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011-001D4 Baptisia australis ( False Indigo ) 
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Baptisia australis is a handsome upright North American native with branching blue green stems which are covered with pea-like flowers in early summer. Both the beautiful flowers and black seed pods are suitable for flower arrangements. Drought tolerant. We grow it in our Texture Garden where customers comment on it all season. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer. bloom 5 ft. x 2 ft.
011-005D4 Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' ( Yellow False Indigo )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Bright Golden Yellow flowers
We have grown Baptisias for many years but never tried this species until recently. Because Baptisia australis has always been slow to develop to a mature size in our gardens, we anticipated that the same would be true of this species. However, in only two years, Baptisia 'Screamin' Yellow' formed an upright plant with bright terminal racemes of showy flowers. As a bonus, large black seed pods persisted until the end of the summer. Thanks are due to Larry Loman of Ridgecrest Nursery in Wynne, Arkansas for this color selection. June. bloom 2-3 ft. x 2 ft.
362-003D4 Begonia boliviana
Part Shade Zone 8, 9, 10 Hot Orange flowers
The narrow, angel-wing leaves of Begonia boliviana are outlined in red and suffused with pink. The 2-inch hot orange flowers are almost shocking in contrast. This can be tender so offer it protection, perhaps by growing it near the foundation of a house. Late summer. bloom 8-12 in. x 15-20 in.
362-001D4 Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana
Part Shade, Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
We have lost Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana in a very cold winter but usually it survives unscathed. Large, somewhat mottled, angel wing foliage with red reverses and red stems. Pendant clusters of soft pink flowers. Late to emerge, but blooms until fall frost. A Great Plant Picks selection. Midsummer. bloom 2 ft. x 2 ft.
362-002D4 Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana 'Alba'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana 'Alba' is a white flowered form of the hardy begonia with the same angel wing leaves that have red veined reverses and red stems. This has indeed proven hardy in our gardens. Mid- to late summer. bloom 2 ft. x 2 ft.
571-012D4 Berberis calliantha
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Pale Yellow flowers
SE Tibet. Discovered by the noted explorer Kingdon-Ward in 1924, Berberis calliantha is a low shrub that has small, glossy, holly-like leaves that are conspicuously powdery blue underneath. The foliage is complemented by attractive red purple stems. Occasional thorns are concealed on the underside of the stems. Although the literature says this stays about 3 feet tall, our old specimen is now 5 feet. Late spring. bloom 3-5 ft. x 3 ft.
571-018D4 Berberis kewensis (x)
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
We grow the evergreen Berberis x kewensis on a southern facing slope where it receives very little water during our dry summers. The glossy linear leaves are thick and lightly serrated and conceal spines beneath them. In autumn, the oldest leaves take on red tints which echo the red stems. Spring. bloom 6 ft. x 5 ft.
571-002D4 Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
"Glowing" may best describe Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'. This mid-sized deciduous shrub lights up the lower end of our lavender path much of the year. The leaves that are exposed to the sun are especially yellow, those that are in the shade are more chartreuse. There are thorns but they are soft enough that they bend easily to the touch. Midspring. bloom 5 ft. x 6 ft.
571-016D4 Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea Nana'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
The intensely golden yellow foliage of Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea Nana' greens up a bit as the leaves mature. This glowing, low, rounded shrub also features brilliant red berries in the fall. Midspring. bloom 24-36 in. x 20 in.
571-005D4 Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle' has deep red-purple foliage that greens out somewhat with the heat of summer. In our borders, this is a very compact and tidy deciduous shrub. The tiny yellow flowers produce bright red oblong fruits in the autumn. A Great Plant Picks selection. Midspring. bloom 12-16 in. x 16 in.
571-017D4 Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' (Wavecrest Nursery) is a lovely deciduous shrub with deep purple foliage which turns blazing scarlet in the autumn. This has been put on the Federal Rust Free list. Please wear gloves when handling this plant as it does have sharp spines. Midspring. bloom 18 in. x 18 in.
571-004D4 Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' is an ideal accent for the smaller garden. This columnar deciduous shrub has semi-glossy burgundy leaves that green as they age but never lose their purple glow. Should an occasional stem grow laterally, remove it. Midspring. bloom 5 ft. x 2 ft.
571-008D4 Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
We grow Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' in both sun and shade. 'Rose Glow' really does describe the rose infusion in the leaves of this deciduous shrub. However, there is an additional detail - white variegation that looks like streaks of paint on the younger leaves. As they age, they darken to all purple. This does have thorns but they are soft and bend to the touch. A Great Plant Picks selection. Midspring. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
339-015-1 Bergenia 'Abendglut' ('Evening Glow')
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 Rose Red flowers
Most of the year, the evergreen clumping perennial Bergenia 'Abendglut', has red-tinted, glossy green leaves with reddish reverses. Then the entire plant takes on attractive maroon red tones in winter. In spring, clusters of flowers appear above the ruddy foliage on 16-inch stems. Mid- to late spring. bloom 1 - 1.5 ft. x 1 - 1.5 ft.
