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Woody PlantsACER (Maple)x pseudosieboldianum 'First Flame' (Korean Maple)kl • height 20' • width 15' • rate 12-15" • Z5 a nice hybrid cross using Japanese Maple. Broad upright form. Early spring foliage is red-orange, changing to orange-green by mid-summer.

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x pseudosieboldianum 'Ice Dragon' (Korean Maple)kl • height 8' • width 8' • rate 8-10" • Z5 a hardy cutleaf "Japanese" maple! Actually a hybrid with the hardy Korean Maple; Ice Dragon has the broad cascading form and finely-cut foliage of the thin-leaved Japanese maples, but this tree is so much hardier. Folaige opens red-orange, soon fading to a summer green, then back to orange-red hues in the fall.

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AESCULUS (Horsechestnut) parviflora 'Rogers' (Bottlebrush Buckeye)lm • height 20' • width 20' • ratte 12-18" • Z4 Roger's Bottlebrush grows faster and gets larger than typical Bottle-brush. Also, its blooming panicles are longer and often droop downward due to the massive size of the blooms. Blooms in early summer.

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AMELANCHIER (Shadbush)alnifolia 'Standing Ovation' (Obelisk)kl • height • width • rate • Z upright, full-branched form with white blooms in early spring. Green foliage turns vivid orange-red in fall.

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ARONIAmelanocarpa 'Low Scape Mound' (Chokeberry)klm • height 24" • width 24" • rate 4-6" • Z3 low-growing groundcover form of our native chokeberry. Early white blooms lead to juicy black fruit in fall. Brilliant red fall foliage.

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BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush)davidii 'Monarch Blue Knight'k • height 5' • width 6' • rate 12-18" • Z5 full rounded habit, large blue-purple flower in late summer. Not guar-anteed

BUXUS (Boxwood)x 'Mont Bruno'lm • height 2' • width 18" • rate 3-4" • Z4asmall stature with small rounded foliage, and a form just slightly taller than wide. Found in Quebec, Canada and appears to be incredibly hardy.

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CALLICARPA (Beautyberry)dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'kl • height 4' • width 5' • rate 9-12" • Z5b amethyst-purple fruits ripen up to 2 weeks earlier than the species. Not Guaranteed

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CARYOPTERIS (Blue Mist Spirea)x clandonensis 'First Choice' kl • height 3' • width 3' • rate 9-12" • Z5 compact, full form with intense blue flowers earlier in the summer than other forms. Received the Award for Garden Merit by the Royal Botani-cal Society. Not Guaranteed

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CEPHALOTAXUS (Plum Yew)occidentalis 'Korean Gold' kl • height 8' • width 4' • rate 3-4" • Z6a interesting evergreen with a narrow full form. Needles emerge gold-en-yellow in spring; fading to green-tinged in summer. While not reliably hardy in most of Maine, Korean Gold Plum Yew should be successful in protected sites near Coastal Maine. Not Guaranteed

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Acer 'First Flame' 'Ice Dragon'

Buddleia 'Monarch Blue Knight' Callicarpa 'Early Amethyst'

CORNUS (Dogwood)kousa 'Little Poncho' kl • height 12' • width 12' • rate 9-12" • Z5a compact growing and dwarf stature allows use in smaller spaces. Not Guaranteed

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HYDRANGEApaniculata First Editions 'Berry White'kl • height 6-8' • width 5-6' • rate 12-18" • Z3 more compact than the species, but producing large cones of blooms that are supported by thick stems. Blossoms open white, then progress to a deep, dark pink.

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MAGNOLIAx 'Coral Lake'kl • height 18' • width 12' • rate 9-12" • Z4b P

an interspecific hybrid using the golden-flowering Butterflies Magnolia. Forms an upright cone-shaped crown with blooms of coral blended with yellow and green generally after the danger of spring frosts.

