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Grasses
 | Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (Sweet Flag) Small grass-like or even iris-like foliage with gold to cream variegation. Zone 4a. Height inches. |
| Andropogon gerardii (Big Blue Stem, Beard Grass, Turkey Foot) Big Bluestem is Illinois' newest state symbol (adopted 8/31/89) for the official prairie grass. It was the most abundant and tallest grass in the prairies that once covered most of Illinois. Its flowering stalk grows in three finger-like branches giving it the nickname of "turkey foot". It normally grows to heights of around 8 feet. The pioneers said it was as tall as a man on horseback. Deep roots help the big bluestem survive in times of drought. It's roots saturate the top 2 feet of the soil with some reaching to a depth of 12 feet. Zone 4. Height 96 inches. |
| Andropogon scoparius (Little Bluestem, p.k.a. Schizachyrium scoparium) A native, clumping, prairie grass. The bottom shoots are bluish colored, thus the common name, Little Bluestem. Most of the height of the plant is made up by the flowers, which appear in late summer. The ripening seed heads have a fluffy, feathery appearance and look beautiful with a bronze to copper fall color. Little Bluestem is effective in masses or naturalized. Zone 4. Height 39 inches. |
| Andropogon scoparius "The Blues" (Little Bluestem, p.k.a. Schizachyrium scoparium) A cultivar of Andropogon scoparius with more blue than the species. Zone 4. Height 39 inches. |
| Arrhenatherum bulbosum 'Variegatum' (Tuber Oat Grass, Onion Couch, Bulbous Oat Grass) Heavily variegated fine grassy foliage. Each leaf has margins of bright white and rich blue-green striping that run verticle through the center of the blade. It is grown primarily as a groundcover and a bedding plant in the foreground of perennial borders. The foliage feels soft to the touch. Where the grass meets the roots, onion like tubers appear, hence the common name Onion Couch. Zone 4a. Height 15 inches. |
| Calamagrostis acutiflora (x) 'Overdam' (Variegated Feather Reed Grass) Very attractive, white-variegated foliage forms an arching clump; clusters of wand-like flower spikes 36" tall, emerging pink-tinged in June, then drying to golden through the rest of the growing season. An excellent, cool season grass which is very effective when planted in groups. Zone 4. Height 46 inches. |
| Calamagrostis acutifolia (x) 'Karl Foerster' (Karl Foerster's Feather Reed Grass, Feather Reed Grass) A columnar, cool season, medium-sized, early-blooming ornamental grass, known for its late spring green-pink-purple inflorescence, winter effect, and vertical architectural lines. This maybe a common grass, but if you don't have it, you gotta get it! It is one of the first grasses to come out of winter dormancy. The plumes appear in June and are enjoyed through the winter. The distinctive vertical lines it gives to the garden is a real asset. It is very winter hardy to zone 4a which makes this plant a winner for most residents of the USA. This grass looks great in several clumps, and makes a great accent or background plant. This plant was selected in Germany by the late famous horticulturalist Karl Foerster. The grass is suspected to be a hybrid. Most authorities are unsure of its hybrid cross and perhap will remain unknown as the selector died in 1971. Zone 4a. Height 65 inches. |
| Calamagrostis brachytricha (Korean Feather Reed Grass, Achy Breaky Heart Grass, Fall Blooming Reed Grass) This medium green clumping grass is a rather tidy plant. In late August/September, 150+ 4' tall refined looking pink plumes top the clump. The pink color gives way to a bronze tone that remains through the fall. Visitors who see this in flower can't leave without one. This calamagrostis tolerates hot summers much better than C. acutiflora. Feather reed grass is an awesome accent plant, or great for dried arrangements…one of the best and least known! Zone 4a. Height 54 inches. |
| Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles' Golden Sedge, p.k.a. Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') A beautiful golden shade grass with graceful bending leaves. The great gold color really brightens up darker locations. A great performer and a must to have in your collection. Zone 5. Height 24 inches. |
 | Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats, p.k.a. Uniola latifolia) Grows in loose, upright clumps. The deciduous foliage is light green in sun, but will be deep green in shade. In the fall, the leaves change to a copper color. The showy inflorescence is a drooping, flat spike of seed heads appearing in late July. Like the foliage, they mature to a copper color. The bamboo-like appearance creates a very interesting, somewhat tropical effect. This grass can be started easily from seeds. Zone 5. Height 36 inches. |
| Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland' (Tufted Hair Grass) Tufted hair grass is a densely-tufted, upright-open, mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial. It is grown for its large, colorful, graceful, early-blooming flowers that appear May through August. The colorful inflorescence are used in flower arrangements. Tufted hair grass is an excellent specimen plant in a conventional or water garden. It is best used in group planting in the middle of a border and prefers a location in full sun or light shade with moist, slightly acid, or neutral soils. 'Schottland' foliage is darker green than ''Tardiflora'. A cool season grass. Foliage of 'Schottland' is darker green than 'Tardiflora'. Vivid, yellow to gold flower spikes rise 2-3' above the dark green foliage and are larger than other cultivars. Zone 4a. Height 43 inches. |
