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Saponaria
Rock Soapwort
Basically an evergreen plant that forms a dense
mat. Cut back after blooming to keep shape and
encourage growth. Blooms May-June.
ocymoides
zones 3-7
A very pleasing variety with small bright pink
flowers and small leaves. It is very heavy
flowering. Good for rock gardens or spilling over
the edge of a raised bed. Height: 8”, Spread: 24”
001281 C1 $6.99
Saxifraga
Saxifrage / Rockfoil
Purple Robe
zones 4-9
Saxifraga is ideal for rocky spots or the front of the
border where it’s mossy foliage can add a textural
element. Dainty pink flowers hover above foliage
in May and June. Prefers sand to be added to the
planting spot. Height: 8”, Spread: 14”
001282 C1 $5.99
Scabiosa
Pincushion Flower
These prolific plants bloom early and heavy, and
continue on to a lesser degree if the spent flowers
are cut. The flowers are long stemmed. The
foliage is neat, forming a low mound of decorative
leaves. Divide clump in spring every few years to
rejuvenate the plant.
Beaujolais Bonnets
zones 4-9
Forms large bushy plants with clusters of
pincushion flowers held high on wiry stems.
Flowers have deep purple-burgundy centers and
lighter pink-lavender outer petals. Height: 20-24”
017969 C1 $5.99
Butterfly Blue
zones 3-9
This selection produces a profusion of lavenderblue,
pincushion-like flowers over a very long
period beginning in late spring. They sit atop wirey
stems which hover over the short mound of ferny
basal foliage. Height: 12-18”; Spread: 15”
001283 C1 $6.99
Pink Mist
zones 3-9
Pincushion-like, pink flowers with a hint of
lavender are borne atop wiry stems over a long
period beginning in early summer. They hover over
the short mound of ferny basal foliage. This is a
reliable, long-blooming selection. Height: 12-18”;
Spread: 15”
001285 C1 $7.99
Sedum
Stonecrop
This broad group of plants offers much for both
perennial and rock gardens. Some varieties grow
in a mat-like fashion, while others are best used as
an upright ornamental specimen. All have thick,
fleshy, succulent-like leaves and are frequently
used in green roof plantings. August-September.
spectabile Abbeydore
zones 4-9
A new, compact variety covered with exceptionally
large, dark pink blooms from July to August.
Beautiful blue-green foliage. Height: 15”
010112 C1 $10.99
repestre Angelina
zones 3-11
'Angelina' shines with brilliant golden-yellow,
evergreen, needle-like leaves all summer long. As
the temperatures turn cooler in the fall, the tips of
the leaves take on a reddish-orange tinge which
lasts all winter long. You can pick this plant out
from a long distance away--it really glows! Yellow
flowers appear on 6-8 inch stalks in early summer.
Height: 3-5”; Spread: 15-18”
011773 C1 $10.99
Autumn Charm
zones 3-9
This variegated sport of 'Autumn Joy' is very stable
and incredibly showy. The gray-green leaves have
butter yellow, serrated edges and form an upright
clump just like its parent. In August, cream buds
top the entire clump, then open to light pink
flowers in September, followed by russet red seed
heads in October. Height: 14-18”; Spread: 18”
015416 C1 $9.99
spectabile Autumn Joy
zones 3-9
Blooms pink in August, changes to salmon,
then to dusty-red in fall. Leave flower
heads uncut for winter. Height: 18” x 20”
009225 C1 $7.99
Black Beauty
zones 3-9
Superb deep purple to black foliage and excellent
branching produces full plants and masses of
reddish-pink flower heads in late summer. Heat
and drought tolerant, and will grow in almost any
soil. Height: 18-20”
016995 C1 $6.99
reflexum Blue Spruce
zones 3-9
A mat-forming perennial with steel blue, pineneedle
evergreen foliage and bright yellow flowers
in summer. Reaches just 8” tall but will spread
indefinitely. Height: 8-10”
001289 C1 $7.99
spurium Dragons Blood
zones 3-9
Bronze foliage is covered with blood red flowers in
summer. A hardy ground cover for sunny sites.
Height: 6”
001291 Q $3.99
Fulda Glow
zones 3-9
Touted as an improved 'Dragon's Blood', this
selection sports attractive bronze-red foliage that
keeps its color all season long. Rose-red flowers
appear on short stalks above the foliage in late
summer. A mass planting of 'Fulda Glow' is
stunning. These are terrific low-maintenance plants
that always look their best. Height: 4”, Spread: 10”
006850 C1 $7.99
kamtschaticum
zones 3-9
An attractive semi-evergreen groundcover with
rich green, toothed leaves and a dense creeping
habit. Bright orange-yellow flowers which are
produced in early summer eventually give way to
rusty red seed capsules that add color to the fall
garden. Height: 4-6”; Spread: 10-15”
001294 C1 $6.99
kamtschaticum Variegata
zones 3-9
The rich green toothed leaves on this attractive
semi-evergreen selection are tinged with white and
pink. In early summer, orange-yellow flowers
appear followed by orange seed capsules.
Height: 6-8”; Spread: 10”
016175 C1 $6.99
makinoi Ogon
zones 6-9
An oriental treasure, creeping and low, round gold
foliage is flushed pink. Bears yellow-green flowers
in summer. Adds a bright touch to those hard to
grow areas. Height: 2”, Spread: 8-12”
006212 C1 $6.99
Xenox
zones 3-9
A compact new dark foliage Sedum! Relatively
small leaves with scalloped edges are lovely shades
of green and mauve in spring, then darken to deep
burgundy as the season progresses. In late summer,
clusters of red velvet buds open to rose colored
flowers. Height: 10-14”; Spread: 18”
012145 C1 $10.99
Sempervivum
Hens & Chicks
Used in perennial borders, miniature gardens,
porch boxes, garden vases, for edging, and as
rockery or rock wall plants. They will grow well in
a wide variety of soils, even pure sand. They must
have good drainage.
Mixed
zones 3-8
An assortment of different varieties. Height: 3-4”;
Spread: 6-8”
015263 C1 $6.99
Red Beauty
zones 3-8
Red Beauty sports medium sized, fairly open
rosettes of grey-green leaves with blood-red tips.
This color may vary from season to season. Pair it
with Sedum 'Red Carpet' for sizzling color impact.
Height: 3-4”; Spread: 6-8”
001301 C1 $7.99
Sidalcea
Checker Bloom/Prairie Mallow
Resembles small Hollyhocks.
Party Girl
zones 5-7
Shell pink flowers bloom for several months in late
summer. Not fazed by August heat. Ht: 24” x 15”
001306 C1 $5.99
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