542-001D4     Abelia 'Edward Goucher'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9 Soft Lilac Pink flowers
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is a remarkable cross that has semi-evergreen foliage on long cascading stems. Young stems are reddish and young leaves are coppery in appearance. Both features enhance the softly colored flowers which are lilac-pink in the interior and exterior of the tube but white on their lobes. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring, summer and fall. bloom   5 ft. x 6 ft.

542-004-1     Abelia grandiflora     ( Glossy Abelia )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Palest Pink flowers
Abelia x grandiflora ( A. chinensis x A. uniflora). The common name Glossy abelia well describes the shiny nature of the semi-evergreen leaves of this mid-sized shrub. It generously blooms three seasons of the year for us. Its pink infused funnel shaped flowers have a light scent.  Spring to autumn. bloom   10 ft. x 12 ft.

542-002D4     Abelia grandiflora 'Francis Mason'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Soft Pink flowers
Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' has semi-evergreen to evergreen leaves that are a glossy yellow. This showy shrub is adorned with panicles of fragrant tubular flowers. Here in the Northwest, we seem to get three rounds of bloom.  Spring to fall. bloom   5 ft. x 6 ft.

542-009D4     Abelia mosanensis       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pink flowers
Abelia mosanensis is a deciduous shrub that is easy to care for yet rewarding. In the spring, this displays clusters of exceptionally fragrant pink flowers. The glossy green foliage of summer takes on brilliant red-orange highlights in the autumn. It hails from Latvia, so we know it is plenty winter hardy.  May to June. bloom   5 ft. x 5 ft.

542-008D4     Abelia schumannii 'Bumblebee'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9 Lavender Pink flowers
Abelia schumannii 'Bumblebee' is new to our gardens. This compact deciduous shrub has comparatively large fox-glove shaped flowers of lavender pink. A prolific bloomer from summer to fall.  Summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.

610-021D4     Abutilon 'Marion Stewart'     ( Flowering maple )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9, 10 Orange/Red flowers
It is hard to resist the small, globular flowers that hang like small Tiffany lampshades at the ends of flowering stems. Their golden orange glow is netted with red veining and a long pistil extends far beyond the tip of the almost-closed flower like a pull-cord. The three-lobed foliage is reminiscent of a maple leaf as the common name reminds us. Abutilon 'Marion Stewart' is said to be hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit but we treat this as if it were tender and bring it in for the winter.  Late summer, autumn. bloom   6-10 ft. x 4 ft.

610-017d4     Abutilon megapotamicum       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9, 10 Yellow flowers
Abutilon megapotamicum is also known as trailing abutilon. From Brazil, this has survived some severe winters with no damage. Because it comes back from the roots each year it rarely reaches its full height. Nonetheless, it blooms well. The yellow flowers emerge from large red calyces and hang like Christmas ornaments from the branches. We allow this to trail and also prop up flowering stems so they are fully visible to customers.  Summer to autumn. bloom   6 ft. x 6 ft.

001-001     Acaena inermis     ( New Zealand burr )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Greenish flowers
Acaena inermis is a rhizomatous ground cover with tiny olive foliage. Forms attractive burr-like, brown-red fruits.  Early summer. bloom   2.5 in. x indefinite.

001-006     Acaena inermis 'Purpurea'       
Sun     Zones (7), 8, 9 White flowers
New Zealand. This attractive groundcover is distinguished by its small, rounded, purple leaves which are shown to their best advantage when contrasted with golden leafed perennials and groundcovers. They also are noteworthy when their color is echoed in nearby shrubs. Species inermis has soft round fruits that do not cling like those of other species and so this is a good choce of Aceana to put near paths or other well-traveled sites. Give this good drainage and good sunlight and it will flourish. We have found that it is somewhat drought tolerant.  Spring to midsummer. bloom  

001-003     Acaena microphylla     ( New Zealand burr )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6-8 Reddish Brown flowers
Acaena microphylla is a compact evergreen ground cover with small, coppery, pinnate foliage.  Early summer. bloom   2 in. x 2 ft.

001-002     Acaena saccaticulpula 'Blue Haze'     ( New Zealand burr )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9 Reddish Brown flowers
Acaena saccaticulpula 'Blue Haze' is a vigorous creeper with small, evergreen blue-green foliage.  Early summer. bloom   4 in. x 3 ft.

002-004D4     Acanthus caroli-alexandre       
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White/Purple flowers
Acanthus caroli-alexandre is a shorter species of Acanthus with deeply cut leaves. The bold architectural spikes of white-to-pink purple-bracted flowers hold up well as cut and dried flowers. This is ideal for a small garden. From Greece. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 3 ft.

002-002D4     Acanthus hungaricus       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Pale Pink/Purple Bracts flowers
Acanthus hungaricus is a dramatic clumping perennial with deeply lobed dark green foliage. Bold architectural spikes of white-to-pink purple-bracted flowers hold up well as cut or dried flowers. From the Balkans.  Late spring to summer. bloom   4 ft. x 3 ft.

002-001D4     Acanthus mollis     ( Bear's Breeches )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 White/Purple flowers
The glossiness of the dramatic large dark green foliage of Acanthus mollis draws you into our woodland garden. The seven-foot bloom spikes have white-to-pink purple-bracted flowers. The spikes hold up well as cut or dried flowers.  Late spring. bloom   3-4 ft. x 3 ft.

002-005D4     Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 White/Purple flowers
The large leaves of Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' have the same gloss as the species, but they are golden green. A superb backdrop for fine-foliaged woodland plants like ferns and corydalis. Bold architectural spikes of white to pink purple-bracted flowers. The spikes hold up well as cut or dried flowers.  Late spring to summer. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.

002-003D4     Acanthus spinosus       
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White/Purple flowers
Acanthus spinosus is one of our most requested perennials. The spiny, deeply cut foliage is seductive in and of itself. When it is crowned with towering spikes of bracted flowers, customers find it hard to resist. From Italy to Turkey.  Late spring to summer. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.

003-007     Achillea 'Lachsschonheit'     ( Salmon Beauty Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Salmon Pink flowers
The intense sun on Achillea 'Lachsschonheit' ('Salmon Beauty') turns the brightly colored flower heads to a pleasing pale pink by the end of the summer. The corymbs are quite broad. Dark green foliage forms a dense mat.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 2 ft.

003-012     Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rose Pink flowers
Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' has attractive flattened clusters of rose pink flowers that fade gradually to pale pink as they age. Cut back, they repeat bloom. The feathery foliage is a rich green. This is a selection from Goodness Grows Nursery.  June to September. bloom   26-36 in. x 24 in.

003-009     Achillea 'Paprika-Joy Creek Select'     ( Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rich Red flowers
Generally Achillea `Paprika' is a seed grown strain but we got tired of having variations from plant to plant that were less than stellar. So many years ago we selected a plant that had the characteristics that we felt best represented what the plant should be and began evaluating it for form, color, etc. It has met our expectations and we are now propagating it by cuttings. Unlike so many forms of yarrow, the brightly colored flowers of this one age attractively. Rich red flowers with yellow eyes form dense, flattened heads all summer.  Late spring to summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.

003-008     Achillea ptarmica 'Angel's Breath'       
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Achillea ptarmica 'Angel's Breath' is highly effective as a filler in cut flower arrangements. The loose corymbs of tiny double white flowers are equally welcome in a sunny border where they knit together summer perennials in a haze of white. Vigorous and easy to grow. The finely toothed foliage is dark green.  Late spring to summer. bloom   16 in. x 36 in.

003-026     Achillea 'Summerwine'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Dark Red flowers
Not many yarrows can rival Achillea 'Summerwine' for intensity of color. The dark red flower heads have tiny, pale central disk florets. This continues to send up bloom spikes with 3-inch corymbs throughout the summer.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   2 ft. x 2 ft.

003-018     Achillea 'Terra Cotta'     ( Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Adobe Fading to White flowers
We combine Achillea 'Terra Cotta' with Nepeta 'Souvenir de André Chaudron' and Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold' for a spectacular effect in our 4 Seasons Garden. It is tough, easy to divide, and drought tolerant.  Late spring to summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.

003-004     Achillea tomentosa     ( Wooly Yarrow )     
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Golden Yellow flowers
Achillea tomentosa is a dense mat-former for the rock garden or front of a border. Woolly gray green foliage topped with dense, flattened flower heads of golden yellow.  June, July. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.

112-001D4     Achlys triphylla     ( Vanilla leaf )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Achlys triphylla is a Northwest native. The large leaves of this drought-tolerant herbaceous perennial have a strong presence on the floor of our visually busy conifer forests. Naturalized en masse in the garden, they are especially lovely in spring when their upright spikes of small white flowers create a verticle accent rising above their recurved leaves. The three-part leaf is composed of two large angel-wing leaflets surrounding a broad tail feather leaflet.  Spring bloom   10-12 in. x 10 in.