| Festuca ovina 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Fescue, Sheep's Fescue) Low tufted grass with many stems and fine silver-glaucous leaves. They are very drought hardy and are great in clumps in borders and rock gardens. A very common but great looking grass. Zone 4a. Height 15 inches. |
| Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' (Striped Manna Grass, Reed Manna Grass) Foliage is geen with orange-yellow stripes. Flowers are creamy that float above foliage in July. This grass has a rhizomatous habit which fills in its area well. You will probably have to continually dig up its perimeter roots to keep it confined to the area designed for it. Holds it's color well in drought, but can tolerate a truly aquatic situation. Zone 5. Height 24 inches. |
| Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass, Blue Avena Grass) Clump forming, wiry, vivid blue-grey leaves radiates out from the center to form a bristling round dome of foliage to 2 feet tall (like a form of a large pincushion). Moderately drought tolerant. Use a stiff rake annually to remove old foliage. Interesting companion plantings are Russian Sage and Sedum 'Ruby Glow' or 'Autumn Joy'. The panicles are white to beige and are borne on tall stems. Plants growing in excessive shade make weak growth and have an open habit. Zone 4a. Height 36 inches. |
| Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' (Blue Oat Grass, Blue Avena Grass) A newer cultival with bluer show than species. Zone 4a. Height 36 inches. |
| Miscanthus floridulus (Giant Chinese Silver Grass, Giant Miscanthus) Grows in erect clumps and has huge, pale, blue-green foliage. The leaf blades an be 1.25" wide. The white panicles are pyramidal shaped and up to 20" long. Makes a great background, specimen, screen, or conversation plant! Zone 4a. Height 120 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Arabesque' (Arabesque Japanese Silver Grass) A clump forming, warm weather grass. Dark green, medium textured foliage. 'Arabesque' has a ridged open habit making a mature clump spread to 8 feet wide! Because of the open habit, the plumes appear hemispherical compared to 'Graziella' which holds it's plumes in a tight bunch. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Zone 5. Height 88 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light' () Produces a zig-zag plume segment! A robust grower with meduim green foliage to 5/8 inches wide. Has a good yellowish fall color. Growth habit is arching. Inflorescense appear in mid September and are the darkest bronze of the Miscanthus. 'Autumn Light' is a very hardy specimen plant, hardy to zone 4. Zone 4. Height 96 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' (Cabaret Maiden Grass) A very exciting new cultivar that grows to 6 feet tall with bold variegated bands down the center of the leaf blade. An alternative to this varigation is Miscanthus sin. 'Variegatus' which has the variegated bands down the sides of the leaf blades. This plant will make a dramatic statement in any garden. Zone 5. Height 84 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Maiden Grass) A large grass to 6 ft. tall with a thin leaf blade, giving it a finer texture than the other Miscanthus (except 'Morning Light'). Grey green foliage, forming a dense upright vase shape clump. The plume when it first emerges is bright burgundy to dark pink. Best of all Miscanthus for dried arrangements. Quite useful as a background plant or as a specimen planting. Fall foliage turns orange in cool climates. Zone 5. Height 90 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' (Gaziella Japanese Silver Grass) Warm season grass with fine, slender, 1/4" wide foliage and upright, arching form. Large, bronze to white plumes appear in mid to late August (early for a Miscanthus). Prefers moist, rich, well drained soil in full sun. This plant is one of the best for northern climates because of its early pluming characteristic. Zone 5. Height 78 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus' () A strong grower with good fall color. Pink/purple flower turns silver in August. Zone 5. Height 72 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Morning Light Maiden Grass) Morning light is prized for its very fine, 3/16" wide, arching foliage with distinct green and white stripes giving it a silvery appearance. Red-bronze inflorescence appear in October and dry to a fluffy cream white. Zone 5. Height 60 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Nippon' (Nippon Japanese Silver Grass) A new compact selection. One of the smallest Miscanthus. Thin, dark green, fine textured foliage is 3/16" wide with a good red-bronze fall color. Foliage is held somewhat horizonatally arching, giving the plant a bamboo-like appearance. Dark red-brown inflorescence appear late August and are held about 1' above the foliage. An excellent selection for the samll garden. Zone 5. Height 70 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen' (Little Dot Grass) Arching clumps of 3/8" wide foliage have horizontal yellow bands spaced about 4" apart. Will find 0-2 bands per blade. Deep reddish-brown inflorescence appear early September. Differes from Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' in that it is shorter, has earlier plumes, and wider spaced leaf bands. A very nice grass for smaller gardens. Zone 5. Height 80 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' (Flame Grass) A clump grass needing full sun and moist, well drained soil. Medium textured, green foliage begins to change color in September. By late fall it is a orange-red. Flame grass really stands out in the fall