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542-001D4     Abelia 'Edward Goucher'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Soft Lilac Pink flowers
This remarkable cross has semi-evergreen foliage on long cascading stems. Young stems are reddish and young leaves are coppery in appearance. Both features enhance the softly colored flowers which are lilac-pink in the interior and exterior of the tube but white on their lobes.  Spring, summer and fall. bloom   5 ft. x 6 ft.
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542-002D4     Abelia grandiflora (x) 'Francis Mason'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 Soft Pink flowers
The semi-evergreen to evergreen leaves are a glossy yellow. This showy shrub is adorned with panicles of fragrant tubular flowers. Here in the Northwest, we seem to get three rounds of bloom.  Spring to fall. bloom   5 ft. x 6 ft.
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542-010D4     Abelia grandiflora(x) 'Rose Creek' (Dirr, 2001)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 Pink flowers
This is the first abelia chosen from Michael Dirr's breeding program at the University of Georgia. It was raised from open-pollinated seed of Abelia chinensis and named for Rose Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was chosen for its denseness and compactness which make it an ideal shrub for most gardens, especially when you add in the fact that it is evergreen, blooms for three seasons and the flowers have a light fragrance.  Spring to autumn. bloom   2-3 ft. x 3-4 ft.
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542-009D4     Abelia mosanensis       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Pink flowers
A deciduous shrub that is easy to care for yet rewarding. In the spring, this displays clusters of exceptionally fragrant pink flowers. The glossy green foliage of summer takes on brilliant red-orange highlights in the autumn. It hails from Latvia, so we know it is plenty winter hardy.  May to June. bloom   5 ft. x 5 ft.
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542-008D4     Abelia schumannii 'Bumblebee'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Lavender Pink flowers
New to our gardens, this compact deciduous shrub has comparatively large fox-glove shaped flowers of lavender pink. A prolific bloomer from summer to fall.  Summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.
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542-004D4     Abelia x grandiflora     ( Glossy Abelia )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 Palest Pink flowers
( A. chinensis x A. uniflora) The common name Glossy abelia well describes the shiny nature of the semi-evergreen leaves of this mid-sized shrub. It generously blooms three seasons of the year for us. Its pink infused funnel shaped flowers have a light scent.  Spring to autumn. bloom   10 ft. x 12 ft.
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422-003-1     Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' ('Horstmann Silberlocke')       
Sun     Zones 5-8
The leaves of this conifer curve up at the tips revealing their silvery white undersides so that, from a distance, the tree looks frosted. Although it is slow growing, it produces an ample number of attactive cones while still young. Our specimen is about 7 feet tall and equally wide after 10 years.    20-30 ft. x 20 ft.
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610-017-1     Abutilon megapotamicum       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 Yellow flowers
Trailing abutilon. Brazil. This has survived some severe winters with no damage. Because it comes back from the roots each year it rarely reaches its full height. Nonetheless, it blooms well. The yellow flowers emerge from large red calyces and hang like Christmas ornaments from the branches. We allow this to trail and also prop up flowering stems so they are fully visible to customers.  Summer to autumn. bloom   6 ft. x 6 ft.
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610-020D4     Abutilon suntense(x) 'Violetta'       
Sun     Zones 8-9 Violet Blue flowers
A large deciduous shrub with gray green leaves. During the bloom season it produces a profusion of 2.5-inch cupped flowers of violet-blue.  Late spring to summer. bloom   12 ft. x 8 ft.
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001-001     Acaena inermis     ( New Zealand burr )     
Sun     Zones 7-9 Greenish flowers
A rhizomatous ground cover with tiny olive foliage. Forms attractive burr-like, brown-red fruits.  Early summer. bloom   2.5 in. x indefinite.
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001-003     Acaena microphylla     ( New Zealand burr )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-8 Reddish Brown flowers
A compact evergreen ground cover with small, coppery, pinnate foliage.  Early summer. bloom   2 in. x 2 ft.
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001-002     Acaena saccaticulpula 'Blue Haze'     ( New Zealand burr )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Reddish Brown flowers
A vigorous creeper with small, evergreen blue-green foliage.  Early summer. bloom   4 in. x 3 ft.
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002-004D4     Acanthus caroli-alexandre       
Sun     Zones 5-9 White/Purple flowers
A shorter species of Acanthus with deeply cut leaves. The bold architectural spikes of white-to-pink purple-bracted flowers hold up well as cut and dried flowers. This is ideal for a small garden. GPP. From Greece.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 3 ft.
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002-002D4     Acanthus hungaricus       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Pale Pink/Purple Bracts flowers
A dramatic clumping perennial with deeply lobed dark green foliage. Bold architectural spikes of white-to-pink purple-bracted flowers hold up well as cut or dried flowers. From the Balkans.  Late spring to summer. bloom   4 ft. x 3 ft.
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002-001D4     Acanthus mollis     ( Bear's Breeches )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-10 White/Purple flowers
The glossiness of the dramatic large dark green foliage draws you into our woodland garden. The seven-foot bloom spikes have white to pink purple-bracted flowers. The spikes hold up well as cut or dried flowers.  Late spring. bloom   3-4 ft. x 3 ft.
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002-005D4     Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-10 White/Purple flowers
The large leaves have the same gloss as the species, but they are golden green. A superb backdrop for fine-foliaged woodland plants like ferns and corydalis. Bold architectural spikes of white to pink purple-bracted flowers. The spikes hold up well as cut or dried flowers.  Late spring to summer. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.
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002-003D4     Acanthus spinosus       
Sun     Zones 5-9 White/Purple flowers
One of our most requested perennials. The spiny, deeply cut foliage is seductive in and of itself. When it is crowned with towering spikes of bracted flowers, customers find it hard to resist. From Italy to Turkey.  Late spring to summer. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.
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003-017     Achillea clavennae       
Sun     Zone 5-8 White flowers
An attractive mat-former with silver gray fern-like foliage which is semi-evergreen. It is always a pleasurable challenge to find complementary plants to accentuate the trace of dark veining visible in the leaves early in the season. Flattened clusters of small flowers adorn the plant later in the season.  Summer. bloom   6 in. x 12 in.
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003-007     Achillea 'Lachsschonheit' ('Salmon Beauty')       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Salmon Pink flowers
The intense sun turns the brightly colored flower heads to a pleasing pale pink by the end of the summer. The corymbs are quite broad. Dark green foliage forms a dense mat.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 2 ft.
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003-009     Achillea 'Paprika' (Joy Creek Select)     ( Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 3-8 Rich Red flowers
Generally Achillea `Paprika is a seed grown strain but we got tired of having variations from plant to plant that were less than stellar. So five years ago we selected a plant that had the characteristics that we felt best represented what the plant should be and began evaluating it for form, color, etc. It has met our expectations and we are now propagating it by cuttings. Unlike so many forms of yarrow, the brightly colored flowers of this one age attractively. Rich red flowers with yellow eyes form dense, flattened heads all summer.  Late spring to summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.
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003-008     Achillea ptarmica 'Angel's Breath'       
Sun     Zones 3-8 White flowers
Highly effective as a filler in cut flower arrangements. The loose corymbs of tiny double white flowers are equally welcome in a sunny border where they knit together summer perennials in a haze of white. Vigorous and easy to grow. The finely toothed foliage is dark green.  Late spring to summer. bloom   16 in. x 36 in.
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003-026     Achillea 'Summerwine'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Dark Red flowers
Not many yarrows can rival this selection for intensity of color. The dark red flower heads have tiny, pale central disk florets. This continues to send up bloom spikes with 3-inch corymbs throughout the summer.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   2 ft. x 2 ft.
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003-018     Achillea 'Terra Cotta'     ( Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 3-8 Adobe Fading to White flowers
We combine this with Nepeta 'Souvenir de André Chaudron' and Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold' for a spectacular effect in our 4 Seasons Garden. It is tough, easy to divide, and drought tolerant.  Late spring to summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.
