”...a 

true dominatrix moment! Arisaema 

urashima is very easy to grow and offsets 

well unlike many of its cousins. Arisaema 

urashima is best in typical to dry woodland 

conditions. 



61238 

B. Aristolochia fimbriata 

(White Veined Hardy Dutchman’s Pipe) 


Zone: 7–9 n Origin: Argentina, Brazil 

WOW! Another alien introduction. This 

really cool, deciduous groundcover 

Dutchman’s pipe spreads out to 2’ on 

little green stems. Each rounded leaf is 

medium green, highlighted with dramatic 

silver veining. The cute, little, 1” long, 

yellow and brown flowers resemble 

miniature elephant trunks and are 

produced along the stem all summer. 

In winter, the stems retreat back to the 

base so there are no invasive problems 

with this gem! The only “ornamental” 

downside is that aristolochia is a delicacy 

for pipevine swallowtail butterfly larvae 

in midsummer...less foliage, but more 

butterflies! 



62089 

C. Arum italicum ‘Marmoratum’ 

(Italian Arum) 


Zone: 4–9 n Origin: Europe 

In late summer, the tropical-looking aroid 

foliage emerges from dormancy to 

remain attractive all winter. Each glossy 

green, arrowhead-shaped leaf features 

dramatic silver patterning, usually following 

the veins. In late spring, 12” white 

peace lily-like flowers appear, followed by 

an attractive stalk of red berries. At this 

point, the plant goes to sleep for the summer, 

emerging again in late August. 

Italian arum will naturalize in woodland 

areas unless a horticultural circumcision 

is performed after flowering, albeit a slow 

process...I wouldn’t garden without it! 



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(Misty Lace Perennial Goatsbeard) 



This superb goatsbeard got its start as a 

seedling in the garden of Richard Simon 

of Maryland’s former Bluemount 

Nursery. The three seedlings, which were 

a result of a romantic interlude between 

the American Aruncus dioicus and the 

Korean Aruncus aethusifolius, were 

taken by Allan Armitage back to Athens, 

Georgia, for summer heat evaluation. 

One of the seedlings thrived in the hot, 

humid summers and was christened 

Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’. The 1.5’ tall x 2’ 

wide tall clumps of astilbe-like foliage are 

topped in mid-May with airy, pure white 

plumes. Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’ is a perfect 

size for the smaller garden as well as 

extending the range for those of us in the 

aruncus-impaired southeastern US. 



62385 

Asarum 

(Wild Ginger) 

Asarums (mistakenly called 

hexastylis) are small but exquisite, 

deer-resistant woodland perennials 

that thrive in moist but well-drained 

conditions with light shade. Most 

asarum species are evergreen 

although some, such as Asarum 

canadense, lose their foliage in the 

winter. We have estimated hardiness 

based on past performance, 

although gardeners in areas with 

consistent winter snow cover have 

been known to eke out a few extra 

hardiness zones. Wild gingers are 

prized for their spectacular cyclamen-like 

foliage, unusual flowers, 

and in some species, a wonderful 

fragrance (when crushed). Because 

of their rarity and slow growth rate, 

expect 2–3 years for the plant to 

establish and form a spectacular 

clump. 

E. Asarum asaroides 

(Asarum Leaf Perennial Wild Ginger) 


Zone: 5b–9, at least n Origin: Japan 

The name is a bit bizarre, since the 

specific epithet “asaroides” means 

asarum-like...well, duh! And who says 

mothball-sniffing herbarium taxonomists 

don’t have a sense of humor. Asarum 

asaroides is a vigorous, evergreen clumpformer 

with long heart-shaped leaves to 

6” with cloudy, silvery-white markings... 

different on each clone because of the 

wide species variability. The 15” wide 

clumps are adorned with 2”, rounded, 

dark purple-brown flowers near the base 

in spring. This hard-to-find species is one 

of the easiest to grow in most gardens! 



62280

F. Asarum asperum 

(Rough Japanese Wild Ginger) 


Origin: Japan 

NEW! 

This evergreen clump-forming 

wild ginger from central Japan 

has been quite durable in our garden. 

Each plant will offer different leaf 

patterns, but the most common is a 

green leaf with a wide central stripe of 

silver. The unusual tri-lobed glossy 

brown flowers occur beneath the leaves 

in March (NC). We have found this to be 

a good grower in our trials, forming a 

1’ wide clump. 



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G. Asarum megacalyx 

‘Green Sheen’ (Giant Calyx Perennial 

Wild Ginger) 



Asarum megacalyx makes a superb 

evergreen groundcover patch that 

reaches 2’ wide in 5 years. The glossy 

dark green foliage of Asarum ‘Green 

Sheen’ hides the huge thumb-sized dark 

purple flowers that appear in late 

February to early March in NC. When we 

grew this in deep shade, we only saw a 

few scattered flowers, but when planted 

in a site that received a couple of hours 

of afternoon sun, it produced hundreds 

of flowers...amazing. This is a form of the 

northern Honshu, Japan native that we 

originally received from Eco Gardens. 

Asarum megacalyx ‘Green Sheen’ has 

very dark shiny green leaves, which 

emerge nicely patterned, but only in 

spring. Slightly moist, organic soils make 

the best habitat. 



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H. Asarum splendens 

(Splendid Chinese Wild Ginger) 



Splendid indeed! This vigorous and 

superbly easy-to-grow Chinese ginger 

makes a great groundcover for the 

woodland garden. The large, dark green, 

deer-resistant leaves (evergreen to 

10 degrees F) are heavily adorned with 

silvery mottling throughout. Asarum 

splendens is a vigorously rhizomatous 

species. In early spring, you will also love 

this one for the large 2” flowers of dark 

purple...one of the finest members of the 

ginger family. Our original stock came 

from China, via both Jim Waddick and 

Barry Yinger. 



20360 

I. Asarum takaoi ‘Roundabout’ 

(Roundabout Japanese Wild Ginger) 



We are pleased to offer this vegetatively 

propagated selection of the durable 

Asian ginger, Asarum takaoi. Asarum 

takaoi ‘Roundabout’ is a slow spreader 

that forms a 2’ wide evergreen patch in 

5 years. The medium green, 2” rounded 

leaves are adorned with small dollops of 

silver. Each patch is highlighted in late 

winter with small, three-petaled, fleshcolored 

flowers that are hidden at the 

leaf axils. This is truly a superb selection 

for the woodland garden...both as a 

specimen and in a mass planting. In 2011, 

we mistakenly offered this as Asarum 

takaoi ‘Galaxy’, which is a more clumping 

clone. 



62626 

J. Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’ 

(Cinderella’s Pink Swamp Milkweed) 

Sun n 50” tall n Zone: 3–9 n Origin: USA 

Native to all but the six most western 

US states, Asclepias incarnata makes a 

stunning 50” tall stalk, topped in summer 

with branched terminal heads of 

mauvy-pink flowers, attractive to hummingbirds. 

Asclepias incarnata prefers 

moist to soggy soils, but fares well in 

typical garden soils in all but very 

extended droughts. A regular renaissance 

plant, Asclepias incarnata stays 

fresh in a vase as well as being a 

monarch butterfly indulgence...hopefully 

not at the same time. 



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K. Asparagus verticillatus 

(Hardy Vining Asparagus Fern) 


Origin: Russia 

Imagine an asparagus that behaves like a 

twining vine to 15’ tall, has glossy green 

foliage covered in fragrant white flowers 

in late spring, and is smothered with 1/2” 

bright red berries in late summer. Did I 

mention it’s hardy to Zone 3? Would you 

believe it? Well, it’s true, and we are 

pleased to be able to share one of the 

most bizarre plants we have encountered. 

The original seed came from the 

old DeGiorgio Seed Company via Harlan 

Hamernik, who also adores this plant in 

his Nebraska garden. The foliage stays 

green into the mid-20s F, serving as a 

perfect foil for the red berries. Any sturdy 

trellis, old junked pickup, or stationary 

highway worker is perfect for support... 

stand back and watch it grow. Fruiting 

should take about 3 years from potted 

plants...very cool! 



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Aspidistra 

(Cast Iron Plant) 

We have been collecting aspidistras 

for many years and now have 

over 100 different clones, including 

many new species to science. 

We are testing and building up 

numbers, so expect more new 

selections each season (more available 

online). There are few plants 

more tolerant of deer and deep 

shade in the woodland garden, and 

dark corners inside homes, than 

aspidistra. A great pastime for truly 

boring people is to watch for the 

unusual soil-borne flowers. 

A. Aspidistra attenuata BSWJ377 

(Attenuate Cast Iron Plant) 


Zone: 9–10, 8 with protection n Taiwan 

This Crug Farm collection comes from 

Tungpu, Taiwan, where it forms dense 

colonies in the well-drained forest soil. 

The dark evergreen leaves, highlighted 

with a few small yellow spots, reach 

40” tall x 3” wide. This is certainly the 

tallest cast iron plant we have grown to 

date, but one that you will certainly grow 

for the showy flowers. The stunning 2” 

creamy yellow flowers with peach 

centers magically appear en masse 

during early March atop the soil surface. 

They resemble plates of sauteed starfish 

among the base of the leaves...fascinating. 

At 8 degrees F, the old foliage burned 

off, but the plants regrew nicely in spring. 



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B. Aspidistra elatior ‘Asahi’ 

(Morning Sun Cast Iron Plant) 



“Asahi” means “morning sun”...a descriptive 

name for this dramatic cast iron 

plant that always stops visitors in their 

tracks. The green leaves, to 30” long x 5” 

wide, are set off when the upper third of 

the leaves turns a dramatic white as the 

season progresses. The color holds all 

winter, making a dramatic winter feature 

in the shade garden. For a dry deepshade 

area, there isn’t a better choice 

for a tough-as-nails perennial! Note: 

Aspidistra ‘Asahi’ will not display its color 

pattern if planted in a small container. 



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C. Aspidistra elatior ‘Okame’ 

(Okame Striped Cast Iron Plant) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: China 

(syn: A. elatior ‘Variegata’) Aspidistra 

‘Okame’ is one of the most asked about 

cast iron plants in our garden, but we 

haven’t had enough to offer for 

years...until now. The 30” tall, dark green 

upright leaves are highlighted with dramatic 

vertical white stripes...think a milk 

truck spill. In the deep South, this slowly 

expanding clumper makes a nice bold 

evergreen accent, even in dark shade. 

Toward the northern end of the range, it 

may suffer from winter burn, which is 

easily relieved by a spring haircut. The 

bizarre flowers resembling a dwarf 

pepperoni pizza occur at the leaf base in 

very early spring. 



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D. Aspidistra elatior ‘Spek-tacular’ 

(Spek-tacular Cast Iron Plant) 



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Aspidistra elatior ‘Spek-tacular’ 

is a stunning new selection of 

cast iron plant, purchased at a flower 

market in Sichuan, China by our friend, 

Linda Guy and first introduced 

commercially in 2012 by Plant Delights. 

Aspidistra ‘Spek-tacular’ makes an 

attractive clump of 40” long dark green 

leaves with arching tips. Each evergreen 

leaf is adorned with the most abundant 

yellow spotting of any clone of Aspidistra 

elatior that we’ve ever seen. The evergreen 

30” tall clumps look great all 

season, adding a wonderful bold texture 

to the woodland garden. 



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E. Aspidistra fimbriata ‘Tie Dye’ 

(Tie Die Cast Iron Plant) 


Zone: 9–10, 8 with protection n China 

(syn: Aspidistra sp. Hainan #3) This 

attractive cast iron plant hails from 

2800’ elevation in a Hainan, China 

dacrydium/Fagaceae forest, and represents 

a newly named species. The 30” 

long leaves are composed of a 1’ long 

petiole topped with an 18” long leaf 

blade. The medium green leaf blade, 

which arches at the tip, is heavily 

adorned with large creamy yellow 

spots...a splendid way to lighten a dark 

area. For us, this has survived 9 degrees F 

in the ground but the foliage is regularly 

burned to the ground in winter. In 

climates with winters below 15 degrees F, 

we recommend it as a houseplant or as a 

gift to friends in warmer climates. 

Thanks to plantsman Nick Turland for 

sharing this with us. 



62093 

F. Aspidistra minutiflora 

‘Spangled Ribbons’ (Spangled Ribbons 

Perennial Cast Iron Plant) 


Zone: 8–10, guessing n Origin: China 

This Don Jacobs introduction is a 

selection of the Chinese Aspidistra 

minutiflora. Aspidistra minutiflora 

‘Spangled Ribbons’ forms a tight clump 

of very upright 32” long, light green linear 

leaves, heavily speckled yellow. In areas 

where the winters are too cold, it makes 

a delightful house plant. 



62444 

G. Aster ageratoides ‘Ezo 

Murasaki’ (Ezo Murasaki Aster) 


Origin: Japan 

Aster ‘Ezo Murasaki’ is a Japanese 

selection of the wide-ranging Asian

Aster ageratoides var. ageratoides. Aster 

‘Ezo Murasaki’ makes a large, stoloniferous 

mass to 2’ tall x 10’ wide in 10 years. 

In other words, this is NOT a plant for the 

small garden, and it does not play well 

with others its own size. What it does 

very well is fill a large space rapidly and 

reward you in October and November 

with an incredible blanket of medium 

purple, very frost-resistant flowers. 



62594 

H. Aster novae-angliae 

‘Purple Dome’ (Purple Dome Aster) 

Sun to Shade n 18” tall 


(syn: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 

If you have never seen a mass of Aster 

‘Purple Dome’ in full flower, then you 

haven’t yet lived! From Dr. Dick Lighty, 

former Director of the Mt. Cuba Center, 

Delaware, comes this wonderful selection 

of our drought-tolerant native New 

England aster. The 18” stems of fuzzy, 

narrow green leaves are topped in early 

fall with vivid 1.5” wide shocking purple 

daisies...so thick you can’t see the foliage. 

Aster ‘Purple Dome’ will eventually 

spread to 3’. Planted en masse, the effect 

is indescribable! 



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I. Astilbe ‘Straussenfeder’ 

(Ostrich Plume Astilbe) 


Zone: 3–7 n Origin: Hybrid 

NEW! 

This stunning astilbe first 

appeared as a mutation on the 

cultivar Astilbe ‘Betty Cuperus’. This 

Astilbe thunbergii hybrid is truly unique 

in the crowded world of astilbes. The 

clumps of lacy green basal foliage are 

topped in mid-spring with well-branched 

3’ tall panicles of pink flowers with cascading 

side shoots that give a wonderful 

weeping effect. Unlike most astilbes 

which barely hang on in our hot, humid 

climate, Astilbe ‘Straussenfeder’ has 

thrived. As with all astilbes, moist soils 

give the best results. 



62454 

Athyrium 

(Lady Fern) 

Lady ferns have long been prized 

(especially during the Victorian 

fern craze) for being an easy-togrow 

and spectacular group of 

deer-resistant hardy garden ferns. 

The sheer number of named selections 

of the lady fern (Athyrium 

filix-femina) boggles the mind. This 

doesn’t take into account the 180 

additional species of lady fern. 

The combination of US and Asian 

natives makes this genus of ferns 

one of the most widely grown of all 

temperate fern genera. 

J. Athyrium filix-femina 

‘Lady in Red’ (Northern Lady Fern) 



From a volunteer at The New England 

Wildflower Society comes a hot new 

selection of our deer-resistant native 

lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. 

angustum forma rubellum) that’s all the 

rage. The lacy, light green foliage is held 

upright on dark, brilliant red-violet stipes 

(fern stems). Each plant of this slowly 

spreading fern should spread to 3’ in 5 

years. This deciduous, easy-to-grow fern 

makes a great blending plant for hosta 

and other bold-leaf plants in the 




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K. Athyrium filix-femina ‘Victoriae’ 

(Victoria Lady Fern) 


Zone: 3–8 n Origin: USA, Europe 

Considered the “Queen of Ferns,” this 

exquisite selection of the deciduous, 

deer-resistant lady fern was the pride 

and joy of the Victorian fern craze. The 

narrow pinnae are like little green 

boomerangs. As they are attached to 

each side of the stem, the effect is a 

three-dimensional stunner. At the end of 

each pinna, the fronds are crested, 

adding to the exquisite beauty. For us, it 

forms an 18” tall x 18” wide clump. 



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L. Athyrium ‘Ghost’ (Ghost Fern) 



Visitors to our garden have waited for 

years to be able to get their hands on this 

tremendous new fern from the Virginia 

garden of the late Nancy Swell. This vigorous 

and easy-to-grow deer-resistant 

hybrid between Japanese painted fern 

(Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’) x 

Southern lady fern (Athyrium filixfemina) 

combines the best features of 

both parents. The result is a rigidly 

upright fern to 2–3’ tall with the silvery 

grey foliage of the Athyrium niponicum. 

The formal effect of this fern opens up a 

new array of design possibilities in the 

woodland garden...superb as a hosta 

backdrop or the perfect addition to the 

haunted garden! 



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M. Athyrium japonicum 

(Japanese Black Lady Fern) 

Part Sun to Shade n 18” tall n Zone: 6–9 

Origin: China, Japan, Korea 

(syn: Lunathyrium japonicum) Our 

selection of this tough, easy-to-grow, 

deer-resistant, but little-known groundcover 

black lady fern was brought back 

by the late Dr. J.C. Raulston from his 

1985 Korean expedition. The triangular 

blade is held upright to 18”, making a 

dense, slowly spreading deciduous 

clump. This is one of the most satisfactory, 

easy-to-grow woodland ferns we 

grow, and one that will perform well even 

in deep shade. We recommend planting 

the Japanese black lady fern with the 

native ‘Lady in Red’ fern for a truly 

diverse, P.C. garden. 



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A. Athyrium niponicum ‘Burgundy 

Lace’ PP 15,072 (Japanese Painted Fern) 



We first saw this amazing selection of 

the deer-resistant Japanese painted fern 

on a West Coast trip in 1999 and have 

been patiently waiting for adequate 

stock to offer. Actually, “patiently” might 

not be a good choice of words. 

Regardless, the new leaves are a stunning 

purple with silver stripes along the 

vein lines and tips. As the older leaves 

mature, they transform into a contrasting 

silvery green with purple midribs. 

Athyrium ‘Burgundy Lace’ forms a truly 

dazzling clump in the woodland garden. 




B. Athyrium ‘Ocean’s Fury’ 

PP 20,126 (Ocean’s Fury Fern) 



From North Carolina’s own Thurman 

Maness comes this 2007 introduction... 

a Japanese painted fern hybrid forming a 

3’ tall x 2’ wide deer-resistant clump with 

lacy silver-green fronds, each ending with 

an attractive petticoat...a unique breakthrough...both 

the fern and Thurman! 



62317 

C. Athyrium otophorum 

(Asian Lady Fern) 


Zone: 6–9, at least n Origin: China, Japan 

This lovely 2’ wide, deer-resistant evergreen 

fern is so unique that it is actually 

recognizable from a distance. The 

triangular, plastic-like, pewter-green 

fronds are accented with dark reddish 

stipes (stems). When the new growth 

emerges, the contrast of the unfurling, 

reddish new foliage is dynamite against 

the green of the fronds...outstanding as a 

specimen plant in the woodland garden! 



62456 

D. Bambusa multiplex 

‘Alphonse Karr’ (Alphonse Karr 

Clumping Bamboo) 



We simply adore this stunning clumping 

bamboo that makes an 18’ tall deerresistant 

clump (35’ in more tropical 

areas) of 1” diameter canes, vertically 

striped gold and green. We have 

observed slight foliage burn at 10 

degrees F and some cane dieback at 8 

degrees F. While we have had clumps die 

to the ground at 0 degrees F, they have 

always resprouted nicely when summer 

warmth arrived, although it takes a few 

years to recover their full size. 



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E. Bambusa multiplex 

‘Green Giant’ (Green Giant Clumping 

Perennial Bamboo) 



Several years ago we had a green mutation 

on our clump of Bambusa ‘Alphonse 

Karr’ which, when planted on its own, 

grew to Sasquatch proportions (25’ tall x 

8’ wide at the base). Our original clump is 

now 9 years old and, although we see 

some tip damage at 14 degrees F, it has 

much better winter hardiness than the 

other Bambusa multiplex cultivars we 

grow and doesn’t die to the ground like 

Bambusa ‘Alphonse Karr’ at the same 

temperatures. Our largest canes are 

already over 1” diameter. Although it doesn’t 

run, Bambusa ‘Green Giant’ still takes 

up plenty of space...so locate it correctly. 



62393 

Baptisia 

(Redneck Lupine, Wild Indigo) 

Baptisias have long been one of our 

favorite groups of sun perennials, 

rivaling the famed lupine for beauty 

and structure, but being far easier 

to grow and maintain. Baptisias are 

deer-resistant ornamental members 

of the pea family, most with 

blue-green foliage, topped by 

magnificent stalks of flowers in 

early spring. We are pleased to 

present a wide selection of the best 

sun garden species, as well as 

some of the most amazing hybrids 

you’ll ever see. Baptisias hail from 

drier parts of the country...perfect 

for xeriscaping. 

F. Baptisia ‘Blueberry Sundae’ 

PPAF (Blueberry Sundae 

Redneck Lupine) 


Origin: USA Hybrid 

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2012 release from the breeding 

work of Walters Gardens’ Hans Hansen 

that includes both Baptisia australis and 

the more compact Baptisia minor. 

Baptisia ‘Blueberry Sundae’ makes a 

refined 3’ tall x 3’ wide clump, topped in 

late April (NC) with 3’ tall spikes of 

lavender blue flowers...a much improved 

Baptisia australis look-alike. 



62457 Walters Gdn, MI/Walters Gardens 

G. Baptisia ‘Carolina Moonlight’ 

(Carolina Moonlight Redneck Lupine) 



We are thrilled to be able to offer this 

2002 introduction from the late Rob 

Gardner. Baptisia ‘Carolina Moonlight’ 

was discovered by Rob as a random 

seedling at the NC Botanical Garden. This 

cross of Baptisia sphaerocarpa x Baptisia 

alba makes a vigorous, easy-to-grow, 

deer-resistant, 3’ wide garden specimen of 

blue-green foliage. Baptisia ‘Carolina 

Moonlight’ is topped in late spring with 

stunning 18” spikes of soft buttery-yellow. 

This great lupine substitute is long-lived, 

heat-loving, and drought-tolerant...you 

can’t say the same for true lupines! 



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H. Baptisia ‘Cherries Jubilee’ PPAF 

(Cherries Jubilee Redneck Lupine) 


Origin: USA 

NEW! 

This 2011 Hans Hansen introduction 

makes a well-branched 

3’ tall x 3’ wide clump, topped in late 

April (NC) with flower stalks adorned 

with dark mahogany buds that open to 

cinnamon colored flowers, highlighted by 

yellow keels. As with all baptisia, its 

drought tolerance and deer-resistance 

are legendary. This is a wonderfully 

vigorous hybrid that you’re sure to enjoy. 



62458 Shady Oaks Nursery 

I. Baptisia ‘Dutch Chocolate’ 

PPAF (Dutch Chocolate 

Perennial Redneck Lupine) 


NEW! 

This compact 2011 Hans 

Hansen introduction (a 

Baptisia minor hybrid) forms a 30” tall x 

2’ wide clump topped in late April (NC) 

with spikes of black-purple buds that 

mature to brown...the darkest flower of 

any baptisia so far. Baptisia ‘Dutch 

Chocolate’ is an amazing color breakthrough 

in this wonderful group of US 

native, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant 

perennials. 



62459 Walters Gdn, MI/Walters Gardens 

J. Baptisia ‘Lemon Meringue’ PPAF 

(Lemon Meringue Perennial 

Redneck Lupine) 


Origin: USA 

NEW! 

Baptisia ‘Lemon Meringue’ is 

a yummy 2011 Hans Hansen 

hybrid that forms a 3’ tall x 3’ wide 

vigorous clump, topped with dark purple 

spikes, adorned with contrasting large 

dark yellow flowers. You’ll love this very 

vigorous, attractive selection! 



62460 Shady Oaks Nursery 

K. Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’ 

(Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine) 


Zone: 3–9 n Origin: USA Hybrid 

This 1996 introduction by the late NC 

Botanical Garden curator Rob Gardner, 

was selected at the garden from rows of 

Baptisia minor var. aberrans (not Baptisia 

australis as is often printed) seedlings. 

Obviously, some unsafe plant sex had 

taken place with a wandering Baptisia 

alba. The result is an extremely vigorous, 

deer-resistant baptisia with charcoalgreen 

stems (when mature) and dozens 

of giant lupine-like flower heads of dusty 

purple. You will grow to love this outstanding 

introduction more with each 

year as the clump matures...SUPERB! 



9649 NC Botanical Gdn, NC/Rob 

Gardner 

L. Begonia boliviensis 

(Bolivian Begonia) 


Zone: 7b–8, at least n Origin: Argentina 

Seeing these great tuberous begonias 

hanging from the cliffs in northern 

Argentina as we drove along in 2002 

was, indeed, an incredible experience. 

The arching stems form a 2’ wide clump 

and are clothed in pointed angel-wing 

type leaves. At the end of each stem are 

amazing 2” long bright orange-red 

bells...a hummingbird delight. In our 

shaded garden, these have performed 

wonderfully, drawing raves from all who 

pass by. These do not emerge from 

dormancy until June, so chill out. In 

colder zones, this is an amazing pot or 

basket plant. 



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M. Begonia grandis 

‘Heron’s Pirouette’ 

(Heron’s Pirouette Hardy Begonia) 



This Heronswood introduction was 

made from wild-collected seed from 

Dan Hinkley’s 1997 expedition to Japan. 

While the triangular green foliage on the 

15” clump is similar to the species, it is 

the huge and excessively large flower 

clusters of deep pink that set this 

selection apart. For us, Begonia ‘Heron’s 

Pirouette’ begins flowering in June and 

continues treating hummingbirds nonstop 

until fall. As with the species, it 

reproduces true from axillary bulbils, so 

you’ll soon have plenty to share. Very 

easy and very nice! 



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Bletilla 

(Hardy Ground Orchid) 

Of all of the terrestrial orchids, 

none are easier to grow than 

bletillas. These durable and hardy 

spring-flowering perennial orchids 

prefer a slightly moist or rich 

garden soil. About the only thing 

they don’t like is bone-dry soil and 

full sun. If you have always thought 

orchids were difficult to grow, give 

a bletilla a try. 

N. Bletilla striata 

(Hardy Ground Orchid) 

Part Sun n 15” tall n Zone: 6–9 

Origin: E. Asia 

This hardy and very easy-to-grow terrestrial 

orchid has upright, heavily textured, 

iris-like 10” long x 1” wide green leaves 

and forms a slowly spreading clump. In 

early spring, stalks to 15” tall of very 

small cattleya-like flowers are held atop 

the foliage. The rhizomes spread slowly 

and eventually form a nice mass. Bletilla 

striata grows best in moist to damp soils. 



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A. Bletilla striata ‘Albostriata’ 

(Striped Hardy Ground Orchid) 



Bletilla striata ‘Albostriata’ is one of the 

rarer white-edged forms of the 

commonly grown ground orchid. Two 

opposite iris-like pleated leaves emerge 

from each pseudobulb in early spring. 

As the leaves emerge, the narrow flower 

spike arises through the center and then 

opens a few inches above the foliage. 

The flowers are rich purple in early 

spring, April for us. Moist soils are best. 



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B. Bletilla striata ‘First Kiss’ 

(First Kiss Hardy Ground Orchid) 



There are a number of white-edged leaf 

forms of the hardy orchid Bletilla striata, 

some without valid names. Our form, 

Bletilla ‘First Kiss’, has the same deeplyveined, 

long green leaves that emerge 

from a central stem in late March. In late 

April in NC, the stems are topped with 

small white orchid-like flowers with a flush 

of purple on the lip. This vigorous grower 

will quickly make a colony when grown in 

rich, moist soil. In the South, a bit of midday 

shade is helpful, while full sun farther 

north produces a better floral show. 



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C. Bletilla striata ‘Gotemba Stripes’ 

(Gotemba Stripes Hardy Orchid) 


Origin: Japan 

NEW! 

This unique form of the hardy 

ground orchid comes from 

Japan’s famed Gotemba Nursery. The 

typically long green pleated leaves are 

streaked with gold, and like the species, 

the clumps are topped in May and June 

with floral spikes of terminal dark purple 

flowers...an incredible color combination. 

Bletilla striata ‘Gotemba Stripes’ fares 

well in both dry (once established) and 

moist soils. 



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D. Bletilla striata ‘Kuchibeni’ 

(Purple Lip Hardy Ground Orchid) 



Bletilla striata ‘Kuchibeni’ is a hard to find 

but easy-to-grow cultivar from Japan, 

distinguished by its two-tone flowers. 

The upper part of the flower is white, 

while the lip is a contrasting purple. The 

foliage and growth habit are the same as 

in the species. I have seen this occasionally 

incorrectly offered as Bletilla striata 

‘Alba’, which should be solid white. 



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Shikibu’ (Hardy Ground Orchid) 



This unique selection of Bletilla striata 

has pale lavender flowers with a darker 

lip which appears bluish to the eye. 

Knowing most catalog writers are colorblind 

and that Photoshop® has allowed 

some catalog writers to now match the 

plants to their descriptions, I was skeptical 

about the true flower color. Finally, 

my plants bloomed and indeed, the color 

is a real bluish-lavender. As with all bletillas, 

moist rich woodland soil is best, 

although this is one tough plant that will 

survive almost anything. 



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F. Bletilla striata ‘Tri-Lips’ 

(Tri-Lips Perennial Ground Orchid) 

Part Sun n 15” tall nZone: 6–9 

Origin: Japan 

This bizarre selection of the 

NEW! Japanese ground orchid, 

Bletilla striata, makes a nice deciduous 

clump of pleated green leaves, topped in 

late April (NC) with narrow flower stalks. 

Each stalk is adorned with dark purple 

flowers that each have three lips instead 

of the normal one...sort of like you would 

look after a boxing match with Mike 

Tyson. This is truly one of the strangest 

mutations I’ve ever seen on a hardy 

perennial. 



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G. Bletilla x yokohama 

‘Sweet Lips’ (Sweet Lips Yokohama 

Hardy Ground Orchid) 



Bletilla x yokohama, a seed hybrid group 

first produced by N. Suzuki in 1956, is a 

hybrid between the Chinese Bletilla striata 

and the Taiwanese Bletilla formosana. We 

offered this in 2011 as a cultivar, but afterwards 

we discovered that others had 

named unique selections of this same 

cross, so we have given our clonally propagated 

offering a new cultivar name. 

Bletilla x yokohama ‘Sweet Lips’ produces 

foliage similar to Bletilla striata, topped in 

spring with 15” stalks that end in a cluster 

of 5–6 nearly white flowers highlighted 

with a darker purple lip. 



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H. Boesenbergia longiflora 

(Rosy Orchid Ginger) 



(aka: Curcumorpha longiflora) I’m 

betting you’ve never grown a hardy 

boesenbergia. I hadn’t either until 2006, 

when we planted a patch without high 

expectations for survival...surprise! From 

India south to Thailand, Boesenbergia 

longiflora can be found on moist mountain 

forest floors at elevations between 

3,500’ and 6,000’. Plants from the 

northern end of the range in India and

China have proven hardy to 9 degrees F. 

Boesenbergia longiflora emerges in midto 

late June with 30” tall, pleated, 

canna-shaped leaves that are followed in 

early July with orchid-like flowers. The 

flowers are white with a carmine face 

and emerge from the rhizome on 3” 

stalks...simply unreal and very easy to 

grow in average garden soil. 



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I. Borinda macclureana 

(McCLure’s Hardy Clumping Bamboo) 


at least n Origin: Tibet 

NEW! 

Borinda macclureana is the 

latest addition to our widening 

selection of clumping bamboos, originating 

from a Keith Rushford collection from 

11,000’ elevation in Tibet. We planted 

our first trial plants in 2007, and so far, so 

good...despite reports that it wouldn’t 

withstand our brutally hot and humid 

summers. Our plants in full sun for a few 

hours each day actually look far better 

than our clump in shade. Borinda macclureana 

makes a 20’ tall, slightly arching 

clump with 10” long leaves along the top 

of the purple stems. 



62465 Boo Shoots, WA/Boo Shoots 

Brugmansia 

(Angel Trumpet) 

These highly poisonous (just like 

the foliage of tomatoes) perennial 

members of the Solanaceae family 

from South America have long 

been prized for their huge, fragrant 

pendent flowers. They are often 

confused with members of the 

genus datura, whose flowers are 

up-facing. We have found several 

hybrids that are winter-hardy 

perennials in our climate (when 

established, well-drained, and wellmulched). 

If you live further north, 

they make amazing tender perennial 

specimens in large containers. 

Containerized angel trumpets can 

be cut to the ground for winter, or if 

you are short on space, 1’ long sections 

of the trunk can be saved in 

slightly moist peat moss for the 

upcoming season. Again, if you 

need a snack, do not munch on the 

foliage of your angel trumpets! 

J. Brugmansia ‘Antique Lace’ 

(Antique Lace Angel Trumpet) 



This 2005 introduction from Patrice 

Dreckmann of California’s Rainbow 

Heights Nursery has been a real star in 

our trials. Despite dying to the ground 

each winter in our climate, the deerresistant 

Brugmansia ‘Antique Lace’ 

reaches a massive 10’ in height each year 

with over 200 flowers at once, starting in 

late summer and continuing until frost. 

The 11” long x 7” wide flaring creamy 

white flowers exude a honeysuckle-like 

nocturnal fragrance usually only associated 

with California’s Sunset Boulevard 

red-light district. This has proven to be 

one of the most winter hardy brugmansias 

we grow, so far surviving 9 degrees F 

with no problem. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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K. Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ 

(Charles Grimaldi Angel Trumpet) 



This pass-along hybrid still rates near the 

top of the list of great angel trumpets. 

Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ is a vigorous 

deer-resistant grower reaching 8’ tall 

by the end of each growing season. 

Starting in late summer and continuing 

into the fall, the plant is laden with up to 

100 huge, 12” long, golden-orange pendent 

flowers. Did I mention the flowers are 

deliciously fragrant in the late afternoon 

and evening? Establish plants early in the 

season and don’t cut back the old stalks 

until spring in regions north of Zone 8. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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L. Brugmansia ‘Cherub’ 

(Cherub Angel Trumpet) 



I’ve grown many angel trumpet 

selections over the years, but none have 

blown me away like Brugmansia 

‘Cherub’. Brugmansia ‘Cherub’ is the first 

out of the ground in spring, the most 

vigorous, and by far the most floriferous. 

This seedling of Brugmansia ‘Ecuador 

Pink’ was hybridized by Dr. Jim Alston of 

Park Seed. The 7’ tall stalk jumps out of 

the ground in spring, adorned by long, 

dark green leaves. Starting in late summer 

(NC), the top of the deer-resistant 

clump is adorned with hundreds of large, 

dangling salmon-pink trumpets... 

exceedingly fragrant in the afternoon 

and evening...simply superb! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


60353 

M. Brugmansia ‘Snowbank’ 

PP 14,817 (Variegated Angel Trumpet) 



Oh, my! Every now and then a new plant 

comes along so stunning it makes you fall 

to your knees and weep. Actually, I do that 

when I back into them, but that’s another 

matter. This Terra Nova introduction is a 

tetraploid version of the popular 

Brugmansia ‘Sunset’. The huge, tricolor 

leaves are dark green in the center, with 

narrow blotches of light grey-green 

toward the edge, surrounded by a 1” wide 

creamy white border. The 60” tall deerresistant 

clumps are adorned with huge, 

fragrant apricot flowers dangling from the 

branches in midsummer and again in late 

summer. AMAZING! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 



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A. Brunnera macrophylla 

‘Jack Frost’ PP 13,859 

(Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss) 

Light Shade to Shade n 12” tall n Zone: 3–7 

Origin: Mediterranean Europe 

On rare occasions a new plant comes 

along that has the “WOW” factor, and 

we are pleased to present one of those: 

Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’. This stunning 

Walters Garden discovery...a sport of 

Brunnera ‘Langtrees’...makes a brilliant 

18” wide deer-resistant clump of round, 

frosty silver leaves. Each leaf is highlighted 

by a dramatic green border as 

well as narrow green vein lines running 

through the solid silver leaf. As if you 

needed more, the clump is topped with 

tiny clusters of blue flowers in early 

spring...a true superstar of the shade 

garden. Provide evenly moist, rich soils to 

grow the best plants. 



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B. Brunnera macrophylla 

‘King’s Ransom’ PPAF 

(King’s Ransom Perennial Bugloss) 


Zone: 3–7 n Origin: Mediterranean 

Europe 

NEW! 

We love this plant! Brunnera 

macrophylla ‘King’s Ransom’ is a 

white-edged sport of the wildly popular 

Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’, discovered at Terra 

Nova Nurseries. For us, Brunnera ‘King’s 

Ransom’ has proven dramatically more 

heat-tolerant than Brunnera ‘Variegata’ or 

‘Hadspen Cream’. The compact 1’ tall x 1’ 

wide deciduous clump is composed of 

heart-shaped leaves of silvery-green, highlighted 

by dark green veins and a creamy 

border. In April (NC), the clumps are 

topped by short spikes of tiny pure blue 

(not to be confused with horticultural blue 

which is actually purple) flowers... 

absolutely stunning! A slightly moist, welldrained 

soil will produce the best results. 



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Buddleia 

(Butterfly Bush) 

We strive to offer a good selection 

(more online) of distinctly different 

buddleias available for full sun 

perennial gardens. Although buddleia 

species require no pruning, 

most hybrids have tops that outgrow 

their root systems and lodge 

over. We recommend these be cut 

to the ground each spring for the 

best effect...they regrow fast and 

will offer a full summer of color. 

The only pests we have noticed are 

spider mites, which seem to occur 

only when the plants are under 

stress...certainly not in our garden! 

Butterfly bushes require bright full 

sun to perform satisfactorily. We 

like to use buddleias near a path, 

where the honey fragrance of the 

blooms is evident as we stroll by. 

C. Buddleia ‘Blue Chip’ PP 19,991 

(Blue Chip Butterfly Bush) 



(aka Buddleia 2004–09) We are excited 

to offer the first butterfly bush from the 

breeding program of Dr. Dennis Werner 

of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NCSU. 

Not only does this hybrid of Buddleia 

lindleyana, Buddleia ‘Nanho Purple’, and 

Buddleia ‘Honeycomb’ have very low 

seed set, but Buddleia ‘Blue Chip’ is one 

of the most compact buddleias we have 

trialed. At the UK’s Wisley trials it was 

#2 in public voting after Dennis’s 

Buddleia ‘Miss Ruby’. The short internodes 

produce a compact plant that stays 

at 1–2’ tall in the first season, and with an 

annual rejuvenation (beheading) it 

remains 2–3’ tall. Unpruned plants will 

eventually reach 4’ in height. Buddleia 

‘Blue Chip’ is adorned through the summer 

with short spikes of lavender-blue... 

a perfect deer-resistant plant fit for small 

spaces and great for low-flying 

butterflies and hummingbirds. Unlike 

most material sold, these are foliar 

nematode free. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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D. Buddleia ‘Ellen’s Blue’ 

(Ellen’s Blue Butterfly Bush) 



What started as a stray seedling in the 

New York (Seneca Hills) garden of Ellen 

Hornig is now taking the gardening world 

by storm. Buddleia ‘Ellen’s Blue’ makes a 

compact 4’ tall deer-resistant bush, 

smothered all summer in terminal spikes 

of blue-violet flowers (RHS 89D)...a 

hummingbird treat. This unique color in 

buddleias, combined with its extraordinary 

fragrance, makes this one of the 

best new butterfly bush introductions... 

9 out of 10 butterflies choose Buddleia 

‘Ellen’s Blue’...we agree! 

Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) 


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E. Buddleia ‘Evil Ways’ 

(Evil Ways Butterfly Bush) 



This stunning Sean Hogan introduction 

is a bright yellow foliaged butterfly bush 

that originated at Sean’s nursery as a 

seedling, probably from Buddleia 

‘Santana’. Buddleia ‘Evil Ways’ is highlighted 

throughout the summer with very 

dark purple terminal flower clusters. The 

color contrast of the flowers and the 

yellow foliage is simply superb. For us, 

Buddleia ‘Evil Ways’ has produced a 

4’ tall x 5’ wide deer-resistant specimen, 

perfect for some really cool color combinations 

in the garden...yellow swallowtail 

butterflies and iridescent hummingbirds 

are a nice touch. Without question, our 

favorite new butterfly bush in years! 



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F. Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ PPAF 

(Ice Chip Butterfly Bush) 



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Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ is the latest 

in a series of compact butterfly bushes 

from NCSU’s Dr. Dennis Werner. 

Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ is a complex hybrid 

involving Buddleia davidii, Buddleia lindleyana, 

Buddleia fallowiana, and Buddleia

globosa. Because of this complex parentage, 

Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ has shown itself 

to be both male and female sterile. The 

result is an amazingly floriferous groundcover 

butterfly bush that grows to only 

2’ tall x 4’ wide in 3 years, topped all 

summer with short white floral 

spikes...fantastic! 



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G. Buddleia lindleyana 

(Weeping Butterfly Bush) 


Origin: China 

This little-known Chinese species has 

shiny green leaves, cinnamon trunks, and 

graceful 2’ long pendulous panicles of 

medium-lavender flowers in summer...a 

hummingbird favorite. Our clone of 

Buddleia lindleyana came from giant 

specimens in the Bolivia, NC, garden of 

the late Francis Marion Galloway, where 

they have grown since the 1860s. 

Buddleia lindleyana is our only buddleia 

that is not cut to the ground each year. 

We have limbed up our specimen as a 

walk-underneath feature...a truly spectacular 

species which deserves much 

wider use. Its only bad habit is being 

stoloniferous, and that seems to slow 

slightly with age. 



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H. Buddleia ‘Miss Molly’ PPAF 

(Miss Molly Butterfly Bush) 



(aka Buddleia NCSU 2005-008) Good 

golly, Miss Molly...to quote a line from 

the old Little Richard favorite. This new 

hybrid from NCSU plant breeder Dennis 

Werner takes Buddleia ‘Miss Ruby’ a 

step closer to the elusive red by crossing 

it back onto Buddleia ‘Attraction’. The 

sangria-red flowers top the compact 5’ 

tall clump from July until frost...a treat for 

hummingbirds. 



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I. Buddleia ‘Orange Sceptre’ 

(Orange Sceptre Butterfly Bush) 



“And now for something completely 

different”...as the Monty Python troupe 

would say. This wild buddleia hybrid 

comes from the breeding program of 

Dr. Jon Lindstrom of the University of 

Arkansas. Jon combined the genetics of 

Buddleia stachyoides and Buddleia tubiflora 

to create an 8’ tall deer-resistant 

butterfly bush that flowers virtually yearround 

in mild climates with a peak 

season of fall through spring...a hummingbird 

hangout. The 1’ long terminal 

spikes of bright orange flowers that open 

from bottom to top, could easily pass for 

leonotis. The trunks, which remain 

woody unless the temperature drops into 

single digits, are clothed with 11” long 

verbascum-like fuzzy green leaves...also 

great for sunrooms since it flowers all 

winter. 



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J. Buddleia ‘Purple Haze’ PPAF 

(Purple Haze Butterfly Bush) 



(aka Buddleia NCSU 2005-029) From 

NCSU plant breeder Dennis Werner, 

comes an incredibly compact, complex 

hybrid. By using genes from several 

species including Buddleia davidii, 

Buddleia lindleyana, and Buddleia globosa, 

Buddleia ‘Purple Haze’ was 

effectively neutered, so no pesky 

seedlings will be showing up unexpectedly. 

In the garden, you’ll enjoy a 3’ tall x 

6’+ wide clump, adorned throughout the 

summer with an amazing number of 

drooping inflorescences of medium purple...a 

favorite of low-flying butterflies 

and darting hummingbirds. 



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K. Buddleia ‘White Ball’ 

(Dwarf White Butterfly Bush) 



This cute but quirky deer-resistant hybrid 

butterfly bush, from the famed experiment 

station in Boskoop, Holland, is 

better-suited to the rock garden or miniature 

train landscape than to the border. 

This rare genetic dwarf makes a tight ball, 

3’ tall x 3’ wide, of greyish foliage topped 

all summer with miniature spikes of white 

flowers. Just wait until you see the miniature 

butterflies and hummingbirds it 

attracts! Remember, it should only be 

pruned with miniature clippers and 

watered with tiny watering cans. 



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L. xButyagrus nabonnandii 

(Mule Palm) 

Sun n 216” tall n Zone: 8b–10, at least 


We are thrilled to offer the rare palm 

hybrid between Butia capitata and 

Syagrus romanzoffiana. Although the 

hybrid can be found naturally in the wild, 

our plants are from cultivated hand 

crosses. The palm is named for French 

horticulturist Paul Nabonnand 

(1860–1937), who first coaxed the plants 

to mate. The hybrid shows amazing vigor 

comparable to syagrus, and will eventually 

reach 18’ in height. Palm growers 

who have tried these report surprisingly 

good winter hardiness, often similar to 

the butia parent. We are trying this for 

the first time so we don’t have any first 

hand experience. Reportedly, seed produced 

by the hybrid is sterile unless able 

to backcross to one of the parents. We 

recommend growing these to a larger 

size before trying them in the ground. 



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A. Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta 

(Lesser Calamint) 

Sun n 20” tall n Zone: 5–8a, at least 

Origin: S. Europe 

I hadn’t been as impressed in quite a 

while as I was when I first met this plant 

in Dale Hendricks’ Pennsylvania garden. 

The bushy mound of light green deerresistant 

foliage, reeking of peppermint, 

was smothered in clouds of tiny, very 

light blue flowers. Our plants here in hot 

and muggy NC have performed equally 

as well, in full flower from June until 

October. Calamintha need good drainage 

and plenty of air circulation, although this 

one has survived far better than other 

calaminthas for us. I think rock gardeners 

and herb lovers alike will fall in love with 

this gem...for me, it was love at first sight! 

(don’t tell Michelle) 



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Calanthe 

(Hardy Orchid) 

Few plants will tolerate very dark 

dry shade as well as the hardy 

calanthe orchids. Unlike many 

temperamental orchids, calanthes 

are very easy-to-grow shade perennials 

that multiply into very large 

clumps. The magnificent flowers 

often boast a clove-like fragrance. 

Expect a 3-year wait for them to 

make a large enough clump to put 

on a dazzling show. All orchids are 

nursery propagated from seed....a 

7-year or longer process. 

B. Calanthe discolor 

(Discolor Hardy Calanthe Orchid) 



We finally have enough of this Japanese 

native hardy woodland orchid to share. 

Calanthe discolor emerges from the 

pseudobulb with 2–3 heavily pleated 

6” long x 2” wide leaves. As the bulb 

offsets, the clumps can get quite thick. 

The foliage, which is evergreen to 15 

degrees F, is topped in mid-spring with 

10” stalks of tiny mahogany flowers with 

pure white lower lips...a very easy-togrow 

addition to that special spot in the 




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C. Calanthe sieboldii 

(Siebold’s Hardy Calanthe Orchid) 


Zone: 7–9, possibly colder n Origin: Japan 

(syn: Calanthe striata) This hard-to-find 

Japanese native terrestrial orchid has 

been a superb performer and one of our 

favorite calanthes. The evergreen foliage 

(except below 10 degrees F) composes a 

vigorous 6” tall x 15” wide clump of 

deeply pleated leaves. In spring, the 

bloom stalks rise from the ground to 

reach 15”. Along the scape are dozens of 

small pansy-like flowers of bright yellow...quite 

stunning. Calanthes prefer 


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well-drained, slightly moist woodland 

conditions and are proven to be quite 

easy to grow. After severe winters, they 

may be very late to emerge. 



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D. Calanthe Takane Hybrids 

(Takane Hardy Terrestrial Orchid) 


Zone: 7–9a n Origin: Hybrid 

Imagine an easy-to-grow, beautiful, 

yellow-flowered orchid that would be 

hardy in your woodland garden! These 

Asian hybrids are a seed strain developed 

from crosses of Calanthe discolor 

and Calanthe sieboldii. Calanthe Takane 

hybrids make tropical-looking clumps of 

8” long x 2” wide pleated green leaves. In 

spring, the clumps are topped with 8” 

long stalks of flowers that blend yellow, 

orange and apricot. These have been 

extremely good garden performers in our 

trials with a great range of colors. 



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E. Campanula poscharskyana 

‘Camgood’ PP 13,161 (Blue Waterfall 

Serbian Bellflower) 


Zone: 4–7 n Origin: Balkans 

(aka: Campanula ‘Blue Waterfall’) Got 

dry shade? We’ve got a plant for you! 

This Blooms of Bressingham introduction 

makes a weed-smothering mat of creeping 

stems and small dark green leaves, 

which are topped from May through 

August with small star-shaped, lavenderblue 

flowers. Although Campanula 

‘Camgood’ prefers slightly moist soils 

and part sun, we have found it’s tolerance 

for dry shade to be nothing short of 

amazing. Compared to the straight 

species, Campanula ‘Camgood’ makes a 

tidier mat with darker green leaves. In 3 

years, you should expect a 4’ wide mat of 

flowers attractive to hummingbirds. 



60148 Skagit Gdns, WA/Skagit Gardens 

Canna 

(Canna Lily) 

We are pleased to offer some 

unique canna lily selections for 

both flowers and colored foliage. 

Combine these brazen and bold 

perennials with finer-textured 

plants like ornamental grasses for 

dazzling combinations. Our plants 

are grown in gallon pots and not 

shipped as dried rhizomes. Cannas 

are extremely heavy feeders that 

also like full sun, baking heat, and 

plenty of moisture during the growing 

season. If your cannas look ratty 

during the summer, that’s a sure 

sign an extra shovel of manure is 

required. You can cut ragged plants 

to the ground even in midsummer, 

add fertilizer, water, and stand 

back. In areas with warm summers 

as well as winters above 0 degrees

F, cannas can remain in the ground, 

although they should not be 

planted after September north of 

Zone 8. In colder climates, lift the 

tubers and store them above freezing 

in dry peat moss for the winter. 

F. Canna ‘Australia’ 

(Australia Canna Lily) 



(syn: Canna ‘Feuerzauber’) We have 

grown a lot of purple-foliaged cannas but 

never anything like this. The deep 

burgundy-black foliage has a satin-like 

sheen and the intense color holds 

superbly during the summer heat. The 

foliage rises to 4–5’, topped with a 

magnificent display of large, shocking 

red flowers...a true stunner and hummingbird 

magnet. Thanks to canna guru 

Johnnie Johnson for sharing this coveted 

gem he obtained from New Zealand. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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G. Canna ‘Bengal Tiger’ 

(Bengal Tiger Variegated Canna Lily) 



(syn: Canna generalis ‘Aureostriata’ or 

Canna ‘Pretoria’) Imported from India in 

1963 by the Glasshouse Works guys, this 

is considered to be the most beautiful of 

cannas. The dramatic stalks of greenand 

yellow-striped leaves with a brilliant 

maroon edge grow to 6’ and are topped 

in summer with bright orange flowers... 

scrumptious! Canna ‘Bengal Tiger’ will 

also grow in water as an aquatic. Canna 

blooms attract hummingbirds. 



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H. Canna ‘Cleopatra’ 

(Schizophrenic Canna Lily) 



I couldn’t believe my eyes when they fell 

upon this canna at the Kunming Botanic 

Garden in China in 1996. Large purple 

blotches wove their way through the 

green leaves and into the flower stalks. If 

the flowers came from the purple side, 

they were red...from the green side of the 

leaf, they were yellow...sometimes from 

both...you get the picture. This unstable 

and highly variable chimera turned out to 

be an old but hard-to-find cultivar called 

Canna ‘Cleopatra’. We think it is time for 

a reintroduction of this fascinating attention-getter. 

