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679-001D4 Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' ( Crepe myrtle )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Red flowers
Crepe myrtles are among the many plants that the United States National Arboretum has worked on to improve flower color, habit, and mildew- and drought- resistance. Among the most lovely of the Arboretum's selections is Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' which was released in 2003. It is a cross between L. indica and L. fauriei crossed with L. limii resulting in a small tree that will reach 20 feet in height in about a decade. Like other crepe myrtles, the bark is attractively mottled. But for most gardeners, it is the spectacular display of red flowers that makes the greatest impression. This is followed by maroon-tinged leaves in the fall. This is a ideal small tree for a sunny smaller garden. Summer. bloom 20 ft. x 10 ft.
045-022 Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride'
Part Shade, Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Yellow Archangel. Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' is excellent for a shade area with well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. Evergreen to at least Zone 7. Silver leaves are accented with green margins and midribs. Bright yellow flowers in the leaf axils. Can tolerate some drought. Summer. bloom 1.5 ft.
045-020 Lamium 'Ghost'
Shade, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Purple Pink flowers
Lamium 'Ghost' forms a silvery groundcover that is a fitting counterpoint to the many hues of green in the shade garden. The all-silver leaves have a pencil-thin green outline. In our borders, leaf size can vary from 1-1/2 to 3 inches in width. During the winter, the plant dies back to a silvery crown. Occasionally leaves will appear that are not silver. We pinch them out to maintain the ghostly appearance. Summer. bloom 7 in. x 20 in.
045-017 Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenway'
Shade, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Rosy Mauve flowers
The gold-edged leaves of Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenway' have irregular mint green centers with a silver streak down their rib lines. Occasionally you will find an all gold leaf. Vigorous and generous of bloom. Spring to summer. bloom 6 in. x 30 in.
045-005 Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'
Part Shade, Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Pink flowers
The leaves of Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' are dark green with silver mid-stripes. The flowers are violet pink. Summer. bloom 6 in.
045-006 Lamium maculatum 'Pink Nancy'
Part Shade, Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Shell Pink flowers
The silver leaves of Lamium maculatum 'Pink Nancy' are edged in green with shell pink flowers. An excellent ground cover, tolerant of heavy soils. Summer. bloom 6 in.
045-015 Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'
Part Shade, Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Rose flowers
The silver leaves of Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy' are edged in green. Dark rose flowers. Try this as a ground cover. Summer. bloom 6 in.
045-019D4 Lamium orvala
Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Purple Pink flowers
Lamium orvala is an upright, herbaceous perennial that has become a favorite in the garden. Early in the season, hooded, orchid-like flowers appear in whorls around the rising leaf axils. The bracts they leave behind are attractively spiky, giving yet another season of interest. The wide leaves are regularly serrated along their margins. Spring. bloom 26-30 in. x 30 in.
776-002 Lathyrus vernus
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple flowers
This small, clumping perennial highlights the spring garden with its showy pea-flowers. Like so many early bloomers, the show of Lathyrus vernus is ephemeral but much appreciated. A Great Plant Picks selection. Spring. bloom 15 in. x 15 in.
557-001 Laurentia fluviatilis ( Blue Star Creeper )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Laurentia fluviatilis (See Pratia pedunculata) is a popular groundcover that has small starry blue flowers. Very useful because it can tolerate light foot traffic. Late spring through summer. bloom 1/2 in. x 16 in.
605-001D4 Laurus nobilis ( Sweet Bay )
Sun Zones (7), 8, 9, 10 Greenish Yellow flowers
For those with small gardens, this evergreen tree or large shrub is easily grown in a tub or container. In our garden we keep it clipped to just above human size to create shade for a nearby porch. By doing so, we satisfy the culinary needs of our staff because the crisp dark foliage is intensely aromatic. The clipped shrub serves as a nice dark background to Fuchsia 'Aurea', the golden leaved fuchsia that blooms non-stop from summer through the autumn. Spring. bloom 40 ft. x 30 ft.
046-061Qt Lavandula 'Alba' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Lavandula 'Alba' is a large, upright shrub with gray green foliage. The white flowers occasionally have a blue cast. They are very strongly scented. This is very long blooming. Mid-July to frost. bloom 30 in. x 30 in.
046-078 Lavandula 'Ana Luisa' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
This cross has the hardiness of its English lavender parentage and the beautiful silvery foliage of its other parent, L. lanata. The dark calyces of Lavandula 'Ana Luisa' (Van Hevelingen, 1998) show-off the rich violet corolla of the flowers on foot-long stems. Very fragrant. June to July. bloom 3 ft. x 4 ft.
046-045 Lavandula 'Barbara Joan' ( Lavender )
Sun Zone 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet Blue flowers
We originally received Lavandula 'Barbara Joan' as 'Dutch Mill' which was the name of a well-known Oregon herb nursery. The Genus Lavandula tells us this should properly be called 'Barbara Joan' after the niece of the breeder. The young leaves are silver turning dark green as they age. The flower spikes are pyramidal in shape. Very pleasantly pungent. Summer. bloom 21 in. x 24 in.
046-103 Lavandula 'Betty's Blue' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
We are lucky to have folks as knowledgable as Andy and Melissa Van Hevelingen producing plants near our nursery. We have turned to them many times when we needed to know the history of a certain plant. We were delighted to find Andy quoted in the monograph The Genus Lavandula, by Tim Upson and Susyn Andrews, regarding Lavandula 'Betty's Blue' which was developed at another local nursery, Nichols Garden Nursery. This lavender was named for the manager of that nursery and chosen because of its dark flowers and for the fact that it dries well and can be used in potpourris. In addition to those attributes, it is compact and upright with silver-gray foliage and fairly long flowering stems which make it easy to harvest. July; repeats in autumn. bloom 2 ft. x 22 in.
046-103QT Lavandula 'Betty's Blue' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
We are lucky to have folks as knowledgable as Andy and Melissa Van Hevelingen producing plants near our nursery. We have turned to them many times when we needed to know the history of a certain plant. We were delighted to find Andy quoted in the monograph The Genus Lavandula, by Tim Upson and Susyn Andrews, regarding Lavandula 'Betty's Blue' which was developed at another local nursery, Nichols Garden Nursery. This lavender was named for the manager of that nursery and chosen because of its dark flowers and for the fact that it dries well and can be used in potpourris. In addition to those attributes, it is compact and upright with silver-gray foliage and fairly long flowering stems which make it easy to harvest. July; repeats in autumn. bloom 2 ft. x 22 in.
046-043 Lavandula 'Bowles Early' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Bowles Early' is a very compact and upright shrub with an overall green appearance. The richly colored flowers have a strong aroma. July with later repeat bloom. bloom 17 in. x 19 in.
046-044 Lavandula 'Buena Vista' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Buena Vista' (Premier Botanicals, Ltd. 1988) is a very hardy shrub with an open habit. Raised by Don Roberts at Premier Botanicals, Ltd. in Albany, Oregon. Fragrant flowers should be cut before the flowers open for use in potpourris. June and September. bloom 20 in. x 25 in.
046-033 Lavandula 'Carolyn Dille' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Violet Blue flowers
On a warm summer day, the scent of Lavandula 'Carolyn Dille' ( 'Sleeping Beauty') (Thomas DeBaggio, 1988) is so sweet and heavy it makes us drowsy. Perhaps the soporific nature of the plant is what is being celebrated in its trade name. Mid-green leaves on a somewhat wild-looking shrub. June-July. bloom 18 in. x 18 in.
046-087 Lavandula 'Coconut Ice'
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/White flowers
Lavandula `Coconut Ice' is an Australian selection with foliage that turns silvery with age. The succession of pink flowers which fade to white gives the flower spikes both pink and white individual flowers at the same time. The name `Coconut Ice' comes from a popular treat from Down Under. Summer to early autumn. bloom 1-2 ft. x 1-2 ft.
