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314-002D4     Daphne caucasica       
Part Shade     Zones 6-8 White flowers
This is not a showy bloomer but a very long one. The flower tubes are pink opening out to 4-lobed white flowers which are gathered in clusters at the stem tips. Their fragrance is spicy. The matte foliage is somewhat gray.  Late spring to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 4 ft.
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314-016D4     Daphne odora     ( Winter Daphne )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Purple Pink and White flowers
Everyone loves the alluring fragrance of this early blooming evergreen shrub. The glossy dark green foliage shows off the terminal clusters of waxy flowers which are followed by round red fruits in summer.  Late winter to early spring. bloom   4 ft. x 4 ft
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314-004D4     Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9 Red Purple and White flowers
This variegated form of winter Daphne has flowers that are slightly redder than the species. The flowers have white interiors. The leaf variegation is in irregular golden margins around the shiny green leaves. A very eye-catching evergreen shrub. GPP  Late winter to early spring. bloom   4 ft. x 4 ft.
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314-017D4     Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker'       
Sun     Zones 6-8 Rose flowers
(Daphne collina x D. arbuscula) This was found by its namesake at his nursery Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery and originally released through that nursery. This spontaneous hybrid has proven to be an easy-to-grow evergreen shrub that continues to bloom on new growth throughout the summer.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 6-8 ft.
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801-001-1     Darmera peltata       
Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
Perfect for customers with ponds or streams that cannot grow Gunnera. Although leaf-stems only reach 4 ft. and the parasol-like leaves about 2 ft. across, this Oregon native gives a similar big-leafed effect. The early cymes of pink flowers are soon followed by the rounded, deeply lobed leaves. Good red fall color.  Spring. bloom   4 ft. x 3 ft.
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157-006     Delosperma ashtonii       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Fuchsia Pink flowers
The succulent, lance-shaped leaves have sharp edges and are not rounded like many Delospermas. This mat former bears bright fuchsia colored flowers with yellow centers off and on throughout the season.  Summer. bloom   4 in. x 12 in.
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157-012     Delosperma 'Beaufort West'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Pink flowers
This diminutive beauty has very tiny, succulent, leaves. It bears half-inch ray flowers of the palest pink, each with a tiny yellow eye. This needs sharp drainage and lots of sun to keep it happy. Use it as a small groundcover or in a rockery.  Summer. bloom   1 in. x Indefinite
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157-009     Delosperma congestum (P.K.206)       
Sun     Zones 7-10 Bright Yellow flowers
A mat former with densely packed bead shaped leaves of yellow-green with clear yellow rayed flowers tucked right in the foliage.  Summer to early autumn. bloom   2 in.
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157-001     Delosperma cooperii       
Sun     Zones 6-10 Magenta Pink flowers
A fast growing South African succulent, blooming from June through August with a mass of 2-inch rayed flowers. Hardier than generally supposed but susceptible to winter wet. Needs good drainage.  June through August. bloom   4 in.
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157-014     Delosperma daveyi       
Sun     Zones 7-9 White flowers
The lobed, succulent leaves are reminiscent of a sedum with their bronze highlights and their red stems. The leaves are tiny - a quarter-inch wide and half-inch long. Small white rayed flowers all summer.  Summer. bloom   1 in. x indefinite
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157-002     Delosperma nubigenum       
Sun     Zones 5-10 Yellow flowers
This South African mat forming species is excellent for the rock garden or over a wall. Perhaps the hardiest of the species, specimens grow unprotected at the Denver Botanic Garden. One-inch rayed flowers.  May to June bloom   1 in.
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157-013     Delosperma 'Oberg'       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Pink flowers
This diminutive succulent has narrow gray green foliage. It is almost non-stop blooming. The 1/2-inch rayed flowers are pink in bud opening to a dusty pale pink. A tiny gem for the rock garden.  Spring to autumn. bloom   1.5 in.
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157-011     Delosperma sp. (Ruby Stars)       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Deep Rose flowers
A woody groundcover with open habit. This has longer narrow succulent foliage than our other Delosperma. Bursts of tiny dark rose starry flowers bloom non-stop through the summer.  Summer to autumn. bloom   2 in.
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157-003     Delosperma sp. aff. Deleeuwiae       
Sun     Zones 7-9 Yellow flowers
The glossy bead-like succulent foliage forms dense mats. The intensely yellow flowers have a sheen to them.  Summer. bloom   2 in.
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026-029     Delphinium English Hybrid Seedlings       
Sun     Zones 3-8 Mixed Colors flowers
These are seedlings from our traffic-stopping test garden. Most of these vigorous thick-stemmed perennials grow to 5 ft. They survived unstaked until struck by 30 mph winds one summer. They repeat bloom 2 to 3 times depending on the length of the season.  Summer. bloom   To 5 ft.