garden. Silvery flowers appear in late August and are a knockout with the fall color. Nice grass for grouping or accent in perennial beds. Zone 4a. Height 60 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' (Sarabande Japanese Silver Grass) A selection that has been determined by German growers to be the best Miscanthus sinensis yet. Dark green, arching foliage is very fine textured. Leaf is about 3/16" wide. Bronze flowers appear late September. Similar texture to 'Gracillimus' but more reliable bloomer. The inflorescense is held inside the foliage with very few extending about the foliage. Zone 4. Height 72 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather Maiden Grass) A tall, clump forming grass which is distinguished by its large, silver, feathery plumes. The silky, silvery flowers appear in late August or early September and are borne well above the foliage. They dry to a buff color after many weeks. Course, 3/4" wide foliage grows in large, upright arching clumps. Silver Feather Grass is an older European selection. Same soil and exposure requirements as all Miscanthus. A striking specimen or screen plant. Zone 4a. Height 96 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' (Porcupine Grass) Porcupine Grass derives its name from the spiky foliage which has closely spaced, horizontal, cream yellow banding across ithe leaves. It is a clumping grass with a stiff, upright growing habit. Pinkish flowers appear in October. It is a very showy grass and makes a striking specimen plant. Zone 5. Height 84 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated Silver Grass) Very arching, loose clumps of foliage that reach 4-6 feet. Medium textured foliage with striking, white-striped leaves. Flowers, in late August to September, rise 12-18 inches above the foliage. A warm season grass. Full sun to light shade in moist, well-drained soil. Zone 5. Height 84 inches. |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass) Zebra Grass grows in upright clumps. The arching, 5/8" to 7/8" wide leaf blades have yellow bands spaced about 2-3" apart yielding 4-7 bands per blade. Pale beige flowers appear in mid October. Very similar to 'Strictus'. Zone 5. Height 86 inches. |
| Molina arundinacea 'Skyracer' (Tall Moor Grass) Tall, open, spreading, pencil lead thin stems atop basal foliage give this grass a unique look. Beautiful yellow fall color. Zone 4. Height 86 inches. |
| Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (Blue Switchgrass 'Heavy Metal') This variety of panicum is totally unique from the reset. The foliage color is a purple blue color, with a slight waxy white covering. Stiffly upright. Seed heads dark burgundy. Zone 5. Height 64 inches. |
| Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass 'Northwind') Cultivar of the native Switch Grass selected by Northwind Perennial Farm near Lake Geneava, Wisconsin. The seed heads are open panicles. The foliage has an interesting blue-green color and stiff upright habit. Nice yellow fall color. Prefers fertile, well drained soild and full sun. Late to begin growth in the spring, but when it starts will rapidly take its place in the garden. Good for massing and cutting. Zone 5. Height 72 inches. |
| Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (Switchgrass 'Prairie Sky') Stiffly upright metallic-blue foliage. Very similar in growth habit to P. 'Heavy Metal', but taller with less rigid habit, and more powdery blue. In late summer billowing plumes of amber brown top the clump. Zone 3. Height 72 inches. |
| Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' (Red Switchgrass 'Rotstrahlbusch') An outstanding plant selected for its deep burgundy red color on the upper leaf blades and deep burgandy seedhead color. Same form, texture, and approximate size as the species. Zone 4a. Height 59 inches. |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) Graceful foliage with distinctive maroon flower spikes that follow the same weeping vase shaped lines. The seedheads are cylindrical spikes 4-5 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Dense hair-like structures frow outward from each spikelet. On dewy mornings, Fountain Grass is especially beautiful with droplets of moisture held at the end of each hair. An exquisite plant. Zone 5. Height 48 inches. |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' (Fountain Grass 'Hameln') A dwarf form of the species with finer textured leaves. Zone 5. Height 36 inches. |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' (Fountain Grass 'Little Bunny') A very dwarf selection ideal for edging or the rock garden. Inflorescence lighter colored than species and is held (relatively speaking) above the foliage. Zone 5. Height 20 inches. |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey' (Fountain Grass 'Little Honey') 'Little Honey' is a white centered sport on Pennisetum 'Little Bunny'. This vigorous little grass still needs a special site in the rock garden or anywhere that it won't get lost in a full size border. In late summer, the tiny narrow leaf clump is topped with miniature tan bottle brush like plumes to the grand height of 6" tall. Zone 5. Height 16 inches. |
| Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Fountain Grass 'Rubrum') (ANNUAL) A mass of deep burgundy red blades forming a rounded weeping clump. This is an annual grass but very worthy to be grown in any northern garden!! Grows quite quickly, needs FULL sun. Any less than full sun will make a profound impact on final season growth statistics! This plant can be overwintered if stored above freezing without letting it get completely dry. Zone 9. Height 64 inches. |