046-042 Lavandula 'Dwarf Blue' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Soft Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Dwarf Blue' ('Baby Blue') is known for its densely and compact form. This English lavender has been in the trade since 1911. The blunt flowers spikes are very fragrant. The narrow silvery foliage is quite attractive. July. bloom 15 in. x 2 ft.
046-056 Lavandula 'England' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet-Blue flowers
Lavandula 'England' appears to be a cross between Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia and L. lanata. The short silvery foliage is very tight and the plant overall has a dense growth habit. It is sweetly aromatic to the touch. July to September. bloom 12 in. x 15 in.
046-089 Lavandula 'Evelyn Cadzow' ( Spanish lavender )
Sun Zones (7), 8, 9 Dark Purple flowers
This beautiful lavender has been an ideal shrublet in our gardens, tidy, attractive and long-blooming. Found by its namesake in her Dunedin, NZ garden and introduced to the gardening public by Marshwood Nursery in 1992, it is becoming a more familiar plant in gardens in the Pacific Northwest. It is speculated that it is a cross between L. stoechas and L. viridis, both Mediterranean plants and not known for winter hardiness. Fortunately, Lavandula 'Evelyn Cadzow' has proven winter-hardy for us for many years. Because of its compact size, it would be ideal in containers if they can be protected. The flowering stems are not tall, only about 10 inches long. The flower spikes themselves are short and a little rounded with red purple bracts on top and flowers with dark purple corollas below. The green foliage is mildly aromatic. April to May; August to September. bloom 12 in. x 12 in.
046-093 Lavandula 'Fiona English' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Lavender flowers
We have grown Lavandula 'Fiona English' in a rain-only bed for the last two years and it has proven to be a trooper. Purple buds open to reveal lavender blue flowers that have a slightly pink cast. The floral heads are quite long (almost 3.5 inches) as are the stems (almost 20 inches). The flowers are very fragrant. Matte green leaves are gray on their undersides. June. bloom 20 in. x 24 in.
046-046 Lavandula 'Folgate' ( Lavander )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet flowers
This selection of English lavander was made at Folgate Nursery in Norfolk, England. It was chosen because it comes into bloom later than Lavandula 'Munstead,' the standard for lavender, and because it grows more quickly. The flowering stems are 10-inches long which makes them easy to harvest. The 2-inch flower spikes are an attractive dark violet. In habit Lavandula 'Folgate' is fairly upright. Its gray green foliage is mildly aromatic. July onward. bloom 24 in. x 22 in.
046-094 Lavandula 'Fragrant Memories' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Medium Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Fragrant Memories' is an excellent late bloomer that has extended the lavender flowering in our no-water border. We have paired it with Helicrysum tianshianicum which mirrors it in scale and foliage size but with silver white leaves. The gray green leaves of 'Fragrant Memories' smell of camphor when brushed. Flowering stems are 12-15 inches in length with floral heads at least 4 inches long. July and August. bloom 18 in. x 36 in.
046-008 Lavandula 'Fred Boutin' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Fred Boutin' is an excellent comparatively large shrub with silver blue foliage and extra long bloom spikes. The flowers are not overly aromatic but they do bloom for a long time. August to frost. bloom 22 in. x 35 in.
046-008QT Lavandula 'Fred Boutin' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Fred Boutin' is an excellent comparatively large shrub with silver blue foliage and extra long bloom spikes. The flowers are not overly aromatic but they do bloom for a long time. August to frost. bloom 22 in. x 35 in.
046-038 Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey' (Jim Becker) produces dark violet flowers on a medium sized shrub. Silver gray, lightly notched woolly foliage. This was discovered at Goodwin Creek Gardens in Williams, OR, in 1992. Summer. bloom 24 in. x 30 in.
046-038Qt Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey' (Jim Becker) produces dark violet flowers on a medium sized shrub. Silver gray, lightly notched woolly foliage. This was discovered at Goodwin Creek Gardens in Williams, OR, in 1992. Summer. bloom 24 in. x 30 in.
046-024 Lavandula 'Grappenhall' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue Purple flowers
There is some question about the authenticity of Lavandula 'Grappenhall'. What we grow in the garden is obviously an intermediate cross between L. angustifolia and L. latifolia. This large shrub anchors a corner along our Mediterranean Path. The fragrant and very long wands are excellent for cutting. Summer. bloom 3 ft. x 5 ft.
046-019 Lavandula 'Graves' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Graves' is an American cultivar that has 11-inch flowering stems with flowers of mid-blue. The fragrance is excellent. June to July. bloom 20 in. x 30 in.
046-014 Lavandula 'Grosso' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Grosso' is the #1 most used lavender in the world-wide production of lavandin. The long spikes make it easy to harvest. The home-gardener will find it excellent for making lavender wands and for use in potpourris. The dark purple calyces and violet corollas make for richly colored flower spikes. The foliage has a very camphorous aroma. July to August. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
046-014Qt Lavandula 'Grosso' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Grosso' is the #1 most used lavender in the world-wide production of lavandin. The long spikes make it easy to harvest. The home-gardener will find it excellent for making lavender wands and for use in potpourris. The dark purple calyces and violet corollas make for richly colored flower spikes. The foliage has a very camphorous aroma. July to August. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
046-026 Lavandula 'Helen Batchelder' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8 Bright Violet Blue flowers
This low compact shrub was named for a member of the New England Unit of the Herb Society of America. Lavandula 'Helen Batchelder' has a mildly sweet aroma. The gray green foliage showcases the bright quality of the flowers. July. bloom 15 in. x 2 ft.
046-047 Lavandula 'Hidcote' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Hidcote' is one of the most popular of all the L. angustifolia selections, this was originally brought into the nursery trade in England in the 1920's. Our customers ask for it because they know it forms a compact upright shrub with an overall gray appearance and that the foliage and flowers smell the way they think lavender should. The dense spikes of violet flowers are very attractive. Summer. bloom 9 in. x 10 in.
046-084 Lavandula 'Impress Purple' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Purple flowers
Lavandula 'Impress Purple' forms a large shrub. It is one of the darkest flowered of all the lavenders that were raised for the perfume trade. The foliage is mid-green. The aroma is not strong but sweet. July to August. bloom 40 in. x 60 in.
046-057 Lavandula 'Irene Doyle' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Irene Doyle' (DeBaggio, 1981) is often called the Two Season lavender because it blooms twice in the season. This English lavender cultivar has 8-inch stems with flowering spikes of purple calyces bearing violet corollas. Very fragrant. June; September to frost. bloom 20 in. x 32 in.
046-100 Lavandula 'Jennifer' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Rich Violet flowers
Melissa Van Hevelingen of Van Hevelingen Herbs named this selection after her sister. What is most obvious on first seeing this plant in bloom is the fact that it has long (21 inches) bloom spikes on a relatively compact plant. The actual inflorescences are about two inches long and often measure more than an inch in width, not at all the narrow cluster of flowers we think of when we picture lavender. Gray green leaves balance the violet color of the flowers nicely. Their light pine-sol scent is less complex than that of the flowers which combines the sweetness of lavender with a piney under-note. July to August. bloom 6-7 in. x 20 in.
046-092 Lavandula 'Lavenite Petite' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Violet flowers
Raised by Virginia McNaghton in New Zealand, in 1989. Distinctive because of its pompom-like flower spikes, 'Lavenite Petite' is a welcome addition to our lavender paths. It is compact, upright and very aromatic. The gray green leaves show off the violet color of the flowers. Mid-June to July. bloom 18 in. x 22 in.
046-080 Lavandula 'Lisa Marie' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Lisa Marie' (Kenneth Montgomery, 1991) receives its compact nature and hardiness from its English lavender parent L. 'Martha Roderick' and its silvery foliage and violet corollas from L. lanata. The flowers are highly fragrant. June. bloom 16 in. x 36 in.