114-001D4     Aconitum carmichaelii     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Blue flowers
Aconitum carmichaelii is a tough autumn bloomer and is a great way to add blue to the late season woodland garden. The leathery leaves are deeply lobed. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Fall. bloom   5-6 ft. x 12-16 in.

114-002D4     Aconitum carmichaelii 'Late Crop'     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Purple flowers
The flowers of Aconitum carmichaelii 'Late Crop' are rich purple and meld beautifully in our mixed and woodland gardens. This is perfect for those who want delphinium blues and purples where sun is less available.  August to September. bloom   5 ft. x 1 ft

114-012D4     Aconitum columbianum       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple Blue flowers
It took some time to get Aconitum columbianum (a Northwest native) established in our garden, but finally it has settled in and created an attractive stand. The deeply divided foliage is somewhat leathery. The hooded flowers are a rich color adding beauty to the August garden. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late summer. bloom   3-4 ft. x 2 ft.

114-003D4     Aconitum napellus     ( Monkshood )     
Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Aconitum napellus bears indigo blue flowers in dense spikes in both the mixed and woodland garden. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   4 ft. x 1 ft.

114-004D4     Aconitum napellus 'Newry Blue'     ( Monkshood )     
Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Aconitum napellus 'Newry Blue' is notable for its rich blue flowers that bloom in both our mixed and woodland gardens. The earliest of the monkshoods to bloom.  Late spring. bloom   5 ft. x 1 ft.

114-030D4     Aconitum napiforme     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple Blue flowers
Korea, Japan. We grow many species of monkshood in our garden, some of which bloom in the late spring and others in late summer. Aconitum napiforme is the last of those that we grow to come into bloom. It is a robust species, very upright and shrubby in appearance. The palmate leaves which are deeply divided but shallowly lobed contribute to the shrubby look. Congested terminal racemes of purple hooded flowers are much appreciated in the autumn garden.  August to October. bloom   5 ft. x 2.5 ft.

114-016D4     Aconitum 'Tall Blue'     ( Monkshood )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple Blue flowers
Aconitum 'Tall Blue' is a towering monkshood which volunteered in our garden several years ago. Much taller than any other we grow. This actually rises up to the height of its neighbor, Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique', and together they make a great autumn show.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   6-8 ft. x 1 ft.

004-003D4     Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'     ( Variegated sweet flag )     
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Inconspicuous flowers
We grow Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' in our Clematis and Rose border where it receives lots of water. It does not bloom for us, but the bold longitudinally striped strap leaves add a dramatic effect. This is commonly grown in shallow ponds.    2 ft. x 2 ft.

004-001     Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Inconspicuous flowers
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is an evergreen perennial with gold iris-like foliage that's perfect for moist to wet soil from sun to shade. This is the brightest plant in our woodland garden in winter. From Japan. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring. bloom   1 ft. x 2 ft.

004-005     Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9, 10 Inconspicuous flowers
Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus' is a diminutive tufted perennial that is ideal for planting at the edges of paths or around stepping stones. The evergreen leaves are always attractive.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x 6 in.

004-004     Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus Aureus'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9, 10 Inconspicuous flowers
The narrow gold tufts of Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus Aureus' form somewhat flattened pinwheels on this woodland charmer. Use it as an evergreen ground cover.  Spring. bloom   5 in. x 6 in.

004-002     Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'     ( Sweet Flag )     
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Inconspicuous flowers
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' is an evergreen perennial with creamy margined iris-like foliage that's perfect for moist to wet soil from sun to shade. A very useful plant for vernally wet areas. From Japan.  Spring. bloom   1 ft. x 2 ft.

262-006D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'Black Negligee'     ( Dark bugbane )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'Black Negligee' (O'Byrne) has purple black, well-divided foliage which rise on dark stems. By midsummer, the plant comes into its full beauty as terminal clusters of fragrant white flowers open drawing butterflies into the garden. A Great Plant Picks Selection.  Midsummer. bloom   48 in. x 24 in.

262-005D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'Brunette'       
Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'Brunette' is an elegant, late blooming perennial. We grow this in our dappled Woodland Garden where its dark purple brown foliage offers contrast to the many green tones there. Compact, eight-inch racemes of white flowers are fragrant. A Great Plant Picks selection.  August. bloom   4-5 ft. x 2 ft.

262-012     Actaea (Cimicifuga) japonica       
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Actaea (Cimicifuga) japonica is from Japan, We received this graceful woodlander from our friend, garden writer Cole Burrell. The appealing ternate leaves are toothed. They show off nicely against the darker stems. Late in the season it puts on a pleasing show with racemes of true white flowers. This is a great addition to a shady spot.  Late summer to midautumn. bloom   24-36 in. x 24 in.

262-004D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa     ( Black cohosh )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa bears tall spikes of white flowers that serve as an elegant backdrop to one of our mixed borders. The slender panicles of white flowers can reach 2 feet long. Even after bloom they hold their stately presence. The large basal foliage is 2-to-3 ternate. A Great Plant Picks Selection.  Midsummer. bloom   4-7 ft. x 2 ft.

262-008D4     Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' PP9988       
Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Cream flowers
Cimicifuga) racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' has incredibly dark foliage. This perennial is a perfect compliment to variegated woodland plants. The young foliage of 'Hillside Black Beauty' tends to be green ,but, as the season moves forward, the foliage deepens to an almost iridescent purple-black. By high summer, the towering spikes of scented white flowers adorn the garden. A Great Plant Picks Selection.  Late summer. bloom   4-5 ft. x 2 ft.

005-001     Actaea rubra     ( Red Baneberry )     
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Actaea rubra is a Northwest native. This woodlander transforms our hosta garden from early to midsummer when its fluffy white flowers give way to clusters of lustrous red berries. From North America.  Spring. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.

115-008     Adenophora 'Amethyst Chimes'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Lilac Pink flowers
Adenophora 'Amethyst Chimes' is a Joy Creek Selection. Even in November this vigorous perennial displays spires of long, down-facing bells of a smoky lilac pink.  Summer to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 2 ft.

335-004     Adiantum venustum     ( Himalayan maidenhair fern )     
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8
We grow Adiantum venustum, a lovely creeping fern, as a ground cover in the shady border along our drive. The delicate fronds rise on black stalks, their tiny fan-shaped segments giving the fern an airy quality. It stays somewhat evergreen for us but would be deciduous in colder climates. A Great Plant Picks selection.    6 in. x indeterminate

830-002-2     Aesculus californica     ( California buckeye )     
Sun     Zone 7, 8 White/Pink Blush flowers
California buckeye forms a multitrunked small tree. The specimen where we collected our seed is only 12 ft. tall with a similar spread. In the summer, numerous lightly blushed white flowers form into thick taper-like panicles. Their sweet fragrance draws not only human admirers but also our friends the bees. The 5-part palmate leaves measure 12 inches long with stem and about 10 inches across at their widest. In the autumn, large, glossy, hard-coated nuts litter the ground. These are a bounty to wildlife.  June to July. bloom   Up to 25 ft. x 10-15 ft.

117-009D4     Agapanthus 'Cobalt'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Cobalt Blue flowers
Agapanthus 'Cobalt' is a fine cobalt blue selection which we grow along a walkway leading to the Lavender Path. Sturdy, three-foot flower stems bear globular flower heads.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 18 in.

117-004D4     Agapanthus 'Gayle's Lilac'     ( Lily of the Nile )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Lilac Pink flowers
Agapanthus 'Gayle's Lilac' is a South African perennial that has broad, evergreen, strap-like basal foliage. The lilac flowers are borne in globe-like umbels of 30 to 40 flowers. Mid-sized.  Summer. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.

117-002D4     Agapanthus 'Joyful Blue'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Bright Lavender Blue flowers
Agapanthus 'Joyful Blue' is our nursery's selection. It is a mid-height Agapanthus with bright lavender blue flower heads fading to a milky lavender. A fine complement for the mixed border.  July to August. bloom   26-30 in. x 18-24 in.

117-006-1     Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Deep Violet Blue flowers
Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' is a South African beauty with an elegant form, towering globes of deep violet blue flowers and glossy, strap-like basal foliage. Even the seed heads are attractive.  July to August. bloom   35-38 in. x 24-30 at base

117-021D4     Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones (7), 8, 9 Dark Blue flowers
Many agapanthus cultivars have proven surprisinly cold-hardy for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud' (The Saratoga Horticulture Foundation) is no exception, surviving the exceptionally cold winter of 2008-09 with no damage. Very attractive, large umbels of richly colored tubular flowers open atop sturdy, upright stems. These stems have black streaking reflecting the influence of the dark flowers. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 3 ft.