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003-004     Achillea tomentosa     ( Wooly Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 4-9 Golden Yellow flowers
A dense mat-former for the rock garden or front of a border. Woolly gray green foliage topped with dense, flattened flower heads of golden yellow.  June, July. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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112-001D4     Achlys triphylla     ( Vanilla leaf )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 White flowers
Northwest native. The large leaves of this drought-tolerant herbaceous perennial have a strong presence on the floor of our visually busy conifer forests. Naturalized en masse in the garden, they are especially lovely in spring when their upright spikes of small white flowers create a verticle accent rising above their recurved leaves. The three-part leaf is composed of two large angel-wing leaflets surrounding a broad tail feather leaflet.  Spring bloom   10-12 in. x 10 in.
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114-001D4     Aconitum carmichaelii     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-7 Blue flowers
This tough autumn bloomer is a great way to add blue to the late season woodland garden. The leathery leaves are deeply lobed.  Fall. bloom   5-6 ft. x 12-16 in.
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114-002D4     Aconitum carmichaelii 'Late Crop'     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 2-9 Dark Purple flowers
The flowers of rich purple meld beautifully in our mixed and woodland gardens. This is perfect for those who want delphinium blues and purples where sun is less available.  August to September. bloom   5 ft. x 1 ft
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114-012D4     Aconitum columbianum       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 Purple Blue flowers
It took some time to get this Northwest native established in our garden, but finally it has settled in and created an attractive stand. The deeply divided foliage is somewhat leathery. The hooded flowers are a rich color adding beauty to the August garden.  Late summer. bloom   3-4 ft. x 2 ft.
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114-022D4     Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. lycoctonum       
Sun/Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Cream/Yellow flowers
Deeply lobed, dark green leaves on somewhat lax stems. The upright bloom spikes bear hooded cream-colored flowers.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   3 ft. x 2 ft.
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114-003D4     Aconitum napellus     ( Monkshood )     
Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Blue flowers
Indigo blue flowers in dense spikes for both the mixed and woodland garden.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   4 ft. x 1 ft.
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114-004D4     Aconitum napellus 'Newry Blue'     ( Monkshood )     
Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Blue flowers
This is notable for its rich blue flowers that bloom in both our mixed and woodland gardens. The earliest of the monkshoods to bloom.  Late spring. bloom   5 ft. x 1 ft.
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114-016D4     Aconitum 'Tall Blue'     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Purple Blue flowers
This towering monkshood volunteered in our garden several years ago. Much taller than any other we grow. This actually rises up to the height of its neighbor, Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique', and together they make a great autumn show.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   6-8 ft. x 1 ft.
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004-003D4     Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'     ( Variegated sweet flag )     
Sun     Zones 4-11 Inconspicuous flowers
We grow this in our Clematis and Rose border where it receives lots of water. It does not bloom for us, but the bold longitudinally striped strap leaves add a dramatic effect. This is commonly grown in shallow ponds.    2 ft. x 2 ft.
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004-001     Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 7-10 Inconspicuous flowers
An evergreen perennial with gold iris-like foliage that's perfect for moist to wet soil from sun to shade. This is the brightest plant in our woodland garden in winter. From Japan. GPP.  Spring. bloom   1 ft. x 2 ft.
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004-005     Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 Inconspicuous flowers
This diminutive tufted perennial is ideal for planting at the edges of paths or around stepping stones. The evergreen leaves are always attractive.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x 6 in.
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004-004     Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus Aureus'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 Inconspicuous flowers
The narrow gold tufts form somewhat flattened pinwheels on this woodland charmer. Use it as an evergreen ground cover.  Spring. bloom   5 in. x 6 in.
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004-002     Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 7-10 Inconspicuous flowers
An evergreen perennial with creamy margined iris-like foliage that's perfect for moist to wet soil from sun to shade. A very useful plant for vernally wet areas. From Japan.  Spring. bloom   1 ft. x 2 ft.
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262-006D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'Black Negligee' (O'Byrne)     ( Dark bugbane )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 White flowers
Purple black, well-divided foliage rises on dark stems. By midsummer, the plant comes into its full beauty as terminal clusters of fragrant white flowers open drawing butterflies into the garden.  Midsummer. bloom   48 in. x 24 in.
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262-005D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'Brunette'       
Part Shade     Zones 3-8 White flowers
An elegant, late blooming perennial. We grow this in our dappled Woodland Garden where its dark purple brown foliage offers contrast to the many green tones there. Compact, eight-inch racemes of white flowers are fragrant.  August. bloom   4-5 ft. x 2 ft.
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262-012     Actaea (Cimicifuga) japonica       
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
Japan, We received this graceful woodlander from our friend, garden writer Cole Burrell. The appealing ternate leaves are toothed. They show off nicely against the darker stems. Late in the season it puts on a pleasing show with racemes of true white flowers. This is a great addition to a shady spot.  Late summer to midautumn. bloom   24-36 in. x 24 in.
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262-004D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa     ( Black cohosh )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-8 White flowers
Tall spikes of white flowers serve as an elegant backdrop to one of our mixed borders. The slender panicles of white flowers can reach 2 feet long. Even after bloom they hold their stately presence. The large basal foliage is 2-to-3 ternate.  Midsummer. bloom   4-7 ft. x 2 ft.
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262-008D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' PP9988       
Part Shade     Zones 3-8 Cream flowers
The incredibly dark foliage of this perennial is a perfect compliment to variegated woodland plants. The young foliage of 'Hillside Black Beauty' tends to be green ,but, as the season moves forward, the foliage deepens to an almost iridescent purple-black. By high summer, the towering spikes of scented white flowers adorn the garden.  Late summer. bloom   4-5 ft. x 2 ft.
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005-001     Actaea rubra     ( Red Baneberry )     
Part Shade     Zones 4-9 White flowers
A Northwest native. This woodlander transforms our hosta garden when its fluffy white flowers give way to clusters of lustrous red berries. From North America.  Spring. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.
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115-008D4     Adenophora 'Amethyst Chimes'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Lilac Pink flowers
A Joy Creek Selection. Even in November this vigorous perennial displays spires of long, down-facing bells of a smoky lilac pink.  Summer to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 2 ft.
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335-004     Adiantum venustum     ( Himalayan maidenhair fern )     
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 5-8
We grow this lovely creeping fern as a ground cover in the shady border along our drive. The delicate fronds rise on black stalks, their tiny fan-shaped segments giving the fern an airy quality. It stays somewhat evergreen for us but would be deciduous in colder climates.    6 in. x indeterminate
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117-009D4     Agapanthus 'Cobalt'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Cobalt Blue flowers
A fine cobalt blue selection which we grow along a walkway leading to the Lavender Path. Sturdy, three-foot flower stems bear globular flower heads.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 18 in.
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117-004D4     Agapanthus 'Gayle's Lilac'     ( Lily of the Nile )     
Sun     Zones 7-10 Lilac Pink flowers
This South African perennial has broad, evergreen, strap-like basal foliage. The lilac flowers are borne in globe-like umbels of 30 to 40 flowers. Mid-sized.  Summer. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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117-002D4     Agapanthus 'Joyful Blue'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Bright Lavender Blue flowers
Our nursery's selection of a mid-height Agapanthus with bright lavender blue flower heads fading to a milky lavender. A fine complement for the mixed border.  July to August. bloom   26-30 in. x 18-24 in.
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117-006D4     Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Deep Violet Blue flowers
This South African beauty has an elegant form with towering globes of deep violet blue flowers and glossy, strap-like basal foliage. Even the seed heads are attractive.  July to August. bloom   35-38 in. x 24-30 at base
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117-005D4     Agapanthus 'Snowdrops'       
Sun     Zones 7-10 White flowers
An introduction from New Zealand. This South African perennial has broad, strap-like basal foliage that is semi-evergreen. A free-flowering dwarf with star-burst heads of white flowers all summer.  Summer. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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117-021D4     Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud' (The Saratoga Horticulture Foundation)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones (7)8-9 Dark Blue flowers
Many agapanthus cultivars have proven surprisinly cold-hardy for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. 'Storm Cloud' is no exception, surviving the exceptionally cold winter of 2008-09 with no damage. Very attractive, large umbels of richly colored tubular flowers open atop sturdy, upright stems. These stems have black streaking reflecting the influence of the dark flowers.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 3 ft.