046-028 Lavandula 'Loddon Blue' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Loddon Blue' (Carlile, 1959) is said to be compact and low, but our plant is now waist-height in bloom. The gray green foliage is highly aromatic. June-July. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
046-012 Lavandula 'Lullingstone Castle' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
The silver gray young foliage of Lavandula 'Lullingstone Castle' matures to gray green. Long spikes of sweetly aromatic flowers on tall stems. Summer to autumn. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
046-007 Lavandula 'Martha Roderick' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Bright Violet flowers
Because of its hardiness and compact nature, Lavandula 'Martha Roderick' has become a nursery favorite. The very aromatic foliage begins bright green but ages to a pleasing gray green. Short flower stems with dense spikes of very vibrantly colored flowers. Easy to grow. Good for drying. Summer. bloom 8 in. x 10 in.
046-011 Lavandula 'Melissa' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White to Pink flowers
Lavandula 'Melissa' is a lovely lavender that was named by Oregon grower Andy van Hevelingen for his wife Melissa. It is nicely upright and compact with gray green leaves. Of interest is the way the corollas age from white to pink giving the whole plant a pink glow when in bloom. The flowers are very sweetly fragrant. It blooms early and the flowers persist for a long time. June to July. bloom 27 in. x 3 ft.
046-036 Lavandula 'Mitcham Grey' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Mitcham Grey' is a sturdy shrub with a very attractive gray appearance. This is a favorite at the nursery because it tends to repeat bloom throughout the summer. The dark flowers show off nicely against the foliage. Although the fragrance is not outstanding, it is very pleasant. Summer. bloom 2 ft. x 2 1/2 ft.
046-003 Lavandula 'Munstead' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Munstead' is a gray green, upright shrub that has historically been a great favorite due to its dense habit and the rich color of its flowers. It has a very sweet English lavender scent. Summer. bloom 24 in. x 24 in.
046-015 Lavandula 'Provence' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender flowers
Lavandula 'Provence' is a large, vigorous shrub that is always in demand at the nursery. Perhaps that is because of the sweetly intense fragrance of its blooms which continue throughout the summer into the fall. Although there are reports of this suffering winter dieback locally, we grow ours in well-draining soil along our Mediterranean Path and it is very happy. Summer. bloom 40 in. x 75 in.
046-110 Lavandula 'Rebecca Kay' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Purple flowers
Our research shows that Lavandula 'Rebecca Kay' originated at Willow Pond Nursery near Fairfield, PA. It was introduced to us by Andy Van Hevelingen who is our regional expert on Lavenders. Gray green foliage sets off the dark flowers. Although this is a compact plant, it has comparatively long flower stems. For that reason and because of the rich fragrance of the flowers, this is recommended for drying. Summer. bloom 20-24 in. x 150-20 in.
046-071Qt Lavandula 'Richard Gray' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Purple flowers
Lavandula 'Richard Gray' is a hybrid between Lavandula angustifolia ssp. angustifolia and L. lanata. This upright, compact shrub has gray somewhat woolly foliage and dark purple flowers. The flowers are very fragrant. July. bloom 24 in. x 30 in.
046-071 Lavandula 'Richard Gray' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Purple flowers
Lavandula 'Richard Gray' is a hybrid between Lavandula angustifolia ssp. angustifolia and L. lanata. This upright, compact shrub has gray somewhat woolly foliage and dark purple flowers. The flowers are very fragrant. July. bloom 24 in. x 30 in.
046-058 Lavandula 'Rosea' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Pink Mauve flowers
Lavandula 'Rosea' ('Jean Davis') has the greenest foliage of all the pink lavenders which means that the flowers show up better in the garden on 'Rosea' than on the more silver-foliaged, pink-flowered forms. The flowers are very fragrant. This makes an attractive, upright shrub along our lavender path. Summer. bloom 30 in. x 30 in.
046-010 Lavandula 'Royal Velvet' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Royal Velvet' (Andy Van Hevelingen) was selected by a local nurseryman for its long spikes that keep the rich color of their flowers when dried. This is an excellent, compact shrub with an overall silvery gray appearance. Very fragrant. July. bloom 30 in. x 40 in.
046-049 Lavandula 'Sachet' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Violet Mauve flowers
Lavandula 'Sachet' is a very fragrant lavender developed at Premier Gardens, Albany, OR. Quite upright in habit with gray green foliage. The flowering repeats in August. June and August. bloom 28 in. x 40 in.
046-050 Lavandula 'Seal' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Dark Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Seal' (The Herb Farm, 1935) forms a very large, upright shrub with long bloom spikes. It is still used for commercial purposes. The aroma is soft and pleasing to the nose with no sharpness. The dark flowers are particularly attractive. Summer. bloom 5 ft. x 6 ft.
046-055 Lavandula 'Seal's Seven Oaks' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Seal's Seven Oaks' is said to be the earliest lavender to bloom in the Pacific Northwest. This very fragrant lavender blooms over a long period of time. Remove the spent blooms for a repeat in early fall. The gray green leaves are especially complementary to the violet flowers. June to September. bloom 30 in. x 75 in.
046-013 Lavandula 'Sharon Roberts' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8 Violet Blue flowers
Oregon nurseryman Don Roberts named this lavender for his wife Sharon back in 1989. Lavandula 'Sharon Roberts' has proven the test of time. The rich violet flowers are intensely fragrant. They show up well against the very dark violet calyces. Cut this back after the first bloom and enjoy the repeat blooms into the fall. The overall plant is open in habit with gray foliage. June; late summer to fall. bloom 27 in. x 2.5 ft.
046-032 Lavandula 'Silver Frost' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Silver Frost' is compact at the base with foot-tall stems bearing rich violet flowers that are very pungent when crushed. The gray young foliage matures to gray green. Summer. bloom 12 in x 18 in.
046-082 Lavandula 'Skylark' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Violet flowers
Developed at Skylark Nursery, Kenwood, CA in the mid-1980's. This is a prolific bloomer, creating almost a haze of flowers when it comes into bloom. The leaves are gray green. Flowers have dark violet calyces and bright violet blue corollas. The RHS monograph on lavanders describes the aroma as "pleasant." We agree. June to July; late August. bloom 18 in. x 22 in.
046-034 Lavandula 'Spike' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Spike' is one of the earliest intermediate types of lavender used in the perfume trade in the USA. It is very vigorous and upright with gray new foliage greening as it ages. The tall flower stems produce 3-to-4-inch spikes of violet blue flowers. Pleasing but not pungent aroma. July to August. bloom 28 in. x 28 in.
046-098 Lavandula stoechas 'Bee Brilliant' ( Spanish lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 ,10 Purple flowers
We originally grew this plant as Lavendula stoechas 'Madrid Purple' which is how the plant is marketed in Europe. It is one of a series of Spanish lavenders developed in New South Wales, Australia, at Paradise Plants. It has been remarketed for North America under the name Lavandula stoechas 'Bee Brilliant'. The goal of the series was to create showy plants that are suitable for the hot and humid weather of coastal Australia. We have particularly enjoyed 'Bee Brilliant' which has held up well to our wet and changeable weather. Not only is it showy, but it is also fairly compact in habit. Its dark purple corollas are vivid as are the dark "butterfly wing" bracts at the top of the flower spike. Summer to autumn. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
046-076 Lavandula stoechas 'Portuguese Giant' ( Spanish Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Plum/Purple flowers
Introduced by Andy and Melissa Van Hevelingen in Newberg, OR, 2002. We are always pleased to grow plants developed at Van Hevelingen Herb Nursery because Andy and Melissa are such knowledgeable growers and hybridizers. Spending an afternoon with them often turns into a wonderful history lesson. This particular selection was raised from seed that was collected in Portugal by Joan Head. "Giant" is not an exaggeration when describing the very showy large floral heads. They are born on extra-long spikes that are 10 to 12 inches long. Although not as hardy as Lavandula angustifolia, L. stoechas and its selections do have one advantage - they bloom non-stop from spring to frost. Give this good drainage and full sun. Spring to autumn. bloom 25-30 in. x 30-36 in.