| Phalaris arundinacea 'Feesey' (Ribbon Grass, Gardener's Garters) Bright green and white foliage with a strongly rhizomatous habit. Ribbon grass makes a problem-free ground cover. 'Feesey' is different than 'Picta' because is has a pink tinge to the foliage while the foliage is fairly new. After the season progresses a bit the pink fades away. 'Feesey' is also different because also has a lot more white variegation to the foliage than 'Picta'. Zone 4a. Height 40 inches. |
| Saccharum ravennae (Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass, p.k.a. Erianthus ravennae) Previously named Erianthus ravennae, it is one of the tallest grasses hardy above zone 6. In fall large beige feather duster like plumes are rise to 14 feet dwarfing the 5 foot tall foliage. Mature clumps may number as many as 50 of these plumes!!! Zone 5. Height 170 inches. |
| Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) One of the major constituents of the Tall Grass Prairie, Indian Grass creates tall seas of waving amber hues. Zone 4a. Height 72 inches. |
| Spartina pectinata (Prairie Cordgrass, Marsh Grass, Salt Grass) This grass is most appealing in the fall when the foliage turns to bright clear yellow before turning buff in winter. Spartina is a coarse leathery looking plant with unusual, rugged flower heads. One of those acquatic time grasses but grows well in regular well drained soil. Zone 4a. Height 74 inches. |
Hemerocallis
| Hemerocallis 'Baja' 26" - EM - TET - 6" flower - (Red) Red self with cream-yellow midribs and a green throat. Good form. |
| Hemerocallis 'Barna Music' 28" - M - - 5" flower - (Pink) Pale pink flowers with yellow throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Bertie Ferris' 20" - E - EXT - 2" flower - (Orange) Persimmon orange. |
| Hemerocallis 'Bitsy' 18" - EM - R - 2" flower - (Yellow) Lemon yellow trumptet shapped flowers with a green throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Bonanza' 30" - M - - 5" flower - (Yellow) Yellow with burgundy eye. |
| Hemerocallis 'Candy Apple' 28" - M - - 6" flower - (Pink) Tropical tangerine pink. |
| Hemerocallis 'Carey Quinn' 30" - EM - - 5" flower - (Red) Velvet-red self with gold throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Carolyn Criswell' 24" - E - F,EXT - 4" flower - (Yellow) Ruffled, canary yellow petals with lime green throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Catherine Woodbury' 30" - M - - 5" flower - (Lavender) Pale orchid flowers with green throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Cedar Waxwing' 32" - M - - 5" flower - (Lavender) Lavender pink flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Charles Johnston' 24" - EM - SEV,TET - 6" flower - (Red) Deep bing cherry with nicely contrasting yellow green throat. Lightly ruffled petals with lighter midribs. Good branching and floriferous. Flowers apear to "float" on top of foliage. Lovely. |
| Hemerocallis 'Check to Cheek' 30" - ML - F,DBL - 5" flower - (Yellow) Lemon yellow, ruffled double flowers, lovely fragrance. |
| Hemerocallis 'Cherry Cheeks' 28" - ML - TET - 6" flower - (Pink) Watermelon-pink blend with green-yellow throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache' 30" - M - TET - 7" flower - (Red) Intense scarlet-red flowers, good velvety substance, with deeper ruffled edges. |
| Hemerocallis 'Chicago Heirloom' 28" - M - TET - 6" flower - (Pink) Pink flowers with purple halos. |
| Hemerocallis 'Chicago Rosy' 25" - M - TET - 6.5" flower - (Red) Ruffled, light rose-red flowers with green throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Decatur Imp' 26" - M - - 3.5" flower - (Yellow) Medium yellow flowers with red eyes. |
| Hemerocallis 'Fairy Tale Pink' 24" - M - SEV - 5.5" flower - (Pink) Pastel pink bloom with rounded form, ruffled petals & sepals and heavy substance. Deeper pink veins and yellow throat with green base. Sunfast. |
| Hemerocallis 'Fashion Model' 36" - EM - - 5" flower - (Pink) Pink and melon blend with pale green throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Forever Stella' 16" - EM - - 3" flower - (Gold) Gold flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Frances Fay' 30" - EM - - 5" flower - (Orange) Melon flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Grape Velvet' 24" - M - F - 4" flower - (Purple) Deep purple flowers with yellow throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Halls Pink' 20" - L - - 5" flower - (Pink) Light pink flowers with deeper pink markings and gold throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' 18" - EML - F,R,EXT - 3.5" flower - (Yellow) Link it's parent Stella de Oro, Happy Returns reblooms producing small, ruffled, canary yellow flowers from mid June until October. A popular cultivar and a nice addition to your garden. Very heat resistant |
| Hemerocallis 'Hearts Afire' 36" - EM - - 5" flower - (Red) Bright red flowers with yellow throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' 40" - M - F,EXT - 5" flower - (Yellow) Lemon-yellow flowers; a classic. |
| Hemerocallis 'Ice Carnival' 28" - M - F,R - 6" flower - (White) Near white flower with yellow green throat and lightly ruffled petals. Diamond dusted finish. Very fast grower. |
| Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior' 25" - EM - R - 6" flower - (White) Ruffled, near-white flowers with lime-green throats. |
| Hemerocallis 'Landscape Pink' 28" - M - R - 5" flower - (Peach) Showy, iridescent, pastel peachy pink; vigorous grower. |
| Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup' 20" - EML - R - 3" flower - (Purple) Dwarf wine with small green heart. |