339-020-1 Bergenia agavifolia
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Pink Blushed White flowers
Imagine thick leathery leaves measuring 14 inches long and 6 wide arching from long leaf stems. Further imagine these leaves turning rose colored and in turn deepening to purple red in the cold. Watch the sunlight halo the fine hairs along the margins of the leaves. Add in upright red flower stems which begin to rise in late winter and early spring, and you have some sense of the beauty of this evergreen perennial. Although Bergenia agavifolia is tolerant of some drought once established, occasional summer water will help keep this bergenia looking good throughout the seasons. March to May. bloom 12 in. x 12-16 in.
339-011D4 Bergenia 'Baby Doll'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Soft Pink flowers
Bergenia 'Baby Doll's rounded, bronze-tinted, evergreen leaves take on ruddy tones in the colder weather when they are at their most attractive. Mid- to late spring. bloom 12 in. x 18-24 in.
339-001D4 Bergenia 'Cambridge Rose'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rose Pink flowers
This cultivar has been a favorite with local gardeners for many years. The thick, leathery, rounded leaves measure 11 inches from stem to leaf tip and 5 inches across. They are basically apple green much of the growing season but in the fall they turn smoky red and maintain that color throughout the winter. In very cold regions below zone 5, Bergenia `Cambridge Rose' may not be reliably evergreen. April to June. bloom 12 in. x 24 in.
339-004-1 Bergenia cordifolia ( Elephant ears )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rose-Red flowers
Bergenia cordifolia is sometimes sold as 'Red Start' or 'Red Beauty'. This species is a classic plant for the winter garden. The large, leathery, heart-shaped leaves are tinted purple red in the winter. Late spring. bloom 24 in. x 30 in.
339-009 Bergenia omeiensis (emeiensis)
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8 Soft Pink flowers
We originally received this plant as Bergenia omeiensis and so have kept that nomenclature. Originating from Mt. Emei in Sichaun, China, this species is not nearly so hardy as B. cordifolia and its many cultivars, however, gardeners in milder climates will find this has its own distinct charm. The flattened, almost paddle-like, oblong leaves are smooth with only occasional notching along their margins. In the autumn, they are infused reddish brown. When mature they measure 6 inches long, including the leaf stem, and are 3 1/4 inches wide. The flowers are a very lovely pale pink with is set off by the dark calyces. May, June. bloom 14 in. x 14 in.
339-010D4 Bergenia purpurascens
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Purple Red flowers
East Himalayas. Evergreen, rubbery leaves measure 4 inches wide and 6 inches long on 4 inch stems. In the autumn, they turn tones of red and smoky purple red. The leaves also curl slightly like incomplete homemade sugar cones. Perhaps this creates a natural funnel for conducting rainwater. The nodding flowers of Bergenia purpurascens appear on strong purple stems. April to May. bloom 1-1.5 ft. x 1-2 ft.
339-018 Bergenia 'Ruby Elf'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rich Pink flowers
The mid-green leaves of Bergenia 'Ruby Elf' have a matte surface which turns blush red as the season begins to cool down. This is truly a dwarf form with leaves only 6 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. Try this as a small ground cover. Late winter. bloom 5-8 in. x spreading.
339-012-1 Bergenia 'Silberlicht' ('Silver Light')
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
The 8-inch, rounded, leathery leaves of Bergenia 'Silberlicht' are shallowly scalloped on their margins. They take on red tones in the winter. In early spring, the white flowers, which give the plant its name, emerge from pink buds. These flowers slowly fade to pink as they age. Early to mid-spring. bloom 12-18 in. x 18-24 in.
748-001 Berlandiera lyrata
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
New Mexico. The yellow rayed flowers of Berlandiera lyrata have a secret. They smell of chocolate. This attractive, long-blooming perennial needs sharp drainage. Mid-green foliage with silvery undersides. Summer. bloom 8 in. x 6 in.
374-001D4 Billardiera longiflora ( Climbing blueberry )
Sun Zones 8, 9 Pale Green flowers
The common name of Billardiera longiflora, Climbing blueberry, describes the striking purple-blue fruits that develop in late summer. Very dramatic climbing on a trellis on a south facing wall. Evergreen. Late summer. bloom 10 ft.
374-003D4 Billardiera longiflora var. fructoalba
Sun Zones 8, 9 Pale Green flowers
The Billardiera longiflora var. fructoalba is an uncommon evergreen vine that has small linear dark green leaves. The pale green flowers are followed by 3/4-inch white fruits. Late summer. bloom To 8 ft.
619-001 Blechnum spicant ( Deer fern )
Shade, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8
Blechnum spicant is evergreen. The sterile fronds grow horizontally around the upright fertile fronds which appear in midsummer. The sterile fronds are narrowly lance-shaped with blunt tipped individual segments. The overall effect is one of great symmetry. A Great Plant Picks selection. 8 in. x 24 in.