046-037 Lavandula 'Super' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Light Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Super' bears light blue flowers on a comparatively tall shrub. The flowers are used in commercial lavender oil production because the oil quality is close to that of English lavender. Use it fresh or dried. Summer. bloom 40 in x 36 in.
046-051 Lavandula 'Susan Belsinger' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8 Dark Violet Blue flowers
The aroma of Lavandula 'Susan Belsinger' (Thomas DeBaggio, 1995) is less sweet and more camphor-like. The leaves are gray green in the spring and green as they mature. At bloom time, the shrub is mid-sized, open in habit and has attractive dark flowers. July. bloom 35 in. x 50 in.
046-004 Lavandula 'Tucker's Early Purple' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6-8 Dark Violet Blue flowers
This cross between L. 'Mitcham Grey' and 'Irene Doyle' was named for Professor A.O. Tucker who taught at Delaware State University. Lavandula 'Tucker's Early Purple' (DeBaggio, 1993) is compact and upright and comes into bloom early with a good repeat in the fall if tidied up. The very fragrant flowers are excellent for drying. June; Autumn. bloom 2 ft. x 3 ft.
046-039 Lavandula 'Twickel Purple' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Twickel Purple' is popular not only for its rich sweet aroma, but also for its fairly long flowering stems which make it easy to cut for potpourri and lavender wands. The floral heads are very full and spiky. Summer. bloom 28 in. x 40 in.
046-086 Lavandula 'Victorian Amethyst' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
The new growth of Lavandula 'Victorian Amethyst' is green-gray which ages to silvery gray. The compact plant has short flowering stems. The dark calyces show off the violet of the corollas. Very fragrant. June to July. bloom 2 ft. x 2.5 ft.
046-062 Lavandula 'W.K. Doyle' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Blue flowers
Lavandula 'W.K. Doyle' ('Dark Supreme') (Thomas DeBaggio, 1987) is a compact, medium-sized shrub with gray green foliage. The richly scented flowers are excellent for drying. Will repeat bloom. Late spring and early autumn. bloom 20 in. x 30 in.
046-073 Lavandula 'Walberton's Silver Edge' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
Lavandula 'Walberton's Silver Edge' (PP13,091)is a somewhat open shrub which is at its best when it is young and the silver edging of the leaves is at its most distinct. It does not have a strong aroma. August to autumn. bloom 30 in. x 40 in.
046-068 Lavandula 'White Flags' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 8, 9 White flowers
Lavandula 'White Flags' is a white flowered form of Spanish lavender with conspicuous white flag-like bracts on the tops of the flower heads. Fragrant gray foliage. Late spring to summer. bloom 24 in. x 24 in.
046-052 Lavandula 'White Hedge' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 White flowers
There is some confusion regarding this large shrub. The bloom spikes of Lavandula 'White Hedge' are not exceptionally long but the shrub itself forms a dense silvery mound that is attractive throughout the year. Our plant has been studied for proper identification and is distinct from Lavandula x intermedia 'Alba' in the arrangement of is stamens and pistils. Summer. bloom 2.5 ft. x 3 ft.
046-063 Lavandula 'Wyckoff' ( Lavender )
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Violet flowers
Lavandula 'Wyckoff' was named for the early Pacific Northwest hybridizer L.J. Wyckoff. When Great Plant Picks met at Joy Creek to look at lavenders, the committee was surprised by the fragrance of this shrub. We learned a bit of the history of our local lavender pioneer from Andy van Hevelingen and came to appreciate this delicious mid-sized shrub even more. July. bloom 24 in. x 40 in.
303-014-1 Lavatera olbia 'Aurea'
Sun Zones 8, 9, 10 Pink flowers
For some reason Lavatera olbia 'Aurea' does not seem to grow as large as the other forms in our gardens. Maybe its gold foliage (with eerie chartreuse veining) contributes to its shortness. Free flowering all summer into the fall. Works wonders in brightening up a tired border. Semi-evergreen. Summer to fall. bloom 5 ft. x 4 ft.
303-010-1 Lavatera 'Rosea'
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Dark Pink flowers
The green leaves of Lavatera 'Rosea' are distinctly more rounded than our other forms. It produces its pink, somewhat funnel-shaped flowers in a seemingly endless show. Evergreen in our temperate winters. Summer to fall. bloom 6 ft. x 6 ft.
022-005 Leptinella pusilla
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow Green flowers
(Sometimes known as Cotula pusilla) Leptinella (Cotula) pusilla is a ground hugging, creeping perennial with ferny purple gray foliage that turns green in the shade. Will withstand light foot traffic. Late spring to early summer. bloom 1 in. x 12 in.
022-003 Leptinella pyrethrifolia
Sun Zones 8, 9 White flowers
New Zealand. Leptinella (Cotula) pyrethrifolia is a low and vigorous ground cover with very lacy green foliage that calls to mind the foliage of Achillea millefolium. The numerous, white, tiny female flowers rise on one-inch stems and are followed by small golden brown fruits. This is a good cover for light foot traffic. Spring to summer. bloom 2 in. x spreading.
022-001 Leptinella squalida
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Yellow Green flowers
Leptinella (Cotula) squalida is a small creeping perennial with feathered foliage. Nadine recommends this for use as a moss substitute where summer drought makes it difficult to keep moss attractive. Late spring to early summer. bloom 4-6 in. x indefinite.
022-006 Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Yellow green flowers
Leptinella (Cotula) squalida 'Platt's Black' is a very dark, brown-black foliaged plant that has the vigor of a good groundcover but is easy to lift if needed. A Great Plant Picks selection. Late spring to early summer. bloom 6 in. x indefinite.
780-001D4 Leptodermis oblonga
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Violet flowers
At a recent Hardy Plant sale, we could not keep Leptodermis oblonga in stock, not only because it was in full bloom, but also because of the delicate perfume of its flowers. This truly is like a dwarf lilac that blooms throughout the summer into the fall. Summer to fall. bloom 15 in. x 15 in.
661-001-1 Lespedeza thunbergii ( Bush clover )
Sun Zone 6-8 Rose/Violet flowers
Of all the showstoppers in the garden in September and early October, Lespedeza thunbergii must surely take the cake. In full bloom it forms an immense cascading shrub with long branches arching over with their bounty of flowers until their tips almost touch the ground. The two-toned pea flowers are bright rose above and violet below. Each flower may only be 1/2-inch long but there are thousands of them. In our setting the arching stems dangle over a patch of pristine white Anemone japonica and is backed by a stately Cornus 'Hedgerow's Gold'. Late summer. bloom 8 ft. x 8-10 ft.
661-001D4 Lespedeza thunbergii ( Bush clover )
Sun Zone 6-8 Rose/Violet flowers
Of all the showstoppers in the garden in September and early October, Lespedeza thunbergii must surely take the cake. In full bloom it forms an immense cascading shrub with long branches arching over with their bounty of flowers until their tips almost touch the ground. The two-toned pea flowers are bright rose above and violet below. Each flower may only be 1/2-inch long but there are thousands of them. In our setting the arching stems dangle over a patch of pristine white Anemone japonica and is backed by a stately Cornus 'Hedgerow's Gold'. Late summer. bloom 8 ft. x 8-10 ft.