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156-006     Agastache 'Apricot Sunrise' (Du Fresne)       
Sun     Zones (7)8-9 Peachy Orange flowers
This cross between two New Mexican hyssops has lance-shaped gray green leaves with a citrusy-anise scent. It needs good drainage to survive our northwest winters but is very happy in our dry summers. The tubular flowers are well-known for attracting hummingbirds, but also appeal to bees and butterflies.  Summer to fall. bloom   18 in. x 18 in.
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156-017     Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'       
Sun     Zones 7-10 Apricot flowers
From a seed strain developed by Thompson and Morgan. This carefree bloomer relishes sun and good drainage. It is significantly shorter than the species flowering throughout the summer into the fall. The short, tubular coral colored flowers are a must for hummingbirds.  Summer to fall. bloom   18 in. x 8 in.
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156-029     Agastache 'Black Adder'       
Sun     Zones 6-9 Violet Blue flowers
(A. rugosum x A. foeniculum) A real trouper in our low-water border, this blooms non-stop until autumn. Violet-blue flowers emerge from very dark (almost black) buds in dense, 4-inch long spikes. They are a great way to attract bees into the garden. The mid-green lance-shaped foliage is highly aromatic, making it attractive to gardeners but not to deer.  July to October. bloom   36 in. x 30 in.
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156-008     Agastache 'Blue Fortune'       
Sun     Zones 6-9 Lilac Blue flowers
All summer bloom spikes of lilac blue flowers are great for attracting bees and butterflies. The leaves of this upright perennial are aromatic and can be used to flavor tea. Very easy to grow and vigorous.  Summer. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.
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156-016     Agastache 'Coral Moon'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 (?) Dark Coral flowers
We have sold this at our nursery for two years with such success that we finally asked our friends at XERA Plants for permission to list this lovely smoky coral hyssop in our catalogue. Lightly aromatic green foliage.  Summer to fall. bloom   30 in. x 12 in.
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156-021     Agastache 'Firebird'       
Sun     Zones 6-10 Copper Orange flowers
Elegant upright branches bear terminal whorls of coppery tubular flowers all summer. The foliage has a very attractive fragrance. Hummingbirds favor its flowers.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   2-6 ft. x 1 ft.
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156-004D4     Agastache foeniculum       
Sun     Zones 6-10 Blue flowers
Sometimes called Anise hyssop for the scent of its foliage, this generous plant blooms from early summer to early autumn in our Texture Garden. Dense, almost fuzzy, whorls of tiny tubular flowers. Self-seeds but is not difficult to control.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 1 ft.
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156-024D4     Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'     ( Golden anise hyssop )     
Sun     Zones 6-8 Medium Blue flowers
A great addition to the summer border with its golden foliage and complementary blue flowers. The foliage has the same delicious scent as the species Agastache foeniculum. Very useful in attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.  July to frost. bloom   30 in. x 12 in.
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156-002     Agastache pringlei       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Violet Pink flowers
Mexico, New Mexico. The three-inch long, dense floral heads are composed of whorls of 1/2-inch, tubular pink flowers with darker pink calyces. The mint-like foliage is very aromatic. This flowers non-stop.  Summer to fall. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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156-009     Agastache rupestris       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Orange/Lavender flowers
This native of the high mountains of the Southwest produces its dramatic orange flowers from high summer to first frost. The gray-green foliage has a pungent licorice scent. We grow this in our Point Garden where the drainage is sharp and it receives sun most of the day.  Summer to fall. bloom   18-24 in. x 18 in.
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156-022     Agastache 'Shaniko'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 (?) Creamy Orange flowers
Our friends at XERA Plants named this pale selection after Shaniko, the ghost town in eastern Oregon. Creamy orange flowers contrast with rusty red calyces giving this an otherworldly appearance.  Summer. bloom   30 in. x 12 in.
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156-015     Agastache 'Tutti Frutti'       
Sun     Zones 6-9 Deep Pink flowers
Perhaps a deep pink selection of Agastache barberi. This has masses of tubular flowers all summer. Ideal for attracting hummingbirds. The foliage is aromatic and the flowers taste like bubblegum.  Summer. bloom   3-4 ft. x 2 ft.
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342-001D4     Agave neomexicana       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Yellow flowers
We grow this in our rockery where its smaller size and colonizing habit seem right at home. The mature rosettes have thick, broad, blue green leaves which are tipped with dark burgundy needle-like points. In ten years this has created many offsets within a yard of the mother plant. In fall, spiders spin fantastic webs between the leaf tips. Needs sharp drainage and full sun.  Summer. bloom   8-10 in. x 12 in.
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342-007D4     Agave parryi var. truncata Gentry       
Sun     Zones (8)9-10 Yellow flowers
These are tissue cultured clones of a form collected by H.S. Gentry in Durango, Mexico, in 1951 and grown at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. The parent plant has broad blue gray leaves with purple black spines at their tips. Orange buds open to reveal yellow flowers. Agave can be sensitive to winter wet, however, they make fine container plants which can be protected from winter rains or excessive cold. We have grown a form of Agave parryi in a hot gravel bed for more than 10 years and it has never suffered.  Summer. bloom   2-3 ft. x 2-3 ft.
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271-005     Ajuga 'Mahogany'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Blue flowers
An excellent groundcover for moist, part shade areas. Lush, almost black-burgundy leaves accent the stunning bright blue flowers on 3-inch spikes.  Late spring. bloom   2 in. x indefinite.
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271-004     Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-8 Blue flowers
An excellent groundcover for moist, part shade areas. The tight, crisp-leafed rosettes have very dark crinkled purple foliage which shows off the cobalt blue flowers.  Spring to summer. bloom   6 in. x 12 in.
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271-001     Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Lace'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Blue flowers
A useful, fast-spreading, moisture loving, evergreen ground cover. We use this in a border where the marbled effect of burgundy, cream, green and sour cherry foliage are echoed in nearby Fuchsia 'David'.  Spring. bloom   3 in. x indefinite.
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271-003     Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Blue flowers
The exceptionally large crinkled foliage is bronze-purple which contrasts pleasingly with the 8-inch, dark blue flower spikes.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x indefinite.
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271-006     Ajuga reptans CHOCOLATE CHIP ('Valfredda')       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Purple Blue flowers
Originating from Valfredda Nursery in Italy, this dwarf groundcover is ideal for smaller gardens. The foliage has chocolate bronze highlights and forms a dense mat that is very low to the ground. In spring, there is a wonderful show of three-inch flower stems above the foliage, but it is really the color of the leaves that sells this plant.  May to June bloom   2-3 in. x 12 in.
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289-003     Alchemilla alpina       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-7 Chartreuse flowers
Fan-folded leaves open a soft apple green. The spring rain beads like mercury in their finely haired surfaces. Billows of small chartreuse flowers remain attractive throughout summer. A compact perennial.  Spring. bloom   5 in. x 20 in.
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289-001     Alchemilla ellenbeckii       
Sun     Zones 6-8 Yellow Green flowers
This low mat former is especially attractive because of its red stems. In summer, short clusters of yellow-green flowers are all but hidden by the evergreen foliage.  Spring. bloom   2 in. x 12 in.
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289-006     Alchemilla erythropoda       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-7 Yellow Green flowers
This is similar to Alchemilla mollis but much smaller in scale. The scalloped leaves measure 2 inches in width and 1.5 inches in length. Dainty spikes of green yellow flowers are best suited to the front of the border.  Late spring to late summer. bloom   6 in. x 15-18 in.
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289-010     Alchemilla mollis     ( Lady's mantle )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-7 Green Yellow flowers
This clump-forming perennial stays mostly evergreen in our gardens. Billows of tiny yellow flowers adorn this over a very long time. Rain catches like beads in the folds of the pleated, softly hairy leaves.  Spring to fall. bloom   24 in. x 30 in.