Remove all solid green shoots 

to maintain the pattern. 



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I. Canna ‘Ermine’ 

(Ermine Canna Lily) 



This Curt Wallace hybrid is still regarded 

as the closest to white (as judged by a 

team of color-blind nurserymen) that is 

available in the canna family. This 3’ tall 

clumper is topped all summer with very 

large, creamy white flowers, flushed with 

pale yellow toward the center...a 

hummingbird treat. Canna ‘Ermine’ will 

allow designers to create some exciting 

and distinctive new color combinations 

in the summer garden. We are excited to 

make available this very rare and soughtafter 

hybrid. 



61248 

J. Canna glauca ‘Panache’ 

(Panache Canna Lily) 

Sun to Part Sun n 72” tall n Zone: 7–10 

Origin: USA, South America 

Originally brought into the US by 

California sea captain Commander 

Bauman, this selection of our native 

Canna glauca was passed around 

California until spotted by plantsman 

Herb Kelly, who named and introduced it 

to commerce. The narrow, pointed, greygreen 

leaves adorn the upright stalk to 6’. 

Atop the clump through summer and 

into fall are charming, narrow, salmonpink 

flowers (darker in the center)...a 

hummingbird treat. A vigorous grower, 

Canna glauca ‘Panache’ is a great native 

plant from the southeast US that can 

grow in standing water or in regular 

garden soil and even spreads fast enough 

for you to share plenty. The demand 

always seems to exceed our supply...get 

‘em while they last. 



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K. Canna indica ‘Red Stripe’ 

(Red Stripe Canna Lily) 



(poss. syn: Canna indica ‘Purpurea’) 

The 8’ tall thick stalks of Canna ‘Red 

Stripe’ are home to large (nearly 2’ long) 

leaves of purple with a dramatically 

contrasting green pattern between the 

veins. Topping, but not distracting from, 

the great bold foliage are stalks of small, 

brilliant red flowers that attract 

hummingbirds...a can’t-miss addition to 

the border! 



60931 

L. Canna ‘Intrigue’ 

(Intrigue Canna Lily) 



Designers love it, garden visitors love it, 

hummingbirds love it, we love it...so why 

are we sharing? This amazing canna, a 

1978 seedling selection from California’s 

Herb Kelly, is one of the most un-canna 

looking cannas we have grown. The very 

narrow, pointed, purple-grey foliage 

makes one of the most stunning accent 

plants in the garden. In addition, the 

narrow leaves and strong vertical habit 

make the architectural presentation of 

this canna most special. The 7’ tall 

clumps are topped in very late summer 

with small orange-red flowers, but this 

baby is truly chosen for its wonderful 

form...sort of like the babes of Baywatch. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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A. Canna ‘Musafolia’ 

(Banana Canna Lily) 



If you are into the tropical look, don’t 

miss growing the gigantic banana canna. 

Canna ‘Musafolia’ has a clouded origin 

(possibly related to Canna ‘Edulis’), but 

what we do know is that it is one heck of 

a structural element in the garden. The 

12–14’ tall stalks are home to extremely 

large, banana-like leaves...each green 

with a purple-red border. While Canna 

‘Musafolia’ rarely flowers, the flowers 

produced are small, red, and really pale 

in size compared to the foliage...still 

attracting hummingbirds. 



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B. Canna ‘Orange Punch’ 

(Orange Punch Canna Lily) 



“Amazing...I’ve never seen anything like 

it!” These are just two of the comments 

from visitors about this Kent Kelly hybrid. 

Canna ‘Orange Punch’ is a compact, fastmultiplying 

canna, topped from spring 

until frost with intense bright orange 

flowers with a yellow throat...a hummingbird 

delight. From its Canna 

iridiflora background, the flowers are 

held in long pendent racemes instead of 

the typical upright spikes. If you like 

bright gaudy colors, this unique new 

canna will quickly become one of your 

favorites! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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C. Canna ‘Pacific Beauty’ 

(Pacific Beauty Canna Lily) 



(syn: Canna ‘Semaphore’) If you haven’t 

noticed, we are lovers of the truly tacky 

and gaudy, and Canna ‘Pacific Beauty’ 

takes tackiness to a whole new level. You 

will love the luscious grey-purple foliage, 

but what will really shock you are the 

intense orange flowers that top the 6’ tall 

clumps...a hummingbird hot spot. These 

are not your typical orange flowers but 

are more of a fluorescent pumpkinorange...it 

is truly a WOW canna! 



60932 

D. Canna ‘Phasion’ PP 10,569 

(Tropicanna Lily) 



Oh, my...just when you think you’ve 

seen it all, here is the latest in “Shock 

Gardening.” This incredible recent introduction 

from Jan Potgeither of South 

Africa is a sport of the ever-popular 

Canna ‘Wyoming’. Even without flowers, 

you would surely grow Canna ‘Phasion’ 

for the foliage...purple with dramatic 

stripes of yellow and red, evenly spaced 

throughout the leaf. Atop the 7’ tall 

stems are wonderfully gaudy, shocking 

orange flowers throughout the 

summer...indeed, this is the Howard 

Stern of the plant world...guaranteed to 

get your friends talking and the 

hummingbirds darting! 



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E. Canna ‘Pink Sunburst’ 

(Pink Sunburst Canna Lily) 


Origin: S. Africa 

The rave of the plant world is our 1996 

introduction we named from Sunburst 

Flower Bulbs in South Africa. This dazzling 

canna is the hottest thing since 

summertime in Miami. Canna ‘Pink 

Sunburst’ is similar to Canna ‘Bengal 

Tiger’ (yellow- and green-striped leaves), 

except the variegated leaves have a 

reddish-pink cast. The dwarf, rapidlymultiplying 

mound of foliage is topped all 

summer by large salmon-pink flowers...a 

hummingbird party plant. We have 

finally been able to get the virus cleaned 

from our stock, which has restored the 

original vigor. Canna blooms attract 

hummingbirds. 



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F. Canna ‘Tama-Tulipa’ 

(Tama-Tulipa Perennial Hybrid Canna) 



NEW! 

(aka: Canna D12-75) Our friends 

at Yucca Do Nursery discovered 

this amazing natural canna hybrid (Canna 

glauca x Canna indica) in 2001 along a 

stream in the northern Mexican mountains. 

Canna ‘Tama-Tulipa’ is a giant in the 

garden, reaching 8’ tall for us. Because of 

the Canna glauca background, it’s quite 

stoloniferous, forming a large 10’ wide 

patch in 8 years. The clumps are topped in 

summer with small, but dazzling brilliant 

red flowers, surrounded by a bright yellow 

border...very cool! 



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G. Canna ‘Thai Rainbow’ 

(Thai Rainbow Canna Lily) 



For something truly unique, we are 

pleased to introduce Canna ‘Thai 

Rainbow’, which offers a unique leaf 

variegation pattern (reportedly radiation 

induced). Canna ‘Thai Rainbow’ forms a 

6’ tall, rapidly multiplying clump of narrow 

leaves that are banded green and cream 

with a purple flush that is particularly 

evident on the leaf edges. The clumps are 

topped with small but bright red-orange 

flowers that attract hummingbirds 

throughout the summer...looks and grows 

like a variegated form of Canna ‘Intrigue’. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62597 

H. Cardiocrinum cordatum var. 

glehnii (Japanese Perennial 

Cardiocrinum) 



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glehnii is a Japanese version of 

the Himalayan Cardiocrinum giganteum, 

except much hardier (fine in Ontario,

Canada). Cardiocrinum cordatum v. 

glehnii makes a green skunk cabbage-like 

rosette for three years, before producing 

a 6’ tall flowering stalk, lined with tubular, 

lightly fragrant green flowers. After flowering, 

the bulb divides into small pieces 

and starts the four year process over 

again. Slightly moist, but well-drained 

soils are best. Cardiocrinum cordatum 

var. glehnii has thrived for us despite 

some of our hottest summers on record. 

Planting these is a cardio workout that 

even I could enjoy. 



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I. Cardiocrinum giganteum 

(Giant Himalayan Lily) 


Zone: 6–8 n Origin: Himalayas 

Sometimes it’s up to the horticultural 

mythbusters to swing into action and this 

is one of those times. For years, I’d hear 

the oft-repeated line about cardiocrinums 

not growing in hot climates...well, hogwash. 

The problem is poorly stored 

dormant bulbs, which are usually DOA. 

We have 4-year-old seedlings that are 

growing well. These quasi-monocarpic 

(main plant dies after flowering, leaving 

small offsets) lilies grow as a basal set of 

bold-textured leaves until they store 

enough energy to produce a massive 8’ 

tall spike in summer, laden with up to 20 

large white fragrant flower, with an inner 

purple flush. After flowering, sow the seed 

or bulbils for the next generation...simply 

stunning. Light shade or morning sun in 

slightly moist soils is best for siting these 

in the garden...now get busy with your cardio 

workout! 



62187 India/Satyam Pradhan 

Carex 

(Sedge) 

The ornamental grass genus carex 

is the Rodney Dangerfield of the 

plant world...it just doesn’t get no 

respect. These mostly evergreen 

clumpers add dramatic form, 

behave well, blend texturally with 

most anything, and are easy to 

grow. Many carex are even suited 

to perform such mundane garden 

functions as lining pathways in a 

woodland garden. Great companion 

plants to hostas, most carex 

perform their best when grown in a 

moist location, although they are 

somewhat tolerant of neglect and 

resistant to deer...give a carex a try! 

J. Carex appalachica 

(Appalachian Sedge) 


Zone: 4–7, at least n Origin: USA 

This superb sedge, native from Quebec 

south to South Carolina, is a must for 

shade gardeners. Naturally occurring in 

dry woodlands, even underneath hemlocks, 

Carex appalachica is adaptable to 

almost all garden conditions...except 

swamps. The very narrow, weeping, 

mop-top looking deer-resistant foliage 

makes an airy, 18” wide clump. When 

used singly or en masse, the textural 

contrast near bolder elements is simply 

stunning. If you’ve been looking for a 

shady replacement for an unmown lawn 

or a hairpiece that matches your green 

thumb, look no further. 



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K. Carex cherokeensis 

(Cherokee Sedge) 


Zone: 6–9, possibly colder n Origin: USA 

NEW! 

Carex cherokeensis is another 

of our favorites from this wonderful 

ornamental grass genus. Carex 

cherokeensis is a native sedge, home 

from Missouri east to North Carolina and 

south to Florida where it can be found in 

a wide range of conditions from acid 

seeps to dolomite glades. Our two-yearold 

clumps are 2’ tall x 4’ wide, and 

topped in late spring with wispy flower 

spikes that reach a foot above the mound 

of luscious evergreen foliage. We’re 

growing our plant in average garden 

soils, but it is often found in very moist 

habitats in the wild. 



62472 

L. Carex divulsa 

(European Meadow Sedge) 



I picked this up in Arizona in 2003, where 

it was widely sold, grown, and promoted 

as the California native, Carex tumulicola, 

until it was finally outed as the European 

Carex divulsa. I’ll bet the West Coast econazi, 

ethnic-profiling crowd who’d been 

promoting its use were more upset than 

Mel Gibson locked in a synagogue. 

Despite the mixup, Carex divulsa is a 

fabulous sedge and has been a stellar 

performer in both our heat and humidity. 

Carex divulsa makes a lush, evergreen 

mop-top clump of narrow green foliage to 

15” tall x 30” wide that is equally at home 

in moist shade or dry sun. The clumps are 

topped with tiny bronze flower stalks in 

late April...truly fabulous! 



62188 

M. Carex morrowii ‘Silk Tassel’ 

(Silk Tassel Sedge) 



Everyone who sees this clumping carex 

can’t leave without it. From a 1970s Barry 

Yinger expedition to Japan comes this 

hard-to-find but easy-to-grow selection 

of Carex morrowii temnolepis v. temnolepis. 

The 2’ wide clump of wispy, 

thread-like, deer-resistant foliage is 

striped white-and-green...giving it a silver 

sheen in the garden. Imagine a 70-yearold 

with a mop-top cut that hasn’t been 

introduced to hair color and you get the 

picture. Carex’ Silk Tassel’ is great in the 

woodland garden...either in a mass planting 

or as a specimen near the garden 

pond...absolutely outstanding! 



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A. Carex muskingumensis ‘Oehme’ 

(Oehme’s Variegated Palm Sedge) 



This 1994 PDN introduction was found by 

our friend Wolfgang Oehme (of Oehme 

and Van Sweden—famous landscape 

designers). This sport from Wolfgang’s 

garden has the typical growth habit of the 

US native Carex muskingumensis 

(resembling a 1’ tall palm tree) but with a 

clear yellow border around the leaves. 

Although the plant emerges green, the 

vivid yellow stripes appear soon after. As 

with all sedges, Carex ‘Oehme’ has excellent 

deer resistance. 



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B. Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’ 

PP 20,955 (Everest Weeping Sedge) 



(aka: Carex ‘Finwhite’, ‘Carfitol’) Carex 

‘Everest’ is a lovely white-edged sport of 

the popular Japanese Carex oshimensis 

‘Evergold’, discovered in 2006 by Pat 

Fitzgerald of Ireland’s Fitzgerald’s 

Nursery. Carex ‘Everest’ is another 

wonderful textural ornamental grass for 

the deer-resistant woodland garden 

pallette. The 10” tall x 2’ wide graceful 

evergreen mounds of white ribbons are 

just fabulous, either as specimen plants 

or used in swirling drifts! Although the 

EU and US patent offices encourage 

non-sensical names, the breeder insists 

that Carex ‘Everest’ is the cultivar name. 



62473 

C. Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ 

(Evergold Striped Weeping Sedge) 



(aka: Carex morrowii or hachijoensis) 

This is one of the most beautiful of all the 

sedges we grow. The narrow foliage 15” 

long x 0.15” wide, arches slightly upward, 

then out to form a 2’ wide clump. Each 

leaf is vividly striped dark green and 

creamy gold. The dramatic weeping 

habit (like nurseries when they run out of 

stock) lends itself to a number of landscape 

settings...as a woodland border, 

near a water feature, or used as an eyecatching 

mass...stunning! As with all 

sedges, it’s highly deer-resistant. 



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D. Carex phyllocephala ‘Sparkler’ 

(Sparkler Sedge) 



From Japan comes one of the most 

attention-drawing plants (cures ADD) in 

our entire garden (and without flowers). 

This gorgeous, upright, evergreen deerresistant 

sedge resembles a grove of 

miniature variegated palm trees with 

cute little whorls of dramatic white- and 

green-striped foliage atop each of the 

12–15” tall stems. This is a real eyecatcher 

when planted among ferns in the 


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E. Carex texensis (Texas Sedge) 



Carex texensis is another of the great 

native sedges for textural use in the 

garden. Native from New York west to 

Nebraska and south to...you guessed it, 

Texas, Carex texensis can be found in dry 

meadows and open woodlands. In the 

garden, Carex texensis makes a charming 

5” tall x 1’ wide clump of narrow, 

wispy, evergreen foliage that can spread 

out to 30”. Come to think of it, there isn’t 

much wispiness coming out of Texas 

these days...unless you include Austin. In 

low traffic areas, Carex texensis is often 

planted on 6” centers as a seldom-mown 

lawn substitute. 



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F. Ceratostigma willmottianum 

‘Palmgold’ (Desert Skies Perennial 

Blue Plumbago) 



Blue and gold together again! This 2001 

introduction from Palmstead Nursery in 

the UK boasts brilliant golden new foliage 

on the 2’ tall upright branches. In midsummer, 

the golden foliage is highlighted 

by contrasting cobalt-blue flowers. 

Although it has survived single digit temperatures, 

it’s late to reemerge. Where it 

isn’t winter-hardy, you can still make 

great use of its vivid colors in summer 

containers. Ceratostigma ‘Palmgold’ has 

been a stalwart in our garden since 2002. 



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G. Chasmanthium latifolium 

‘River Mist’ PP 20,643 

(River Mist Northern Sea Oats) 



In the latest example of “Natives Gone 

Wild”, our very own northern sea oats, 

which ranges from Pennsylvania west to 

Arizona, has been spotted sporting a 

new “tattoo.” This discovery from the 

folks at Itsaul Plants, forms a typical 

30” tall deer-resistant clump of upright 

green stalks adorned by 9” long x 1” wide 

leaves, each heavily striped with white. 

As the flower stalks expand in early 

summer, the variegation follows the new 

growth into the developing seed heads. 

Darn, this is one sexy native, so be 

among the first to get yours. 



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H. Cheilanthes distans 

(Bristly Cloak Fern) 

Sun to Part Sun n 6” tall n Zone: 7b–10 

Origin: Australia, New Zealand 

We have been very pleased with the 

ease of growing this xeric (likes it dry)

fern from rocky outcrops in New Zealand 

and Australia. This charming dwarf fern 

makes a tight 6” tall clump of stiff black 

stipes, each adorned with stiff, green, 

crinkly foliage. Cheilanthes distans is an 

easy-to-grow rock garden specimen 

from Zone 7b south, and in the North it is 

a great container specimen. The key for 

success with Cheilanthes distans is a dry 

spot in the winter months. 



62396 

I. Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ 

(Aztec Pearl Mexican Mock Orange) 



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Choisya are small shrubs in 

the Rutaceae family (includes 

citrus) that hail from the Southwest 

deserts. Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ is a cross 

of the US native Choisya arizonica and 

the Mexican Choisya ternata, made by 

England’s Peter Moore of Longstock Park 

Nursery. In the garden, choisya are often 

used in the perennial border, since they 

blend well with other perennials. Choisya 

‘Aztec Pearl’ makes a 3’ tall (to 6’ in the 

Pacific Northwest) x 2’ wide open shrub 

with dark evergreen finger-like foliage. In 

mid-spring, the plants are topped with 

terminal clusters of pale pink buds that 

open to fragrant white citrus-like flowers...superb! 

Due to their dryland origins, 

choisyas prefer dry, well-drained soils. In 

cold climates, Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ 

makes a superb container specimen. 



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J. Choisya ternata ‘Lich’ (Sundance 

Mexican Mock Orange) 

Part Sun n 48” tall n Zone: 7b–10 


NEW! 

Choisya ternata ‘Lich’ was 

discovered in 1978 by UK 

nurseryman Peter Catt as a variegated 

branch sport on the Mexican native 

Choisya ternata, and eventually isolated to 

an all gold leaf. Introduced commercially in 

1986 at the famed Chelsea Garden show, 

Choisya ‘Lich’ (marketed as Sundance) is 

now a mainstay in warm temperate 

gardens around the world. The bright gold 

evergreen finger-like foliage adorns this 

wonderful 4’ tall x 4’ wide open shrub. In 

late spring, the plants are topped with terminal 

clusters of fragrant white flowers. A 

site with morning sun and good drainage 

and dry soils are best for long life. 



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K. Chrysanthemum ‘Frosty’ 

(Frosty Perennial Garden Mum) 



(aka: Leucanthemum ‘Frosty’) South 

Carolina plantsman, Ted Stephens, discovered 

this at a Japanese plant 

consignment shop a few years ago and 

subsequently named and introduced it to 

the trade. The typical chrysanthemumshaped 

foliage is heavily frosted with 

white when the weather is cool but fades 

a bit in the heat of summer. The 1’ tall x 3’ 

wide clumps are topped in early fall with 

small pink daisies. Wouldn’t it be nice if 

all plants were variegated? 



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L. Chrysogonum virginianum 

‘Pierre’ (Pierre’s Green and Gold) 



This eastern US native should be a staple 

in all gardens...large or small. Native in 

dry open shade, Chrysogonum virginianum 

makes a truly superb garden plant. 

The patches of 6” tall rosettes burst forth 

in spring to form 1’ wide clumps of fuzzy 

thumb-shaped green leaves and are 

topped, starting in May (NC), with 

dozens of 1” yellow-petalled daisy-like 

flowers. Chrysogonum ‘Pierre’ was 

selected as a very flat growing, longflowering 

form, which in cool weather 

can remain in flower through the summer 

(but not in the south). It was given 

to Pierre Bennerup, the intrepid owner of 

Sunny Border Nursery, by the late John 

Gallagher of CT, who we think got it from 

the late Dr. Edward Wherry. 



62398 

M. Cistus x purpureus 

(Purple Rock Rose) 



Cistus x purpureus is a hybrid of two 

Mediterranean species, Cistus ladanifer 

x Cistus creticus, originally hybridized for 

oil production. Despite its Mediterranean 

heritage, Cistus x purpureus fares quite 

well in our wet, humid summers as long 

as the soil drainage is excellent. Cistus x 

purpureus matures as a 3’ tall x 5’ wide 

shrub, clothed in gummy-feeling, narrow, 

dark green foliage. The highlight season 

is late spring, when the clump is topped 

by stunning 3.5”, pinky-purple, papery 

flowers. Each flower is highlighted by a 

dark maroon blotch at the base of each 

petal. This is one of the most askedabout 

plants at our spring open house. 



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Clematis 

(Clematis) 

You’re no doubt familiar with the 

typical vining mailbox clematis, so 

we’ve chosen the clematis road less 

traveled. Our focus is the shrubby, 

partially vining, and little-known US 

native clematis that are great for 

individual specimens as well as for 

weaving harmlessly through a 

shrub or small tree. We have found 

these clematis to be very easy to 

grow and have none of the dieback 

problems that are expected with 

the large-flower hybrids. Recent 

breakthroughs in breeding have 

greatly expanded the palette of 

these valuable garden plants. 

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A. Clematis alpina ‘Stolwijk Gold’ 

PP 18,648 (Stolwijk Gold Alpine 

Clematis) 


Zone: 5–7, at least n Origin: Europe 

From Holland’s G.C. Stolwijk and Co. 

comes this dazzling new selection of the 

European Clematis alpina with bright 

yellow foliage...yes, you read that right! 

The new growth on this 6’ tall scrambler 

is bright gold, later changing to chartreuse. 

The incredible foliage is adorned 

in May/June with pendent blue hummingbird 

attracting flowers...what a sight 

to behold! Just like those Christmas 

visions of sugar plums dancing, I can see 

those plant combinations forming in your 

fertile minds already. 



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B. Clematis ochroleuca ‘Bald Knob’ 

(Golden Bush Clematis) 


Zone: 4b–8, at least n Origin: USA 

This offering is from our original seed 

collection of the wonderful native bush 

clematis, Clematis ochroleuca, from a 

mountainous population at Bald Knob, 

Virginia (Franklin County). In late spring, 

the 15” tall x 15” wide clumps are topped 

with pendulous, fuzzy creamy-white 

bells. Following flowering, plants are 

covered with splendid seedheads which 

resemble large attractive golden balls of 

lint. I like lint! Clematis ochroleuca is perfect 

for a special spot in the rock garden. 

Save seed, since Clematis ochroleuca is 

virtually impossible to root from cuttings. 



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C. Clematis ‘Roguchi’ 

(Roguchi Clematis) 



Virtually anyone who has grown 

Clematis ‘Roguchi’ agrees this hybrid, 

from breeder Kazushige Ozawa-sani of 

Japan, is one of the finest bell-shaped 

clematis ever introduced. Starting in 

early May and continuing through 

September, this free-flowering Clematis 

integrifolia x durandii hybrid is covered 

with large 2” cobalt blue bells...a hummingbird 

treat. Clematis ‘Roguchi’ has an 

amazing range, growing equally as well 

in Minnesota as it does in Houston, 

Texas. Don’t worry about pruning, since 

it is a perennial and will die to the ground 

each season. For us, Clematis ‘Roguchi’ 

makes a 6’ tall clambering vine...perfect 

for weaving through shrubs like a motorbike 

in a traffic jam. 



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D. Clinopodium coccineum ‘Amber 

Blush’ (Amber Blush Scarlet Calamint) 


Origin: USA 

NEW! 

This amazing variant of the 

southeast US native 

Clinopodium coccineum was discovered 

along Weaver River in the Florida 

Panhandle (Santa Rosa County—the 


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hanging chad place) by Fred Spicer of the 

Birmingham Botanic Garden, Rick 

Lewandowski of Mt. Cuba, and Florida 

plantsman, Ron Miller. The 2’ tall x 3’ 

wide see-through clump of thin woody 

stems is adorned with small narrow 

green leaves. Starting in late summer, the 

clump is ablaze with tubular bright yellow 

flowers, each with a slight blush of 

orange. The flowers continue until frost 

and are a favorite of hummingbirds. 

Well-drained soils are the key to growing 

Clinopodium coccineum. 



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Colocasia 

(Taro, Elephant Ear) 

The elephant ears we offer differ 

from the more common green boxstore 

types. We offer many new and 

hard-to-find selections with colorful 

leaves as well as colorful stems. We 

are particularly excited to offer the 

new Royal Hawaiian series of elephant 

ears from Hawaiian breeder 

John Cho that were bred for their 

ornamental value. Colocasias are 

very heavy feeders, so if your plant 

isn’t growing enough, you either 

need more heat or more nitrogen. 

All of the colocasias we offer are 

hardy here in Zone 7b. Although 

suitable for soggy conditions, the 

cold-hardiness of colocasia is 

increased in soil that is not soggy 

during the winter. Colocasia work 

their way upward each year, so 

every few years, re-bury the tubers 

to at least 6” deep. Where they 

remain in the ground over winter, 

they will be quite late to re-emerge 

in late spring or early summer, 

unless they are covered with 3–6” of 

mulch in early fall. In parts of the 

country, a few of the newer cultivars 

do not form large tubers and, if dug 

in winter, cannot be stored dry due 

to a lack of adequate food reserves. 

These are best overwintered in containers 

in a cool basement or garage 

that remains above freezing. They 

also will not take a notion to grow 

until the summer temperatures 

escalate. 

E. Colocasia ‘Coffee Cups’ 

(Coffee Cups Elephant Ear) 


Origin: Asia 

Colocasia ‘Coffee Cups’ was discovered 

in the wild by Indonesian botanist 

Gregory Hambali and brought to the US 

by aroid expert Alan Galloway. Colocasia 

‘Coffee Cups’ makes a stunning 6’ tall 

clump of Colocasia ‘Fontanesii’-like 

leaves (glossy olive green) with a dark 

purple-black stem. The unique feature is 

the dramatic leaf cupping, even more 

dramatic than Colocasia ‘Big Dipper’. As 

the leaf fills with water, the stem gives 

enough for the leaf to dump out its catch 

before refilling...fascinating. Obviously, it 

performs best in freshly ground soil. 

Colocasia ‘Coffee Cups’ sends out 

above-ground runners...but only in the 

fall. Most of the plants previously sold in

the US under this name are actually 

Colocasia ‘Big Dipper’. 



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F. Colocasia esculenta 

‘Black Coral’ PPAF (Black Coral 

Perennial Elephant Ear) 



(aka: Colocasia 2006-147) We are thrilled 

to offer the most incredible elephant ear 

yet from the breeding program of Hawaii’s 

Dr. John Cho. Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ 

represents an amazing breeding breakthrough, 

forming a 3.5’ tall clump of very 

glossy, jet black leaves with heavy 

corrugation. We originally tossed around 

the name “Exxon Valdez,” since it looks 

like someone covered the leaves in crude 

oil...amazing! We have had this on trial 

since 2007 and I guarantee that visitors 

will stop in their tracks over this one. 



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G. Colocasia esculenta ‘Black 

Magic’ (Black Magic Elephant Ear) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Asia 

From California’s Walter Pagels comes 

this elephant ear that could only be 

described as AWESOME!!!! This is a four 

exclamation point plant if there ever was 

one. The dusty, solid purple-black leaves 

to 2’ long, make this elephant ear one of 

the most spectacular forms ever introduced...especially 

great for designers 

who love purples and blacks! It makes a 

giant clump to 5–6’ tall with a similar 

spread. Our plant has survived 0 degrees 

F with no problem and no mulch! 



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H. Colocasia esculenta 

‘Blue Hawaii’ PP 20,003 

(Blue Hawaii Elephant Ear) 

Sun n 30” tall n Zone: 7b–10, guessing 


(aka: Colocasia 2005-24) There’s nothing 

blue about this 2008 John Cho hybrid, 

except for you if you don’t get one before 

they sell out. The medium green 12” long 

leaves are highlighted by the most dramatic 

purple veins we’ve ever seen on an 

elephant ear. On the leaf back, the veins 

are equally dramatic, only cranberry 

instead of purple. This small elephant ear 

tops out for us at only 30” tall...perfect for 

a smaller location. Remember, rich moist 

soil grows the best elephant ears. 



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I. Colocasia esculenta 

‘Coal Miner’ (Coal Miner Elephant Ear) 


at least n Origin: China, India 

Several years ago, we received plants 

from India as Colocasia antiquorum. One 

exceptional clone was later christened 

Colocasia ‘Coal Miner’. In appearance, 

Colocasia ‘Coal Miner’ looks like a larger 

version of Colocasia ‘Illustris’ except for 

emerging 2 months earlier (late March in 

NC), and not spreading underground as 

vigorously as Colocasia ‘Illustris’. The 

black leaf pattern is similar to Colocasia 

‘Illustris’, but the background leaf color is 

quite different (dark olive vs. medium 

green) and the emerging new leaves 

have a stunning velvet patina. For us, 

Colocasia ‘Coal Miner’ tops out at 54” 

tall, while Colocasia ‘Illustris’ only 

reaches 40” for us. I think you will agree 

that Colocasia ‘Coal Miner’ is worth 

excavating a new hole. 



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J. Colocasia esculenta 

‘Diamond Head’ PP 19,939 

(Diamond Head Elephant Ear) 



(aka: Colocasia 2005-17) Colocasia 

‘Diamond Head’ is another 2008 release 

from John Cho’s breeding program that 

takes elephant ears to a whole new level. 

With this introduction, John has been able 

to combine the color of Colocasia ‘Black 

Magic’ with the glossy leaf surface usually 

seen only in alocasias. The 15” long, 

glossy, chocolate-black, lightly rufflededged 

leaves compose a well-behaved 

4’ tall clump. Remember, rich moist soil 

grows the best elephant ears. 



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K. Colocasia esculenta ‘Jack’s 

Giant’ (Jack’s Giant Elephant Ear) 


at least n Origin: E. Asia, India 

I hope you’ve got your beanstalk planted 

‘cause ‘Jack’s Giant’ is here. We received 

our original plant from Jack de Vroomen of 

Marlboro Bulb Company, who brought 

this to us from Costa Rica. The tuber was 

much larger and shaped differently from 

other Colocasia esculenta forms we had 

grown. In our garden, the plants easily 

reached 7’ tall, even in a very dry section, 

with medium green leaves similar to typical 

Colocasia esculenta. We are pretty 

sure this is a triploid form, which should 

increase winter hardiness. Remember, rich 

organic soils that are moist during the 

growing season result in the best growth. 

Despite the lack of calories, we hope you’ll 

enjoy supersizing your garden! 



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L. Colocasia esculenta 

‘Kona Coffee’ PPAF 

(Kona Coffee Elephant Ear) 



Colocasia ‘Kona Coffee’ represents the 

2011 introduction from master breeder, Dr. 

John Cho of Hawaii. This is the first dwarf 

plant from John’s work, and could best be 

described as a dwarf Colocasia ‘Diamond 

Head’. The 2’ tall, fast-offsetting tight 

clump is topped all summer with glossy 

brown, coffee-colored leaves. Colocasia 

‘Kona Coffee’ makes a great container 

plant or addition to the garden where it can 

be used en masse with contrasting colors. 



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A. Colocasia esculenta ‘Lemonade’ 

(Lemonade Elephant Ear) 



This new PDN introduction is a solid gold 

leaf sport from Alan Galloway’s 

Colocasia ‘Limeade’. Although similar to 

Colocasia ‘Elena’ in color, Colocasia 

‘Lemonade’ has proven to be far superior 

in our winter hardiness trials. Despite our 

record-setting summer, the 4’ clumps 

looked great in full sun...as long as the 

soil remained moist. 



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B. Colocasia esculenta ‘Mojito’ 

PP 21,995 (Mojito Elephant Ear) 



If you’re looking to add another wild and 

crazy elephant ear to your garden, drink 

up. Colocasia ‘Mojito’ (pronounced 

“Mo-he-toe”) is a sport of Colocasia 

‘Burgundy Stem’ via Colocasia ‘Black 

Marble’, discovered at Florida’s 

Agristarts. Named after the popular 

Cuban mixed drink, the amazing leaves 

are medium green with dark purple 

flecks throughout...just too cool! In moist, 

rich soils, you can expect the clump to 

reach 3’, less in drier sites. Although winter-hardy 

in Zone 7b, the central tuber 

will often die in the low teens F, so to get 

larger-sized plants, mulch well in winter 

to save the central tuber. 



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C. Colocasia esculenta 

‘Nancy’s Revenge’ 

(Nancy’s Revenge Elephant Ear) 


Zone: 8a–10 n Origin: Asia 

Colocasia ‘Nancy’s Revenge’ was introduced 

at the 2000 International Aroid 

Society meeting in Florida, where it was 

the most drooled-upon plant. Emerging 

solid green, the 25” long, light green 

leaves begin turning buttercream-yellow 

along the center at the onset of flowering, 

with which the coloring is genetically tied. 

The color pours down into the main vein 

creating a huge, bold Y-pattern in the 

center of the leaf, then bursts into the lateral 

(side) veins and begins its march to 

the margins. Colocasia ‘Nancy’s Revenge’ 

sends out lots of side stolons that will 

root into the soil where moisture is adequate. 

As with all elephant ears...mo’ 

moisture...mo’ bigger. Colocasia ‘Nancy’s 

Revenge’ was discovered in the 

Caribbean and imported by Jerry Kranz, 

who later named the plant for his business 

partner, Nancy McDaniels of Florida. 



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D. Colocasia esculenta ‘Rhubarb’ 

(Rhubarb Elephant Ear) 


Origin: Asia 

This new elephant ear is a real WOW 

plant. Colocasia ‘Rhubarb’ was “discovered” 

by Burl Mostul on a trip to Hawaii, 


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where he found a clump growing in a 

suburban garden and realized its potential. 

The 4’ tall stems that hold the large 

green leaves are brilliant red. We’re not 

talking about a little anthocyanin pigment 

you have to strain to see, but we 

are talking real WOW red from 100’ 

away. Be the first in your neighborhood 

to dazzle your friends. 



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E. Colocasia fallax 

(Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Thailand, Vietnam 

We acquired this delightful elephant ear 

from the Galloway brothers, Alan and 

Frank. Unlike most other elephant ears, 

this light shade- and moisture-lover 

forms rounded leaves of velvety, medium 

green, each highlighted by a wide silver 

streak down the center vein with smaller 

silver veins radiating from the center to 

the leaf edge. The plants are adorned all 

summer with small yellow spathe and 

spadix flowers. The 18” tall plants make 

2’ wide clumps in 3 years but spread 

much faster (4’ wide patch in 2 years) in 

very wet soils by means of short, aboveground 

stolons...quite unique and quite 

beautiful! 



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F. Colocasia gigantea Thailand 

Giant Strain (Super-sized Elephant Ear) 


Zone: 8–10 n Origin: Thailand 

Make mine super-sized! This huge strain 

of the giant elephant ear was grown from 

wild collected seed (PES 1003B) from 

Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, in 

2003 by former PDN Research Manager 

Petra Schmidt. In the wild, the plants 

reached a massive 9’ tall, which is much 

larger than the clone of Colocasia gigantea 

we currently grow. For us, each 

individual leaf grows in excess of 5’ long 

x 4’ wide. Each seedling will differ 

slightly, but massive plants will be the 

result. In foliage, the leaves are an attractive 

glaucous-grey which is typical of this 

species. From an early age, the plants are 

adorned with clusters of dramatically 

large, pleasantly scented, white flowers. 



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G. Colocasia heterochroma ‘Dark 

Shadows’ (Yunnan Dwarf Elephant Ear) 


Zone: 7b–10, guessing n Origin: China 

This fascinating new colocasia species 

was discovered at 4,000’ elevation in 

Yingjiang, Yunnan Province, China. The 

plant was subsequently named in 1993 

by China’s aroid expert, Dr. Li Heng. 

Colocasia heterochroma has been hardy 

for us since 2002, forming a small patch 

to only 8” tall x 18” wide...a far cry from 

its taller cousins. Colocasia heterochroma 

spreads very slowly via short 

underground rhizomes. The 6” long x 

4” wide leaves are silvery green with a

dramatic black interveinal leaf pattern. 

If the leaves aren’t enough to get you 

excited, how about the naked, unisexual 

flowers??? Colocasia heterochroma 

‘Dark Shadows’ is an amazing summer 

container plant, but in the garden, 

Colocasia heterochroma doesn’t emerge 

for us until June, so chill out! 



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Coniogramme 

(Bamboo Fern) 

This group of mostly Asian ferns 

has a uniquely tropical appearance 

but have been quite satisfactory for 

years in our temperate garden. 

While the genus is mostly stoloniferous, 

they are slow to spread, 

making fantastic garden specimens. 

This has become one of our 

favorite genera of ferns. 

H. Coniogramme intermedia 

‘Rasha’ (Rasha Perennial Bamboo Fern) 



NEW! 

This is one seriously odd 

fern...heck it’s even odd for a 

coniogramme, which itself is pretty odd. 

Coniogramme ‘Rasha’ was discovered in 

Toyama Prefecture, Japan...perhaps on a 

nuclear waste facility. The 18” tall fronds, 

bizarrely distorted like a fern after rigor 

mortis, emerge from a slowly spreading 

rhizome. To quote President Abraham 

Lincoln, “People who like this sort of thing 

will find this the sort of thing they like.” 



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I. Coniogramme intermedia 

‘Shishi’ (Shishi Bamboo Fern) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: China, Japan 

Coniogramme ‘Shishi’ is a rather rare and 

unusual form of the Asian bamboo fern. 

The upright, dark glossy-green, tardilydeciduous 

2’ tall fronds are composed of 

large pinnae (fern leaflets) each ending 

in a fancy petticoat-like crest. Expect a 

3’ wide patch in 5 years, thanks to the 

spreading rhizome. Rich, moist soils 

result in the best growth, while very dry 

soils will slow its spread to a crawl...a 

dramatic specimen in the garden! 



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J. Coniogramme intermedia 

‘Yoroi Musha’ (Yoroi Musha 

Intermediate Bamboo Fern) 


Zone: 7b–10, possibly colder 


Japanese nurserymen are known for 

finding (and creating) odd mutant plants 

and there is no better example than 

Coniogramme intermedia ‘Yoroi Musha’. 

The 3’ tall x 2’ wide fronds emerge from a 

slowly creeping rhizome (4’ wide in 5 

years in NC). Each glossy, dark green 

frond has pinnae that randomly mutate 

and form odd protrusions, ensuring that 

no two fronds are exactly alike. We find 

that these easy-to-grow coniogrammes 

are equally at home in dry or moist soils. 



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K. Coniogramme japonica 

‘Variegata’ (Variegated Perennial 

Japanese Bamboo Fern) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least 

Origin: China, Japan 

This fascinating selection of bamboo fern 

was shared by Judith Jones, who got the 

plant from former California fern collector, 

Gordon Becker. For us, it has made a 

tremendous 3–4’ wide patch in the garden 

where it spreads by short rhizomes. 

Emerging from the rhizomes are 3’ tall, 

upright, glossy-green, deciduous leaves, 

each composed of large pinnae and decorated 

with small “variegated” bands. 

We truly love this plant and are glad to 

finally have enough to share. 



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L. Coreopsis gladiata Florida form 

(Coastal Plain Tickseed) 


Origin: USA 

NEW! 

In 2001, we picked up this gem 

in the Florida panhandle where 

it resides, and have been so impressed 

with it since that we had to share. 

Coreopsis gladiata has been thoroughly 

confused by herbarium botanists (folks 

who identify only dead, smashed plants) 

to the point that some think it’s the same 

as Coreopsis helianthoides (a stoloniferous, 

glossy leaf species), and others think 

it’s an annual. Coreopsis gladiata is a tight 

clumping species composed of upright 

stems and thick, hairy 3” long linear 

leaves. The 18” wide clumps are topped, 

starting in mid-October, with thin stalks 

of bright golden daisies to 30” tall. 

Despite being native in moist sand, we 

grow them with yuccas where they thrive! 



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M. Corydalis ‘Berry Exciting’ 

PP 18,917 (Berry Exciting Corydalis) 


Zone: 5–8a, possibly warmer 


If you’ve been looking for another 

screamer for your garden, we’ve got just 

the plant. The folks at Terra Nova turned 

the foliage on Corydalis ‘Blackberry 

Wine’ to bright gold, and I mean bright! 

In spring, this amazing new deer-resistant 

selection makes an 18” wide mound 

of bright golden foliage topped, starting 

in late spring, with the same blackberrycolored 

flowers of the parent. I can think 

of few plants with this much potential to 

bring the effect of sunshine into a woodland 

garden. 



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Crinum 

(Crinum Lily) 

Crinum lilies are truly classic southern 

pass-along, summer-flowering 

sun perennials. Crinums have 

thrived for hundreds of years at 

abandoned home sites where daffodils 

have long ago turned up their 

toes. The giant clumps of bold, 

tropical, lily-like foliage make an 

imposing architectural statement in 

the garden. In summer, crinum lily 

clumps are adorned with an array 

of pink-to-white flower types...usually 

fragrant. Crinums are 

extremely adaptable...either in dry 

or in boggy soils. Think of crinum 

lilies as a horticultural IRA for your 

grandkids to remember you by. 

A. Crinum x digweedii ‘Stars and 

Stripes’ (Stars and Stripes Crinum Lily) 



Crinum ‘Stars and Stripes’ is a 1977 Thad 

Howard introduction that makes a 

compact clump to 20” tall. The narrow 

pleated foliage on this Crinum scabrum x 

Crinum erubescens hybrid gives rise to 

sturdy 2’ stalks of stunning late summer 

flowers with white petals and dramatic red 

stripes down the center. In appearance, it 

resembles Crinum scabrum, but with more 

hardiness. For overall star power, this is one 

of the best crinums we have grown. 



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B. Crinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet’ 

(Ellen Bosanquet Crinum Lily) 



This is still considered one of the finest 

crinum lilies for the home garden. This 

vigorously multiplying hybrid (possibly 

Crinum ‘JC Harvey’ x Crinum scabrum) 

was hybridized in Florida during the 

1920s by Louis Bosanquet and named 

after his wife. Crinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet’ 

begins flowering in mid-June and 

continues through most of the summer. 

The large, reddish-purple flowers, on 

2’ stalks, emit a delightful spicy fragrance. 

The rosette of wavy, glossy, 

tropical-looking foliage is a great addition 

to the garden, even without the flowers. 



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C. Crinum erubescens 

(South American Swamp Crinum Lily) 


at least n Origin: S. America 

One of the classic pass-along plants of 

the deep South is Crinum erubescens... 

the South American equivalent of our 

native Crinum americanum. The wide, 

30” long, glossy-green leaves form a 

large clump that spreads by means of a 

large, underground rhizome. In moist 

soil, Crinum erubescens will make a large 

colony, while it is more restrained in normal 

garden soil. The clumps are topped 

with 3’ tall red stalks of sweet-scented, 

spidery white flowers that continue from 

July to frost. 



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D. Crinum ‘Infusion’ 

(Infusion Crinum Lily) 



This superb new hybrid crinum is a cross 

of Crinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet’ x Crinum 

‘J.C. Harvey’ from Florida crinum breeder 

Alani Davis. Crinum ‘Infusion’ is a 

vigorous grower, topped, starting in early 

summer, with 3’+ tall sturdy spikes with 

up to a dozen well-formed, outfacing, 

bright cherry-red flowers. This is 

certainly one of the best new crinum 

hybrids we have grown in years. 



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E. Crinum ‘Mrs. James Hendry’ 

(Mrs. James Hendry Crinum Lily) 



This 1915 crinum hybrid from the late 

Henry Nehrling is a very compact and 

tidy crinum lily with rigidly erect, glossy, 

bright green foliage. Throughout the late 

spring and early summer, the offsetting 

clumps are topped with 4.5’ or taller 

sturdy spikes ending in large clusters of 

very fragrant white flowers with a pinklavender 

blush toward the tips. Crinum 

‘Mrs. James Hendry’ is one of the first 

crinums to flower in the spring, beginning 

for us in late April. 



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F. Crinum ‘Summer Nocturne’ 

(Summer Nocturne Crinum Lily) 



This vigorous and heavy-flowering Thad 

Howard cross of Crinum moorei and 

Crinum erubescens has become one of 

our favorite crinums. The 2’ tall, purple 

flower spikes arise from among the lush 

green foliage starting in mid-July and 

continuing until frost. Each spike produces 

5–6 large, widely open, pale pink 

flowers that darken toward the end of the 

petals. Each flower boasts a phenomenal 

sweet fragrance that perfumes for quite a 

distance around the clump...AMAZING! 



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G. Crinum ‘Sundance’ 

(Sundance Crinum Lily) 



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Crinum ‘Sundance’ is a littleknown, 

but very nice cross of 

Crinum scabrum x Crinum loddigesianum. 

For us Crinum ‘Sundance’ makes a very 

vigorous grower that offsets freely. The 

glossy green foliage makes a compact 2’ 

tall x 3’ wide clump, topped in summer 

with 2’ tall stalks of fragrant white flowers 

with pale pink central stripes. 



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H. Crinum ‘Super Ellen’ 

(Super Ellen Crinum Lily) 



You’ve never seen anything quite like 

this...obviously, a steroid-induced plant if 

I’ve ever seen one. This Tom Perry cross 

of Crinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet’ x Crinum 

bulbispermum produces massive, glossy 

green leaves that can reach 7’ long, 

topped with sturdy 6’ tall spikes that are 

loaded with large, outfacing, cherry red 

flowers starting in early June and continuing 

through the summer months. It may 

take a few years for the bulb to become 

mature enough to produce its monstrous 

proportions, but the wait is well worth it. 



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Crocosmia 

(Montbretia) 

Crocosmia is a wonderful genus of 

easy-to-grow South African iris 

relatives whose flower stalks arise 

from fast-multiplying underground 

corms. While crocosmias have 

been hybridized for over a century, 

many of the fine old cultivars have 

been lost to the trade. One of the 

few fast-multiplying forms that still 

dominates the market, Crocosmia 

‘Lucifer’, actually crowds itself out 

so quickly that it rarely flowers 

after the first year. We have chosen 

a combination of old and new 

selections that have proven to be 

exceptional performers in our sun 

perennial trials. 

I. Crocosmia ‘Walbreyes’ 

PP 17,165 (Bright Eyes Montbretia) 

Sun n 20” tall n Zone: 6–9, possibly 

colder n Origin: Hybrid 

This new dwarf, free-flowering crocosmia 

from the UK’s David Tristam is 

topped from July through September 

with 20” tall spikes of brilliant orange, 

outward-facing flowers with a deep red 

central pattern...hummingbird acclaimed. 

The sterile (horticulturally neutered) 

Crocosmia ‘Walbreyes’ was also selected 

for its ability to continue to flower heavily 

even when the clump of rhizomes 

becomes overcrowded. Rotten 

name...stunning plant. 



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J. Crocosmia ‘Walcroy’ 

(Walberton Yellow Montbretia) 



This new crocosmia hybrid from the UK’s 

David Tristam produces 2’ tall flowering 

stalks, each with large numbers of 2” 

wide, outfacing golden flowers with 

recurved petals. The soft, sword-like 

green foliage is nearly hidden by the 

masses of flowers during the summer 

months...a breeding breakthrough and 

hummingbird attractor. 



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K. Crocosmia ‘Walrhead’ 

PP 15,587 (Little Redhead Montbretia) 



This fabulous new sterile dwarf 

crocosmia comes from the UK breeding 

program of David Tristam. Despite the 

silly name, this gem is one of the best 

crocosmias we have grown. The 20” 

stalks that rise just above the soft, green, 

sword-like leaves are topped, starting in 

July and continuing until September, with 

brilliant red-orange (RHS 41A) outfacing 

flowers...hummingbirds say “Bravo!” 



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L. Cuphea glutinosa 

(Mexican Heather) 


at least n Origin: USA 

NEW! 

This amazing plant, native to 

only a few counties in east 

Texas and west Louisiana is one of the 

finest full sun groundcovers that we’ve 

ever grown...native or otherwise. The low 

mounding 8” tall x 4’ wide (10 years) 

mats consist of arching, wiry, reddish 

stems, clothed with tiny pointed green 

leaves. Each clump is covered from late 

April through November with hundreds 

of small, light purple flowers... each one 

with dark stripes radiating out from the 

center... extremely cute, and a superb 

groundcover! Cuphea glutinosa should 

not be used by gardeners on a glutenfree 

landscape diet. 



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M. Cuphea micropetala 

(Mexican Giant Cigar Plant) 



Thank goodness horticultural amnesty 

has allowed this Mexican immigrant to 

remain in the US. Cuphea micropetala 

forms a stunning 3’ tall x 3’ wide deciduous 

clump, topped starting in early fall 

with small tubular flowers that line the 

upper 1’ of each stem. The flowers open 

bright yellow, but as the flowers age, the 

base turns orange-red before the entire 

flower takes on that color. The results are 

bicolor flowers so beloved by the butterflies 

and hummingbirds we have to 

declare a temporary no-fly zone while we 

take cuttings. In cold climates, it may be 

slow to return in spring, but our plants 

have been reliable to 8 degrees F. 



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A. Curcuma ‘Sulee Sunshine’ 

(Sulee Sunshine Hidden Cone Ginger) 



Curcuma ‘Sulee Sunshine’ is a new and 

wonderful curcuma hybrid from Thailand 

breeder Annop Ongsakul. Developed for 

the tropical cut flower market, Curcuma 

‘Sulee Sunshine’ has come through two 

mild winters (15 F). This splendid selection 

flowers for us from August through 

October with 9” stalks, topped with longlasting 

8” flower “cones,” dipped in pink 

and yellow. As a background, the 

18” long x 8” wide pleated green leaves 

naturally fold away from the flowers 

unlike many of the other curcumas. This 

is an exceptional selection for warm 

climate gardens or as an amazing 

container specimen in the North. 



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B. Cyclamen coum Silver Leaf form 

(Coum Hardy Perennial Cyclamen) 


Zone: 4–8 n Origin: Europe, Asia 

NEW! 

From a round corm which sits 

atop the ground, these cute 

rock garden-sized perennials burst forth 

in late fall with small, rounded, quartersized 

silver leaves highlighted by a 

dramatic black green border. Cyclamen 

coum forms small clumps adorned in 

late winter (January, February in NC) by 

the 2” tall flowers ranging from pink to 

purple. The clumps go summer dormant 

and prefer to be very dry during this rest 

period. This can be accomplished by 

planting them under the canopy of 

conifers or large trees. 



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C. Cynara cardunculus 

(Perennial Cardoon) 


Origin: Morocco 

Cardoon makes a dramatic evergreen 

statement in the sunny perennial border 

with its 3–4’ long, arching, ghost-like, 

jagged soft-grey foliage. Once the 3’ 

wide clumps are established, they are 

topped with 6’ tall stalks of blue-violet, 

thistle-like flowers in late summer. After 

flowering, the plants die back to the 

ground for a month-long rest, then begin 

growing again. For a striking bold-textured 

accent plant in the garden, you 

aren’t going to beat cardoon! Welldrained 

soils are best. Cardoon, which 

sounds more like a mythical place in 

Scotland than a plant, was actually chosen 

by the Royal Horticultural Society as 

one of the top plants of the last 200 

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Cypripedium 

(Lady Slipper Orchid) 

Certainly, these hardy terrestrial 

orchids are among the most desired 

of all woodland garden plants, 

despite their often finicky requirements. 

