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ANNUAL GRASSES

CAREX Bronco8-10"h

CYPERUS Rupestris4-8"h

ANNUALS

ACALYPHA Firestorm10-18"h

ALTERNATHERA Burgundy Threadleaf

8-12"

ANAGALLIS Wild Cat Mandarin

6-8"h

BIDENS Tweety8-10"h

CALABRACHOA Callie Star Rose

6-10"h

CALADIUM Miss Muffet10-14"h SUMMER TO FALL

CALADIUM Red Flash18-30"h SUMMER TO FALL

CALIBRACHOA Superbells Apricot Punch

6-10"h

CALIBRACHOA Superbells Blackberry Punch

6-10"h

CALIBRACHOA Superbells Scarlet

6-10"h

CANNAS Pink Sunburst3'H

CELOSIA Fresh Look Gold14"h

CELOSIA Fresh Look Orange14"h

CELOSIA Fresh Look Red14"h

CENTAUREA Amethyst in Snow

12-16"h

COLEUS Alligator Tears18-24"h

COLEUS Burgundy Lace24-36"h

COLEUS Oxblood16"h

COLEUS Spitfire18-24"h

COLEUS Trailing Rose12"h

CYNARA Cardunculus5'h SUMMER

DAHLIAS Dragon Ball12-14"h SUMMER TO FALL

DAHLIAS Jowey Gipsy18-24"h SUMMER TO FALL

DAHLIAS La Tour16-20"h SUMMER TO FALL

DAHLIAS Star Wars12-14"h SUMMER TO FALL

DOROTHEANTHUS Mezoo Trailing Red

trailing

EUPHORBIA Euphoric White14-20"h

EUPHORBIA Hip Hop6-10"h

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FUCHSIA Angel Earrings Dainty

10-14"h

FUCHSIA Hot Rose Dark Purple

10-15"h

FUCHSIA Seventh Heaven12"h

GOODENIA Little Luna8-12"h

HEDERA Green8-10"h trailing

HEDERA Marbled8-10"h trailing

HELICHRYSUM Gold8-10"h

HEMIZYGIA Candy Kisses2'

HYPOESTES Pink8-10"h

IMPATIENS Accent Rose10-12"h

IMPATIENS Accent Salmon10-12"h

IMPATIENS SunPatiens Coral36-38" mounding

IMPATIENS Super Elfen Violet6"h

IPOMOEA Goldfinger6-10"h trailing

IPOMOEA ILLUSION Garnet Lace

8-10"h mounding

IPOMOEA Sweet Caroline Bewitched

8-10"h mounding

IRESINE Blazing Rose12-18"h

LANTANA Confetti16-24" trailing

LOBELIA Anabel Violet Whiskers

6-10"h semi-trailing

LOBELIA Techno Heat Dark Blue

6-10"h trailing

NEMESIA Sunsatia Kumquat10-16"h

ORNAMENTAL CABBAGE Tokyo Mix

12-15"h

OSTEOSPERMUM SUNNY Cambria

8-12"h

OSTEOSPERMUM SUNNY Mary

12-16"h

OSTEOSPERMUM SUNNY Sheila

12-16"h

OXALIS Allure Burgundy6-10"h

PANSY Delta Blotch Mix4-6"h

PERILLA Tricolor24-36"h

PETUNIA Cascadias Cabernet8"h mounding

PETUNIA Ray Sunray Yellow8-12"h

PETUNIA Saguna Blue Vein10-16"h

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PETUNIA SUPERTUNIA Citrus6-10"h

PETUNIA SUPERTUNIA Mini Appleblossom

4-8"h

PETUNIA SUPERTUNIA Vista Silverberry

16-24"h

PETUNIA SUPERTUNIA White Russian

6-10"h

PETUNIA SURFINIA Lime8-10"h

PETUNIA SURFINIA Magenta6-10"h

PETUNIA Whispers Amethyst8-12" semi-trailing

PTILOTUS Joey12-15"h

SALVIA Mesa Azure18-24"

SALVIA Miniata24-36"h

SALVIA Victoria Blue18-20"h

SALVIA Vista Burgundy10-12"h

SCAEVOLA Diamond6-10"h

VERBENA Lanai Peach Imp6-10"h

VERBENA Lanai Purple Mosaic12-16"h

VERBENA Lanai Twister12-16"h

VERBENA Superbena Lilac Blue

10-12"h

VERBENA Temari Patio Red10-14"h

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

AESCULUS parviflora8-12'h x 8-12'w 2'p SUMMER

(Bottlebrush Buckeye) Suckering shrub, outstanding white flower blooms in summer.