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289-009     Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese'     ( Lady's mantle )     
Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Greenish Yellow flowers
A selection from Jelitto Perennial Seeds of this garden favorite with large fan-folded leaves of gray green and greenish yellow flowers.  Spring to fall. bloom   12 in. x 20 in.
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120-010D4     Allium cernuum       
Sun     Zones 4-10 Pink flowers
This N. American native forms unusual whorls of low, narrow, strap-shaped foliage. Foot high stems bear loose umbels of pendant flowers.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   1 ft. x 2 in.
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120-007     Allium schoenoprasum     ( Chives )     
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pale Purple flowers
Yes, chives make worthy garden plants. They have attractive, dark green, tubular foliage and umbels of pale purple flowers during the summer. They are also excellent in containers.  Summer. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.
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120-009     Allium senescens ssp. montanum var. glaucum       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Bright Pink flowers
We grow this along our sunny Lavender Walk. Although the flowers make showy, rounded globes, it is the foliage that interests us most. The flattened and somewhat twisted grass-like blades are blue green and form an attractive swirling pattern that enlivens this area for a long time. The foliage has a light onion scent.  July to August. bloom   6 in. x 1 ft.
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120-023     Allium sikkimensis       
Sun     Zones 6-10 Blue flowers
Excellent small bulb for summer interest. The nodding, blue umbels are composed of up to 10 bell-shaped flowers. Try this in a dry border. You will be cheered.  Early summer. bloom   6-10 in.
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120-003D3     Allium sphearocephalum     ( Drumhead Allium )     
Sun     Zones 4-10 Pink flowers
Plump flower globes emerge from pointed buds atop midgreen linear foliage. Echo the rounded flower heads throughout a bed or border to great effect.  Summer. bloom   20 in. x 12 in.
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120-012D3     Allium stellatum     ( Prairie onion. )     
Sun     Zones 5-9 Rose flowers
Although the standard description of this prairie native says that it blooms after the foliage dies back, our form (perhaps due to our temperate climate) maintains its foliage during bloom. The two-inch rosy globe flowers are produced on and off from midsummer forward.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   8-14 in. x 3-4 in.
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120-011D3     Allium taquetii       
Sun     Zones 6-9 Pink flowers
We grow this in a raised gravel bed. This Korean bulb blooms surprisingly in late summer and is a welcome addition to round out the flowering onion season. Rounded pink globes rise on upright stems.  Late summer. bloom   8-10 in.
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450-001D4     Aloe striatula       
Sun     Zones (7)8-10 Yellow Orange flowers
We have grown this for years in a cold greenhouse where it has thrived despite our neglect. We now realize that this is indeed winter hardy for us but needs good drainage to survive our winter wet. Perhaps a site under the eaves of a house with good light would be appropriate. The thick green, succulent, concave leaves are 9 inches long tapering to a point. It produced a dazzling panicle of tubular, orange yellow flowers.  Summer. bloom   3 ft.
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870-001     Alonsoa incisifolia       
Sun     Zones 9-10 Scarlet flowers
Peru, Chile. This is probably not winter hardy but this evergreen shrub puts on a non-stop show throughout the growing season. The slightly hooded flowers are orange with a purple black throat. They show off nicely against the mint-like gray green foliage.  Late spring to fall. bloom   1-3 ft. x 3 ft.
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719-001     Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureus'     ( Gold meadow foxtail )     
Sun     Zones 4-8
The evergreen blades can be entirely yellow or green with a yellow stripe but the overall effect is that of a gold grass. We cut this back several times last year, always with the same results - rapid new growth. The tufted gold mounds are especially lovely in combination with dark foliaged plants.  Summer to fall. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.
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332-002-1     Alstroemeria 'Butterscotch'     ( Peruvian lily )     
Sun     Zones 7(8)-9 Apricot flowers
This exceptional selection fits beautifully into the blue and peach section of the Four Seasons Garden. Its butterscotch and apricot tones enhance Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold', Canna 'Wyoming', and Thymus 'Gold Transparent' which grow nearby. Tall and upright.  Late May through October. bloom   4 ft. x 2 ft.
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332-005-1     Alstroemeria 'Dusty Rose'     ( Peruvian lily )     
Sun     Zones 7(8)-9 Dusty Pink flowers
Terminal clusters of dusty pink lily shaped flowers with darker interior streaking.  Summer. bloom   2.5 ft. x 2 ft.
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332-117D4     Alstroemeria 'Pink Lemonade'       
Sun     Zones 7(8)-9 Assorted Pinks flowers
A Joy Creek Introduction for 2006. The three, soft pink, outer petals are barred in rich rose. The inner petals are splotched yellow with dark dashes. Very free flowering and upright.  Summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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725-001-1     Amaryllis belladonna     ( Naked ladies )     
Sun     Zones 7-10 Pink flowers
Sometimes called resurrection lilies because their strap leaves, which appear in spring, completely disappear before the stout flower stems come to life bearing their mid-sized, out-facing lilies. The flowers are scented.  Late summer. bloom   2 ft.
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272-003D4     Amsonia hubrechtii       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Sky Blue flowers
Long a mainstay in gardens in the mid-Atlantic states, prized especially for its starry blue flowers in spring and the intense yellow of its narrow linear leaves in autumn. This clumping perennial looks good all summer, too, its narrow leaves adding a feathery backdrop to the border.  Late spring. bloom   3 ft. x 4 ft.
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272-002D4     Amsonia illustris       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Pale Blue flowers
We are repeatedly asked about this central N. American native during the summer when it is resplendent with clusters of tiny pale blue stars. Broad foliage turns gloriously gold in the fall. Moist, well-drained soil.  Late spring. bloom   4 ft. x 4 ft.
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272-004-1     Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Periwinkle Blue flowers
This species has the same ease of care of other Amsonia. A compact plant with thin willowy foliage. Sprays of starry blue flowers in late spring. Plant in moist, well-drained soil.  Late spring. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.
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761-001D4     Anemanthele lessoniana     ( Gossamer grass. )     
Sun     Zones 7-9
New Zealand. This is reported to self-seed, but, in eight years, we have never had any seedlings. Very fine evergreen foliage is olive green with coppery highlights forming a billowing mound. Flowering stems are about 4 feet long and have a rosy cast. We grow it in a dry bed.    30 in. x 30 in.
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100-005D4     Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prince Heinrich'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zone 4-8 Rose Pink flowers
Double rose pink flowers are 1 1/2 inches across with golden centers. They rise on 5-foot stems in our woodland setting where this vigorous plant is still in bloom toward the end of October. The basal foliage is distinctly narrow, three-lobed and tapering to a point down its five-inch length.  Mid-summer to autumn. bloom   3 ft. x 2 ft.
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100-025     Anemone hupensis v. japonica 'Bressingham Glow'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Dark Pink flowers
The dark pink flowers (sometimes doubled) have a fine sheen. These vigorous perennials are suitable from part shade to full sun.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-003D4     Anemone hybrida 'Alice' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-8 Light Pink flowers
Large, semi-double flowers on wiry stems.  Late summer to fall. bloom   24 in. x 18 in.
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100-035D4     Anemone hybrida 'Bowle's Pink' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
This extraordinarily robust plant produces masses of single pink flowers. Try this in a dry shade area. The open saucer-like flowers bloom over a long period.  Late summer to fall. bloom   2.5 ft. x indefinite.
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100-012D4     Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 White flowers
This vigorous, tall perennial has single white saucer-like flowers with a blush of pink on their reverses. Grow this in part shade or full sun for a generous display of flowers from late summer to fall.  Late summer to fall. bloom   4-5 ft. x indefinite.