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MALUS (Flowering Crabapple)First Editions 'Gladiator'k • height 20' • width 10' • rate 9-12" • Z3 P

full and compact upright habit with lush bronze-purple, disease-resistant foliage. Bright pink blooms in spring. A First Editions plant.

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MYRICA (Bayberry)pensylvanica 'Bobee' (Bobzam)kl • height 6' • width 6-8' • rate 6-9" • Z3 P

more compact than the species, but with larger, glossy-green foliage. A female; so it produces copious fruit in the fall that serves as winter food for a long list of songbirds.

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NYSSAsylvatica 'Zydeco Twist'k • height 15-20' • width 12-15' • rate 9-12" • Z5 Pa stunning, contorted form of our native species. Zig-zag stems are especially showy in winter, providing all season interest.

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PHYSOCARPUS (Ninebark)opulifolius 'Summer Wine Black' k • height 6' • width 6' • rate 12-18" • Z3a P

The most dramatically dark purple foliage yet introduced. Upright, spready habit.

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opulifolius 'Tiny Wine Gold'k • height 3-4' • width 4' • rate 9-12" • Z3 P

compact habit with brilliant gold new growth that has shown resistance to powdery mildew.

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PICEAglauca 'Blue Planet' (Blue Planet Spruce)k • height 12" • width 12" • rate 1-2" • Z3b Z

extremely small and slow-growing. Tiny bluish needles. Should be planted where it can be seen often but not forgotten...don't lose it in the weeds!

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RHUSaromatica 'Lacette' (Fragrant Sumac)k • height 3-4' • width 6' • rate 6-9" • Z3 P

more refined foliage than Gro-Low, but just as useful in open, dry areas. Choice native plant for naturalizing. Fall foliage is striking red-orange.

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SALIX (Willow)candida 'Iceberg Alley' (Sage Willow)kl • height 4' • width 5-6' • rate 12-18" • Z3 P

compact form with powdery silver foliage. Silvery catkins in early spring make this a beautiful plant for spring cuttings.Found at the New-foundland and Labrador Botanical Garden in Atlantic Canada. A First Additions plant.

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x 'Flame'kl • height 15' • width 8' • rate 2-4' • Z4 P

a selection from cold Minnesota. Flame Willow is a large spready shrub with narrow foliage that turns yellow in fall. When colder temperatures occur in fall; the stems turn a vivid orange-red and remain so during the winter months. Tolerant of very wet and salty conditions.

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SPIRAEAbetulifolia 'Pink Sparkler'k • height 3-4' • width 3-4' • rate 9-12" • Z3 P

nicely rounded form with light green folaige that produces pink blooms. Fall foliage is a rich burgundy-purple. A First Addtions plant.

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TAXUSx media 'Vermeulen' & upright formskl • height 8' • width 3' • rate 4-6" • Z5 Z

narrow, upright forms, staying quite column-like. Useful in narrow spaces

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Salix 'Iceberg Alley' Salix 'Flame'

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Hydrangea 'Berry White' Malus 'Gladiator'

THUJA (Cedar, Arborvitae)occidentalis 'Fire Chief'kl • height 3-4' • width 3-4' • rate 3-4" • Z4 Z

rounded plant with orange-tipped golden scaly foliage that turns brighter red-orange in fall. Similar to Rheingold but with less of a cone-shaped center.

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TSUGA (Hemlock)diversifolia 'Loowit' (Japanese Hemlock)kl • height 12-18" • width 18" • rate 0.5-1" • Z3b Zcompact mounded evergreen with tiny green needles with silvery under-sides. Loowit is the Native American name for Mount St Helens.

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VIBURNUMcarlesii 'Spice Baby' (Koreanspice Viburnum)kl • height 6' • width 6' • rate 10-12" • Z4 P

compact form of Koreanspice Vinurnum with red buds that open to heavily scented, light pink blooms.