HYDRANGEA arborescens Abetwo

5'h x 6'w 2'p SUMMER(Abetwo Incrediball Hydrangea) Very large white flowers in summer, dark green foliage, on a rounded shrub. Makes a striking addition to any landscape. Flowers are held on sturdy stems to maximize presentation without flopping.

HYDRANGEA paniculata Jane (Little Lime)

4'h x 5'w 2'p SUMMER(Jane Little Lime Hydrangea) Dwarf form of Limelight Hydrangea. Mounded habit, flowers open light green and change to pink and burgundy with the onset of fall.

PRUNUS glandulosa4-1/2'h x 4'w 2'p SPRING

(Dwf. Flowering Almond) Pink flowers along leafless stems. Light green summer foliage. Old fashioned shrub.

SYRINGA Meyeri8-10'h x 6-8'w 2'p SPRING

(Meyer Lilac) Compact Korean Lilac with abundant fragrant flowers.

SYRINGA x. Bloomerang4-1/2h x 4-1/2'w 2'p SPRING

(Bloomerang Lilac) Purple flowers. Re-blooms from mid-summer to frost. Very fragrant.

VIBURNUM dentatum JN Select (Red Feather)

8'h x 8'w 3'p SPRING(JN Select Red Feather Arrowwood Viburnum) Upright rounded shrub. White flowers in spring, blue fruit in fall, and purple-red fall color. New growth in spring has reddish-purple hues.

GRASSES

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ANDROPOGON gerardii Indian Warrior

5-6'h SUMMER(Big Bluestem) This long-lived grass forms a tall, strictly upright clump of green foliage that transitions to red then smoky purple beginning mid-summer. Deep purple flowers with bright red-orange pollen.

CAREX s. Banana Boat6-12"h SPRING

(Creeping Broad-leaf sedge)This showy broad-leaved, diciduous sedge lights up the shade garden with its wide, bright lemon to banana yellow and green striped leaves. Creeps slowly to form a dense mass of bold foliage. Insignificant flower.

PENNISETUM a. Burgundy Bunny

12-16"h SUMMER(Fourtain Grass) Colorful, petite sport of "Little Bunny" forms a rounded clump of green foliage that starts to turn red in summer. All-over blazing red fall color until frost. Cream flowers. Excellent in containers.

NEEDLED EVERGREENS

CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Fernspray Gold

6'h x 4'w 2'p (Fernspray Gold Cypress) Classy, arching sprays of golden, fern like foliage decorate this attention getting tree. Each unique, flattened branch tapers to a point, just as a fern frond. Plenty of sun and ample moisture will achieve the brightest gold.

JUNIPERUS communis Gold Cone

5'h x 2-1/2'w 2'p (Gold Cone Juniper) The bright yellow foliage of this upright juniper illuminates the garden, especially in winter. It responds well to shearing to achieve a denser, more narrow form and attains best color in full sun.

PICEA sitchensis Silberzwerg3'h x 3'w 2-1/2'p

(Silberzwerg Spruce) The name of this compact spruce, which means "silver dwarf" says it all. The plant has outstanding needle color and has a reliable, slow growing habit. Said to be deer resistant.

PINUS parviflora Kinpo6'h x 6'w 2-1/2'p

(Kinpo Pine) Graceful, artistic, and unique describe the character of this small, irregular, bluish green Japanese White Pine. This conifer provides year-round appeal.

PINUS strobus Angel FallsHeight varies w/ training 4'p

(Angel Falls Weeping White Pine) Slow growing tree has very long, very narrow light green needles and a strong weeping habit. Closely held branches develop graceful draping forms that combine a tall, narrow stature with a broad flowing skirt.