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621-005     Dendranthema weyrichii 'White Bomb'       
Su     Zones 4-8 White flowers
Once considered a chrysanthemum, this mat-forming, vigorous perennial produces masses of daisy-like flowers late in the season. The 2-inch flowers can have a blush of pink in them. Grow this versatile plant in the mixed border or even in a rockery.  Autumn. bloom   10 in. x 18 in.
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103-003D4     Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldgehange'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8
The German name of this grass means "golden pendant" describing the golden inflorescences on somewhat pendulous branches. The overall effect of this grass is a cloud of golden light. We add it as a textural element in our garden, but it is also stunning en masse. Thin hair-like foliage. Needs adequate moisture, so not suited for dry climates.    4 ft.
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103-004     Deschampsia 'Northern Lights'       
Part Shade     Zones 4-8
This short beautiful grass adds long term interest to our gardens where the cream variegated foliage shows its ethereal purple-pink tints in the winter and spring. It blooms on 10-inch stems forming a halo over the tawny foliage.    10 in.
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590-006D4     Deutzia crenata var. nakaiana 'Nikko'       
Part Shade     Zone 5-8 White flowers
The spring bloom produces abundant starry white flowers on this graceful low shrub. The lance-shaped leaves turn red-purple in autumn.  Late spring. bloom   2 ft. x 4 ft.
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590-002D4     Deutzia gracilis       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 White flowers
A graceful shrub with sprays of delicate white, scented flowers. The fall foliage is noteworthy.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   3 f. x 3 ft.
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590-007D4     Deutzia gracilis 'Chardonnay Pearls' TM       
Part Shade     Zones 6-8 White flowers
Lime-green foliage distinguishes this selection. The foliage is especially useful at illuminating the woodland garden. The pearls of the name must be the white flower buds that open to fragrant starry white flowers.  Late spring. bloom   20-36 in. x 3 ft.
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590-001D4     Deutzia 'Magician'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-8 Pink/White flowers
A mid-sized shrub with panicles of cupped pink flowers with white reverses. This is a time-tested plant.  Early summer. bloom   5 ft. x 5 ft.
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590-005D4     Deutzia scabra 'Variegata'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-8 White flowers
This large arching shrub offers much to the gardener. Upright white panicles of starry flowers honey the air. But it is the lovely white marbled foliage that adds the longest interest.  Spring to midsummer. bloom   10 ft. x 6 ft.
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027-024     Dianthus allwoodii 'Raspberry Sherbet' (x)       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Raspberry Violet flowers
Blue-green grass-like foliage with bright single flowers on mid-length stems.  Late spring to summer. bloom   8 in. x 6 in.
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027-034     Dianthus 'Aqua'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 White flowers
Double white flowers on foot-long stems are redolent with the scent of cloves. Dense blue-green foliage.  Late spring to summer. bloom   1 ft. x 15 in.
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027-006     Dianthus arenarius       
Sun     Zone 3 to 8 White flowers
Forms a mound of narrow bright green foliage sporting deeply fringed fragrant white flowers on 1-foot stems.  Summer. bloom   1 ft.
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027-110     Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Soft Pink flowers
Blue-green foliage and very fragrant single soft pink flowers with a darker eye. This is said to be tolerant of humidity.  Spring to summer. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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027-093     Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'       
Sun     Zones 5-8 Rose flowers
A carnation-type flower with a powerful clove scent. The large, double, rosy mauve blooms have a dark eye and rise 15 inches above the grass-like bluish foliage.  Spring to summer. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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027-019     Dianthus 'Bourbon'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
Very compact tufts of green grassy foliage. Short stems with pink flowers in early summer.  Early summer. bloom   2-3 in. x 6 in.
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027-031     Dianthus 'Charles Musgrave'       
Sun     Zone 5 to 9 White flowers
Very fragrant single white flowers with light green eyes.  May to July. bloom   16 in. x 24 in.
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027-030     Dianthus 'Crimson Treasure'       
Sun     Zone 5 to 9 Red Velvet flowers
Extremely fragrant. The flower color is reminiscent of an old, red velvet, ball gown. The ragged red petals are edged pink with flecks of pink throughout. 2 to 3 flowers per 10-inch stem. Blue-green foliage.  Summer. bloom   10 in.
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027-015     Dianthus deltoides       
Sun     Zones 3 to 10 White flowers
This Maiden Pink forms mats of dark green grass-like foliage from which rise delicate solitary very fringed flowers. They form pools in the Dry Border. There is some scent but you must use your imagination.  Summer. bloom   5 in. x 12 in.