156-006     Agastache 'Apricot Sunrise'       
Sun     Zones (7), 8, 9 Peachy Orange flowers
Agastache 'Apricot Sunrise (Du Fresne) is a cross between two New Mexican hyssops. It has lance-shaped gray green leaves with a citrusy-anise scent. It needs good drainage to survive our northwest winters but is very happy in our dry summers. The tubular flowers are well-known for attracting hummingbirds, but also appeal to bees and butterflies.  Summer to fall. bloom   18 in. x 18 in.

156-017     Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Apricot flowers
Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite' is from a seed strain developed by Thompson and Morgan. This carefree bloomer relishes sun and good drainage. It is significantly shorter than the species flowering throughout the summer into the fall. The short, tubular coral colored flowers are a must for hummingbirds.  Summer to fall. bloom   18 in. x 8 in.

156-029     Agastache 'Black Adder'       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Violet Blue flowers
(A. rugosum x A. foeniculum) Agastache 'Black Adder' is a real trouper in our low-water border, which blooms non-stop until autumn. Violet-blue flowers emerge from very dark (almost black) buds in dense, 4-inch long spikes. They are a great way to attract bees into the garden. The mid-green lance-shaped foliage is highly aromatic, making it attractive to gardeners but not to deer.  July to October. bloom   36 in. x 30 in.

156-008D4     Agastache 'Blue Fortune'       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Lilac Blue flowers
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' boasts all summer bloom spikes of lilac blue flowers that are great for attracting bees and butterflies. The leaves of this upright perennial are aromatic and can be used to flavor tea. Very easy to grow and vigorous. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Summer. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.

156-016     Agastache 'Coral Moon'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Dark Coral flowers
We had sold Agastache 'Coral Moon' at our nursery for three years with such success that we finally asked our friends at XERA Plants for permission to list this lovely smoky coral hyssop in our catalogue. Lightly aromatic green foliage.  Summer to fall. bloom   30 in. x 12 in.

156-021     Agastache 'Firebird'       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Copper Orange flowers
Agastache 'Firebird' has elegant upright branches that bear terminal whorls of coppery tubular flowers all summer. The foliage has a very attractive fragrance. Hummingbirds favor its flowers.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   2-6 ft. x 1 ft.

156-004D4     Agastache foeniculum       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Blue flowers
Agastache foeniculum is sometimes called Anise hyssop for the scent of its foliage. This generous plant blooms from early summer to early autumn in our Texture Garden. Dense, almost fuzzy, whorls of tiny tubular flowers. Self-seeds but is not difficult to control.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 1 ft.

156-024D4     Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'     ( Golden anise hyssop )     
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8 Medium Blue flowers
Agastache 'Golden Jubilee' is a great addition to the summer border with its golden foliage and complementary blue flowers. The foliage has the same delicious scent as the species Agastache foeniculum. Very useful in attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.  July to frost. bloom   30 in. x 12 in.

156-032     Agastache 'Licorice Candy'       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Rose Pink flowers
'Licorice Candy' was raised by Andy and Melissa Van Hevelingen at their herb farm. The Van Hevelingen's are donating procedes from this hyssop to the Alzheimers Association in honor of Melissa's uncle, Orlin Roth, and Andy's mother, Frances Van Hevelingen. Where many of the new Agastaches have not been long-lasting in Pacific Northwest gardens, this has proven reliable through some of our very worst winters and springs. The tall spikes carry foot-long flower heads composed of extra-long tubular flowers in whorled arrangements up the stems. The flower buds are burnt coral. In addition to its beauty, this hyssop can be used culinarily. The flowers have a sweet licorice flavor with an undernote of mint. Toss them in salads or use them as a breath-freshener. The leaves, too, have an anise flavor. The Van Hevelingen's suggest using them as a tarragon substitute to flavor soups, stews and chicken dishes.  Summer to autumn. bloom   3-4 ft. x 2.5-3 ft.

156-002     Agastache pringlei       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Violet Pink flowers
Mexico, New Mexico. The three-inch long, dense floral heads of Agastache pringlei are composed of whorls of 1/2-inch, tubular pink flowers with darker pink calyces. The mint-like foliage is very aromatic. This flowers non-stop through the season.  Summer to fall. bloom   15 in. x 15 in.

156-009     Agastache rupestris       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Orange/Lavender flowers
Agastache rupestris is a native of the high mountains of the Southwest. It produces its dramatic orange flowers from high summer to first frost. The gray-green foliage has a pungent licorice scent. We grow this in our Point Garden where the drainage is sharp and it receives sun most of the day.  Summer to fall. bloom   18-24 in. x 18 in.

156-022     Agastache 'Shaniko'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Creamy Orange flowers
Agastache 'Shaniko': Our friends at XERA Plants named this pale selection after Shaniko, the ghost town in eastern Oregon. Creamy orange flowers contrast with rusty red calyces giving this an otherworldly appearance.  Summer. bloom   30 in. x 12 in.

156-015     Agastache 'Tutti Frutti'       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Deep Pink flowers
Agastache 'Tutti Frutti' is perhaps a deep pink selection of Agastache barberi. This has masses of tubular flowers all summer. Ideal for attracting hummingbirds. The foliage is aromatic and the flowers taste like bubblegum.  Summer. bloom   3-4 ft. x 2 ft.

342-001D4     Agave neomexicana       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
We grow Agave neomexicana in our rockery where its smaller size and colonizing habit seem right at home. The mature rosettes have thick, broad, blue green leaves which are tipped with dark burgundy needle-like points. In ten years this has created many offsets within a yard of the mother plant. In fall, spiders spin fantastic webs between the leaf tips. Needs sharp drainage and full sun.  Summer. bloom   8-10 in. x 12 in.

342-007D4     Agave parryi var. truncata Gentry       
Sun     Zones (8), 9-10 Yellow flowers
Agave parryi var. truncata Gentry are tissue cultured clones of a form collected by H.S. Gentry in Durango, Mexico, in 1951 and grown at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. The parent plant has broad blue gray leaves with purple black spines at their tips. Orange buds open to reveal yellow flowers. Agave can be sensitive to winter wet, however, they make fine container plants which can be protected from winter rains or excessive cold. We have grown a form of Agave parryi in a hot gravel bed for more than 10 years and it has never suffered.  Summer. bloom   2-3 ft. x 2-3 ft.

271-005     Ajuga 'Mahogany'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Ajuga 'Mahogany' is an excellent groundcover for moist, part shade areas. Lush, almost black-burgundy leaves accent the stunning bright blue flowers on 3-inch spikes.  Late spring. bloom   2 in. x indefinite.

271-004     Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa' is an excellent groundcover for moist, part shade areas. The tight, crisp-leafed rosettes have very dark crinkled purple foliage which shows off the cobalt blue flowers.  Spring to summer. bloom   6 in. x 12 in.

271-009     Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'       
Sun, Part Shade, Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The extra-dark, shiny leaves make this groundcover stand out from other selections of Ajuga reptans. Ajugas are easy-care and can tolerate light foot traffice. Because they do not root deeply, down-sizing and editing is neither difficult not labor-intensive. In the spring, the brilliantly colored flowers of 'Black Scallop' contrast dramatically against the almost purple black foliage. Flowers appear on 6-inch spikes.  Spring. bloom   3 in. x spreading

271-007     Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'     ( Bugleweed )     
Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Blue flowers
The rich blue flowers of this bugleweed are shown off beautifully against the mottled foliage of silver, green and burgundy. Even out of bloom, the variegated evergreen foliage is attractive, making this an exceptional groundcover. Even though bugleweed forms a dense cover, it is easy to lift in order to edit or downsize a clump because it does not root deeply.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x 24-36 in.

271-003     Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' has exceptionally large bronze-purple, crinkled foliage which contrasts pleasingly with the 8-inch, dark blue flower spikes.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x indefinite.

271-006     Ajuga reptans 'CHOCOLATE CHIP' (Valfredda)       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple Blue flowers
Originating from Valfredda Nursery in Italy, Ajuga reptans 'CHOCOLATE CHIP' ('Valfredda') is a dwarf groundcover that is ideal for smaller gardens. The foliage has chocolate bronze highlights and forms a dense mat that is very low to the ground. In spring, there is a wonderful show of three-inch flower stems above the foliage, but it is really the color of the leaves that sells this plant.  May to June bloom   2-3 in. x 12 in.

289-003     Alchemilla alpina       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Chartreuse flowers
Alchemilla alpina has fan-folded leaves that open a soft apple green. The spring rain beads like mercury in their finely haired surfaces. Billows of small chartreuse flowers remain attractive throughout summer. A compact perennial.  Spring. bloom   5 in. x 20 in.