TAXUS media Tauntonii3'h x 6'w 2'p

(Taunton Yew) Excellent resistance to winter-burn and stays tight and compact.

TSUGA canadensis Forest Fountain

8'h x 3'w 2'p (Forest Fountain Canadian Hemlock) A small, pyramidal tree with deep-green foliage, this selection has branches that arch upward in the shape of a fountain. Plant as a focal point or as part of an informal grouping.

ORNAMENTAL TREES

ACER palmatum Fireglow12' h 12' w 4-1/2'p

(Fireglow Japanese Maple) The palmate leaves are a beautiful red with a luminescent quality that gives them the appearance of stained glass. Well-branched, moderate growth habit, broad shape with age.

ACER palmatum dissectum Sherwood Flame

12-15'H x 12'W 4-1/2'p (Japanese Maple) Distinctive branching gives this small garden tree a strong, formal look. Good heat tolerance keeps its red foliage red from spring through summer. In fall leaves go reddish green, then brighten to cherry red as the season progresses.

CERCIS canadensis Greswan (Burgundy Hearts)

10-15'h x 10-15'w 6'p SPRING(Redbud) This new selection has new growth that emerges as shimmering red-purple heart-shaped leaves. Showy, pink-lavender flowers appear before the leaves in spring. Older shaded foliage may revert to green during the season.

GINKGO biloba Saratoga35'h x 25'w 5'bb clump

(Ginko Biloba) Male form, rich yellow fall color.

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SYRINGA pekinensis Sun Dak (Copper Curls)

20-25'h x 8-13'w 6'p SPRING(Copper Curls Tree Lilac) Very showy coppery-orange peeling bark and large, attractive creamy-white flower panicles. Large tannish seed clusters remain on the tree and these capsules add interest on the winter scene.

PERENNIALS

AGASTACHE Bolero16"h SUMMER

(Hyssop) Darker bronze foliage and vivid rose purple flowers with purple calyxes. Forms a compact, branched clump of aromatic, slug and deer resistant foliage.

AJUGA r. Pink Lightning4-6"h SPRING

(Bugleweed) Forms a low, spreading mat of soft mint green, crinkly textures leaves with a distinct creamy white edge. Short, bubble-gum pink flower spikes appear in spring.

ASTER d. Wood's Blue8-12"h FALL

(Bushy Aster) Lavender-blue flowers or 4-6 weeks from late summer to early fall. Clean, compact, mildey and rust resistant, dark green foliage. Attractive all season and excellent in containers.

ASTILBE August Lights28"h SUMMER

(Astilbe) Long, scarlet-red plumes. One of the latest reds to bloom. New leaves are tinted red, then turn medium green.

CAMPANULA Summertime Blues

10-24"h SPRING(Bellflower) Has masses of large, silvery blue bells on 2' upright stems from spring to fall. A clumping habit that doesn't spread or reseed.

CHELONE p. Hot Lips10-12"h SUMMER

(Turtlehead) Vivid pink, turtle-head-shaped flowers, speckled burgundy inside, over rich dark green foliage. Blooms early to midsummer. Attracts hummingbirds.

CIMICIFUGA Chocoholic4-5'h FALL

(Black Snakeroot) Deep bronze purple, dissected leavesform a dense, upright clump. Greener in full shade. Fragrant, bottlebrush flowers open mauve pink, then lighten to white. A distinctive specimen for partial shade.

COREOPSIS Route 6624-28"h SUMMER

(Threadleaf Coreopsis) Large, 2 inch, yellow flowers with a red eye top well-branched, upright plants from midsummer. In fall the red pigment bleeds out onto the petals, becoming the dominant color.

COREOPSIS Zagreb15"h SUMMER

(Threadleaf Coreopsis) An excellent performer with bright golden-yellow flowers (deeper yellow than Moonbeam). Forms an exceptionally bushy yet airy clump of fine, needle-like foliage on upright stems.

CYMBALARIA m. Snow Wave3-4"h SPRING

(Kenilworth Ivy) The first variegated Kenilworth Ivy. It has leaves with a broad creamy white margin. Its small white flowers complement the margins. Use as a groundcover between flagstone, in hanging basket or in a container.