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027-029     Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light'       
Sun     Zone 3-10 Cerise flowers
A mat-forming perennial with dense, green, short, narrow foliage that has purple highlights. The single cerise flowers bloom in great profusion.  Summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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027-025     Dianthus 'Essex Witch'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
Finely fringed semi-double rose pink flowers with darker markings. Fragrant.  Summer. bloom   6-8 in.
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027-035     Dianthus 'Eydangeri'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
The compact blue-green grassy foliage forms an attractive evergreen mound. The spidery flowers have a spicy fragrance.  Late spring. bloom   6 in. x 12 in.
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027-112     Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' ('Fire Witch')       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Carmine Magenta flowers
Rock garden pink. The very low tufts of blue foliage show off the single bright rose pink flowers. The flowers are very intensely scented.  June. bloom   6 in.
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027-043     Dianthus freynii       
Sun     Zone 6 to 10 Pink flowers
Next to Dianthus simulans, this is the tiniest pink we grow. It forms a slightly more tufted mossy mound that is so appealing to touch. Tiny pink flowers in summer.  Summer. bloom   2 in. x 12 in.
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027-079     Dianthus glacialis       
Sun     Zones 4-7 Pink flowers
Forms a densely foliaged dark green cushion in the rockery or trough. Short stemmed fringed pink flowers in summer. Scented.  Summer. bloom   2 in. x 6 in.
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027-008     Dianthus gratianopolitanus     ( Cheddar Pink )     
Sun     Zones 3-8 Deep Pink flowers
Grey grassy foliage and single intensely fragrant deep pink single flowers.  Spring to summer. bloom   6 in. x 16 in.
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027-013     Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Rose flowers
A very popular compact pink with numerous small, highly fragrant flowers in summer. Recommended for candying.  Summer. bloom   4 in. x 12 in.
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027-044     Dianthus 'Her Majesty'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 White flowers
Very double, fringed, pure white flowers are dazzling against the silvery gray foliage. At Joy Creek the flower stems rise to 15 inches or more. With their intense fragrance and long stems, they make a perfect cutting pink.  June. bloom   10 in. x 10 in.
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027-009     Dianthus hispanicus       
Sun     Zones 6-9 White flowers
Although the American Dianthus Society reference says this species is pink, our form has single, white, fringed flowers that are extremely fragrant. They will perfume an entire small garden if you like. Blue green foliage.  May to June. bloom   10 in. x 2-3 ft.
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027-036     Dianthus 'Horatio'     ( Pink )     
Sun     Zones 4-9 Rose Pink flowers
Low, mounded, grassy blue-green foliage shows off the double rosy flowers which are highly fragrant. Each flower has a darker, maroon eye.  June. bloom   6-8 in. x 24 in.
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027-101     Dianthus 'Inchmery'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
Semi-double flowers of pure pink are a perfect match for the blue foliage. Highly fragrant.  June. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.
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027-017     Dianthus 'Little Gem'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Rose flowers
Forms a carpet of green grass-like foliage with a profusion of small, doubled, rose colored flowers with a spicy scent.  May to June. bloom   5 in. x 8 in.
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027-021     Dianthus 'Little Jock'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Rosy Pink flowers
Compact cushions of blue green foliage. The spicy 3/4-inch flowers are semi-double with a distinct red eye.  Summer. bloom   4 in.
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027-045     Dianthus 'Margaret Curtis'       
Sun     Zones 4-10 White, Burgundy Eye flowers
A modern border pink bearing white, scented flowers with burgundy eyes. The foliage is evergreen.  Summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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027-038     Dianthus 'Mauve Single'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Mauve flowers
We have called this unnamed but very attractive pink 'Mauve Single' to describe its flowers. The short gray green leaves make a compact mound.  Summer. bloom   4 in. x 12 in.
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027-020     Dianthus 'Mom's Cinnamon Pink'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Rich Pink flowers
The almost metallic blue foliage is in pleasant contrast to the double pink flowers. This heirloom found at Mike's eastern Oregon homestead has a powerful spicy scent.  Summer. bloom   8-10 in.
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027-073     Dianthus monspessulanus       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Light Pink flowers
Our form of the species has light pink scented flowers that are deeply fringed. The foliage is gray-green.  Summer. bloom   20 in. x 8 in.
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027-039     Dianthus 'Oakington'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Violet Rose flowers
A profusion of 3/4-inch double flowers with a fresh clove scent on 8-inch stems. Dense, low blue foliage.  Summer. bloom   8 in.
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027-026     Dianthus 'Pike's Pink'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Soft Pink flowers
Three-inch mounds of bluish foliage sport double soft pink flowers on 6-inch stems during June. Each petal has a trace of dark pink at its base. Sweetly scented.  June. bloom   6 in.