638-003D4 Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' was chosen the 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year because it is an attractive plant that flourishes in a broad range of environments. The large single white daisies hold up especially well to heat and humidity. A Great Plant Picks selection. June to October if deadheaded. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
837-001D4 Leucoseptrum stellipilum ( Japanese bush mint )
Part Shade Zones 7, 8 Pinkish Violet flowers
This boldly foliaged plant is well suited to a woodland setting. The 6-inch long leaves of Leucoseptrum stellipilum are of good substance, slightly hairy to the touch, and regularly serrated along their margins. The shrub is woody at its base, with stiff, woolly stems and opposite sets of leaves occuring at 4 to 6 inch intervals. The flowers appear at the terminals of main and axillary stems and form small, vibrant upright bottle-brushes that enliven the autumn garden. September to October. bloom 28-30 in. x 30 in.
656-005D4 Leucothoe keiskei
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Although this is the smallest species of Leucothoe, it manages to bear the largest flowers in the genus. There is much to admire about Leucothoe keiskei beyond the nodding bell-shaped flowers, however. For example, the stems have a wonderful cascading rhythm to them. Their almost foreward-pointing leaves alternate in a zigzag pattern down their lengths. In addition, the leaves are like polished leather. The rounded lance-shape of each leaf quickly narrows to a sharp point. Then, during the winter, the evergreen foliage turns red purple, a sight that is especially lovely in the snow. This species comes from the island of Honshu, Japan, where it grows in the mountains on crags and cliffs. Good drainage with regular watering will keep this shrub looking good throughout the year. Midsummer. bloom 24 in. x 24 in.
189-052 Lewisia cotyledon 'Praline'
Sun Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pink to Apricot flowers
These are seedlings from a seed strain introduced in 1994. The resultant plants often have semi-double flowers which range in color from salmon to orange to pink. The plants in our garden grow in a modified rockery with sharp drainage. We use an inch or so of gravel mulch around the crowns of the plants. In this way, we have grown these plants for many years and are rewarded each spring with brillant flowers in loose panicles above the rosettes of fleshy, tongue-shaped leaves. Lewisia cotyledon `Praline' seedlings are also excellent plants for containers. Do not overwater or overfeed them. Spring to summer. bloom 6-8 in. x 6-8 in.
189-006 Lewisia edithae 'Edith English'
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8 Salmon Pink flowers
Lewisia x edithae 'Edith English' is a cross between L. columbiana var. columbiana and L. columbiana var. rupicola by Carl English and named for his wife. The result is a tough, easy to grow lewisia which we grow in our Rock Garden. It blooms off and on during the summer but produces no seed. The fleshy 5- to 6-inch rosettes produce numerous short stems bearing many pink flowers. June to fall. bloom 4 in. x 5 in.
104-001D4 Leycesteria formosa ( Himalayan Honeysuckle. )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Leycesteria formosa is a superb understory plant notable for its green, bamboo-like stems and long pendulous strands of white pagoda-like flowers with red-purple bracts which continue to set black fruit over a long period of time. The fruit attracts wildlife. It is edible and tastes of burnt caramel. A Great Plant Picks selection. Summer to fall. bloom 8 ft.
493-001D4 Liatris aspera
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender Purple flowers
Liatris aspera would be right at home with Solidago, Echinacea and Achillea. Tall spikes bear button-like clusters of tufted flowers. This is the darkest of all of the liatris at the nursery. Mid- to late summer. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
493-003D4 Liatris elegans
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rosy Purple flowers
Liatris elegans blooms early for us and is somewhat shorter than our other liatris forms. Purplish-pink fluffy bonbons bloom on open stems. Midsummer. bloom 3 ft. x 18. in.
493-004D4 Liatris ligulistylis
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet flowers
Liatris ligulistylis bears clusters of dark violet flowers on open spikes. This grows best in a moist prairie type setting. Midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
493-005D4 Liatris pycnostachya
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red Purple flowers
Liatris pycnostachya needs more moisture than other liatris, coming from the black soil prairies from South Dakota to Louisiana. The flower spikes here are densely packed with red-purple flowers giving a true narrow plumed effect. Midsummer to fall. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
493-005 Liatris pycnostachya
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red Purple flowers
Liatris pycnostachya needs more moisture than other liatris, coming from the black soil prairies from South Dakota to Louisiana. The flower spikes here are densely packed with red-purple flowers giving a true narrow plumed effect. Midsummer to fall. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
493-007-1 Liatris spicata ( Gay feather. )
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink Purple flowers
Liatris spicata produce dense spikes of small button-like buds that open to feathery ray flowers. The basal foliage is linear. Summer. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
493-007 Liatris spicata ( Gay feather. )
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink Purple flowers
Liatris spicata produce dense spikes of small button-like buds that open to feathery ray flowers. The basal foliage is linear. Summer. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
493-013-1 Liatris spicata 'Alba'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Liatris spicata 'Alba' bears dense spikes of small button-like buds that open to feathery ray flowers. The basal foliage is linear. Summer. bloom 5 ft. x 18 in.
190-002D4 Libertia grandiflora
Sun Zones 8, 9, 10 White flowers
New Zealand. Libertia grandiflora is a rhizomatous, clumping perennial with 30-inch long leathery iris-like leaves. A series of dense umbels of white flowers rise up stiff stems. We grow this in the white and black section of the Rose Border. Late spring to early summer. bloom 3 ft. x 2 ft
190-003D4 Libertia peregrinans
Sun, Part Shade Zones 8, 9, 10 Creamy White flowers
Customers often ask for the orange grass in our gravel bed. In truth, Libertia peregrinans is really a grass-like iris relative. The stiff upright blades are actually pea-soup green with orange around their central ribs and along their margins giving the whole plant an orange glow. Panicles of small white flowers bloom within the foliage in late spring. May to June. bloom 16-18 in. x 18 in.
191-006-1 Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'
Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
Because Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' is a plant of moist woods and stream-sides, it needs regular deep water. It is not uncommon on a hot summer day to find the stems have collapsed. A deep soak will revive it if it is not administered too late. The 8- to 12-inch diameter leaves are deeply toothed and are nearly triangular in shape. The principal difference between Ligularia 'The Rocket' and the species is that the blooming stems are dark purple black which contrasts beautifully with the bright yellow flowers. With Ligularias it is a good idea to bait for slugs and snails in the spring or any time the critters are active. Early to midsummer. bloom 6 ft. x 3.5 ft.
191-004-1 Ligularia dentata 'Othello' ( Golden groundsel )
Shade, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Golden Yellow flowers
Ligularia dentata 'Othello' is an ideal plant for those who have a seep, creek or other year-round damp area or have a garden area that they water on a regular basis. The juvenile foliage emerges purple and ages to green with a blush of purple. The reverse side of the mature leaves is purple. The large, foot-wide leaves are kidney-shaped and have teeth along their margins. These teeth are described in the specific name for the plant. In midsummer, the plant sends up purple tinged stems which will bear showy corymbs of 2-inch, flat daisies with brown centers. Ligularias that are planted in too much sun or under-watered can sometimes collapse. They will rally after they are watered. July and August. bloom 3 ft. x 1.5-2.5 ft.
191-019-1 Ligularia palmatiloba (x)
Shade, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Golden Yellow flowers
Ligularia palmatiloba is a cross between L. dentata and L. japonica. The dramatic foot-wide leaves are rounded, lobed and deeply cut. The brilliant golden yellow rayed flowers rise on stalks up to 3.5 feet. They have orange centers. These are great plants for wetter areas and stream sides. In the border, they need to be watered regularly. Summer. bloom 3 .5 ft. x 4.5 ft.
191-005-1 Ligularia przewalskii
Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
We grow Ligularia przewalskii at the edge of our woodland garden near a huge Gunnera. This is a clumping perennial which prefers a moist area. Stately, purple stained flowering stems rise from a basal mound of foot-wide palmate leaves. The stems are topped with dense panicles of yellow, rayed flowers. Late summer. bloom 6 ft. x 3 ft.