DICENTRA f. Spring Gold14"h SPRING

(Bleeding heart) Low mound of chartreuse yellow fern-like leaves. Clusters of heart-shaped rosy pink flowers. Long flowering season. Excellent for border and container.

ECHINACEA Cranberry Cupcake

14-22"h SUMMER(Coneflower) Double cranberry flowers on a "cupcake" of a plan. It is short and wide and makes the perfect size garden plant

ECHINACEA p. Prairie Splendor

24"h SUMMER(Coneflower) Selected for its earlier bloom time and extended flowering period from early summer into fall. Produces large 4-6 inch, rose-pink flowers on short, compact plants.

GERANIUM Perfect Storm12"h SPRING

(Cranesbill) A storm of small, magenta pink blossoms with a black center and veins are produced atop low, spreading mounds of velvety grey-green foliage in summer.

GERANIUM p. Dark Reiter8-10"h SUMMER

(Cranesbill) Attractive dark-leafed selection that forms a compact mound of finely cut, plum purple foliage. Leafy scapes carry clusters of nicely contracting, lilac blue flowers.

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GERANIUM p. Shadow Light20"h SPRING

(Cranesbill) Dark purple flowers. Tricolor foliage which changes into yellow/orange in fall. Flowering from early spring to mid summer.

HELENIUM Red Jewel30-36"h SUMMER

(Sneezeweed) One of the best native perennials for late season color. Offers a red and orange color palette. Tall stems are great for cutting for fresh bouquets.

HEUCHERA Cajun Fire9-18"h SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Burning like a cajun fire these plants change color with the season: red in Spring, black in Summer, maroon in Fall. White flowers on dark stems hover just above the mounded foliage.

HEUCHERA Creole Night12-16"h SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Large, glossy almost black leaves form a dense mound. White flowers on short stems appear in Summer.

HEUCHERA Delta Dawn12-14"h SPRING

(Coral Bells) Large round leaves with red centers in Spring and Fall. The gorgeous gold to lime leaf color highlights the red veins that appear in Summer.

HEUCHERA Fire Alarm9-13"h SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Super vigorous, thick, leathery red, red leaves pile up into a delightful mound. Fire Alarm changes color throughtout the season. Fire Alarm complements almost every section of the color palette.

HEUCHERA Paprika8-16"h SPRING

(Coral Bells) Large, warm, glowing cherry-coral foliage. A spicy favorite, there is no other hardy temperate plant that has this much tropical appeal.

HEUCHERA Pear Crisp8-14"h SPRING

(Coral Bells) Sunny yellow leaves are veiled in silver. Intricate leaves form a tight frilly mound.

HEUCHERA Spellbound9-16"h SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Ruffled foliage of dazzling silver with tints of rose purple. The purple tones are more prominent in Spring. Silver tones are more prominent in Shade. Great in containers or in landscapes.

HEUCHERA v. Circus16"h SPRING

(Coral Bells) Beautiful large yellow-green leaves with dark reddish-black veining and large sprays of bright red flowers in the spring.

HEUCHERELLA Berry Fizz6-10"h SPRING

(Foamy Bells) Fizzy Pink "spray" on Burnished Bronze leaves. Light pink white flowers in Spring. Great in containers or borders.

HEUCHERELLA Brass Lantern20"h SUMMER

(Foamy Bells) Outstanding vigor combined with brassy gold and red spring color on maple shaped leaves.

HEUCHERELLA Solar Eclipse10-16"h SPRING

(Foamy Bells)Broadly scalloped leaves of red brown bordered in lime green. It forms a vigorous mound of dense crowns.

HEUCHERELLA Sunrise Falls7-13"h SPRING

(Foamy Bells) A vigorous trailing Heucherella with large, yellow, maple shaped leaves and red veins. Fall leaves have dramatic red tints. The stems will trail 3 ft. in a container making a wonderful hanging basket or a super ground cover.