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027-032     Dianthus 'Pink Feather' ('Rosa Feder')       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Pink flowers
This rock garden pink has single flowers that are feathery in appearance.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   9 in.
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027-099     Dianthus plumarius       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Pink flowers
A parent of many modern hybrids contributing its wonderful blue-gray foliage and its very fragrant flowers to the gene pool.  Spring to summer. bloom   12 in. x 24 in.
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027-022     Dianthus plumarius 'Agatha'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Rose Pink flowers
One of the modern garden pinks with very good blue-green foliage and intensely sweet, fully double rose pink flowers in June.  Summer. bloom   10-12 in. x 12 in.
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027-084     Dianthus plumarius 'Dad's Favourite'       
Sun     Zones 4-9 Red, Purple, White flowers
This laced border pink has semi-double white flowers that are edged in wine red with purple centers.  Summer. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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027-097     Dianthus plumarius 'Mrs. Sinkins'       
Sun     Zones 5-10 White flowers
Intensely fragrant, shaggy, double white flowers.  Summer. bloom   6-8 in.
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027-068     Dianthus 'Rachael'       
Sun     Zones 5-9 Pink flowers
Compact mounds of blue green foliage with large, double, rich pink flowers on short stems. This has become a nursery favorite because it is so showy and compact.  May to June. bloom   4 in. x 6 in.
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027-016     Dianthus 'Rose de Mai'       
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pale Pink flowers
A lovely, double pink flower with rich fragrance above mounds of sturdy, blue-green foliage. This bloomed from summer to early fall in our Texture Garden.  Summer. bloom   10-12 in.
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027-027     Dianthus simulans       
Zones 4-8     Zones 4-8 Rose flowers
Customers often ask us for "the moss growing in the dry border." Indeed, the dense, very short and narrow leaves of the dianthus mound up, and, at first glace, do look like moss. In the spring, tiny carnation flowers of shortened stems dot the mound.  Spring. bloom   3 in. x 6 in.
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027-041     Dianthus 'Sops in Wine'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Royal Red flowers
Twin splotches of pink on each royal red petal give this its distinctive appearance. Add the intensity of the fragrant flowers and the blueness of the foliage and you get a lovely dianthus.  June. bloom   8 in. x 8 in.
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089-012     Diascia 'Andrew'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Watermelon Pink flowers
Lax stems with small arrow shaped, lightly serrated foliage. Large (for this genus) watermelon pink blooms with very long spurs.  Summer to fall. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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089-013     Diascia 'Apple Blossom'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Dark Pink flowers
The flowers are dark pink outside, lighter inside growing dark in the inner bonnet. The foliage is small. Very beautiful, reminiscent of its namesake.  Summer to fall. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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089-006     Diascia 'Blackthorn Apricot'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Apricot flowers
Large, ruffled apricot-orange flowers.  Summer to fall. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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089-030     Diascia 'Blue Bonnet'       
Sun     Zones (7)8-9 Pale Apricot & Bruise Blue flowers
The flowers are very unusual starting out pale apricot and developing an overlay of bruised blue as they age. Lance-shaped foliage is basically untoothed.  June to frost. bloom   12 in. x 15 in.
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089-011     Diascia 'Coral Belle'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Coral flowers
Shiny arrow-shaped serrated foliage with hot coral blooms bearing medium spurs.  Summer to fall. bloom   10 in. x 18 in.
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089-007     Diascia 'Elliot's Variety'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Pale Pink flowers
Large heart-shaped, lightly serrated leaves. Chubby pale pink blooms with freckled throats and a dot of yellow inside. Lovely pastel.  Summer to fall. bloom   1.5 ft. x 2.5 ft.
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089-014     Diascia 'Emma'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Raspberry flowers
This rambunctious charmer has surprised us with her vigor, size and long bloom period. Nonstop raspberry puree colored flowers above bushy willowy foliage.  Summer to fall. bloom   1.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.
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089-003     Diascia fetcaniensis       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Pink flowers
Rich pink flowers with a dark bruise in the bonnet. 18-inch stems with fuzzy mid-green leaves.  Summer to fall. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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089-015     Diascia 'Hector's Hardy'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Ruby-Pink flowers
The small ruby-pink flowers have a dark center. The foliage is narrow and willowy.  Summer to fall. bloom   12 in. x 20 in.
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089-004     Diascia integerrima       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Rose flowers
Erect racemes of rose colored flowers.  Summer to fall. bloom   18 in. x 15 in.
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089-029     Diascia 'Jack Elliot'       
Sun     Zones (7)8-9 Pink flowers
The flower stems are upright with 3/4-inch wide and 3/4-inch long somewhat cupped, pink flowers with large down curving spurs. The inch wide arrow-shaped leaves are lightly toothed and short-stemmed. GPP.  June to frost. bloom   15 in. x 18 in.