| Hemerocallis 'Louise Manelis' 18" - EM - - 3" flower - (Peach) Peachy apricot flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby' 24" - M - F - 3" flower - (Pink) Soft pink diamond-dusted flowers with delicate green throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd' 26" - EM - SEV,TET - 6" flower - (Yellow) Very large, lightly ruffled, deep yellow and floriferous. Vigorous grower. |
| Hemerocallis 'Mission Moonlight' 29" - EM - - 4.5" flower - (Yellow) Lemon yellow flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Naomi Ruth' 16" - M - - 3" flower - (Pink) Ruffled pastel pink. |
| Hemerocallis 'Nob Hill' 36" - EM - - 6" flower - (Peach) Pale peach pink bitone with yellow throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Pink Embers' 19" - EM - R - 6" flower - (Pink) Salmon pink flowers with a tangerine throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Prairie Blue Eyes' 28" - M - SEV - 5.25" flower - (Lavender) Rich lavender purple with hazy blue halo and yellow throat. Slightly ruffled circular flower. Vigorous grower. |
| Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' 36" - EM - TET,EXT - 6" flower - (Orange) Bittersweet-orange flowers with burnt-orange eye zone. |
| Hemerocallis 'Ruffled Apricot' 28" - EM - - 7" flower - (Orange) Apricot-orange, ruffled flowers with lavender-pink mid-ribs. |
| Hemerocallis 'Russian Rhapsody' 30" - M - R, TET - 6" flower - (Purple) Violet-purple to purple with a yellow throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Scarlet Tanager' 32" - M - TET - 6" flower - (Red) Scarlet red. |
| Hemerocallis 'Shooting Star' 38" - L - - " flower - (Yellow) Lime yellow flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Siloam Uri Winniford' 26" - M - EXT - 4" flower - (White) Creamy flowers with black-purple eye zone. |
| Hemerocallis 'Song Sparrow' 26" - M - TET - 5" flower - (Orange) Orange and tan blend. |
| Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro' 16" - EML - F,R,EXT - 2.75" flower - (Yellow) Golden yellow miniature with gently ruffled petals and a light crepe texture. Named after the cookie. Favored by many because of long blooming season. |
| Hemerocallis 'Summerwine' 29" - EM - - 6.5" flower - (Purple) Ruffled, wine-red flowers with a yellow throat. |
| Hemerocallis 'Swamp Yankee' 34" - L - R,EXT - 6" flower - (Gold) Deep gold flowers. |
| Hemerocallis 'Tender Love' 22" - L - EXT - 6.5" flower - (Pink) Pink blend. |
| Hemerocallis 'White Temptation' 34" - M - SEV - 5" flower - (White) One of the whitest of all daylilies. Flower has good form and substance and won't yellow during the day. Wide heavily ruffled blooms. |
| Hemerocallis 'Yellow Stone' 38" - L - - 5" flower - (Yellow) Lemon-yellow flowers with green throats. |
Perennials
| Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' Colourful fern with soft gray, red and green flushed fronds. Deciduous. Grows 12-18". Height: 12-18" |
| Geranium 'New Hampshire Purple' Deep reddish purple flowers. Long blooming season beginning in spring. Height: 12-18" |
| Heuchera 'Mint Frost' Foliage is bright silver overlaid on a mint-green background. Red petioles add to the appeal. Flowers are chartreuse with white. Height: 10" |
| Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' Lovely, mahogany-red foliage makes an impact all season long. Small white flowers. Foliage up to 10 inches; flower height 20 inches. Height: 10" |
| Sedum 'Frosty Morn' This exciting new sedum was brought from Japan. Upright growth habit and a wide, white border around each leaf. The late summer flowers will be white in warm climates and a light pink in cooler climates. Height: 12" |
| Sedum 'Matrona' An unusual sedum from Germany. Same dependability that 'Autumn Joy' has but flowering a bit earlier. Gray-green leaves edged with rose pink. Pale pink, upright flowers. August - September. Height: 12-18" |
| Hosta 'Allan P. McConnell' An excellent small white-margined hosta. Dark green oval leaf with an irregular fine white/cream detailing to the leaf edge. Leaves are long and narrow. Very nice on the path edge or in a container. Vigorous grower! (Plant 18x8) |
| Hosta 'Antioch' One of the best white margined hostas. Margin color starts out yellow and turns white. A great showy hosta which holds it's leaves up individually so you can admire the cream to white irregular edge with the mat green center as it waterfalls down. Large leaves with tapered point. The irregular margin guarantes that no two leaves are alike! (Plant 36x20) |
| Hosta 'August Moon' This award winner has uniformly crinkled green gold leaves becoming harvest gold as summer progresses. Can tolerate the sun. Very dense circular mound with large round seer-suckered leaves. A very robust grower. (Plant 30x20) |
| Hosta 'Birchwood Parky's Gold' Beautiful dense mounds of green gold foliage changing to harvest gold early in the summer. Oval shaped leaves very delicately ruffled and veined. Neat circular mound, fairly prostrate in habit. Ideal as a smaller groundcover too! Puts up an abundance of flowers. (Plant 36x24) |
| Hosta 'Blond Elf' Petite, lance-shaped leaves with richly undulating margins. Subtle gold tones hold well into the autumn. (Plant 24x8) |
| Hosta 'Blue Angel' Large, heavy textured blue leaves. The flowers hug close to the top of the leaves. This plant shows off the classic 'big blue' stance. (Plant 48x50) |
| Hosta 'Blue Cadet' The durable blue round leaves form a tight mound. Brings that great blue color to small garden spaces or containers. Very dependable. (Plant 28x16) |
| Hosta 'Blue Wedgewood' From England, it's name refers to the light blue color of Jasperware made by Wedgwood & Sons. Vigorous plant with chalky blue wedge-shaped leaves forms a neat dense mound. Gentle undulation and defined veining create interesting texture. Great for edging or groundcover. (Plant 24x14) |