We are pleased to offer an 

increasing selection of nurserypropagated 

species and hybrids 

(more online). Please understand 

that an average of 7 years is 

required to grow these from seed in 

vitro, therefore the price will never 

compete with that of wild-collected 

plants. When planted, the roots 

should lay horizontally, just below 

the soil surface. We are excited to 

be able to offer some of the very 

rare and wonderful Frosch hybrids 

from Germany. While we have chosen 

the easiest of the species and 

the most vigorous of hybrids, lady 

slipper orchids are not plants for 

beginning gardeners. 

D. Cypripedium ‘Gisela’ 

(Gisela Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid) 


Zone: 4–7, probably colder 


This 1992 Werner Frosch hybrid is a 

cross of the Chinese Cypripedium 

macranthos x the American C. parviflorum 

v. parviflorum. This robust grower 

makes a patch of 15” tall stems, each 

topped in mid-May with a creamy yellow 

pouch with burgundy streaks, backed by 

three large sepals of dark burgundy with 

a flush of yellow. These are floweringsized 

plants. 



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E. Cypripedium japonicum 

(Japanese Ladyslipper Orchid) 


Zone: 4–7a, at least 


I’ll never forget the first time I saw this 

orchid at the US National Arboretum. I 

had never seen anything quite this beautiful. 

The spectacular, heavily-pleated 

green leaves resemble a Japanese hand 

fan opened horizontally atop a 6” tall 

stem. Held just above the foliage is a 

scrumptious pink ladyslipper-like flower. 

As you can imagine, the supply of these 

nursery-propagated plants is very 

limited. These are not easy to grow and 

should only be tried by very serious 

gardeners and plant collectors. Plant in 

humus rich soil, and expect two years to 

re-establish enough to flower. 



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F. Cypripedium 

‘Lothar Pinkepank’ (Lothar 

Pinkepank Hardy Perennial 

Ladyslipper Orchid) 

Light Shade n 24” tall n Zone: 3–8a 

Origin: USA 

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We are very excited to offer this 

exciting and vigorous 2005 

Heinz Pinkepank hybrid of Cypripedium 

pubescens x Cypripedium kentuckiense. 

In appearance, Cypripedium ‘Lothar 

Pinkepank’ resembles Cypripedium kentuckiense 

except the pouch is creamy 

yellow, slightly smaller, and the tepals are

darker cinnamon and more spiraled. How 

could you not like anything named 

Pinkepank? Our offerings are all floweringsized 

plants...quantities are very limited. 



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G. Cypripedium ‘Maria’ 

(Maria Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid) 



This 1991 Werner Frosch hybrid is the 

result of a romantic interlude between 

Cypripedium parviflorum v. parviflorum 

and Cypripedium macranthos v. speciosum. 

The result is a vigorous hybrid which, 

in mid-spring, produces 14” tall stalks of 

flowers with white pockets, occasionally 

stained with burgundy near the top, then 

complemented by twisted sepals of dark 

burgundy. Our offerings are all floweringsized 

plants. 



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H. Cypripedium ‘Philipp’ 

(Philipp Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid) 



This 1996 Werner Frosch introduction is 

a hybrid of the Chinese Cypripedium 

macranthos and the large-growing 

American Cypripedium kentuckiense. 

Cypripedium ‘Philipp’ makes a robust 

hybrid to nearly 2’ tall, topped in late 

spring with large slippers of white with 

maroon spots near the top and backed by 

stunning, large, deep purple sepals often 

streaked white...a truly amazing plant! 

These are all flowering-sized plants. 




I. Cypripedium ‘Sabine Pastel’ 

(Sabine Pastel Hardy Perennial 




NEW! 

Cypripedium ‘Sabine Pastel’ is 

a rare white-flowered form of 

Cypripedium ‘Sabine’, which comes from 

a cross of the Chinese Cypripedium fasciolatum 

and the Chinese Cypripedium 

macranthos. Atop the 18” stalk in early 

spring sits an obscenely large, Grade A 

egg-sized pure white flower. We have 

grown this cross since 2006, and have 

been thrilled at its heat tolerance. Our 

seed-grown plants are all flowering size. 




J. Cypripedium 

‘Ulla Silkens’ (Ulla Silkens 

Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid) 



Cypripedium ‘Ulla Silkens’ is a stunning 

1996 hybrid from Svante Malmgren. This 

vigorous hybrid strain is a cross of the 

American Cypripedium reginae x the rare 

Chinese Cypripedium flavum. 

Cypripedium ‘Ulla Silkens’ is much easier 

to grow than its parents and will take a 

good bit of sun in cooler climates, but 

still prefers moist alkaline soils. The 2’ tall 

flowering stalks that appear in mid- to 

late-June are topped with huge slippers 

of burgundy and white, backed by three 

large, pure white sepals. The clumps will 

become quite large with nearly 100 

flowers per clump. Our offerings are 

flowering-sized plants grown from seed. 




K. Cypripedium ‘Victoria’ 

(Victoria Hardy Perennial 




NEW! 

This 2005 Peter Corkhill hardy 

ladyslipper orchid hybrid 

combines the US native Cypripedium 

parviflorum var. pubescens with the 

Asian Cypripedium fasciolatum. The 

resulting vigorous hybrid produces stalks 

topped with a creamy yellow pouch 

backed by light brown sepals. This is a 

similar cross of Cypripedium ‘Inge’ 

except using the larger flowered form 

of Cypripedium parviflorum. Our lady - 

slipper orchid offerings are all 

flowering-sized plants. 




Dahlia 

(Dahlia) 

We thought it would be cool to offer 

some of the more unusual species 

and garden-worthy hybrids often 

overlooked by the dahlia societies. 

Many of the purple-foliaged dahlias 

are truly stunning in the summer 

garden, as are the lesser-known, 

wild-collected species. For us, 

dahlias are winter hardy in Zone 7b 

when grown in well-drained soil, but 

a light mulch is always helpful in 

case of a severe winter. In colder 

zones, dahlias can be dug and stored 

in dry peat moss for the winter. 

L. Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ 

(Bishop of Llandaff Dahlia) 



The bronzy-black foliage of Dahlia 

‘Bishop of Llandaff’ makes a stunning 

feature in the border, even before it is 

topped with wow-red flowers (RHS color 

45A) held above the foliage. For us, “The 

Bishop” flowers in late June and July and 

then takes a break from flowering until 

nights cool in early September, when it 

resumes attracting hummingbirds with 

its floral show. For trivia buffs, this dahlia 

was named for Bishop Hughes of 

Llandaff (now Cardiff), Wales, UK, in 

1924 and won the prestigious Award of 

Merit from the RHS in 1928. In 2004, 

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ made the RHS 

list of the top plants of the last 200 

years...quite an honor. 



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A. Dahlia ‘David Howard’ 

(David Howard Dahlia) 



If single-flowered dahlias just don’t have 

enough “oomph” for your garden, then 

Dahlia ‘David Howard’ is for you. The 

dark black-purple foliage composes a 2’ 

clump, topped for most of the summer 

with large, 4”, fully double flowers. Each 

flower is light orange at the base of the 

petals and bright orange in the 

center...attractive to hummingbirds. The 

orange flower color in front of the dark 

purple foliage is a real screamer of a 

combination. 



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B. Dahlia ‘Flame’ PPAF 

(Flame Perennial Dahlia) 



This horticultural libido-rising dahlia 

from the Happy Dahlia series is hotter 

than a night in Bangkok’s Phat Phong 

district. The dark purple leaves adorn the 

28” stalks (a dwarf...how kinky), which 

serve as a foil for the 5” flaming orangered 

flowers with bright golden centers...a 

hummingbird magnet. Hide the straight 

kids and grandparents...this is one sexy 

dahlia! You can dig it figuratively all 

summer, but also do so literally in the fall 

if you garden north of Zone 7b. 



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C. Danae racemosa (Poet’s Laurel) 

Part Sun to Shade n 36” tall n Zone: 7–8, 

at least n Origin: Iran, Caucasus 

From Iran and other nearby “axis of evil” 

countries comes one of our favorite garden 

plants. This highly coveted plant will 

never be found at Wal-Mart...due to its 

slow propagation. From seed, it takes 5–7 

years to become a saleable plant! Prized 

by florists and gardeners alike, the 4’ 

long green stems, that arch outward 

from a central clump, are clothed with 

thick waxy-green leaves that remain 

evergreen all winter. After establishment, 

the clumps are laden with marble-sized 

reddish-orange berries in fall...incredibly 

easy, durable, and drought-tolerant for 

even the deepest of shady areas! In 

Greek mythology, Danae was the daughter 

of King Acrisius of Argos...the dude 

who became a rock gardener when he 

was shown Medusa’s head. 



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D. Datisca cannabina 

(False Hemp) 


Origin: Crete, Turkey 

Here’s a plant straight out of the 1960s, so 

if you’re into tie-dyed t-shirts and bell-bottom 

jeans, try some peace and love on this 

baby. Datisca cannabina is a distant 

cousin of squash...I’m not making this up! 

This native from Crete to Pakistan starts 

life each spring as the deciduous stems 

quickly rise to 8’ tall. Starting in late May 

(NC) and continuing for months, the 

clumps are topped with long, contorted 

pendent spikes of tiny yellow flowers... 

think Janis Joplin’s hair after a week-long 

inebriated binge. While the clump is only 

2’ wide at the base, the arching stems, 

clothed with marijuana-like leaves, open 

to 6’ wide at the top...insanely cool and it 

will drive the cops crazy! 



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E. Davallia mariesii ‘Korea Rocks’ 

(Korea Rocks Hardy Rabbit’s Foot Fern) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: Korea 

(coll. #A1K-254) In 1997, as we climbed 

past the base of Korea’s Wolchusan 

Mountain at 1,000’, I spotted a huge 

patch of rabbit’s foot fern growing on a 

giant boulder. Amazingly, this find turned 

out to be completely winter-hardy back 

here in our Zone 7b garden. Looking just 

like the hanging basket plant, the thick 

“hairy” rabbit’s foot rhizomes creep very 

slowly while giving rise in spring to 6” 

tall, lacy green fronds. Davallia performs 

much better when planted on a 

slope...the steeper, the better. We’re still 

amazed we found a winter-hardy form of 

this great houseplant. 



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F. Delosperma cooperi 

(Cooper’s Hardy Ice Plant) 



The succulent, needle-like leaves and 

fluorescent purple up-facing flowers 

make this semi-evergreen groundcover a 

sight to behold. Hot and sunny conditions 

keep the flowers coming most of 

the summer. This is a great groundcover 

for the beach, since it takes the salt as 

well as any margarita. A single plant can 

spread to 2’ wide in one season. 

Although quite hardy, it cannot stand 

excessive winter moisture, either in the 

soil or applied from above. 



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G. Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’ 

(Fire Spinner Perennial Ice Plant) 



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(aka: Delosperma P0015—an 

illegitimate cultivar name) It’s a 

truly rare occasion when a new plant 

gets you so excited that you jump out of 

your chair and dance around like an NFL 

receiver scoring his first touchdown. 

Well, such a plant is Delosperma ‘Fire 

Spinner’. This amazing, still unnamed 

delosperma species was discovered in 

the wilds of South Africa’s East Cape at 

6,000’+ near Tarkastad and brought to 

this country thanks to our friend and 

delosperma guru Panayoti Kelaidis of the 

Denver Botanic Garden. The mats of 

fleshy green foliage spread to 2’ in 2 

years and are topped much of late spring 

and into early summer with eye-like 

upturned flowers composed of bright 

orange petals that morph to magenta at 

the base with a central white eye highlight...this 

is neon-quality tacky on 

steroids. You’re sure to brighten up your 

rock garden with this 2012 Plant Select 

Winner. If you live in a HOA ruled neigh-

orhood, good luck getting approval to 

plant Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’. 



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H. Dennstaedtia hirsuta ‘Sohuksan’ 

(Sohuksan Hairy Hay-Scented Fern) 


Zone: 4–8, at least n Origin: Korea 

NEW! 

I fell in love with this amazing 

groundcover fern when I first 

saw it at the US National Arboretum 

(USNA 56547) in front of the Asian 

Valley exhibit, and we are thrilled to 

finally be able to share. Dennstaedtia 

hirsuta, which is home from Siberia 

south to Taiwan, is much slower to 

spread than our native hay-scented 

fern and consequently makes a fantastic 

deciduous, deer-resistant groundcover 

(4’ wide in 5 years) in the garden. Our 

offering comes from a Barry Yinger 

collection on Korea’s botanically rich, 

but very remote Sohuksan Island! 



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I. Dianthus barbatus 

‘Heart Attack’ (Perennial Sweet William) 


Origin: S. Europe 

This PDN introduction came to us around 

1990 from former garden curator James 

Stevenson. Unlike most biennial Sweet 

Williams, our original clump is now over 

15 years old. With so many folks asking 

about it, we finally got busy propagating 

and officially introduced it in 2001. 

Dianthus ‘Heart Attack’ starts flowering 

in early spring and continues for months 

with brilliant red-black, carnation-like 

hummingbird acclaimed flowers atop 

glossy, dark green, strap-like foliage. 

Unlike other biennial Dianthus barbatus 

that we have grown, this one keeps 

returning and getting better each year. 



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J. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ 

PP 14,377 (Devon Siskin Pink) 

Sun n 7” tall n Zone: 5–7 n Origin: Hybrid 

(aka: Dianthus ‘Siskin Clock’) This stunning, 

new heat-tolerant dianthus comes 

from English dianthus hybridizer John 

Whetman. The compact evergreen 

clumps of grey-green foliage form a 2’ 

wide patch, topped in spring by narrow 8” 

tall blue spikes of stunning white flowers 

with a bright red center. To top it off, the 

edge of each petal is also surrounded by a 

bright crimson border. We have found this 

to rebloom well in the early fall...a nice 

bonus for gardeners and hummingbirds. 




Dicentra 

(Bleeding Heart) 

This favorite group of woodland 

perennials is ever expanding. From 

the typical clumpers, to the new 

hybrids, to the climbing members of 

the family, most bleeding hearts are 

very easy to grow and rewarding 

with a long season of delicatelooking 

flowers. Most dicentras are 

can’t-miss plants with a wide range 

of cultural tolerances. 

K. Dicentra scandens ‘Athens 

Yellow’ (Climbing Yellow Bleeding Heart) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Himalayas 

This Allan Armitage selection (cutting 

propagated) of the rare, climbing, yellowflowered 

bleeding heart was made for its 

incredibly floriferous nature. Our plant is 

a virtual flowering machine, producing 

thousands of yellow, heart-shaped flowers 

from April through November. The 

fast-growing, corydalis-like, grey-green 

foliage climbs loosely up a trellis, fence, 

or sleeping neighbor...but unlike neighbors, 

it’s never invasive. Dicentra ‘Athens 

Yellow’ ranks high on the “can’t live without 

it” list! Even in northern climates, 

Dicentra scandens makes a superb deerresistant 

tender perennial attractive to 

hummingbirds. 



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L. Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ 

(Gold Leaf Bleeding Heart) 



This most shocking of woodland garden 

plants is a selection from Nori Pope, former 

owner of England’s Hadspen House, that 

was first offered in the US by our friend 

Dan Hinkley in 1997. The foliage on this 

vigorous bleeding heart is truly a screaming 

yellow, and in early April the 2’ tall 

stalks of foliage are topped with 1’ arching 

spires of pink pocketbook-like flowers... 

truly a combination that would even make 

shock master Howard Stern blush! 

Dicentra ‘Goldheart’ goes dormant in midsummer...slightly 

moist soils are essential 

for good performance in the South. 



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M. Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’ 

PPAF (Valentine Bleeding Heart) 



NEW! 

(aka: Lamprocapnos 

spectabilis) I’ll never forget the 

euphoria that ran though my body when I 

first saw the hot new Dicentra ‘Valentine’ 

flower in our garden. What I had feared 

might be a Photoshopped® catalog image 

was every bit as good or better in person. 

Instead of long sprays of pink heartshaped 

flowers in spring, the outer petals 

are brilliant red, with the contrasting 

white inner petal beneath... simply stunning! 

Even the very dark green foliage of 

the 2’ tall x 2’ wide clump has a hint of red 

as it emerges. This isn’t just a minor 

change from typical Dicentra spectabilis... 

it’s a major breakthrough! This calls for a 

re-write of those poetic lines...Dicentras 

are red, violets are blue. If you don’t order 

soon, you’ll be blue, too. 



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A. Dicliptera suberecta 

(Hummingbird Plant) 


Origin: Uruguay 

(aka: Jacobinia suberecta, Justicia 

suberecta) We have had so many 

requests from garden visitors for this 

plant, here it is again. This is one of the few 

ornamentals from Uruguay that we 

grow...makes you wonder what else might 

be there. The felty grey leaves adorn this 

20” tall x 3’ wide, heat- and drought-loving 

deciduous clump, topped from late spring 

until fall with terminal clusters of tubular 

orange flowers...a hummingbird’s dream 

come true...ours also. 



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B. Dioon edule ‘Tamaulipas’ 

(Narrow-leaf Mexican Sago Palm) 


possibly colder n Origin: Mexico 

We have been so thrilled at our success 

with Dioon edule that we want more 

folks to try it. This offering represents 

seed-propagated plants of the variety 

Dioon edule var. angustifolium from 

southern Tamaulipas, Mexico. The stiff 

glaucous-green leaves resemble an old 

sun-baked vinyl chair after rigor mortis 

sets in. The fronds typically reach 3–4’ in 

length and often emerge an attractive 

reddish-bronze. We recommend at least 

4–6 hours of sun and well-drained soils 

for best growth. 



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C. Diplazium wichurae 

(Wichura’s Fern) 


Zone: 7–8, at least n Origin: China, 

Japan, Korea 

(aka: Athyrium wichurae) I love this fern! 

Thanks to Judith Jones for sharing this 

very rare fern, originally from the former 

collection of West Coast fern collector, 

Greg Becker. This Asian native makes a 

beautiful 4’ wide patch in 5 years of 

upright, arching, dark glossy green 1’ long 

arching fronds. The dark purple-tinted 

stipe and heavily-veined leaflets make 

Diplazium wichurae one of the most distinctive 

looking ferns we grow. Diplazium 

wichurae was named after the 19th century 

German plant explorer/botanist, 

Ernst Max Wichura...who knew? 



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D. Disporum bodinieri ‘Shina no 

tsuki’ (China Moon Solomon’s Seal) 



This Japanese selection of the Chinese 

Disporum bodinieri (not a disporopsis as 

it is often listed) makes a tight deciduous 

clump of 18” arching stems, adorned 

with glossy dark green leaves, each highlighted 

by a bright golden center. When 

used en masse, Disporum ‘Shina no 

tsuki’ (translated as “China Moon”) is 

wonderful to brighten a summer wood- 


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land garden and makes a great textural 

contrast when planted near ferns. The 

clumps are topped in May (NC) with 

small white terminal flowers. 



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E. Doodia australis 

(New Zealand Perennial Rasp Fern) 



Origin: Australia, New Zealand 

(aka: Doodia media var. australis) 

Doodia australis calls the rocky cliffs of 

Australia and New Zealand home, yet it 

has faired wonderfully since 2006 in our 

open woodland garden. The small 6” tall 

clump spreads slowly to 18” in 5 years. 

The clumps are composed of thick, 

raspy, dark green leaves that emerge 

bright red in spring. Evenly moist to 

moderately dry soils are perfect for this 

charming, small rock garden fern. Who 

wouldn’t want a dood from down under 

in their garden? Heck, buy several and 

start your own dood ranch. 



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F. Dracunculus vulgaris 

(Viagra Lily) 


Zone: 5b–8 


Hold the phone...hold your nose...cover 

your eyes...the dazzling Viagra Lily 

(aka: Dragon Arum) is ready to flower. 

This amorphophallus cousin from the 

Mediterranean is equally as bizarre, but 

much more winter-hardy. After cold 

weather ends, the 3’ stalk, clothed with 

only two three-pedate leaves, emerges 

from the giant bulb. In late May in NC, 

the stalk is topped with the 18” flower. 

Picture a fleshy, purple, ruffled vase, from 

the center of which emerges a fleshy 

appendage resembling an upside-down 

purple carrot...call the botanical artists 

in your neighborhood for this special 

treat...(Just tell them to hold their noses 

for the first day.) 



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G. Drimiopsis maculata 

(African False Hosta) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: S. Africa 

This wild bulb from South Africa’s 

Eastern Cape Province emerges in spring 

to form clumps of 8” long x 2” wide, 

fleshy green leaves covered with dark 

spots (maculata means “spotted”). The 

attractive 8” tall x 1’ wide clumps of 

foliage are topped, starting in late April 

and through May, with 1’ tall spikes of 

tiny off-white bells, making quite a show 

when the clumps get large. Drimiopsis 

maculata does not like full sun, although 

it will take a few hours without a problem...very 

easy in an array of garden soils. 



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Dryopteris 

(Male or Wood Fern) 

Dryopteris are a genus of 225 

species worldwide that give us the 

majority of our great garden ferns. 

Most species prefer evenly moist 

soils in woodland garden conditions. 

We strongly recommend 

planting dryopteris (male ferns) 

near athyriums (lady ferns)...even 

pteridophytes need a conjugal visit 

every now and then! 

H. Dryopteris x australis 

(Dixie Wood Fern) 



This is a very rare native, a naturallyoccurring 

hybrid between Dryopteris 

celsa and Dryopteris ludoviciana. The 

growth habit is dramatically upright with 

large, coarse, dark green, semi-evergreen 

fronds...reminiscent of a giant Christmas 

fern plugged into an electrical outlet! This 

is a very structural, deer-resistant fern for 

the moist woodland garden, eventually 

making a clump 4’+ tall x 2’ wide. 

Although it is very tolerant of dry sites, a 

nice damp piece of ground will really produce 

spectacular results. Due to the fact 

that this fern is practically sterile, propagation 

is limited to division of the clump. 



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I. Dryopteris celsa (Log Fern) 



This very rare but extremely easy-to-grow 

deer-resistant native is a naturallyoccurring 

hybrid between Dryopteris 

ludoviciana and Dryopteris goldiana. The 

growth habit is an upright but rotund form 

with large, coarse, dark green, 1’ wide 

semi-evergreen fronds. Think of this as a 

“bubba” fern for the moist woodland 

garden, eventually making a clump 3’ tall x 

2’ wide. Although it is very tolerant of dry 

sites, a nice damp piece of ground will 

produce really spectacular results. 



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J. Dryopteris erythrosora 

‘Brilliance’ (Brilliance Autumn Fern) 


Zone: 5–9 n Origin: E. Asia 

This selected form of autumn fern has 

brighter red new growth than what is 

typically seen with spore-grown plants. 

Frankly, all autumn ferns have great color 

when the new fronds emerge from the 

evergreen clump, so this is really something 

special. Autumn fern is a very 

easy-to-grow, deer-resistant fern making 

a 2’ wide clump that is tolerant of a wide 

range of garden conditions, including 

extreme drought, once established. 



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K. Dryopteris labordei 

‘Golden Mist’ (Golden Mist Wood Fern) 


Origin: China, Japan, Taiwan 

(aka: Dryopteris indusiata) I’ve grown 

Dryopteris labordei under its old name, 

Dryopteris indusiata, for years, but I’ve 

never seen a form like this from 

Australia’s fern guru, Chris Goudey, 

hence the cultivar name. You’ll often see 

a trademark after this cultivar name but 

disregard it since it is not legal to trademark 

a product, only the origin (brand) 

of the product. The arching leaves 

emerge a stunning gold (brighter with 

age) on this 18” tall x 2’ wide evergreen 

relative of autumn fern. Because 

Dryopteris labordei is apogamous 

(the fern version of monogamous selffulfilment), 

all the sporelings are 

identical...very easy to grow in moist or 

fairly dry soils. 



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L. Dryopteris nipponensis 

(Wide Leaf Perennial Autumn Fern) 


Zone: 6–9, possibly colder 


(syn: D. cystolepidota) This cousin of the 

popular autumn fern makes a 2’ tall x 

3’ wide evergreen clump with foliage that 

is shorter but broader than Dryopteris 

erythrosora. The unique foliage texture 

makes this a favorite of garden visitors, 

who have bugged us to propagate it for 

years...enough, already! The new growth 

in spring is tinted red for a wonderful 

contrast. Dryopteris nipponensis is easy 

to grow in typical woodland garden 

conditions...moist or dry. 



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M. Dryopteris sieboldii 

(Siebold’s Wood Fern) 

Part Sun to Shade n 15” tall n Zone: 6–9 


The Asian Dryopteris sieboldii is one of 

the most unique hardy garden ferns that 

we’ve grown, with thick cardboard-like 

leaves that resemble giant hands. The 

2’ wide tropical-looking, deer-resistant, 

bold-textured, drought-tolerant, easy-togrow, 

adjective-laden clumps remain 

evergreen down to 5 degrees F. Everyone 

will ask...is that really hardy? 



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Echinacea 

(Coneflower) 

The resurgence in the popularity of 

the US native echinacea has coincided 

both with the study into their 

use as part of the medicinal landscape, 

and for their ability to be 

reproduced clonally via tissue 

culture. We value them as great 

summer-flowering perennials in the 

natural garden as well as the mixed 

perennial border. As a genus, echinaceas 

are easy-to-grow heat and 

drought-tolerant perennials. We 

hope you are as excited as we are 

about the new hybrids that greatly 

extend the range of colors and 

forms. 

A. Echinacea ‘Adam Saul’ 

PP 21,023 (Crazy Pink Coneflower) 



This new introduction from Itsaul Plants 

forms a 2’ tall x 2’ wide clump with over 

100 flowers per plant, making it the most 

floriferous echinacea on the market. The 

flowers, which start in early summer, are 

typical pink with reflexed petals...attractive 

to hummingbirds. 



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B. Echinacea ‘Evan Saul’ PP 17,659 

(Sundown Coneflower) 



This new coneflower from Richard Saul 

(named after his son) arises in spring as 

a basal rosette of narrow green leaves 

from which rise sturdy 40” tall stems. 

Starting in June, the flowering stems are 

topped with 3.5” bright orange flowers 

that attract hummingbirds and have a 

delightfully sweet aroma. This F3 hybrid 

of Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea 

paradoxa (lots of good inbreeding...popular 

down there in the Georgia mountains) 

makes a fast-growing clump which, 

under good conditions, will produce 60 

flowers on a 1-year-old plant...simply 

delightful. 



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C. Echinacea ‘Firebird’ PPAF 

(Firebird Coneflower) 



This 2009 release from Terra Nova 

Nurseries has performed very well in our 

trials. Echinacea ‘Firebird’ forms a nice 

compact clump topped, starting in early 

summer, with 30” tall, sturdy, wellbranched 

spikes of flowers composed of 

bright reddish-orange reflexed petals 

surrounding a dark brown central cone...a 

hummingbird favorite. Good drainage is 

essential for long-term survivability. 





D. Echinacea ‘Flame Thrower’ 

PP 21,932 (Flame Thrower Coneflower) 



Echinacea ‘Flame Thrower’ is a hot (pun 

intended) 2009 Terra Nova introduction 

that has performed very well in our trials. 

Echinacea ‘Flame Thrower’ is composed 

of sturdy 30” well-branched stalks 

topped, starting in early summer, with 

fragrant bright orange flowers...attractive 

to hummingbirds. The narrow, flat petals 

are light orange near the recurving tips 

and darken toward the central orange 

cone...very floriferous! 




E. Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’ 

PP 21,022 (Hot Papaya Coneflower) 



Everyone’s been waiting patiently (and 

some, not so) for this echinacea breakthrough 

from Holland’s Arie Blom. The 

vigorous 3’ tall stalks of Echinacea ‘Hot 

Papaya’ are topped through the summer 

with an amazing display of lightly 

fragrant, bright orange pom-poms, 

surrounded by a row of single drooping 

petals...attractive to hummingbirds. The 

flowers emerge orange, but quickly 

change to a brilliant scarlet red...simply 

unbelievable. The longer I grow this, the 

more impressed I am. As with all echinaceas, 

well-drained soils in winter are 

essential for good survival. 



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F. Echinacea ‘Maui Sunshine’ PPAF 

(Maui Sunshine Coneflower) 



For those of us who have been fortunate 

enough to enjoy the Maui sunshine, I 

can’t think of a plant more aptly named. 

The sturdy 3’ tall stems are topped with 

large, fragrant, golden yellow flowers, 

each highlighted by a bright orange 

central cone starting in late June (NC)...a 

hummingbird favorite. 




G. Echinacea ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ 

PP 18,546 (Pixie Meadowbrite 

Coneflower) 



(syn: Echinacea ‘CBG Cone 2’) Echinacea 

‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ is the third release 

from Dr. Jim Ault’s breeding program at 

the Chicago Botanic Garden. This new 

coneflower is the result of an intentional 

horticultural menage a trois with 

Echinacea purpurea, tennesseensis, and 

angustifolia. The result is a charming 18” 

tall x 2’ wide compact clump, composed 

of sturdy flowering stems that end in 

mid-sized, flat-petaled pink flowers that 

rebloom all summer...a real winner and 

hummingbird treat! Since it was given 

the illegitimate name of CBG Cone 2, 

we have renamed it using their illegal

trademark name of Echinacea ‘Pixie 

Meadowbrite’ as the cultivar name. 



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H. Echinacea purpurea 

‘Green Envy’ (Green Envy Coneflower) 


Origin: USA 

When Mark Veeder first showed me a 

photo of his new Echinacea purpurea 

seedling, I thought for sure this was an 

April Fool’s Photoshop® creation. Only 

after growing and photographing the 

plant myself, can I say for sure, it is truly 

this unique. The 20” tall stems are 

topped, starting in mid-June, with large 

4.5” wide flowers composed of a dark 

cone with a green center...a hummingbird 

favorite. Surrounding the cone are long 

petals that are pink toward the cone, 

changing to lime-green toward the 

downward recurving tips. Echinacea 

‘Green Envy’ is so weird, gardeners will 

either love or hate it...we love it! 



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I. Echinacea purpurea ‘Milkshake’ 

PP 20,594 (Milkshake Coneflower) 

Sun n 24” tall n Zone: 4–9 n Origin: 

USA Hybrid 

This coneflower from Holland’s Arie Blom 

has made a real splash in our trials. The 

amazing branched flower spikes are composed 

of large, double white flowers, each 

surrounded by a row of single petals. For 

us, Echinacea ‘Milkshake’ starts flowering 

in midsummer and reblooms in the 

fall...attractive to hummingbirds. Although 

the breeder claims a 3’ tall flower stem, 

our plants have never topped 2’ tall. 



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J. Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’ PP 22,133 

(Solar Flare Perennial Coneflower) 



NEW! 

I am really impressed with 

Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’ from 

Georgia’s ItSaul Nursery. This stunning 

coneflower hybrid gives rise to 3’ tall black 

purple stems in late spring, topped with 5” 

wide, seemingly fluorescent tangerinepink 

flowers...a stunning contrast on a 

vigorous plant. Good drainage is always 

important when growing coneflowers. 



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K. Echinacea ‘Tangerine Dream’ 

PP 21,773 (Tangerine Dream Coneflower) 



NEW! 

Echinacea ‘Tangerine Dream’ 

is a 2009 Terra Nova introduction 

that sports well-branched 30” stems 

of large 4”, sweetly fragrant, bright 

orange, non-fading flowers...what more 

could you ask for a summer-flowering 

perennial? Good soil drainage is 

important for best performance. 



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L. Echinacea ‘Tomato Soup’ 

PP 19,427 (Tomato Soup Coneflower) 



This new echinacea from Terra Nova 

stretches what we used to think about 

echinaceas to an entirely new level. The 

32” tall clumps are topped in summer 

with 5” hummingbird-attracting 

flowers, whose petals indeed look like 

the color of mama’s tomato soup. It’s a 

shame the late Christopher Lloyd isn’t 

still around to create some of his 

renowned, stirring combinations with 

this wild and gaudy color. 



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M. Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Snow 

Cream’ (Snow Cream Paper Plant) 

Part Sun to Shade n 96” tall n Zone: 

7b–10, colder with protection n China 

This stunning member of the daphne family 

is one of our most prized plants in the 

garden. All summer, the 8’ tall x 8’ wide 

umbrella-shaped clump, supported by a 

smooth brown trunk, is adorned with 

plumeria-like leaves. The foliage drops in 

mid-December to reveal both the wonderful 

bark and the large silvery flower buds. 

The flower buds open steadily from mid- 

January to early April, producing an 

overwhelmingly fragrant display of pendent, 

golden yellow flowers. Edgeworthia 

chrysantha is much more winter-hardy 

(below 0 degrees F) than Edgeworthia 

papyrifera and much easier to grow. We 

have finally named the clone we selected 

for large foliage and flowers and have sold 

without a cultivar name for the last decade. 



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N. Ensete maurelii 

(Red Abyssinian Banana) 


Zone: 8–10 n Origin: E. Africa 

We have long been amazed at this superb 

ornamental banana from the high mountains 

of East Africa. Growing to only 10’ tall 

in temperate climates (20’ tall in tropical 

areas), Ensete maurelii makes a superb 

ornamental for the summer border. Each 

leaf can reach gigantic proportions of 10’ 

long. The most ornamental characteristic 

is that the foliage is flushed with burgundyred, 

especially concentrated as the new 

growth emerges. The higher the light levels, 

the stronger the coloration. We have 

also seen this used in large summer containers 

with great effect. All ensetes are 

non-offsetting monocarpic plants... they 

die after they flower. If you’ve ever seen the 

magnificent flower, it’s well worth the loss. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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(Fairy Wings) 

Thanks to epimedium guru Darrell 

Probst for helping us get our 

epimedium offerings off the ground 

and correctly identified. Epimediums 

will never be traffic stoppers like 

roses, but these perennials are the 

unsung workhorses that tie the 

woodland garden together. 

Epimediums are easy to grow, tenacious 

perennials that provide a 

welcome first breath of spring with 

their airy flowers, then a solid backdrop 

of attractive foliage for the 

remainder of the growing season. 

Epimediums can either be used as 

woodland specimens, or some of the 

faster-multiplying species make 

great groundcovers for small areas. 

We are thrilled to be able to offer 

some of the exceedingly rare species 

that were only recently discovered 

and named from remote regions of 

Asia, along with some fabulous 

hybrids. 

A. Epimedium ‘Amber Queen’ 

PP 17,197 (Amber Queen Fairy Wings) 



This fantastic hybrid (Epimedium 

‘Caramel’ x Epimedium flavum) from the 

UK’s Robin White blends the best traits 

epimediums have to offer. The 2’ wide 

deer-resistant clump is composed of 

semi-evergreen, spiny green leaves that 

are mottled red as they emerge. The 

clumps are topped in April and May with 

2’ long arching spikes adorned with an 

unreal abundance of bright yellow, 

spider-like flowers, tipped with orangered. 

Epimedium ‘Amber Queen’ is one of 

the finest epimediums on the market 

today...you simply won’t believe how 

good this is! 



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B. Epimedium ‘Candy Striper’ 

(Candy Striper Fairy Wings) 



(aka: Epimedium PDN 06-001) 

Epimedium ‘Candy Striper’, a 2011 PDN 

release, is one of the most unique 

epimediums that we have grown. In early 

April, the deciduous 15” tall x 20” wide 

clumps are adorned with terminal 

clusters of small four-petaled flowers 

that are white, but streaked with dark 

pink. Unlike most epimediums, the nonoverlapping 

petals give Epimedium 

‘Candy Striper’ a most distinctive look. 

The leaves, which emerge green with a 

narrow purple edge, are a nice foil for the 

flowers. 



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C. Epimedium ‘Cherry Blossom’ 

(Cherry Blossom Fairy Wings) 



(aka: Epimedium PDN 05-009) This 

2011 Plant Delights introduction is a 

vigorous Epimedium grandiflorum type 

(we don’t know the baby daddy for sure), 

that forms a 18” tall x 3’ wide clump. The 

green foliage is topped, starting in early 

April (NC), with stalks of stunning 

cherry-red flowers, highlighted by the 

unique spurs, which are white on each 

side...quite stunning! 



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D. Epimedium ‘Chocolatte’ 

(Chocolatte Fairy Wings) 



(aka: Epimedium PDN 06-003) 

Epimedium ‘Chocolatte’ is a vigorous 

2011 PDN introduction...an Epimedium x 

omeiense-like hybrid that combines a 

unique brown flower color and exceptional 

vigor with superbly ornamental 

foliage. The 20” tall x 3’ wide semi-evergreen 

clump is topped, starting in 

mid-late March, with spikes of large 

chocolate brown petals, each backed by 

long white sepals. The flowers nicely 

echo the chocolate bronze color of the 

new foliage. If you’re a chocoholic, you’ll 

love this low calorie indulgence! 



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E. Epimedium ‘Dancing Stars’ 

(Dancing Stars Fairy Wings) 



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Delights introduction is an 

Epimedium acuminatum hybrid that is 

among the most floriferous fairy wings 

that we’ve ever seen. Epimedium 

‘Dancing Stars’ makes a vigorous 

growing 18” tall x 30” wide clump, 

adorned with arching terminal panicles 

of large flowers composed of long white 

spurs and yellow cups. Epimedium 

‘Dancing Stars’ starts flowering for us in 

late March and continues to produce 

sporadic flowers until early June...simply 

outstanding! 



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F. Epimedium ‘Domino’ 

(Domino Fairy Wings) 



This dazzling 2004 Darrell Probst hybrid 

is one of our absolute favorite epimediums. 

The tight clumps of long, spiny 

green leaves are heavily flecked with 

amber. In April and May, the 3’ wide 

clumps are topped with 2’ tall, hairy, 

burgundy, arching spikes of large whitespurred 

flowers, each highlighted by a 

maroon flower tip...exceedingly floriferous 

compared to most of the industry 

standards. Our 4-year-old deer-resistant 

clumps produce over 100 flower 

spikes..simply superb. 



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G. Epimedium grandiflorum var. 

higoense ‘Bandit’ (Bandit Fairy Wings) 



Wow!...That’s the only word we could 

find to express our reaction when we first 

saw a clump of Epimedium ‘Bandit’. This 

truly distinctive epimedium emerges 

with small leaves that are surrounded by 

a 1/2” wide “hand painted” border of 

dark black-purple. Atop the amazing 

foliage are large clusters of contrasting, 

creamy-white flowers. Epimedium 

‘Bandit’ was originally purchased 

unnamed in Japan by We-Du Nursery 

and named in 2000 by epimedium guru 

Darrell Probst. We are thrilled to be able 

to share this superb deer-resistant 

selection with our customers! 



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H. Epimedium lishihchenii ‘Golden 

Earrings’ (Golden Earrings Fairy Wings) 


Origin: China 

NEW! 

Epimedium lishihchenii ‘Golden 

Earrings’ is a 2012 introduction...a 

seedling selection of the rare 

species from China’s Jiangxi Province 

that was just named in 1997. We 

selected Epimedium ‘Golden Earrings’ as 

the most floriferous of the Epimedium 

lishihchenii clones we grow. The 18” tall 

x 4’ wide (5 years) spreading patches are 

composed of attractive, large (7” x 3”) 

evergreen leaflets, and topped with 

upright panicles of large yellow flowers 

with downward pointing spurs. 

Epimedium lishihchenii (like the similar 

Epimedium franchetii) is one of the 

earlier epimedium species to flower, 

starting here in late March and continuing 

through April. 



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I. Epimedium ‘Pink Parasol’ 

(Pink Parasol Fairy Wings) 



(aka: E. PDN 05-16) This 2010 PDN 

introduction is our 2005 seedling selection 

of the deciduous Epimedium 

grandiflorum that has proved outstanding 

in our trials. Epimedium ‘Pink Parasol’ 

is the most vigorous Epimedium grandiflorum 

we grow, quickly forming a 22” 

tall x 30” wide clump. Starting in late 

March and continuing until early May 

(NC), Epimedium ‘Pink Parasol’ produces 

spikes of large rosy-lavender flowers held 

just above the bronze-emerging deerresistant 

foliage. We think you are going 

to really like this. 



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J. Epimedium ‘Pretty in Pink’ 

(Pretty in Pink Fairy Wings) 



NEW! 

Epimedium ‘Pretty in Pink’ is a 

2012 Plant Delights introduction 

that is in a word...marvelous. This 

vigorous Epimedium grandiflorum hybrid 

forms a 3’ wide clump of tardily deciduous 

foliage. In spring, the foliage emerges 

with a delicious raspberry and green 

pattern, and is topped, starting in late 

March, with very upright stalks of large 

pink-spurred flowers highlighted by a 

raspberry cup...simply superb! 



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K. Epimedium sp. ‘The Giant’ 

(The Giant Fairy Wings) 


guessing n Origin: China 

NEW! 

Epimedium sp. ‘The Giant’ is an 

extraordinarily rare, still 

unnamed species, first discovered in 

2001 by epimedium guru Darrell Probst 

near Chongquing, China. Epimedium 

‘The Giant’ was subsequently introduced 

by Probst in 2007 for $500 each. We 

were fortunate to have been able to purchase 

one of the few plants sold, and are 

now thrilled to have enough to share. For 

us, Epimedium ‘The Giant’ has grown 

into a 1’ tall x 30” wide clump of evergreen 

foliage, topped in spring with a 

tangle of wispy 3–4’ tall stalks, some 

holding up to several hundred large, 

spider-like, light yellow flowers, each 

highlighted by an amber tinged cup. 

Epimedium ‘The Giant’ is the only 

indeterminate flowering epimedium, 

meaning a single floral stalk continues to 

produce new flowering branches for up 

to three months. 



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L. Epimedium stellulatum Long 

Leaf Form (Longleaf Fairy Wings) 



This fantastic, but unconventional fairy 

wing is an unusual form of the rare 

Epimedium stellulatum, collected in 

Shaanxi Province in 1996 by North 

American China Plant Exploration 

Consortium (NACPEC). The evergreen 

clumps are composed of un-epimediumlike, 

long, spiny green leaves, and topped 

in spring with dozens of airy, 18” scapes 

of small white flowers. We are pleased to 

be able to share this choice fairy wing 

with the gardening public. 



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M. Epimedium ‘Sunny & Share’ 

(Sunny and Share Fairy Wings) 



NEW! 

(aka: E. PDN 05-018) This 

2012 Plant Delights Nursery 

release probably has Epimedium 

platypetalum in its background. 

Epimedium ‘Sunny and Share’ is a 

spreading (not wildly) plant that forms a 

14” tall x 4’ wide thick evergreen patch in 

5 years. The small green leaves are nicely 

flecked with bronze and the foliage is 

topped, starting in early April, with an 

incredible number of short flower spikes 

laden with small yellow bells. This is one 

of the longest flowering epimediums that 

we grow, often producing flowers into 

midsummer....pretty darn amazing! 



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A. Epimedium x warleyense 

‘Orangekonigin’ (Orange Queen 

Fairy Wings) 



This recent hybrid (Epimedium alpinum 

x Epimedium pinnatum ssp. colchicum) 

from master breeder, Ernst Pagels of 

Germany, is a much slower spreader 

than straight Epimedium x warleyense. 

The flowers are also a lighter shade of 

orange as they top the clumps in late 

March and early April. From Zone 7 

southward, expect the deer-resistant 

foliage to remain evergreen. 



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B. Epimedium wushanense 

(Wushan Fairy Wings) 



Origin: China 

E. wushanense is one of the rarest species 

that we’ve ever offered. This is the real 

thing, not the other misidentified new 

species that is offered as Epimedium 

‘Carmel’. From a very small population in 

the Wushan Mountains in eastern 

Sichuan’s Three Gorges area comes this 

fabulous clumper, introduced only in small 

quantities by epimedium guru, Darrell 

Probst in 2004. The 10” long x 3” wide, 

dark green, spiny leaves, often flushed in 

spring with pink or bronze, are the background 

for the 2’ long, densely packed, 

arching flower spikes holding up to 100 

flowers each. Each 1.5” wide flower has a 

white back and contrasting yellow cup. 

We depleted our inventory so far last time, 

it’s taken us years to rebuild stock...don’t 

miss out this time. 



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C. Epimedium wushanense ‘Sandy 

Claws’ (Sandy Claws Fairy Wings) 


possibly colder n Origin: China 

NEW! 

(aka: E. wushanense Spiny 

Leaves CC014633) This 

amazing selection of the rare Chinese 

Epimedium wushanense was introduced 

in 2006 by Darrell Probst for $150, but 

without a cultivar name…listed only as 

spiny leaf form. We find it so exceptional, 

that we’ve added the clonal name, 

Epimedium ‘Sandy Claws’. This gem is a 

dwarf spreading selection of the rare 

normally clumping Epimedium wushanense, 

that forms a 1’ tall x 4’ wide patch 

in 5 years. The spiny-edged foliage 

emerges a luscious chocolate in spring 

when it is topped by short, thicklypacked 

panicles of large creamy yellow 

flowers held just above the foliage. 

We’ve grown lots of epimediums, but 

have never seen anything else like this. 



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D. Equisetum giganteum 

‘El Tabacal’ (Giant Horsetail) 


at least n Origin: Argentina 

Thanks to equisetum researcher Chad 

Husby, we are able to offer the true 

Equisetum giganteum. This collection of 

the rare fern relative hails from El Tabacal 

in Argentina’s northern province of Salta, 

where it forms large stands of 10’+ tall 

prehistoric-looking stalks. Imagine a giant 

green stake being plugged into an electrical 

outlet and you get the idea. Equisetum 

giganteum runs...no, it gallops, so do not 

plant it in the ground in warm climates. In 

containers, seal the drainage holes if 

escaping into the ground is possible. 

Equisetum giganteum is superb in a large 

container or submerged in a solid bottom 

ornamental pond. Of several accessions 

trialed, this is the only one that survived 

15 degrees F in the ground. 



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E. Erythrina x bidwillii 

(Hybrid Coral Bean) 



In the early 1840s at Australia’s Camden 

Park, under the watchful eye of William 

Macarthur, our US coral bean, Erythrina 

herbacea, had some unsafe sex with the 

South American Erythrina crista-galli. 

What they were doing there together is 

still an untold story, but what resulted 

from the impregnation is one helluva offspring. 

Erythrina x bidwillii emerges from 

the ground in late spring to form a 6’ tall 

x 8’ wide mound of arching stalks 

adorned in giant pea-like foliage. From 

June until October, the stalks are topped 

with 20” long arching spires of bright red, 

lipstick-like hummingbird preferred flowers...so 

incredible it’s hard to 

describe...likes it hot and sunny...an 

AWESOME specimen! 



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F. Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ 

(Sparkling Burgundy Purple 

Pineapple Lily) 



We selected this dramatic, purplefoliaged 

pineapple lily as a seedling in 

1983, and it has now become one of the 

most talked-about plants in our garden. 

This dramatic accent plant produces 

strap-like foliage of dark burgundy forming 

a rosette to 24” wide. In late summer, 

the clump produces a 20” tall bloom 

stalk resembling a miniature purple 

pineapple...very cool! Eucomis ‘Sparkling 

Burgundy’ is very easy to grow and tolerates 

a wide range of garden abuses. In 

cooler climates, it makes a great colorbowl 

combo plant! 



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G. Eucomis ‘Twinkle Stars’ 

PP 20,350 (Twinkle Stars Pineapple Lily) 



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latest in the parade of new 

pineapple lilies, this one from breeder 

Terry Hatch of Joy Nurseries in New 

Zealand. Eucomis ‘Twinkle Stars’ forms 

16” tall rosettes of fleshy green foliage 

topped, starting in mid-July (NC), with 

2’ tall purple spikes with equally dark 

purple buds that open to light purple 

flowers...quite striking! 



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H. Eupatorium fistulosum 

‘Early Riser’ (Early Riser Perennial 

Joe-Pye Weed) 



A 2011 Plant Delights introduction! For 

years, I drove past a clump of 

Eupatorium fistulosum on NC Highway 

42 in Johnston County that was always 

in flower before any others in the patch. 

The cuttings we rooted also produced 

garden plants that consistently start 

flowering for us in mid-late June...long 

before other selections have started 

forming flower buds. The 7’ tall clumps 

are topped with well-branched, 

butterfly-attracting flower heads of 

mauvy-lavender! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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I. Eupatorium purpureum 

‘Little Red’ (Dwarf Joe-Pye Weed) 



In our trials, we have found Eupatorium 

‘Little Red’ to be the shortest of the 

Eupatorium purpureum cultivars. The 4’ 

tall stems are topped in midsummer with 

large heads of rich pink-wine. This is an 

excellent cultivar, but unfortunately we 

have been unable to track down its origin...help! 

We have concluded that it was 

probably named after a long night at the 

neighborhood pub when everything 

appeared red. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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J. Euphorbia ‘Nothowlee’ 

PP 17,178 (Blackbird Spurge) 



From Notcuts Nursery in the UK comes a 

stunning new sport of its popular and 

easy-to-grow Euphorbia ‘Charam’ 

(Redwing). The black-purple foliage 

adorns the compact stems, forming a 

tight 18” tall x 1’ wide evergreen specimen. 

The deer-resistant foliage is 

topped, starting in early spring, with 

large compact heads of bright yellow 

flowers held just above the foliage by the 

bright red stems. This is a real WOW 

plant for a sunny, well-drained spot in the 

garden! Euphorbia ‘Nothowlee’ is a 2004 

Gold Medal winner at Holland’s prestigious 

Plantarium Expo. We’ll also award 

them the 2004 bad cultivar name award! 



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K. Farfugium japonicum 

‘Giganteum’ (Giant Leopard Plant) 



(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea ‘Gigantea’, 

Farfugium reniforme) Thanks to Marco 

Stufano, former director of Wave Hill, for 

sharing with us so that we could spread it 

around. Farfugium ‘Giganteum’ is similar 

to the species, except for the giant size of 

each leaf...nearly 15” across and so thick 

and glossy that it doesn’t seem real. Each 

attention-drawing, 30” wide clump is 

topped in late October with 4’ tall stalks of 

bright yellow daisies...a nice complement 

to the leaves. Interestingly, Farfugium 

‘Giganteum’ does not like shade, but 

instead prefers part sun along with a 

slightly moist but well-drained soil. It is 

also a great centerpiece for a dynamic 

container planting in colder regions! 



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L. Farfugium japonicum ‘Kaimon 

Dake’ (Kaimon Dake Leopard Plant) 



(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea) This unusual 

Japanese selection of leopard plant could 

easily have been named “snow leopard.” 

Farfugium ‘Kaimon Dake’ emerges with 

large white leaves, each highlighted with a 

random pattern of central dark green 

specks...sort of like a cheap flat screen 

television after the warranty expires. The 

aging foliage eventually turns solid green 

which gives the clump a surprising 

amount of vigor. This cultivar does not like 

deep shade, actually preferring an hour or 

two of sun daily. Each 1’ tall x 2’ wide 

clump is topped by 2’ tall stalks of yellow 

daisies in fall...a superb specimen plant we 

can offer thanks to our friend Barry Yinger. 



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M. Fargesia robusta ‘Ping Wu’ 

(Green Screen Clumping Bamboo) 



This selection of the heat-tolerant, clumping 

Fargesia robusta is much shorter than 

other selections of the species we grow, 

forming a 8’ tall x 2’ wide deer-resistant 

clump in four years. The upright, arching 

stems spread out to 9’ wide, forming a 

superbly elegant specimen clump, or if 

you can afford enough...a great green 

screen. Myths of much more cold 

tolerance have been thoroughly busted. 

For years, we sold this as Fargesia ‘Green 

Screen’, until we determined that ‘Ping 

Wu’ was the correct cultivar name and 

“Green Screen” is simply a marketing 

name for clumping bamboo. 



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N. Fargesia sp. ‘Scabrida’ 

(Scabrida Clumping Bamboo) 


Zone: 6b–8, guessing n Origin: China 

NEW! 