191-007-1 Ligularia sibirica
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Yellow flowers
Ligularia sibirica is found from Europe across Siberia to China and Japan mostly in damp woods and along streamsides. We grow it in a bed we water once a week and it has flourished for us making large clumps of rounded foliage with 5- to 6-foot spikes of yellow composite flowers. The tall spent bloom spikes look especially ghostly in the autumn garden. June, July. bloom 4 ft. x 2 ft.
191-009-1 Ligularia vetchiana
Part shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
This large leaved clumping herbaceous perennial is a good statement plant for a consistently moist spot in the garden. The 12-16 inch diameter roundish heart shaped leaves of Ligularia vetchiana are carried on 30 to 40 inch stems which in themselves make a great bold look for the garden. The 3 inch bright yellow flower are carried on 4 foot stems above the foliage in July and early August. If adequate moisture is not available for the plant it will droop or scorchsignificantly during hot weather. With the Ligularias it is a good idea to bait for slugs and snails in the spring or any time the critters are active. Early to midsummer. bloom 6 ft. x 4 ft.
191-010-1 Ligularia wilsoniana ( Giant groundsell )
Part shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
The foliage of this very large long-lived herbaceous clumping perennial makes a very bold statement for areas with evenly moist soil. The 18-24 inch diamter, roughly heart shaped leaves of Ligularia wilsoniana can be up to 20 inches across and are supported by 36-42 inch stems. The 3 inch diameter bright yellow flowers grow in a terminal clusters atop the 4 foot stalks. The Ligularias do not like to dry out so if you have the right home for the plant it can be a good addition to your garden. With the Ligularias it is a good idea to bait for slugs and snails in the spring or anytime the critters are active. This species is named in honor of E. H. Wilson, the well-known plant collector. Early to midsummer. bloom 6-7 ft. x 4-5 ft
192-074-1 Lilium martagon 'Nepera' ( Turkscap lily )
Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Orange flowers
This is one of two lilies that Seattle area plantsman Jerry Flintoff has shared with us. The turkscap flowers of Lilium martagon 'Nepera' are orange with red brown spots that are concentrated more toward the center and base of the petals. This attractive combination is complemented by the red gold stamens. Summer. bloom 3 ft.
594-003 Limonium speciosum 'Blue Diamond'
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Bright Blue flowers
Limonium speciosum 'Blue Diamond' is a compact statice flowers of bright blue. Suitable for the rock garden or for containers. Summer. bloom 10 in. x 10 in.
048-008 Linum lewisii ( Blue flax )
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Western N. America. The blue green needle-like foliage of Linum lewisii is soft to the touch and feathery in appearance. Long arching stems bear terminal clusters of blue flowers that open in the morning and fade in the afternoon. This is a mountain plant and needs good drainage, lean soil and full sun. It is not long-lived in the garden but does self sow. Always leave a few seedlings behind when you weed. Beautiful and evergreen in our mild climate. Summer bloom 2-3 ft. x 2-3 ft.
561-001-1 Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Sun to Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Violet Blue flowers
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' is a versatile evergreen lily relative that is most frequently cited as a ground cover for difficult dry shade areas. The tufted dark green grass-like foliage forms dense clumps. Violet blue flowers rise on short spikes and are followed by dark berries. Early to late fall. bloom 12 in. x 18 in.
561-001D4 Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Sun to Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Violet Blue flowers
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' is a versatile evergreen lily relative that is most frequently cited as a ground cover for difficult dry shade areas. The tufted dark green grass-like foliage forms dense clumps. Violet blue flowers rise on short spikes and are followed by dark berries. Early to late fall. bloom 12 in. x 18 in.
561-001 Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Sun to Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Violet Blue flowers
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' is a versatile evergreen lily relative that is most frequently cited as a ground cover for difficult dry shade areas. The tufted dark green grass-like foliage forms dense clumps. Violet blue flowers rise on short spikes and are followed by dark berries. Early to late fall. bloom 12 in. x 18 in.
561-003Qt Liriope muscari 'PeeDee Ingot'
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Lilac purple flowers
Thanks to the JC Raulston Arboretum who gave us Liriope muscari 'PeeDee Ingot' as a gift when they visited our gardens. We have grown this in too hot and dry a site and the grass-like foliage has burned in the recent very dry summer. The foliage really is yellow and is wonderful to use as a contrast in mixed borders or to lighten up a shade garden. The flower spike reaches up to 12 inches. Late summer. bloom 8-10 in. x 10 in.
561-002 Liriope spicata SILVER DRAGON
Part Shade Zones 8, 9, 10 White flowers
Liriope spicata SILVER DRAGON ('Gin-ryu') has beautiful silver-edged evergreen blades that are a startling contrast with black mondo grass. Late summer. bloom 10 in. x 18 in.
049-001D4 Lobelia cardinalis ( Cardinal flower )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Scarlet Red flowers
Found across a wide range from New Brunswick down through the Great Lakes region south to Texas, this hardy perennial thrives in damp, even swamp-like conditions.The mid-green leaves are lance-shaped, occasionally bronze tinged. Upright stems bear racemes that are up to 14 inches in length. The two-lipped tubular flowers measure two inches in length. Summer to early autumn. bloom 36 in. x 12 in.
049-037D4 Lobelia 'Firewalker'
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Scarlet flowers
A 2014 Introduction from Joy Creek Nursery. Lobelia 'Firewalker' is a selected sport of the seed grown strain Lobelia 'Fan Tiefrot'. 'Firewalker' not only has the strongly upright spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers through the summer but has smokey-infused green leaves and dark purple leaf and flower stems. The contrast between the sultry foliage and scarlett flowers never fails to drawn attention from customers in our gardens. Summer to autumn. bloom 32 in. x 9 in.
049-023D4 Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia
Sun Zones 8, 9, 10 Scarlet and Yellow flowers
Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia has proven herbaceous for us, emerging in late spring as the weather warms up. Once it has budded up, it blooms until fall. Attractive narrow linear foliage on a low herbaceous shrub. The scarlet flowers have yellow throats. Summer to early fall. bloom 24 in. x 12 in.
049-002D4 Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' ( Cardinal Flower )
Sun/Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Very Red flowers
We grow Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' in combination with Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake'. The luscious bright red flowers and burgundy foliage are sensational with the lacy white flowers of the viburnum. A great hummingbird plant. Summer to early fall. bloom 42 in. x 18 in.
049-002 Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' ( Cardinal Flower )
Sun/Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Very Red flowers
We grow Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' in combination with Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake'. The luscious bright red flowers and burgundy foliage are sensational with the lacy white flowers of the viburnum. A great hummingbird plant. Summer to early fall. bloom 42 in. x 18 in.
049-032D4 Lobelia siphilitica f. albiflora
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Forming dense clumps with numerous upright flowering stems, Lobelia siphilitica f. albiflora is an apt addition to a garden that receives regular water. Tall stems bear two-lipped flowers. The lower lip is divided into two lobes and the shorter upper lip appears like two upright ears above. The flowers are held in dense racemes and are surrounded by leafy bracts. For those who love white gardens, this is a must have. Late summer to mid-autumn. bloom 24-48 in. x 12 in.
049-003D4 Lobelia syphilitica
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Lobelia syphilitica is a clump forming perennial with erect stems of bright blue flowers. Summer to early fall. bloom 3 ft. x 1 ft.
049-008D4 Lobelia tupa
Sun Zones (7), 8, 9, 10 Brick Red flowers
From Chile. In our garden, Lobelia tupa has formed an impressive clump with dozens of upright flower stems rising from a base of large gray green leaves. The terminal racemes of flowers measure up to 18 inches. Individual flowers are 2.5 inches long. Their brick-red coloration is accented with purple red calyces. After fifteen years, our clump has reached five feet across and the abundance of its flowers delights visitors both human and humming. Our plant receives only occasional water during our hot summers. This is a Great Plant Pick. Mid- to late summer. bloom 6 ft. x 3 ft.