| Hosta 'Brim Cup' This great plant has heavy substance leaves which are chartreuse edged and cupped. The leaves are also held horizontal. Quickly forms a mature specimen; a prestigeous and choice plant. (Plant 16x12) |
| Hosta 'Chartreuse Wiggles' Long and curling lanceolate chartreuse leaves adorn this little beauty which gets no more than 8 inches high. If you looked fast you probably would not even think that it is a hosta! It almost looks like an exotic sea animal. Extremely bright plant adds a lot of light to a dark area. Exceptional little accent plant. (Plant 10x8) |
| Hosta 'Christmas Tree' Known for it's Christmas Tree effect on the flower stalks that shows up occasionally and for the plants pyramidal habit. The soft lavender flowers are the lights and the creamy-white edge is the dusting of snow on the dark forest green center. Heavily corrugated foliage holds water droplets like pearls. (Plant 36x20) |
| Hosta decorata It is probably the first hosta to come directly from Japan into the United States. Moderately stoloniferous, a single plant will in time spread into large colonies. Its species epithet was derived from decorus = nice, ornate. (Plant 18x12) |
| Hosta 'Emerald Tiara' A reversed variegation of 'Golden Tiara'. (Plant 20x14) |
| Hosta fortunei 'Aureo-marginata' Some years ago this taxon was exported to Japan, cultivated the world over. It is well known to gardeners being probably one of the 5 most common hostas. Unfortunately, this variety is sold under a number of different names (e.g. 'Golden Crown', 'Yellow Edge', and 'Ellerbroek' which actually is a different cultivar). Dark green leaves with rich golden-yellow border. (Plant 24x18) |
| Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' The original description calls for 'apple green leaves with streaks of yellow and white", but the plants in commerce are margined. Floriferous, with large white flowers (typically 3-4 inches across) with gardenia like fragrance in mid summer. Not only are the flowers attractive but the foliage is a standout! Leaves are bright apple green in color that are smooth in texture highlighted with a broad creamy white edge. An added bonus is its great vigor. (Plant 22x18) |
| Hosta 'Francee' One of the best fortunei type white margined Hosta around! A reliable variety that looks good no matter what the weather. Leaves are forest green, bright narrow and regular white margin. Neat and elegant mound. (Plant 36x24) |
| Hosta 'Frances Williams' This cultivar reigned as the number one favorite in the AHS popularity poll for many years. Its large, quilted, blue-green leaves are edged with broad bands of cream and gold. (Plant 48x22) |
| Hosta 'Ginko Craig' This plant is useful for edging with low and neat with vigorous horizontal growth. Adjacent plants mesh, leaving no room or light for weeds. A very popular and versatile edger Hosta. Lanceolate dark grass-green leaves with a neat wide, white edge. Plant has two distinct leaf forms: a small juvenile leaf, with uniform margins by which it is known in most gardens, and a mature leaf, which is noticeably larger, with irregular, white undulate margins. Transition state is 4-6 years after planting. Juvenile form can be maintained by dividing. (Plant 10x4) |
| Hosta 'Gold Edger' (Aden) Small gold heart-shaped leaves. (Plant 12x8) |
| Hosta 'Gold Standard' Leaves emerge a bright light green with a dark green margin turning gold with a light green margin by summer; outstanding. One of the most popular mediovariegated cultivars. A definite standard among hosta. Wonderful groundcover as the leaves are horizontal. (Plant 36x20) |
| Hosta 'Golden Bullion' An all gold sport of H. tokudama 'Flavocircinalis'. (Plant 28x14) |
| Hosta 'Golden Scepter' Plant is the yellow form of H. 'Golden Tiara' which is a derivation of H. nakaiana showing vestiges of ridges on the scape. A very elegant sunny yellow colored sport of Hosta 'Golden Tiara'. A rapid growing Hosta. It makes an excellent edger for shade only. (Plant 28x14) |
| Hosta 'Golden Tiara' The yellow-leafed, green-margined form of H. nakaiana showing vestiges of ridges on the scape. Apple green foliage with a tidy golden yellow margin, spear shaped leaves. Fairly rapid grower making it great as a small groundcover. (Plant 22x14) |
| Hosta 'Ground Master' Stoloniferous, excellent for controlling soil erosion and weed growth; floriferous. Dark green, long narrow leaves with irregular white edge (Plant 20x12) |
| Hosta 'Guacamole' 'Fragrant Bouquet' mutation has proven to be an outstanding landscape plant. Fast growth rate. Colors intensify with more light and during the growing season. (Plant 54x24) |
| Hosta 'Halcyon' Leaves are a bright powder blue, with very heavy substance. The heavy leaves holds all leaf eating insects at bay! This cultivar requires time to develop its mature shape. This is one of the 'blue' hostas which holds its color long into the summer. (Plant 38x20) |
| Hosta 'Honeybells' One of the most vigorous plants with a slightly fragrant flower. An offspring of plantaginea. The foliage is very durable and holds up well. Olive green glossy oval leaves with prominent veining. (Plant 46x26) |
| Hosta 'Hydon Sunset' Named for Hydon Nursery, Surrey, England. This very bright dwarf Hosta will add a lot of color to a dark area. (Plant 8x4) |
| Hosta 'Invincible' Rich glossy green leaves with unique texture and good substance make you look twice at this beauty. A plant truly worthy of it's name! Extremely fragrant pale lavender flowers in mid August. Keep this totally awesome plant watered and it can weather even 100 degree days in full sun! Some of it's benefits are: 1) glossy, 2) able to take full sun, 3) pest resistant, 4) floriferous and long blooming, and 5) highly fragrant like a lilac. (Plant 38x20) |