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100-026D4     Anemone hybrida 'Konigin Charlotte' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Soft Pink flowers
The large soft pink semi-double flowers can reach 4 inches across. Extra detailing is found in the darker purple reverses of the outer sepals.  Late summer to fall. bloom   5 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-014D4     Anemone hybrida 'Kriemhilde' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Pale Purple Pink flowers
Semi-double, pale purple pink flowers with dark reverses.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-032D4     Anemone hybrida 'Lady Gilmour' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Soft Pink flowers
Extra large, fully doubled, soft pink flowers. The petals seem to dip in a wave-like pattern around the golden center. Blooms are 3 inches across. Grow in full sun or part shade.  Late summer to fall. bloom   5 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-027D4     Anemone hybrida 'Margarete' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Darker Pink flowers
Some sources say this is the same as A. 'Lady Gilmour.' Our form is definitely a darker pink with coarser, stiff, lightly haired foliage. Grow in full sun or part shade.  Late summer to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 2 ft.
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100-028D4     Anemone hybrida 'Pamina' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Rose flowers
Double rose flowers on this somewhat shorter form.  Late summer to fall. bloom   2-3 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-022D4     Anemone hybrida 'Richard Arends' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Rose/Soft Pink flowers
The soft pink 2.5-inch saucer-like flowers have distinctly bright golden centers and bicolored petals. The roundly lobed foliage is coarse and somewhat hairy. Grow in full sun or part shade.  Late summer to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-029D4     Anemone hybrida 'Whirlwind' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
The semi-double white flowers do create a "whirlwind" effect. This form has not spread as vigorously for us as other forms in our garden, although it does flower very freely.  Late summer to early fall. bloom   2 ft. x 2 ft.
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100-008D4     Anemone hybrida 'White' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 White flowers
This form has a prominent place in our gardens and remains a best seller. Very tall, erect stems of white rayed flowers around a golden center.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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100-015     Anemone leveillei       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 White flowers
Somewhat low and shrubby in appearance bearing lots of mid-sized white flowers. During the cold months, it forms a tidy rosette of large, rugged, deeply divided leaves.  Mid-spring. bloom   24-30 in. x 24 in.
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100-007     Anemone multifida       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 2-8 Cream flowers
A vigorous rhizomatous perennial with finely cut foliage. It produces umbels of 2 to 3 creamy flowers, each about one inch across.  Spring. bloom   12 in. x 6 in.
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100-006     Anemone multifida var. citrina       
Sun, Part Shade     Zone 2-8 Cream Yellow flowers
A yellow flowered form of this meadow anemone. Very frilly, deeply cut basal foliage. The upright stems bear two to three slightly cupped flowers.  Summer bloom   12 in. x 6 in.
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100-004     Anemone narcissiflora       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 White flowers
Wonderful clumping windflower with rounded, deeply lobed leaves. It bears umbels of white six-sepaled flowers.  Late spring. bloom   16 in. x 18 in.
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100-024     Anemone nemerosa       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
These delightful spring ephemerals give cheer to a shade or meadow garden. They increase by rhizomes and are dormant during much of the year. The well-divided foliage has a frilly look. It is topped by inch-wide starry flowers.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.
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100-019     Anemone nemerosa 'Bracteata Pleniflora'       
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
This is a curiously beautiful variety of the creeping woodland perennial. The flowers are semi-double with a showy ruff of tepals behind them. Many of the tepals have white variegation.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.
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100-031     Anemone nemerosa 'Bronze Leaf'       
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
This bronze leafed form of woodland anemone has nicely contrasting white flowers.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.
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100-038     Anemone nemerosa 'Flore Pleno'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
This delightful spring ephemeral gives cheer to a shade or meadow garden. It increases by rhizomes and goes dormant during much of the year. The well-divided foliage is frilly. The flowers are double white.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.
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100-030     Anemone nemerosa 'Green Finger'       
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Pale Green flowers
We acquired this variant of woodland anemone from Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne. The flowers seem to have disappeared and in their stead are long-fingered tepals around attenuated flowers. Very unusual but also attractive.  Spring. bloom   3-5 in. x 12 in.
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100-037     Anemone nemerosa 'Robinsoniana'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Lavender Blue flowers
For those who do not like white in the garden, this blue flowered selection is a pleasing choice for a woodland or meadow garden. This is rhizomatous and naturalizes readily going dormant after bloom. The foliage is well-divided and frilly. The flowers are single and lavender blue.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.
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100-033     Anemone sylvestris     ( Snowdrop anemone )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 White flowers
A lovely spring ephemeral, emerging from fibrous roots in spring. The solitary large white flowers have golden centers.  Spring. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.
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100-018     Anemone sylvestris 'Elise Fellman'       
Part Shade     Zone 4-8 White flowers
This is new to us, but the double white flowers resembling white pompoms sound like a must to cheer up for the woodland garden.  Spring and fall. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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100-009D4     Anemone vitifolia 'Robustissima'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Soft Pink flowers
A vigorous fall-blooming Himalayan anemone with grape-leafed (Vitis) foliage and single, soft pink flowers.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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696-001     Anomatheca laxa       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 Coral Pink flowers
We grow this cormous perennial at the base of the apricot-colored rose 'Rachel Bowes Lyon'. Its coral pink flowers are six-petaled with a red splotch on the lower three petals.  May to July. bloom   6-12 in.
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380-001     Antennaria rosea     ( Pussy toes )     
Sun     Zones 4-9 Pink flowers
Dense silvery foliaged mat-former ideal for a rock garden. This evergreen Northwest native has distinctive 'pussy-toe' flower heads on short stems.  Spring. bloom   2 in. x 15 in.
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431-001D3     Anthericum liliago     ( St. Bernard's lily. )     
Sun     Zones 7-9 White flowers
The racemes of small starry white flowers rise out of grassy foliage from late spring to early summer.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   2 ft x 6 in.
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695-001D4     Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-10 White flowers
A short-lived perennial with lacy, rich purple-brown leaves and stems that add both color and texture to the garden. We grow this in the pink section of the Four Seasons Garden.  Midspring to early summer. bloom   3 ft. x 1 ft.
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006-001     Aquilegia akitensis (flabellata)     ( Columbine )     
Sun     Zones 7-9 Blue/White flowers
With its blue-green foliage, compact habit, and large blue and white flowers, this is a plant that customers clamor for when it is in bloom.  Spring into early summer. bloom   15 in. x 18 in.
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006-004     Aquilegia alpina     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-7 Blue flowers
Finely divided, slightly blue-green foliage. Dark stems bear terminal racemes of nodding blue flowers with inch-long spurs.  Late spring. bloom   18 in. x 12 in.
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006-006     Aquilegia atrata     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Red Purple flowers
Rich red-purple spurred flowers grace this alpine gem.  May to July. bloom   2 ft. x 12 in.
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006-043     Aquilegia caerulea     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Blue/White flowers
This Rocky Mountain native has quite large bicolor flowers of blue and white. Try it in the border front or the rockery.  Late spring into midsummer. bloom   2 ft. x 12 in.
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006-042     Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Yellow flowers
Like a shooting star in the garden! The bright yellow flowers have incredibly long spurs and seem to be in flight on their tall stems.  Spring. bloom   36 in. x 15 in.
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006-011     Aquilegia formosa     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Red Orange/Yellow flowers
We are pleased to offer this Northwest native. The jester-cap flowers have vivid short spurs atop yellow orange sepals and yellow petals. The somewhat blue green, Italian parsley-like foliage shows off the brilliance in these colors. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.
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006-025     Aquilegia fragrans     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 White flowers
Found in the sub alpine meadows of Pakistan and northern India, this unusual sweetly scented columbine is a candidate for the front of any well-draining border where you can sniff it.  12/6/2004 bloom   32 in. x 12 in.
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006-020     Aquilegia 'Ruby Port'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-8 Wine Red flowers
Double flowers of rich dark red. A stunning older variety recently reintroduced in commerce.  Spring to early summer. bloom   28 in. x 20 in.
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006-036     Aquilegia sibirica 'Biedermeier'     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Mixed flowers
Short-stemmed perennials with distinctive almost upward-facing flowers from pink to purple or blue.  Spring to mid-summer. bloom   20 in. x 12 in.