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carlesii 'Sugar & Spice' (Koreanspice Viburnum)kl • height 6-8' • w6-8' • rate 6-9" • Z4b P

full-sized Koreanspice Viburnum with flower-clusters that are smaller than the species but much more numerous; forming an incredibly intoxi-catingly fragrant display in the garden. Fall foliage is bronzy-purple.

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WEIGELAflorida Date Night 'Maroon Swoon'kl • height 5' • width 6' • rate 9-12" • Z4b P

deep green foliage is a great backdrop for the intense red blooms that often re-bloom throughout the summer.

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ROSA (Rose)'Lotty's Love' kl • height 3' • Z3 cinnamon scented rose with large, semi double flowers that are a deep mauve or beetroot purple, suffused with magenta as each flower matures. The eye is streaked with white. Everblooming. A dwarf form of Rugosa Rose. Disease resistant.

CASTANEAdentata (American Chestnut) k • height 20' • width 15' • rate 2-4'Our chestnut trees are the result of Chinese chestnuts crossed with American chestnuts then back crossed with American. This process has proven to reliably produce a chestnut tree having desireable American Chestnut characteristics: blight resistant, large-growing tree, and good nut quality, along with notably increased resistance than pure Ameri-can chestnut seedlings. The American chestnut was once the dominant hardwood in many eastern North American forests, however, it was decimated by the Chestnut Blight fungus which was introduced at the beginning of the 1900's. We are excited to play a part in reintroducing this noble tree.

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BLUEBERRY (Vaccinium) 'Bonus'kl • height 4' • width 3' • rate 6-9" • Z4mid/late season; large, light blue, sweet-tasting berries.

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Perennials2020 Perennial Plant of the YearAralia cordata 'Sun King'

Looking for something uniquely different for shade? Try this tropi-cal-looking golden beauty with large compound leaves that measure up to 3 feet long!

An excellent complement to hostas and woodland perennials, 'Sun King' emerges mid-spring with bright gold leaves held on nicely contrasting reddish brown stems. If given at least a few hours of sun a day, the foliage will remain yellow all summer. In heavier shade, the foliage ranges from chartreuse to lime green.

Light - partial shadeSoil - average, well-drained soil.Growth - 3' tall, 3' wideHardiness - USDA Zone 3

ACHILLEA (Yarrow)millefolium 'New Vintage Violet' k • h14" • w12" • Z5 (purple/violet) summerTidy plant habit with no gap between foliage and flowers – outstanding in containers. Bold colors mature to attractive shades instead of fading to brown like other varieties.

millefolium 'Summer Berries' k • h28" • w24" • Z3 (red shades) summerFinely textured, fern-like gray-green foliage produces tall stems of uniquely colored flower heads in shades of red, cerise, salmon, pink and more. A proven performer in hot, dry situations with poor soil. Excellent for dried flower arrangements. Butterfly friendly!

AGASTACHEfoeniculum kl • h4' • w30" • Z4 (purple) summerA native of the Great Plains. Fantastic for naturalizing. This species can vary in height and flower color - just a little more wild than other Agastache. Will readily set seed.

Kudos 'Ambrosia' kl • h2' • w2' • Z5 (pink/orange) summerKudos™ Ambrosia has an impeccable compact habit and long lasting, glowing color from June to September. Butterfly loving, pink and or-ange colored plumes are full with a delectable honey-mint scent. Perfect in mixed containers or in a border. Deer resistant and drought tolerant!

Agastache foeniculum Agastache Kudos 'Ambrosia'

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AMSONIA (Blue Star)'Star Struck' kl • h20" • w32" • Z4 (blue) late springSparkling star-shaped, sky blue flowers in spring. Full habit of vibrant green leaves with lighter midribs and dark olive stems create a compact plant. Deer resistant perennial, low maintenance, native perennial.

AQUILEGIA (Columbine)buergeriana 'Calimero' (Dwarf) lm • h8" • w12" • Z5 (purple/soft yellow) late springThis dwarf selection features bicoloured flowers of plum-purple and soft creamy yellow. Will self sow: seedlings may be hybrids that do not resemble the mother plant. Will attract hummingbirds.