Fargesia sp. ‘Scabrida’ is a 

relatively newly cultivated and 

highly coveted upright Chinese clumping 

bamboo. First described in the 1970s, 

plants of Fargesia sp. ‘Scabrida’ from 

8,800’ elevation in Ping Wu county in 

Sichuan Province were finally imported to 

Holland by Jos van der Palen of Kimmei 

Nursery in 1997. Fargesia sp. ‘Scabrida’ has 

a habit similar to Fargesia robusta as it 

forms a 12’ tall clump, prized for its prominent 

leaf sheaths which often emerge 

bright orange. In cool climates, the new 

shoots may take on a blue/purple color. 

Despite warnings that it may not like hot, 

humid climates, it has fared well for us 

since 2008 in a few hours of sun. 



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A. xFatshedera lizei ‘Annemieke’ 

(Tree Ivy) 



(aka: F. ‘Aureomaculata’, F. 

‘Aureovariegata’) This is a most unique 

plant, a man-made bigeneric hybrid 

between Fatsia japonica and Hedera 

hibernica (ivy). The result is a sort-ofwoody, 

sort-of-perennial...let’s just say 

it’s a plant with an identity crisis. The 

semi-upright woody stems are clothed 

with large maple-like leaves of dark 

green, each with a giant yellow blotch in 

the center. Being very tolerant of dark 

shade, it makes a great colorful accent in 

the woodland garden. In our garden, it 

has survived 0 degrees F with fairly 

severe foliar damage as well as some tip 

dieback, but quickly recovers. 



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B. Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’ 

(Speckled Japanese Aralia) 



This Japanese selection of the popular, 

deep shade-loving southern landscape 

shrub, Fatsia japonica, is prized by the 

few folks who have had the rare opportunity 

to own one. The shiny green palmate 

leaves, like a super-sized schefflera, are 

each bordered with a heavy white 

speckling that often finds its way into the 

center of the leaf. It takes about 3 years 

for it to show the wonderful mature 

characteristics, so be patient. For those 

who garden in the arctic zones north of 

Zone 7, Fatsia ‘Spider’s Web’ makes a 

superb houseplant. 



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C. Filipendula purpurea 

(Japanese Purple Meadowsweet) 



Japanese meadowsweet is one of our 

favorite mid-spring flowering plants for 

moist soils. The upright 3’ tall stalks are 

adorned with 5–7 lobed green leaves and 

topped, starting in mid-May, with what 

resembles a punk hairdo of bright pink. 

Although Filipendula purpurea can take 

periods of drought, a sunny, moist site is 

preferred. 



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D. Fuchsia ‘Sanihanf’ PP 10,378 

(Angels’ Earrings Cascading Fuchsia) 



Fuchsia ‘Sanihanf’ is another of the truly 

heat-tolerant fuchsias from the Suntory 

breeding program. This large spreading 

cultivar makes a 30” tall x 3’ wide flowering 

machine. The stems are adorned 

with pendent flowers consisting of purple 

petals, contrasting with red anthers 

and red sepals...attractive to hummingbirds. 

Fuchsia ‘Sanihanf’ makes a superb 

hanging basket where it isn’t winter 

hardy. Thanks to the folks at Japan’s 

Suntory for a moronic name for such a 

great plant. 


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E. Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri 

‘Grape Sensation’ (Grape Sensation 

Blanket Flower) 


colder n Origin: USA 

Forget everything you know about gaillardia 

and check out this unusual 2004 

introduction! Gaillardia ‘Grape Sensation’ 

is a selection of the amazing, but very 

rare (three counties only) Texas native 

Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri made by 

Dawn Stover of the SFA Mast Arboretum 

in Nacogdoches, Texas. Gaillardia aestivalis 

var. winkleri ‘Grape Sensation’ is a 

superb long-lived perennial, forming an 

airy 2’ tall x 3’ wide clump. Instead of 

typical gaillardia flowers, Gaillardia 

‘Grape Sensation’ is topped with an 

abundance of 2” wide grape flowers from 

May through October....good drainage 

always helps. 



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F. Gaillardia aristata ‘Fanfare’ 

PP 15,892 (Fanfare Blanketflower) 


Discovered by Richard Reed in the UK, 

this hot gaillardia is ready to take the 

perennial world by storm. I don’t usually 

get excited by gaillardias, but I’ll never 

forget the first time I laid eyes on this 

beauty...my wife slapped me (just kidding). 

The compact, 15” tall x 12” wide, 

well-branched mound is topped from 

June to August with the most incredible 

flowers. Each upturned 3” wide flower 

head looks as if miniature honeysuckle 

flowers are attached to a central cone. 

Each floret is red at the base, changing to 

bright yellow at the flared tips. You’ve got 

to see this to believe it. 



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Geranium 

(Hardy Geranium or Cranesbill) 

Not to be confused with pelargonium 

(florist geranium), hardy 

geraniums have long been recognized 

as some of the most durable 

garden sun perennials. Not as 

flashy as many perennials, geraniums 

are experiencing a resurgence 

in popularity as unbeatable gardenuniting 

elements. The attractive 

foliage, combined with the easily 

blendable spring and summer flowers, 

makes geraniums a staple in 

the perennial garden. We offer 

some of the best new and heattolerant 

selections from this 

wonderful group. 

G. Geranium ‘Anne Thomson’ 

(Anne Thomson Hardy Cranesbill) 


Zone: 4–8a n Origin: Hybrid 

Garden designers who enjoy working 

with wild color combinations will love 

this introduction from famed Orkney 

geranium breeder, Alan Bremmer.

Geranium ‘Anne Thomson’ is our favorite 

of the gold-leaf hardy geraniums, and in 

our trials, the heat tolerance of this 

Geranium procurrens x Geranium 

psilostemon hybrid has put the old standard, 

Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’, to shame. 

The dazzling, bright yellow-foliaged, 3’ 

wide clump is topped with violet flowers 

from spring until midsummer. Geranium 

‘Anne Thomson’ remained vigorous after 

70 plus days over 90 degrees F in our 

miserable 2002 summer. We think you 

will love this 2005 Award of Garden 

Merit winner! 



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H. Geranium x magnificum 

‘Rosemoor’ (Rosemoor Cranesbill) 



NEW! 

This vigorous selection of the 

sterile hybrid Geranium x magnificum 

(ibericum x platypetalum) has 

been a real trooper in our garden where 

we kill more geraniums than Saddam 

Hussain did dissidents. The attractive 

20” wide clump of cutleaf green foliage 

is topped in May with stunning 2” blueviolet 

flowers which are heavily veined in 

red...like my eyes about this time of night. 

The flowers are held nicely above the 

foliage in large outfacing masses. For 

someone who had given up on many of 

the showier geraniums, this is a winner. 



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I. Geranium ‘Rozanne’ 

PP 12,175 (Rozanne’s Cranesbill) 



This amazing new geranium has proven 

to be an outstanding performer...hence, 

it is one of the only patented hardy 

geraniums. Geranium ‘Rozanne’ was discovered 

in 1990 in the garden of Donald 

and Rozanne Waterer of Somerset, 

England, and released by Blooms of 

Bressingham. This sterile hybrid of 

Geranium himalayense x Geranium 

wallichianum ‘Buxton’s Variety’ makes an 

18” wide clump, topped from June until 

frost with large 2.5” blue-violet flowers. 

We think you should let Rozanne do her 

thing in your garden. 



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J. Geranium sanguineum ‘Elke’ 

(Elke Bloody Cranesbill) 


Origin: Europe, Asia 

This amazing new selection of the 

durable Geranium sanguineum is 

topped, starting in late April (NC) and 

continuing until fall, with silver dollarsized 

flowers of fluorescent pink, each 

highlighted by a white central pattern 

and a narrow white border. The 10” tall x 

3’ wide clumps can tolerate a wide range 

of conditions including an amazing 

amount of drought. 



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Gladiolus 

(Glads) 

While commercial gladiolus breeding 

intentionally selects plants that 

will not be winter hardy, we can 

only thank our lucky stars that this 

was not the case in some of the 

early hybrids. Additionally, many 

wild South African species make 

superb garden plants...perhaps not 

showy enough for a funeral spray, 

but nevertheless, great garden 

perennial plants. I expect many of 

these will be much more winter 

hardy than our Hardiness Zone 

ratings indicate. 

K. Gladiolus ‘Atom’ 

(Atom Hardy Gladiolus) 

Sun n 36” tall n Zone: 6–10, 


Gladiolus ‘Atom’ is an old mid-1940s 

hardy Gladiolus dalenii hybrid that forms 

3’ tall stalks, topped in early summer 

(mid-June through July in NC) with small, 

but brilliant red flowers, each outlined with 

a white picotee stripe...simply delightful 

and a far cry from the giant florist’s glads. 



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L. Gladiolus ‘Carolina Primrose’ 

(Carolina Primrose Hardy Glad) 



Gladiolus ‘Carolina Primrose’ was discovered 

at an old abandoned NC residence, 

a tribute to its amazing durability. For us, 

this extremely hardy form (or hybrid) of 

Gladiolus dalenii var. primulinus makes a 

fast-multiplying clump that produces 3’ 

tall flower spikes from mid-June through 

mid-July in NC...attractive to hummingbirds. 

The floral spikes are laden with soft 

butter yellow flowers darkening toward 

the throat, where you will also find small 

reddish-brown stripes...that’s stripe 

throat, not strep. 



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M. Gladiolus dalenii ‘Boone’ 

(Boone Hardy Glad) 



This amazing Gladiolus dalenii hybrid 

was introduced to the market by the former 

Holbrook Nursery in NC after it was 

discovered in the frigid mountain town of 

Boone, NC by extension agent, Jeff 

Owen. The 4’ tall stalks open in early 

June (NC) with medium-sized flowers of 

peachy-apricot, highlighted by a yellow 

center and red streaked throat...attractive 

to hummingbirds. Although we list this 

as Zone 6, we have heard many reports 

of Zone 5 hardiness. Gladiolus ‘Boone’ 

multiplies obscenely fast, so you’ll have 

plenty to share. 



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A. Gladiolus ‘Purple Prince’ 

(Purple Prince Hardy Glad) 



When I first saw this in the UK at 

Cotswold Garden, it was not in flower, 

but I was intrigued at the thought of a 

hardy purple glad, so I bought one on 

faith...and Mastercard. I was rewarded 

the next spring with a superb gladiolus 

that produced 4’ tall spikes, laden with 

rich, dark purple flowers, starting in early 

June...a hummingbird magnet. We’ve 

now got enough that we grow it both in 

the garden, with plenty left for arrangements, 

and to share with you. This 

vigorous grower is simply superb! 



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B. Gladiolus ‘Robeson Red’ 

(Robeson Red Hardy Glad) 



This amazing gladiolus was 

NEW! discovered in an abandoned 

homestead by NC plantsman Arley 

Dugger. It is certainly possible that this 

had a cultivar name at one time, but we 

have been unable to track it down. For us, 

Gladiolus ‘Robeson Red’ is one of the 

earliest of the Gladiolus dalenii hybrids 

to flower, starting for us in late May, and 

often reflowering sporadically through 

July. The 4’ tall sturdy stalks are laden 

with medium-sized scarlet red 

flowers...outstanding! 



62506 

C. Glaucidium palmatum 

(Japanese Wood Poppy) 


Zone: 5–7a n Origin: Japan 

Glaucidium palmatum is one of the most 

highly prized plants in horticulture...and 

one that we can’t grow in our climate. I 

am shamelessly envious of those of you 

north of Zone 7b or on the West Coast 

who can grow it. For those in the colder 

zones, we offer this hard-to-find hellebore 

relative which makes large 2’ wide 

clumps of rich, green, anemone-like 

foliage. In very early spring, the clumps 

are adorned with large, pink, peony-like 

flowers. This is such an exceptional 

beauty that any gardener who has a 

woodland garden and can grow this gem 

simply must have this. Get them before it 

gets hot here. Glaucidium palmatum was 

named by the Royal Horticultural Society 

as one of the top 200 plants of the last 

200 years! 



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D. Gloxinia nematanthodes ‘Evita’ 

(Evita Hardy Gloxinia) 



This amazing PDN introduction from 

4,000’ elevation in Argentina is a new 

addition to our list of winter-hardy gesneriads. 

Gloxinia nematanthodes ‘Evita’ 

is late to emerge...usually June in NC. 


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The compact 1’ tall x 4’ wide mass of 

short stems bearing soft green foliage is 

topped, starting in August, with 1” long 

bells of the most brilliant orange-red we 

have ever seen on anything other than a 

custom Ferrari. For us, flowering attracts 

hummingbirds and continues until frost. 

Gloxinia nematanthodes also spreads 

by above-ground stolons, soon making 

a wonderful groundcover. If you like 

brilliant colors, grab your camera and 

sunglasses. 



60950 

Hedychium 

(Hardy Ginger Lily) 

These wonderful pass-along perennial 

plants are finally available in 

many new varieties...all have 

proven to be reliably hardy in our 

Zone 7b garden (0 degrees F in 

winter). Ginger lilies are prized for 

their late summer and early fall floral 

shows atop the tall bold-foliaged 

stalks. Many of the ginger lilies are 

especially valued for their wonderful 

flower fragrance...a sweet 

honeysuckle scent and a favorite of 

hummingbirds! Ginger lilies prefer 

bright to part sun in rich, moist but 

well-drained garden soil, and hedychium 

have a true love of growing 

on moist slopes. North of Zone 8, 

do not plant ginger lilies after late 

August for best winter survivability. 

E. Hedychium ‘Anne Bishop’ 

(Anne Bishop Hardy Ginger Lily) 



Hedychium ‘Anne Bishop’ is a 

NEW! Hawaiian hybrid that has 

consistently ranked among our top 

performers since 2000, but due to its 

slow multiplication rate, we are only now 

offering it for the first time. The 5’ tall 

stalks are adorned with huge, tropicallooking 

leaves and topped from summer 

through frost with giant 1’ tall x 6” wide 

floral panicles. The flower color ranges 

from rich golden orange in the heat of 

summer to a lighter golden yellow as 

temperatures cool, but the intensely 

sweet fragrance is the same regardless 

of the season. 



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F. Hedychium ‘Daniel Weeks’ 

(Daniel Weeks Hardy Ginger Lily) 



This 1992 Gainesville Tree Farm introduction 

(probably Hedychium flavescens 

x gardnerianum) is one of the longestflowering 

of the ginger lilies, starting here 

in late July or early August and continuing 

until frost. The 4’+ tall stalks are 

topped with scrumptious, golden-yellow 

flowers with a dark gold throat. In early 

evening, the air is perfumed with their 

strong honeysuckle-like fragrance. This 

rapid grower will make a 3–4’ wide

clump of arching canes in only a couple 

of seasons. 



60248 

G. Hedychium ‘Flaming Torch’ 

(Flaming Torch Hardy Ginger Lily) 



(syn: Hedychium coccineum var. aurantiacum 

PDN Form) We grew this for a 

long time as a selection of Hedychium 

coccineum, but now know it to be a 

hybrid with that species. Hedychium 

‘Flaming Torch’ forms a huge mass of 

6–7’ tall stalks, each topped with a 1’ long 

head of orange flowers in mid-July (NC). 

Following flowering, a new set of stems 

emerge, which flower in September and 

October. Our eight-year-old patch is 

6’ wide at the base and looks like a series 

of giant torches...quite stunning, but 

allow plenty of room. 



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H. Hedychium greenii 

(Red Butterfly Ginger) 


Zone: 8–10, at least n Origin: Asia 

Hedychium greenii has long been one of 

our favorite gingers, only we have never 

been able to overwinter it outdoors until 

now. Finally, a form that we got from 

plantswoman Linda Guy has survived 

since 2007 including one winter at 9 

degrees F. The 3’ tall stalks, that emerge 

for us in late June, are adorned with dark 

olive green, red-backed leaves. The stalks 

are topped, starting in mid-July and lasting 

until fall, with orange-red terminal flowers. 

Since Hedychium greenii is sterile, it has 

learned to reproduce by plantlets that 

form on the old flower stalks. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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I. Hedychium ‘Palani’ 

(Palani Hardy Ginger Lily) 



Hedychium ‘Palani’ is an 

NEW! imposing Hawaiian hybrid that 

makes a massive patch of 8’+ tall stalks, 

topped from summer until fall with 

masses of flower heads of fragrant bright 

orange flowers. This is not a selection for 

small gardens, but if you need to hide a 

neighbor’s pig farm, this is certainly the 

plant for you! Hedychium ‘Palani’ is one 

of the most “axed” about ginger in our 

garden! 



62508 

J. Hedychium ‘Vanilla Ice’ 

(Hardy Ginger Lily) 



We are pleased to finally offer 

Hedychium ‘Vanilla Ice’, a selection from 

Hedychium ‘Dr. Moy’ from NC’s Mark 

and Louisa Messenbrink that was introduced 

in limited numbers around the 

year 2000. Hedychium ‘Vanilla Ice’ has 

much more white flecking than its parent, 

which reduces it in both size and 

vigor...a good thing for smaller gardens. 

The rare, reverted, larger-growing, lessvariegated 

shoots should be promptly 

removed. In our trials, it rarely exceeds 

3’ in height and is topped in late summer 

with deliciously fragrant peachy-pink 

flowers...a real charmer! 



60231 J. Yourch Gdn, NC/J. Yourch 

Helianthus 

(Sunflower) 

These widespread natives to North 

and South America are primarily 

summer- and fall-flowering perennials 

(and annuals), often referred 

to by designers as ADYCs (another 

damn yellow composite). 

Helianthus are native from prairies 

to swamps and are renowned for 

their durability and adaptability. 

Almost without exception, the 

flowers are yellow-flowered daisies. 

K. Helianthus angustifolius 

‘First Light’ PP 13,150 (First Light 

Swamp Sunflower) 


Origin: USA 

You are sure to love this Keith Hammett 

(of New Zealand) selection of our US 

native Helianthus angustifolius. Instead 

of the typical 10’ tall specimen, 

Helianthus ‘First Light’ forms a nice deerresistant 

compact clump of fuzzy linear 

leaves, topped from late September 

through October with terminal spikes of 

2” bright yellow-orange daisies. Frankly, 

it should have been called “last light,” but 

I guess it’s one of those southern hemisphere 

things. Regardless, we have long 

needed a more compact swamp sunflower...rejoice! 



60951 

L. Helianthus angustifolius 

‘Low Down’ PP 13,197 

(Low Down Swamp Sunflower) 


Who needs genetic engineering or 

nuclear power plant accidents when 

you’ve got Mother Nature? Yes, we’re 

talking about the hot, incredible shrinking 

sunflower. Imagine taking our native 

swamp sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius, 

and shrinking it from 8’ tall to 1’ 

tall. The leaves are still intact, as are the 

flowers; it’s just now you can plant it in 

the rock garden instead of the back of 

the border. In October, the 20” wide 

clump is truly smothered with large, yellow 

sunflower blossoms. This 

outrageous new deer-resistant introduction 

is just waiting for a place in even the 

smallest of gardens...get yours today! 



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A. Helianthus angustifolius 

‘Matanzas Creek’ (Matanzas Creek 

Perennial Swamp Sunflower) 


Origin: USA 

Helianthus angustifolius ‘Matanzas 

Creek’ is a lovely light lemon yellowflowered 

form of the US native sunflower, 

discovered growing by Matanzas Creek 

in Sonoma County, California. Since it 

isn’t native there, we’re not sure if it was 

just vacationing when it was ruthlessly 

captured by the folks at Digging Dog...the 

horticultural bounty hunters. For us, 

Helianthus ‘Matanzas Creek’ makes a 

large patch to 8’ tall, topped in mid- 

October with sprays of light yellow 

flowers...a superb color break. Unlike 

some forms of Helianthus angustifolius, 

H. ‘Matanzas Creek’ spreads to form a 

6’ wide colony in 5 years. 



62606 

B. Helicodiceros muscivorus 

(Pig Butt Arum) 




You can bet this common name wasn’t 

coined by a Wall Street marketing firm. 

Helicodiceros, an easy-to-grow first 

cousin to the famed aroid Dracunculus 

vulgaris, grows on the rocky coastal cliffs 

on the Mediterranean Islands of Corsica, 

Sardinia, and the Balearics. The offsetting 

tubers give rise to the 1’ tall, duck-footshaped, 

green, three-dimensional foliage, 

which emerges in very early spring. Later 

in spring, the spectacular tan- and purple-speckled 

bud emerges from the 

foliage, then opens parallel to the ground 

as a large flesh-colored spathe highlighted 

by purple tails (spadix) which 

emerge from the “crack.” The open 

flower resembles the backside of a flatulent 

pig...in image and in fragrance. If you 

grow this, it’s best not to mention it on 

your eHarmony profile. 



61125 

Helleborus 

(Christmas or Lenten Rose) 

Gardeners worldwide are 

enchanted with these mostly evergreen, 

woodland, winter-flowering 

perennials. We are offering some 

very interspecific hybrids this year, 

including the rare Helleborus x 

nigercors, Helleborus x ericsmithii, 

and Helleborus x ballardiae types. 

Hellebores are easy to grow if you 

provide improved soil in a lightly 

shaded, woodland-type situation. 

Hellebores become amazingly 

drought-tolerant with age and are 

great under summer-thirsty deciduous 

trees. Watch for seedlings 

around your parent plants...you 

may come up with some great 

hybrids of your own. 


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C. Helleborus x ballardiae 

‘Cinnamon Snow’ PPAF 

(Cinnamon Snow Lenten Rose) 



This Heuger hybrid has been a standout in 

our trials. The 18” wide clump of dark 

green leaves is topped in mid-February 

with bright cinnamon-red stalks, ending in 

a good floral show of pure white outwardfacing 

flowers which quickly age to pink. 



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D. Helleborus x ballardiae 

‘HGC Pink Frost’ PPAF 

(Pink Frost Hybrid Lenten Rose) 



Helleborus ‘HGC Pink Frost’ is the latest 

in the Helleborus niger hybrids to hit the 

market from the Heuger hellebore breeding 

program. Helleborus ‘HGC Pink Frost’ 

is particularly vigorous and floriferous, 

beginning in mid-February when the 

outward-facing flowers open pink and 

age to a lovely dark pinkish-red. 

Helleborus ‘HGC Pink Frost’ has been a 

favorite of all who’ve seen it! 



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E. Helleborus foetidus ‘Krenitsky’ 

(Krenitsky’s Bear Claw Hellebore) 


Zone: 5–9 n Origin: Western Europe 

This seed strain of Helleborus foetidus 

was shared with us by Chapel Hill NC 

plantsman Tom Krenitsky. Visitors to the 

garden have marveled at the exceptionally 

dark green, very serrate leaves, so we 

finally got around to propagating a few. As 

with all Helleborus foetidus, the plants 

grow vigorously the first season forming a 

20” tall stalk, clothed in dark green, handshaped 

leaves. After the second winter, 

the clumps are topped with 2’ tall thick 

flower spikes with light green bells. 



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F. Helleborus x hybridus 

‘Berry Swirl’ (Berry Swirl Lenten Rose) 



From hellebore breeders Ernie and 

Marietta O’Byrne comes this amazing 

seed strain of large double-flowering 

plants whose color range includes primarily 

reds and purples, often highlighted by 

a lighter white center...exceptionally 

beautiful. 



61859 

G. Helleborus x hybridus ‘Golden 

Lotus’ (Golden Lotus Lenten Rose) 



We are thrilled with this hand-crossed 

seed strain from Oregon’s Ernie and 

Marietta O’Byrne, which yields large 

double yellow flowers, often tinged with 

a pink picotee edge and back. As with all

seed strains, each plant is different as 

shown in our image. 



61860 

H. Helleborus x hybridus ‘Onyx 

Odyssey’ (Onyx Odyssey Lenten Rose) 



This amazing seed strain of lenten rose 

comes from the breeding program of 

Oregon’s Ernie and Marietta O’Byrne. 

Helleborus ‘Onyx Odyssey’ produces 

stalks of double black-purple flowers in 

late winter. This is considered the best 

double black strain on the market. 



62343 Northwest Gdn Nursery/ 

I. Helleborus niger 

‘HGC Josef Lemper’ PP 15,615 

(Josef Lemper Christmas Rose) 



This improved form of Helleborus niger 

comes from the German breeding program 

of Joseph Heuger. Helleborus ‘HGC 

Josef Lemper’ is a tissue-cultured clone 

selected for its upright habit and longer 

flowering period which, in NC, begins in 

October...yes, October, and continues 

until February. The large white flowers are 

typical for Helleborus niger. We think you 

will find this new cultivar quite amazing. 

Well-drained soils are very important for 

success with Helleborus niger. 



60854 Blumen Gdn, Germany/. Blumen 

J. Helleborus x nigersmithii 

‘Walhelivor’ PP 16,199 

(Ivory Prince Lenten Rose) 



This new hellebore hybrid (Helleborus x 

nigercors x Helleborus x ericsmithii) 

comes from breeder David Tristram of 

England. The dark burgundy-red petioles 

support glossy green leaves highlighted 

by silvery veins. In mid-spring, the deerresistant 

clumps are topped with spikes 

of white flowers which first emerge as 

dark reddish-pink buds. Thanks to tissue 

culture, each plant is identical. We made 

up the x nigersmithii part for this new 

cross, but we’re stuck with the moronic 

cultivar name. 



60954 

K. Helleborus ‘Walberton’s 

Rosemary’ PP 19,439 (Walberton’s 

Rosemary Perennial Hybrid Hellebore) 



(aka: Helleborus ‘Walhero’) 

NEW! Helleborus ‘Walberton’s 

Rosemary’ is only the second hybrid of 

Helleborus niger and Helleborus x 

hybridus. This prolific-flowering selection 

from the UK’s David Tristram was discovered 

in 2000, but only released in 

2009, although stock remains very limited. 

In our trials, Helleborus 

‘Walberton’s Rosemary’ starts flowering 

in early February (NC) with rosy pink 

flowers that age darker pink. The foliage 

and flowers are intermediate between 

both parents and, like Helleborus niger, 

face outward and are less damaged by 

severe freezes than Helleborus x 

hybridus. Also, Helleborus ‘Walberton’s 

Rosemary’ is sterile, so unlike our former 

Senator Edwards, there won’t be any surprise 

offspring to deal with. We find that 

Helleborus ‘Walberton’s Rosemary’ 

prefers a bit more sun than typical 

Helleborus x hybridus, so no deep shade. 



62510 

L. Heloniopsis orientalis 

(Oriental Swamp Pink) 


Zone: 5–8 n Origin: Asia 

NEW! 

This tiny Asian wildflower is 

the counterpart to our native 

swamp pink, Helonias bullata. The flat 

rosette of narrow, oval-shaped green 

leaves, often turning red in the winter, 

gives rise to 3” stalks, topped with 

clusters of dark pink flowers starting in 

mid-March (NC). Heloniopsis orientalis 

has proven easy to grow and flowers at 

the edge of our bog garden...slightly 

moist, but well-drained soils are best. 

This is a tiny rock garden sized plant best 

grown around other tiny plants where it 

will not get lost, smothered, or mugged. 

Our clumps have thrived since 1996 

without attention, growing alongside 

pitcher plants. 



62509 

M. Hemiboea subcapitata 

(Glossy False Sinningia) 

Light Shade n 12” tall n Zone: 6b–9, 


We have been stunned by the performance 

of this little-known Chinese African 

violet relative. The 1’ long, glossy, dark 

green leaves are borne on opposite sides 

of a 1’ tall, fleshy green stem. The plant 

spreads rapidly via rhizomes growing just 

below the soil surface, forming a 5’ wide 

patch in just 2 years. Although the 

incredibly bold foliage is plenty reason to 

grow it, the clumps are topped in late 

September with clusters of up to 25, 2” 

tubular white flowers, spotted purple 

inside. Although we have only grown this 

in Zone 7b, we are already hearing 

reports of hardiness in Zone 6...amazing! 



60252 

N. Hepatica nobilis ‘European Pink’ 

(European Pink Perennial Liver Leaf) 


Origin: Europe 

NEW! 

Thanks to Ellen Hornig, we are 

able to offer these pink-flow- 

ered forms of the European liver leaf, 

Hepatica nobilis. The small evergreen 

three-lobed leaves often persist through 

the winter, when they take on coldinduced 

purple hues. In mid-spring, the 

clumps are topped with short 6” tall 

spikes ending in lovely small pink flowers. 



62514 Seneca Hill, NYE. Hornig 

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▲ NORTHWEST GDN NURSERY, OR/NORTHWEST GARDEN NURSERY ▲ BLUMEN GDN, GERMANY/H. BLUMEN 

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L M 

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▲ SENECA HILL, NY/E. HORNIG 


SENECA HILL, NY/E. HORNIG ▲ 

A B 

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PRIMROSE PATH, PA/PRIMROSE PATH ▲ 

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TERRA NOVA NURSERIES, OR/TERRA NOVA NURSERIES ▲ 

A. Hepatica nobilis ‘Lithuanian Blue’ 

(Lithuanian Blue Perennial Liver Leaf) 


Origin: Lithuania 

We were fortunate to acquire 

NEW! these treasures when 

plantswoman Ellen Hornig closed Seneca 

Hill Perennials in 2011. In habit, they 

resemble typical olive green leaf hepaticas 

with their evergreen three-lobed 

foliage. In mid-spring, the tiny clumps are 

topped with wonderful dark blue flowers...a 

great addition to a special spot in 

the woodland garden. This wonderful 

seedling strain was originally grown from 

wild collected seed from Lithuania. 



62515 Seneca Hill, NY/E. Hornig 

Heuchera 

(Coral Bell) 

Few plants have undergone such a 

resurgence, thanks originally to 

Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’, Heuchera 

‘Montrose Ruby’, and more recently, 

to the wonderful efforts of breeders 

Dan Heims, Charles Oliver, and 

Thierry Delabroye. Coral bells are 

great in woodland gardens, originally 

grown only for their flowers 

(great butterfly attractors), but now 

for their dramatic and truly unbelievable 

foliage. Heucheras will 

tolerate a fair amount of sun, 

provided they are sited in a welldrained 

soil that doesn’t hold too 

much moisture. We are focusing 

primarily on the hybrids using 

Heuchera villosa, which we find 

produce the longest-lived and most 

humidity-tolerant plants. 

B. Heuchera ‘Citronelle’ PP 17,934 

(Citronelle Coral Bells) 


Zone: 4–8, at least n Origin: USA Hybrid 

If you like the yellow-leaf coral bells but 

they haven’t proven to be heat-tolerant in 

your climate, your solution is here. From 

France’s Thierry Delabroye comes 

Heuchera ‘Citronelle’, a gold leaf mutation 

from his wonderful Heuchera villosa 

hybrid, Heuchera ‘Caramel’. Like its parent, 

Heuchera ‘Citronelle’ makes a 1’ tall x 

18” wide clump of golden foliage, topped 

in summer with tall spikes of small white 

flowers. Heuchera ‘Citronelle’ doesn’t 

seem to enjoy full sun like most of its siblings...must 

be a blonde thing. 



61304 

C. Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’ 

PP 15,085 (Frosted Violet Coral Bells) 


Zone: 4–8a n Origin: USA Hybrid 

This 2002 introduction from the great 

coral bell breeding work of 

Pennsylvania’s Charles Oliver has proven 

to be the industry standard of purplefoliage 

heucheras. The key was the 

inclusion of our native Heuchera villosa 

in the parentage, a trend that continues 

to this day. The attractive, pink-purple 

foliage with darker veining adorns the 


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huge 2’ or wider clump. In late spring, the 

clumps are topped with 30” flower 

spikes of small, light pink flowers. This 

vigorous grower is a real winner...especially 

for East Coast gardeners. 



19638 Primrose Path, PA/Primrose Path 

D. Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’ 

PP 19,375 (Georgia Peach Coral Bells) 



Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’ is the newest 

coral bell hybrid containing the heatloving 

H. villosa. We were particularly 

impressed at how well they looked after 

our 3 weeks above 100 degrees F. This 

vigorous Terra Nova introduction makes 

a 2’ wide clump of large peachy-red 

leaves, each highlighted by darker red 

veining. The 14” tall clumps are topped in 

late summer with 30” spikes of small 

white flowers. Although H. villosa 

hybrids are much more tolerant to 

adverse growing conditions, we still 

recommend a well-drained soil. 



60185 

E. Heuchera ‘Hercules’ 

(Hercules Perennial Coral Bell) 



We have long wanted a vigorous 

variegated leaf coral bell and it looks like 

Herman Oudshoorn of the Netherlands 

has finally found it. Heuchera ‘Hercules’ 

has performed particularly well so far in 

our trials, so we wanted to share. The 

vigorous 8” tall x 15” wide clump of 

medium green leaves, heavily speckled 

white in spring, is topped in late spring 

(June in NC) with 20” tall spikes of 

dainty carmine red bells. The leaf 

coloration fades in extreme heat, but 

returns when the temperatures cool. 

We find that a few hours of morning sun 

grows the best specimens. 



62413 

F. Heuchera ‘Paris’ PP 18,881 

(Paris Coral Bells) 



What an amazing coral bell! This 2007 

Terra Nova introduction makes a small 

9” tall x 15” wide clump of silvery leaves, 

highlighted with dark green veins. The 

clumps are topped from mid-April 

through early July with 15” tall sturdy 

spikes of small rosy-red flowers...attractive 

to hummingbirds. This is unquestionably 

the best flowering coral bell we’ve ever 

trialed. As with all coral bells, we recommend 

a well-drained garden site as well as 

dividing them every 2–3 years. 



60858 

G. Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’ PP 

20,364 (Southern Comfort Coral Bells) 



Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’ is the Terra 

Nova equivalent to Heuchera ‘Caramel’.

The vigorous 14” tall x 2’ wide evergreen 

clumps produce an abundance of 

amber-colored leaves that emerge 

peachy-orange. As the night temperatures 

cool, the entire plant takes on a 

coral-orange hue. This is one of those 

dramatic coral bells all of our visitors 

notice. The Heuchera villosa parentage 

gives amazing vigor as well as good sun 

and soil moisture tolerance. 




H. Heuchera ‘Tiramisu’ PP 20,429 

(Tiramisu Coral Bells) 


at least n Origin: USA Hybrid 

Heuchera ‘Tiramisu’ is another great 

Heuchera villosa hybrid from Thierry 

Delabroye’s 2007 breeding program. The 

clumps of amber/chartreuse foliage begin 

showing red veins as the night temperatures 

start to cool in fall. When the 1’ tall x 

18” wide evergreen clumps begin to 

expand in early spring, the leaf veins 

become so bright with red, the leaves 

appear to be red with a golden border. 



60375 Holland/L. Klinkhamer 

I. xHeucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’ PPAF 

(Solar Eclipse Perennial Foamy Bells) 



Is this the best xheucherella ever introduced? 

It very well could be...what an 

amazing plant! The 16” wide clumps are 

composed of dark purple leaves, each 

edged in a ring of chartreuse. With many 

patterned xheucherella, the color intensity 

of the foliage wanes in the summer, 

but not with xHeucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’. 

The amazing clumps are topped in late 

spring with spikes of white flowers, but 

you’re growing this for the foliage...Wow! 




J. xHeucherella ‘Stoplight’ 

PP 16,835 (Stoplight Foamy Bells) 



You won’t have folks running past this 

stoplight without coming to a complete 

halt. xHeucherella ‘Stoplight’ is similar to 

xHeucherella ‘Sunspot’ but is slightly 

more vigorous and has a larger patch of 

red in the center of the bright yellow leaf. 

The 1’ wide evergreen clumps, which are 

brightest in the spring, are topped in late 

spring with bottlebrush-like spikes of 

white flowers. Good drainage and a bit 

of morning sun are best. 



28297 

Hibiscus 

(Mallow) 

The hardy mallows, particularly the 

genus hibiscus, are an overlooked 

group of US native sun perennials 

with wonderful garden potential. 

We have been especially pleased 

with many of the unknown species 

and new hybrids we continue to 

trial. Their midsummer flowering, 

with lots of nectar for butterflies, 

means that both you and the 

winged wonders will enjoy hibiscus 

in your garden. Many hibiscus will 

grow equally as well in soggy soil or 

typical garden conditions. 

K. Hibiscus ‘Cranberry Crush’ 

PPAF (Cranberry Crush Hardy Mallow) 



This superb hibiscus hybrid from Walters 

Gardens is one of the most stunning 

selections we have grown. The brilliant 

red, almost scarlet flowers are unlike 

other hardy hibiscus whose red flowers 

are usually based in the blue spectrum. 

The 4’ tall stalks are topped from midsummer 

through early fall with 7” wide, 

heavily-textured flowers with nicely 

overlapping petals...a hummingbird hub. 

Moist soils are best, but this hardy 

hibiscus is very drought-tolerant. 



61305 

L. Hibiscus ‘Fireball’ PP 13,631 

(Fireball Mallow) 



This dazzling 2001 introduction from the 

late Fleming brothers makes a compact 

4’ tall plant with fine-textured green 

foliage...often with a purple blush. From 

midsummer through early fall, the 

clumps are topped with brilliant, large 

burgundy-red flowers...a true showstopper 

and hummingbird favorite. 



62271 

M. Hibiscus moscheutos var. 

incanus (Hairy Large Flowered 

Perennial Mallow) 



NEW! 

Florida plantsman Alani Davis 

shared this little known form of 

the widespread US native Hibiscus 

moscheutos, that hails from Lake Iamonia 

in Leon County, Florida. In our garden, 

Hibiscus moscheutos var. incanus has 

been so impressive that we simply had to 

share it with others. The 5’ tall stalks are 

clothed with velvety silver leaves and 

topped all summer with funnel-shaped 

white flowers, each highlighted with a 

maroon throat. Because of the leaf hairs, 

hibiscus sawfly larvae haven’t touched it. 

Despite its wetland heritage, we grow it 

on a dry non- irrigated sandy bank where 

it thrives. Taxonomists who synonymize 

this with typical Hibiscus moscheutos 

have simply been sniffing too many 

herbarium mothballs. 



62516 

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▲ HOLLAND/L. KLINKHAMER 

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▲ TERRA NOVA NURSERIES, OR/TERRA NOVA NURSERIES 

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WALTERS GDN, MI ▲ 

C D 

GARDEN SHOPPE, OK/THE GARDEN SHOPPE ▲ 

E 

WALDEN WEST, OR ▲ 

F 

WALTERS GARDENS, MI/WALTERS GDN ▲ 

A. Hibiscus ‘Raspberry Rose’ 

(Raspberry Rose Mallow) 



Hibiscus ‘Raspberry Rose’ is the plant 

that stops everyone in their tracks during 

our Summer Open House. Hibiscus 

‘Raspberry Rose’ has also been a favorite 

of ours for years due to its sheer 

abundance of 10” bright raspberry-red 

flowers. We grow quite a few hibiscus, 

and none come anywhere close to producing 

as many flowers...a hummingbird 

delight. Each clump can get quite large, 

to 7’ tall x 10’ across, so allow plenty of 

room. Remember that nine out of ten 

hibiscus surveyed prefer rich, moist 

soils...this is one of the nine. 



19736 

B. Hibiscus ‘Summer Storm’ 

PP20,443 (Summer Storm Mallow) 



Hibiscus ‘Summer Storm’ is one of the 

next generation of colored-leaf hibiscus 

hybrids from the breeders at Walters 

Gardens. Building on the work of the late 

Fleming Brothers, Hibiscus ‘Summer 

Storm’ produces 5’ tall stalks, clothed 

with deeply-lobed dark purple leaves and 

adorned from July until September with 

both axillary and terminally produced, 

10” wide, medium pink flowers, highlighted 

with a dark red center and 

bloodshot-eye-like red veins...a hummingbird 

favorite. Moist soils are ideal, 

but these are amazingly drought-tolerant 

in the short term. 




C. Hibiscus ‘White Buddy Jewel’ 

(White Buddy Jewel Mallow) 



From Illinois hibiscus breeder Bill Morrison 

comes an unusual Hibiscus moscheutos 

hybrid. The compact 3’ tall plants are covered 

with flowers from midsummer 

through fall...a hummingbird hub. The 10” 

wide white flowers are highlighted by a 

bright red central blotch and the 

unopened buds are flushed with swirls of 

pink on the outside tips... reminds me of 

staring face-to-face at a one-eyed, onehorned, 

flying purple people eater...your 

age is showing if you remember back that 

far. As with all hardy hibiscus, they prefer 

moist soils but are amazingly drought-tolerant 

once established. 



60191 Garden Shoppe, OK/Shoppe 

D. Hippeastrum ‘Charisma’ 

(Charisma Hardy Perennial 

Hippeastrum) 



(aka: Amaryllis ‘Charisma’) 

NEW! From Holland’s Penning 

Breeders comes Hippeastrum ‘Charisma’ 

(mistakenly called amaryllis), which has 

been a standout in our winter hardiness 

trials. Hippeastrum ‘Charisma’ produces 

large 10” flowers, starting in mid-May 

(NC). Each flower is bicolored white and 

red...the lower three petals are mostly 


white with some red flecking while the 

upper three petals are mostly red with 

some white flecking. It sounds strange, 

but it’s really quite a stunning selection 

that we are glad to be able to share. Our 

plants are all potted and growing. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62517 

Hosta 

(Hosta) 

These natives, many to prairies of 

China, Japan, and Korea, have been 

grown in America for over 150 years. 

Currently, there are over 6,000 cultivars, 

of which 500 are distinct and 

garden-worthy. We continually work 

with the country’s best breeders to 

evaluate new introductions, and 

choose only those we feel represent 

the very best and most unique. For 

the best performance, hostas prefer 

light shade to a couple of hours of 

sun in the morning. Good soil preparation 

and moist soil is the key to 

growing a hosta well. Our plants are 

all container-grown and are usually 

multiple-division plants...our price is 

for an entire container of 1–20 

divisions. We do not offer small, 

recently propagated plants and 

challenge other nurserymen to do 

the same. When hostas are divided 

under nursery conditions, they often 

take on immature leaf characteristics, 

including more pointed leaves 

as well as reduced cupping and 

corrugation. The leaf forms that are 

pictured and described will 

redevelop in one to two growing 

seasons...be patient. 

E. Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ 

(Walden West 89) 



From the late hosta wild man, Chuck 

Purtymun, comes this still hard-to-find 

gem. Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ 

(Hosta ‘Tokudama’ x Hosta sieboldiana) 

has round, cardboard-like, deeplycupped, 

powder-blue leaves on a 2’ wide 

clump. In early summer, the clumps are 

topped with white hummingbird flowers. 

In a garden, few hostas will evoke more 

favorable comments! 



7654 Walden West, OR 

F. Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ 

(Walters Gardens 10) 



Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ is the latest in a 

long line of fantastic sports from Hosta 

‘Halcyon’. Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ is a 

probable tetraploid sport of the lovely 

Hosta ‘First Frost’, which is a creamyedged 

sport of Hosta ‘Halcyon’. The 

1’ tall x 16” wide clump is composed of 

thick powder blue leaves with an exceptionally 

wide creamy yellow margin... 

simply stunning. In late spring, the clump 

is topped with stalks of light lavender 

flowers...a hummingbird delight. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62605 Walters Gardens, MI/Gardens

G. Hosta ‘Big Mama’ (P. Aden 78) 



For all those out there with the same 

nickname, this oldie-but-goodie comes 

from the famed Long Island garden of the 

late hosta guru, Paul Aden. The Hosta 

sieboldiana background shows through 

with the large, puckered, thick blue 

leaves that adorn the 5’ wide clump. The 

giant clumps are topped with pure white 

flowers in early summer on 4’ tall 

scapes...a hummingbird celebration. 



10874 Murphy Garden, IN 

H. Hosta ‘Blue Ivory’ PP 19,623 

(B. Meyer/L. Klinkhamer NR) 



This fantastic sport of the popular Hosta 

‘Halcyon’ was discovered by hosta afficionado, 

Bill Meyer, and introduced with 

the help of Holland’s Luc Klinkhamer. 

The 16” tall x 30” wide clump is composed 

of blue leaves, highlighted by a 

wide creamy border that becomes more 

white as the season progresses...a slowgrowing 

but truly spectacular clump that, 

like Hosta ‘Liberty’, takes time to show its 

true beauty. If you buy tiny liner-sized 

plants, you’ll be very disappointed. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62415 

I. Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ 

(E. Deckert 00) 



Cute, cute, cute! This distinctive, new 

small hosta is the toast of hosta 

collectors everywhere. Hosta ‘Blue 

Mouse Ears’ is a mutation of Hosta ‘Blue 

Cadet’ that makes a tight 1’ wide mound 

of small, round, blue-green leaves on a 

perfectly symmetrical clump. In early 

summer, the clumps are topped with 

proportionally short spikes of lavender 

flowers...a hummingbird favorite. This is 

a unique and fun hosta to add to any 




22400 H. Hansen Gdn, MN/Hansen 

J. Hosta ‘Bridal Falls’ PPAF 

(J. Van den Top 11) 



I was very impressed when I 

NEW! first saw this white-edged sport 

of the wonderful Hosta ‘Niagra Falls’ in 

2011, so we are pleased to be able to 

make it available. The large, green, 

piecrust-edged clump is surrounded by a 

stunning white border...we expect the 

mature size to be between 20” tall x 3–4’ 

wide. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62518 J. Van den Top, NL/Jan Van den Top 

K. Hosta ‘Captain Kirk’ (K. Brill 99) 



This amazing sport of the popular Hosta 

‘Gold Standard’ was introduced by Iowa’s 

Kirk Brill...an avid Trekkie. Hosta ‘Captain 

Kirk’ is probably a tetraploid hosta 

featuring a delicious wide golden center, 

surrounded by a very wide, dark green 

edge. As you can imagine, the contrast is 

truly stunning. Each 3’ wide clump of 

Hosta ‘Captain Kirk’ is topped with lavender 

flowers in midsummer. Aren’t you 

about ready to boldly grow what none of 

your neighbors has grown before? 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


17555 H. Hansen Gdn, MN 

L. Hosta ‘Cathedral Windows’ 

PP 17,295 (H. Hansen 05) 



Are you ready for another great new 

hosta that is destined for the hosta hall 

of fame? This Hans Hansen introduction 

is an intentional tetraploid mutation of 

his wonderful Hosta ‘Stained Glass’. The 

large, 9–10” round, dome-shaped, golden 

leaves are surrounded by a 3” wide, dark 

green border. The 3’ wide clumps are 

topped in late summer with 40” stalks of 

very large, very fragrant flowers...a hummingbird 

party plant. Imagine a super 

bright version of Hosta ‘Holy Mole’ and 

you get the picture. 



60956 

M. Hosta ‘Cherish’ 

(H. Hansen/Shady Oaks 02) 



Hosta ‘Cherish’ is another gem in the 

series of sports from Hosta ‘Baby 

Bunting’. Hosta ‘Cherish’ makes a miniature 

8” wide clump of round blue-green 

leaves with an attractive creamy-yellow 

center, surrounded by a wide blue-green 

border. In midsummer, the tiny clumps 

are topped with 11” flower spikes topped 

with lavender flowers. Be sure to grow 

Hosta ‘Cherish’ in an open area with 

moist soil where it will not dry out or be 

eaten by larger more aggressive 

plants...cherish it! 




N. Hosta ‘Christmas Candy’ 

(Gert van Eijk-Bos 02) 



This recent introduction from Holland is 

reportedly a mutation from one of our 

favorite hostas, Hosta ‘Night Before 

Christmas’. In appearance, it looks similar 

to “NBC”, except that the clump is slightly 

smaller and the leaf edges are a darker 

green. The most important difference, 

however, is that the solid white center 

does not fade all growing season. Hosta 

‘Christmas Candy’ is amazingly sun-tolerant 

as long as the soil is moist. At 

maturity, expect a 2’ wide clump of bright 

creamy white leaves surrounded by a 

dark green border...very dramatic. In midsummer, 

the clumps are topped with light 

lavender Hosta ‘Fortunei’-type flowers. 



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▲ MURPHY GARDEN, IN 

I J 

▲ H. HANSEN GDN, MN/HANS HANSEN 

▲ J. VAN DEN TOP, NL/JAN VAN DEN TOP 

K L 

▲ H. HANSEN GDN, MN 

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▲ H. HANSEN GDN, MN 


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H. HANSEN GDN, MN ▲ 

B 

H. HANSEN GDN, MN ▲ 

C D 

E F 

J. VAN DEN TOP, NL/JAN VAN DEN TOP ▲ 

G H 

BRASHEAR GDN, CT/CAROL BRASHEAR ▲ 

A. Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’ 

(K. Terpening 05) 



I was very impressed with Hosta 

‘Dancing Queen’ when I first saw it in 

Hans Hansen’s Minnesota garden. The 

large golden foliage with a nice piecrust 

edge forms a distinctive 18” tall x 3’ wide 

beacon in the woodland garden. 




B. Hosta ‘Diana Remembered’ 

(J. Kulpa 97) 



Named after the late Diana, Princess of 

Wales, I put this near the top of the 

“best-ever” list. This vigorous Hosta 

plantaginea hybrid makes a stunning, 

3’ wide clump of shiny, blue-green leaves 

with a very wide, creamy yellow border. 

In late summer, the clumps are topped 

with 2’ tall spikes bearing very fragrant, 

white flowers...a hummingbird favorite. 

Plant this one near a path where it can be 

truly appreciated! 




C. Hosta ‘Dixie Cups’ (T. Avent 07) 



(aka: Hosta 97-69) Hosta ‘Dixie Cups’ is 

a 2010 PDN introduction and one of my 

personal favorites. Our 1997 cross of 

Hosta ‘Korean Snow’ x Hosta ‘Abiqua 

Drinking Gourd’ forms a 15” tall x 2’ wide 

clump of large, upright, shiny glaucous 

corrugated leaves. The clump is topped 

with 28” stalks of tightly stacked purple 

flowers in September...a delight for hummingbirds. 

This selection has not been 

tissue-cultured, so supplies are limited. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


28637 

D. Hosta ‘Earth Angel’ 

(H. Hansen 02) 



Now, one of the great hostas has been 

made even better. We are pleased to 

offer Hosta ‘Earth Angel’, a marvelous 

white-edged mutation of Hosta ‘Blue 

Angel’. Each 5’ wide clump is composed 

of thick, wide, pointed blue leaves, each 

surrounded by a 1” wide, creamy border 

(yellow in spring). Hosta ‘Earth Angel’ is 

the first giant blue hosta to have a 

border...stand up and cheer! 



62520 

E. Hosta ‘First Lady’ (T. Avent 07) 



Hosta ‘First Lady’ is our 2010 introduction 

from a cross of ((Hosta ‘Swoosh’ x Hosta 

longissima) x Hosta ‘Red Neck Heaven’) 

x Hosta ‘Elvis Lives’, that we made in 

1995 (Hosta 95-413). The result is a 


14” tall x 3’ wide clump of long (9” x 3”), 

deeply-veined green leaves, edged with a 

wide creamy yellow border. The clumps 

are topped with stalks of lavender hummingbird 

attracting flowers in late July 

and early August...very nice and unique! 



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F. Hosta ‘Fragrant Queen’ 

PP 19,508 (J. van den Top 08) 



Hosta ‘Fragrant Queen’ is the best of the 

wide creamy-edged sports from Hosta 

‘Fragrant Bouquet’ (an improved Hosta 

‘Sweet Innocence’), although it actually 

mutated from Hosta ‘Fragrant King’, which 

is a sport of Hosta ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’, 

which is a sport of Hosta ‘Guacamole’, 

which is a sport of Hosta ‘Fragrant 

Bouquet’...sounds incestuous, don’t you 

think? The vigorous 16” tall x 2’ wide 

clumps are composed of rounded, glossy, 

dark green leaves, each edged with a wide 

creamy border and topped in midsummer 

with stalks of light lavender, very fragrant 

flowers...a hummingbird hangout. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62216 J. Van den Top, NL/Jan Van den Top 

G. Hosta ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ 

(M. Zilis/ E. & J Deckert 06) 



This is the mutation of the wildly popular 

Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ that everyone 

has been waiting for! The round, bluegreen 

leaves are surrounded by a wide 

creamy white border, eventually producing 

a 7” tall x 1’ wide clump, topped in 

early summer with short spikes of 

lavender hummingbird-friendly flowers. 