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006-054     Aquilegia skinneri     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones (7)8-10 Orange/Red flowers
Countless flowers nod on well-branched stems. The flowers of this New Mexican native are greenish orange with long red spurs.  Spring to mid-summer. bloom   3 ft. x 12 in.
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006-060     Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold'     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-8 Blue and Rose flowers
The rich golden spring foliage makes this columbine ideal for drawing the eye into the woodland garden. The foliage matures to lime green in the summer.  Spring to midsummer. bloom   24 in. x 18 in.
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006-047     Aquilegia 'Woodside Variegata'     ( Variegated Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Mixed Blues and Whites flowers
We grow this for the dappled yellow variegation on the green foliage more than the flower.  Spring to mid-summer. bloom   20 in. x 12 in.
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007-013     Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Old Gold'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 White flowers
The dark green foliage with its wide, gold margins usually stops visitors to the Shade Garden in their tracks. This forms a luscious dense mat that is topped with small white flowers. We combine it with black mondo grass and Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'.  May. bloom   2-4 in. x 18 in.
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007-007     Arabis x sturii       
Sun     Zones 5-9 White flowers
A choice SE European rock garden plant. Compact shiny, dark, evergreen rosettes.  Spring. bloom   5 in. x 15 in.
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410-014D4     Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'     ( Sonoma manzanita )     
Sun     Zones 7-9 Pink flowers
Use this upright, evergreen shrub as a specimen in a mediterranean border. As the shrub matures, older branches develop mahogany coloration. The thickened leaves are loosely adpressed to the stems, revealing their semi-glossy undersides while their downy, matte upper surfaces are somewhat concealed. The pink flowers of spring give rise to dark fruits in summer.  Spring. bloom   4 ft. x 30 in.
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410-011D4     Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'     ( Manzanita )     
Sun     Zones (7)8-9 White flowers
For a rockery or sunny slope, this evergreen shrub would be ideal. Young leaves are bronze, thickening like eucalyptis leaves and becoming gray blue as they age. Because of the pink immature stems, the blush on the small bell-shaped flowers, and the outline of red around each leaf, the plant often seems enveloped in a pink haze. In addition to all these features, the mature branches become woody and are clad with patches of mahogany bark.  Spring bloom   15 in. x 6 ft.
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598-001D4     Ardisia japonica       
Part Shade     Zones 7-10 Pink flowers
This compact, low, evergreen shrub is a good glossy-leaved groundcover for a woodland garden. Always attractive, it grows even more so late in the season when it bears small, pink, bell-shaped flowers which later form red, persistent berries. Colonizes slowly by underground runners.  Autumn. bloom   18 in. x indefinite.
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598-003D4     Ardisia japonica 'Dragon Brocade'       
Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Pink flowers
We received this wonderful variegated shrub from Dan Heims after one of his trips to Japan. The evergreen leaves have a high gloss and are lightly ruffled along their edges. They have a central green eye ringed by a broad green-gold band and often there is yet another dark green band along the margins of the leaves. The green-gold fades to an attractive cream with age. Tiny soft pink flowers bloom under the foliage. Late in the season these will develop into red fruits which persist through the winter.  Spring to summer. bloom   18 in. x indefinite.
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124-016D3     Arisaema thunbergii subsp. urashima       
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 8-9
We raised this from seed given to us by the late Kazushige Ozawa who had collected this plant in the wild. Individual leaves, composed of many leaflets, emerge in March. The pale spathe tube and dark cobra-like hood enclose a spadix with a very long, tapering filament extending from its tip (possibly used to stabilize the plant).  April to May. bloom   12-24 in. x 12 in.
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774-001D2     Arisarum proboscideum     ( Mouse plant )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Brown Purple flowers
Curious, hooded purple-brown flowers rise out of large arrowhead shaped, dark green leaves. This is mostly dormant by the time the heat of late summer arrives. Children love it.  Spring. bloom   6-7 in. x 10 in. or more
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125-002     Armeria juniperifolia       
Sun     Zones 8-9 Pink flowers
From central Spain. Always in bloom when we reopen the nursery in March and still producing random bloom when we close in November, these tufted evergreen perennials are incredibly useful for rock gardens, troughs and border fronts. Tiny, round, pink flower heads rise out of low needled foliage.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   3 in. x 6 in.
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125-006     Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's'       
Sun     Zones 5-8 Deep Rose flowers
Always in bloom when we reopen the nursery in March and still producing random bloom when we close in November, these tufted evergreen perennials are incredibly useful for rock gardens, troughs and border fronts. This form has rose-pink flower heads on very dwarf stems.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   2 in. x 6 in.
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125-003     Armeria latifolia 'Bees' Ruby'       
Sun     Zones 8-9 Red Pink flowers
We are amazed to find this in bloom in December. The long-stemmed, large flowers are suitable for cuts. Grass-like foliage is evergreen.  June to August (and longer). bloom   12-15 in. x 8 in.
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125-001     Armeria maritima     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pink flowers
Always in bloom when we reopen the nursery in March and still producing random bloom when we close in November, these tufted evergreen perennials are incredibly useful for rock gardens, troughs and border fronts. This sea thrift forms dense tufts of linear foliage. From spring through summer stiff 8 in. stems bear a profusion of pink flowers.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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125-009     Armeria maritima 'Alba'     ( Thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3-9 White flowers
A small clump-forming perennial with linear evergreen foliage. Numerous small cluster-headed flowers bloom on stiff stems early in the season and carry on to summer and sometimes later. This is always one of the earliest and most reliable bloomers.  Spring to summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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125-004     Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Pride'     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pink flowers
The flowers are a deeper rose color than the species.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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125-008     Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3-9 Rich Rose flowers
The narrow needle-like foliage is blue green with a purple cast turning very dark red in the fall and winter. For us the compound flower heads continue to bloom well into the winter.  Spring to summer. bloom   6-8 in. x 8 in.
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125-005     Armeria maritima 'Victor Reiter'     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pink flowers
Very tiny pink flowers on this rock garden treasure.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   3 in. x 6 in.
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125-007     Armerica maritima 'Vindictive'       
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pink flowers
Clumping evergreen perennial with rich green, linear foliage. This shorter and has smaller flowers than the species. In our climate, it blooms much of the year except during the coldest months.  Spring to summer. bloom   6 in. x 12 in.
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713-001-1     Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3-8 White flowers
This shrub begins its multi-season interest with a spring show of white flowers which develop into shiny, black fruits in summer that persist into winter. By autumn, the green waxy foliage takes on red and smoky purple tones. 'Autumn Magic' is both ornamental and useful for wildlife.  Spring. bloom   7-8 ft. x 7 ft.
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101-005     Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Grey Yellow flowers
The deeply divided, silver-gray foliage is almost fern-like. It is soft to the touch and highly aromatic. We grow it in a hot-spot at the front of the border where it serves as a foil for pale yellow and pink blooming perennials.  Summer. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.
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101-016     Artemisia frigida       
Sun     Zones 3-10 Yellow Brown flowers
No matter which common name you use - Fringed sage or Silky wormwood - you know this has a feathery, fine-leaved appearance. Yet another common name, Prairie sagewort, tells us it is a prairie plant and indeed very cold-hardy and drought-tolerant. We grow it for its wooly, gray, aromatic foliage. This would make a beautiful groundcover for cold, dry regions.  August. bloom   .5 to 1.5 ft. x 1 to 1.5 ft.
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101-010     Artemisia 'Huntington Gardens'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Yellow flowers
The deeply divided frosted green foliage has a snow-flake pattern when viewed from above. Because of its height, it serves as a wonderful filigreed background in our Dry Border where it shows off the darker leaves of cistus and hebes.  Summer bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.
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101-018D4     Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Creamy White flowers
A tall stately perennial that has purple stained stems and young foliage. The creamy white flower heads reach great heights.  Late summer. bloom   5 ft. x 3 ft.