ASTILBOIDEStabularis (Shieldleaf Rodgersia) l • h3' • w30" • Z3 (white) summerAn unusual perennial; forms a large mound of deep green circular, um-brella-like leaves measuring up to 24" across. Big creamy white plumes of Astilbe-like flowers in early summer. Best in a very moist area, even beside a stream or pond. Will tolerate sun with plenty of moisture and a rich soil. Plants may be divided in early spring. A bold specimen plant, very dramatic when happy!

BRUNNERA (False Forget-Me-Not)macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts' (Heartleaf Brunnera) lm • h18" • w36" • Z3 (baby blue) spring'Queen of Hearts' has more heart-shaped leaves and more pronounced silver overlay with narrower bands of dark green veining. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters above the foliage.

CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'k l • h16" • w6" • Z4 (blue) late springTall, regal spikes of violet-blue flowers rise above handsome strap-like, variegated foliage. Likes damp soil in winter and spring, but drought tolerant in summer. Does well in clay!

CLEMATISvirginiana (Virgin's Bower) k • Z3 • h15' (white) fallOne of our native vines, a wonderful small-flowered clematis will twine itself up through shrubs and trees, but never strangles branches. Ideal for trellises, is dioecious, so male and female plants are needed for via-ble seed to be produced. Both form white flowered displays. Our grower recommends buying 2 plants.

DELPHINIUM (Larkspur)elatum Delphina 'Dark Blue', 'Light Blue', 'Rose'k • h20" • w24" • Z3 (dk blue, lt blue, rose) summerColors listed have a white center (bee). A dwarf Delphinium that makes a well branched plant with a strong flower spike. Bloom from June through August, will rebloom with dead heading. No staking required.

ECHINACEA (Coneflower)Sombrero® 'Sangrita' k • h22" • w24" • Z5 (scarlet red) summerA stunning improved color, with pointed, scarlet-red petals, burgundy eye and burgundy-red flower stems. Good deer resistance, and butter-flies love them. The Sombrero® Series are sturdy and exceptionally well-branched, and are bred for excellent winter hardiness.

ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly)planum 'Jade Frost' kl • h30" • w24" • Z5 (voilet-blue) summerGray-green leaves edged in creamy white, developing pink tones during the cooler months. Stems and flower clusters are a rich violet-blue, appearing in early to midsummer. Tolerant of hot, dry sites. Attracts butterflies.This is the only variegated Sea Holly available.

Grasses

HAKONECHLOA (Hakone Grass)macra 'Sunflare' lm • h18" • w18" • Z5 (C) late summerMorning sun produces golden yellow foliage with crimson-red accents on this sport of 'All Gold'. Leaves turn rustic red and orange tones in fall. Mounding and cascading habit. NEW!

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Bandwidth' (Sterile Hybrid Maiden Grass)kl • h6' • w3' • Z5 (W) fallA short, banded and infertile Miscanthus makes 'Bandwidth' a perfect choice for any sunny garden. Gold bands cut across its green upright leaf blades creating a striking accent. Tough, non-invasive and rust-re-sistant.

Echinacea 'Sangrita' Eryngium 'Jade Frost'

Hakonechola 'Sunflare' Schizachyrium 'Blue Heaven'

SCHIZACHYRIUMscoparium 'Blue Heaven' (Little Bluestem)k • h54" • w40" • Z3 (W) late summerA taller, more upright habit that does not tend to flop. The summer foliage is a bright steel blue color with purple highlights, looking almost iridescent. From late summer through early fall, glossy purple panicles appear with fluffy tan seeds. Improved fall color is a mix of purple, blue, red, pink, burgundy, and orange pigments.