As with most miniature hostas, the 

growth rate is slow and they will need a 

moist soil as well as an open space not 

crowded by larger encroaching plants. 



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H. Hosta ‘Goodness Gracious’ 

PPAF (Walters Gardens 10) 



Hosta ‘Goodness Gracious’ is another in 

a long line of wonderful sports that originated 

from Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’. 

Hosta ‘Goodness Gracious’ was actually 

discovered as a probable tetraploid sport 

of Hosta ‘Satisfaction’, which arose originally 

from Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’. The 

20” tall x 2’ wide clump is composed of 

thick, corrugated blue-green leaves, each 

edged with an extraordinarily wide 

golden border. The clumps are topped 

with stalks of pure white flowers that 

attract hummingbirds in 

midsummer...stunning! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62217 Brashear Gdn, CT/Carol Brashear

I. Hosta ‘Gypsy Rose’ 

(J. Anderson NR) 



This cute plant was discovered as a 

mutation of the famed Hosta ‘Striptease’. 

From our observations, Hosta ‘Gypsy 

Rose’ stays slightly smaller, making a 30” 

wide clump, but most importantly, the 

center pattern of the leaf is much 

brighter yellow than in Hosta ‘Striptease’, 

which is more light green. Hosta ‘Gypsy 

Rose’ is a dazzling plant that should be a 

part of every hosta collection. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


26573 

J. Hosta ‘Hacksaw’ 

(R. Livingston NR) 



What a great name for a mad slasher 

flick...as well as a cool hosta. This vigorous 

hosta from Ron Livingston’s breeding 

program makes a 9” tall x 28” wide clump 

of narrow, rippled, light green leaves with 

unusually serrate leaf margins. We have 

found the leaf serrations become most 

exaggerated as the clump ages and with 

good morning/part-day sun exposure. 

The clumps are topped by 20” spikes of 

purple flowers in September. 



60867 H. Hansen Gdn, MN/Hans Hansen 

K. Hosta ‘Ice Follies’ PPAF 

(B. Meyer 2009) 



I really like this new discovery 

NEW! from hosta guru Bill Meyer. 

Hosta ‘Ice Follies’ is a probable tetraploid 

mutation of the old standard, Hosta 

‘Antioch’. Hosta ‘Ice Follies’ is much 

smaller than its parent, forming a small 

1’ tall x 2’ wide clump of pointed green 

leaves, with a very wide border that 

emerges gold and ages to cream. The 

clumps are topped with 2’ tall spikes of 

light lavender flowers in early summer. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 



L. Hosta ‘Iron Gate Delight’ 

(V. Sellers 81) 



Here is one of the truly great heat-tolerant 

hostas that slipped through the 

proverbial cracks. Hosta ‘Iron Gate 

Delight’, introduced in 1981 by North 

Carolina’s own Van Sellers, has 5” long 

oval leaves with a very dramatic border 

that emerges gold, then changes over to 

cream. Hosta ‘Iron Gate Delight’ is a vigorous 

grower that matures into a 

spectacular 3’ wide clump, further 

enhanced with extremely fragrant lavender 

flowers on 2’ scapes in midsummer... 

basically an improved Hosta ‘So Sweet’! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62522 

M. Hosta ‘June Fever’ PP 15,340 

(J. Van den Top 04) 



NEW! 

This sport of the popular Hosta 

‘June’ was discovered in 

Holland by hosta grower, Jan Van den 

Top. Hosta ‘June Fever’ is a mutation that 

has much brighter gold leaf centers than 

Hosta ‘June’, surrounded by the same 

blue-green border. Hosta ‘June Fever’ also 

has a much glossier leaf surface, which is 

quite stunning in the garden. When the 

plants are young, the leaf edge appears 

narrow, but will widen considerably when 

the 15” tall x 2’ wide clump matures. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62523 Chopko Gdn, NJ 

N. Hosta ‘Komodo Dragon’ 

(M. Seaver NR) 



This Mildred Seaver introduction makes a 

stunner of a clump! The heavily-rippled, 

dark green, pointed leaves stretch outward 

to form an impressive, upright 7’ 

wide Hosta fluctuans-like clump. Don’t 

plant one of these unless you have plenty 

of room. The giant clumps are topped in 

midsummer with 4’ tall scapes, laden 

with light lavender flowers...a 

hummingbird magnet. 



18300 R. Livingston Gdn, MI/Livingston 

O. Hosta ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ 

(M. Chastain 06) 



This 2006 introduction from Tennessee’s 

Mary Chastain forms a stunning 10” tall 

x 30” wide clump of large ruffled green 

leaves, highlighted by a Christmas treeshaped 

white central pattern that 

radiates out into the green border. Hosta 

‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ makes a stunning 

and most unique clump, albeit a bit on 

the slow side. We recommend very open 

shade or a few hours of morning sun for 

best results. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 



P. Hosta ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ 

(M. Chastain 98) 



This Mary Chastain introduction forms a 

spectacular 15” tall x 30” wide clump of 

thick, corrugated chartreuse leaves, each 

surrounded by a 2.5” wide blue margin. 

The eye-catching, vigorous clumps of 

Hosta ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ are 

topped with 22” tall scapes of light 

lavender flowers. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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A. Hosta ‘Linda Sue’ (V. Wade 99) 



Hosta ‘Linda Sue’ is a Van Wade introduction, 

discovered as a sport on Hosta 

‘Frances Williams’. Hosta ‘Linda Sue’ has 

a dramatically wider gold margin than its 

parent and forms a stunning 2’ tall x 40” 

wide clump of thick, corrugated blue 

leaves surrounded by a wide border and 

topped in late spring with short spikes of 

pure white flowers...a hummingbird treat. 

Unlike its famous parent, Hosta ‘Linda 

Sue’ doesn’t show the same leaf scorching 

tendencies, lending credence to the 

supposition of its increased ploidy level 

(extra chromosomes). 



62346 Wade Gdn, OH/Carol Brashear 

B. Hosta ‘Love Pat’ (P. Aden 78) 

Light Shade n 19” tall n Zone: 3–8a 


Despite the flood of new introductions, 

Hosta ‘Love Pat’ is still hard to beat. This 

truly great hosta makes a 3’ wide clump of 

round, intensely corrugated, deep blue 

foliage...good even in the upper South! This 

slow but easy-to-grow hosta is topped 

with nice stalks of white flowers that 

attract hummingbirds in early summer. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


3630 Minn Landscape Arboretum, MN 

C. Hosta ‘Mighty Mouse’ 

(Walters Gardens 06) 



Hosta ‘Mighty Mouse’ is another in the 

increasing line of Hosta ‘Blue Mouse 

Ears’ sports. This little 7” tall x 1’ wide 

charmer boasts round, blue-green leaves 

surrounded by a wide yellow border that 

ages to creamy white. Attracting hummingbirds 

in late spring, the clumps are 

topped with short spikes holding a 

paucity of dark lavender flowers. Hosta 

‘Mighty Mouse’ is very similar to Hosta 

‘Frosted Mouse Ears’, but the edge 

seems slightly more white to us. 



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D. Hosta ‘Orange Marmalade’ 

PP 16,742 (R. Solberg 02) 



This mutation of Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’ 

emerges with a green center and green 

edge in spring. Quickly, the center turns 

to yellow and, as the season progresses, it 

transforms to parchment white. The edge 

stays dark green and provides a dramatic 

contrast. Each 42” wide clump is topped 

in July with 2’ tall scapes of pale lavender 

flowers...a hummingbird treat. 



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E. Hosta ‘Paradise Island’ 

PP 20,798 (M. Fransen NR) 



Hosta ‘Paradise Island’ is a mutation of 

Hosta ‘Fire Island’ discovered by 

Holland’s Marco Fransen and introduced 

in 2008. The 1’ tall x 3’ wide clump is 

composed of rounded leaves that 

emerge screaming brilliant gold in spring, 

surrounded by a narrow green border 

and adorned by bright purple petioles 

that jut into the leaf base. Although the 

central leaf color fades to light green in 

summer, this is a fantastic selection. The 

clumps are topped with 2’ stalks of 

medium lavender flowers in late spring. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62418 

F. Hosta ‘Pewterware’ 

(D. Dean 99) 



It’s not often that a breakthrough hosta 

comes along, so pardon me if I get 

excited. This Don Dean hybrid (Hosta 

‘Urajiro Hachijo’ x Hosta ‘Blue Moon’) 

takes the color blue to a whole new 

intensity and duration. For us, Hosta 

‘Pewterware’ has unique, intensely waxy 

blue leaves, whose color holds nearly all 

summer in the South. The 2’ wide 

clumps are topped in very late summer 

with 18” scapes of light lavender 

flowers...a hummingbird treat. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


17056 

G. Hosta ‘Pharaoh’s Fawcett’ 

(H. Hansen NR) 



NEW! 


I fell in love with this sport of 

Hosta ‘King Tut’ (the opposite 

of Hosta ‘Nefertiti’ ) at Hans Hansen’s 

former Minnesota garden, where it made 

a stunning 18” tall x 3’ wide clump of 

heavily corrugated blue leaves with a 

wide golden border. We are thrilled to 

introduce Hosta ‘Pharaoh’s Fawcett’ (pun 

intended) for the first time in 2012, but 

since this has not been tissue-cultured, 

supplies are very limited. 



62525 Hans Hansen Gdn 

H. Hosta ‘Pineapple Upside Down 

Cake’ (B. Solberg, M. Zilis 99) 



This unique Green Hill Farm introduction 

is a sport of Eric Smith’s bizarre hybrid of 

Hosta sieboldiana x Hosta lancifolia. The 

long wavy leaves emerge pure green, 

then the center quickly brightens to a 

brilliant white-gold while the edge develops 

a narrow, black-green border. This is 

truly a unique, stunning hosta that will 

stop you in your tracks. In late summer, 

the 4’ wide clumps are topped with 

hummingbird-friendly lavender flowers 

on 28” tall scapes. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


14493 Green Hill Farm, NC/Bob Solberg 

I. Hosta plantaginea 

(China species) 



This very heat-tolerant species from 

China is noted not only for its shiny, light 

green foliage, but for its 6” long,

deliciously fragrant, white flowers. 

Beginning in August, the flowers, which 

open in late afternoon, could make any 

garden a fragrant oasis and a hummingbird 

haven. Each clump reaches 40” 

wide on this great candidate for a mixed 

border. 



4692 D. Gdn, VA 18305 P. Schmidt 

J. Hosta ‘Praying Hands’ 

(G. Williams 96) 



Amazing...the 2011 Hosta of the Year! 

Perhaps we should call this the un-hosta, 

since Hosta ‘Praying Hands’ is the most 

un-hosta looking hosta to ever hit the 

market. Each small, 2’ wide clump is 

composed of strangely folded, dark green 

crinkled leaves, each with a narrow, 

creamy yellow border. Indeed, a clump 

resembles a multitude of hands folded in 

prayer. Due to First Amendment restrictions, 

Hosta ‘Praying Hands’ cannot be 

planted near courthouses in Alabama or 

near any Federal government building. 

The upright clumps are topped with 

18” spikes of light lavender flowers..a 

hummingbird treat in late summer. This 

sets a new standard for “unique” in the 

hosta world. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


23808 

K. Hosta ‘Pure Heart’ PPAF 

(Walters Gardens NR) 



Oh my...what a cute hosta! This Walters 

Gardens sport of Hosta ‘Blue Mouse 

Ears’ puts a creamy yellow center in the 

midst of the small round blue leaf. For a 

hosta with this much cream, it has 

amazing vigor. We anticipate mature 

clumps to reach a staggering 3” tall x 

6” wide. The hosta is named for Mighty 

Mouse’s girlfriend, Pearl Pureheart. 



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L. Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ 

(J. Anderson NR) 



This amazing small hosta is a sport from 

Bill Vaughn’s wonderful dwarf, Hosta 

‘Maui Buttercups’. The fluorescent 

golden leaf is surrounded by a dramatic 

border of black-green. This is truly a 

stunning and distinctive new hosta. Each 

small 16” wide clump of Hosta 

‘Rainforest Sunrise’ is topped in early 

summer with an 18” tall scape of very 

attractive white flowers. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62526 

M. Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ PPAF 

(D. Rawson 09) 



Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ is as thick 

NEW! and corrugated as a....rhino 

hide. This Don Rawson introduction, 

discovered in a bed of Hosta ‘Love Pat’, 

makes a compact 20” tall x 30” wide 

clump of incredibly cupped and corrugated 

blue foliage, highlighted by a 

dramatic golden central pattern that ages 

to cream. The clumps are topped with 2’ 

tall spikes of white flowers in late spring. 

Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ will take a few years to 

mature, but when it does, it will be one of 

the standout hostas in your garden! 




N. Hosta ‘Risky Business’ 

(H. Hansen/T. Avent 02) 



Boy, has this hosta caused quite a commotion 

with those who have seen it in 

person! This mutation of the wildly popular 

Hosta ‘Striptease’ boasts a pure 

white center (that holds all season) 

instead of the yellow center of its parent. 

Possessing the same incredible vigor, it 

forms a dense 2’ wide clump in short 

order. In midsummer, the clumps are 

topped with 2’ tall scapes of hummingbird-acclaimed 

violet flowers. Chalk this 

one up to the “winner” category! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


19989 H. Hansen Gdn, MN/Hansen 

O. Hosta ‘Satisfaction’ 

(C. Wasitis, Bridgewood Gardens 00) 



Although Hosta ‘Satisfaction’ has been 

released for more than a decade, it’s still 

one of the most showstopping hostas in 

our garden. Hosta ‘Satisfaction’ is a sport 

of the classic Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’ with 

a large, dark green, pointed leaf, surrounded 

by a wide, wavy, brilliant golden 

band that covers nearly 1/3 of the leaf. In 

summer, the 4’ wide clumps are topped 

with 30” tall scapes of near-white flowers. 

Hosta ‘Satisfaction’ is truly one of the 

most stunning and most vigorous hostas 

to ever hit the market! 



62528 

P. Hosta ‘Seducer’ PPAF 

(S. Asch 04) 



Hosta ‘Seducer’ is an amazing Stuart 

Asch hybrid that forms a 2’ tall x 3’ wide 

clump of large green leaves, each edged 

with a wide, ruffled band of gold. 

Between the gold and the green is a 

small wiggly white line (like you see 

driving home when you shouldn’t be on 

the road) that intensifies with summer 

heat. The clumps are topped with 40” 

spikes of hummingbird-acclaimed lavender 

flowers in late summer. Reportedly 

this is a Hosta ‘Dorothy Benedict’ selfed, 

but it is not genetically possible to obtain 

this plant from that cross. 




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A. Hosta sieboldiana ‘Hudson Bay’ 

PPAF (Walters Gardens 10) 



Imagine a more vigorous Hosta ‘Great 

Expectations’ with an equally dramatic, 

central creamy-white leaf pattern that 

remains bright all summer, and you can 

visualize Hosta ‘Hudson Bay’. Hosta 

‘Hudson Bay’ is technically a sport of 

Hosta ‘Eskimo Pie’, but with a narrower 

white center. To follow the family tree 

back a few generations further, Hosta 

‘Eskimo Pie’ is a sport of Hosta ‘Northern 

Exposure’, which was a sport of Hosta 

sieboldiana ‘Elegans’. The stunning 20” 

tall x 3’ wide clumps are topped in May 

with short spikes of pure white 

flowers...attractive to hummingbirds. 



62220 D. Eechaute Gdn, NL/Eechaute 

B. Hosta ‘Silver Bay’ (D. Dean 99) 



At the 2000 American Hosta 

Convention in Minnesota, Hosta ‘Silver 

Bay’ became one of the most talkedabout 

hostas in recent years. The 

amazing silvery-blue leaf coloration is 

indeed the breakthrough that we have all 

been hoping for. Each slow-growing 

clump will eventually reach 3’ in diameter, 

topped in midsummer with a 2’ tall 

scape of light lavender flowers. Hosta 

‘Silver Bay’ is a special plant that should 

be planted in a very special place where 

it can be appreciated. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


26394 

C. Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ 

(H. Hansen 99) 



Would it be too bold to say this is the 

best new hosta to hit the market in the 

last decade? Oh well, no one has ever 

accused us of lacking an opinion. This 

Hans Hansen introduction is a marked 

improvement on the wildly popular 

Hosta ‘Guacamole’ from which it 

mutated. The brilliantly shiny, golden 

foliage is surrounded by a 2” wide, dark 

green margin. This incredibly vigorous 

sun-tolerant grower makes a 3–4’ wide 

clump topped in late summer with large, 

very fragrant, light lavender flowers...a 

hummingbird celebration! This is 

absolutely fantastic...do not live without 

this hosta for another day! 




D. Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ 

(P. Aden 80) 



Considered to be one of the finest hostas 

ever introduced, this giant chartreuse 

clump is a knockout...30” tall scapes of 

hummingbird-acclaimed pale lavender 

flowers in midsummer add to its beauty. 

Each rounded leaf can reach 2’ across, 

while clumps average 6’ wide for good 

gardeners and may reach more than 

9’...great for neighborhood bragging 

rights! 



8557 V. Wade Gdn, OH 

E. Hosta ‘Summer Lovin’ 

(M. Zilis 04) 



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This sport of Hosta ‘Summer 

Breeze’ (which was a sport of 

Hosta ‘Summer Music’) was discovered 

by Illinois’s Mark Zilis. Hosta ‘Summer 

Lovin’ makes a dazzling 22” tall x 50” wide 

clump of corrugated dark green leaves 

(darker than its parent) surrounded by a 

wide golden border. For us, Hosta 

‘Summer Lovin’ has shown exceptional 

garden vigor in our trials. To the delight of 

hummingbirds in early summer, the 

clumps are topped with 30” tall scapes of 

light lavender flowers...stunning! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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F. Hosta ‘Sunny Side Up’ 

(T. Avent 07) 



(aka: Hosta 93-068) Hosta ‘Sunny Side 

Up’ is a selection from our 1993 cross of 

Hosta ‘Spritzer’ x Hosta yingeri. In spring, 

the 8” tall x 20” wide clump of glossy, 

ruffled, golden foliage glows like few 

plants in the woodland garden. Like its 

parent Hosta ‘Spritzer’, the viridescent 

foliage changes to green during the heat 

of the summer. The clumps are topped 

with 14” tall scapes of medium purple 

hummingbird-friendly flowers in midsummer...you 

have to see this in spring 

to believe it. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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G. Hosta ‘Tokudama 

Aureonebulosa’ (F. Maekawa/AHS 87) 



This old Japanese cultivar is found in 

virtually every established US hosta 

garden...and with good reason. The 

thick, corrugated, golden leaves are 

surrounded by a wide blue edge... 

SPECTABULOUS! In early summer, the 

42” wide clumps are topped with nearwhite 

flowers on 18” tall scapes...a 

hummingbird delight. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


8580 V. Wade Gdn, OH 

H. Hosta ‘Touch of Class’ 

PP 13,080 (H. Hansen 99) 



If you are already excited about hostas, 

wait until you see Hosta ‘Touch of Class’. 

This is the first in a series of intentional 

hosta conversions from diploid to 

tetraploid. Hosta ‘Touch of Class’ comes 

from the popular Hosta ‘June’. The 

central pattern of the doubly-thick leaves

is chartreuse-gold, surrounded by a very 

wide, blue-green border. In midsummer, 

the 2’ wide clumps are topped with thick 

2’ tall scapes of light lavender flowers...a 

hummingbird treat. We have grown this 

side by side with Hosta ‘June’ for several 

years and find Hosta ‘Touch of Class’ 

more intensely and more dramatically 

colored...we think you will agree! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


26599 

I. Hosta ‘Wheee!’ 

(B. Meyer/ Walters Garden NR) 



I don’t think I’ve ever seen 

NEW! anything quite like Hosta 

‘Wheee!’. Hosta ‘Wheee!’ was discovered 

by hosta guru Bill Meyer as an 

unlabeled mutant at a garden center, 

although it now appears that it is a sport 

of Hosta ‘Leola Fraim’. Hosta ‘Wheee!’ 

makes a 15” tall x 30” wide clump with 

the most ruffled leaves that we’ve ever 

encountered on a hosta. Each elongated 

green leaf is edged with a white border 

that resembles a roller coaster track. The 

unique clumps, which are sure to be an 

attention getter, are topped in early 

summer with 2’ spikes of light lavender 

flowers. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62529 Walters Gdn, MI/Walters GDNs 

J. Hosta ‘Zebra Stripes’ 

(T. Avent 05) 



(aka: H. 1995-502) Hosta ‘Zebra Stripes’ 

is one of the most asked about hostas in 

our garden. This Plant Delights hybrid 

resulted from a cross between Hosta 

‘Abba Dabba Do’ and our Hosta 

‘Outhouse Delight’ breeding line. The 

result is an attention-getting 8” tall x 28” 

wide clump of white foliage adorned with 

frosty green veins. The clumps are 

topped with 20” scapes of lavender flowers 

in midsummer. Hostas from this 

breeding line tend not to fare as well in 

climates that have very cool spring temperatures. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


60878 

K. Hydrangea macrophylla 

‘Jofloma’ (Jofloma Mophead 

Hydrangea) 


Origin: Japan 

Hydrangea ‘Jofloma’ is a plant 

NEW! that we first saw in Holland, 

and one that doesn’t appear to be distributed 

widely either in the US or in the 

EU. Hydrangea ‘Jofloma’ makes a 3’ tall x 

4’ wide clump, adorned during the growing 

season with golden yellow foliage 

and topped in summer with large mopheads 

of pure white flowers. If you grow 

Hydrangea ‘Jofloma’ in alkaline soils, the 

flowers will also be white...duh! The 

brightness of the foliage fades during 

flowering on all of the gold leaf 

hydrangeas. Brighter sun results in better 

foliage color, but morning sun is best and 

keep the soil moist. So, folks...what the 

heck is a Jofloma? 



62530 

L. Hydrangea macrophylla 

‘Lemon Daddy’ PP17,660 

(Lemon Daddy Mophead Hydrangea) 



This amazingly vigorous bright yellowfoliaged 

seedling (not a sport) of 

Hydrangea ‘Big Daddy’ was selected by 

Georgia’s Ozzie Johnson. Our original 

clump, now 3’ tall x 5’ wide is adorned, 

starting in late May (NC), with huge 

mophead flowers which open white and 

turn either blue or a Milk of Magnesia 

pink (in high pH soils)...a pink even tackier 

than the outfits at a Monster Truck 

show! Those of you in Zone 5, where the 

flower buds get killed in the winter, can 

still enjoy the colorful foliage....one heckuva 

way to brighten up a dark corner...I 

love it! Keep the soil slightly moist during 

the growing season. 



62419 

M. Hymenocallis caribaea ‘Tropical 

Giant’ (Tropical Giant Spider Lily) 



This old garden hybrid that inhabits 

abandoned home sites in the South is 

one of the most reliable of the spider 

lilies. The lush, glossy green, amaryllislike 

foliage forms a dramatic clump that, 

while very drought-tolerant, multiplies 

well when kept moist. In early July, the 

2’ tall x 3’ wide clumps are topped with 

sweetly fragrant, white spider-like 

flowers. The small daffodil-like cup is 

highlighted with long white extensions 

that give the spidery appearance. 



61446 

N. Hymenocallis ‘Tropical Giant 

Sister’ (Tropical Giant Sister Spider Lily) 



This amazing hymenocallis makes a 3’ 

wide clump of 30” long, glossy green 

leaves topped, starting in mid-June, with 

numerous 4’+ tall flowering spikes. The 

nocturnal sweetly-fragrant flowers are 

composed of a central white cup, surrounded 

by long white sepals measuring 

an amazing 11” from tip to tip. Each spike 

holds up to a dozen flowers on long 6” 

pedicels. Hymenocallis prefers a moist 

soil, but is very tolerant of extended dry 

periods. Thanks to bulb guru Thad 

Howard for sharing this with us. 



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A. Hymenoxys acaulis 

(Stemless Four-Nerve Daisy) 


Origin: USA 

Hymenoxys acaulis can be found in the 

wild on rocky soils in the Great Basin 

states of Colorado, Idaho, Utah, 

Montana, and Wyoming. Typically, 

plants from this region hate our hot, 

humid summers, but Hymenoxys acaulis 

has been an exception, growing wonderfully 

in our rock garden since 2007. For 

us, Hymenoxys acaulis makes a small 

5” tall x 1’ wide clump of linear-leaf basal 

rosettes topped, starting in early April 

and continuing until frost, with 1’ tall 

stalks of bright yellow daisies. Although 

its drought tolerance is legendary, it has 

also been fine with regular irrigation and 

heavy rains as long as the soils are 

reasonably well-drained. 



62222 

B. Hypolepis sparsisora coll. 

#A1SA-310 (Sparse-spore South 

African Fern) 


Zone: 8–10, at least n Origin: S. Africa 

We found this African fern growing on 

Capetown’s Table Mountain at 1,500’ 

elevation and, despite the climatic difference, 

it has been right at home in our 

NC garden. The name hypolepis, which 

should mean “fast-leaping,” actually 

means “scales underneath,” while sparsisora 

refers to the diminished number of 

sori (spore cases). The large, lacy fronds 

reach 3’ in length for us, but can top 9’ 

tall in tropical climates. This is a spreading 

fern that can easily form a 6’ wide 

patch in 2–3 years, especially when 

grown in moist soils. Drier soils slow the 

growth rate rather dramatically. 



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C. Illicium floridana ‘Pink Frost’ 

PP21,287 (Pink Frost Florida Anise) 


Zone: 6–9, guessing n Origin: USA 

This stunning new selection of Florida 

anise comes from Mickey Harp of 

Fayetteville, Georgia, who discovered it 

as a branch sport. Illicium ‘Pink Frost’ is a 

dramatic improvement over the crinklyleaf 

Illicium ‘Shady Lady’. Each 

creamy-edged leaf is attached to the 

stem by a bright pinkish-red petiole. In 

cold weather, the entire plant takes on a 

pink hue...simply fantastic. Since the 

sport was only discovered in 2003, we 

don’t know the mature size, but we 

guess it will grow to 4’ tall. 



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D. Impatiens sp. ‘Sichuan Gold’ 

(Sichuan Gold Impatiens) 


Zone: 5b–8, at least n Origin: China 

(aka: Impatiens sp. CPC 19.4.01 #1A) This 

Darrell Probst collection comes from 

China’s rich Sichuan Province. We are still 


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Impatiens ‘Sichuan Gold’ has performed 

quite well in our trials. From underground 

stolons, Impatiens ‘Sichuan Gold’ makes 

a nice open colony of stalks that play well 

with others. Slightly moist soils are best 

but not necessary. The 18” tall stalks are 

clothed with green leaves and are topped, 

starting in mid-June and continuing into 

October (NC), with 3” branched flower 

stalks of large yellow flowers. You can 

forget about trying to root cuttings of this 

one...divisions only. In trials it has survived 

-18 degrees F in Minnesota with no 

snow cover...amazing! 



61327 

Iris 

(Iris) 

While we don’t offer any of the 

typical bearded iris selections, what 

we do feature are some really great 

selections and hybrids of the 

easy-to-grow, naturally-occurring 

species of early generational 

hybrids. As a group, iris can range 

from alpine dryland perennials to 

bog dwellers and from sun to 

shade, so there is no set of rules for 

the genus as a whole. We think you 

will enjoy our offerings, which 

include some really choice gems 

this season. 

E. Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’ 

(Powder Blue Giant Crested Iris) 



This superb deer-resistant form of our 

native Iris cristata was discovered by 

Samuel Norris (who created the first 

xpardancandas) of Owensboro, 

Kentucky, some 37 years ago in a 

200-yard long bank of Iris cristata in 

Litchfield, Kentucky. It was registered 

and named by Joe Pye Weed Gardens, 

Massachusetts, in 1998. The light blue 

flowers, to 3” wide, are gigantic for this 

species...a hummingbird delight. This 

vigorously spreading form to 1’ tall is a 

superb choice for a dry location in the 




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F. Iris ensata ‘Agripinella’ 

(Agripinella Japanese Iris) 


Origin: Japan 

I don’t know what an agripinella is, 

although I think I ate one once in 

Vietnam, but I do know that the iris by 

that name is a real stunner. This selection 

of Japanese iris begins flowering in early 

June with 3’ tall stalks, topped with huge 

8” wide flowers with 6 horizontal lavender 

purple petals, each highlighted by a 

central white blotch that radiates out into 

the petal like sun rays...attractive to 

hummingbirds. As with all Japanese iris, 

moist soil is best, although they perform 

fine under typical garden conditions. For

est flowering, divide the clumps every 

3–4 years...your neighbors asked me to 

remind you. 



62223 

G. Iris ensata ‘Shinto Rings’ 

(Shinto Rings Perennial Japanese Iris) 


Origin: Japan 

This 2001 registration from the 

NEW! late Shuichi Hirao of Japan has 

been stunning in our garden. The clumps 

of upright foliage are topped, starting in 

mid-June, with spikes of large white 

flowers with each petal surrounded by a 

.5” wide violet margin...stunning! Iris 

ensata can be grown equally well in a few 

inches of standing water or in a regularly 

irrigated garden soil. 



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H. Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ 

(Striped Japanese Iris) 



If you want to brighten up a 

garden...aquatic or otherwise, here is 

your plant. This strikingly beautiful, 

deer-resistant iris has creamy white- andgreen, 

vertically striped, broad foliage. 

Each clump can reach 28” tall x 1’ wide. 

In late spring, each clump is topped with 

attractive, pale lavender-blue flowers. Iris 

ensata is happy in all but the driest of 

garden soils. 



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I. Iris fulva ‘Little Cajun’ 

(Little Cajun Dwarf Copper Iris) 



We purchased this dwarf, nameless 

selection of our southeast US native 

copper iris from a mail order plant adoption 

facility in 2003. As promised when 

we purchased it, it has remained shorter 

than the typical species, maturing for us 

at 20” tall. In 2010, we christened it Iris 

‘Little Cajun’. The evergreen clumps are 

topped in early May with a splendid 

display of coppery cinnamon flowers that 

attract hummingbirds. Iris fulva is super 

easy to grow since it is equally at home 

in typical garden soil or in 3–6” of 

standing water and muck...that’s muck 

with an M! 



62224 

J. Iris japonica ‘Eco Easter’ 

(Evergreen Japanese Iris) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: China, Japan 

This Don Jacobs selection of the easy-togrow 

evergreen groundcover Iris japonica 

was made for its increased hardiness and 

floriferous nature. Iris japonica is notoriously 

lacking in floral power, but such is 

not the case with ‘Eco Easter’. The deerresistant 

iris fans emerge from spreading 

rhizomes, similar to Iris tectorum, but 

considerably faster. In early April in NC, 

the fans are topped with numerous floral 

sprays of lavender-blue flowers...a hummingbird 

favorite. Each dainty-looking 

flower is highlighted by a dramatic 

yellow throat and adjacent purple 

markings. The rhizomes grow close to 

the ground and are easy to extract when 

you are ready to share. If you’ve got a difficult 

shady spot, Iris japonica is for you. 



25965 

K. Iris x louisiana ‘Red Velvet Elvis’ 

(Red Velvet Elvis Louisiana Iris) 



How can you resist a plant with such a 

wonderful name? Thanks to our friend, 

Dr. Kevin Vaughn of Oregon, for breeding 

this appropriately named selection. 

Kevin’s 1997 introduction was awarded 

the DeBallion Award in 2005...the highest 

honor for a Louisiana Iris. Iris ‘Red Velvet 

Elvis’ produces 3’ tall spikes of large flowers 

made up of ruby falls and mauve 

standards (they aren’t red unless you’re 

color blind) starting in early May...a hummingbird 

favorite. As with all Louisiana 

iris, they can be grown in slightly moist 

soil or in shallow standing water. 



61470 

L. Iris sibirica ‘Jewelled Crown’ 

(Jewelled Crown Siberian Iris) 



NEW! 

(B. Hollingworth 1985) Iris 

sibirica ‘Jewelled Crown’ has 

been an outstanding plant in our trials. 

Bob Hollingworth’s 1985 tetraploid 

hybrid is topped in late April (NC) with 

deep wine-purple flowers, highlighted by 

a dramatic white central circular pattern. 

Iris ‘Jewelled Crown’ is a 1993 winner of 

the American Iris Society’s Morgan- 

Wood Medal, which is awarded to the 

top Siberian Iris...good choice! 



62532 

M. Iris tectorum ‘Wolong’ 

(Wolong China Roof Iris) 



This 2010 American Iris Society Award 

of Merit winning clone of the easy-togrow 

Chinese roof iris is from a 1989 

Jim Waddick collection near Wolong, 

Sichuan, China. For us, this is the most 

vigorous and largest clone of the species 

that we grow, although it forms a tighter 

clump and doesn’t spread like the forms 

more common in the trade. Starting in 

mid-April (NC), the 2’ tall x 2’ wide 

clumps of soft, lush green foliage are 

topped with stalks of rich lavender flowers, 

each highlighted with small darker 

purple flecks...a hummingbird treat. 



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A. Iris unguicularis ‘Logan 

Calhoun’ (Logan Calhoun Winter 

Blooming Iris) 


Zone: 7–9 n Origin: North Africa 

We obtained this extremely vigorous 

form of the winter blooming iris from the 

late Texas plant explorer Logan Calhoun, 

just before his death. It has been amazing 

in our garden with our 10-year-old 

clump spreading to 3’ in width. The 

clumps are adorned from November 

through April (weather permitting) with 

fragrant blue-lavender flowers among 

the 30” tall foliage. We have found Iris 

unguicularis to grow best in well-drained 

soils where it gets a couple of hours of 

sun during the day. 



62227 

B. Juniperus horizontalis 

‘Mother Lode’ (Mother Lode Juniper) 


(PP 5948 expired) We really 

NEW! love this 1985 introduction 

from Oregon’s Iseli nursery that was 

reportedly discovered in 1980 after lightning 

hit a patch of Juniperus horizontalis 

‘Wiltonii’. The result was a beautiful 

golden-foliage US native (Canada south 

to Illinois) groundcover juniper that we 

have enjoyed for over two decades in our 

rock garden. For us, Juniperus ‘Mother 

Lode’ makes a 4’ wide, slowly growing 

patch that looks great in both summer 

and winter...superb! 



62533 

C. Kalimeris incisa ‘Edo Murasaki’ 

(Edo Murasaki False Aster) 


Zone: 5–8 n Origin: China, Japan, Korea 

We have fallen in love with this 

NEW! wonderful garden performing 

selection of the Japanese Kalimeris 

incisa. Imagine a dwarf aster that blooms 

all spring and summer and you get the 

idea. Kalimeris incisa ‘Edo Murasaki’ 

makes a small, tight clump of dark green 

leaves topped, starting in early April 

(NC) and continuing sporadically 

through the summer, with 15” tall stalks 

of attractive blue lavender-like 

flowers...just charming! A toast to anything 

from Japan associated with saki...or 

is it sake? 



62534 

D. Kniphofia ‘Lola’ 

(Lola Red Hot Poker) 



Thanks to Jim Massey for sharing this 

killer poker that he got from “Lola.” 

Kniphofia ‘Lola’ is, as we say in the South, 

a real honker. In other words, it’s big, it’s 

bodacious, it’s the Bo Derek of the red 

hot pokers. Our amazing clumps are 5’ 

tall x 5’ wide with 6–7’ spikes of orange 

flowers in midsummer...a hub for 

hummingbirds. This is not for the small 

garden, small people who are easily 

intimidated, or those who have been 

diagnosed with a heart condition. If you 

want to make a loud statement and you 

have plenty of room, invite “Lola” into 

your garden! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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E. Kosteletzkya virginica ‘ACE 

Basin’ (ACE Basin Sea Shore Mallow) 



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Named for the Bohemian 

botanist V.F. Kosteletzky, this 

fabulous, upright native (Virginia to 

Mississippi) perennial mallow, similar to 

lavatera, emerges from dormancy in late 

spring and the thick stems quickly zoom 

to 5’ tall. Each kosteletzkya stem is 

clothed with fuzzy, light green, hibiscuslike 

leaves. From midsummer through 

fall, sea shore mallow is clothed with 

hundreds of 2” clear pink hibiscus-like 

flowers. Sea shore mallow will grow 

equally as well in brackish swampy conditions, 

shallow standing water, or in 

regular garden soil...a past honoree as 

the NC Wildflower of the Year! This 

accession is from seed from SC’s ACE 

Basin Reserve (named for the converging 

Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers). 



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Lantana 

(Hardy Lantana) 

Finally more interest is being paid 

to the development of sterile, winter-hardy 

lantana. We are slow to 

claim plants as winter hardy without 

extensive trials, but are offering 

several which, in tests around the 

country, seem to be able to stand 

up to the industry standard, 

Lantana ‘Miss Huff’, while offering 

an array of new colors. In Zone 7b, 

it is critical to establish these in the 

ground before September so they 

develop a good root mass before 

cold weather arrives. 

F. Lantana camara ‘Ham and Eggs’ 

(Ham and Eggs Hardy Lantana) 


Origin: S. America 

Thanks to Bob Snyder for sharing this 

deer-resistant hardy lantana he grows in 

his garden 2 hours west (colder) of PDN. 

Lantana ‘Ham and Eggs’ is an old, sterile 

cultivar that has been passed along in 

the Southeast for many years. Lantana 

‘Ham and Eggs’ is topped from early 

summer until fall with flowers that open 

pink (RHS 73B) and then develop a central 

pattern of flowers which are cream 

with a golden eye...a summer delight for 

hummingbirds. Occasionally there is a 

slight tinge of orange in the flower...a real 

show stopper! 



23951 

G. Lantana camara ‘Miss Huff’ 

(Miss Huff Hardy Lantana) 


Origin: S. America

This selection of lantana was introduced 

by Goodness Grows Nursery in Georgia, 

from...who else?...Miss Huff of nearby 

Athens. In our trials, this is the hardiest 

lantana, with well-established clumps 

surviving short durations of -3 degrees F. 

The deer-resistant plants emerge from the 

ground in early May and, within a couple 

of weeks, are topped with showy orange 

(RHS 28A), yellow (RHS 17A), and pink 

flower heads that are produced nonstop 

until frost. Virtual sterility also prevents 

unwanted seedlings and promotes more 

flowering...and more hummingbirds. 

Established clumps will get quite large 

(to 10’ spread) when happy! For full 

hardiness, establish well prior to winter. 

Do not cut old stems in fall or winter when 

grown in marginal climates. 



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H. Lantana camara ‘Star Landing’ 

(Star Landing Hardy Lantana) 



After 6 years of trialing, we are pleased to 

add another lantana to the list of hardy 

cultivars. Lantana ‘Star Landing’ is a deerresistant 

seedling selection from Larry 

Force of Desoto Co., Mississippi. Lantana 

‘Star Landing’ makes a wide spreading 

clump to 2’ tall x 8’ wide, topped all summer 

with bright flower heads of both 

yellow-orange (RHS 28A) and red-orange 

(RHS 42A) on the same flower...a hummingbird 

fiesta. It does not have the pink 

coloration as seen in Lantana ‘Miss Huff’. 

It has proven to be sterile unless planted 

in the presence of another cultivar, when 

the urge to procreate just becomes too 

overwhelming. As with all hardy lantanas, 

don’t cut the old stalks back until growth 

resumes in spring. 



62608 

I. Lantana ‘Chapel Hill Yellow’ 

PP 19,548 (Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana) 



This Mike Dirr introduction popped up as 

a spontaneous seedling in the Dirr’s temporary 

residence in Chapel Hill, 

NC...obviously a cross of Lantana ‘New 

Gold’ (Lantana camara x Lantana montevidensis) 

and Lantana camara ‘Miss 

Huff’. Lantana ‘Chapel Hill Yellow’ has 

been an amazing plant in our trials, sailing 

through our 7 degree F winter in 

2009. Be sure to allow enough room, as 

our 1.5 year-old clump is now 2’ (0.33 

Dirrs) tall x 14’ (2.3 Dirrs) wide. For us, 

the clump is topped with clusters of 

bright yellow flowers from early June 

until frost...a deer-resistant, hummingbird-inviting 

flowering machine. 



61330 

J. Lantana ‘Sunny Side Up’ PPAF 

(Sunny Side Up Lantana) 



From the work of woody plant guru Mike 

Dirr comes a new cross involving 

Lantana camara and L. montevidensis. 

Lantana ‘Sunny Side Up’ makes a short 

15” tall x 3’ wide clump with hundreds of 

flowers that emerge yellow but quickly 

change to white, each highlighted by a 

yellow center. Like Mike, it’s truly unique. 



62422 

K. Leucosceptrum stellipilum 

‘October Moon’ (October Moon 

Japanese Shrub Mint) 



(syn: Comanthosphace stellipilum) 

Leucosceptrum ‘October Moon’ is a 

marvelous Japanese selection of their 

native mountain shrub mint. Unlike many 

members of the mint family, 

Leucosceptrum ‘October Moon’ stays in 

an 18” wide clump, sending out 3’ long, 

upright, woody stems clothed with 

toothed 7” long x 4” wide, fuzzy green 

leaves, each edged in chartreuse gold. In 

mid-October the clumps are topped with 

short, upright, light pink, brush-like 

spikes. Leucosceptrum stellipilum is very 

easy to grow, thriving in an array of soil 

and moisture regimens. 



62124 

L. Ligularia japonica ‘Chinese 

Dragon’ (Chinese Dragon Ligularia) 



This splendid form of Ligularia japonica is 

from a 2005 seed collection by plantsman 

Hans Hansen in Sichuan, China. It 

has made an outstanding clump in our 

garden, composed of cutleaf bold leaves 

(less serrated than the Japanese form). 

Starting in mid-June (NC) the clumps are 

topped with 4’ tall spikes of yelloworange 

flowers that result in a 

midsummer butterfly orgy...binoculars 

not included. Moist soils produce the 

largest plants. 



62228 

M. Lilium formosanum var. pricei 

‘Hehuan’ (Hehuan Alpine Formosa Lily) 


Origin: Taiwan 

NEW! 

(aka: L. formosanum v. pricei 

A1TW-215) We were very 

excited to finally see Lilium formosanum 

in the wilds of Taiwan in 2008. Lilium 

formosanum has a wide range on the 

island, from the lowland subtropics 

where it reaches 7’ tall to above the 

alpine tree line where it never exceeds 

2’ tall. This seed strain is from our collection 

at 9,343’ elevation on Hehuan 

Mountain in Nantou County. In the 

garden, Lilium formosanum v. pricei 

flowers much earlier than the lowland 

form (early June in NC) and never 

exceeds 2’ tall with its large, fragrant, 

horizontally-held, funnel-shaped white 

flowers, flushed purple on the back. 



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A. Lilium x marhan ‘Mrs. R. O. 

Backhouse’ (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse Lily) 



This lily hybrid (Lilium martagon x Lilium 

hansonii), winner of the Award of Garden 

Merit, is a 1921 introduction from 

England’s Robert Ormston Backhouse, 

who liked the selection so much, he 

named it for his wife, Sarah Elizabeth. The 

4.5’ tall stalk is topped in June (NC) with 

lovely pendent, golden-orange flowers 

that are heavily speckled with purple 

dots. The buds emerge pink, and the pink 

color remains on the outside of the petals 

after opening. We have had very good 

luck growing these despite our summers. 

Still, moist soils and cool sites are best. 



62609 

B. Liriope muscari ‘Peedee Ingot’ 

(Golden Monkey Grass) 

Sun to Shade n 10” tall n Zone: 6–10 


Wow! From South Carolina’s own Ursula 

Herz comes this incredible monkey grass 

that forms an 18” tall x 30” wide clump 

of brilliant golden foliage. In shade, the 

foliage fades to a chartreuse-green in 

summer, but when grown with any sun 

exposure, the foliage remains bright gold 

all year. Liriope ‘Peedee Ingot’ (named 

after SC’s Peedee River) makes a great 

golden textural accent in the garden, 

combining nicely with other contrasting 

colors. In late summer, the clumps are 

topped with typical 1’ tall spikes of lilaclavender 

flowers. 



17284 

C. Liriope muscari ‘Sideswiped’ 

(Sideswiped Monkey Grass) 


Zone: 6–9, at least n Origin: China, 

Japan, Korea 

You want strange...can you handle 

strange? If so, we’ve got strange! Back in 

the early 1990s we grew seed from the 

rare yellow-banded Liriope muscari 

‘Hawk’s Feather’. A decade later we 

selected the best seedling and nearly two 

decades later we finally have enough to 

share. The upright, dark green leaves are 

heavily banded with wide horizontal yellow 

bands...most prominent on the new 

growth. The evergreen clumps are topped 

with short stalks of lavender flowers in 

midsummer. Imagine a woodland version 

of the Zebra miscanthus and you get the 

picture. Quantities are limited. 



62230 

Lobelia 

(Cardinal Flower) 

These campanula family members 

are some of our best native plants for 

both woodland gardens and full sun 

borders... especially in damp soils. 

Their flowering stalks arise from flat 


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green winter rosettes and provide 

rich jewel tones admired by gardeners 

and hummingbirds alike. Lobelias 

generally begin flowering in midsummer 

on tall stalks, and may last into 

the early fall. Be sure to leave the 

winter rosettes unmulched. 

D. Lobelia laxiflora var angustifolia 

(Sierra Madre Perennial Cardinal 

Flower) 


at least n Origin: USA, Mexico 

Since 2003, we have enjoyed 

NEW! this adaptable and easy-togrow 

cardinal flower from the Sierra 

Madre Occidental mountain range 

(southern Arizona south into northern 

Mexico). Lobelia laxiflora is one of those 

rare plants that grows equally as well on 

the West Coast as it does on the East 

Coast. The slowly-spreading patches can 

reach 5’ wide in 8 years, composed of 

2’ tall, semi-lax stems, clothed in 5” long 

pencil-thin green leaves and adorned 

starting in early May (NC) with candy 

corn-like tubular red and yellow banded 

flowers...a hummingbird favorite. As long 

as the soils are well drained, we have 

found that both wet and bone dry soils 

are both equally acceptable for growing 

Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia. 



62536 

E. Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’ (Monet 

Moment Cardinal Flower) 



This is one of the most exciting of the 

new cardinal flowers to hit the market in 

years...all thanks to master lobelia 

breeder, Thurman Maness of Pittsboro, 

NC. Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’ boasts 

massive heads of exquisite, large, rich 

pink-violet flowers (RHS 59C). The 

flowers adorn the tops of the 3’ tall stems 

beginning in early August, continuing for 

3–5 weeks for an extended “Monet 

Moment”...a hummingbird haven. 



60962 

F. Lobelia x speciosa ‘Compliment 

Deep Red’ (Compliment Deep Red 

Hybrid Cardinal Flower) 




This stunning hybrid (Lobelia cardinalis x 

Lobelia siphilitica x Lobelia fulgens) 

tetraploid seed strain from Germany’s 

Benary Seed Company has large, velvety, 

wine-red (RHS 61A) flowers with a satiny 

finish that are absolutely scrumptious on a 

multitude of 3’ tall vertical stalks...a 

hummingbird delight. From late summer, 

Lobelia ‘Compliment Deep Red’ is adorned 

with an incredible floral display that lasts 

into early fall...a sock-knocker-offer! 



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G. Lychnis coronata 

‘Orange Sherbet’ (Orange Sherbet 

Ragged Robin) 


Zone: 5–9, guessing n Origin: Hybrid 

This amazing Chinese native from several 

provinces including Sichuan, has 

been cultivated in Japan and England for 

nearly 300 years. This particular clone is 

quite sterile, indicating either the need 

for a mate or the fact that it already had 

too many. Lychnis coronata makes a tidy 

1’ tall x 1’ wide mound of light green 

foliage topped, starting in late May, with 

1” or wider light orange flowers that continue 

through most of the summer. This 

is a truly superb deer-resistant specimen 

for a part-sun spot in the garden...very 

tolerant of a variety of soil types, but 

propagation will drive you nearly 

insane...we’re proof! 



26561 

Lycoris 

(Surprise Lily, Hurricane Lily) 

Most folks have had a close 

encounter with a lycoris (surprise 

lily) at some time in their gardening 

life. There are two groups of lycoris, 

those which grow foliage in fall, and 

those that wait until spring. The fall 

foliage types are only winter hardy 

into Zone 6b, while the spring 

foliage varieties can survive as far 

north as Zone 3. We continue to 

propagate a huge selection of these 

while others will gradually become 

available. 

H. Lycoris aurea Guizhou Form 

(Golden Hurricane Lily) 



We are pleased to offer a superb strain of 

the true Lycoris aurea that hails from 

China’s Guizhou Province. The short 

green leaves, which emerge just after 

flowering in October, make a small 

deer-resistant clump of foliage usually 

persisting all winter and finally disappearing 

in late spring. From a seemingly 

bare patch of ground, the 3’ tall flower 

spikes emerge in September, topped with 

huge 10” flower heads composed of 

brilliant, ruffled, golden-yellow flowers. 

Without question, this is the showstopper 

of the genus Lycoris. Plants from this 

population have proven to be reliably 

hardy into the single digits F in our trials. 



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I. Lycoris ‘Hirao Blue’ 

(Hirao Blue Surprise Lily) 


Zone: 5–8, guessing n Origin: Hybrid 

We are ecstatic to be able to 

NEW! share this rare lycoris, sent by 

the late Japanese bulb breeder and 

biochemist Dr. Shuichi Hirao to the late 

US lycoris breeder Sam Caldwell under 

the code #251. It appears to us to be a 

cross of Lycoris longituba x Lycoris 

sprengeri...the same parent of the 

famous Lycoris x squamigera. We 

strongly suspect this may be the 

Japanese clone that was later named 

Lycoris ‘Blue Pearl’, but we will not know 

for sure until we flower the two side by 

side. Compared to Lycoris x squamigera, 

Lycoris ‘Hirao Blue’ is shorter at 20” tall, 

the flower is much more blue than pink, 

and the petals are slightly narrower. After 

the midsummer flowers, the foliage 

remains dormant until spring, when the 

strap-like green leaves appear. Thanks to 

lycoris collector Glen Melcher for making 

these available. 



62537 Melcher Gdn, LA/G. Melcher 

J. Lycoris x houdyshelii 

(Surprise Lily) 



This rare, naturally-occurring hybrid 

surprise lily (Lycoris straminea x Lycoris 

radiata var. pumila) is found in the 

Chinese provinces of Jiangsu and 

Zhejiang. It was first imported to the US 

in 1948 and named in 1957 by Dr. Traub 

in honor of bulb collector Cecil 

Houdyshel. The frilly, light-yellow flowers 

top the 20” tall stalks that seemingly 

appear from nowhere in mid- to late- 

August. Emerging from the center of the 

petals are long stamens, often tinged in 

light pink, like eyelashes on a lady of the 

evening. After flowering, the deerresistant 

winter rosettes of 15” long basal 

leaves emerge in late September and 

persist all winter. This has been a superb 

and reliable bloomer for us. 