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101-007     Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Mustard Yellow flowers
The leaves of 'Silver Queen' appear more rounded and possibly grayer than 'Valerie Finnis'. In our garden, it is also more upright. We contrast this upright perennial with fiery red Penstemon 'Razzle Dazzle' which helps the dull yellow artemisia flowers look their best.  Late summer to autumn. bloom   36 in. x 24 in.
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101-006     Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'       
Sun     Zone 4-9 Mustard Yellow flowers
The silvery blue foliage is a great foil for brightly colored flowers in the sunny border. Somewhat lax and spreading stems bear 8-inch flower spikes which some gardeners find unattractive but are attractive to winged garden visitors. Because it is herbaceous, it can easily be underplanted with spring bulbs to add early season interest.  Midsummer to autumn. bloom   30 in. x 24 in.
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101-001D4     Artemisia 'Powis Castle'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Yellow flowers
A woody perennial with dense clumps of feathery silver foliage. The texture of the leaves makes this an ideal background plant for the dry border where it can complement darker leaved plants. The dull flowers are often cut off before they bloom.  Late summer. bloom   2 ft. x 3 ft.
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101-002     Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'       
Sun     Zones 3-8 Yellow flowers
Very dissected, feathery foliage creates a low silver blue mound. Perfect to add both texture and silver into the dry border. Some gardeners find the yellow flowers clash with surrounding flowers and cut them off before they bloom.  Late summer. bloom   12 in. x 30 in.
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101-004     Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'       
Sun     Zones 3-8 Mustard Yellow flowers
An excellent icy-blue groundcover for a sunny, dry border. The 4-inch long leaves are evergreen, deeply lobed, and somewhat woolly. The blooms are fairly insignificant and their mustard color does not detract from the foliage.  Late summer. bloom   6 in. x 12-18 in.
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101-012     Artemisia versicolor       
Sun     Zones 6-10 Insignificant flowers
One of our favorite silvery ground covers. The feathery foliage seems to form delicate airy globes.  Summer. bloom   1 ft. x 1 ft.
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087-001     Arthropodium 'Purpureum Nanum'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 White flowers
This dwarf grassy perennial from New Zealand has beautiful purple-chocolate foliage. The white flowers are borne on 4-6 inch stems over a long period. It is featured in our Texture Garden.  Spring bloom   6 in x 6 in
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306-001D3     Arum italicum       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 Greenish White flowers
Semi-glossy, white-veined dark green leaves persist through the winter. In early summer, spathes of greenish white appear followed by brilliant red-orange beaded stems.  Spring. bloom   1 ft. x 1 ft.
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008-002     Aruncus aethusifolius       
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Creamy White flowers
A compact plant with finely cut foliage. The creamy panicles are reminiscent of astilbe. The foliage of this Korean ground cover turns yellow in the foliage.  Summer bloom   15 in. x 8 in.
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008-001D4     Aruncus dioicus     ( Goats beard )     
Part Shade     Zones 3-9 White flowers
Goats beard. Above its many branching stems rise large panicles of white flowers which give the overall plant a large feathery appearance. For the waterside or woodland garden. Found throughout the N. Hemisphere.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   7 ft. x 12-15 in.
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328-002-1     Arundo donax 'Variegata'     ( Variegated giant feather reed grass )     
Sun     Zones 6-8
This serves as a focal point in our new Rose and Clematis Border where we have contrasted the hot reds of Canna 'The President', red and blue Lobelias and purple-blue aconites with the stunning bright white margined leaves of this bold grass. High heat can fade the white to yellow-green by late summer. Gets 6-8 ft. here.  Midautumn. bloom   8-12 ft. x 4 ft.
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432-002     Asarum caudatum     ( American ginger )     
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Red Brown flowers
Odd pitcher-like flowers of ruddy brown hide in the semi-glossy heart-shaped leaves of this West Coast native. One of the few evergreen ground covers that will flourish under fir trees.  Spring. bloom   3 in. x 12 in.
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432-003     Asarum europaeum     ( European wild ginger )     
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Greenish Purple flowers
The rounded glossy leaves of this low carpeting ginger make it an ideal groundcover for a woodland setting. The evergreen foliage conceals the odd, bell-shaped flowers.  Late spring. bloom   3 in. x 12 in.
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432-007D4     Asarum splendens       
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 5-9 Maroon flowers
The very attractive silver mottled, dark green evergreen foliage deserves a special place in the woodland garden. The thickened leaves are so lovely you often miss the odd, 2-inch, 3-lobed flowers that rest on the ground below. Give it regular watering during the dry months. This spreads by short rhizomes and forms loose colonies.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x spreading
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009-117D4     Asclepias speciosa       
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pinkish White flowers
A seed-raised form from Northern California. Not only are the cluster-headed flowers attractive, the broad, gray leaves serve as larval food for Monarch butterflies. The late summer display of large seedpods is yet another attraction. A good addition for northwest gardens.  Summer. bloom   4 ft. x 2-3 ft.
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009-003D4     Asclepias syriaca       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Purple Pink flowers
The unusual blend of greenish purple and pink flowers is striking in our dry border garden. The large curved and spiny horn-like fruits are unforgettable in floral arrangements.  Summer. bloom   6 ft. x 2 ft.
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009-004     Asclepias tuberosa     ( Butterfly Weed )     
Sun     Zones 4-9 Yellow/Orange flowers
Rosy-orange buds open to clusters of yellow tipped starry orange flowers that are as attractive as the Monarch butterflies that make this their host. The foliage is matte green and narrow.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 1 ft.
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126-001D4     Asphodeline lutea     ( Yellow asphodel )     
Sun     Zones 5-9 Yellow flowers
A clump forming perennial with narrow, grass-like, blue green leaves that are attractive much of the year. It sends up dense spikes of fragrant yellow flowers.  Late spring. bloom   5 ft. x 1 ft.
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475-002D4     Asphodelus albus       
Sun     Zones 7-10 White flowers
When the five-foot spikes come into bloom in our Four Seasons Garden, they cause quite a stir. Numerous branched spikes, literally covered in large, starry white flowers, rise out of a basal clump of broad, flattened foliage. The leaves are blue green and about two-and-a half feet long.  Spring. bloom   3-5 ft. x 2-3 ft.
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313-002     Asplenium x ebenoides     ( Dragons tail fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5-10
(Asplenium platyneuron x Camptosorus rhizophyllus) Evergreen. This natural intergeneric cross is found on limestone sites in the eastern part of the US. Its common name "dragon tail fern" well describes the irregular shape and carriage of the evergreen blades. Its specific name refers to the dark color of the stipe (the stem part of the frond).    8 in. x 8 in.
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128-049D4     Aster amellus 'Doktor Otto Petschek' (Van de Schoot)       
Sun     Zone 5-8 Lavender flowers
This classic compact aster grows happily here on a partly sunny, but fairly dry, hillside. It is rounded in habit with dark green, lance-shaped leaves. By early August, it is haloed in well-branched flowering stems waiting to explode into a colorful late season show. Individual rayed-flowers have yellow centers.  Late August into autumn. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.
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128-003D4     Aster 'Blue Butterfly'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Light Blue flowers
Daisy-like flowers of light blue on airy looking perennial.  August to September. bloom   3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.
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128-045D4     Aster 'Chatterbox' (Baker's Nurseries)       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Pale Pink flowers
A truly small aster that is at home in either the border or in a container. It is a strong grower with a very tight growth habit. The pale flowers have narrow petals and are quite large for such a short plant. It does need some moisture during the growing season.  Late summer. bloom   14 in. x 14 in.
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128-035     Aster ericoides 'Erlkonig'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Light Violet flowers
Asters are one of the backbones of the late summer garden. Daisy-like flowers of light violet.  September to November. bloom   3 ft. x 4 ft.
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128-027D4     Aster frikartii 'Moench' (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Lavender Blue flowers
Its parentage gives this amazing aster great hardiness as well as the ability to flower much of the growing season. The 3-inch lavender blue flowers with golden central disks are carried on upright branching stems. GPP.  June to September. bloom   2 ft. x 2 ft.