049-034D4 Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Dark Red flowers
This seed selection from Germany has long been a nursery favorite. The sumptuous dark red flowers have a velvety sheen. They rise in dense racemes on tall, sturdy stems emerging from a very tight crown of basal rosettes. The foliage is dark green complementing the richness of the flowers. Individual flowers have a wide, 3-lobed lower lip with two upright lobes like rabbit ears above. Our plants of Lobelia x speciousa `Fan Tiefrot' are very often a gathering place of hummingbirds. Summer to autumn. bloom 32 in. x 9 in.
097-005 Lomatium grayi
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Lomatium grayi is a Pacific Northwest native with bright green filigreed foliage and umbels of yellow flower. Needs sharp drainage. June. bloom 10-15 in.
050-009D4 Lonicera americana
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Pink/Cream flowers
Lonicera x americana is the true form of this climber from the collection of Denis Bradshaw who houses the National Climbing Honeysuckle Collection at his nursery in Kent, England. Extremely beautiful evergreen foliage with soft cream and pink flowers. July to October. bloom 20 ft.
050-006D4 Lonicera brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Scarlet flowers
Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' is a deciduous to semi-evergreen climber with long scarlet tubular flowers. This cross between L. sempervirens and L. hirsuta was developed by Dr. F. L. Skinner at Dropmore, Manitoba. It is extremely cold-hardy. Summer. bloom 12 ft.
050-010D4 Lonicera caprifolium 'Anna Fletcher'
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Cream flowers
Lonicera caprifolium 'Anna Fletcher' produces whorls of creamy flowers above cupped foliage. Orange-red berries follow. Cut back the twining stems after flowering to retain healthy growth. Deciduous. April to May. bloom 20 ft
050-010-1 Lonicera caprifolium 'Anna Fletcher'
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Cream flowers
Lonicera caprifolium 'Anna Fletcher' produces whorls of creamy flowers above cupped foliage. Orange-red berries follow. Cut back the twining stems after flowering to retain healthy growth. Deciduous. April to May. bloom 20 ft
050-040-1 Lonicera crassifolia
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Cream to Yellow flowers
We received Lonicera crassifolia from The Elisabeth C. Miller Botanic Garden in Seattle where we first saw it draping out of a large container. We have grown this as a modest groundcover in our own gardens where it forms a dense layer of creeping stems that root as they travel. Our favorite application, however, has been to allow it to crawl down a wall where it forms an elegant branching pattern on the stone. The small rounded leaves are glossy dark green with fine hairs. Surprisingly, the leaves turn burgundy in the winter. In spring, clusters of cream buds open into small honeysuckle flowers that turn a pleasing yellow in contrast with the red pink bases of the flowers. In the autumn you can find occasional small fleshy blue black fruits. June to July. bloom 2-4 in. x Spreading.
050-040D4 Lonicera crassifolia
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Cream to Yellow flowers
We received Lonicera crassifolia from The Elisabeth C. Miller Botanic Garden in Seattle where we first saw it draping out of a large container. We have grown this as a modest groundcover in our own gardens where it forms a dense layer of creeping stems that root as they travel. Our favorite application, however, has been to allow it to crawl down a wall where it forms an elegant branching pattern on the stone. The small rounded leaves are glossy dark green with fine hairs. Surprisingly, the leaves turn burgundy in the winter. In spring, clusters of cream buds open into small honeysuckle flowers that turn a pleasing yellow in contrast with the red pink bases of the flowers. In the autumn you can find occasional small fleshy blue black fruits. June to July. bloom 2-4 in. x Spreading.
050-045D4 Lonicera etrusca ( Etruscan honeysuckle )
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 Cream flowers
Although this vigorous Mediterranean shrub is usually seen tied into a trellis, it is not by nature a climber. It is more a sprawler that is willing to accommodate our climbing needs. Its blue green leaves are often fused together in a cupped fashion near the top of the stem. Lower down the leaves are separate. In milder weather, the shrub is semi-evergreen. The narrow, tubular flowers are 2 inches long and start out a pale color darkening to yellow with age. They are gathered into whorls, usually in sets of three at the ends of branches. Attractive red berries form late in the summer. Midsummer to autumn. bloom 12 ft.
050-007D4 Lonicera fragrantissima
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
When we are doing our winter clean-up, the sweet scent of the flowers of Lonicera fragrantissima cheers us up, especially when the flowers are warmed by rare winter sunshine. We often cut a stem to take indoors. Much of the rest of the year this semi-evergreen shrub recedes into the background serving as a backdrop for less cold tolerant bloomers. In the fall, the oldest leaves turn yellow before they fall. Blooms on old wood. Late winter. bloom 8 ft. x 8 ft.
050-018D4 Lonicera japonica 'Aureo-reticulata'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 White flowers
Lonicera japonica 'Aureo-reticulata' is not quite as vigorous a climber as the species. The yellow veined foliage is especially attractive. Can be used in a part shade situation. Spring to late summer. bloom To 20 ft.
050-004D4 Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' ( Golden box honeysuckle. )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Cream flowers
A superb shrubby honeysuckle. The fine-leafed foliage varies from golden green to light green depending on the shade. Over time, this can become a sizeable shrub. If clipped on a regular basis, this can also be maintained as a hedge. Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' is highly adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. A Great Plant Picks selection. Spring. bloom 5 ft.
050-042D4 Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips' ( Boxleaf honeysuckle )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The name Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips' describes the color of the new leaves that emerge red purple, turn reddish brown and then green as they mature. The glossy, half-inch, rounded foliage comes in pairs down the burgundy stems. Many of the green leaves have a hint of a red central vein. This many branched shrub is easy to grow and easy to shape. The fact that the new red growth continues to emerge throughout the growing season gives it great ornamental value. Spring. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
050-042-1 Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips' ( Boxleaf honeysuckle )
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The name Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips' describes the color of the new leaves that emerge red purple, turn reddish brown and then green as they mature. The glossy, half-inch, rounded foliage comes in pairs down the burgundy stems. Many of the green leaves have a hint of a red central vein. This many branched shrub is easy to grow and easy to shape. The fact that the new red growth continues to emerge throughout the growing season gives it great ornamental value. Spring. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
050-016-1 Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The foliage of Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty' is green with a fine silver edge around each leaf. Rumor has it that if grown in a drier, less fertile setting, it will develop cleaner variegation. Cut out any branches that revert to the pure green form. Spring. bloom 10 ft. x 10 ft.
050-016D4 Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The foliage of Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty' is green with a fine silver edge around each leaf. Rumor has it that if grown in a drier, less fertile setting, it will develop cleaner variegation. Cut out any branches that revert to the pure green form. Spring. bloom 10 ft. x 10 ft.
050-041D4 Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Creamy White flowers
In our garden, an immense specimen of Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' stands 8-feet tall and 15-feet wide. Nearby Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy' grows measuring less than a foot high and no more than two wide. This looks like the ideal shrub for a small garden. The tiny leaves are thick, chartreuse and glossy. Their leaf margins are slightly blonder giving the shrub an overall glowing quality. Spring. bloom 12-15 in. x 20-24 in.
050-015D4 Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Creamy White flowers
Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' is a vigorous deciduous vine with very fragrant, creamy white flowers that turn yellow as they age. The perfume lasts all day but is especially strong during the evening hours. July to September. bloom 20 ft.
050-036-1 Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Cream flowers
Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin' is a slow growing, irregularly variegated vine that bears fragrant clusters of pink flowers with creamy yellow mouths. The foliage is cream-edged with pink highlights. Like many other honeysuckles, hummingbirds and bees find it irrestible. Late spring to late summer. bloom 10 ft.