62275 

K. Lycoris radiata ‘Fire Engine’ 

(Fire Engine Surprise Lily) 



Propagated from bulbs we received from 

China in 2008, this lycoris represents 

new genetics for Lycoris radiata var. 

pumila, a plant that has been long cultivated 

in the southeastern US, hence the 

new cultivar name. Lycoris ‘Fire Engine’ 

begins flowering for us in late August 

with magnificent heads of heavily-ruffled 

fire engine red flowers. The most unique 

features of this form are the purple-black 

18” stalks that support the flowers. We 

assumed these were seedlings, but the 

uniformity made us reconsider that 

assumption. Like typical Lycoris radiata, 

the green ribbon-like fall foliage emerges 

in mid-October and lasts until April. 



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A. Lycoris radiata ‘Fireworks’ 

(Double-flower Dwarf Surprise Lily) 



(aka: Lycoris radiata ‘Plenum’) Oh my! 

You’ve got to hand it to those Japanese 

nurserymen who have an amazing 

penchant for discovering the most 

unique horticultural treasures. Lycoris 

radiata ‘Fireworks’ is a double-flowered 

selection of surprise lily, whose flowers 

appear seemingly overnight atop the 

15” tall stalks in September. To me, the 

flower heads resemble a young Phyllis 

Diller...does anyone remember Phyllis? 

After flowering, the dark green deerresistant 

basal leaves emerge, which 

remain evergreen until late spring when 

they go dormant. These are in very 

limited supply, so don’t delay if these 

float your proverbial boat. 



62610 

B. Lycoris x squamigera 

(Nekkid Ladies) 

Sun to Light Shade n 24” tall n Zone: 4–9, 

possibly colder n Origin: Japan 

Lycoris squamigera is certainly the most 

well-known and easiest-to-grow of the 

surprise lilies. The robust, 24” tall, 

“nekkid” scapes emerge from dormancy 

in late summer, topped with large, clear 

pink, outward-facing flowers. Lycoris 

squamigera is great mixed into the border 

for a summer change or naturalized 

in the woodland garden. After flowering, 

the grey-green, strap-like foliage 

emerges to produce energy for next 

year’s flowers. In the Raleigh garden of 

the late garden writer Elizabeth 

Lawrence (whose home sold in the ‘40s 

and later became a fraternity house), a 

row of these still persists. This is a very 

long-lived and durable deer-resistant lily 

for a wide range of garden soils and sites. 



60963 

C. Lycoris straminea ‘Buttermint’ 

(Buttermint Surprise Lily) 


Zone: 6b–9a n Origin: China 

This is a rare surprise lily, imported from 

China in the mid-1990s by Dr. Jim 

Waddick. This clone is so exceptional, 

that we have given it the name Lycoris 

‘Buttermint’. The 20” flower stalks 

emerge from bare ground in late August, 

topped with large 6” flower heads of narrow, 

ruffled, light creamy-yellow flowers, 

occasionally tinged with pink as the flowers 

age. Our 10-year-old clumps are 

absolutely stunning! After the flowers 

finish, the bulbs produce short, strap-like 

basal green leaves in October. Soils that 

don’t dry out for long periods of time in 

summer produce the best flowers. 



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D. Lysimachia congestiflora 

‘Persian Chocolate’ 

(Persian Chocolate Moneywort) 



This amazing new moneywort is the 

handiwork of plantsman Darrell Probst. 

This semi-evergreen groundcover makes 

a nicely-spreading mass of small purple 

foliage. For us, it makes a 3’ wide mat in 

one season but doesn’t show tendencies 

to eat plants that it surrounds. In late 

spring, the purple foliage is topped by 

hundreds of golden bells...a really 

amazing sight. We’ve had great luck 

using this to cover extremely difficult 

nearly vertical slopes. In hanging baskets 

or color bowls, it’s a killer! 



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E. Manettia cordifolia 

(Firecracker Vine) 

Sun to Part Sun n 100” tall n Zone: 7b–10 

Origin: Paraguay, Uruguay 

This is one of our favorite southern vines, 

yet it is virtually unknown. It emerges in 

very late spring and, with the aid of tiny 

tendrils, sends its equally tiny leaves 

climbing skyward on anyone or anything 

nearby. In late summer, the vines burst 

forth with tiny 1”, red-orange blooms 

(until fall) that look like miniature 

firecrackers (red with a yellow tip)... 

irresistible to hummingbirds. Firecracker 

vine grows just fast enough to be gardenworthy, 

but not fast enough to be a 

pest...simply exquisite! We offered this 

under the incorrect name of Manettia 

inflata for several seasons. 



60965 

F. Manfreda undulata 

‘Chocolate Chips’ (Chocolate Chips 

Deciduous Agave) 



I nearly fell over when I first saw this 

amazing manfreda at Yucca Do Nursery. 

The 1’ long rubbery, lizard-like, wavy, 

glaucous leaves are heavily spotted 

chocolate. Each clump lays flat on the 

ground, radiating out to form a starfishlike 

rosette. The winter deciduous 

rosettes are topped with 3’ tall spikes of 

alien antennae-like flowers in June...cool 

flowers and cool foliage. Well-drained 

soils are best for this new droughttolerant 

rock garden or container gem. 



61333 

G. xMangave ‘Bloodspot’ 

(Bloodspot Mangave) 



xMangave ‘Bloodspot’ is a Japanesecreated 

hybrid of Agave macroacantha 

and an unknown manfreda species. This 

elegant plant makes a 1’ tall x 15” wide 

rosette of 8” long x 1” wide narrow glaucous 

leaves, which are heavily spotted

with cranberry red splotches and edged 

in tiny, bright red teeth. This is a virtually 

non-offsetting form, so plant accordingly. 

Since we are uncertain about its parentage, 

we cannot offer any clues about 

winter hardiness yet, so you’ll need to 

buy two if you want to sacrifice one for 

winter hardiness trials. 



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H. xMangave ‘Espresso’ 

(Espresso Mangave) 



This stunning specimen is a white-edged 

version of the already stunning 

xMangave ‘Macho Mocha’. Each 3’ wide 

rosette is composed of thick, fleshy 

grey-green leaves, smothered in large 

liver-colored dots and adorned with a 

wide creamy-white marginal border. 

You’ll stump even the keenest plantsman 

with this new creation. The leaves are 

inherently brittle, so shipping will often 

result in some broken tips, but the 

vigorous growth rate will regenerate new 

leaves in short order. 



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I. Manihot grahamii 

(Hardy Tapioca) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: S. America 

This amazing “hardy tropical” was 

shared by our friend Alan Galloway, who 

found this plant completely hardy for 

many years in his Raleigh, NC garden. 

Related to the more tropical and edible 

Manihot esculenta, Manihot grahamii 

dies to the ground but quickly resprouts 

and will reach 8–10’ tall by the end of the 

season. These woody perennials are 

topped with artistically cut green leaves 

that remain only near the top of the 

plant. Manihot grahamii does reseed a 

bit if allowed to mature. Because of the 

potential seed-dispersing nature of this 

plant, I would recommend against using 

it anywhere south of Zone 8, but it 

makes a perfect large container plant for 

gardeners in the northern states. 



60384 

J. Matteuccia struthiopteris 

‘The King’ (The King Ostrich Fern) 



This amazing selection of ostrich fern is 

the first we have trialed to thrive in the 

hot, humid South where normal ostrich 

ferns fear to tread. The 3’ tall deciduous 

rosettes (6’ tall under ideal conditions) 

spread vigorously via underground 

rhizomes. In nature, these deer-resistant 

ferns are found in moist ditches and 

lowlands, but adapt well to drier garden 

conditions where they grow a bit shorter. 

The plants are highlighted by the 18” 

brown fertile fronds that appear in fall 

and persist through the winter, when 

they can be spray painted with some 

cool psychedelic colors to freak out your 

garden visitors. 



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K. Microlepia strigosa 

‘MacFaddeniae’ (MacFadden’s Rigid 

Lace Fern) 


Zone: 7b–10, possibly colder 

Origin: Japan 

NEW! 

Microlepia ‘MacFaddeniae’ 

was discovered in the garden 

of Mrs. MacFadden, and first published 

in 1957 by Conrad Morton in the 

American Fern Society Journal, so it’s 

taken quite a while to get this into the 

commercial trade. We planted this 

unique fern in 2006, and it quickly 

became one of our favorite hardy garden 

ferns. The tardily deciduous (evergreen 

in warmer climates) Japanese Microlepia 

strigosa ‘MacFaddeniae’ forms a slowly 

spreading patch to 3’ wide in 5 years, 

composed of 2’ long, narrow, arching, 

deeply-lobed fronds. Microlepia 

‘MacFaddeniae’ has proven amazingly 

easy to grow and quite vigorous...we 

think you’ll really like this! 



62538 

L. Mitella diphylla 

(Two-leaf Miterwort) 



From Canada south to Alabama, this 

poor cousin of tiarella and heuchera can 

be found on open woodland slopes 

(acidic or alkaline) where the soils are 

fairly rich and the drainage is good. 

Mitella makes an easy-to-grow, 6” tall 

x 1’ wide, heuchera-like clump of green 

leaves, topped in early April (NC) with 

18” tall unbranched flower spikes of tiny 

snowflake-like white flowers. Cute...yes. 

Curious...yes. Showy...no. 




M. Monarda bradburiana 

(Eastern Bee Balm) 


NEW! 

Monarda bradburiana is a 

central US native (Iowa south to 

Texas) deserving of much more 

widespread acclaim. First, Monarda bradburiana 

is a deciduous clump- former that 

doesn’t take over the garden like many 

monardas. Second, it doesn’t get 

mildew...at least not in our hot, humid climate, 

and third...it’s the earliest monarda 

to flower. Monarda bradburiana makes a 

18” tall x 4’ wide cushion of menthol 

scented foliage topped, starting in early 

May, with terminal, light pink spotted, 

gaillardia-like flowers that are a magnet 

for butterflies and hummingbirds. 

Monarda bradburiana remains attractive 

with fascinating dried seed heads long 

after the flowers fade...superb! 



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A. Muhlenbergia capillaris 

(Hairy Awn Muhly) 


Zone: 6b–10, possibly hardier n USA 

I’m in love again...just don’t tell my wife. 

Muhlenbergia capillaris is another US 

native (Massachusetts to Texas) ornamental 

deer-resistant grass that will 

knock your horticultural socks off! Hairy 

awn muhly makes a nondescript clump 

of narrow green foliage (30” x 30”) until 

mid- to late August, when the clumps 

are topped with cloud-like heads of 

reddish purple...truly STUNNING! 



62540 

B. Muhlenbergia ‘Pink Flamingos’ 

(Pink Flamingos Muhly Grass) 



We waited more than a decade since we 

first saw this amazing hybrid at John 

Fairey’s Peckerwood Garden in Texas to 

be able to offer this pink muhly grass. 

Muhlenbergia capillaris and 

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri had a conjugal 

encounter on a warm Texas night and the 

result was Muhlenbergia ‘Pink 

Flamingos’. The spherical 3’ tall x 4’ wide 

clump of narrow glaucous foliage is 

topped in September thru November 

with 4.5’ long arching spikes ending in 

pink plumes, which are more linear than 

Muhlenbergia capillaris. This is a stunning 

deer-resistant, drought-tolerant 

grass that should be grown throughout 

its hardiness range. 



60337 Hoffman Nursery, NC/Hoffman 

C. Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’ 

(Crimson Fans Mukdenia) 


Zone: 4–7, at least n Origin: China, Korea 

(aka: Aceriphyllum rossii) With a name 

like Mukdenia, it’s gotta’ be good...and it 

is. I first ran across mukdenia in 1997 

while botanizing Korea’s Mt. Sorak. 

There it was on a sheer rock cliff, resembling 

dozens of hands trying to claw their 

way up from the crypt...sorry, far too 

many horror movies as a child. In the 

garden, mukdenia prefers moist, rich soil, 

where it forms a 2’ wide deciduous 

clump of green foliage, topped in April 

and May (NC) with 2’ stalks of tiny white 

flowers...similar to its cousin, the foam 

flower. As the weather cools in fall, the 

leaves transform to bright red starting at 

the tips...a truly stunning sight! 




Musa/Musella 

(Banana) 

With the increasing interest in 

temperate tropicality, we thought it 

was about time to increase our 

selection of winter hardy bananas. 

All of the selections we offer are 

reliable perennials in Zone 8, and 

most into the warmer reaches of 

Zone 7. As with cannas and other 


hardy tropicals, plant outdoors 

prior to late August in climates 

north of Zone 8. From Zone 8 

north, we recommend either 

digging the banana for winter 

storage or building a wire-constructed, 

leaf mulch-filled cage 

around the trunk. The exceptions, 

of course, are Musa basjoo and 

Musella lasiocarpa, which are fine 

here with no mulch. The growth 

rate of bananas is phenomenal 

when plenty of moisture and nutrition 

are provided. Wet soils in the 

winter, however, can spell death in 

the colder zones. We hope you will 

enjoy bringing a little tropicality 

into your perennial garden! 

D. Musa basjoo (Hardy Banana) 

Sun to Part Sun n 240” tall n Zone: 

7–10, possibly colder n Origin: China 

Recent research has shown that Musa 

basjoo, the world’s hardiest banana 

species, is actually from Sichuan, China 

and not Japan. This 16–20’ tall running 

species makes a thick, green stem that 

sports 6’ long, narrow, green leaves arching 

from the top of the trunk. The flower 

emerges from near the top of the stem 

like a yellow-orange torpedo. After the 

flowers open, you will be blessed with 

clusters of small, yellow, 2” long 

bananas. Forget eating this one...just 

enjoy the tropical look and tease your 

neighbors. We recommend a good 

mulch in colder regions until the clump 

becomes well-established. 



17543 22363 B. Mostul Garden, OR 

E. Musa ‘Helen’s Hybrid’ 

(Helen’s Hybrid Banana) 

Sun n 144” tall n Zone: 8–10, colder 

with protection n Hybrid 

This banana was recently discovered 

around 5,000’ elevation in the plant-rich 

eastern Himalayan region of Darjeeling, 

India. Musa ‘Helen’s Hybrid’ is thought 

to be a hybrid of Musa sikkimensis and 

the edible Musa ‘Chini-Champa’. The 

green leaves are occasionally marked 

with an upper red midrib, but you can 

consistently count on bright red leaf 

backs on the new foliage. The fruit is 

sweet, but seedy...sort of like the “treats” 

in a cheap Bangkok hotel. So far, these 

have survived 9 degrees F in our trials. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


60209 

F. Musa ‘Siam Ruby’ 

(Siam Ruby Banana) 


guessing n Origin: New Guinea 

I first saw this raving beauty when visiting 

Thailand in 2005. At great expense 

(I’m still driving my old vehicle), I procured 

one to bring home, we named it 

‘Siam Ruby’, and we are thrilled to now 

be able to share it with folks here in the 

states. Our research indicated it originated 

in Papua New Guinea, where 

bananas have been cultivated for 10,000 

years, as a sport of Musa ‘Tapo’. We 

have never seen it taller than 8’, so that’s

our guess for height. The leaves are a 

stunning, dark ruby red with tiny green 

flecks...the more sun, the more intense 

the color. This is one banana that loves 

intense heat and humidity...dazzling, 

stunning...can you tell I’ve lost my adjectiveness 

over this plant? 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


60056 

G. Musa sikkimensis ‘Bengal Tiger’ 

(Bengal Tiger Sikkim Banana) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Himalayas 

We are thrilled to finally offer this 

splendid form of the winter-hardy Musa 

sikkimensis, hailing from the high montane 

forests of the northeast Himalayas. 

Musa ‘Bengal Tiger’ (a selection from the 

less colorful Musa ‘Red Tiger’ strain) 

forms a 14’ tall specimen with dark green 

leaves, heavily splotched red on the front 

and emerging solid red on the back. Each 

seedling has been selected for good red 

color, since the amount of red can vary 

dramatically from plant to plant. To say 

the fruit from Musa sikkimensis is edible 

is like saying that most remote Himalayan 

bathrooms are comfortable...both have an 

aroma, but that’s about it. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62235 India/Satyam Pradhan 

H. Musa velutina 

(Pink Velvet Banana) 



There’s something mystical about a pink 

velvet banana that makes you want to 

start belting out Elvis tunes...hmmm. 

Musa velutina was our first introduction 

to hardy bananas and is still a favorite in 

our summer garden. Rarely exceeding 

6’ tall, Musa velutina produces copious 

flower stalks near the top of the trunk, 

starting in late summer. Each stalk is 

soon home to attractive clusters of small, 

pink, velvet bananas, which peel themselves 

when ripe. Don’t plan on a snack 

from these seed-filled bananas unless 

you are exceedingly hungry or exceedingly 

drunk. Once established, they seem 

to be quite winter-hardy. Until wellestablished, 

a cage of shredded leaves 

around the trunk in the winter months 

should do the trick. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


60966 24903 

I. Musa xishuangbannaensis 

‘Mekong Giant’ PPAF 

(Mekong Giant Hardy Banana) 



(aka: Musa itinerans var. 

NEW! xishuangbannaensis) Musa 

xishuangbannaensis is a newly discovered 

species of cold-hardy giant banana from 

Yunnan, China. Musa ‘Mekong Giant’ is a 

seedling selection made by our friend 

Brian Williams of Louisville, Kentucky, for 

its bright reddish-purple trunk in addition 

to its outstanding winter hardiness in 

Louisville’s Zone 6 climate for over nine 

years. Imagine a Musa basjoo on steroids 

and you get the idea, although Musa 

‘Mekong Giant’ spreads from long 

rhizomes. In temperate climates, expect a 

15’ tall specimen, although it can reportedly 

reach 40’ in climates with milder 

winters. I predict lots of folks will be goin’ 

bananas over this one! 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


62625 62541 Williams Gdn, KY/B. 

J. Musella lasiocarpa 

(Chinese Yellow Banana) 



This magnificent ornamental banana is 

more of a shrub than the typical taller 

banana. The stiff, thick, leathery, greygreen, 

banana-like foliage is borne atop a 

stalk that can eventually reach 6’ in 

height. Instead of being prized for its fruit, 

this plant is grown more for its flowers. 

Each specimen is home to large, bizarrely 

beautiful, yellow flowers that look like 

giant golden artichokes...I’m not making 

this up! Our plants have sailed through 

over a decade of winters...and without 

any mulch. I’m starting to believe those 

rumors of incredible winter hardiness. 



60967 16244 

K. Myosotis palustris ‘Southern 

Blues’ (Southern Blues Forget-Me-Not) 



Back in the late 1990s on a visit to garden 

writer Pam Harper’s coastal Virginia garden, 

I was amazed to see the heat-hating 

forget-me-not thriving. Pam shared this 

special form with us and we are finally 

getting around to sharing it with other 

warm climate gardeners. This wonderful 

deer-resistant groundcover forms 6” wide 

rosettes of shiny green leaves connected 

by short above-ground stolons. The patch 

is adorned from spring through summer 

with dozens of tiny sky blue (not purple) 

forget-me-not flowers. Myosotis palustris 

is equally at home in average (not dry) 

garden soil or in a shallow water pool. In 

two seasons, expect a 3’ wide 

patch...faster with very rich, moist soils. 



62612 

L. Nassella tenuissima 

(Mexican Feather Grass) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: USA, Mexico 

(aka: Stipa tenuissima) We truly love this 

Southwest US native grass. The delicate, 

narrow foliage of Nassella tenuissima 

forms a delightfully wispy, deer-resistant 

clump...every garden needs at least one 

wispy plant. The 2’ tall wispy tan plumes 

blend nicely with the foliage in late 

spring...a very cute ornamental grass! 

Nassella tenuissima (very shallow 

rooted) will often seed near the mother 

clump, so if you get a few too many 

babies, simply get out the Progestin...I 

mean Roundup®. Nassella tenuissima 

was named by the Royal Horticultural 

Society as one of the top 200 plants of 

the last 200 years! 



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A. Nerium oleander ‘Hardy Pink’ 

(Hardy Pink Oleander) 



I know there are a lot of pink oleanders 

out there, but this one was a selection 

that I made in Raleigh, NC, after our -9 

degrees F freeze in 1984. Although the 

foliage of Nerium oleander ‘Hardy Pink’ 

burns when the temperatures hit single 

digits, we have never had a problem with 

root hardiness. Atop the 6’ tall bushes 

are dozens of single, medium-pink 

flowers in late summer. 



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B. Nerium oleander ‘Mathilde 

Ferrier’ (Mathilde Ferrier Hardy Double 

Yellow Oleander) 



After our 1984 freeze-from-hell in which 

we hit minus 9 degrees F, I began a 

search in our local area for oleanders that 

had survived our killer freeze...there 

weren’t many. One of the plants that I 

found was Nerium ‘Mathilde Ferrier’ that 

we sold as hardy double yellow for years. 

Although it was badly burned at -9 

degrees F, Nerium ‘Mathilde Ferrier’ 

returned the following spring with 

great vigor. Atop the 8’ tall bushes are 

bouquets of double, light yellow flowers 

in late summer. 



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C. Nierembergia gracilis ‘Starry 

Eyes’ (Starry Eyes Nierembergia) 


Origin: Argentina 

This marvelous Yucca Do selection of the 

Argentine desert native Nierembergia 

gracilis is one of the finest plants we 

have grown for summer flowering in full 

sun. Unlike most nierembergias, which 

melt in our summers, Nierembergia 

‘Starry Eyes’ forms a tight mound of linear 

foliage 10” tall x 18” wide. From 

spring until fall, the clump is smothered 

with up-facing, light lavender bells. Good 

drainage and 6 hours or more of baking 

sun are required for best performance... 

absolutely outstanding! 



24012 

D. Onychium japonicum ‘Yunnan 

Fancy’ (Yunnan Fancy Cat’s Claw Fern) 



(aka: Onychium j. A1C-375) 

NEW! Onychium japonicum ‘Yunnan 

Fancy’ is our 1996 collection from the 

Cang Shan Mountain Range in Yunnan, 

China at 9,000’ elevation. Onychium 

‘Yunnan Fancy’ is the tallest of the onychium 

forms we grow, making a 2’ tall 

x 3’ wide patch (5 years) of 2’ long, lacy, 

green, deciduous foliage, growing from a 

rabbits foot fern-like fuzzy brown 

rhizome that resides just under the soil. 

Onychiums prefer good drainage and 

really need a moderate slope to grow 

their best. We’ve also found that an hour 


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or two of full sun produces the most 

vigorous plants. 



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E. Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Gyoku 

Ryu’ (Gyoku Ryu Dwarf Mondo Grass) 



“Simply irresistible” is the best way to 

describe this dwarf version of mondo 

grass with dark green, grass-like foliage, 

which eventually makes a tight mat in 

even the worst of conditions. Plant dwarf 

mondo on 6–12” centers for a wonderful 

evergreen groundcover. Ophiopogon 

‘Gyoku Ryu’ could best be described as 

looking like a rich, dark green lawn of 

pre-mowed grass...what a great idea! 



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F. Ophiopogon planiscapus 

‘Black Beard’ PPAF 

(Black Beard Mondo Grass) 



I’ll admit to getting a bit too excited over 

new liriopes and ophiopogons, but I hope 

you’ll agree with me that this one merits 

our enthusiasm. From the UK’s Steve 

Yandell comes a new selection of 

Ophiopogon planiscapus that forms a 

large 1’ tall clump, remaining tighter and 

growing faster than the spreading 

Ophiopogon ‘Arabicus’. We have not 

grown this long enough to confirm all of 

Steve’s claims, but he’s never led us 

astray before...come to think of it, we’ve 

never met him before either. 



62350 California/PP&L 

G. Opuntia cacanapa ‘Ellisiana’ 

(Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear) 


colder n Origin: USA Hybrid 

(aka: Opuntia ‘Burbank Spineless’) 

Thanks to Scott Ogden and David 

Ferguson for pointing out a major 

error...the plant we offered as ‘Burbank 

Spineless’ is the wrong plant. Burbank’s 

plant is a form of the less hardy Opuntia 

ficus-indica. Our plant is a spineless 

selection of the US/Mexican native 

Opuntia cacanapa named ‘Ellisiana’. For 

us, this fast-growing but compact opuntia 

makes a 3’ tall x 6’ wide deer-resistant 

mound (in 5 years) of 6” grey-green 

spineless pads. In August, the clump is 

topped with large, bright yellow flowers...a 

hummingbird oasis, followed by 

large red “pears.” Well-drained winter 

soils are vital for best performance. 



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Origanum 

(Oregano, Majoram, Dittany) 

Origanum are a group of about 

20 species of low-growing, 

drought-tolerant perennials, 

topped with small blue or purple 

flowers in the summer. Oreganos

are perfect for growing along a 

path, cascading over a wall, or in an 

herb garden. Like most mint family 

members, origanum is deer-resistant, 

but loved by a fascinating array 

of beneficial insects. Origanum 

cultivation is easy...full sun and 

well-drained soil. 

H. Origanum laevigatum ‘Pilgrim’ 

(Pilgrim Flowering Oregano) 


Origin: Turkey 

This Jamie Blake oregano selection 

makes a 3’+ wide clump (7 years) of tiny, 

glaucous-green leaves. In late June (NC), 

the 2’ tall clumps are topped with sprays 

of rich lavender-purple (RHS 80A) 

flowers held in a dark purple calyx (RHS 

59A)...much darker than Origanum 

laevigatum ‘Hopley’s Purple’. Oreganos 

are great for attracting an array of cool 

insects to the garden. Remember that 

this is for ornamental value only...you can 

cook near it, but not with it. 



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I. Origanum vulgare 

‘Dr. Ietswaart’ (Dr. Ietswaart Golden 

Oregano) 



This lovely yellow-leaf form of 

NEW! the culinary Origanum vulgare 

was named after oregano expert, Dr. J.H. 

Ietswaart. Origanum vulgare ‘Dr. 

Ietswaart’ makes a 6” tall x 3’ wide patch 

(5 years) of round, golden yellow leaves 

with a delicious mild fragrance. In midsummer, 

the clumps are topped with 1’ 

tall spikes of very pale lavender flowers...outstanding 

in both the garden and 

the kitchen. 



62543 Blooming Nursery, OR/Blooming 

J. Origanum vulgare ‘Hot and 

Spicy’ (Hot and Spicy Oregano) 



NEW! 

Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum 

‘Hot and Spicy’ is an oregano 

selection for gardeners who love to cook. 

The small, round, dark grey-green, hairy, 

evergreen foliage adorns the 2’ tall x 

3’ wide patch. In July and August, the 

clumps are topped with 2’ tall spikes of 

light lavender flowers. Origanum ‘Hot and 

Spicy’ is particularly good for ethnic 

dishes where a particularly strong 

oregano is called for. Keep in mind that 

the foliage has the strongest flavor prior 

to flowering. 



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K. Osmunda cinnamomea 

(Cinnamon Fern) 



This deciduous US native fern can be 

found in every state east of the 

Mississippi River...and Texas and 

Oklahoma. The stately upright 3’ tall 

clumps thrive in moist soils but also grow 

well under typical garden conditions...a 

great large foil in woodland settings. The 

fertile fronds arise in spring just above 

the sterile foliage as phallic, cinnamoncolored 

spikes in the center of the clump. 

In moist soils, a happy clump of cinnamon 

fern can reach 3’ tall x 3’ wide, 

although very old clumps in ideal conditions 

have been know to reach 6’...one of 

our finest US native plants. 



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L. Oxalis crassipes ‘Rosea’ 

(Pink Wood Sorrel) 


Zone: 5–9 n Origin: Argentina, Brazil 

NEW! 

Oxalis crassipes ‘Rosea’ is an 

amazing bulbous perennial that 

produces a 10” tall x 1’ wide perennial 

clump of trifoliate green leaves, topped 

with hundreds of small pink flowers. In 

cool climates, the flowering starts in early 

May (NC) and continues until frost, but in 

hot summer climates, the plant goes dormant 

once the weather warms and 

remains dormant until the weather cools 

in fall and the flowering resumes. 



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M. Oxalis regnellii ‘Triangularis’ 

(Purple and Black False Shamrock) 




Ode to Oxalis: Not a weed...never seen a 

seed, nor will it impede any gardening 

deeds...indeed, so continue to read. This 

charming, easy-to-grow, clump-forming, 

winter deciduous oxalis has deep velvety 

purple leaves edged with a wide black 

border, topped by tiny, light pink flowers 

in summer...extremely cute! Purple 

shamrock is a dynamite plant to blend 

into the perennial border or woodland 

garden. Some of our Zone 6 customers 

claim to be growing this successfully 

through their winters. 



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Paeonia 

(Peony) 

Our trials for peony heat-tolerance 

have provided some amazing 

results. Not only are some of the 

wild species proving to be welladapted, 

but several of the peony 

cultivars, especially those with P. 

lactiflora bloodlines, are doing 

amazingly well, as are the fabulous 

intersectional hybrids (herbaceous 

x tree peonies). We will continue to 

expand our listing of these great 

garden perennials so gardeners 

who have been transplanted to the 

southern states can continue to 

grow (and flower) their peonies. 

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A. Paeonia ‘Bartzella’ 

(Bartzella Intersectional Peony) 



Paeonia ‘Bartzella’ is the Rolls Royce of 

peonies, and we are thrilled to have 

enough of this splendid intersectional 

(herbaceous x tree) peony to share. This 

stunning deer-resistant hybrid goes dormant 

to ground level and buds like a 

herbaceous peony but has flowers and 

foliage like a tree peony. Developed by 

peony breeder Roger Anderson of 

Wisconsin, established clumps of Paeonia 

‘Bartzella’ can reach 3’ tall x 3’ wide with up 

to 80, 9” wide, fully-double yellow flowers. 

The flowers don’t fall over in the rain like 

herbaceous peonies, and their opening is 

staggered over a 6-week period. Our offerings 

are huge flowering-sized plants. 

Pot Size: 1.58 gal. (6.003 L 


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B. Paeonia ‘Belvidere Princess’ 

(R. Klehm 2003) 



We have long wanted to offer 

NEW! this incredibly vigorous selection 

from our friend, peony breeder Roy 

Klehm, but simply didn’t have enough to 

share until now. Paeonia ‘Belvidere 

Princess’ has been one of the top performers 

in our peony heat tolerance trials 

since 2004, forming a huge clump, to 

3’ tall, topped in early May (NC) with 

over 36 flowers held on very sturdy 

stems...no staking needed. Each huge 

flower is composed of a double row of 

pink petals, highlighted by a central 

white ball of stamens. You’ve just got to 

see this to believe it...limited quantities. 



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C. Paeonia japonica 

(Japanese Peony) 



Unlike many of its more common and 

gaudy cousins, this demure woodland 

Japanese peony makes an 18” tall x 18” 

wide clump with grey-green foliage. In 

early spring it is topped with lovely 

3” wide white cups fading to a dark 

burgundy center with yellow stamens. 

After the flower, the pods split to reveal 

gorgeous metallic-blue seeds on red 

stalks. Paeonia japonica is great as a 

deer-resistant specimen in the woodland 

garden or scattered throughout the 

shady perennial border. This is often 

mistakenly sold as Paeonia ovata ‘Alba’. 



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D. Paeonia ‘Krinkled White’ 

(A.M. Brand 28) 



It’s hard to imagine, but this 1928 hybrid 

is still one of the finest peonies on the 

market...especially for gardeners in the 

South. This Paeonia lactiflora hybrid 

boasts very sturdy 2’ tall stems, topped in 


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early May (NC) with dozens of large, 

6” single white flowers, highlighted by the 

bright yellow stamens. Paeonia ‘Krinkled 

White’ has proven to be one of the top 

low-chill, heat-tolerant, deer-resistant 

peonies in our trials...simply stunning! 



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E. Paeonia ‘Lake of Silver’ 

(A. B. Franklin 1920) 



Paeonia ‘Lake of Silver’ has proven to be 

one of the best double-flowered peonies 

in our heat tolerance trials, producing 34” 

tall, sturdy stalks of large, double, carmine 

pink pompoms that appear tipped in silver. 

For us, Paeonia ‘Lake of Silver’ starts 

flowering in late April. These are large, 

multi-eyed, flowering-sized plants that are 

most importantly, deer-resistant. 



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F. Paeonia ‘Magenta Gem’ 

(R. Klehm 95) 



Roy Klehm’s Peony ‘Magenta Gem’ has 

been one of the top standouts in our 

southern peony trials. Paeonia ‘Magenta 

Gem’ makes a sturdy 2’ tall x 3’ wide 

deer-resistant clump topped, starting in 

late April, with clusters of semi-double 

dark magenta pink flowers, each highlighted 

by an attractive central cluster of 

yellow stamens. Our 5-year-old clump 

produces over 25 flowers...truly 

outstanding! 



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G. Paeonia obovata 

(Japanese Pink Woodland Peony) 




We are thrilled to offer one of the most 

sought-after plants for the woodland 

garden...the very rare Paeonia obovata. 

Similar to P. japonica, the stems of deerresistant, 

grey-green foliage arise in late 

spring to 18”. Topping the stems are 

marble-sized buds opening to lovely, 

single, dark rosy pink flowers in mid-May 

(NC). Paeonia obovata is a great foliage 

textural contrast with hostas and ferns in 

the woodland garden. In October, the 

attractive bright red seeds become 

visible as the pods burst open. 



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H. Paeonia obovata ssp. 

obovata var. willmottiae 

(Chinese Woodland Peony) 



We are very excited to offer this littleknown 

form of the prized woodland 

peony. Paeonia obovata ssp. obovata var. 

willmottiae hails from 8,000’+ on rocky 

slopes in the mountains of Hubei and

Shaanxi provinces. Most of the material 

sold is Japanese in origin compared to 

this Chinese form. The deer-resistant 

variety willmottiae is much more vigorous 

than typical Paeonia ovata and is 

topped by single, white, cup-shaped 

flowers about 2 weeks earlier...early April 

in NC. This is in limited supply, so get 

them while they last. 

Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) 


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I. Paeonia ostii 

(Ostii’s Tree Peony) 



(syn: Paeonia suffruticosa ssp. ostii) 

From China’s Gansu, Hunan, and 

surrounding provinces comes an endangered 

tree peony species that was first 

published in 1992. Similar to Paeonia 

rockii, the 5’ tall Paeonia ostii has narrower 

leaves and is topped in very early 

spring (mid-April in NC) with over 100 

large, 6–8” wide flowers. Paeonia ostii is 

unquestionably one of the finest peonies 

we’ve ever grown. Flower color ranges 

from white to pale pink, highlighted by a 

dark red central blotch and bright yellow 

stamens. Our plants are flowering-sized 

plants grown in the US. Interestingly, the 

2004 publication, “The Genus Paeonia” 

says, “This is another recently established 

Chinese taxon that has not yet 

been introduced in the West.” As we say 

in the South, “Some Beach”! 



62546 

J. Paeonia ‘Scarlett O’Hara’ 

(L. Glasscock—E. Falk) 



I was thrilled to find this deer-resistant 

peony right at the top of the list from our 

heat-tolerance trials and, with a wonderful 

southern name, I expected no less. At 

our Spring Open House, no plant drew 

more comments than our stunning 

clump of Paeonia ‘Scarlett O’Hara’. The 

brilliant red, single flowers and contrasting 

mass of golden stamens on 3’ tall 

stems makes this a real attention-getter 

in the garden. If you have a full-sun 

garden, you need this peony and, yes, we 

frankly do give a damn. 



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K. Paris polyphylla 

(Multi-leaf Paris) 



Strange as it may seem, this paris hails 

from China, where it is widespread 

throughout the southern region in conditions 

where you would find a trillium in 

the US. In fact, paris are first cousins to 

trilliums, although their above-ground 

appearance is quite different. Paris are 

relatively easy to grow, provided you 

don’t start with dried up, mostly dead rhizomes 

sold by bulb dealers. In spring, the 

2’ tall stalks are topped with an umbrella 

of 12 or more leaflets, which is then 

topped with a flower stalk that resembles 

orange, radial, cat whiskers. In fall, the 

whiskers are replaced by bright red 

berries if there was a mate nearby during 

flowering. Average, well-drained woodland 

soil should be fine. Sometimes, paris 

have the pesky habit of skipping aboveground 

growth for the first year after 

transplanting, so don’t give up hope. 



62237 

L. Patrinia scabiosifolia 

(Golden Lace) 


Zone: 4–9, at least n Origin: Korea 

Golden lace is truly one of the best new 

perennials in the last couple of decades for 

adding a bit of summer bling to your garden. 

After doing the green scabiosa-like 

rosette thing for the first year, every year 

thereafter you will find clusters of tall, airy, 

see-through 50–70” stems, topped with 

chrome-yellow flowers throughout the 

summer. After the blooms fade, the 

remaining floral parts retain the golden 

color. Patrinia scabiosifolia is a great plant 

to blend in the garden border, or to use in 

flower arrangements. In good soils, it will 

even reseed to create some truly special 

combinations. 



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M. Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’ 

(Cut Leaf Russian Sage) 


colder n Origin: Pakistan 

You are sure to love this deer-resistant 

introduction from Germany’s Ernst Pagels. 

The foliage on this heat- and drought-tolerant 

gem is extremely dissected 

compared to the other perovskias, giving a 

lacier textural appearance in the garden. 

The growth is also much more upright, 

combined with a longer flowering 

time...topped with the same dazzling, 

fuzzy, purple flowers (RHS 87C) throughout 

the summer—WOW! 



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N. Persicaria polymorpha 

(White Dragon Fleece Flower) 


Zone: 3–8, at least n Origin: China, Japan 

(syn: Polygonum polymorphum) We first 

received Persicaria polymorpha from its 

greatest admirer, Wolfgang Oehme 

(Oehme and Van Sweeden). Persicaria 

polymorpha is native to high-elevation 

gravelly slopes in China and Japan, but has 

made a superb garden plant for us in full 

sun. The 5’ tall x 5’ wide deciduous vaseshaped 

clump of upright fleshy stems is 

adorned with large, pointed green leaves 

and topped with large terminal panicles of 

white flowers from late May through 

August (NC). Persicaria polymorpha has 

proven to be an absolutely stunning and 

carefree garden plant...no seedlings in over 

a decade in our garden. 



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A. Phegopteris hexagonoptera 

(Broad Beech Fern) 



(syn: Thelypteris hexagonoptera) This 

NC native fern is one of the best, most 

distinctive, and easiest to grow of the 

eastern US natives. The triangularshaped 

fronds of Phegopteris 

hexagonoptera are held atop sturdy thin 

black stems. Typically found in rich 

woodlands from Canada south to Texas 

and east to Florida, the deciduous broad 

beech fern adapts well to virtually any 

partially shaded woodland garden...moist 

or relatively dry. The slowly spreading 

rhizomatous broad beech fern makes a 

large 3’ wide deer-resistant clump in just 

a few years. 



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B. Philodendron ‘Hope’ 

(Hope Hardy Philodendron) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: Brazil 

Philodendron ‘Hope’ was shared with 

us by plantsman Arley Dugger after it 

survived a winter in his NC garden. We’re 

now at four winters and counting, including 

one that actually got quite cold for our 

part of NC (8 degrees F). Philodendron 

‘Hope’ was selected by Florida’s Norman 

Hickerson from a batch of Philodendron 

selloum seedlings for its compact habit, 

to 4’ tall x 3’ wide in 5 years. In our 

climate, Philodendron ‘Hope’ doesn’t 

re-emerge until early June, when the 

2’ long, glossy green, deeply-lobed, 

tropical-looking leaves begin to appear. In 

more tropical areas and when grown as 

an indestructible houseplant, the foliage 

remains evergreen. 



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Phlox 

(Phlox) 

This group of mostly US native sun 

loving perennials provides some of 

the real showstoppers for the 

summer-flowering perennial 

garden. While there are many 

wonderful color forms, many phlox 

suffer from problems such as 

excessive mildew in the summer or 

intolerance to heat. We have tried 

to select the best and most unique 

of this perennial group to offer. 

C. Phlox divaricata 

‘Charleston Pink’ (Charleston Pink 

Perennial Wood Phlox) 



Phlox divaricata ‘Charleston 

NEW! Pink’ is a seedling selection 

from the Charleston, Illinois garden of 

plant enthusiast Dr. Wesley Whiteside. 

Phlox ‘Charleston Pink’ is another nice 

color break in this great native species 

which naturally occurs in light blue. 

Thanks to Ellen Hornig for making this 

available. 


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D. Phlox paniculata ‘Barsixty’ PP 

22,211 (White Eye Flame Garden Phlox) 



From the Bartels Stek breeding program 

in Holland comes the latest in the bar 

series of Phlox...a toast to all! The 

compact 18” tall, well-branched, diseaseresistant 

clump is topped, starting in 

early June (NC), with large hummingbird-treating 

clusters of pale blush-pink 

flowers, each highlighted with a carmine 

red eye...just what I’d expect from a bar 

series. I propose a toast, then a toss...of 

the Bartels folks who don’t know how to 

properly name good plants, into one of 

the nearby canals! 



62130 

E. Phlox paniculata 

‘Bartwentynine’ PP 16,259 (White 

Flame Phlox) 



Sounding more like a long night cruising 

drinking establishments, Phlox 

‘Bartwentynine’, despite its stupid name, 

has turned out to be a really cool plant. 

From the Bartels’ Breeding program in 

the Netherlands comes this new 

selection that makes a compact 15” tall 

mound that begins flowering in mid-June 

in NC. The branched flower heads (up to 

10 branches per flower cluster) hold the 

solid white flowers. So far, we have seen 

minimal signs of mildew on this freeflowering 

cultivar of our US native. To 

celebrate, join me in a rendition of the old 

favorite, Twentynine Bartels of phlox on 

the wall...Twentynine Bartels of 

phlox...Take one down, plant it around.... 



62550 

F. Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ 

(Jeana Garden Phlox) 


Origin: USA 

Discovered by Jeana Prewitt along the 

Harpeth River in Tennessee, we have 

trialed this Phlox paniculata selection 

since 2000 with no sign of mildew. Phlox 

‘Jeana’ makes a floriferous 4’ tall clump, 

topped all summer (due to almost complete 

seed sterility) and well into fall with 

6” flower heads of 0.5” lavender pink flowers...attractive 

to hummingbirds and an 

exceptional selection for butterflies. 

Despite the small flower size, Phlox ‘Jeana’ 

makes up for it in amazing flower power! 



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G. Phlox ‘Peppermint Twist’ 

PP 18,196 (Peppermint Twist Phlox) 



From Holland’s Jan Verschoor comes this 

stunning Phlox paniculata hybrid that 

arose as a sport from Jan’s Phlox ‘Candy 

Floss’. Phlox ‘Peppermint Twist’ makes a

sturdy clump of 16” tall stems topped, 

starting in late June (NC), with large 

flower heads of fluorescent pink and 

white striped flowers. The overall effect 

is similar to Phlox ‘Natascha’, but much 

more robust and more of a candy pink 

instead of lavender. In the afternoon, the 

flowers are deliciously fragrant...simply 

surreal and a hummingbird delight. So 

far, the plants are showing no signs of 

mildew. 



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H. Physostegia virginiana 

‘Pink Manners’ PPAF (Pink Manners 

Perennial Obedient Plant) 


Origin: USA 

Finally, Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss 

Manners’ is no longer a spinster thanks 

to a new breeding development from 

plantsman Darrell Probst. Physostegia 

‘Pink Manners’ is a new clumping 

obedient plant that reaches 3’ tall with 

clusters of light pink, well-behaved flowers 

in early summer...slightly taller and 

with a larger head than Physostegia 

‘Miss Manners’. This is a great addition 

to the summer flower garden as well as 

being a great cut flower. Physostegia 

‘Pink Manners’ prefers a moist soil, but is 

very tolerant of average garden conditions 

as well as short periods of drought. 



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I. Phytolacca americana ‘Sunny 

Side Up’ (Sunny Side Up Perennial 

Poke Salad) 


Origin: USA 

Continuing our tradition of introducing 

great selections of US native plants, we 

proudly present a Robert Hughes selection 

of our native Phytolacca americana. 

Phytolacca ‘Sunny Side Up’ makes a 6’ 

tall stalk (shorter in full sun) adorned 

with bright golden, tobacco-sized leaves 

(brightest in full sun). Starting in late 

June (NC), the clumps are topped with 

sprays of tiny white flowers followed by 

dark purple berries...a stunning color 

combination. If you don’t want lots of 

offspring, we recommend a horticultural 

circumcision before fruit drop. 



62428 

J. Podophyllum peltatum 

‘Missouri May’ (Missouri May Pink 

Perennial Mayapple) 



We are thrilled to offer the very 

NEW! rare pink-flowered form of our 

native mayapple, Podophyllum peltatum 

forma deamii ‘Missouri May’. As you 

may have guessed, this form was 

discovered in Missouri. Just beneath the 

deeply-lobed leaf, sits a single pink, 

horizontally-held flower that opens in 

early spring, just after the leaf has fully 

unfurled. As with all Podophyllum 

peltatum, Podophyllum ‘Missouri May’ 

spreads via underground stolons to make 

a 5’ wide nice patch in 5 years when 

grown in rich, moist soils. Thanks to Ellen 

Hornig of Seneca Hill for making it 

possible for us to offer this gem. 




Polygonatum 

(Solomon’s Seal) 

Solomon’s seal is a delightful and 

tough perennial plants for the 

woodland garden and their bold 

foliage adds a unique texture. 

Solomon’s seal will slowly colonize, 

which is when they begin to show 

their true beauty. While they prefer 

rich soil, they are also very tolerant 

of adverse conditions. When 

Solomon’s seal are divided after 

they emerge in spring, they will not 

produce any new growth until the 

following spring...thought you’d like 

to know. 

K. Polygonatum falcatum ‘Silver 

Lining’ (Silver Stripe Solomon’s Seal) 



This wonderful strain of the easy-togrow 

true Polygonatum falcatum was 

recently discovered in Japan. The 2’ tall 

stalks are adorned with narrow green 

leaves with a pointed (falcate) tip. In the 

center of each leaf is a dramatic silver 

stripe. These are individual seedlings 

from the population, so each clone is 

slightly different. In early spring, the 

clumps are further highlighted by small, 

dangling white bells beneath the stem. 

Polygonatum ‘Silver Lining’ should make 

a 1’ wide clump in 5 years. 



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L. Polygonatum kingianum 

Orange Flower Form 

(Orange Flower Solomon’s Seal) 


Zone: 6–9, guessing n Origin: China 

In my wildest dreams (and I do have some 

pretty wild dreams), I never thought I’d 

see anything like the rare orange-flowered 

form of Polygonatum kingianum. Forget 

everything you know about Solomon’s 

seal, except that it grows from a rhizome 

in shade. In spring, the stalk emerges, 

clothed with whorled sets of narrow, dark 

green foliage. Each leaf ends in a curled 

loop that it uses to climb above its neighbors...the 

original social climber. At each 

whorl of foliage are small, bright-orange, 

bell-like flowers that make for a tonguedropping 

show. This easy-to-grow 

clumper gets larger and taller as the size 

of the rhizome increases with age. For us, 

P. kingianum stands erect unless it sets a 

good crop of large green berries. This is an 

absolute gem for the woodland 

garden...get them while they last. 



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A. Polygonatum odoratum 

‘Byakko’ (White Tiger Solomon’s Seal) 



We have plantsman Barry Yinger to 

thank for bringing this nearly extinct old 

Japanese cut-foliage cultivar into US 

cultivation. The translation of ‘Byakko’ to 

“White Tiger” is apt to describe the 

amazing foliage. The red stems are 

adorned with leaves which emerge solid 

green and then the half closest to the 

stem magically morphs to creamy white. 

Polygonatum ‘Byakko’ is reasonably vigorous, 

considering the large amount of 

white on the leaves...expect a 2’ wide 

clump in 5 years. This is truly a magical 

plant for the woodland garden. 



62241 

B. Polygonatum odoratum 

‘Double Stuff’ PP 19,624 (Double Stuff 

Perennial Solomon’s Seal) 


Zone: 3–8 n Origin: China, Japan, Korea 

Polygonatum odoratum 

NEW! ‘Double Stuff’ is one of four different 

wide-edged forms of the durable 

Solomon’s seal, Polygonatum odoratum 

var. pluriflorum, that are entering the 

market. Polygonatum ‘Double Stuff’ was 

discovered by Pennsylvania’s Bill Lamack 

in 1997, but only introduced commercially 

in 2011. Each 18” tall red stalk is 

adorned with white edged leaves whose 

margins are nearly double that of the 

typical Polygonatum odoratum 

‘Variegatum’. The clumps are adorned 

with dangling, small white bell-shaped 

flowers in April (NC). Polygonatum 

‘Double Stuff’ is much slower growing 

than its parent due to the reduced 

amount of chlorophyll in the leaves. 



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C. Polygonatum odoratum 

‘Fireworks’ (Fireworks Perennial 

Variegated Solomon’s Seal) 



NEW! 

We purchased our first plant of 

Polygonatum ‘Fireworks’ for 

$100 in 2004, and have been in love ever 

since. This amazingly vigorous Japanese 

selection of Solomon’s seal forms a 

patch of finger-like rhizomes, from which 

emerge 2’ tall stems clothed in eggshaped 

green leaves, flecked with 

creamy white. As the plants age, the 

leaves form a creamy white border while 

retaining the flecking. The stalks are also 

adorned with small white bells dangling 

beneath the stem in spring...a superb 

specimen plant or groundcover. While 

Polygonatum ‘Fireworks’ grows well in 

shade, it is much more vigorous with a 

few hours of sun. 



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D. Polygonatum odoratum 

var. pluriflorum ‘Jinguji’ 

(Jinguji Red Stem Solomon’s Seal) 



We purchased this splendid form of the 

Japanese Polygonatum odoratum in 2003 

from the former Heronswood Nursery, 

who got it from Japan’s Jinguji Nursery. 

Since then, it has enjoyed a place of honor 

in our garden where it can be admired by 

all who visit. We are finally able to share 

with those who missed the original limited 

HWN offering. The 20” tall, arched, winered 

stems are adorned by egg-shaped 

green leaves, then decorated with dangling 

white bells in spring, followed by 

lovely blue-black fruit in early fall. To quote 

Dan Hinkley from 2003, “From an enormous 

contingent of Solomon’s Seals in our 

garden, this rises to the surface as one of 

the most beautiful.” 



62243 

E. Polygonum cuspidatum 

‘Freckles’ (Freckles Mexican Bamboo) 



We love Polygonum ‘Spectabile’ but 

always wanted red flowers with the 

speckled foliage. Finally, the near-sterile 

Polygonum ‘Spectabile’ gave us a few 

seedlings, and one met our expectations. 

Polygonum ‘Freckles’ is a 2004 PDN introduction 

we have trialed since 1993. 

Polygonum ‘Freckles’ makes a clump of 6’ 

tall, arching, bamboo-looking stems which 

are clothed with heavily white-speckled 

leaves (much brighter than Polygonum 

‘Spectabile’). When grown in full sun, the 

leaves take on a reddish cast. In 

September, the clumps are topped with 

terminal and axillary flower stalks of short 

red spikes...very attractive and no 

seedlings or running here in more than 10 

years. Please don’t let the intellectuallychallenged 

eco-nazis and uninformed 

lawmakers convince you that because 

some clones of a species are bad, the 

entire species is bad...think Homo sapiens. 



62131 

Polystichum 

(Shield Fern) 

This large genus of evergreen ferns 

occurs around the world in an array 

of conditions, but primarily in moist 

but well-drained, temperate woodlands. 

Polystichum produce some 

of the most elegant, easy-to-grow 

and garden worthy specimens of 

any of the fern genera. 

F. Polystichum acrostichoides 

(Christmas Fern) 



Polystichum acrostichoides is a wonderful, 

easy-to-grow, deer-resistant US 

native (Minnesota south to Florida) with 

sturdy, dark, evergreen fronds emanating 

from a central point, making a 2’ wide

clump...particularly effective when used 

in drifts. The fronds first emerge upright, 

then flatten with age. Christmas fern 

(known in PC circles as the Seasonal 

Holiday Fern) is one of the finest of all 

evergreen ferns and even retains its 

attractive appearance all winter...simply 

superb for woodland gardens, especially 

those with deep shade areas! 