289-006     Alchemilla erythropoda       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Yellow Green flowers
Alchemilla erythropoda is similar to Alchemilla mollis but much smaller in scale. The scalloped leaves measure 2 inches in width and 1.5 inches in length. Dainty spikes of green yellow flowers are best suited to the front of the border.  Late spring to late summer. bloom   6 in. x 15-18 in.

289-010     Alchemilla mollis     ( Lady's mantle )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Green Yellow flowers
Alchemilla mollis is a clump-forming perennial that stays mostly evergreen in our gardens. Billows of tiny yellow flowers adorn this over a very long time. Rain catches like beads in the folds of the pleated, softly hairy leaves.  Spring to fall. bloom   24 in. x 30 in.

289-009     Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese'     ( Lady's mantle )     
Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Greenish Yellow flowers
Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese' is a selection from Jelitto Perennial Seeds. This garden favorite has large fan-folded leaves of gray green and greenish yellow flowers. As in the species, there is a lovely shimmery effect when water droplets get caught in the slightly hairy leaves.  Spring to fall. bloom   12 in. x 20 in.

120-010D4     Allium cernuum       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pink flowers
Allium cernuum is a N. American native that forms unusual whorls of low, narrow, strap-shaped foliage. Foot high stems bear loose umbels of pendant flowers.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   1 ft. x 2 in.

120-007     Allium schoenoprasum     ( Chives )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pale Purple flowers
Yes, chives make worthy garden plants. Allium schoenoprasum has attractive, dark green, tubular foliage and umbels of pale purple flowers during the summer. They are also excellent in containers. Shear them after the first round of bloom and they will regrow fresh leaves and rebloom.  Summer. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.

120-009     Allium senescens ssp. montanum var. glaucum       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Bright Pink flowers
We grow Allium senescens ssp. montanum var. glaucum along our sunny Lavender Walk. Although the flowers make showy, rounded globes, it is the foliage that interests us most. The flattened and somewhat twisted grass-like blades are blue green and form an attractive swirling pattern that enlivens this area for a long time. The foliage has a light onion scent, which makes it resistant to browsing by deer.  July to August. bloom   6 in. x 1 ft.

120-003D4     Allium sphearocephalum     ( Drumhead Allium )     
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pink flowers
Allium sphearocephalum has plump flower globes that emerge from pointed buds atop midgreen linear foliage. Echo the rounded flower heads throughout a bed or border to great effect.  Summer. bloom   20 in. x 12 in.

120-012D3     Allium stellatum     ( Prairie onion. )     
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rose flowers
Although the standard description of Allium stellatum, a prairie native, says that it blooms after the foliage dies back, our form (perhaps due to our temperate climate) maintains its foliage during bloom. The two-inch rosy globe flowers are produced on and off from midsummer forward.  Mid- to late summer. bloom   8-14 in. x 3-4 in.

120-011D4     Allium taquetii       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
We grow Allium taquetii in a raised gravel bed. This Korean bulb blooms surprisingly in late summer and is a welcome addition to round out the flowering onion season. Rounded pink globes rise on upright stems.  Late summer. bloom   8-10 in.

719-001     Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureus'     ( Gold meadow foxtail )     
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
The evergreen blades of Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureus' can be entirely yellow or green with a yellow stripe but the overall effect is that of a gold grass. We cut this back several times a year, always with the same results - rapid new growth. The tufted gold mounds are especially lovely in combination with dark foliaged plants.  Summer to fall. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.

332-002-1     Alstroemeria 'Butterscotch'     ( Peruvian lily )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Apricot flowers
Alstroemeria 'Butterscotch' is an exceptional selection that fits beautifully into the blue and peach section of the Four Seasons Garden. Its butterscotch and apricot tones enhance Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold', Canna 'Wyoming', and Thymus 'Gold Transparent' which grow nearby. The plant is tall and upright As a cut flower the long stems hold well in an arrangement and the color of the blossoms seems to complement any companion.  Late May through October. bloom   4 ft. x 2 ft.

332-005-1     Alstroemeria 'Dusty Rose'     ( Peruvian lily )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Dusty Pink flowers
Alstroemeria 'Dusty Rose' has terminal clusters of dusty pink lily shaped flowers with darker interior streaking. Like other Alstroemerias, this makes an exceptionally long-lasting cut flower.  Summer. bloom   2.5 ft. x 2 ft.

332-117D4     Alstroemeria 'Pink Lemonade'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Assorted Pinks flowers
Alstroemeria 'Pink Lemonade' is a Joy Creek Introduction for 2006. The three, soft pink, outer petals are barred in rich rose. The inner petals are splotched yellow with dark dashes. Very free flowering and upright.  Summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.

332-022-1     Alstroemeria 'Tricolor'     ( Peruvian lily )     
Sun     Zones (7), 8, 9, 10 Coral Pink flowers
Alstroemeria 'Tricolor' is notable for its exceptionally large flowers and its unique coloration. The three largest tepals of the flower are coral pink with darker interiors. The narrower tepals are white and yellow with burgundy hatch-marks. The foliage is soft green. Take advantage of the long bloom time and enjoy them in bouquets and flower arrangements. The flowers will hold for up to two weeks. These have been reliably hardy in our gardens. Because they bloom such a long time they are ideal plants for incorporating into mixed perennial borders.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 1 ft.

725-001-1     Amaryllis belladonna     ( Naked ladies )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Pink flowers
Amaryllis belladonna are sometimes called resurrection lilies because their strap leaves, which appear in spring, completely disappear before the stout flower stems come to life bearing their mid-sized, out-facing lilies. The flowers are scented. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late summer. bloom   2 ft.

272-006D4     Amsonia ciliata     ( Blue milkweed )     
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Periwinkle Blue flowers
We grow several species of Amsonia at the nursery and have had many years to contrast and compare them. Amsonia ciliata is a dramatic perennial with arching stems lined with 3-inch long, narrow foliage that is reminiscent of an ostrich plume. Star flowers are produced at the tips of these stems in great profusion. Late in the summer, interesting narrow seed pods (2 inches or longer) hang from the stems. Of further interest is the autumn color that gilds the leaves golden green with purple brown highlights. The more sun the plant receives, the more dramatic the color transformation. Cut this herbaceous perennial back in early winter or leave the arching stems until your early spring cleanup. This is a wildflower of the southeastern United States. Contrast the size of this to the selection Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas'. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Summer. bloom   4.5 ft. x 6 ft.

272-008D4     Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas'     ( Blue milkweed )     
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Periwinkle Blue flowers
We have grown Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas' for about 6 years. Although it is not really half the size of Amsonia ciliata as its name implies, it is definitely a compact selection that is much shorter in height and spread. The leaves also are shorter but a little wider in comparison with the form of Amsonia ciliata in our garden. They both have an arching habit and similar star flowers in terminal cluster. We grow Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas' in an especially sunny stock field. As a result, it undergoes a dramatic transformation in the autumn when its leaves change to gold with interesting purple brown highlights. One observation we have made is that during our November rainstorms this selection stays more upright than the species. Cut back in early spring.  Summer. bloom   3 ft. x 5 ft.

272-003D4     Amsonia hubrechtii       
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Sky Blue flowers
Amsonia hubrechtii has long been a mainstay in gardens in the mid-Atlantic states, prized especially for its starry blue flowers in spring and the intense yellow of its narrow linear leaves in autumn. This clumping perennial looks good all summer, too, its narrow leaves adding a feathery backdrop to the border. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late spring. bloom   3 ft. x 4 ft.

272-002D4     Amsonia illustris       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pale Blue flowers
We are repeatedly asked about Amsonia illustris, a central N. American native, during the summer when it is resplendent with clusters of tiny pale blue stars. Broad foliage turns gloriously gold in the fall. Moist, well-drained soil. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late spring. bloom   4 ft. x 4 ft.

272-004-1     Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Periwinkle Blue flowers
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia has the same ease of care of other Amsonia. A compact plant with thin willowy foliage. Sprays of starry blue flowers in late spring. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late spring. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.

956-001-1     Andropogon gerardii 'Lord Snowdon'     ( Big bluestem )     
Sun     Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
This Big bluestem selection shows off the grace of our clumping prairie native. The blue-green foliage takes on purple tones at its tips in late summer. The narrow blades are 1/4-inch in width. For gardeners concerned about water usage, this is an ideal grass because it is capable of handling very hot, dry, sunny conditions even in colder climates and still looking attractive.  September. bloom   4 ft.

761-001D4     Anemanthele lessoniana     ( Gossamer grass. )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9
New Zealand. Anemanthele lessoniana is reported to self-seed, but, in eight years, we have never had any seedlings. Very fine evergreen foliage is olive green with coppery highlights forming a billowing mound. Flowering stems are about 4 feet long and have a rosy cast. We grow it in a dry bed.    30 in. x 30 in.