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089-025     Diascia 'Jacqueline's Joy'       
Sun     Zones 8-9 Rosy Pink flowers
Many diascias have flowers that have coral or faded tones, but this selection has neon rosy pink flowers that distinguish them from the others. The 3/4-inch flowers are small but plentiful.  Summer to autumn. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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089-024     Diascia 'Langthorn's Lavender'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Lavender flowers
The spitting image of Diascia 'Lilac Belle.' Perhaps they are one and the same. Masses of small lavender flowers on upright stems.  Summer to fall. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.
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089-017     Diascia 'Lilac Belle'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Lavender Pink flowers
Dark green, narrow serrated foliage. Small lavender-pink flowers deepening at the center. The spurs are insignificant. Floriferous.  Summer to fall. bloom   8-10 in. x 12 in.
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089-019     Diascia 'Lucy'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Light Coral flowers
Light coral blooms with short spurs and a bruise colored blotch in the upper bonnet. The foliage is small.  Summer to fall. bloom   8-10 in. x 12 in.
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089-023     Diascia 'Red Start'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Rich Apricot flowers
Not red in flower, but perhaps a good "start" toward red. The flowers are a sunset apricot or perhaps the color of the richest pink salmon steak with a hint of smoke. This is a compact plant that blooms spring to fall if cut back after each round of bloom. The small lance-shaped leaves are rich green.  Spring to summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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089-002     Diascia 'Ruby Fields'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Dusky Rose flowers
Compact and very floriferous with dusky rose flowers.  Summer to fall. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.
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089-009     Diascia 'Salmon Supreme' ('Hector Harrison')       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Apricot -Rose flowers
Apricot-rose flowers are densely packed at the ends of the lax stems. Spreading habit.  Summer to fall. bloom   15 in. x 24 in.
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089-022     Diascia sp.       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Pink flowers
The flowers are a good pink similar to Diascia fetcaniensis. The foliage, however, is narrow, linear, and very upright. (Raised from seed from the Drakensburg, South Africa)  Summer to fall. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.
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089-036     Diascia 'Strawberry Sundae'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Pink flowers
Arrow-shaped leaves are lightly serrated on their margins. The 3/4-inch flowers are bright pink with a slight blue cast. Their interiors are dark rose as are the tips of the double spurs at the back of the flowers. Very free flowering.  Spring to autumn. bloom   12-13 inches x 12 inches
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089-001     Diascia vigilis       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Pink flowers
A delicate and airy spreader with subdued pink flowers. One of the hardiest.  Summer to fall. bloom   15 in. x 36 in.
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089-035     Diascia 'White'       
Sun     Zones 8-10 White flowers
Truly white bonnets with a blush of coral pink on the inside and reverse of the upper bonnet. The foliage is arrowhead shaped, mid-green and lightly notched along the edges. It seems almost incongruous to think of a white diascia when so many customers want hot pinks and corals, but this is a really fine performer which produces masses of bloom.  Spring to autumn. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.
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028-006     Dicentra eximia 'Alba'     ( Fringed bleeding heart )     
Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
This rhizomatous perennial forms clumps of ferny, gray green foliage. The nodding, heart-shaped flowers will continue to bloom off and on throughout the summer if provided part shade and adequate moisture.  Spring. bloom   16 in. x 16 in.
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028-007D4     Dicentra eximia 'Bacchanal'       
Part Shade     Zones 3-9 Crimson flowers
A rhizomatous woodlander with gray-green, finely cut foliage and carmine bleeding-heart flowers.  Mid to late spring. bloom   18 in. x 24 in.
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028-003     Dicentra 'Langtrees'       
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 White flowers
The finely cut blue gray foliage with its blush of pink holds up well in the heat, only going dormant if left unwatered. The clusters of heart-shaped white flowers are a perfect complement.  Spring. bloom   12 in. x 18 in.
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028-023     Dicentra 'Margery Fish'       
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 White flowers
Finely cut blue-green foliage adds a useful texture to the shade garden where it will naturalize. Given adequate moisture, the bleeding hearts are evergreen, except in drier sites where they go summer dormant. White flowers in spring. Combine this with silver spotted Pulmonarieas for a pleasing, spring vignette.  Spring. bloom   18 in. x 24 in.
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028-012D4     Dicentra scandens     ( Bleeding heart )     
Part Shade     Zones 6-8 Yellow flowers
This fine foliaged scrambler has clusters of narrow heart-shaped flowers of yellow with brownish blazes on their tips. This is very free-flowering, producing numerous ruddy brown, slender, bean-shaped pods which are quite attractive.  Late spring to summer. bloom   3 ft.