| Hosta 'Janet' Very dark green irregular margin with cupped leaves that are erect in the center of the plant make a handsome and unique looking plant. The leaves emerge in spring light green, but change into it's hidden beauty in late spring. Narrow green margin around chartreuse center that turns parchment white by mid-summer. This is a must for the collector! (Plant 24x14) |
| Hosta 'June' A sport of Hosta 'Halcyon' bearing a very irregular blue-green margin with gold center. The center will turn to creamy-white in bright light. This hosta because it is a sport of 'Halcyon' has a very heavy substance leaf. (Plant 0x0) |
| Hosta 'Krossa Regal' Imported from Japan in the 1950s. Plant is exceptionally majestic because it grows erect instead of in a mound. Elegant, upright, frosty blue foliage. Flower stalks can grow to 7 feet. (Plant 30x28) |
| Hosta lancifolia This is the grandfather of Hosta groundcover. The lush tropical green lance-shape leaves are among the first to rise in the spring and the last to bed for winter. Tremendous groundcovering ability, and if left undisturbed it spreads into very large colonies, which makes it perfect for mass plantings. Beautiful vase-shaped plant. Lancifolia, the "little hosta," was the first representative of Hosta to be introduced to Western botany. Sun resistant. (Plant 18x12) |
| Hosta 'Leather Sheen' Small mound of very dark, shiny foliage of good substance. One of the darkest green leaf colors of any hosta. (Plant 30x14) |
| Hosta 'Lemon Lime' Small wavy chartreuse leaves. An excellent border plant. (Plant 18x12) |
| Hosta 'Little Aurora' A very bright dwarf gold which is awesome as a small specimen plant or for edging. (Plant 12x8) |
| Hosta 'Masquerade' Very attractive cream center with two-tone green margins. Forms masses of tiny plants making it a good plant for containers. Very effective with 'blues' in shade areas. Lavender flowers in midsummer. (Plant 6x4) |
| Hosta 'Midwest Magic' Irregular green margined leaves has center which turns yellow. The dimpled affect of the leaves almost makes the yellow center irridescent. Leaves are very pointed. (Plant 45x20) |
| Hosta 'Minute Man' This plant is similiar to Hosta 'Patriot' however the white margin does not go as deep into the leaf. Leaves are a little rounder, slightly more cupped. The dark green center with erect leaves in the center of the mound make a very eye catching and handsome mound. An outstanding addition to any garden. (Plant 50x23) |
| Hosta montana 'Aureo-Marginata' Deep glossy forest green center of leaf with irregular gold edge. Gold overlaps green creating an interesting intermediate colouring. Foliage is long and spade-shaped with a prominent point. One of the first Hosta to emerge in the spring. (Plant 36x20) |
| Hosta nakaiana (Species) A cute little medium green edger. Dark lavender flowers. (Plant 9x5) |
| Hosta nigrescens 'Elatior' This is a monster in every sense of the word! Not only does the mound develop into a great specimin, but the flower scapes can reach up to 8 feet in height! 'Elatior' is an excellent accent plant which stays in prime condition from spring until late summer. (Plant 80x36) |
| Hosta 'Otome No Ka' Plant is extremely stolonoiferous and will quickly create a 2 foot wide area in 2-3 years. Leaves are erect similar to lancifolia but wider. Leaf stems have red hue coloration. (Plant 30x13) |
| Hosta 'Patriot' One of the most popular hostas available today. Dark green heart-shaped leaves have brilliant snow white margins. Lightly wavy edges and slightly upturned leaves give a very distinctive look. A sport of Hosta 'Francee' which in itself is already a very valuable groundcover Hosta. 'Patriot' has bolder clear white border variegation with some green marbling (variable margins with streaking toward center). Stands out in any garden. (Plant x) |
| Hosta 'Paul's Glory' Plant has blue-green margined leaves with center yellow, turning whitish. As far as variegation goes, it is one of the kings! I feel that this is one of the top 10 Hostas! Make room for this one and put it in the center of your garden. (Plant 26x17) |
| Hosta 'Pearl Lake' A compact plant ideal for the smaller garden especially noted for its profuse bloom. Lavender blossoms are produced mid summer on top of the blue green heart shaped foliage. The leaves grow very dense and compact. The flower buds are distinctive and ball shaped. Large plants send up many scapes and when this plant is in full bud stage, these many scapes with the numerous ball shaped flower buds resembles pearls. Vigorous grower. (Plant 0x14) |
| Hosta 'Piedmont Gold' A classic gold leaf hosta which starts off lime green, quickly turning to gold with a slightly twisted curve. Considered to be the best gold hosta. Can tolerate some sun. June brings pale lavender flowers. (Plant 62x25) |
| Hosta plantaginea This Hosta is grown mainly for its exceptionally large, pure white flowers that are highly fragrant. The gardenia-like fragrance combined with the shiny smooth textured soft green ovate leaves, brings to mind the tropics. All fragrant hostas are releated to this only naturally occuring fragrant hosta! (Plant 24x18) |
| Hosta 'Queen Josephine' Very glossy leaves with dark green center makes this one a collector's item. (Plant 42x17) |
| Hosta 'Radiant Edger' Sport of 'Gold Edger'. Nice contract between margin and center of foliage. Excellent ground cover or specimen plant. (Plant 35x14) |