100-005D4     Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prince Heinrich'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Rose Pink flowers
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prince Heinrich' has double rose pink flowers that are 1 1/2 inches across with golden centers. They rise on 5-foot stems in our woodland setting where this vigorous plant is still in bloom toward the end of October. The basal foliage is distinctly narrow, three-lobed and tapering to a point down its five-inch length.  Mid-summer to autumn. bloom   3 ft. x 2 ft.

100-035D4     Anemone hybrida 'Bowle's Pink'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Anemone x hybrida 'Bowle's Pink' is an extraordinarily robust plant that produces masses of single flowers that alternate pink and rose-colored petals. Try this in a dry shade area. The open saucer-like flowers bloom over a long period.  Late summer to fall. bloom   2.5 ft. x indefinite.

100-014D4     Anemone hybrida 'Kriemhilde'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pale Purple Pink flowers
Anemone x hybrida ''Kriemhilde' bears semi-double, pale purple pink flowers with dark reverses.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.

100-032D4     Anemone hybrida 'Lady Gilmour'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Soft Pink flowers
Anemone x hybrida 'Lady Gilmour' has extra large, fully doubled, soft pink flowers. The petals seem to dip in a wave-like pattern around the golden center. Blooms are 3 inches across. Grow in full sun or part shade.  Late summer to fall. bloom   5 ft. x 2.5 ft.

100-027D4     Anemone hybrida 'Margarete'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Darker Pink flowers
Some sources say Anemone x hybrida 'Margarete' is the same as A. 'Lady Gilmour.' Our form is definitely a darker pink with coarser, stiff, lightly haired foliage. Grow in full sun or part shade.  Late summer to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 2 ft.

100-028D4     Anemone hybrida 'Pamina'     ( Japanese Anemone )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rose flowers
Anemone x hybrida 'Pamina' bears double rose flowers on this somewhat shorter form of Japanese Anemone.  Late summer to fall. bloom   2-3 ft. x 2.5 ft.

100-022D4     Anemone hybrida 'Richard Arends'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rose/Soft Pink flowers
Anemone x hybrida 'Richard Arends' bears soft pink 2.5-inch saucer-like flowers that have distinctly bright golden centers and bicolored petals. The roundly lobed foliage is coarse and somewhat hairy. Grow in full sun or part shade.  Late summer to fall. bloom   4 ft. x 2.5 ft.

100-029D4     Anemone hybrida 'Whirlwind'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
The semi-double white flowers of Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' do create a "whirlwind" effect. This form has not spread as vigorously for us as other forms in our garden, although it does flower very freely. Beautiful in a part shade bed, or as part of a garden that will be viewed in the evening.  Late summer to early fall. bloom   2 ft. x 2 ft.

100-008D4     Anemone hybrida 'White'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Anemone x hybrida 'White' has a prominent place in our gardens and remains a best seller. Very tall, erect stems of white rayed flowers around a golden center. A lovely addition to the late summer garden.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.

100-015     Anemone leveillei       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Anemone leveillei is somewhat low and shrubby in appearance bearing lots of mid-sized white flowers. During the cold months, it forms a tidy rosette of large, rugged, deeply divided leaves.  Mid-spring. bloom   24-30 in. x 24 in.

100-007     Anemone multifida       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Cream flowers
Anemone multifida is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial with finely cut foliage. It produces umbels of 2 to 3 creamy flowers, each about one inch across.  Spring. bloom   12 in. x 6 in.

100-004     Anemone narcissiflora       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Anemone narcissiflora is a wonderful clumping windflower with rounded, deeply lobed leaves. It bears umbels of white six-sepaled flowers.  Late spring. bloom   16 in. x 18 in.

100-024     Anemone nemorosa       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Anemone nemerosa is a delightful spring ephemeral that gives cheer to a shade or meadow garden. They increase by rhizomes and are dormant during much of the year. The well-divided foliage has a frilly look. It is topped by inch-wide starry flowers. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.

100-019     Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata Pleniflora'       
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Anemone nemerosa 'Bracteata Pleniflora' is a curiously beautiful variety of the creeping woodland perennial. The flowers are semi-double with a showy ruff of tepals behind them. Many of the tepals have white variegation.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.

100-031     Anemone nemorosa 'Bronze Leaf'       
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Anemone nemerosa 'Bronze Leaf' is a bronze leafed form of woodland anemone that has nicely contrasting white flowers. Like its green leaved counterpart it will increase by rhizomes and may go dormant through the summer season.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.

100-038     Anemone nemorosa 'Flore Pleno'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Anemone nemerosa 'Flore Pleno' is a delightful spring ephemeral that gives cheer to a shade or meadow garden. It increases by rhizomes and goes dormant during much of the year. The well-divided foliage is frilly. The flowers are double white.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.

100-030     Anemone nemorosa 'Green Finger'       
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pale Green flowers
We acquired Anemone nemerosa 'Green Finger', a variant of woodland anemone from Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne. The flowers seem to have disappeared and in their stead are long-fingered tepals around attenuated flowers. Very unusual but also attractive.  Spring. bloom   3-5 in. x 12 in.

100-037     Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Lavender Blue flowers
For those who do not like white in the garden, Anemone nemerosa 'Robinsoniana' is a blue flowered selection which is a pleasing choice for a woodland or meadow garden. This is rhizomatous and naturalizes readily going dormant after bloom. The foliage is well-divided and frilly. The flowers are single and lavender blue.  Spring. bloom   3-6 in. x 12 in.

100-033     Anemone sylvestris     ( Snowdrop anemone )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Anemone sylvestris is a lovely spring ephemeral, emerging from fibrous roots in spring. The solitary large white flowers have golden centers.  Spring. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.

100-009D4     Anemone vitifolia 'Robustissima'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Soft Pink flowers
Anemone vitifolia 'Robustissima' is a vigorous fall-blooming Himalayan anemone with grape-leafed (Vitis) foliage and single, soft pink flowers. Give this some room to spread out. It can be effectively used for late summer bloom around large shrubs or under trees.  Late summer to fall. bloom   3 ft. x 2.5 ft.

696-001     Anomatheca laxa       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9, 10 Coral Pink flowers
We grow Anomatheca laxa at the base of the apricot-colored rose 'Rachel Bowes Lyon'. Its coral pink flowers are six-petaled with a red splotch on the lower three petals.  May to July. bloom   6-12 in.

380-001     Antennaria rosea     ( Pussy toes )     
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Antennaria rosea is a dense silvery foliaged mat-former ideal for a rock garden. This evergreen Northwest native has distinctive 'pussy-toe' flower heads on short stems.  Spring. bloom   2 in. x 15 in.

431-001D4     Anthericum liliago     ( St. Bernard's lily. )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Anthericum liliago bears racemes of small starry white flowers rise out of grassy foliage from late spring to early summer.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   2 ft x 6 in.

695-001D4     Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 White flowers
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' is a short-lived perennial with lacy, rich purple-brown leaves and stems that add both color and texture to the garden. We grow this in the pink section of the Four Seasons Garden.  Midspring to early summer. bloom   3 ft. x 1 ft.

006-042     Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Like a shooting star in the garden! Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' has bright yellow flowers that have incredibly long spurs and seem to be in flight on their tall stems. For our garden in the Pacific Northwest this is one of the longest blooming of the columbines.  Spring. bloom   36 in. x 15 in.

006-011     Aquilegia formosa     ( Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Red Orange/Yellow flowers
We are pleased to offer Aquilegia formosa, a Northwest native. The jester-cap flowers have vivid short spurs atop yellow orange sepals and yellow petals. The somewhat blue green, Italian parsley-like foliage shows off the brilliance in these colors. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow, this is a good plant for keeping hummingbirds happy.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.

006-068     Aquilegia olympica       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Thanks to Richie Steffen who shared this plant that he collected on an expedition to Turkey. In shape the flower is reminiscent of the common columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris). The cup-forming petals of the flower are white contrasting with the surrounding bright mid-blue sepals. The spurs are pale and short. The planting of this aquilegia in Richie's garden is breathtaking.  Late spring to early summer. bloom   2.5 ft. x 1 ft.

006-047     Aquilegia 'Woodside Variegata'     ( Variegated Columbine )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Mixed Blues and Whites flowers
We grow Aquilegia 'Woodside Variegata' for the dappled yellow variegation on the green foliage more than the flowers because the leaves remains attractive long after the spent flowers stems have been cut back. Because this grows well in a part shade setting, it is an especially useful addition to the woodland garden. Flowers can be variable in color but this selection seems to produce mostly purple flowers.  Spring to mid-summer. bloom   20 in. x 12 in.

007-013     Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Old Gold'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The dark green foliage of Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Old Gold' with its wide, gold margins usually stops visitors to the Shade Garden in their tracks. This forms a luscious dense mat that is topped with small white flowers. We combine it with black mondo grass and Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' for year round interest.  May. bloom   2-4 in. x 18 in.