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HELIOPSIS (False Sunflower)helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts' k • h4' • w2' • Z3 (orange-yellow) summerThis native is a natural show-off in the garden with large daisy-like, yellow-orange flowers that fade to a bronze color. This perennial offers a continuous stream of buds that open from July through September. 'Bleeding Hearts' is cold hardy, resists deer and rabbits, and provides nectar for many native bees and butterfiles.

helianthoides 'Fire Twister' k • h28" • w24" • Z3 (orange-red) summerNew! Unique, dark purple foliage and black stems that set off the bright orange and red flowers. An easy-to-grow, upright perennial with intense red sunflower-like blooms from June until October. Attracts butterflies. Perfect for massing in the middle or back of a garden. It can be used effectively in containers. Great cut flower.

HELLEBORUS (Lenten Rose)x Frostkiss 'Pippa's Purple' lm • h24" • w24" • Z5 (purple) early springDeer resistant. First perennial to bloom in spring with large purple flow-ers. Tough and easy to grow. Perfect for the woodland garden.

x Frostkiss 'Glenda's Gloss' lm • h24" • w24" • Z5 (voilet) early springEye-catching white flowers dipped in violet with green-silver foliage. An early spring bloomer to attractemerging bees. Easy care perennial, perfect for woodland borders and shade containers. Deer and rabbit resistant to boot.

Honeymoon 'Spanish Flare' lm • h24" • w24" • Z4 (yellow) early springSingle blossom, 3" light yellow flowers with maroon red flares around the stamens of the flower. Notable for its vigor, and lots of blossoms per plant. Good companion plants with ferns in woodland garden. No pest problems. Not liked by hungry deer or rabbits.

Winter Jewells 'Painted'lm • h18" • w18" • Z4 (white/red) early springLarge 3-4" diameter drooping flowers on this H. orientalis hybrid. Dense, maroon, purple or red spots on white single flowers.

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HIBISCUS (Mallow)'Candy Crush' (Summerific®) k • h4.5' • w4' • Z4 (bright pink) late summerThis hardy Hibiscus shares all the great traits that made 'Cranberry Crush' popular: upright, columnar habit, fantastic garden presence, and excellent flower coverage. 8in, bright bubblegum pink flowers have a near-black, dark red eye and are produced all over its habit of rich, bright green leaves. Use in place of a shrub to provide structure in your sun garden.

'Cherry Choco Latte' (Summerific®)k • h4' • w4' • Z4 (pink shades) late summerA brand new, long blooming Hibiscus with a smaller size that is more suitable for tighter spaces. Large, 8-9" three-dimensional flowers are white with intense deep pink veining and a notably large red eye. Attractive dark olive green foliage has bronze highlights and forms a compact clump, with flowers covering the entire habit later in the season. 'Cherry Choco Latte' replaces 'Cherry Cheesecake' in the Proven Winners® lineup with larger flowers and improved flower form, more pronounced veining on the petals, darker foliage, and an improved, compact habit.

'Evening Rose' (Summerific®) k • h4' • w4.5' • Z4 (pink shades) late summer'Evening Rose' as an excellent combination of hot pink flowers and near black foliage. 8in puckered flowers cover the round, dense habit top to bottom. Compared to 'Berry Awesome', the foliage is much darker and the flower color is more magenta than lavender. A must have statement piece for your garden!

'Holy Grail' (Summerific®) k • h4' • w5' • Z4 (red shades) late summerIncredibly dark, near-black foliage hold 8-9” deep red flowers. Use as a focal point to your garden and be delighted in mid to late summer.

HOSTADARK MARGIN / LIGHT CENTER

'Captain Kirk' lm • Lg • h20" • w24" • Z3 (lavender) summerSport of 'Gold Standard'; foliage has a wide golden center with a very wide dark green edge. Leaf size 8" x 7".

'Half and Half' lm • Med • h12" • w19" • Z3 (white) late summerEmerges right from the start with a pure white center and dark green margins. A third light green color rests between the center and margin. White scapes carry near-white flowers above the foliage in mid to late summer. Leaf size 4.5" x 3.25".