62132 

G. Polystichum polyblepharum 

(Korean Tassel Fern) 


Zone: 5b–9, at least n Origin: Korea 

This is probably the most attractive fern 

we grow, so why is it so hard to describe? 

The dark, evergreen, plasticillate (made 

that one up) foliage arches out from a 

central crown, forming a 2’ wide deerresistant 

clump. Each frond is a lacily-cut, 

artistic masterpiece...this sounds pretty 

syrupy, doesn’t it? Actually, the species 

name “polyblepharum” means “many 

eyelashes”...does that help? How about 

saying, “It’s just one of the best damn 

ferns you will ever buy!” 



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H. Polystichum tsus-simense 

coll.#03CH090a (Korean Rock Fern) 



This population of the Korean rock fern is 

from a 2003 Hans Hansen collection in 

Tao Yuan, China at 4,600’ elevation (the 

same region as Polystichum ‘Tao Yuan 

Giant’, only 400’ lower in elevation, and 

several days away from the previous site). 

For us, this form has produced small 10” 

tall x 18” wide clumps, composed of very 

stiff dark green, lacy evergreen fronds. 

We find that the plants seem to really 

enjoy a couple of hours of morning sun. 



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Primula 

(Primrose) 

Primula is another genus of popular 

garden plants (especially in cooler 

climates) that aren’t overly welladapted 

to the temperatures of the 

southeast US. After a high death toll, 

we are steadily building our collections 

of the survivors and we hope 

you will share in our successes. 

I. Primula ‘Drumcliff’ 

(Drumcliff Irish Perennial Primrose) 



Primula ‘Drumcliff’ (2011) is the 

NEW! first in a new series of primrose 

hybrids from Irish dentist and amateur 

primrose breeder, Joe Kennedy. Primula 

‘Drumcliff’ has lovely dark olive-brown 

foliage, topped in early spring with 5” tall 

clusters of flowers that emerge pale 

lavender, but quickly turn white for a 

stunning contrast in the woodland gar- 

den. We were thrilled at how well these 

survived our brutally hot and humid 2011 

summer. As with all primulas, slightly 

moist soils yield the best results. 

Drumcliff is the final resting place of Irish 

poet, W.B. (“There are no strangers here; 

Only friends you haven’t yet met.”) Yeats. 



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J. Primula ‘Innisfree’ 

(Innisfree Hardy Perennial Primrose) 



NEW! 

Primula ‘Innisfree’ is another 

in the series of Joe Kennedy’s 

Irish primroses, first released in 2011. 

Primula ‘Innisfree’ has dark olive-bronze 

foliage, topped in early spring with bright 

red flowers, each highlighted by a yellow 

eye...quite the unusual color combination 

in the woodland garden. Interestingly, the 

Kennedy primroses are produced just 

down the road from John F. Kennedy’s 

old family home in Dunganstown, 

Ireland. The primula itself is named for 

Irish poet W.B. Yeats’ (“The worst thing 

about some men is that when they are 

not drunk they are sober.”) mythical 

cabin at the Lake Isle of Innisfree. 



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K. Primula sieboldii ‘Drag Queen’ 

(Drag Queen Perennial Siebold’s 

Primrose) 



NEW! 

Primula sieboldii ‘Drag Queen’ 

is a 2010 release from the 

former Seneca Hill Nursery. The slowly 

spreading patches of serrated green 

foliage are topped in mid-April (NC) with 

large, seemingly floppy petals, edged with 

lacy mauvy-lavender and highlighted by a 

white central stripe...what a floozy! The 

entire clump will go summer dormant in 

hot summer climates...well-drained soils 

with average moisture are perfect. 




L. Primula sieboldii ‘Seneca Star’ 

(Seneca Star Perennial Siebold’s 

Primrose) 



NEW! 

Primula sieboldii ‘Seneca Star’ 

is a 2008 introduction from 

the former Seneca Hill Nursery. Primula 

‘Seneca Star’ has been a star performer 

for us, forming a slowly spreading patch 

of serrated green foliage topped, starting 

in mid-April (NC), with 8” tall stalks of 

purple-pink, deeply serrated petals, highlighted 

by a central white band. All 

Primula sieboldii cultivars go summer 

dormant in hot climates...slightly moist, 

but well-drained soils are best. 




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A. Pteris vittata ‘Benzilan’ 

(Benzilan Chinese Table Fern) 



(coll. # A1C-202C) This amazing fern 

was collected on our 1996 China trip in 

Benzilan (English for hotel from hell). 

Growing on a dry rocky cliff, it was 

spindly and less than 1’ tall, but in our 

garden, the fern has made a stunning 

deciduous clump 3’ tall x 8’ wide in 

10 years. Each dark green frond boasts 

stunning, simple leaflets on a magnificent 

deer-resistant clump. Pteris vittata 

will come up from spores that land in 

inhospitable places such as rock walls 

and other limestone outcrops. A regular 

renaissance plant, Pteris vittata is 

becoming widely used as a bioremediation 

plant to clean arsenic-laced soils...a 

whole new market! 



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B. Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’ 

PP 20,059 (Silver Bouquet Lungwort) 



I’m entranced by the solid silver-leaf 

lungworts, and it’s hard to find one any 

better than Terra Nova’s newest, 

Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’. In our trials, 

Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’ makes a 

scrumptious 6” tall x 2’ wide deerresistant 

clump of 1’ long, shiny silver 

foliage...lovely enough to grow even 

without flowers. In late winter, the deciduous 

clump begins to re-emerge, topped 

with clusters of bubblegum-like flowers 

of blue and pink that hover just above the 

foliage. Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’ has a 

strong background of Pulmonaria 

longifolia v. cevennensis, which gives it 

excellent heat tolerance. Moist soils and 

good drainage ensure the best success. 



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C. Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’ 

PP 13,047 (Trevi Fountain Lungwort) 



This Terra Nova introduction has been a 

stellar performer in our trials for heat and 

humidity tolerance. Pulmonaria ‘Trevi 

Fountain’ boasts heavily-spotted silver 

leaves on a 2’ wide clump. In early spring, 

the vigorous deer-resistant clumps are 

topped with fountains of large, dark 

cobalt-blue flowers...very attractive and 

great for a mass planting in the 




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D. Puya dyckioides (Dyckia-like 

Hardy Perennial Bromeliad) 


Zone: 8–10, at least n Origin: Argentina 

We first became familiar with 

NEW! the hardy bromeliad Puya 

dyckioides on our 2002 Argentina trip, 

where Sean Hogan spotted it growing on 

a cliff around 10,000’ elevation. We sub- 


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sequently (2005) planted offspring in 

our garden which have grown vigorously 

ever since, experiencing temperatures of 

12 degrees F with only slight tip burn. The 

olive-green spiny leaves form a fast offsetting 

2’ tall x 4’ wide patch in 5 years. 

Starting in early May (NC), the bizarre 

30” tall, fleshy pink flower spikes with 

aquamarine tips top the clump. We have 

found Puya dyckioides to grow equally 

as well in full to part sun as long as the 

winter drainage is good. We are thrilled 

to be able to finally share this treasure. 



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E. Rabdosia longituba 

(Trumpet Spurflower) 



(syn: Plectranthus longitubus) I’ll bet you 

never thought of growing rabdosia 

before...right? From the Japanese mountains 

of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu 

comes this woodland member of the 

salvia family. The stems of this clumper 

rise throughout the summer, reaching 2’ 

tall by September, when they are topped 

with 1’ long, airy panicles containing hundreds 

of pendent, purple tubes. This is as 

hard to describe as it is to pronounce, but 

finding anything that flowers in the fall 

woodland is difficult...simply superb! 



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F. Ranunculus ficaria ‘Brazen 

Hussy’ (Brazen Hussy Lesser 

Celandine) 


Zone: 4–9 n Origin: S. Europe 

For Winter Open House visitors to the 

garden, this is certainly the most talkedabout 

plant we grow. This deer-resistant 

spring ephemeral emerges in February 

with rounded, glossy black foliage in a 6” 

wide rosette that hugs the ground. From 

late February through late March (in 

NC), the clumps are topped with brilliant 

yellow, 1” flowers held on 3” stalks just 

above the foliage. The stark contrast 

between the foliage and flowers is well 

expressed in the name given by its introducer, 

the late Christopher Lloyd, “Brazen 

Hussy.” Ranunculus ‘Brazen Hussy’ goes 

dormant by May, so be sure to mark your 

clumps for next spring. Unlike the 

species Ranunculus ficaria, the cultivars 

are not weedy! 



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G. Rhapidophyllum hystrix 

(Needle Palm) 



The hardiest of palms, Rhapidophyllum 

hystrix is a slow-growing Southeast US 

(Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South 

Carolina) native that has withstood -9 

degrees F here with NO damage (without 

protection or special siting). We expect 

established specimens should handle -20 

degrees F. This short-trunked clump-former 

has typical cut-leaf, green palm 

foliage and sharp “needles” at the base to

protect the seeds...very rare! In marginal 

climates, plant needle palms early in the 

season and protect them the first couple 

of winters until they become well-established. 

In colder climates, we recommend 

up-potting young plants and keeping 

them indoors until they are larger. 



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H. Rhexia virginica 

(Meadow Beauty) 


Origin: USA 

This commonly seen US native, from 

Canada south to Florida, is surprisingly 

absent from American gardens. In 

appearance, it is a dwarf hardy version of 

its cousin, tibouchina. The 1’ tall upright 

stems are topped with clusters of 

outfacing violet flowers from early 

August until frost. While Rhexia virginica 

is most at home in moist, acidic soils, we 

have found it to be extremely adaptable 

to much higher pH soils as well as typical 

non-bog garden sites. A well-grown 

Rhexia virginica makes a large patch to 

3’ wide in 3 years that integrates nicely 

with neighboring plants. If your garden 

needs a color boost in late summer and 

fall, rhexia is for you. 



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I. Rhodophiala bifida 

‘Hill Country Red’ (Oxblood Lily) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: Argentina 

(aka: Hippeastrum advenum) This 

delightful, easy-to-grow South American 

amaryllis relative is one of the most 

outstanding and durable bulbs for southeastern 

gardens. Multiplying steadily, 

these small, lycoris-like bulbs remain 

evergreen through the winter, finally 

going dormant in late spring. Beginning 

in late summer or early fall, the 15” stalks 

arise from nowhere, each topped with a 

cluster of stunning, carmine-red, horizontally 

facing, habranthus-like 

flowers...a superb garden surprise toward 

the end of the season! 



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J. Rohdea japonica (Sacred Lily) 



This rare and highly-prized, tropicallooking, 

oriental native provides the 

appearance of an evergreen hosta. The 

1’ long x 2” wide, thick, dark green leaves 

form an upright vase-shaped clump to 

2’ wide in 10 years. Late in the season, the 

insignificant flowers produce short stalks 

of red berries that persist through the winter 

at the base of the plant. When used en 

masse, rohdeas are a dynamite evergreen 

addition to the deep shade garden for a 

presence even in winter. We have masses 

of these growing at the base of giant black 

walnut trees...can you say tough? 



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K. Rubus pentalobus ‘Emerald 

Carpet’ (Emerald Carpet Creeping 

Raspberry) 


Zone: 6–9 n Origin: Taiwan 

(syn: Rubus calycinoides, Rubus 

‘Formosan Carpet’) We probably get as 

many requests for this plant as anything 

else we grow. Where else could you find a 

durable, evergreen groundcover that 

takes sun or shade? The answer...Taiwan. 

This selection was made at the University 

of British Columbia from seed collected 

by Dick Pearson from the alpine forests of 

Mt. Hehuan in central Taiwan. Thick, 

heavily textured, sandpaper-like foliage 

adorns fuzzy creeping stems (5’ wide in 

3 years). At the onset of cool nights in fall, 

the foliage turns a wonderful raspberry 

color. The flowers are insignificant, but 

that’s okay. 



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Rudbeckia 

(Black-eyed Susan) 

We hope to expand the use of many 

lesser known, but wonderful native 

rudbeckia species. Rudbeckia are a 

group of durable summer flowering 

perennial wildflowers that like sun, 

heat, and humidity. When happy, 

rudbeckia spreads into a slowly 

widening clump that gets more and 

more floriferous each year. 

Rudbeckia flowers attract butterflies 

and the seed heads are a 

favorite of gold finches. 

L. Rudbeckia auriculata 

(Eared Perennial Black-eyed Susan) 



Here’s a rare US native plant 

NEW! that you’re not likely to run into 

at your neighborhood garden center. 

Rudbeckia auriculata is endemic to a 

small region in southeastern Alabama 

and a small population in both adjacent 

Florida and Georgia. Our plants are cutting/seed 

grown from a population in 

Webster County Georgia. Rudbeckia 

auriculata grows alongside pitcher plants 

in moist, sunny sites, but can also be 

found in alkaline seeps. In the garden, 

Rudbeckia auriculata grows fine for us in 

typical garden soils where it produces 

6’ tall, joe pye weed-like stalks that 

branch toward the top. The branches are 

then topped with clusters of 2–3” golden 

orange flowers in August and September. 

In rich soils, Rudbeckia auriculata can 

lean like the Tower of Pisa, so it’s best 

used at the back of the border, where it 

can find support as needed. A percentage 

from each plant sold goes to the 

Atlanta Botanic Garden for habitat 

preservation. 



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A. Rudbeckia fulgida var. umbrosa 

(Appalachian Black-eyed-Susan) 



(syn: Rudbeckia chapmanii) 

NEW! Rudbeckia fulgida var. umbrosa 

is another wonderful, easy-to-grow 

native perennial that is almost non-existent 

in horticulture. Native from the 

Carolinas west to Missouri, Rudbeckia 

fulgida var. umbrosa can be found in low, 

damp woodlands. In our garden, we have 

found it equally adapable on dry sand in 

full sun on unirrigated banks. Our fiveyear-old 

patch has spread to 4’ wide, 

composed of fuzzy green basal foliage 

that gives rise in late summer to 30” tall 

branched stalks of 2” golden orange 

daisies...just wonderful! Our offerings 

are from Washington County, Missouri 

plants thanks to the Shaw Nature 

Reserve. 



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B. Rudbeckia maxima 

‘Golda Emanis’ (Golda Emanis 

Cabbage-leaf Black-Eyed Susan) 


Origin: USA 

We are pleased to once again be offering 

this new gold-foliaged selection of the 

native Rudbeckia maxima, a seedling of a 

Cherokee County Texas plant, discovered 

by Texas plantsman, Greg Grant and 

named after his great aunt. Rudbeckia 

‘Golda Emanis’ is brightest gold as it 

emerges in spring and fades to more of 

a chartreuse green as it gets closer to 

flowering...best color is on established 

clumps in bright sun. The 2’ wide clumps 

are topped in mid-June (NC) with 7’ tall 

spikes of yellow-orange coneflowers...a 

goldfinch delicacy. The foliage will create 

a wonderful color echo with the 

goldfinches. Moist soils are best, but 

not essential. 



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C. Ruellia elegans ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ 

(Ragin’ Cajun False Petunia) 


at least n Origin: Argentina, Brazil 

Ruellia elegans is an amazing plant with 

a large native range from Chile to Brazil. 

While some of the selections in the trade 

are not winter-hardy, we have been 

thrilled with Ruellia ‘Ragin’ Cajun’. Our 

3-year-old deciduous clumps are now 

4’ tall x 8’ wide...what we call in the 

South, “big honkers.” Ruellia ‘Ragin’ 

Cajun’ is topped from June through frost 

with terminal clusters of 5-petaled, 

bright scarlet-red flowers. For us, this has 

proven amazingly easy to grow but performs 

best in rich moist soils. Our plants 

came from Logee’s via Dupont Nursery. 



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Ruscus 

(Butcher’s Broom) 

This bizarre but easy-to-grow 

group of evergreen shade perennials 

was ruthlessly kicked out of the 

lily family and segregated in its own 

family, Ruscaceae. Ruscus was 

born without leaves, left instead 

with prehistoric-looking cladodes 

for its foliage. Native from England 

through the Caucuses and into 

northern Africa, ruscus inhabits 

dry, rocky habitats. Ruscus is a 

small genus, but one with interesting 

sexual habits...some celibate 

and some quite self-indulgent, 

which results in a wonderful display 

of red-orange fruit. 

D. Ruscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 

(Narrow-leaf Butcher’s Broom) 


Zone: 7–9, at least 


This very rare selection of Butcher’s 

Broom is a male selection that originated 

at the Chenault Nursery in France, but 

came to us from the Charlotte garden of 

the late Elizabeth Lawrence (thanks to 

Lindie Wilson). The plant is described 

by Lawrence in her 1963 article, later 

reprinted in “A Garden of One’s Own,” 

“The evergreen foliage is very narrow, 

but equally as sharp, giving a unique 

appearance compared to the typical 

species.” Dry shade is the perfect home 

for this and all ruscus. Our clumps are 

now 3’ tall x 4’ wide. When you buy a 

piece of horticultural history, $1 from 

each plant sold will go to support the 

Lawrence Garden Preservation. 

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E. Ruscus aculeatus 

‘Wheeler’s Variety’ (Wheeler’s 

Variety Butcher’s Broom) 



Origin: England, Iran, Mediterranean 

This strange Eurasian poet’s laurel relative 

forms a clump composed of spiny, 

dark evergreen foliage held rigidly along 

the 54” tall upright green stems. The 

clump is adorned by bright red berries in 

early fall and winter. My first plant came 

from Elizabeth Lawrence’s old Raleigh 

garden after the home was used as a fraternity 

house for 30 years...that’s one 

tough plant. A conversation piece for collectors, 

Ruscus ‘Wheeler’s Variety’ is 

probably the single best plant we grow 

for dry shade, albeit quite slow to bulk 

up. Our 8-year-old clumps are now 4.5’ 

tall. Ruscus ‘Wheeler’s Variety’ is a selffruiting 

form (without benefit of a sexual 

partner) of a normally dioecious plant. 



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F. Saccharum arundinaceum 

(Hardy Sugar Cane) 



From the garden of plant collector, 

Jim Waddick, comes the hardiest and 

most spectacular of the sugar canes... 

little-known in the US except by our customers, 

who all rave about it (some on 

general principle). Saccharum arundinaceum 

has long, grey-green leaves with 

a white midrib. This giant clumper (great 

for hiding obtrusive neighbors or rusty 

cars) makes a spectacular sight 10’ tall x 

10’ wide. In early to mid-October, the 

clumps are topped with purplish-pink, 

narrow, pampas-like plumes that extend 

another 2–3’ above the foliage. Because 

of the late flowering season, seedlings 

are not a problem from Zone 7b north. 

South of Zone 7b, watch carefully for 

seedlings...truly a must for grass lovers! 



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Salvia 

(Sage) 

What a great bunch of perennial 

plants! Thanks to the efforts of 

NC’s Richard Dufresne and many 

others, salvias have taken a 

remarkable turn for the better. Our 

goal is to bring you the latest and 

the best of new perennial salvias, 

many from the Southwest US and 

mountain regions of Mexico. If you 

think of salvias as little red things in 

your annual beds...think again. 

Salvias as a group prefer full bright 

sun and well-drained soils. For 

many of the marginally hardy 

salvias, we recommend they not be 

cut back until early spring, since 

water will fill cut branches and 

freeze during the winter. 

G. Salvia ‘California Sunset’ 

(California Sunset Sage) 



We picked up this Salvia greggii hybrid in 

California under the incorrect name of 

Salvia macellaria. It turned out to be a 

splendid Salvia greggii hybrid (probably 

Salvia x jamensis) that forms a 3’ tall x 

4’ wide, woody-stemmed, deer-resistant, 

hummingbird acclaimed clump, topped 

in spring and again in fall with a superb 

show of flower spikes of an unusual 

peachy-orange (RHS 31B) that just tops 

the foliage. 



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H. Salvia chamaedryoides 

(Blue Oak Sage) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: Mexico 

From Mexico comes this small, droughttolerant, 

grey-leaved salvia, forming a 

nice mass to 12” tall x 18” wide. The 

upright branches are topped with true 

sky-blue flowers (really, really BLUE) 

from early summer through early fall. 

Blue oak sage prefers a very well-drained 

site in the border or rock garden. This is 

truly one of our favorite plants we would 

not garden without. 



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I. Salvia farinacea ‘Henry 

Duelberg’ (Henry Duelberg Sage) 



From Greg Grant’s infamous graveyard 

visit comes another clone of Salvia farinacea, 

this one from the Texas gravesite 

of Henry Duelberg. ‘Henry’ is a bit taller 

than his better half (Salvia farinacea 

‘Augusta Duelberg’), making a 2’ tall x 3’ 

wide clump of glossy, green foliage, 

topped with long 1’ spikes of dark royal 

purple-blue...a hangout for hummingbirds. 

This phenomenally heat- and 

drought-tolerant selection is for the fullsun 

gardener who kills everything else. 

Soggy soils are about the only thing that 

will send these to meet their namesakes. 



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J. Salvia glabrescens ‘Momobana’ 

(Momobana Hairless Japanese 

Perennial Woodland Sage) 



NEW! 

(aka: Salvia nipponica v. 

glabrescens) Salvia 

‘Momobana’ is a pink-flowered selection 

of the little-known hairless Japanese 

sage, which hails from the steep mountainous 

forests of Central Honshu. The 

small 18” tall x 18” wide clumps of glossy, 

dark green, arrow-shaped leaves are 

topped starting in October with lovely 

spikes of hot pink flowers. While Salvia 

glabrescens can take an hour or two of 

morning sun, it needs shade the rest of 

the day....moist, organic soils are 

best...very cool! 



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K. Salvia glabrescens ‘Shi Ho’ 

(Shi Ho Hairless Japanese Perenial 

Woodland Sage) 



NEW! 

(aka: Salvia nipponica v. 

glabrescens) Salvia ‘Shi Ho’ is a 

dark purple-flowered form of the 

Japanese woodland sage, Salvia 

glabrescens. For us, Salvia glabrescens 

makes an 18” tall x 18” wide clump of 

dark green hastate leaves topped, starting 

in October, with short spikes of dark 

purple flowers...a great way to add color 

to the early fall woodland garden. As 

best we can figure, Shi Ho probably 

means something like “working lady of 

the evening.” Moist, rich soils are best. 



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A. Salvia greggii ‘Flame’ 

(Flame Texas Sage) 


possibly colder n Origin: USA, Mexico 

This new selection of Salvia greggii 

makes a 30” tall x 3’ wide, woodystemmed 

clump. The small, dark green, 

deer-resistant leaves adorn the stems 

that are topped from July until frost 

with short, dark purple spikes of brilliant 

red flowers...a real show stopper and 

continuous hummingbird treat! 



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B. Salvia greggii ‘Lipstick’ 

(Lipstick Texas Sage) 



We are really excited over this color 

selection of the drought-tolerant Texas 

sage. Salvia ‘Lipstick’ is also one of the 

longest-flowering Texas sage cultivars 

we have trialed. In our garden, it begins 

flowering in early May and continues 

through November. Each compact 3’ tall 

x 3’ wide clump is simply smothered in 

terminal flower spikes of lipstick-red 

(RHS 50A) flowers, each highlighted by 

a white throat and brown calyx...a 

hummingbird fiesta. Texas sage makes a 

great deer-resistant foreground addition 

to a grouping of ornamental grasses. 



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C. Salvia greggii ‘Pink Preference’ 

(Pink Preference Texas Sage) 



This deer-resistant, hummingbird-attracting 

selection of the durable Salvia greggii 

came to us from the late Logan Calhoun. 

Salvia ‘Pink Preference’ has been grown 

for years throughout central Texas. The 2’ 

tall x 3’ wide, woody clump is topped with 

dark, red-pink (RHS 57A) flowers highlighted 

by a nearly black floral calyx. For 

us, the heaviest flowering is during spring 

and fall months, although it still puts on a 

good show during summer. As with all 

Salvia greggiis, a dry, well-drained site is 

best. This is also one of the most winterhardy 

of all the Salvia greggii varieties. 



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D. Salvia greggii ‘Teresa’ 

(Teresa’s Texas Sage) 


Origin: USA 

I nearly fell off my chair when I first saw a 

photo of Salvia ‘Teresa’...damn chair. This 

wild and crazy mutation was discovered 

by Texan David Steinbrunner and named 

after his wife, Teresa. The branch sport 

from a red Salvia greggii has white flowers 

highlighted by a light purple base just 

above the calyx as well as purple streaks 

on the lower lip...very different from any 

salvia I’ve ever seen. The 3’ tall x 3’ wide, 

upright, deer-resistant clump is topped 

with flowers in early spring, then sporadically 

through the heat of the summer. In 

fall, the plant bursts forth again in magnificent 

floral splendor...a hummingbird treat. 



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E. Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and 

Blue’ (Domestic Violence Anise Sage) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: Brazil 

Emerging from dormancy in early spring, 

the 3’ tall clumps of Salvia ‘Black and 

Blue’ are clothed in fuzzy green, spadeshaped 

leaves. From early June (NC) 

through October, the slowly spreading 

patches are topped with 1’ spikes of narrow, 

long, snapdragon-like, luscious, deep 

blue flowers...a hummingbird favorite. 

Salvia ‘Black and Blue’ differs from other 

anise sage cultivars in that the calyx (the 

little cup that holds the open flower) is 

black instead of the usual green. In rich 

soil, a 5-year-old clump of Salvia ‘Black 

and Blue’ can spread to 6’ wide. 



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F. Salvia guaranitica ‘Van Remsen’ 

(Van Remsen Anise Sage) 



This amazing hummingbird favorite 

makes a stunning 7’ tall clump that 

doesn’t run. That’s right, great height and 

no running...ranks up there with “tastes 

great and less filling.” The rich green 

leaves adorn this amazing giant that 

rockets skyward when grown in rich soil. 

The green stems are clothed in large 

6’’ long x 5” wide, dark green leaves, then 

topped, starting in late May, with spikes 

of cobalt-blue flowers...a stunning garden 

specimen and favorite of high-flying 

hummingbirds. Salvia ‘Van Remsen’, a 

probable hybrid of Salvia guaranitica 

‘Brazil’ x Salvia guaranitica ‘Costa Rica’, 

was discovered in James Van Remsen’s 

Louisiana garden and later named and 

distributed by salvia guru, Rich Dufresne. 



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G. Salvia koyamae 

(Japanese Yellow Sage) 



This fabulous little salvia from Japan has 

large, hairy green foliage that makes a 

spectacular bold effect in the garden. 

While Salvia koyamae will grow in the 

sun, it prefers a shady woodland setting. 

The 3’ wide clumps are adorned with 

soft yellow flowers from late summer 

through fall...great in a mass planting! 



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H. Salvia leucantha ‘Midnight’ 

(Midnight Mexican Bush Sage) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Mexico 

(syn: Salvia leucantha All Purple) This is 

the same wonderful late summer and fall 

blooming salvia as Salvia leucantha, but 

instead of white florets inside the purple 

calyces, the florets are also dark velvetypurple...a 

hummingbird delight. It’s hard 

to imagine, but visitors who see it in 

flower don’t leave without one...another 

of those great flowers to fondle! 



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I. Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ 

PP 12,949 (Santa Barbara Dwarf 

Mexican Sage) 

Sun n 24” tall n Zone: 8a–10, possibly 

colder n Origin: Mexico 

This amazing introduction from 

California is a breakthrough in the world 

of salvias. Imagine a wonderful fall-flowering 

Salvia leucantha that only reaches 

2’ tall, but with a spread of 3–4’ in width, 

and you have Salvia ‘Santa Barbara’. 

Whether used as a hardy perennial in the 

milder zones or as a tender or container 

perennial in the North, the clumps are 

topped with spikes of fuzzy purple, with 

a nicely contrasting lighter purple lip, 

from mid-September until frost...a simply 

dazzling hummingbird delight. 



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J. Salvia ‘Madeline’ PP 20,456 

(Madeline Meadow Sage) 


Zone: 5–8, at least n Origin: Europe 

It was love at first sight when I first laid 

eyes on Madeline...that’s Salvia 

‘Madeline’. Salvia ‘Madeline’ is a 2009 

introduction, discovered by garden 

designer, Piet Oudolf of Holland in 2000 

as a open pollinated seedling in a patch 

of Salvia hians. Salvia ‘Madeline’ forms 

an 18” wide basal rosette of non-fragrant, 

7” long green leaves, topped in May and 

June with 2’ tall stalks of amazing bicolor 

flowers...a blue upper calyx with a white 

lower lip...a simply fabulous hummingbird 

haven. Bright sun and good drainage 

are the keys to success. 



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K. Salvia madrensis ‘Red Neck Girl’ 

(Red Neck Girl Forsythia Sage) 



You are sure to love this fun new PDN 

selection of the giant Salvia madrensis. In 

order to jazz up what are arguably some 

of the best stems in the perennial world, 

we have hand-painted each of the 

7’ giant winged stems dark red-violet. 

These colorful stems support the large, 

fuzzy, silvery green leaves, then beginning 

in late September (a month earlier 

than most other forms), the stems end in 

large panicles of butter-yellow flowers. 

We are excited about taking a great plant 

and making it even better. We hope you 

appreciate all the work we went through 

just for you! 



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L. Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’ 

(Hot Lips Little-leaf Sage) 



Outrageously cool! This wild selection of 

the Mexican Salvia microphylla was 

introduced by Richard Turner of 

California after the plant was shared with 

him by his maid, who brought it from her 

home in Mexico. The fast-growing, 30” 

tall x 6’ wide clump is adorned with 

stunning bicolor flowers with red tips and 

white lips...attractive to hummingbirds. 

When the nights warm in summer, the 

new flowers are all red with an 

occasional solid white one. As fall 

approaches, the flowers again will be 

bicolored red and white. Even if your 

school colors aren’t red and white, this is 

truly a “must-have” salvia! 



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M. Salvia microphylla ‘San Carlos 

Festival’ (San Carlos Festival Sage) 



This 1997 Yucca Do introduction was 

discovered 5 years earlier in Tamaulipas, 

Mexico, in the village of San Carlos at 

3,800’. This selection was the best of a 

population in full flower in October. This 

compact grower (2’ tall x 3’ wide) has 

proven to be the most floriferous selection 

we have grown in our gardens. The 

clump is adorned with hundreds of redviolet 

(RHS 66A) flowers celebrated by 

hummingbirds from early May through 

November here in NC...superb! 



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N. Salvia x sylvestris 

‘Caradonna’ (Caradonna Sage) 


Origin: Europe 

Of the Salvia x sylvestris cultivars we 

have seen and trialed, Salvia ‘Caradonna’ 

is one of the finest and most distinctive. 

From Zillmer Nursery in Germany, Salvia 

‘Caradonna’ was discovered as a 

seedling of Salvia ‘Wesuve’ and in 2000 

was awarded the Outstanding New 

Perennial award by the International 

Hardy Plant Union. The 12” tall x 18” wide 

clump is composed of dark purple stems 

clothed with felty green leaves. In midsummer, 

the clumps are topped with 

dramatic upright 2’ tall spikes of vivid 

blue-violet (RHS 89A)...a simply stunning 

hummingbird favorite! 



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O. Salvia x sylvestris ‘Schneehugel’ 

(Snow Hill Perennial Sage) 



(aka: Salvia superba ‘Snow Hill’) From 

Germany’s renowned plantsman, Ernst 

Pagels comes Salvia ‘Schneehugel’...bless 

you...one of the best of the Salvia x 

sylvestris introductions. This sport of the 

popular Salvia ‘Blauhugel’ (Blue Hill) 

makes a tight, 18” wide mound of fuzzy, 

light green, disease-resistant foliage, 

smothered in April and May with 10” tall 

spikes of pure white flowers. Cutting 

back the old flower stalks often results in 

a nice sporadic rebloom in summer, and 

an almost full flowering again in early fall. 

For us, Salvia ‘Schneehugel’ (Snow Hill) 

performs best in bright sun and dry, welldrained 

soils. I think you’ll really enjoy 

this one! 



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A. Salvia uliginosa (Bog Sage) 


Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina 

This upright stoloniferous salvia displays 

a beautiful cloud of clear, light-blue flowers 

from June (NC) through fall...an open 

and airy habit...one of our favorites! Bog 

sage is at home in a moist setting; ours 

doesn’t spread as fast or get as tall in 

drier sites. 



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B. Sanguinaria canadensis 

‘Multiplex’ (Double Flowered 

Bloodroot) 



What can we say about the splendid 

double-flowered bloodroot that hasn’t 

already been said? One sight of the 

perfectly-formed balls of pure white held 

atop the magically unfolding leaves in 

early spring, and you simply can’t resist. 

After the April flowering, you can enjoy 

the unique grey-green, mitt-like foliage 

until it goes dormant in late summer... 

perfect for a special place in the woodland 

garden! This US native was selected 

by the UK’s RHS as one of the top plants 

of the last 200 years. 



62249 

C. Sarcococca saligna 

(Christmas False Box) 


Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: Himalayas 

This Himalayan boxwood cousin is 

prized for its evergreen foliage and ability 

to thrive in deep shade. Sarcococca 

saligna forms a thick, slowly-spreading 

mass of upright, arching stems, each 

adorned with glossy, narrow evergreen 

4.5” long x .5” wide leaves...our 9-yearold 

clumps are 4’ tall x 7’ wide. The 

clump is adorned with very fragrant 

small flowers in late winter. Well-drained 

soil and no full sun are key to growing 

Christmas false box. In its other life as a 

medicinal plant, “the methanolic extracts 

exhibited ganglion-blocking activity by 

decreasing or abolishing the effects of 

nicotine on blood pressure and the 

smooth muscles of isolated guinea pig 

ileum.” I guess you nicotine users need to 

take a chaw. 



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Sarracenia 

(Pitcher Plant) 

Whether it’s their unique foliage, 

fabulous flowers, or ability to rid the 

world of unwanted insect pests, 

these are indeed wonderful perennials. 

All of the pitcher plants we offer 

are nursery-propagated, either from 

seed or tissue culture. Pitcher plants 

prefer moist soils but do not require 

a bog to grow well in the garden. 

They can also be grown in a 


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container that rests in a tray of 

water. Pitcher plants are not woodland 

plants and grow best in full 

bright sun. Pitcher plants also do 

not fare well indoors and should 

remain outdoors (where hardy)... 

except when used as conversation 

pieces for wild parties. DO NOT 

feed pitcher plants with bits of 

meat, mundane table scraps, or 

chemical fertilizers. Their 

consumption of insects is an afterthought, 

not a requirement. In the 

wild, they grow in sandy/peat-based 

soils with a pH between 3 and 4. 

D. Sarracenia x catesbaei 

(Catesbey’s Pitcher Plant) 



This rarely offered, naturally-occurring 

hybrid pitcher plant is found in coastal 

plains regions from Virginia to South 

Carolina. Sarracenia x catesbaei (S. purpurea 

x S. flava) has features that are 

intermediate between the parents. The 

15” tall brick-red pitchers are held 

upright...until they fill with water. In late 

spring before the new pitchers form, the 

clumps are topped with 15” tall flower 

stalks ending in bizarre flying saucer-like 

brick-red flowers. 



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E. Sarracenia ‘Daina’s Delight’ 

(Hybrid Pitcher Plant) 



From Kim Magnuson of Hawaii comes 

this mid-’90s Sarracenia leucophylla 

hybrid (Sarracenia leucophylla x 

Sarracenia x willisii) created by Mark 

Edwards of New Zealand, who named the 

plant after his daughter. Sarracenia 

‘Daina’s Delight’ (not Dana or Diana) 

brings even more coloration to the wonderful, 

white-top pitcher plant. Daina must 

have really liked rednecks, ‘cause the formerly 

white head and neck on each 2’ tall 

pitcher is sunburn-blister red. As with 

most rednecks, this one’s sure to stand 

out in your garden. Remember, nutrientpoor 

acidic soils that stay very damp are 

the best choice for pitcher plants. 



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F. Sarracenia leucophylla 

‘Tarnok’ (Double Flowered White 

Top Pitcher Plant) 



This amazing and very vigorous selection 

of the white top pitcher plant was discovered 

by Coleman Tarnok in Baldwin 

County, Alabama, and later propagated 

by the Atlanta Botanical Garden. While 

the red-veined, white-topped pitchers 

look normal (as much as any pitcher 

plant looks normal), it is the alien-like 

flowers that boast an extraordinary 

double set of sepals. In flower, Sarracenia 

‘Tarnok’ is truly something worth inviting

the garden club over to see. Royalties 

from each plant sold go to the endangered 

plant conservation program at the 

Atlanta Botanical Garden. 



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G. Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. 

katherinae (Katherine’s Torch Lily) 


Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: S. Africa 

(syn: Haemanthus katherinae) Scadoxus 

has been one of the greatest surprises in 

our hardiness trials. Despite enduring 

temperatures as low as 0 degrees F since 

the mid-1990s, the torch lily has returned 

each year. In early July, the 1’ tall flower 

spike emerges overnight, topped with a 

tiny reddish bud that quickly explodes like 

a skyward firework into a 6–8”, fuzzy red 

fireball. During flowering, the 1’ tall, glossy 

green, strappy leaves emerge from the 

ground on short green stalks forming a 

hosta-like clump that lasts through the 

summer. A bed of torch lilies is sure to 

cause visitors to do a double take. 



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H. Schizachyrium scoparium 

‘MinnBlueA’ PP 17,310 

(Blue Heaven Little Bluestem) 


Origin: USA 

This 2007 release is a selection of the 

native little bluestem from the work 

of Mary Meyer at the University of 

Minnesota. This robust, 4’ tall, upright 

selection that tends not to lodge (fall 

over like a sloppy drunk) emerges dark 

silvery blue, and in late summer takes on 

a multicolor foliage combination of 

burgundy, pink, red, purple, and 

orange...sounds like some of the hair 

styles I see on my rare trips to a mall. The 

clumps are topped in late summer by 

wispy tan plumes. Schizachyrium is very 

tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions 

including clay or sand, as well as acidic 

or alkaline pH’s. 



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Sedum 

(Stonecrop) 

This diverse group includes some 

of our most durable garden perennials, 

although certainly not the 

most showy. Most sedums are 

known for their fleshy succulent 

foliage and yellow-to-pink or white 

flowers. As a group, they prefer 

well-drained, moist soils, although 

many are highly drought-tolerant. 

In nature, most sedums occur in 

light shade or partly sunny sites, 

while a few are also well-adapted 

to full sun situations. 

I. Sedum bithynicum 

(Turkish Sedum) 


Zone: 5–8, at least n Origin: Turkey 

(syn: Sedum pallidum var. bithynicum) 

This sedum attracts more attention than 

any other plant in our rock garden. This 

diminutive but easy-to-grow sedum forms 

small, spreading, rubbery buns of bluegrey 

foliage that in 3 years can spread to 

more than 1” tall x 2’ wide (virtually no 

root system, so it’s easy to remove). In late 

summer, the mats are topped with russetbrown 

flowering stems to 3” topped with 

tiny, white, star-shaped flowers. In winter, 

the blue-grey foliage takes on a russet 

overlay...splendid! 



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J. Sedum ‘Frosted Fire’ 

(Frosted Fire Stonecrop) 



Sedum 'Frosted Fire' is to Sedum 

'Autumn Fire' like Sedum 'Lajos' is to 

Sedum 'Autumn Joy’. The 15” tall x 15” 

wide clump of stunning creamy-edged 

leaves is topped in summer with reddish 

flower heads that age to bronze...very 

easy in all but wet soils. 



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K. Sedum ‘Maestro’ PP 20,094 

(Maestro Stonecrop) 



Sedum ‘Maestro’ was discovered by 

Michigan’s Gary Trucks as a mutation on 

Sedum ‘Matrona’. In our trials, it has 

proved to be a superb garden plant, 

forming a 30” tall x 30” wide clump of 

very sturdy, upright, maroon red stalks, 

clothed with fleshy lavender-grey foliage 

and topped in late summer with large 

flower heads of pinky purple. Sedum 

‘Maestro’ also doesn’t get the leaf scorch 

we sometimes see with Sedum ‘Black 

Jack’. Our 3-year-old clumps are just outstanding...we 

think you’re really going to 

like this one! 




Selaginella 

(Spikemoss) 

There are about 700 species of 

these unique prehistoric fern relatives. 

Native to a variable climate 

from tropical to dry and from sun to 

shade, this is truly a diverse group. 

We offer some of the easy-to-grow 

perennial woodland species. 

Selaginellas are great as groundcovers 

near hostas, Solomon’s seal, 

and other bold-foliaged perennials. 

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A. Selaginella braunii 

(Braun’s Arborvitae Fern) 



(syn: Selaginella pallescens or incorrectly, 

Selaginella caulescens and 

Selaginella involvens) This selaginella 

(fern relative) is one of the easiest to 

grow in a woodland setting. The dark 

green, lacy, semi-evergreen fronds rise to 

18” tall from a slowly creeping rhizome. 

In 3 years you could expect a 2’ wide 

mass. A grouping of these in a woodland 

setting is indeed spectacular! 



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B. Selaginella moellendorffii 

(Gemmiferous Spikemoss) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: Asia 

This easy-to-grow small Chinese species 

has proven to be a reliable performer in 

our garden as well as a favorite with visitors. 

Each clump makes a 5” tall x 1’ wide 

mound. In climates with milder winters, 

the height can exceed 1’. The ferny green 

foliage takes on a delightful russet color 

in winter. Each frond bears tiny plantlets 

(your new word for the day is “gemmiferous”) 

that drop off and form new 

colonies where they land...great for a 

difficult site in the woodland garden! 



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C. Selaginella uncinata 

(Peacock Moss) 



Peacock moss (a prehistoric fern relative) 

is one of my favorite groundcovers for the 

woodland garden...I bet I say that to all the 

selaginellas. The low, spreading habit and 

the semi-evergreen metallic aquamarine 

foliage, overlaid on a green background, 

are sure to make visitors stop to admire 

this gem. The color is best after the new 

growth emerges in late spring. 



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D. Silene regia ‘Prairie Fire’ 

PP 15,692 (Prairie Fire Catchfly) 


Silene regia ‘Prairie Fire’ is a 2004 selection 

of the great prairie native, made by 

Wisconsin wild man Neil Diboll at his 

Prairie Nursery. This clone stood out in 

his field as a larger, more vigorous, and 

better-flowering plant. The deciduous 

basal rosettes give rise to several sturdy, 

upright, 4’ tall stalks, topped in early 

summer (mid-June to July in NC) with 

open sprays of 1” brilliant reddishorange, 

star-shaped flowers...a 

hummingbird favorite. These are vegetatively 

propagated to preserve the special 

traits. For us, Silene ‘Prairie Fire’ has 

excelled in dry, sunny sites. 



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E. Sinningia ‘Lovely’ 

(Lovely Perennial Sinningia) 



Sinningia ‘Lovely’ is a new 

NEW! hardy gesneriad, named by our 

friends at Yucca Do Nursery. This cross 

of Sinningia sellovii x Sinningia tubiflora 

was selected from seedlings of a Jon 

Lindstrom cross. Sinningia ‘Lovely’ makes 

a mound of foliage, topped from summer 

into fall with 18” tall spikes, adorned with 

fleshy-pink tubular flowers...favored by 

hummingbirds and gardeners alike. For 

us, Sinningia ‘Lovely’ expands slowly, but 

nothing like the stoloniferous nature of 

Sinningia tubiflora. Well-drained soils in 

the winter are key for good success. 



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F. Sinningia ‘Pink Pockets’ 

(Pink Pockets Sinningia) 



We are pleased to introduce our latest 

selection from a cross made by gesneriad 

expert, John Farina. John’s original 

cross involved Sinningia conspicua, S. 

eumorpha, and S. ‘Seminole’. This selection 

makes a deciduous 10” tall x 2’ wide 

clumper composed of oval, hairy, green, 

hand-sized leaves, attached with redpurple 

stems and adorned from mid-July 

through September with delicious pink 

pocketbook-like flowers. Sinningia ‘Pink 

Pockets’ is amazingly tough and easy to 

grow. Good winter drainage and a few 

hours of sun are perfect...also great as a 

houseplant in a sunny window. 



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G. Solidago drummondii 

(Cliff Goldenrod) 


guessing n Origin: USA 

This Midwest native is found at home on 

alkaline rock cliffs and ledges in the 

Ozark Mountain region. Unfortunately, 

some idiot taxonomist who sniffed too 

much herbarium dust has lumped it in 

with the Southeast native Solidago 

rugosa, which is a completely different 

plant. This tight clump-former makes a 

18” tall x 3’ wide ball of arching stems, 

covered in September with sprays of 

golden-yellow flowers. The habit, growability, 

and disease-resistance are superb 

on this great native...meet it today. 



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H. Solidago shortii ‘Solar Cascade’ 

(Solar Cascade Short’s Goldenrod) 



Solidago ‘Solar Cascade’ is a selection of 

the federally endangered Solidago 

shortii...a native only to a few small 

populations in Indiana and adjacent 

Kentucky. Solidago shortii is similar to 

Solidago rugosa with short rhizomes 

compared to more aggressive spreading 

species. In the wild it is found on alkaline 

clay slopes, but is well adapted to most 

garden conditions. The 30” tall stalks are

topped from late August through 

October with showy panicles of gold...a 

hummingbird treat. If you enjoy rare 

natives like this, please contribute to 

your state’s efforts to preserve natural 

rare plant habitats while you rail against 

ridiculous federal laws that limit their 

propagation and sale. 



62252 Cincinnati Zoo, OH/Steve Foltz 

I. Spigelia marilandica 

(Indian Pink) 


Zone: 5b–9 n Origin: USA 

If this isn’t the region’s most beautiful 

native, then I don’t know who is...any 

votes for Elvis or Dolly? This exquisite 

woodland perennial makes a daintylooking 

12” wide clump of 2’ tall stalks 

clothed with nondescript green foliage. 

We have found that it grows equally as 

well in full sun or light shade, as well as in 

very moist or bone-dry soils. In late 

spring, however, the clumps become 

topped with dozens of spectacular upfacing, 

bright red, tubular flowers with a 

dramatically contrasting, yellow center...a 

hummingbird favorite. The clump, which 

improves with age, will be a true garden 

show-stopper! This is propagated by tissue 

culture. 



29131 

J. Spiranthes cernua var. odorata 

(Nodding Ladies’ Tresses) 



(syn: Spiranthes odorata) Truly, an orchid 

for all gardens...or as close as we will 

come. This easy-to-grow native orchid is 

the southern form of Spiranthes cernua 

(or a separate species depending on your 

choice of taxonomists), ranging from 

Virginia south to Florida. The groundhugging, 

dark-green rosettes spread 

slowly by underground rhizomes, creating 

a nice colony when growing in native 

habitats such as moist soils, bogs or 

swamps. In mid-September, the insignificant 

rosettes produce incredible 1’ tall 

spikes spiraled with small, white, bellshaped 

flowers, emitting a delightful 

fragrance often described as a cross 

between vanilla and jasmine...a superb 

plant everyone should grow! 



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K. Sprekelia formosissima 

(Aztec Lily) 



The Aztec lily is one of those plants that 

is so spectacular and reliable, we can’t 

imagine gardening without it. What 

appears to be a tender woodland plant is, 

in fact, native to rock outcrops in the 

Mexican mountains. For us, sprekelia has 

performed best in our dry rock scree in 

full baking sun. For those in the Deep 

South, some afternoon shade is best. The 

bulbs multiply well to make a nice clump 

of narrow green leaves, which burst into 

flower in early April and continue 

through May. After a summer rest, they 

usually reflower in the fall. The 6” brilliant 

red flowers most closely resemble a 

delicate hippeastrum...truly stunning! 



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L. Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s Pick’ 

(Peachie’s Pick Stokes’ Aster) 



What a stunner! From Mississippi 

gardener Peachie Saxon comes the best 

Stokes’ aster we have had the pleasure of 

growing. Everyone who has grown 

Stokesia ‘Peachie’s Pick’ agrees it is truly 

the best cultivar on the market. Not only 

are clumps dense and tight, but the 

densely compact, upright flower spikes 

are topped with dozens of large blue flowers 

from late June to early July...a favorite 

of yellow swallowtail butterflies. Stokesia 

‘Peachie’s Pick’ occurred as a seedling in 

Peachie’s garden and, due to her generosity, 

the rest is history. If you have only 

grown seed-strain Stokes’ asters in the 

past, you’re in for a major surprise! 



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M. Syneilesis aconitifolia 

(Shredded Umbrella Plant) 


Zone: 3–8, at least 


(aka: Senecio aconitifolius) Don’t bother 

to look this one up...it’s that new to cultivation. 

I flipped back in the 1980s when I 

first saw this plant at the US National 

Arboretum, only later to rediscover it in 

the wilds of Korea. This woodland 

Asteraceae (ligularia relative), native to 

dry hillsides, emerges in early spring as 

the white wooly leaves push through the 

ground like mayapples...or more appropriately, 

like shredded umbrellas after a 

hurricane. The exquisite foliage flattens 

out atop 18” stems by mid-spring. Expect 

a decent-sized colony as the rhizomes 

slowly spread (2’ wide in 5–7 years). 

Flowers...forget the insignificant flowers...and 

enjoy the luscious foliage! 



60405 

N. Syneilesis palmata ‘Kikko’ 

(Kikko Shredded Umbrella Plant) 



I have lusted in my heart for Syneilesis 

‘Kikko’ after seeing a photo taken in Japan 

several years ago. The fuzzball-like foliage 

expands to form a shredded umbrella-like 

leaf atop an 18” tall stem. The veins on the 

leaf of Syneilesis ‘Kikko’ emerge creamyyellow, 

providing an amazing contrast 

before the color fades in summer. I wish I 

could describe the tall thin spikes of tiny 

grey flowers as exciting, but hey...focus on 

the leaves. As with all syneilesis, they are 

easy to grow and amazingly drought-tolerant 

once established. If you’re looking to 

one-up your gardening friends, I can think 

of no better way to start. Our supply is 

very limited, so don’t delay. 



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A. Tamarix ramosissima ‘Pink 

Cascade’ (Pink Cascade Salt Cedar) 



Tamarix ramosissima is a plant like lantana 

or impatiens, that can be great or 

problematic depending on where it is 

grown. In our NC climate, it is a phenomenal 

garden performer, thriving in both 

dry or moist soils. The 12’ tall woody 

stems are adorned with glaucous 

juniper-like foliage, and topped from May 

until frost with stunning open plumes of 

light pink flowers...a great source of honeybee 

nectar. In desert climates, it should 

not be planted since it gets carried away 

by vigorously reseeding near waterways 

and riparian areas...even in saltwater. 

Perhaps planting millions of these in the 

Southwest during the WPA projects of 

the 1930s wasn’t such a great idea. We, 

however, have grown this for 2 decades 

and have never seen the first seedling. 



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B. Tanacetum huronense 

var. terrae-novae (Lake Huron Dwarf 

Perennial Tansy) 


You won’t find any book refer- 

NEW! ences to this rare native that 

grows in scattered Maine localities and 

also along the shores of the upper Great 

Lakes. Despite its northern heritage, Lake 

Huron tansy has been one of the really 

wonderful surprises from our heat 

tolerance trials. Tanacetum huronense 

var. terrae-novae represents the compact 

Newfoundland form (isn’t every plant in 

Newfoundland compact?) which has furrier 

dark green, cutleaf, tansy-like foliage 

which was enough for me to grow this 

low mounding plant. In addition, summer 

finds the clump topped with 1’ tall stalks 

of large, yellow ball-like flowers...a perfect 

topping! Tanacetum huronense var. 

terrae-novae is a superb rock garden 

plant for the bright, dry section of the 

garden where it won’t get overrun. 