007-007     Arabis x sturii       
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Arabis x sturii is a choice SE European rock garden plant. Compact shiny, dark, evergreen rosettes.  Spring. bloom   5 in. x 15 in.

410-009-D4     Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Harmony'     ( Manzanita )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
We have been using this selection of manzanita at landscape projects where low-water plants are essential. The gorgeous red brown bark and the large, glossy green foliage makes Arctostaphylos d. `Harmony' exceptionally attractive as a specimen plant. Give it good drainage and a sunny site.  Late winter. bloom   6-7 ft. x 5 ft.

410-014D4     Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'     ( Sonoma manzanita )     
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Use the evergreen Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel' as a specimen in a mediterranean border. As the shrub matures, older branches develop mahogany coloration. The thickened leaves are loosely adpressed to the stems, revealing their semi-glossy undersides while their downy, matte upper surfaces are somewhat concealed. The pink flowers of spring give rise to dark fruits in summer.  Spring. bloom   4 ft. x 30 in.

410-010D4     Arctostaphylos 'Greensphere'     ( Manzanita )     
Sun     Zones 7,8, 9 Soft Pink flowers
Incredibly dense compact growth makes this selection from Rancho Santa Ana look very unlike a manzanita. This evergreen shrub is rounded in shape much like a box-wood. In spring, clusters of small urn-shaped flowers grace its stems. Customers often ask for small evergreen shrubs that they do not have to prune. This is one of the shrubs we recommend to them as long as we know that they can provide a sunny site with little supplemental water in summer.  Spring. bloom   3 ft. x 3 ft.

410-018D4     Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'     ( Manzanita )     
Sun     Zones 8, 9 Pinkish White flowers
This attractive evergreen carpeting manzanita has rounded, glossy leaves and red purple bark. Clusters of small pink infused bell-shaped flowers give way to shiny scarlet fruits in the summer. Because of its low spreading habit, Arctostaphylos h. `Monterey Carpet' is useful in a rock garden or draping over a wall. Needs well-draining soil.  Spring. bloom   8 in. x 3 ft.

410-011D4     Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'     ( Manzanita )     
Sun     Zones (7), 8, 9 White flowers
For a rockery or sunny slope, evergreen Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' would be ideal. Young leaves are bronze, thickening like eucalyptis leaves and becoming gray blue as they age. Because of the pink immature stems, the blush on the small bell-shaped flowers, and the outline of red around each leaf, the plant often seems enveloped in a pink haze. In addition to all these features, the mature branches become woody and are clad with patches of mahogany bark.  Spring bloom   15 in. x 6 ft.

410-025D4     Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan'     ( Manzanita )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8 White/Pink flowers
Introduced by Xera Plants, this shrubby manzanita is a natural hybrid found near the town of Manzanita on the Oregon Coast. This is new to our garden but we already admire the leathery gray green foliage and its dense and compact habit. The flowers are white with a pink blush. In summer, they are followed by surprisingly large red berries. This midsized evergreen shrub is attractive as a specimen or en masse and, because of its width, can even be used effectively as a woody ground cover. Arctostaphylos `Martha Ewan' can be grown in light or partial shade as well.  Early spring. bloom   30 in. x 5 ft.

598-001D4     Ardisia japonica       
Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 Pink flowers
Ardisia japonica is a compact, low, evergreen shrub that is a good glossy-leaved groundcover for a woodland garden. Always attractive, it grows even more so late in the season when it bears small, pink, bell-shaped flowers which later form red, persistent berries. Colonizes slowly by underground runners.  Autumn. bloom   18 in. x indefinite.

598-003D4     Ardisia japonica 'Dragon Brocade'       
Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
We received the wonderful variegated shrub Ardisia japonica 'Dragon Brocade' from Dan Heims after one of his trips to Japan. The evergreen leaves have a high gloss and are lightly ruffled along their edges. They have a central green eye ringed by a broad green-gold band and often there is yet another dark green band along the margins of the leaves. The green-gold fades to an attractive cream with age. Tiny soft pink flowers bloom under the foliage. Late in the season these will develop into red fruits which persist through the winter.  Spring to summer. bloom   18 in. x indefinite.

124-016D4     Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima       
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9
We raised Arisaema thunbergii subsp. urashima from seed given to us by the late Kazushige Ozawa who had collected this plant in the wild. Individual leaves, composed of many leaflets, emerge in March. The pale spathe tube and dark cobra-like hood enclose a spadix with a very long, tapering filament extending from its tip (possibly used to stabilize the plant).  April to May. bloom   12-24 in. x 12 in.

774-001     Arisarum proboscideum     ( Mouse plant )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 7, 8, 9 Brown Purple flowers
Arisarum proboscideum has curious, hooded purple-brown flowers that rise out of large arrowhead shaped, dark green leaves. This is mostly dormant by the time the heat of late summer arrives but it is a lovely addition to the spring woodland garden. Children love it. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring. bloom   6-7 in. x 10 in. or more

125-002     Armeria juniperifolia       
Sun     Zones 8, 9 Pink flowers
From central Spain, Armeria juniperifolia is always in bloom when we reopen the nursery in March and is still producing random bloom when we close in November, these tufted evergreen perennials are incredibly useful for rock gardens, troughs and border fronts. Tiny, round, pink flower heads rise out of low needled foliage.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   3 in. x 6 in.

125-006     Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's'       
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Deep Rose flowers
Armeria juniperifolia 'Bevan's' is always in bloom when we reopen the nursery in March and still producing random bloom when we close in November, these tufted evergreen perennials are incredibly useful for rock gardens, troughs and border fronts. This form has rose-pink flower heads on very dwarf stems.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   2 in. x 6 in.

125-003     Armeria latifolia 'Bees' Ruby'       
Sun     Zones 8, 9 Red Pink flowers
We are amazed to find Armeria latifolia 'Bees' Ruby' in bloom in December. The long-stemmed, large flowers are suitable for cut flower use. Grass-like foliage is evergreen.  June to August (and longer). bloom   12-15 in. x 8 in.

125-001     Armeria maritima     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Armeria maritima is always in bloom when we reopen the nursery in March and still producing random bloom when we close in November, these tufted evergreen perennials are incredibly useful for rock gardens, troughs and border fronts. This sea thrift forms dense tufts of linear foliage. From spring through summer stiff 8 in. stems bear a profusion of pink flowers.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.

125-009     Armeria maritima 'Alba'     ( Thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Armeria maritima 'Alba' is a small clump-forming perennial with linear evergreen foliage. Numerous small cluster-headed flowers bloom on stiff stems early in the season and carry on to summer and sometimes later. This is always one of the earliest and most reliable bloomers.  Spring to summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.

125-004     Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Pride'     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
The flowers of Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Pride' are a deeper rose color than the species.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   8 in. x 12 in.

125-008     Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rich Rose flowers
The narrow needle-like foliage of Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' is blue green with a purple cast turning very dark red in the fall and winter. For us the compound flower heads continue to bloom well into the winter.  Spring to summer. bloom   6-8 in. x 8 in.

125-005     Armeria maritima 'Victor Reiter'     ( Sea thrift )     
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Armeria maritima 'Victor Reiter' has very tiny pink flowers on this rock garden treasure.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   3 in. x 6 in.

101-016     Artemisia frigida       
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Yellow Brown flowers
No matter which common name you use - Fringed sage or Silky wormwood - you know Artemisia frigida has a feathery, fine-leaved appearance. Yet another common name, Prairie sagewort, tells us it is a prairie plant and indeed very cold-hardy and drought-tolerant. We grow it for its wooly, gray, aromatic foliage. This would make a beautiful groundcover for cold, dry regions.  August. bloom   .5 to 1.5 ft. x 1 to 1.5 ft.

101-018D4     Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'     ( White mugwort )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 Creamy White flowers
Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou' is a tall stately perennial that has purple stained stems and young foliage. The creamy white flower heads reach great heights and are a feathery presence in late summer, especially in part shade. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late summer. bloom   5 ft. x 3 ft.

101-007     Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Mustard Yellow flowers
The leaves of Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' appear more rounded and possibly grayer than 'Valerie Finnis'. In our garden, it is also more upright. We contrast this upright perennial with fiery red Penstemon 'Razzle Dazzle' which helps the dull yellow artemisia flowers look their best.  Late summer to autumn. bloom   36 in. x 24 in.

101-001D4     Artemisia 'Powis Castle'       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a woody perennial with dense clumps of feathery silver foliage. The texture of the leaves makes this an ideal background plant for the dry border where it can complement darker leaved plants. The dull flowers are often cut off before they bloom.  Late summer. bloom   2 ft. x 3 ft.

