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46Perennials Plant List and DataNameGrowth DataPhlox paniculata 'Blushing Shortwood'garden phloxPolemoniaceae Zone: 4-8Light:Ht x Spd: 24-30 '' x 18-20''Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'balloon flowerCampanulaceae Zone: 3-8Light:Ht x Spd: 6-12" x 12-18"Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum'Jinjugi Form'red stem Solomon's seal Zone: 3-8AsparagaceaeLight:Ht x Spd: 20-24" x 24-36"Polystichum acrostichoidesChristmas fernDryopteridaceae Zone: 3-8Light:Ht x Spd: 1-2' X 1-2'Polystichum polyblepharumshield fern, tassel fernDryopteridaceae Zone: 5-8Light:Ht x Spd: 1.5-2' x 1.5-2'Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'lungwortBoraginaceae Zone: 3-8Light:Ht x Spd: 6-12" x 12-24"Pycnanthemum muticumshort-toothed mountain mintLamiaceae Zone: 4-8Light:Ht x Spd: 2-3' x 2-3'Rohdea japonicasacred lily, Nippon-lilyAsparagaceae Zone: 6-10Light:Ht x Spd: 12-15" x 18-24"CommentThis mildew-resistant, shorter, and more compact cultivar is across between popular 'Shortwood' and white 'David': Each petalis half white and half pink, creating a wonderfully frivolouspinwheel effect.A dwarf selection perfect for the front of the border or rockgarden. The puffy, prolific, balloon-shaped flower buds open tobell-shaped, upward-facing flowers that bloom most of thesummer. Emerges late in spring. Best to avoid transplanting.A Japanese form of the typical Solomon's seal but with strikingred stems that contrast nicely with the foliage. The 1" springflowers dangle shyly under the leaves followed by black berrylikefruit. Adds a strong, textural contrast in the woodlandgarden.Easy to grow, tolerant of a host of conditions, and evergreenthrough the winter. This garden workhorse pairs beautifully withhostas of all shapes and sizes and can be used on slopes to helphalt soil erosion. Silvery fiddleheads emerge in early spring,turning into fountain-shaped clumps as the season progresses.With its luxuriant rosettes of arching, glossy fronds, this is one ofthe most beautiful ferns available. The base and back of thefronds are heavily tufted with golden tan scales, setting the shadygarden aglimmer. Polyblepharum means "many eyelashes"which is an indication of its texture and beauty.Flower stalks rise above basal clumps of long, narrow, silverspottedfoliage, which lights up the shady garden. This is an old,proven cultivar that is very tolerant of most soil conditionsexcept for poorly drained soils, particularly in winter. One of thespecial plants that can tolerate life under a walnut tree.Attract multitudes of butterflies and beneficial insects with thisexcellent nectar source. Showy silver bracts surround clusters ofpetite white flowers. An easy-to-grow native with attractive bluegreenfoliage, aromatic leaves and flowers, and a long bloomperiod. Rub it on your skin to repel mosquitoes.Bold, tropical-looking plant with large, leathery, strap-like leavesthat provide 4 seasons of interest. Short stalks of showy redberries appear in fall and persist into winter. A tough plant thatcan actually thrive under walnuts or maples.Bloompink and whitebluewhiteviolet-bluewhitetanFoliageSummer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:dark greenFall:Summer:spotted bluegreenFall:Summer:blue-greenFall:Summer:dark greenFall:Scott LocationPrice: 10.00Price: 10.00Price: 13.00Glade GardenPrice: 12.00Cosby CourtyardPrice: 12.00Price: 15.00Entrance GardenPrice: 10.00MetasequoiaAlleePrice: 10.00
Perennials Plant List and DataNameGrowth DataRudbeckia subtomentosa 'Little Henry'sweet coneflowerAsteraceae Zone: 4-8Light:Ht x Spd: 3-4' x 2'Salvia azurea 'Nekan'azure sageLamiaceae Zone: 5-9Light:Ht x Spd: 2-4' x 2-3'Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'variegated Japanese sageLamiaceae Zone: 6-9Light:Ht x Spd: 12-18" x 18-24"Saruma henryiupright wild gingerAristolochiaceae Zone: 5-8Light:Ht x Spd: 1.5-2' x 1.5-3'Scutellaria incanahoary skullcapLamiaceae Zone: 5-8Light:Ht x Spd: 24-36" x 18-24"Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'stonecropCrassulaceae Zone: 3-11Light:Ht x Spd: 6-8" x 18-24"Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'stonecropCrassulaceae Zone: 5-8Light:Ht x Spd: 3-6" x 12-24"Sedum Sunsparkler® 'Cherry Tart'stonecropCrassulaceae Zone: 4-9Light:Ht x Spd: 4-6" x 16-18"CommentRolled petals give the appearance of quills, making the flowerstand out from typical daisy types. This brown-eyed daisy is ashorter, more compact version of 'Henry Eilers' with the samenarrow, upright form. A tough, easy care plant that is perfect forthe meadow garden. Foliage has a delicate vanilla fragrance.'Nekan' (Neb-Kan) is a selection from a population north ofLincoln, NE. Found to be more sturdy and upright with largerflowers and growing in one of the harshest environments in theUS, it’ll add drama to your fall garden. Very tolerant of heat andhumidity. Cut back in late spring for a more compact plant.A Barry Yinger introduction from Japan that brightens thewoodland garden with basal foliage outlined in white, slowlyexpanding to form a 2' clump. Stalks of delicate, creamy yellowflowers rise above the foliage in mid-to late-summer. Protectfrom hot afternoon sun.From spring through summer, soft yellow flowers are held abovea mound of 5" heart-shaped leaves that remain attractivethroughout the growing season. The foliage is similar inappearance to our native gingers (Asarum), and Saruma isactually an anagram of Asarum, which is in the same family.Upright clusters of lavender-blue flowers, held above thetextured foliage, provide weeks of color in mid-to late-summer.The purple-gray seedpods continue to provide ornamentalinterest. This native is easy to grow in a range of soil types and iswell suited for a meadow garden. A perfect choice for dry areas.A fast growing groundcover that looks like a tiny spruce forest.Turns a lovely silver-purple with tints of rose in winter; insummer, tiny star-like flowers rise up on 6-8" stems. Wonderfulin a container, trough, or rock garden.Evergreen, needle-like leaves provide a kaleidoscope of colorsthrough the seasons: chartreuse in spring, golden yellow insummer, orange and red in autumn through winter. A quickgrowing,well-behaved groundcover for dry, sunny locations inrock gardens, containers or hanging baskets.NEW. From Chris Hansen's Sunsparkler® series, the cherryfoliage and 5" pink flower clusters of this easy care groundcoverbring color to dry, sunny slopes. Excellent as an accent or edgingplant, in the rock garden or in containers. Combine withchartreuse sedum and blue fescue for a breathtaking display.Bloomyellowbluecreamy yellowbutter yellowlavender-blueyellowyellowrosy pinkFoliageSummer:deep greenFall:Summer:gray-greenFall:Summer:green edged inwhiteFall:Summer:light greenFall:Summer:medium greenFall:Summer:blue-greenFall:Summer:golden yellowFall:orange, redSummer:cherry redFall:Scott LocationPrice: 12.00Price: 12.00Price: 12.00Terry ShaneTeaching GardenPrice: 10.00Price: 10.00Price: 10.00Price: 10.00Price: 10.0047
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