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C. Teucrium marum (Kitty Crack) 


Origin: Spain 

You’ve never seen stupid pet tricks until 

you’ve seen a cat stoned on kitty crack. 

Teucrium marum is a delightful, compact, 

shrubby mint to 2’ tall x 3’ wide, 

covered in tiny, fragrant, green leaves and 

equally tiny reddish pink flowers from 

July through September. As soon as your 

cats find it, the plant is no more since 

they will roll in, over, and around it until 

they get so high they finally stagger off. 

Teucrium marum hails from the hot and 

dry regions of Spain...the source of many 

other good drugs. Grab the video camera 

and wait for the show. Warning...if your 

cats are unable to control their recreational 

use of Teucrium marum, we 

recommend a sturdy cage for your plants 

or an extended stay in kitty rehab. 



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Thalictrum 

(Meadow Rue) 

Meadow rues provide a nice airy 

texture to contrast with the more 

bold elements in the perennial 

garden. Meadow rues are tolerant 

of a wide range of growing conditions, 

depending on the species. 

D. Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ 

(Black Stockings Meadow Rue) 



This stunning new meadow rue from the 

Terra Nova breeding program forms a 

6’ tall clump of lacy green, deer-resistant 

foliage topped with large, pink flower 

heads reminiscent of Thalictrum rochebrunianum, 

but in this case, highlighted 

by jet-black stems. Breeding labels went 

missing, so we don’t know the exact 

parentage behind this splendid hybrid. 

While Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ is 

very easy to grow under most garden 

conditions, moist rich soils result in 

optimal performance. 



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E. Thalictrum delavayi ‘Hewitt’s 

Double’ (Hewitt’s Double Meadow Rue) 


Origin: China 

The airy maidenhair fern-like, deerresistant 

foliage of this thalictrum adorns 

the 4’ tall stems, which are topped from 

midsummer through fall with clouds of 

small, lavender, pompom-like, double 

flowers...simply a sensational textural 

element in the summer garden. 



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F. Thalictrum ichangense ‘Evening 

Star’ (Evening Star Meadow Rue) 



This fantastic woodland meadow rue 

isn’t from meadows at all. In fact, it can 

be found happily growing on moist forest 

ledges between 2,000’ and 6,000’ 

elevation in the Chinese provinces of 

Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Shanxi, 

Guizhou, Liaoning, and Zhejiang. In 

average to slightly moist garden soils, it 

makes a delightful small woodland 

specimen composed of quarter-sized, 

dark olive green leaves, each highlighted 

by a lovely pattern of silver veins and 

topped from spring until fall with 15” tall 

sprays of tiny mauvy-lavender flowers...a 

high cute quotient. This seed strain was 

named by the folks at Terra Nova. 



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G. Thalictrum ‘Splendide’ 

(Splendide Meadow Rue) 


guessing n Origin: Hybrid 

Holy S...! This giant meadow rue from 

French heuchera breeder, Thierry 

Delabroye popped up as a garden 

seedling resulting from a midnight 

rendevous between the Chinese

Thalictrum delavayi and Thalictrum elegans...oh, 

those hot French liaisons! The 

result is a 9’ tall stalk, composed of lacy, 

deer-resistant foliage, of which the top 3’ 

is a massive 4’ wide cloud-like cluster of 

lavender-pink dangling flowers starting in 

late June (NC) and continuing until late 

summer. Because of the immense floral 

weight, the stems are more slanted than 

the politics on MSNBC, so a support 

structure of strong neighbors is suggested. 

Thalictrum ‘Splendide’ also had 

its tubes snipped (legal in France), so 

don’t worry about having unwanted 

meadow rues to support. Rich soils, like 

relatives, are highly recommended. 




H. Thelypteris kunthii 

(Abundant Maiden Fern) 



(syn: Thelypteris normalis) This robust 

fern is one of our favorite Southeast 

natives and is probably the most spectacular 

fern we grow...but then, we 

happen to like abundant maidens in our 

garden. The large, triangular fronds of 

light green, produced all summer, contrast 

nicely with the white stipes (stems) 

that support them. The slowly rhizomatous 

deer-resistant clumps spread nicely 

to make incredible woodland masses. 



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I. Thelypteris torresiana 

‘Eco Maiden Lace’ (Marianna Perennial 

Maiden Fern) 



Origin: East Indies 

This Don Jacobs selection of the easy-togrow, 

heat-loving Thelypteris torresiana 

has proven to be much more winterhardy 

than any other form of this 

typically tropical fern. For us, Thelypteris 

torresiana ‘Eco Maiden Lace’ makes a 

deciduous tree fern-like 5’ tall clump of 

exceptionally cutleaf deer-resistant 

foliage...much more divided than other 

forms we have grown. Thelypteris ‘Eco 

Maiden Lace’ provides a splendid airy 

texture among bold textured shade 

plants such as hosta. I can’t imagine 

gardening without this great hardy fern! 



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J. Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ 

PP 13,382 (Pink Skyrocket Foam Flower) 


Zone: 3–9a n Origin: USA 

This 2002 release from the Terra Nova 

breeding program is the best pinkflowered 

foam flower we have seen. The 

1’ wide clump of strongly dissected, shiny 

green foliage, highlighted with a central 

black blotch, is topped in late spring with 

a dazzling display of 1’ tall pink “brushes.” 

We think you will find this a very special 

addition to the woodland garden. 



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K. Tibouchina granulosa ‘Gibraltar’ 

(Gibraltar Variegated Purple Glory Tree) 


guessing n Origin: Brazil 

Only a few years ago, we had 

NEW! no variegated tibouchinas... 

now we have two. Tibouchina granulosa 

‘Gibraltar’ came to the US thanks to SC 

plantsman Ted Stephens who found it at 

a Japanese nursery. For us, Tibouchina 

granulosa ‘Gibraltar’ makes a small 

growing plant to 18” tall x 18” wide, 

composed of square woody stems and 

clothed with finger-sized green leaves, 

edged in creamy white. In late fall, the 

clumps are topped with terminal clusters 

of brilliant purple 2” wide flowers...quite 

a sight. In the wild, Tibouchina granulosa 

can reach 40’ in height, but we’re not 

turning these loose. In cold winter 

climates, it makes a superb 18” tall 

summer container specimen. 



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L. Tibouchina urvilleana ‘Variegata’ 

(Variegated Princess Flower) 


at least n Origin: S. America 

I have always been a fan of tibouchina 

and had hunted for years to find the variegated 

form before finally finding it at 

Bob Brown’s fine collection in England. 

The slowly growing, 2’ tall mass of 

woody stems is clothed with velvety 

green leaves, each edged with a creamy 

border. Starting in late summer, the 

clumps are topped with stunning 2” 

wide, dark purple flowers...an indescribable 

contrast. Although the green form is 

marginally hardy for us, we still don’t 

have data on this gem, so stick to containers 

north of Zone 8 for now. 



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M. Titanotrichum oldhammii 

(Oldham’s Gold Woodland Foxglove) 



Don’t bother to look it up, ‘cause you 

won’t find it...except in the tropical books 

where it’s a Zone 9 plant. From China, via 

our friend Ozzie Johnson, comes this 

remarkably hardy gesneriad (African violet 

cousin). It was great to finally see it in 

Taiwan in 2008, where it clung to nearly 

vertical rock cliffs. The fuzzy basal leaves 

make a nice small clump to 12” wide, 

which in September and October is 

topped with 1’ spikes of dramatic, golden 

yellow bells with vivid, cinnamon-red 

centers. One look will bring you to your 

knees...I promise! It has survived 0 

degrees F in our garden with good winter 

drainage. 



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Trachycarpus 

(Windmill Palm) 

Trachycarpus are the hardiest 

genus of trunked palms available to 

temperate gardeners. We have 

searched out the hardiest forms 

and potential new species we could 

find and offer these, but most only 

as 1-qt. size plants (unless indicated 

differently). While cultivars 

of a species are all from a hardy 

tree, all seedlings will not have the 

same degree of winter hardiness, 

but experience has shown us that 

these will have a much better than 

average chance over most forms 

commonly sold in the deep South. 

In marginally hardy zones, we 

strongly recommend that palms be 

planted early in the season to allow 

for good root development before 

winter. Even then, we suggest some 

sort of winter protection for the 

first few years, such as a blanket or 

heat tape around the trunk. More 

and more folks seem to be experiencing 

zone denial...isn’t it great! 

A. Trachycarpus fortunei 

‘Bulgaria’ (Windmill Palm) 



You are absolutely not going to believe 

this, but here goes. Palm nut Kiril Donov 

noticed these 40-year-old windmill palm 

trees growing in Plavdiv, Bulgaria...that’s 

right, the one near Romania. According 

to Donov, these trees regularly see very 

cold temperatures including a record -17 

degrees F in 1993...see 

(www.polarpalm.net). After growing 

these to a larger size, we are fairly confident 

these represent hybrids between a 

very hardy Trachycarpus fortunei and 

Trachycarpus fortunei ‘Wagnerianus’. 

Please keep in mind that each plant is 

either male or female...no way to tell until 

they mature so grow several to get seed. 

Although they will take a bit of shade, the 

growth rate is much faster in full sun. We 

are thrilled to be able offer this again for 

the first time since 2004. 



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B. Trachycarpus fortunei 

‘Charlotte’ (Charlotte Hardy Windmill 

Palm Tree) 



Always on the lookout for hardy palm 

selections, I sighted two magnificent 30’ 

specimens of very hardy windmill palms 

on Ridgeway Drive in Charlotte NC (3 

hours west) in the late 1970’s. We are 

thrilled to make seedlings of this particularly 

winter hardy strain available for the 

first time since 2000. All Trachycarpus 

fortunei will tolerate some shade, but 

their growth rate will slow dramatically. 



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C. Trachycarpus fortunei 

‘Nanital’ (Nanital Windmill Palm) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: Himalayas 

Everything we know about Trachycarpus 

takil is wrong, as palm experts discovered 

in 2009. Instead of growing the real 

species, we all had a form of 

Trachycarpus fortunei from Nanital, India 

(just northwest of Nepal). Trachycarpus 

fortunei ‘Nanital’ has more finely divided 

leaves than most typical Trachycarpus 

fortunei, along with a trunk that has a 

slight lean...a la the Tower of Pisa. When it 

matures, it will develop a completely bald 

trunk...bring out the Rogaine®! Anything 

written about Trachycarpus takil before 

2010 refers to Trachycarpus ‘Nanital’. As 

of 2010, seed of the true Trachycarpus 

takil is just becoming available. 



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D. Tradescantia rosea 

‘Morning Grace’ (Morning Grace 

Perennial Dwarf Spiderwort) 



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Tradescantia rosea ‘Morning 

Grace’ is a large growing native 

(Maryland south to Florida) counterpart 

to our prior introduction, Tradescantia 

rosea ‘Power Ranger’. Larger in 

Tradescantia rosea means 8” tall compared 

to 5” tall. Tradescantia ‘Morning 

Grace’ is a Michael Jenkins selection that 

makes a charming 8” tall x 8” wide 

clump of narrow green leaves, and is 

topped from midsummer until fall with 

tiny lavender-pink flowers that open in 

the morning and close in the afternoon. 

After having grown Tradescantia rosea 

for over a decade, I find it one of the 

consummate rock garden plants...never 

becoming a pest like so many of its kin. 



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Tricyrtis 

(Toad Lily) 

Toad lilies are sort of like 

Smuckers jellies...with a name like 

that, they gotta be good. For late 

summer and fall flowering in a 

woodland or light shade garden, 

there is nothing better. In late summer, 

these woodland perennials 

burst open with orchid-like blooms 

that can last almost until frost. We 

feature some new varieties this 

year, with many more exciting ones 

in the future. 

E. Tricyrtis affinis ‘Meigetsu’ 

(Meigetsu Dwarf Perennial Toad Lily) 



Tricyrtis affinis ‘Meigetsu’ is to 

NEW! Tricyrtis hirta like caviar is to a 

cheeseberger...more deliciously unique 

than a “wow, got to have it” plant for the 

masses. Tricyrtis affinis ‘Meigetsu’ is a 

small, slow-growing Japanese selection 

that emerges with a black-purple stem

adorned with creamy white leaves, each 

surrounded by a narrow, but heavilyruffled 

dark green border. In the heat of 

summer, the leaves turn green as the 20” 

tall stalk is topped with both terminal 

and axillary flowers of white, marked 

with a dark purple eye zone as well as 

dark purple spots. Find a very special 

place for this gem. 



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F. Tricyrtis ‘Dark Beauty’ 

(Dark Beauty Perennial Toad Lily) 



(aka: Tricyrtis ‘Purple Beauty’) 

NEW! We have grown this Tricyrtis 

formosana x hirta hybrid since 2007 and 

it has made a very impressive garden 

specimen. The giant 4’+ sturdy stalks, 

clothed with 8” long x 3” wide glossy 

leaves, form a widely spreading clump to 

15” in 5 years. The stalks are adorned 

both terminally and in the upper leaf 

axils with branched panicles of purple 

and white spotted flowers in September 

and October (NC). Tricyrtis ‘Dark 

Beauty’ is an excellent selection for the 




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G. Tricyrtis hirta ‘Lightning Strike’ 

(Lightning Strike Toad Lily) 



This unusual attention-getting selection 

of the commonly grown Tricyrtis hirta 

makes an outstanding feature in the 

woodland garden. The bright golden 

foliage is streaked with green on 2’ tall 

arching stems. Even though the pattern of 

streaking is variable, we have had no 

green reversions in several years of trials. 

In early fall, the stems are highlighted 

with 1” light lavender, orchid-like flowers 

in the leaf axils. 



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H. Tricyrtis hirta var. 

masamunei ‘Precious’ Medal’ 

(Precious Medal Toad Lily) 



Most times when you grow plants from 

seed, you know what to expect, but every 

now and then a surprise comes along, as 

was the case when we sowed seed of 

Tricyrtis ‘Minazuki’. We wound up with 

hundreds of seemingly identical bright 

gold dwarf toad lilies. Tricyrtis ‘Precious 

Medal’ is quite different from the other 

gold forms we have grown, since it 

reaches only 8”, has much brighter 

golden foliage, and is quite vigorous. The 

clumps are topped with light lavender, 

orchid-like flowers in late summer. We 

are introducing this as a seed strain since 

we still cannot see an iota of difference in 

the batch. 



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I. Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 

(Amethyst Toad Lily) 


Zone: 7–9 n Origin: Taiwan 

(aka: Tricyrtis formosana ‘Amethystina’) 

This is one of the most spectacular toad 

lilies for warmer climates. In the wilds of 

Taiwan, we saw this growing atop rock 

cliffs in nearly full sun, reinforcing our 

experience that this is not a deep shade 

lover. Tricyrtis lasiocarpa makes a tight 

clump of 3’ tall, upright, ladder-like stems 

clothed with green and purple speckled 

glossy foliage. From midsummer until 

early fall, the clump is topped with 

multiple-branched, large, terminal sprays 

of 1” white, orchid-like flowers with tips 

of amethyst and blue. This toad lily was 

originally introduced by John Elsley of 

Wayside Gardens under the incorrect 

name, Tricyrtis formosana ‘Amethystina’ 

(an extinct clone of the running species). 



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J. Tricyrtis maculata 

(Chinese Spotted Perennial Toad Lily) 


Zone: 5–8a, at least n Origin: China, 

Nepal, India, Burma 

NEW! 

This Chinese species is 

virtually unknown in the com- 

mercial trade, but has drawn more than 

its share of attention in our display garden. 

Although I say unknown, the name 

is plenty known...only the plant sold as 

this at nurseries is a purple-flowered 

Tricyrtis formosana x hirta hybrid. The 

real Tricyrtis maculata produces 

4’ tall sturdy stems that emerge jet black, 

adorned with huge 8” long x 4” wide 

leaves that emerge green, but well 

sprinkled with large black spots (i.e. 

maculate). As the leaf spots fade in the 

heat of summer, the upper half of the 

stalk produces several floral clusters of 

upright-facing, cream to light green, 

heavily-spotted flowers in July and 

August (NC). How did this name get so 

corrupted in the trade...doesn’t anybody 

actually research to verify their plants are 

named correctly? 



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K. Tricyrtis ‘Momoyama’ 

(Momoyama Toad Lily) 



Tricyrtis ‘Momoyama’ (dyslexic Japanese 

for “yo mama is a toad”) is one of several 

toad lilies bred for the Japanese cut 

flower industry. Tricyrtis ‘Momoyama’ 

appears to have primarily Tricyrtis hirta 

blood with a tiny bit of Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 

mixed in. Tricyrtis ‘Momoyama’ 

makes a 3’ tall clump topped, starting in 

mid-September and continuing through 

October, with heavily-branched terminal 

panicles of mauvy-lavender virtually 

unspotted flowers, although the stigma 

is heavily spotted purple...not such a bad 

stigma to live with. 



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A. Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 

‘Lunar Eclipse’ (Lunar Eclipse Toad Lily) 



Tricyrtis ‘Lunar Eclipse’ is a selection of 

the dwarf Japanese Tricyrtis ohsumiensis, 

which forms a small, tight rosette of 

basal green leaves that extend upward 

on a short 8” stalk. Each glaucous leaf is 

edged with a narrow band of creamy 

white, and the clump is topped in 

September with large, up-facing, bright 

yellow flowers. Tricyrtis ‘Lunar Eclipse’ is 

a small grower that can easily get lost in 

a large overflowing garden, so site it 

carefully. 



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B. Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 

‘Nakatsugawa’ (The N-Word Toad Lily) 



Oh, my! I can’t remember how many 

times I repeated those words when I first 

saw this amazing toad lily. Usually a 

plant this beautiful proves equally as 

difficult to grow, but not so with Tricyrtis 

‘Nakatsugawa’. The wide, creamy white 

borders highlight the succulent, light 

green leaves to the point that...who cares 

about flowers? Visitors are constantly 

mistaking this for a choice hosta. The 

10” tall clump is topped in early fall with 

large, butter-yellow flowers...almost too 

much beauty for one plant. Propagation 

is painfully slow; hence, the high price. 

This selection comes from Garden 

Chicory Nursery in the city of 

Nakatsugawa, Japan. 



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C. Tricyrtis ravenii coll. #A1TW- 

252 (Raven’s Toad Lily) 



Origin: Taiwan 

We are very excited to offer a new toad 

lily species for the first time in the US. 

Tricyrtis ravenii, named after retiring 

Missouri Botanic Garden director, Dr. 

Peter Raven, was published as a new 

species in 2007, so in 2008 we headed 

to Taiwan to find this elusive mountain 

dwelling species. This offering represents 

our seedlings from a population in 

Taitung County at 5,700’ elevation. In the 

garden, Tricyrtis ravenii produces an 

upright, 3’ tall, slowly spreading clump, 

topped from late July until frost with 

flower spikes produced from the terminal 

leaf axils. Each 1” wide flower is white 

with heavy purple speckles. A few hours 

of sun to light open shade is recommended. 



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D. Tricyrtis ‘Skyrocket’ 

(Skyrocket Toad Lily) 



We have watched this Plant Delights 

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over a decade and every year are amazed 

by its performance. For us, it makes a 

rigidly vertical clump to 4’ tall, adorned in 

September and October with typical purple 

and white Tricyrtis hirta-like flowers 

in every leaf axil. We think this selection 

is special not just for the great habit, but 

also for its incredible floriferous nature. 



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E. Tricyrtis ‘Tojen’ 

(Tojen Toad Lily) 



(aka: Tricyrtis ‘Togen’) If you like toad 

lilies, you are going to love this robust 

and easy-to-grow Japanese hybrid... 

perfect for moist or slightly dry shade. 

The gigantic foliage is nearly three times 

as large as most of the other tricyrtis 

species and remains attractive all summer. 

Tricyrtis ‘Tojen’ forms a massive 

2’ tall x 3’ wide clump topped, starting in 

midsummer, with terminal clusters of 

unspotted orchid-lavender and white 

flowers with yellow throats...a BIG 

WOW! Unlike other toad lilies that seed 

a bit, this one takes after its reproduction-preventing 

namesake and will leave 

you with no unwanted offspring. 



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F. Tricyrtis ‘White Waves’ 

PP 20,007 (White Waves Toad Lily) 



Tricyrtis ‘White Waves’ is a toad lily that 

we found hiding amongst our stock of 

Tricyrtis ‘Imperial Banner’. While similar 

to its parent, Tricyrtis ‘White Waves’ has 

none of the green streaking in the middle 

of the creamy central part of the leaf. This 

results in a more dramatic leaf variegation 

but slightly less vigor. For us, the 15” tall 

clumps are topped in early October with 

attractive purple-spotted flowers...very 

stunning! Because of all the white in the 

leaves, Tricyrtis ‘White Waves’ has little 

tolerance for all day shade, so a few hours 

of morning sun is essential. 



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Trillium 

(Toad-shade, Wake Robin) 

As more and more of our nursery 

seed-propagated trilliums reach 

flowering size, our offering of these 

great native perennials continues to 

expand. We now have nearly 10,000 

plants in production, encompassing 

a range of Southeast US native 

species. These easy-to-grow, spring 

ephemerals are a worldwide 

favorite, and they seem to exude a 

magical feeling when they blossom 

in the woodland garden.

G. Trillium flexipes 

(Bent White Trillium) 



Trillium flexipes has a large native range, 

from Minnesota south to Alabama, 

where it can be found in alkaline soils on 

forested slopes. In stature, some forms 

can easily be mistaken for Trillium 

grandiflorum, Trillium erectum, Trillium 

cernuum, or Trillium rugelii. Trillium 

flexipes, which can produce several flowering 

stalks from a single rhizome, can 

reach 18” tall when it starts flowering in 

mid-April (NC). The outward-facing, 

creamy white flowers are held just above 

the terminal whorl of green leaves. Our 

flowering-sized plants are all nurserypropagated 

from seed from Tennessee’s 

Morgan County region on the eastern 

end of the Cumberland Plateau...a long 

and arduous process. 




H. Trillium foetidissimum 

(Foetid Trillium) 



Despite being endemic to only a small 

region of beech forests and floodplains 

on both the Louisiana and Mississippi 

sides of the Mississippi River, Trillium 

foetidissimum is just as hardy in 

Minnesota. The amazing sessile trillium 

sprouts a 10” stalk in early spring, topped 

first with three olive-green leaves dramatically 

highlighted with dark blotches. 

Atop the leaves are the narrow, maroonred 

petals. Trillium foetidissimum is 

extremely easy to grow in a wide range 

of garden conditions. Our offering represents 

5-year-old flowering-sized plants, 

grown from hand-pollinated seedlings 

here at PDN. The original parent clone 

for this offering was collected outside 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 



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I. Trillium ludovicianum coll. 

#A2LA-006 (Louisiana Toadshade) 



This strain of the Louisiana Trillium 

ludovicianum represents our floweringsized 

seedlings, nursery propagated from 

an original collection in Smith County, 

Mississippi, where they grew in low, 

moist flood plains. The 1’ tall stalks 

terminate with whorls of silver and olive 

mottled leaves, topped with narrow red 

petals, usually starting for us around late 

February to early March. These are in 

very limited supply so, like voting in 

Chicago, order early and often. 



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J. Trillium luteum 

(Yellow Toadshade) 



We are ecstatic to offer flowering-sized 

nursery seed-propagated plants of the 

East Coast native (Kentucky to Virginia) 

Trillium luteum. The seed came from 

Tennessee’s Morgan County region on 

the eastern end of the Cumberland 

Plateau. For us, Trillium luteum begins 

flowering in mid-April (NC) with green 

and silver flecked foliage, topped with a 

lemon-scented butter yellow 

flower...truly one of the most stunning of 

the genus. In the wild, Trillium luteum is 

usually found in alkaline soil regions, but 

we have found it to adapt well to slightly 

acidic soils. 



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K. Trillium sulcatum 

(Sulcate Trillium) 



The region where North Carolina, 

Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, 

Georgia, and Alabama converge is home 

to this amazing native trillium, named in 

1984. Prior to then, it was lumped with 

Trillium erectum, to which it is similar, 

except Trillium sulcatum is much more 

robust, with upturned sulcate sepals 

(boat-shaped). In early May, the winered 

flowers open atop the foliage. We are 

thrilled to be able to offer nursery seedpropagated 

blooming-sized plants. 



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L. Trillium underwoodii 

(Underwood’s Trillium) 



This is a stunning Southeast native 

trillium from the dry deciduous forests of 

the deep South including Alabama, 

Georgia, and the Panhandle of Florida. 

Despite this range, it has remarkable 

hardiness. The stunning, mottled foliage 

features a dark, medium, and light green 

checkerboard pattern with a silver streak 

down the center of each leaf. Emerging in 

February and March, each petiole is 

topped with a dark purple flower to 1” 

tall, contrasting nicely with the foliage. 



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M. Trismeria trifoliata 

(Trifoliate Argentine Swamp Fern) 



(aka: Pityrogramma trifoliata, Trismeria trifoliata 

A1AG-103) When I first saw this 

growing at 3,300’ elevation in the northern 

Argentine province of Salta, I couldn’t 

believe it was a fern...despite evidence to 

the contrary. This unusual fern is composed 

of 5’ tall upright fronds with a 

contrasting black stipe. The spreading rhizomes 

form a large colony to 6’ wide in 3 

years. In the wild, it grows in seasonally 

flooded low areas, but has shown amazing 

adaptability under a variety of less-favorable 

garden conditions. It has taken 9 

degrees F with no problem, so we are 

unsure of its northern hardiness limits. 



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A. Typhonium giganteum 

(Giant Voodoo Lily) 



This rare Chinese aroid is a must for 

collectors of the weird and wonderful. In 

early summer, the long, nearly white petioles 

emerge from the tuber to produce 1’ 

long, green, arrowhead-shaped leaves. In 

midsummer, a truly bizarre 10” tall flower 

spike emerges on a short stalk at ground 

level. Each inflorescence is an upright, light 

purple pitcher with a velvety black lining. 

From the interior of the pitcher emerges 

the black “presidential” spadix. The giant 

voodoo lily does have a memorable fragrance 

for about a day...how else would an 

insect be lured to have sex in there? 



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Verbena 

(Vervain) 

Here is a perennial plant group that 

has come a long way! These butterfly 

magnets give new meaning to the 

words summer color (many bloom 

all summer). These full sun-lovers 

tolerate drought well but revel with 

irrigation. The more moisture, the 

faster they spread and the better 

they flower. Not only are they great 

in the ground, but they also make 

stunning container plants or tender 

perennials in northerly zones. While 

true Verbena canadensis only flowers 

prolifically in spring and fall, the 

hybrids make a stunning show all 

summer. For best hardiness, don’t 

plant after mid-September from 

Zone 8 north. Also, established 

clumps should be cut back to basal 

(on the ground) foliage in early to 

mid-September. This will allow good 

rooting in the ground, which 

improves winter survival. 

B. Verbena bonariensis 

(Verbena on a Stick) 



This is the ultimate perennial for both 

experienced perennial border designers 

as well as beginning gardeners. The bluepurple 

(RHS 82A), large marble-sized, 

branched flower clusters are borne all 

summer on 30” tall stalks above the 

narrow see-through foliage. Verbena 

bonariensis (Latin for “Buenos Aires”) is 

great in the garden or in flower arrangements...a 

hummingbird favorite. In good 

soils, you will find a few seedlings scattered 

around the garden making their 

own combinations! 



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C. Verbena peruviana 

(Perennial Verbena) 



This verbena species is a very low grower, 

perfect for a sunny rock wall. In 2002, we 

saw this growing in the wild at the base of 

the Argentine tree cactus in the dry 

mountains of northern Argentina. 

Verbena peruviana has tiny leaves and is 

smothered with brilliant, true red flowers 


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(RHS 45A) from spring through 

summer...a hummingbird delight. More 

water...more flowers. You will need 

sunglasses when you look at this one too 

long...very bright! 



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D. Verbena ‘Snowflurry’ 

(Snowflurry Perennial Verbena) 


(formerly sold as Verbena canadensis 

‘White’) This is the most popular verbena 

we have ever offered! This 

semi-upright, white-flowered verbena is 

a virtual flowering machine. To the 

delight of hummingbirds, our plant has 

not been out of flower in the last 2 years, 

with the heaviest flowering in spring and 

fall...it also comes true from seed. 



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E. Verbena sp. ‘Lavender Frappe’ 

(Lavender Frappe Verbena) 


Origin: Brazil 

(aka: Verbena sp. D29-47) We are pleased 

to introduce this fantastic Yucca Do selection 

from the extreme southern tip of 

Brazil. In appearance, it looks like a flat 

growing form of Verbena tenuisecta, but 

after handling our brutal 2010/2011 winter 

without a blink, we knew we had something 

special. The 1” tall drought-tolerant 

carpet of finely dissected green foliage is 

topped all spring and summer with short 

2” tall spikes of medium purple flowers. 

Expect a 3’ wide patch in one year. We 

have no idea how much winter cold this 

will tolerate, so send us some feedback! 



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F. Vernonia altissima ‘Jonesboro 

Giant’ (Jonesboro Giant Ironweed) 



Driving through Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 

2000, I spotted this selection of giant 

ironweed. Most of the clones had fallen 

over due to their height and flower head 

weight, but I finally spotted a clone that 

stayed wonderfully upright. Cuttings were 

taken, and we are pleased to report it has 

also remained vertical in our garden trials. 

Vernonia ‘Jonesboro Giant’ forms a clump 

of 10–12’ tall stems, clothed in dark green 

leaves and topped with large clusters of 

dark purple flowers starting in mid- 

August...attractive to hummingbirds. The 

giant clumps sway a bit in the breeze, but 

so does the Sears Tower. Warning lights 

may be required in some jurisdictions... 

please check local flight path maps. 



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G. Vernonia lettermannii 

(Late Night With Ironweed) 


Origin: USA 

This fascinating ironweed hails from 

Arkansas and Oklahoma where it can be 

found in rocky soils and on rock outcrops. 

Imagine taking an Amsonia hubrichtii, 

shrinking it to 2’ tall x 2’ wide, shearing it 

into a round ball, then topping it with hundreds 

of purple flowers in August and early

September, and you have Vernonia lettermannii...a 

hummingbird delight. We grow 

this in our hot, dry, scree garden, where it 

has caused visitors to lust in their hearts. 

We give in...here it is. This rare native was 

named for the late botanist George 

Letterman, who, as best we can determine, 

never had his own television show. 



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H. Veronica umbrosa 

‘Georgia Blue’ (Georgia Blue Speedwell) 

Sun to Light Shade n 4” tall n Zone: 4–8, 

guessing n Origin: Europe, Asia 

(aka: Veronica peduncularis) This exciting 

groundcover veronica was discovered in 

1979 in the Republic of Georgia and 

named by England’s Roy Lancaster. It was 

misidentified as Veronica peduncularis, 

due to an incorrectly identified Kew 

Gardens herbarium sheet. So, now you 

know the rest of the story. Veronica 

umbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’ features very 

small, dark green, rounded foliage (glossy 

purple in winter) that lays flat on the 

ground, making a nice mat...not weedy. In 

late winter and early spring, February 

through April, the foliage is nearly hidden 

by an abundance of medium-blue flowers. 

Very special for the spring 

garden...great planted with daffodils. 



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I. Viola pedata ‘Eco Artist Palette’ 

(Eco Artist Palette Bird-foot Violet) 



This splendid selection of our US native 

Viola pedata comes from native plant 

pioneer, Dr. Don Jacobs of Decatur, 

Georgia. Viola pedata ‘Eco Artist Palette’ 

makes a small clump (3” tall x 3” wide) 

composed of finely dissected leaves that 

resemble...what else, bird’s feet. The 

clumps are topped with pansy-like flowers 

in April/May, usually with some 

reflowering in late summer/early fall. 

Unlike the typical blue flowers, this selection 

has two dark blue-purple upper 

petals, contrasting with three near-white 

lower petals. At home in a sunny, welldrained 

rock garden, this is the only viola 

species in an otherwise weedy genera 

that we allow in our garden. 



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Yucca 

(Soapwort) 

We are in our Southwest mode and 

have embraced the structural 

beauty of the North American 

native perennial woody lilies. This 

year, we have gone yucca-crazy 

with a wonderful selection of hardto-find 

species as well as an array 

of variegated foliage forms...I hope 

you are as yucca-crazy as we are! 

J. Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ 

(Variegated Yucca) 


This fabulous yucca selection was 

brought into the US from Japan by hosta 

guru Paul Aden. This is the best goldcentered 

variegated yucca on the 

market. The growth habit is similar to 

Yucca ‘Golden Sword’, except that the 

center coloration brightens to a creamygold 

in midsummer, when others begin 

to fade. The deer-resistant foliage is also 

covered in hundreds of curly white hairs, 

which can be shaved off if the lack of 

grooming bothers you. Dan Hinkley, 

founder of Heronswood, rates this 

among his Top 10 most indispensable 

plants! Each 3’ wide clump is topped 

with 6’ stalks of white, hummingbirdattracting 

flowers in spring...AWESOME! 



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K. Yucca pallida Lampasas Co, TX 

(Blue Soapwort) 


colder n Origin: USA 

This splendid deer-resistant yucca 

makes a great garden plant, forming 

short 20” tall x 30” wide single rosettes. 

The wide and slightly twisted powderblue 

leaves are somewhat stiff, but not 

dangerous as with other species like 

Yucca torreyi. When mature, the clumps 

are topped with 3’ tall spikes holding 

white bell-shaped flowers...a hummingbird 

favorite. This Steve Lowe collection 

of the Texas endemic is from Lampasas 

County in central Texas. 



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L. Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’ 

(Sapphire Skies Blue Beaked Yucca) 


Origin: USA, Mexico 

This selection of Yucca rostrata comes 

from an early 1990s Sean Hogan collection 

in northern Mexico. Sean grew out a 

batch of seed and selected the most 

powder blue form for tissue culture 

under the name Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire 

Skies’. Yucca rostrata is one of the hardiest 

species of trunked yucca, forming a 

4’ tall deer-resistant, hummingbirdfriendly 

plant in 10 years. The narrow, 

powder blue leaves are quite flexible and 

subsequently worthless as a weapon, so 

just enjoy yours as a garden specimen. 



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M. Yucca schottii (Schott’s Yucca) 


colder n Origin: USA, Mexico 

If you want to bring a piece of the desert 

into a more moist temperate garden, the 

deer-resistant Yucca schottii is a perfect 

choice. Yucca schottii is another of the 

spectacular tree yuccas, usually reaching 

Sasquatch-like proportions of 10–15’ tall. 

The rigid, steely-blue leaves, to 3’ long, 

form a truly structural, as well as imposing, 

clump...sure to put fear in the 

neighborhood kids...topped with 2’ spikes 

of white flowers in autumn...a hummingbird 

favorite. 



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Zantedeschia 

(Calla Lily) 

We are pleased to make available 

some of the lesser-known 

Zantedeschia aethiopica cultivars, 

which are hardy and make superb 

garden plants. These are very 

different in growth habit from their 

more colorful flowered cousins, 

which are derived from distantly 

related species. Z. aethiopica adds 

a tropical appearance to the garden 

with an ironclad constitution...even 

down to temperatures below 0 

degrees F. Although they thrive 

best in moist, rich sites, callas are 

amazingly durable under less than 

ideal conditions. We think you will 

really enjoy some of the selections 

we have chosen to include. 

A. Zantedeschia aethiopica 

‘White Giant’ (White Giant Calla Lily) 


Zone: 7–10 n Origin: S. Africa 

We first saw this giant calla at the 

California garden of plantsman/garden 

writer, Sonny Garcia and were literally 

blown away. Lining the walkway were 

these giant, green and white speckledleaved 

Zantedeschia aethiopica callas, 

whose foliage topped out above waist 

high. Even more amazing were the 6’ tall 

flower stems towering above my head. 

The flower is the classic, large, creamywhite 

cup typical of the species...except 

this selection has been doing some really 

good steroids. In our garden, we have 

only been able to muster 4’ tall stems, 

2’ long x 1’ wide foliage and 5.5’ tall 

flower spikes, but that’s still not bad. 

Keep in mind that the height increases 

each year as the diameter of the tubers 

increase. 



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B. Zantedeschia ‘Captain Camaro’ 

(Captain Camaro Perennial Calla Lily) 



Zantedeschia ‘Captain 

NEW! Camaro’ is the latest in the 

Captain® series of tricked-out callas 

from Holland’s Kapiteyn Breeding. 

Zantedeschia ‘Captain Camaro’ makes 

a clump of green foliage spotted with 

white flecks and edged in purple on 

emergence. The clumps are subsequently 

topped in late spring with 18” tall 

chalices of dark purple-black, edged with 

a pink flush. What an amazing specimen 

that can be mixed with gold and blue 

foliage plants for some killer combinations 

in the perennial garden. I cannot for 

the life of me figure out why this calla 

was named after a Chevrolet...hmmm. 



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C. Zantedeschia ‘Captain Murano’ 

(Captain Murano Calla Lily) 



Zantedeschia ‘Captain Murano’ is a 2010 

release from Holland’s Kapiteyn 

Breeding...the producers of the extensive 

Captain® Series of callas. Zantedeschia 

‘Captain Murano’ produces white 

specked green leaves that serve as a foil 

for the 18” tall flower spikes in late 

spring. The flower spikes are then topped 

with pitchers (spathe) that are hot pink 

on top with an orange base, contrasted 

by a yellow spadix...seriously psychedelic! 

In the garden, slightly moist soils 

and part sun produce the best results. In 

climates north of Zone 7b, they can be 

lifted in fall and stored in peat moss during 

the winter, where they are kept just 

above freezing. 



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D. Zantedeschia ‘Picasso’ 

PP 15,282 (Picasso Calla Lily) 



We just love this amazing breakthrough 

in calla lily breeding from Holland’s 

Cecilius Jan-Jochem Randag. 

Zantedeschia ‘Picasso’ is a robust 

grower, forming a 30” tall x 18” wide 

clump of large, white-spotted, arrowshaped 

leaves. The clump is topped, 

starting in late May (NC) and continuing 

well through the summer, with up to two 

dozen 30” spikes, each ending in a 

vaaaze-shaped inflorescence of purple 

with a wide white lip...almost too sexy for 

our garden. 



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Zephyranthes 

(Rain Lily) 

We are fascinated with the wonderful 

group of zephyranthes (rain 

lilies). Rain lilies are unobtrusive, 

summer-flowering bulbs that can 

fit in virtually any garden, with a 

flower range from yellow to white 

to pink. The great thing about rain 

lilies is the lack of large foliage that 

accompanies many of the springflowering 

bulbs. There are rain lilies 

that grow in conditions from bogs 

to deserts, with most having an 

incredible tolerance to heat. We are 

thrilled that our butterflies find 

these a wonderful nectar source in 

the summer months. Our rain lily 

selection is one of the best in the 

world, with many of the hard-tofind 

Mexican species, many older 

US hybrids, and the groundbreaking 

work from Fadjar Marta of 

Indonesia.

E. Zephyranthes ‘Crimson Sunset’ 

(Crimson Sunset Rain Lily) 



Zephyranthes ‘Crimson Sunset’ is a 2011 

release from the breeding work of 

Indonesia’s Fadjar Marta. After rains, 

from midsummer through early fall, 

Zephyranthes ‘Crimson Sunset’ bursts 

forth with large peachy-pink flowers, 

highlighted by a yellow center and yellow 

veins that run out into the petals..simply 

scrumptious! 



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F. Zephyranthes ‘Eastern Pearl’ 

(Eastern Pearl Rain Lily) 



Zephyranthes ‘Eastern Pearl’ is a 2010 

Fadjar Marta introduction which is 

topped after summer rains with clusters 

of lovely 3” wide, peachy-pink flowers, 

highlighted with butter-yellow stripes 

down the center of each petal and a dark 

yellow eye...simply scrumptious! 

Quantities are very limited. 




G. Zephyranthes grandiflora 

(Large-Flowered Pink Rain Lily) 



(Often incorrectly listed as Zephyranthes 

rosea) This wonderful rain lily has 8” 

long, flat, glossy green foliage that 

quickly forms a nice 1’ wide clump. All 

summer, the clump is topped with 12” 

tall stalks of giant, libido-awakening, 3” 

rose-pink flowers (RHS 75B). A clump 

can have up to 20 flowers open at 

once...absolutely spectacular. 

Zephyranthes grandiflora can be even 

more of a shocker when used in a mass 

planting...nothing demure or quaint here! 



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H. Zephyranthes ‘Magic Charm’ 

(Magic Charm Rain Lily) 



Zephyranthes ‘Magic Charm’ (2011) is a 

unique, fascinating breakthrough from 

the work of Fadjar Marta. The peachypink 

petals are heavily veined, creating a 

fascinating flower. For us, Zephyranthes 

‘Magic Charm’ flowers after each rain, 

starting in midsummer and ending in 

early fall. 




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I. Zephyranthes ‘Morning Star’ 

(Morning Star Rain Lily) 



This 2011 release from the breeding 

program of Indonesia’s Fadjar Marta 

produces stunning light pink flowers 

contrasted by a bright yellow central star. 

The clumps begin flowering after rains in 

midsummer and continue (as long as it 

rains) into early fall. 




J. Zephyranthes ‘Scarlet 

Pimpernel’ (Scarlet Pimpernel Rain Lily) 



Zephyranthes ‘Scarlet Pimpernel’ is a 

recent creation from Indonesia’s Fadjar 

Marta. After each rain, from midsummer 

through early fall, the floriferous clumps 

are topped with 10” floral spikes of scarlet 

orange flowers, each highlighted by a 

bright yellow center. Zephyranthes 

‘Scarlet Pimpernel’ is actually named 

after another plant, the red-orange 

flowered European annual, Anagallis 

arvensis. 




K. Zephyranthes ‘Star Burst’ 

(Star Burst Rain Lily) 



NEW! 

This amazing scarlet-red rain 

lily comes from the breeding 

program of Indonesia’s Fadjar Marta. 

Starting in summer and continuing into 

fall after each rain, the clumps are 

topped with bright scarlet flowers, each 

highlighted by a yellow central star... 

a 2012 Plant Delights Nursery 

introduction. 




L. Zingiber mioga ‘Dancing Crane’ 

(Dancing Crane Ginger) 


Zone: 6–9, possibly colder n Origin: Japan 

(syn: Zingiber mioga ‘Nakafu’) This 

selection of the edible (flowers and new 

shoots) Japanese woodland ginger 

comes from the collection of famed 

Japanese nursery Gotemba. The 3’ stalks 

of 1’ long x 2.5” wide green leaves are 

each highlighted with a stunning central 

“white lightning” pattern. Each easyto-grow 

clump multiplies rapidly, soon 

making a 5’ wide patch in five years. In 

late summer through fall, the small, light 

yellow, orchid-like flowers peek out from 

the base of the plant at ground level. 

Personally, I hope you can find 

something less attractive to eat! 



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USDA Hardiness Information 

It is truly difficult trying to assign a 

hardiness zone to all plants, especially 

when using the minimal 10 USDA 

Zones. This is why we find it critical to 

differentiate between the “a” and “b” 

zones whenever possible...we would 

prefer a “c” and “d” also. If no information 

exists, our computer randomly 

assigns numbers between 2 and 10 

(we figure nothing worth having grows 

in Zone 1). Actually, too many nurseries 

unfortunately simply use the standard 

rule of nursery hardiness. If you don’t 

know the zones, it becomes hardy from 

Zone 4–9 by default. 

A drawback to growing new and 

different plants is that there is no information 

on their hardiness. In some 

cases, we have been particularly conservative, 

possibly up to two zones too 

warm...if you are brave and like to try 

plants out of zone, we would love to 

hear your results. Let us know if your 

results were achieved with or without 

snow cover. Our hardiness zone information 

(both cold and heat) is the 

result of our trials and other plant 

collectors around the country. Our zone 

information is based on information in 

the east and midwest regions of the 

United States and has no significant 

relation to foreign countries like 

California, which has its own zone map. 

The USDA Hardiness Zone map is 

based on average winter low temperatures 

and doesn’t take into account rare 

extremes. While the map is based on a 

tremendous amount of data, it isn’t 

perfect. Cold temperatures are only one 

factor that affect plant hardiness. After 

several years of mild winters, regions 

may exhibit “zone creep,” where plants 

seem to be fine that are not truly suited 

to even “normal” winters. 

Cold temperatures for one night are 

not the same as cold temperatures for a 

period of weeks, even though the same 

low temperature is reached in both 

cases. In many cases, a low temperature 

of zero degrees may cause cellular 

damage that will start to heal if the 

temperature rises rapidly. If the temperatures 

remain low for several days, cell 

damage may continue, and result in 

the death of the plant. 

In areas with lots of snow cover, 

plants may survive normally deadly 

winter temperatures, due to the insu - 

lating effect of the snow. Layers of ice, 

however, are different, as ice tends to 

keep oxygen from reaching the soil and 

can result in the death of many typically 

hardy plants. 

In areas with warm autumn nights, 

plants may die from a sudden freeze. 

This death does not occur from the 

actual temperatures, but instead from 

the plant not being acclimated to the 

cold weather. Plants in cooler zones 

that hardened off earlier would survive 

much lower temperatures. Another 

overlooked, but very important factor, 

is winter moisture. While many plants, 

ALSTROEMERIA ‘PRINCESS FABIANA’ 

ZONE 7B–8, AT LEAST 

especially Southwest natives, can 

survive incredibly low temperatures, 

they cannot tolerate rain in the winter 

dormant season, especially when 

temperatures drop into the teens 

and below. 

Another phenomenon, seen in 

England and in the cool areas of the 

West Coast of the US, is the difference 

in winter hardiness due to a lack of 

summer heat. In many plants native to 

EPIMEDIUM ‘PRETTY IN PINK’ 

ZONE 4–8 

warmer climates, summer heat causes 

increased sugar production, which 

allows the plants to survive more stress 

in the winter. In areas without summer 

heat, a particular plant may only be 

hardy to 20 degrees F, while in an area 

with hot summers, the same plant may 

easily be hardy to 0 degrees F. 

Heat hardiness is an issue that has 

been discussed recently, and while it is 

critical to those of us in warmer zones, 

the AHS Heat Zone map is a laughable 

excuse for a solution. Those heat zones 

are based only on the number of days 

above 86 degrees F. The heat map does 

not integrate data for humidity, or the 

variance between day and night temperatures 

which is far more important 

in determining how far south a plant 

will grow. We have continued to use the 

second number from the USDA map as 

our heat indicator number. 

An updated USDA hardiness map 

AGAVE ‘SPLENDIDA’ 

ZONE: 7–10, AT LEAST 

was completed in 2008, but four years 

later, due to typical government 

bureaucracy, we still have no published 

map...very frustrating to those of us 

who spent years consulting on the map. 

If it ever sees the light of day, it will be a 

dramatic improvement over earlier 

versions due to the inclusion of a larger 

temperature data set (30 years) and 

many more temperature recording stations. 

This will be completely different 

HOSTA ‘ICE FOLLIES’ 

ZONE 3–8 

from the 2003 draft release of the map. 

Also related to hardiness is the 

issue of fertilizers. Research has indicated 

that a fall application of a high 

potassium fertilizer (assuming the 

plants or soils are deficient) aids in 

winter survivability of many plants. 

Conversely, an early fall application of 

nitrogen can make plants which are 

not induced into dormancy by day 

length, continue to grow, causing 

them to be more susceptible to winter 

damage. 

If you enjoy growing plants in zones 

which are too cold, try to create microclimates. 

Microclimates are areas of 

your garden that are particularly protected, 

such as near a brick wall, near 

heat vents from the house, near a body 

of water, between two structures, in 

courtyards, or other such areas. Good 

plant nuts can usually squeeze out an 

extra zone in either direction...that 

ZONE 4–9 


ECHINACEA ‘SOLAR FLARE’ 

should build some egos! 

As mentioned, the siting of 

marginal plants is critical. Marginal 

evergreens should be located on the 

north side of a structure or in some 

shade in the winter time. With the 

ground frozen, the evergreen foliage is 

desiccated since water given off to the 

sun and wind cannot be replenished. 

With deciduous marginal plants, a 

location in a sunny spot will allow the 

PAEONIA ‘BELVIDERE PRINCESS’ 

ZONE 4–8 

ground to warm, often making the 

difference in survivability. 

Not to be overlooked are rodents 

that are active in the winter. Many 

reports of plants that didn’t survive the 

winter temperatures are actually plants 

that have become dinner to hungry 

rodents. Be aware particularly of 

voles—tiny rodents that tunnel around 

your plants (especially the expensive 

ones) and snack during the fall, winter, 

and spring. A dead plant with a quartersized 

tunnel nearby is a sure sign of 

voles. Check with your local extension 

service on eradication methods 

available in your area. 

Contact us to share information 

about the performance of marginal 

plants in your zone by phone 

919.772.4794, fax 919.662.0370, 

e-mail office@plantdelights.com, or 

write to us at 9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, 

NC 27603.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map 

We’re 

underneath 

this dot. 

AVERAGE ANNUAL 

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 

Temperature (°F) 

Below –50 

Zone 

1 

2a 

2b 

3a 

3b 

4a 

4b 

5a 

5b 

6a 

6b 

7a 

7b 

8a 

8b 

9a 

9b 

Temperature (°C) 

–45.6 and below 

–45 to –50 

–40 to –45 

–42.8 to –45.5 

–40.0 to –42.7 

–35 to –40 

–30 to –35 

–37.3 to –40.0 

–34.5 to –37.2 

–25 to –30 

–20 to –25 

–15 to –20 

–10 to –15 

–5 to –10 

0 to –5 

–31.7 to –34.4 

–28.9 to –31.6 

–26.2 to –28.8 

–23.4 to –26.1 

–20.6 to –23.3 

–17.8 to –20.5 

5 to 0 

10 to 5 

–15.0 to –17.7 

–12.3 to –15.0 

15 to 10 

20 to 15 

–9.5 to –12.2 

–6.7 to –9.4 

25 to 20 

30 to 25 

–3.9 to –6.6 

–1.2 to –3.8 

35 to 30 

40 to 35 

40 and above 

10a 

10b 

11 

1.6 to –1.1 

4.4 to 1.7 

4.5 and above

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Plant Delights Winter Open House 

The 2012 Plant Delights Winter Open House is scheduled for Friday and 

Saturday, February 24 and 25 and March 2 and 3...from 8am–5pm. This is a 

great time to visit the nursery and choose your flowering hellebores from 

our color-filled greenhouses. As always, we’ll have an amazing selection of 

hellebores along with other winter-interest plants including arum, cyclamen, 

euphorbia, edgeworthia, winter-flowering bulbs, and much more. You’ll 

also find the winter landscape fascinating, so allow plenty of time to see the 

gardens in their winter attire. Nearby, our friends at Pine Knot Farms 

(1.5 hrs north) are also holding their open house on the same days. We 

hope your schedule will allow you to attend. 

If you like our catalog covers, 

you’ll love our body covers! 

LIMITED 

EDITION 

Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. 

Juniper Level Botanic Gardens 

Occupy 

Polygonatum 

‘Fireworks’ 

“It’s not easy being 

variegated !” 



Variegated 

Hosta 

‘Pharaoh’s Fawcett’ 

Zantedeschia 

‘Captain Camaro’ 

Plant Delights Nursery T-shirts are available in limited supply at only 

$20.00 each. If shipping to an NC address, please add 6.75% sales tax for 

each shirt. If ordering T-shirts only, add $5.00 shipping per shirt, or the perplant 

charge for your state if also ordering plants. Please indicate style 

(Occupy, Variegated, or Friends), quantity and size(s). All T-shirts are 100% 

cotton in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. Check online for other 

T-shirts available in limited quantities and sizes, as well as new designs. 



Friends

2012 Spring Sales Catalog & Plant Owner's Manual

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