101-002     Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'       
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yellow flowers
The very dissected, feathery foliage of Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' creates a low silver blue mound. Perfect to add both texture and silver into the dry border. Some gardeners find the yellow flowers clash with surrounding flowers and cut them off before they bloom.  Late summer. bloom   12 in. x 30 in.

101-004D4     Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'       
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Mustard Yellow flowers
Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver' is an excellent icy-blue groundcover for a sunny, dry border. The 4-inch long leaves are evergreen, deeply lobed, and somewhat woolly. The blooms are fairly insignificant and their mustard color does not detract from the foliage.  Late summer. bloom   6 in. x 12-18 in.

101-012     Artemisia versicolor       
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Insignificant flowers
Artemisia versicolor is one of our favorite silvery ground covers. The feathery foliage seems to form delicate airy globes.  Summer. bloom   1 ft. x 1 ft.

087-001     Arthropodium 'Purpureum Nanum'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 8, 9, 10 White flowers
This dwarf grassy perennial from New Zealand, Arthropodium 'Purpureum Nanum' has beautiful purple-chocolate foliage. The white flowers are borne on 4-6 inch stems over a long period. It is featured in our Texture Garden.  Spring bloom   6 in x 6 in

008-002     Aruncus aethusifolius       
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Creamy White flowers
Aruncus aethusifolius is a compact plant with finely cut foliage. The creamy panicles are reminiscent of astilbe. The deeply cut foliage of this Korean clumping ground cover turns yellow in the foliage. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Summer bloom   15 in. x 8 in.

008-001D4     Aruncus dioicus     ( Goats beard )     
Part Shade     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Aruncus dioicus is also known as goats beard. Above its many branching stems rise large panicles of white flowers which give the overall plant a large feathery appearance. For the waterside or woodland garden. Found throughout the N. Hemisphere.  Late spring into early summer. bloom   7 ft. x 1 ft.-4 ft.

328-002-1     Arundo donax 'Variegata'     ( Variegated giant feather reed grass )     
Sun     Zones 6, 7, 8
Arundo donax 'Variegata' serves as a focal point in our new Rose and Clematis Border where we have contrasted the hot reds of Canna 'The President', red and blue Lobelias and purple-blue aconites with the stunning bright white margined leaves of this bold grass. It is also beautiful combined with shrubs with bright fall color. High heat can fade the white to yellow-green by late summer. Gets 6-8 ft. here.  Midautumn. bloom   8-12 ft. x 4 ft.

432-002     Asarum caudatum     ( American ginger )     
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Red Brown flowers
The odd ruddy-brown pitcher-like flowers of Asarum caudatum hide in the semi-glossy heart-shaped leaves of this West Coast native. One of the few evergreen ground covers that will flourish under fir trees. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring. bloom   3 in. x 12 in.

432-003     Asarum europaeum     ( European wild ginger )     
Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Greenish Purple flowers
The rounded glossy leaves of Asarum europaeum make it an ideal groundcover for a woodland setting. The evergreen foliage conceals the odd, bell-shaped flowers. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Late spring. bloom   3 in. x 12 in.

432-007D4     Asarum splendens       
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Maroon flowers
Asarum splendens has very attractive silver mottled, dark green evergreen foliage which deserves a special place in the woodland garden. The thickened leaves are so lovely you often miss the odd, 2-inch, 3-lobed flowers that rest on the ground below. Give it regular watering during the dry months. This spreads by short rhizomes and forms loose colonies. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring. bloom   6 in. x spreading

009-018-D4     Asclepias curassavica 'Red'     ( Bloodflower milkweed )     
Sun     Zones 9, 10, 11 Red/Orange Yellow flowers
If only this South American milkweed were reliably hardy in our gardens! The wonderful combination of flower, leaf and stem color makes it hard to resist growing this tender perennial. The red in the name refers to the richly colored rounded buds which appear in clusters of 10 to 20. When the buds open, they reveal flowers composed of five reflexed scarlet corollas that are crowned with a brilliant yellow corona. The lance-shaped leaves are matte green blushed with burgundy. They grow in pairs up dark stems. Late in the season, spindle-shaped seedpods develop bearing seeds with silvery, silky tufts.  Summer. bloom   3-4 ft. x 3-4 ft.

009-017D4     Asclepias speciosa       
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pinkish White flowers
Asclepias speciosa is a seed-raised form from Northern California. Not only are the cluster-headed flowers attractive, the broad, gray leaves serve as larval food for Monarch butterflies. The late summer display of large seedpods is yet another attraction. A good addition for northwest gardens.  Summer. bloom   4 ft. x 2-3 ft.

009-003D4     Asclepias syriaca       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple Pink flowers
Asclepias syriaca bears an unusual blend of greenish purple and pink flowers which are striking in our dry border garden. The large curved and spiny horn-like fruits are unforgettable in floral arrangements.  Summer. bloom   6 ft. x 2 ft.

126-001D4     Asphodeline lutea     ( Yellow asphodel )     
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Asphodeline lutea is a clump forming perennial with narrow, grass-like, blue green leaves that are attractive much of the year. It sends up dense spikes of fragrant yellow flowers.  Late spring. bloom   5 ft. x 1 ft.

475-002D4     Asphodelus albus       
Sun     Zones 7, 8, 9, 10 White flowers
When Asphodelus albus with its five-foot spikes come into bloom in our Four Seasons Garden, they cause quite a stir. Numerous branched spikes, literally covered in large, starry white flowers, rise out of a basal clump of broad, flattened foliage. The leaves are blue green and about two-and-a half feet long.  Spring. bloom   3-5 ft. x 2-3 ft.

313-002     Asplenium ebenoides     ( Dragons tail fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
(Asplenium platyneuron x Camptosorus rhizophyllus) Evergreen. Asplenium x ebenoides is a natural intergeneric cross found on limestone sites in the eastern part of the US. Its common name "dragon tail fern" well describes the irregular shape and carriage of the evergreen blades. Its specific name refers to the dark color of the stipe (the stem part of the frond).    8 in. x 8 in.

128-049D4     Aster amellus 'Doktor Otto Petschek'       
Sun     Zone 5, 6, 7, 8 Lavender flowers
Aster amellus 'Doktor Otto Petschek' (Van de Schoot) is a classic compact aster which grows happily here on a partly sunny, but fairly dry, hillside. It is rounded in habit with dark green, lance-shaped leaves. By early August, it is haloed in well-branched flowering stems waiting to explode into a colorful late season show. Individual rayed-flowers have yellow centers.  Late August into autumn. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.

128-003D4     Aster 'Blue Butterfly'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Light Blue flowers
The daisy-like flowers of Aster 'Blue Butterfly' are light blue on this airy looking perennial.  August to September. bloom   3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.

128-045D4     Aster 'Chatterbox'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pale Pink flowers
Aster 'Chatterbox' (Baker's Nurseries) is a truly small aster that is at home in either the border or in a container. It is a strong grower with a very tight growth habit. The pale flowers have narrow petals and are quite large for such a short plant. It does need some moisture during the growing season.  Late summer. bloom   14 in. x 14 in.

128-035     Aster ericoides 'Erlkonig'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Light Violet flowers
Asters are one of the backbones of the late summer garden. Aster ericoides 'Erlkonig' bears daisy-like flowers of light violet.  September to November. bloom   3 ft. x 4 ft.

128-053     Aster 'First Snow'     ( Heath Aster )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
We originally received this as a trial plant with the name Aster 'Glenview' from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. Over the years, it has become a favorite. Its dense shrubby habit belies it's parentage from the heath aster, A. ericoides. It is ideal on sunny (or part shady) banks like the one where we planted it. There it forms a wonderful cascading cover. When it blooms, it is smothered in tiny white composite flowers. Because Aster `First Snow' blooms later than many perennials, it is a particularly welcome addition to the autumn garden.  October. bloom   18-24 in. x 40 in.

128-027D4     Aster frikartii 'Moench'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender Blue flowers
The parentage of Aster x frikartii 'Moench' gives this amazing aster great hardiness as well as the ability to flower much of the growing season. The 3-inch lavender blue flowers with golden central disks are carried on upright branching stems. A Great Plant Picks selection.  June to September. bloom   2 ft. x 2 ft.

128-040D4     Aster lateriflorus 'Prince'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pink and White flowers
This is deservedly popular. We planted Aster lateriflorus 'Prince'' in the white and black section of the Clematis and Rose Border where it formed a tidy perennial with narrow purple-brown foliage which contrasted beautifully with the white banded blades of nearby Miscanthus 'Cosmopolitan'. In the fall, this is covered with a cloud of tiny white ray-flowers with raspberry pink centers. A Great Plant Picks selection.  September to October. bloom   30 in. x 30 in.