| Hosta 'Regal Splendor' Plant is a margined H. 'Krossa Regal'. Margin whitish to yellowish, variable in width. The erect habit of this one, like 'Krossa Regal', makes it an extremely elegant plant. Has all of the grace and majesty of its parent plus variegation! Outstanding. (Plant 34x36) |
| Hosta 'Royal Standard' Lustrous shamrock-green foliage with upright habit, extremely durable plant, able to tolerate sun and withstand drought better than most Hosta. The flowers are highly scented and pure white. Exceptional all round landscape Hosta. (Plant 38x18) |
| Hosta 'Sagae' Distinctive upright vase shape with long oval leaves that reach skywards. The foliage is moss green with frosty green hues and creamy edge. The leaves have a smooth, silk-like, look to them. A truly regal Hosta! Formally named Hosta fluctuans 'Variegated'. (Plant 24x20) |
| Hosta 'September Sun' Plant is a variegated sport of H. 'August Moon' with yellow center and green margin. There is a high contrast between margin and center. The dimpling on the leaves make for another eye catcher. (Plant 34x22) |
| Hosta 'Shade Fanfare' This hosta has golden foliage with a white edge. The foliage starts off golden yellow with a creamy edge, turning to chartreuse with a white edge by mid summer. Brightens any dark spot in your garden. Purple flowers in late summer. Use as a small groundcover or larger edger! Excellent rapidly growing medium-sized specimen. Very floriferous. (Plant 24x16) |
| Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' Large blue-gray rounded & quilted leaves. A classic. One of the earlier blooming hostas (June). Plants can get much larger than the stated mound size. (Plant 40x30) |
| Hosta 'Snow White' 'Snow White' is like a smaller version of 'White Christmas' with a touch more green. Leaves twist at the ends. (Plant 20x14) |
| Hosta 'So Sweet' A 'Fragrant Bouquet' offspring. Lanceolate, smooth foliage with creamy white edge. The flower is extremely narrow before it opens outward. (Plant 12x8) |
| Hosta 'Spritzer' Long pointed leaves with rippling, green margins and yellow to white centers. Pest resistant and sun tolerant. Upright mound with light lavender trumpet-shaped flowers in midsummer. Site on slope to enjoy cascading form. (Plant 18x18) |
| Hosta 'Stiletto' Narrow lance shape foliage, almost grass like with a bright cream edge. A small edger hosta or rockery plant. Interesting undulating leaf formation making it look like its in motion. (Plant 8x6) |
| Hosta 'Sum & Substance' Plant is a huge cultivar with heavy substance; useful as a specimen plant. White waxy coating on back of leaf. Needs some sun to go from chartreuse to yellow, so yellowing depends on location. (Plant 60x30) |
| Hosta undulata 'Albo-marginata' A standard which is very popular as a landscape hosta. The bright green centers with nice white edges of these broadly lanceolate leaves have a graceful arching habit. Fast grower, easy to please and tolerates most garden situations. (Plant 16x12) |
| Hosta undulata 'Univittata' One of the good standby Hostas of unusual foliage coloring. Clear white irregular center stripe with mid green edges shading with light green marbling to the center stripe. (Plant 30x16) |
| Hosta ventricosa The "dark purple (-flowered) hosta", was not named in Japan until 1937. Native to China and North Korea. One of the first hostas to be grown in Europe, being brought to England in 1790. Served as the classic watercolor model for hosta painting. Produces seed without actual fertilization. Dark green shiny leaves adorn this giant. (Plant 36x24) |
| Hosta ventricosa 'Aureomarginata' Highly glossy deep green centers shading out to a brilliant and bold cream edge. Lovely shape and neatness of habit makes it ideal for the smaller garden. A very popular variety among collectors. (Plant 28x18) |
| Hosta 'Vera Verde' Small, lance-shaped leaves with white edges. Makes an adorable small edger hosta. (Plant 12x4) |
| Hosta 'White Christmas' Plant is a spectacular cultivar of H. 'Undulata' with large white areas that stay white longer than other varieties. There is so much white center it is a wonder how it can even get enough energy from the sun (more white than any other variety). From a distance is almost looks a pure white plant. This plant probably receives the most comments and questions than any Hosta cultivar in our gardens. Every collector should have this plant! (Plant 20x12) |
| Hosta 'Wide Brim' The scape is foliated. The scape is very thick and has a double twist (twisting one revolution every 3-5 inches) sporting two stalks of flowers higher up on the scape. The very bright grass green with a broad irregular creamy white edge deeply veined leaves are round and quilted . Use as a groundcover or a specimen plant as it is a standout for its clean bright variegation. (Plant 36x22) |
| Hosta 'Yellow Splash Rim' This plant is the stable margined form of H. 'Yellow Splash'. The yellow margin is very irregular and cuts halfway into the green center at times. This is a real handsome clumper! (Plant 32x16) |
Seeds
| Dilochos lablab 'Ruby Moon' Packet of 15 seeds. Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine is a charming addition to the garden. This annual climbing bean vine is useful as a backdrop or living screen. Beautiful dark green purple-veined foliage showcases large spiked clusters of 1 inch deep violet & white pea-like blossoms followed by ruby-purple seed pods. Hyacinth Bean Vines produces flowers throughout the growing seaon! The plant is easy to grow. Requires a sunny growing area. Provide support such as strings, trellis, fence, or teepee of 3 or 4 bean poles so the young plants will be able to twine on a support. |
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