630-002 Bletilla striata
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Magenta flowers
Japan, China. The lance-shaped foliage of Bletilla striata seems more bamboo-like than orchid-like, but once the bell-shaped flowers begin to open, it becomes apparent that this is a terrestrial orchid. Grow this in a sheltered woodland setting. Gardeners at the colder end of its hardiness should mulch deeply before the winter. Spring to early summer. bloom 12 in. x 12 in.
630-003 Bletilla striata f. alba
Part Shade Zone 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
China, Japan. Sometimes we imagine a plant as delicate in appearance as an orchid could not be hardy in colder climates. Bletilla striata f. alba disproves that illusion. Well before bloom time, lance-shaped, almost grass-like foliage emerges. It is followed by lovely pale flowers with a subtle perfume. The show can continue for up to six weeks. Best of all, it is easy to grow in light shade in average, well-draining soil. Spring to early summer. bloom 12-24 in. x 12-24 in.
630-004 Bletilla striata 'Rosea'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Magenta Pink flowers
China, Japan. Bletilla striata 'Rosea' is a richly colored form of the hardy orchid has the same cold-hardiness as its white flowered compatriot. Grass-like foliage appears before the delicate flowers. We grow this with ease in our shade garden. Spring to early summer. bloom 12-24 in. x 12-24 in.
076-002D4 Brachyglotis 'Sunshine' (Senecio)
Sun Zones 8, 9, 10 Yellow flowers
Brachyglotis 'Sunshine' is a wide evergreen shrub from New Zealand. We grow this in front of our farm house in the Mixed Border. The slightly concave leaves are very attractive displaying a border of the densely hairy undersides against the gray green on tops. The flower heads are composed of yellow ray florets. (Formerly Senecio `Sunshine') Summer to fall. bloom 3 ft. x 6 ft.
667-003 Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Part Shade, Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Customers report that the Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' PP13,859 is very slug resistant which is good news because the heart-shaped leaves which are frosted in silver and veined in apple green are too good to waste. This is the best of the silver Brunneras we've grown. It is easy, reliable and always looks good. Lovely as a speciman or in a drift, either way it lights up the area where it grows. Try it in containers for the shade! A Great Plant Picks selection. Mid- to late spring. bloom 10 in. x 10 in.
281-031D4 Buddleia knappii
Sun Zones (7), 8, 9 10 Lavender flowers
From a distance, Buddleia knappii looks similar to B. loricata. However, this South African shrub is larger in scale, with foliage more than two times as long as that species. The young leaves have fine, silvery hairs over their highly textured surfaces. As they mature, they turn darker green. The leaf reverses are startlingly white with woolly hairs. The evergreen foliage makes it useful in the garden year-round. July to August. bloom 6 ft. x 10 ft.
281-032D4 Buddleia loricata
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Cream flowers
S. Aftica. Buddleia loricata is a relatively recent introduction to horticulture in the Pacific Northwest. We have been testing this on our dry hillside where it has been quite at home. Its evergreen gray leaves are puckered on top and have white woolly undersides. The creamy flowers bloom in terminal clusters at a surprisingly late time of year. They are fragrant. Midautumn to early winter. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
359-002 Buphthalmum salicifolium 'Alpine Gold'
Sun Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
Buphthalmum salicifolium 'Alpine Gold' is a carefree, long blooming perennial with dark green willowy foliage and bright yellow rayed flowers. Summer to fall. bloom 24 in. x 18 in.
828-001D4 Bupleurum fruticosum ( Shrubby hare's ear )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Yellow flowers
We're not sure the common name Shrubby hare's ear will strike a familiar chord with American gardeners. It seems somehow misleading. We have trialed this evergreen, mediterranean shrub in low-water borders, some of which fall into light shade, and found that they flourish despite our neglect. Tiny, yellow star-flowers make up the rounded umbels that are borne at stem terminals thoughout the summer. The dark leaves have silver central veins which echo the ghostly ash-gray color of the stems. Their semi-glossy upper surfaces are part of their beauty. Coastal gardeners will find this shrub a welcome addition. Midsummer to autumn. bloom 6 ft. x 8 ft.
591-003D4 Buxus sempervirens 'Marginata'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Creamy flowers
Buxus sempervirens 'Marginata' is a very useful compact evergreen shrub that holds the color of its creamy yellow margins well in both sun and shade. This has been very slow growing in our woodland garden. It is easily shaped to size in the spring. Spring. bloom 8 ft. x 10 ft.
591-001-1 Buxus sempervirens 'Variegatus'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
The evergreen shrub Buxus sempervirens 'Variegatus' was given to us many years ago with the name 'Variegatus' but we believed it to be synonymous with 'Marginata'. However, its leaves are different. They have irregular dark blue green centers encircled by wide creamy yellow margins. The shrub literally glows along our Fuchsia Path even though it has recently fallen into part-shade as surrounding shrubs attain their true heights. Spring. bloom 5 ft. x 3 ft.
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