128-002     Aster 'Lilac Blue Admiral'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Medium Blue flowers
Asters are one of the backbones of the late summer garden. Their daisy flowers are an essential in fall cut-flower arrangements. Aster 'Lilac Blue Admiral' has medium blue flowers.  August to September. bloom   3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.

128-052     Aster modestus       
Sun     Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rich Lavender flowers
This running aster naturalizes well in difficult dry or cold sites, even in clay-based soils. The simple ray-flowers of Aster modestus continue throughout the summer contrasting nicely with the dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Generally found along the Canadian border west of the Great Lakes.  June to August. bloom   1 ft. x spreading.

128-001D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Poetschke'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Salmon Pink flowers
Aster novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Poetschke' gives a very generous display of bright ray flowers on this mid-height aster. Grown a little lean, it stays politely upright.  Late summer to early fall. bloom   4 ft.

128-033D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rich Pink flowers
Asters are one of the backbones of the late summer garden. Aster novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink' bears daisy-like flowers of rich pink with lemon yellow disks. An essential in fall cut-flower arrangements.  August to September. bloom   3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.

128-038D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Deep Purple Blue flowers
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' is a dwarf form that is literally covered with deep purple daisy-like flowers This excellent fall bloomer is very tolerant of dry conditions.  August thru October. bloom   18 in. x 30 in.

128-006D4     Aster novae-angliae 'Septemberrubin' (September Ruby)       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rich Red Pink flowers
Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' (E.Benary, Iby Walter 1951) is the bees' favorite plant at the nursery in September. There is waiting room only for all the pollinators that hover over the richly colored, double flowers. The 1-1/4-inch blooms have narrow petals and golden yellow eyes. We couple this with Anemone 'Lady Gilmour' for a dazzling bloom combination. Grow lean to keep the tall stems from getting floppy or be prepared to stake.  September to early October. bloom   5.5 ft. x 4-5 ft.

128-023D4     Aster novi-belgii 'Alice Haslam'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Rose Red flowers
Because of its compact habit, early blooming Aster novi-belgii 'Alice Haslam' (A.H. Harrison, ca. 1958) is excellent for the border or for containers. The nicely rounded shape shows off the masses of small, single flowers to great advantage.  Late summer. bloom   10 in. x 18 in.

128-005D4     Aster novi-belgii 'Lady in Blue'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender flowers
Aster novi-belgii 'Lady in Blue' forms a low mound of lavender blue daisy-like flowers.  August to September. bloom   16 in. x 16 in.

128-016     Aster novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenberg'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Mid-blue flowers
Aster novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenberg' is a terrific low-mounding aster to brighten the late season border. It forms very dense pools of daisy-like flowers.  August to October. bloom   14 in. x 18 in.

128-046D4     Aster novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Deep Pink flowers
The delightful compact Aster novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel' (Zur Linden, 1969) has single daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The dark green foliage is very disease-resistant.  Late summer to autumn. bloom   8-10 in.

128-004     Aster pringlei 'Monte Casino White'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Aster pringlei 'Monte Casino White' bears a cloud of tiny white flowers with yellow eyes that rise on upright stems.  Late summer to fall. bloom   36 in. x 12 in.

128-047     Aster 'Starlight'       
Sun     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Purple Red flowers
Aster 'Starlight' is a short aster with medium sized, single blooms which continue over an extended period. The narrow petals give the brightly colored flowers a spidery effect. This is vigorous yet compact.  Late summer. bloom   12 in. x 12 in.

128-032     Aster 'Wood's Blue'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Blue flowers
Aster 'Wood's Blue' is one of a series of asters selected for their short size. This is one of the most compact cultivars we grow. It is also drought tolerant, flourishing in our no-water border. When in bloom, the green foliage is almost completely obscured by the mass of flowers.  Late summer to early autumn. bloom   10 in. x 12 in.

128-060D4     Aster 'Wood's Pink'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pink flowers
Like all of the asters in the Wood's series, this is a reliable, compact bloomer that can tolerate a modest amount of shade and still produce good bloom. The pink ray-flowers are semi-double with yellow centers. They measure about a half-inch across but are so numerous they cover the plant. The glossy dark green leaves are attractive. These late-summer blooming asters are a bridge to the autumn garden.  August to September. bloom   1-1.5 ft. x 1-1.5 ft.

128-044     Aster 'Wood's Purple'       
Sun     Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Deep Pinkish Purple flowers
The low compact asters reward the gardener for very little labor. Aster 'Wood's Purple' form stands up well to heat and humidity. It will even tolerate a bit of drought. The flowers are semi-double with a bright yellow eye and show off nicely against the dark green foliage.  Late summer to fall. bloom   12-16 in. x 16 in.

129-015     Astrantia 'Claret'       
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7 Wine Red flowers
Astrantia 'Claret' never fails to draw attention. Planted in our garden in combination with the dark burgundy strap leaves of Eucomis 'Oakhurst', purple-leaved heucheras and long-blooming Nepeta 'Walker's Low'. Umbels of one-inch, dark strawflowers rise up on near-black stems. These darken up best with good sun but can also be grown in dappled light. Long-lasting in cut-flower arrangements and also useful as dried flowers. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Early to midsummer. bloom   30-36 in. x 30 in.

129-003     Astrantia major 'Alba'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Astrantia major 'Alba' is an excellent plant for a woodland setting. It also does well at the edge of a shady area, tolerating the transition from shade to sun and back again. Papery star-burst white flowers are great for cutting and drying. Needs moist, well-draining soil.  May to September. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.

129-012     Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Red flowers
Grow Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood' in full sun for the best flower color. Papery, star-shaped, dark red flowers are great for cuts and drying. Needs moist, well-drained soil.  Summer. bloom   26 in. x 12 in.

129-005     Astrantia major 'Primadonna'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Soft Pink flowers
Numerous bracted flowerheads grace this upright perennial which we grow at the edge of our woodland garden. Even as they age on their stems, the papery, everlasting flowers hold their form and color making them useful for flower arrangers. The rugged, well-veined leaves are palmately lobed.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.

129-004     Astrantia major 'Rosea'     ( Masterwort )     
Sun, Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Green flowers
Astrantia major 'Rosea' is an excellent plant for a woodland setting. Papery star shaped medium pink and green flowers are great for cuts and drying. Needs moist, well-drained soil.  Summer. bloom   2 ft. x 1 ft.

312-011     Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'     ( Tatting fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' is also known as Tatting fern. The pinnae are rounded in shape and cling tightly down the blade like little crocheted balls arranged down a hook. This gives the fern a very textural appeal. Visitors often stop in their tracks as they try to figure out what they are looking at. A Great Plant Picks selection.    4-8 in. x 12 in.

312-002     Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum     ( Japanese painted fern )     
Part Shade, Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Herbaceous. Of the small hardy ferns, Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum is perhaps the most striking because of the silvery leaves and their red stems. A Great Plant Picks selection.    1 ft. x 2 ft.

312-013     Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls'     ( Japanese painted fern )     
Shade, Part Shade     Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls' (Ballantyne) PP12803 is a selection from Terra Nova Nurseries and named for a well-known Oregon waterfall. The silver on the fronds gets more intense as the season progresses making the contrasting red stipes and veining even more dramatic later in the season.    18-28 in. x 15-24 in.

312-008     Athyrium otophorum     ( Eared lady fern )     
Part Shade     Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Japan and China. A deciduous fern. The new fronds of Athyrium otophorum are pale green with burgundy markings. As the fronds mature, they turn gray green with red on the stems. A Great Plant Picks selection.    12-18 in.

592-007D4     Aucuba japonica 'Gold Variegated Sport'       
Sun, Part Shade, Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Red Purple flowers
This was originally sold to us as Aucuba japonica 'Picturata' but it has sported into an entirely different shrub. Recent knowledgeable visitors agree with us that we no longer are growing 'Picturata' which has green leaves that are heavily speckled gold. Our form seems to be the reverse with almost purely gold leaves with green speckles. Young leaves tend to have more green in them, but as the leaves mature the change becomes really evident. We grow this Aucuba japonica in the shade of an English walnut where it has become a glowing, mid-sized shrub. This has never borne fruit because there are no male forms nearby.  Midspring. bloom   7 ft. x 7 ft.

566-003-1     Azara microphylla       
Sun, Shade     Zone 8, 9, 10 Yellow flowers
The small, rounded, somewhat glossy leaves of Azara microphylla are evergreen and create a lace-like pattern against the sky on this narrow upright small tree. Ours is now about 22 feet tall. It is fully tolerant of either sun or shade. The mature bark has patches of gray on brown. On sunny days early in the season, our lavender path smells like a bakery when the tiny yellow flowers emerge and give off their vanilla fragrance in the warming air. A Great Plant Picks selection.  Spring. bloom   30 ft. x 12 ft.

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