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028-024     Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart'       
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Rosy Pink flowers
From Hadspen House Nursery in Castle Cary, England. This is such a vivid foliage plant, it sells out every spring. Well-divided, fern-like foliage in brilliant gold with pink stains up the stems. The flower spikes bearing rosy pink Dutchman breeches flowers rise up to 3 ft.  Spring. bloom   24 in. x 26 in.
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028-024-1     Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' (Pope)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Rich Rose/White flowers
The cultivar name certainly lets you know that the foliage is golden and that the flowers are heart-shaped, however, a name can only go so far. The green to gold leaves are held on peach-colored stems. A row of bright rose hearts with white bases dangles from the end of each flowering stem. Bred by Nori Pope at Hadspen House Nursery, England.  Spring. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.
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851-001D4     Dichroa febrifuga       
Sun, Part Shade     Zone 8-10 Lavender flowers
When we first saw this blooming late in the season at Portland's Chinese Garden, we wondered what kind of hydrangea stayed evergreen and bloomed in the autumn. The foliage is large and well-veined. The clustered flowerhead is does remind one of a hydrangea.  Autumn to winter. bloom   5-8 ft. x 5 ft.
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851-002D4     Dichroa versicolor 'Blue Flowered'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 Lavender flowers
Coming into bloom in late September, this elegant Chinese shrub extends the hydrangea blooming season into the fall. Clusters of 5-pointed star flowers have vivid violet filaments. The large hydrangea-like leaves are 9 inches long and 4 inches wide. They turn soft yellow with rosy hightlights as the weather cools. Their leaf stems are dark rose as well.  Summer to autumn. bloom   5-8 ft. x 5 ft.
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341-007D3     Dierama dracomontanum (pumila)       
Sun     Zones 8-9 Pink flowers
In contrast to Dierama pulcherimum, this clump forming perennial with grassy foliage only gets about 30 inches tall. The pink, bell shaped flowers dangle on delicate arching stems. (These are two year old plants.)  Summer. bloom   30 in.
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341-002D3     Dierama pulcherimma (Shell Pink)     ( Angel's fishing rod )     
Sun     Zones 8-10 Shell Pink flowers
The soft, papery flowers dangle off of long arching stems so gracefully that it is hard to resist this plant. Even our native bumble bees brave the swaying of the stems for some exotic treasure within. This makes a fine specimen plant - perhaps near a pond for full dramatic effect. The evergreen foliage is attractive throughout the year..  July. bloom   3-5 ft.
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341-003D3     Dierama pulcherrimum (Dark Form)       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Claret flowers
This is possibly a different species. It is more upright in habit and has more arching flower stems than our other forms. Rich claret flowers emerge close to the stems and do not dangle. The evergreen grass-like foliage is of interest all year long. Try this in the back of the border or near a reflecting pond.  Summer. bloom   5 ft. x 3 ft.
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341-011D3     Dierama pulcherrimum (Purple Strain)       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Purple Pink flowers
These are seedlings from the darkest flowered Dieramas in our gardens. Papery, tubular flowers float gracefully above the garden on tall arching stems. Grass-like foliage.  Summer. bloom   3-5 ft.
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341-001D3     Dierama pulcherrimum seedlings       
Sun     Zones 8-10 Pink to Claret flowers
Angel's Fishing Rod describes the way the tall arching spikes of tubular, bell-shaped flowers nod in the summer breezes. Thin, fountain-like grassy foliage.  Summer. bloom   3-5 ft.
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739-001D4     Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly' (Pieter Zwijnenburg)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Yellow flowers
Bush honeysuckle. Terminal clusters of pale yellow flowers in late spring. This has repeated bloom for us in October. The glossy, lance-shaped foliage whorls up the reddened stems putting on a modest display of color in the fall.  May to June. bloom   3-5 ft. x 3-5 ft.
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029-002     Digitalis ferruginea     ( Rusty Foxglove. )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Rust Red flowers
One-inch rust-red flowers on densely packed spires. Handsome, veined, dark green strap foliage. From SE Europe, W. Asia.  Late spring to summer. bloom   4 ft.
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029-001     Digitalis grandiflora     ( Yellow Foxglove )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Yellow flowers
These bloom along our parking area where the soft yellow tubular flowers rise on upright stems behind a flounce of soft pink Diascia vigilis, a strangely pleasing combination.  Late spring to summer. bloom   2-2.5 ft. x 1 ft.
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029-009     Digitalis lanata     ( Wooly foxglove )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Yellow flowers
The bumblebees delight in entering these open mouthed flowers. The protruding lower lip is white and the inside of the mouth is yellow netted in ochre brown. Woolly stems rise out of a mound of dark green strap shaped foliage.  Summer. bloom   24 in. x 24 in.