HIBISCUS Summerific Berrylicious

4-5'h SUMMER(Rose Mallow) Huge, 8-9 inch, mauve lavender blossoms with a deep strawberry red eye have attractigely ruffled, overlapping petals. Forms a dense, bushy, rounded clump of thick, bright green, maple-like leaves.

HOSTA Ice Follies18-26"h SUMMER

(Hosta) Showy wide-margined sport of "Antioch" with a good grown rate. Dark green leaves display wide, pure creamy white margins all season. Long, pointed leaves form an attractive clump. Pale lavender flowers.

HOSTA Paradise Island12-18"h SUMMER

(Hosta) Sport of "Fire Island". Brilliant yellow leaves with dark green, jetting margins are held on red petioles. Red coloring extends from petiole base up into the leaves. Lavender flowers.

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HOSTA Praying Hands14-18"h SUMMER

(Hosta) A collector hosta! Upright, narrow, tightly folded leaves resemble hands folded in prayer. The dark green leaves are heavily rippled with very thin, gold margins. Lavender flowers.

HOSTA Rocket's Red Glare12-24"h SUMMER

This desirable hosta has prominent red petioles with red pigment flowing up 1/3 of the midrib on both sides of the leaf. Arching, red scapes carry lavender flowers above the mound of shiny green, wavy margined leaves.

IRIS e. Lion King3-4'h SUMMER

(Iris) This extraordinary, majestic plant produces 7-8", fully double blossoms with standards and falls much larger than the species. Each petal displays a wide, grape purple edge that feathers into the pure white center. A tall, stately perennial.

IRIS pallida Argentea Variegata24-36"h SPRING

(Variegated Sweet Iris) Fragrant lavender flowers. Green and white variegated foliage.

LAMIUM m. Lemon Frost6-8"h SPRING

(Dead Nettle) Blooms of lavender flowers above heart-shaped leaves. New growth is lime green.

LAVANDULA Ellagance Sky12"h SUMMER

(English Lavender) An outstanding variety with uniformity and basally branched habit, and unique light violet blue flowers. Bushy, silvery green foliage.

LEUCANTHEMUM Daisy May12-24"h SUMMER

(Shasta Daisy) Super compact, highly floriferous selection. 3" single, pure white, daisy-like flowers form a solid dome of blooms.

LIATRIS s. Kolbold Original14"h SUMMER

(Gay Feather, Blazing Star)Vegetative selection. A shorter cultivar that offers uniformity in height. Bright rosy lavender flower wands open from top to bottom. Characteristics same as seed strain except it is consistently shorter.

NEPETA f. Limelight6-8"h SUMMER

(Catmint) Icy lime-green foliage sprinkled with blue flowers all summer long. Low habit makes this plant a natural choice for borders or along garden paths. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

PEROVSKIA Longin36-48"h SUMMER

(Russian Sage) Airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers top strong stems with small, narrow, silver-green leaves. Tends to have a narrower, upright habit.

SALVIA Ultra Violet18-20"h SUMMER

Abundant flowers of electric violet appear over dark green foliage. They start in July and keep coming until October frost.

TIARELLA Pacific Crest4-6"h SPRING

(Trailing Foam Flower) This trailnig ground cover has highly cut leaves which are extrememly well patterned and glossy. Use as a ground cover or in a hanging basket in a shade location. Makes a great non-climbing ivy replacement.

TRADESCANTIA Regal Charm8-11"h SPRING

(Virginia Spiderwort) Regal purple, three petaled flowers sit above golden foliage on this royal charmer.

VIOLA Heartthrob7-8"h SPRING

(Violet) Lovely heart shaped leaves have deep burgundy centers that contrast with bright green leaf edges. A wonderful foliage plant attractive in containers, as a border, or a ground cover.

VINES

CLEMATIS Stolwijk Gold6-8'h SPRING

(Clematis) Nodding, rich-blue flowers May-June provide a stunning contract on bright gold foliage. An outstanding display.

LONICERA Sempervirens sempervirens

3-6'h SPRING(Honeysuckle) Orange-red or red flowers in late spring and early summer. Often reblooms.

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PARTHENOCISSUS t. tricuspidata

70'h (Boston Ivy) A rich looking vine for covering wall or brick buildings.