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128-040D4     Aster lateriflorus 'Prince'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Pink and White flowers
This is deservedly popular. We planted 'Prince' in the white and black section of the Clematis and Rose Border where it formed a tidy perennial with narrow purple-brown foliage which contrasted beautifully with the white banded blades of nearby Miscanthus 'Cosmopolitan'. In the fall, this is covered with a cloud of tiny white ray-flowers with raspberry pink centers. GPP.  September to October. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.
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128-002     Aster 'Lilac Blue Admiral'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Medium Blue flowers
Asters are one of the backbones of the late summer garden. Their daisy flowers are an essential in fall cut-flower arrangements. 'Lilac' Blue Admiral' has medium blue flowers.  August to September. bloom   3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.
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128-052     Aster modestus       
Sun     Zone 3-8 Rich Lavender flowers
This running aster naturalizes well in difficult dry or cold sites, even in clay-based soils. The simple ray-flowers continue throughout the summer contrasting nicely with the dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Generally found along the Canadian border west of the Great Lakes.  June to August. bloom   1 ft. x spreading.
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128-001D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Poetschke'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Salmon Pink flowers
A very generous display of bright ray flowers on this mid-height aster. Grown a little lean, it stays politely upright.  Late summer to early fall. bloom   4 ft.
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128-033D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Rich Pink flowers
Asters are one of the backbones of the late summer garden. Daisy-like flowers of rich pink with lemon yellow disks. An essential in fall cut-flower arrangements.  August to September. bloom   3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.
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128-038D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Deep Purple Blue flowers
A dwarf form that is literally covered with deep purple daisy-like flowers This excellent fall bloomer is very tolerant of dry conditions.  August thru October. bloom   18 in. x 30 in.
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128-006D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Septemberrubin' ('September Ruby') (E.Benary, Iby Walter 1951)       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Rich Red Pink flowers
This is the bees' favorite plant at the nursery in September. There is waiting room only for all the pollinators that hover over the richly colored, double flowers. The 1-1/4-inch flowers have narrow petals and golden yellow eyes. We couple this with Anemone 'Lady Gilmour' for a dazzling bloom combination. Grow lean to keep the tall stems from getting floppy or be prepared to stake.  September to early October. bloom   5.5 ft. x 4-5 ft.
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128-023D4     Aster novi-belgii 'Alice Haslam' (A.H. Harrison, ca. 1958)       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Rose Red flowers
Because of its compact habit, this early blooming aster is excellent for the border or for containers. The nicely rounded shape shows off the masses of small, single flowers to great advantage.  Late summer. bloom   10 in. x 18 in.
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128-039     Aster novi-belgii 'Daniella'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Lilac Blue flowers
This very compact, late blooming aster always sells out when it comes into bloom. The low mound is literally covered with small double flowers. Very good at the edge of a border or a container. It is quite drought tolerant.  September. bloom   8 in. x 36 in.
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128-005D4     Aster novi-belgii 'Lady in Blue'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Lavender flowers
This forms a low mound of lavender blue daisy-like flowers.  August to September. bloom   16 in. x 16 in.
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128-016     Aster novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenberg'.       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Mid-blue flowers
A terrific low-mounding aster to brighten the late season border. It forms very dense pools of daisy-like flowers.  August to October. bloom   14 in. x 18 in.
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128-046D4     Aster novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel' (Zur Linden, 1969)       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Deep Pink flowers
This delightful compact aster has single daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The dark green foliage is very disease-resistant.  Late summer to autumn. bloom   8-10 in.
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128-004     Aster pringlei 'Monte Casino White'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
A cloud of tiny white flowers with yellow eyes rise on upright stems.  Late summer to fall. bloom   36 in. x 12 in.
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128-047     Aster 'Starlight'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Purple Red flowers
A short aster with medium sized, single blooms which continue over an extended period. The narrow petals give the brightly colored flowers a spidery effect. This is vigorous yet compact.  Late summer. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.
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128-034     Aster tongolensis 'Napsbury'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Violet Blue flowers
W. China to India. Simple flowers of violet blue have very narrow petals that reflex. This accents the bright, golden-orange eye. The dark green leaves are oblanceolate.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   20 in. x 12 in.
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128-032     Aster 'Wood's Blue'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Blue flowers
One of a series of asters that are short in stature. This is one of the most compact cultivars we grow. It is also drought tolerant, flourishing in our no-water border. When in bloom, the green foliage is almost completely obscured by the mass of flowers.  Late summer to early autumn. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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128-044     Aster 'Wood's Purple'       
Sun     Zones 3-8 Deep Pinkish Purple flowers
The low compact asters reward the gardener for very little labor. This form stands up well to heat and humidity. It will even tolerate a bit of drought. The flowers are semi-double with a bright yellow eye and show off nicely against the dark green foliage.  Late summer to fall. bloom   12-16 in. x 16 in.
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129-015     Astrantia 'Claret'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-7 Wine Red flowers
Planted in our garden in combination with the dark burgundy strap leaves of Eucomis 'Oakhurst', purple-leaved heucheras and long-blooming Nepeta 'Walker's Low', 'Claret' never fails to draw attention. Umbels of one-inch, dark strawflowers rise up on near-black stems. These darken up best with good sun but can also be grown in dappled light. Long-lasting in cut-flower arrangements and also useful as dried flowers.  Early to midsummer. bloom   30-36 in. x 30 in.
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129-003     Astrantia major 'Alba'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 White flowers
An excellent plant for a woodland setting. Papery star-burst white flowers are great for cutting and drying. Needs moist, well-draining soil.  May to September. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.
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129-012     Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun     Zones 5-9 Dark Red flowers
Grow this in full sun for the best flower color. Papery, star-shaped, dark red flowers are great for cuts and drying. Needs moist, well-drained soil.  Summer. bloom   26 in. x 12 in.
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129-004     Astrantia major 'Rosea'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-9 Pink/Green flowers
An excellent plant for a woodland setting. Papery star shaped medium pink and green flowers are great for cuts and drying. Need moist, well-drained soil.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.
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129-016     Astrantia 'Ruby Wedding'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-7 Dark Red flowers
Named to honor the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Phyllis Barwood who found the plant in her garden in Oxfordshire, England. This is a dark flowered astrantia with dark burgundy stems and large five-lobed leaves. Try it as a cut flower!  Early to midsummer. bloom   12 in. x 18 in.
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312-011     Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'     ( Tatting fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 4-8
Tatting fern. The pinnae are rounded in shape and cling tightly down the blade like little crocheted balls arranged down a hook. This gives the fern a very textural appeal. Visitors often stop in their tracks as they try to figure out what they are looking at.    4-8 in. x 12 in.
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312-013     Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls' (Ballantyne) PP12803     ( Japanese painted fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 4-9
A selection from Terra Nova Nurseries and named for a well-known Oregon waterfall. The silver on the fronds gets more intense as the season progresses making the contrasting red stipes and veining even more dramatic later in the season.    18-28 in. x 15-24 in.
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312-002     Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum     ( Japanese painted fern )     
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 4-8
Herbaceous. Of the small hardy ferns, perhaps this is the most striking because of the silvery leaves and their red stems. GPP.    1 ft. x 2 ft.
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312-008     Athyrium otophorum     ( Eared lady fern )     
Part Shade     Zones 5-9
Japan and China. A deciduous fern. The new fronds are pale green with burgundy markings. As the fronds mature, they turn gray green with red on the stems. GPP.    12-18 in.
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566-003-1     Azara microphylla       
Sun, Shade     Zone 8-10 Yellow flowers
The small, rounded, somewhat glossy leaves are evergreen and create a lace-like pattern against the sky on this narrow upright small tree. Ours is now about 22 feet tall. It is fully tolerant of either sun or shade. The mature bark has patches of gray on brown. On sunny days early in the season, our lavender path smells like a bakery when the tiny yellow flowers emerge and give off their vanilla fragrance in the warming air.  Spring. bloom   30 ft. x 12 ft.
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