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029-004     Digitalis lutea       
Sun     Zones 3-9 Pale Yellow flowers
Absent from our catalogue for several years, but not forgotten. This is distinguished by its racemes of very narrow short yellow flowers and its glossy, lance-shaped, dark green foliage. An easy-to-add complement to the mixed summer border.  Summer. bloom   24 in. x 12 in.
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029-005     Digitalis mertonensis (x)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-9 Strawberry Puree flowers
A cross between Digitalis grandiflora and D. purpurea. The foliage has a rugged crinkled appearance and the large, tubular flowers are an unusual but attractive pink that resembles the color of crushed strawberries.  Summer. bloom   24-30 in. x 12 in.
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029-012     Digitalis parviflora       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-9 Orange Brown flowers
Handsome, deeply veined, strap-like, dark green foliage with spikes of dense, small, orange brown flowers. Unusual in color but very attractive.  Summer. bloom   18-24 in. x 12 in.
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729-002D4     Disporopsis pernyi (Bill Baker's Form)       
Part Shade     Zones 6-8 White flowers
A lovely woodland perennial with glossy dark evergreen leaves that alternate down the arching stems. The subtle white flowers dangle from the undersides of the stems. Later dark fruits develop.  Early summer. bloom   18 in. x 12 in.
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729-001d4     Disporopsis pernyi 'Bill Baker's Form'       
Shade     Zones 5-9 White flowers
One of the many plants making their way from China these days. Similar in habit to our Solomon's seal, this plant has glossy green leaves and white bell shaped flowers with black stripes inside and on their tips. And it can even take deep shade.  Early summer. bloom   16 in. x 24 in.
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505-003D3     Disporum sessile 'Variegatum'       
Shade, Part Shade     Zone 4-9 White flowers
Lovely, spreading woodland groundcover. The rounded, lance-shaped leaves are striped and margined in white. Flowers are pendant white bells with green tips.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   18 in. x 36 in.
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158-011     Dodecatheon alpinum v. majus       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Rose Violet flowers
From a collection by Ron Ratko who suggests that this will be larger and more vigorous at lower elevations than in the wild. The shooting star flowers are a rosy violet with yellow bases. A lovely perennial for a meadow garden.  May. bloom   8-12 in. x 6 in.
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158-007     Dodecatheon dentatum       
Part Shade     Zones 5-8 White flowers
This native of the Northwest is found in the central and eastern Columbia Gorge. The pale flowers dangle above rosettes of light green rounded leaves. Flowers can rise on stems from 5 to 15 in.  Late spring. bloom   5-15 in.
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158-012     Dodecatheon hendersonii     ( Mosquito bills )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Violet Pink flowers
Dodecatheon are underused ephemerals for meadow or woodland gardens. The common name of this one describes the pointed styles which emerge out of the tip of the shooting-star flowers making it resemble, in shape only, the dreaded mosquito. This California native would not be out of place in a rock garden or the front of a herbaceous border. The plant goes summer dormant so do not worry if it should take a hiatus. The leaves are fleshy, dark green and somewhat spoon shaped.  Spring bloom   16 in. x 10 in.
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158-008     Dodecatheon jeffreyi       
Sun     Zones 5-8 Lavender Pink to White flowers
Found throughout the Pacific Northwest in vernal meadows and areas of snowmelt. This form from N. California has a basal clump of large lance-shaped leaves. The large shooting-star flowers form in umbels atop the stems. Flowers are pale lavender pink fading to white at their tips.  Spring. bloom   12-18 in. x 6 in.
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158-003     Dodecatheon meadia     ( Shooting stars )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Magenta Pink flowers
This N. American native blooms in deciduous woods and prairies. The pendant flowers with recurved petals look as if they were shooting stars. Plants go dormant after bloom. (Two-year old plants)  Mid to late spring. bloom   10-12 in.
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159-001     Doronicum carpetanum       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-8 Yellow flowers
This native of the Pyrenees forms large clumps of heart-shaped basal foliage. In late spring stems with 2-3 yellow rayed flowers begin to bloom. Ideal for a moist woodland garden.  May to June. bloom   24 in. x 12 in.
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159-007     Doronicum columnae (cordatum)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8 Yellow flowers
A rhizomatous woodland perennial with soft, heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges. Two-foot stems support solitary yellow rayed flowers.  Spring to early summer. bloom   24 in. x 12 in.
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159-002     Doronicum orientale 'Magnificum'       
Part Shade     Zones 5-8 Yellow flowers
Use this to add golden tones to the shady border. The larger-than-type yellow rayed flowers continue from spring to early summer. Large, semi-glossy, broad foliage has scalloped edging.  April to June. bloom   12-18 in. x 12-20 in.