LIGHT MARGIN / DARK CENTER

'Afterglow' lm • Lg • h24" • w36" • Z3 (lavender) summerLarge heart shaped leaves with incredibly striking, wide yellow margins forms an impressive upright mound in the landscape. In early summer, pale lavender, funnel-shaped flowers top the clump. Leaf size: 12" x 10".

Helleborous 'Glenda's Gloss' Helleborous 'Spanish Flare'

Hibiscus 'Candy Crush' Hibiscus 'Cherry Choco Latte'

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'Minuteman' lm • Med • h18" • w30" • Z3 (lavender) summerMedium sized. Improved 'Patriot' with heavier substance and slightly cupped-shaped leaves, darker green centers with creamy white edges, partial sun tolerance. Leaf size 6"x4".

WHITE LEAVES

'White Feather' lm • Sm • h8" • w12" • Z3 (lavender) summerNEW! A collectors's item! Leaves emerge in spring almost pure white with a hint of green in the veins, then darkening to a green-cream blend as the plant matures, Lavender flowers in summer. Leaf size 6" x 2".

BLUE LEAVES

'Diamond Lake' lm • Lg • h17" • w45" • Z3 (lavender) summerHeart-shaped, thick, and heavily corrugated blue leaves have wavy margins. Pale lavender flowers appear in early to midsummer. Leaf: 9" x 11".

'Hadspen Blue' lm • Med • h14" • w24" • Z3 (lavender) summerA ground cover hosta; blue foliage. Leaf size 7" x 6".

'Jurassic Park' lm • G • h50" • w60" • Z3 (lavender) summerAbsolutely enormous green leaves. Wonderful puckering adds to tex-ture. Leaf size: 17" x 15".

'Mojito' lm • Lg • h24" • w50" • Z3 (white) summerVigorous grower with thick green leaves that can handle some sun. Forms a very attractive mound of shiny green leaves that seem to spar-kle when the sun hits them. Fragrant near-white flowers late summer. Leaf: 10" x 7".

'Royal Standard' klm • Lg • h26" • w63" • Z3 (white) summerHybrid of H. plantaginea with smaller, yet numerous, fragrant blooms; rich green, deeply veined foliage; large sized, fast grower; sun tolerant. Leaf size 9.5" x 6.5".

GOLD LEAVES

'Maui Buttercups' lm • Sm • h10" • w18" • Z3 (white) summerOne of the best small leaved hostas. Bright gold 5" rounded leaves are cupped & corrugated. Good slug resistance. Leaf size 6.5" x 6".

'Sun Mouse' lm • Mini • h6" • w12" • Z3 (lavender) summerA miniature yellow Hosta similar to performance but shorter and wider than 'Blue Mouse Ears'. The color is perfect for brightening up Hosta troughs and shade gardens. Plant it in an area with morning sun or filtered shade for best yellow color. Leaf Size: 3" x 2".

Hosta 'White Feather' Hosta 'Hadspen Blue'

LIGULARIA (Goldenray)dentata 'Osiris Cafe Noir' l • h24" • w24" • Z4 (yellow) summerA dwarf selection from Quebec, needs moist soils to do well through hot summers. Foliage emerges dark purple and fades to bronze and olive as season progresses. Jagged edged foliage looks great in containers. Flowers emerge midsummer.

dentata 'Osiris Fantaisie' l • h24" • w24" • Z4 (gold) late summerThick (slug resistant) rubbery heart-shaped leaves with serrated leaf margins and purple undersides. Gold daisy-like flowers blossom in August. Likes moist, shady sites.

LILIUM (Lily)'Pumilum' (Turk's Cap Lily, Coral Lily) k; • h24" • Z3 (coral scarlet) early summerCommonly known as Turk’s Cap or Coral Lily, this early flowering lily has waxy, coral-scarlet lily flowers (to 2" wide) with sharply re-curved tepals atop stems rising 1–1.5' tall. Blooms in early to mid summer. Flowers are fragrant. Short-lived (2-4 yrs) but will reseed itself. Best in humusy, moist soil. Formerly known as Lilium tenuifolium.