050-036D4 Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Cream flowers
Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin' is a slow growing, irregularly variegated vine that bears fragrant clusters of pink flowers with creamy yellow mouths. The foliage is cream-edged with pink highlights. Like many other honeysuckles, hummingbirds and bees find it irrestible. Late spring to late summer. bloom 10 ft.
050-001-1 Lonicera periclymenum 'Late Dutch'
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Cream flowers
Lonicera periclymenum 'Late Dutch' is a vigorous, purple stemmed climber. The flowers are dark pink on the outside and white fading to yellow inside. Rich red berries are produced while the plant is still blooming profusely and hang on to become food for the birds when winter weather sets in. The delicate fragrance seduces everyone walking by our old wrought iron fence, and many folks stop to watch the myriad pollinators who also enjoy the flowers. Although the vines are deciduous, between the late red berries, the twisted trunks that develop as the plants age and the purple tint of the early new foilage `Late Dutch' delivers a lot of interest throughout the year. Late spring to late summer. bloom 10-13 ft.
050-001D4 Lonicera periclymenum 'Late Dutch'
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Cream flowers
Lonicera periclymenum 'Late Dutch' is a vigorous, purple stemmed climber. The flowers are dark pink on the outside and white fading to yellow inside. Rich red berries are produced while the plant is still blooming profusely and hang on to become food for the birds when winter weather sets in. The delicate fragrance seduces everyone walking by our old wrought iron fence, and many folks stop to watch the myriad pollinators who also enjoy the flowers. Although the vines are deciduous, between the late red berries, the twisted trunks that develop as the plants age and the purple tint of the early new foilage `Late Dutch' delivers a lot of interest throughout the year. Late spring to late summer. bloom 10-13 ft.
050-008D4 Lonicera pileata
Sun or Shade Zones 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Lonicera pileata is a very useful evergreen shrub with shiny dark leaves. It can be successfully used as a low spreading ground cover, as part of a mixed hedge, or play a part in a mixed border. The branches have a horizontal habit that will show off the occasional violet berries that glow like gems if backlit, making this a great choice for a situation where you look up at the plant from below. Also, supposed to be deer proof. A Great Plant Picks selection. Late spring. bloom 24 in. x 8 ft.
050-008-1 Lonicera pileata
Sun or Shade Zones 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Lonicera pileata is a very useful evergreen shrub with shiny dark leaves. It can be successfully used as a low spreading ground cover, as part of a mixed hedge, or play a part in a mixed border. The branches have a horizontal habit that will show off the occasional violet berries that glow like gems if backlit, making this a great choice for a situation where you look up at the plant from below. Also, supposed to be deer proof. A Great Plant Picks selection. Late spring. bloom 24 in. x 8 ft.
050-032D4 Lonicera sempervirens 'Blanche Sandman'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Orange Red flowers
Lonicera sempervirens 'Blanche Sandman'(Allen Bush) is a selection of our Southeastern US native. Rounded dark green leaves with blue green undersides are both evergreen and deciduous. The tubular orange red flowers with yellow orange interior are great hummingbird attractants. Bright red fruits are very ornamental. May to June; some late bloom. bloom 10-15 ft. x 3-6 ft.
050-002D4 Lonicera standishii
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Lonicera standishii is a wonderful deciduous shrub that surprises us with its delicious fragrance as we do our winter chores in our own gardens. Tiny paired white flowers appear at the leaf axils during the cold of the year. If sited so that it is backlit, the red berries that follow the bloom will glow amongst the leaves during summer. From China. Winter. bloom 6 ft. x 6 ft.
132-003D4 Luzula sylvatica
Part Shade, Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Luzula sylvatica is a woodland native grass that forms dense rhizomatous clumps. Suitable as a ground cover. The 3/4-inch leaves are shiny green with finely haired white margins. Easy and drought resistant. 2 ft.
132-006 Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea' ( Golden greater woodrush )
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
The evergreen grass-like leaves of Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea' are gold green in the spring maturing to lime green in the fall and then after the first frost the leaves turn a bright golden color. This versatile plant has been a polite and welcome addition to our new shade borders providing good texture there throughout the year. The plant is especially useful in dry shade situations. Midspring to early summer. bloom 8 in. x 24 in.
132-006D4 Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea' ( Golden greater woodrush )
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
The evergreen grass-like leaves of Luzula sylvatica 'Aurea' are gold green in the spring maturing to lime green in the fall and then after the first frost the leaves turn a bright golden color. This versatile plant has been a polite and welcome addition to our new shade borders providing good texture there throughout the year. The plant is especially useful in dry shade situations. Midspring to early summer. bloom 8 in. x 24 in.
132-004D4 Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' ( Greater woodrush )
Part Shade, Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Brown flowers
This is taller and more robust than our other two selections of woodrushes. We use it as a groundcover in woodland areas, including drier sites, because it is evergreen and looks good throughout the year. With a name like Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata', you know that its substantial, glossy leaves have a crisp, narrow cream outline around their edges. The flowers are on erect stems and are held in loose terminal panicles. Mid-spring to early summer. bloom 24 in x 18 in.
105-004 Lychnis alpina 'Alba'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Lychnis alpina 'Alba' is a low, mounding, tufted perennial with clusters of white flowers. Try this in the rockery or front of the border. Summer. bloom 6 in. x 6 in.
105-003D4 Lychnis chalcedonica ( Maltese cross )
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Scarlet flowers
The dense scarlet flower caps of Lychnis chalcedonica are the perfect foil for dark purple delphinium spires in the summer border. Summer. bloom 3 ft. x 1 ft.
105-001D4 Lychnis chalcedonica 'Morgenrot'
Sun Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Old Fashioned Pink flowers
We grow Lychnis chalcedonica 'Morgenrot' in our Texture Garden where the spikes of unusual pink flowers seem right at home with glaucous leafed hebes. Summer. bloom 2.5 ft. x 1 ft.
252-002 Lysimachia ephemerum
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Imagine the heat of Southern Spain and Portugal and you can envisage the gray green lance-shaped foliage of Lysimachia ephemerum, bearing slender stems that are topped with a dense galaxy of starry white flowers. Summer. bloom 3 ft. x 1 ft.
252-002D4 Lysimachia ephemerum
Sun Zones 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Imagine the heat of Southern Spain and Portugal and you can envisage the gray green lance-shaped foliage of Lysimachia ephemerum, bearing slender stems that are topped with a dense galaxy of starry white flowers. Summer. bloom 3 ft. x 1 ft.
252-008 Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' ( Golden creeping jenny )
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Bright Yellow flowers
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' is a vigorous ground cover that can get out of hand in some climates. We use it judiciously. Its versatility makes it easy to grow in containers in the shade which is how we like to show off its bright golden yellow foliage and cup-shaped flowers. Summer. bloom 2 in. x indefinite
252-012D4 Lysimachia paridiformis var. stenophylla ( Chinese loosestrife )
Shade, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Golden Yellow flowers
Our specimen of Lysimachia paridiformis var. stenophylla was purchased at a plant sale at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, OR, many years ago. We had seen it growing in that garden previously and could hardly believe it was a Lysimachia. It was low to the ground and the shiny, long, lance-shaped leaves formed a whorl from the middle of which a boss of yellow flowers glowed. The Flora of China clearly states that this grows in "damp forests and wet ravines," so water it regularly if you want it to thrive. July, August. bloom 1 ft. x 1.5 ft.
252-005 Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' is a vigorous herbaceous perennial. Leaves have a creamy margin that is flushed pink in spring. Clusters of bell shaped golden flowers appear in whorls at the leaf axils. Suitable for a moist area. Late summer. bloom 2 ft. x 2 ft.
252-005D4 Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' is a vigorous herbaceous perennial. Leaves have a creamy margin that is flushed pink in spring. Clusters of bell shaped golden flowers appear in whorls at the leaf axils. Suitable for a moist area. Late summer. bloom 2 ft. x 2 ft.
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