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292-001D4     Dorycnium hirsutum       
Sun     Zone 7-10 Pink flowers
Visitors to the nursery always ask about this plant. A dense, compact shrub with silky, silvery foliage. The pale pink pea flowers leave behind equally attractive ruddy fruits that extend the beauty of this plant late into the fall.  Summer. bloom   2.5 x 2.5
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162-010     Dracocephalum argunense       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Blue Violet flowers
Spill this long blooming perennial over the lip of a wall or grow it in a rockery where its terminal clusters of bright dragon's head flowers complement the yellows and whites of many alpines. The foliage is narrow and dark green.  Summer. bloom   18 in. x 12 in.
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162-011     Dracocephalum argunense 'Album'       
Sun     Zones 4-8 White flowers
This spills over low stones in our rockery. The linear leaves are medium green. The long-tubed, white, dragon-mouthed flowers have broad lower lips. Its squarish stems belie its heritage in the mint family.  Summer. bloom   18 in. x 12 in.
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162-005     Dracocephalum grandiflorum       
Sun     Zones 3-8 Dark Blue Violet flowers
Highly textured dark green leaves on reddish stems with terminal clusters of large deep blue violet flowers.  Summer. bloom   12 in. x 8 in.
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162-014     Dracocephalum renatii (white form)       
Sun     Zones 7-8 White flowers
Morocco. Half-inch snap-dragon flowers in terminal clusters on a compact rock garden plant. The tiny anther tips are dark red and show up as a fine detail in the flowers. The small grey foliage is aromatic.  May to July. bloom   4-6 in. x 8-10 in.
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162-002     Dracocephalum ruyschianum       
Sun     Zones 4-8 Vibrant Blue Violet flowers
The flowers here are held in upright terminal clusters above the dark green narrow foliage.  Summer. bloom   24 in. x 12 in.
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536-001D4     Dracunculus vulgaris     ( Dragon arum )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8-10 Maroon flowers
The sheer size of the two-foot plus leathery maroon spathe is what stops visitors. Give this a well-drained spot at the edge of a woods or in full sun but do keep it away from the picnic table because, when in bloom, the plant smells like carrion. The leaves and stems are attractively mottled in purple.  Summer. bloom   5 ft. x 2 ft.
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541-001     Drimys lanceolata     ( Pepper tree )     
Sun     Zones 8-10 White flowers
Tasmania. This is conventially rated as not hardy in the Pacific Northwest but we have had it growing on our south-facing hillside for many years. An evergreen shrub that is striking for its red stems and glossy but leathery dark green leaves. In late spring this produces clusters of white flowers.  Late spring. bloom   12 ft. x 8 ft.
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311-017     Dryopteris affinis x complexa 'Stableri Crisped'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4-8
This fern can tolerate some sun. The long semi-evergreen fronds are narrow and the pinnae are short and have a congested quality at their tips.    3 ft. x 3 ft.
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311-010     Dryopteris erythrosora     ( Autumn fern )     
Sun, Part Shade, Shade     Zones 6-9
As the common name Autumn fern indicates, the cool weather brings out autumnal highlights in this very versatile deciduous fern. The spring growth is also colorful, the emerging foliage having coppery pink tones. Try this with dark leafed Heuchera and mid-sized gold leafed Hosta for a stunning effect. Needs evenly moist conditions. GPP.    2-3 ft.
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311-039     Dryopteris filix-mas 'Grandiceps'     ( Male fern )     
Part Shade     Zones 4-8
This is a fascinating fern. Very narrow lance-shaped fronds have crested pinnae and also terminal crests.    36 in. x 36 in.
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311-023     Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis polydactyla'     ( Slender Crested Male Fern )     
Sun, Part Shade, Shade     Zones 4-9
This English fern may reach a fair height but its overall effect is airy. It is best planted with bold foliaged plants like large Hostas to reveal its beautiful fine texture. Thrives with even moisture.    3-4 ft.
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311-005     Dryopteris lepidopoda     ( Sunset Fern )     
Part Shade     Zones 5-8
From the Himalayas, China and Taiwan. The 1- to 2-foot fronds are semi-evergreen. The blades are broadly lance-shaped; the pinna are long-pointed; and the segments of the pinna have rounded tips.    1-2 ft. x 2 ft.
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311-043     Dryopteris x australis     ( Dixie wood fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5-9
A natural hybrid between D. celsa and D. ludoviciana forming erect clumps of semi-evergreen, dark green fronds. If given adequate moisture, these look especially splendid. They will also tolerate drier sites.    3-4 ft.
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