MONARDA (Bee-Balm)punctata 'Bee Bop' (Spotted Beebalm) k • h36" • w24" • Z3 (pink, yellow, white) summerNative. Recognized by ecologists as attracting large numbers of native bees. Early summer brings rosettes of yellowish, purple-spotted, tubular flower spikes nestled in large, purple-tinged bracts. Loaded with nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies, irresistible pollen for native bees. Prefers sandy soils.

NEPETA (Catmint)'Cat's Pajamas' k • h14" • w20" • Z3 (blue) early summerSmaller than 'Cat's Meow' and blooms about 2-3 weeks earlier. Blooms from the soil line to the tips of the stems. Even when the flowers are past peak, the color of the rosy purple calyxes give an additional splash of color. The small, aromatic leaves keep deer and rabbits away.

ORIGANUMrotundifolium 'Kent Beauty' (Ornamental Oregano)k • h10" • w18" • Z5 (pink) summerFlowers have dusty rose to mauve pink on hop-like bracts with small oval gray-green veined leaves. Long blooming in drought tolerant and well drained sandy soils. Nice as container plant.

RHEUM (Ornamental Rhubarb) palmatum var. tanguticum kl • h6-10' • w4-6' • Z3 (light pink) summerA rhizomatous perennial with a large rootstock and thick leafstalks. It is native to China and Tibet. Unlike its culinary cousin (Rheum x hybridum), Chinese rhubarb is primarily grown as an ornamental for enjoyment of its huge rounded leaves and feathery plumes of summer flowers.

Origanum 'Kent Beauty' Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum

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SALVIA (Sage)koyamae (Japanese Yellow Sage) l • h24" • w24" • Z4 (yellow) late summerA woodland groundcover salvia that will creep about the landscape with somewhat trailing stems. Excellent foliage and uncommon yellow flowers that form in late summer. Hairy, arrow-shaped green leaves (to 6" long and 5" wide) form an attractive ground cover when plants are not in bloom.

nemorosa 'Bumbleberry' k • h12" • w12" • Z3 (fuchsia pink) summerProduces dark fuchsia pink flowers on dark wine purple calyxes on a petite habit of attrac-tive deep green foliage. The deep, intense color makes other pink Salvias pale in comparison. This cute sized package is perfect for the frontof the border or grown in a quart pot.

nemorosa 'Sensation Deep Blue Improved' k • h12" • w12" • Z3 (blue) summerCompact yet vigorous grower, short spikes, very free-flowering and excellent rebloomer.

SEDUM (Stonecrop) Sunsparkler 'Dream Dazzler' k • h15" • w18" • Z4 (magenta pink) late summerA sport of 'Plum Dazzled', colorful tri-colored leaves emerge in spring with a collage of pink, white, and purple, then in full summer sun, the centers turn dark purple with hot pink edges, with masses of flowers in early fall.

takesimense 'Atlantis' lm • h8" • w12" • Z4 (yellow) early summerNot your typical Sedum! White edged leaves brighten the shade garden. Unlike other sedums, likes moisture and partial shade. Good as an edg-ing feature or unusual container addition.

SYMPHYTUM (Russian Comfrey)x uplandia 'Axminster Gold' k • h36" • w36" • Z4 (pink) early summerA fast growing Comfrey that forms a large rosette of hairy, elongated banana-shaped leaves that have vibrant yellow edges. In early summer, it produces clusters of showy, soft pink and blue bells that sit on 4-5' stems. It has fragrant foliage, is attractive to hummingbirds, and makes an excellent specimen plant.

THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue)delavayi 'Hewitt’s Double' l • h48" • w24" • Z5 (double purple) summerBeautiful, lacy blue-green foliage with cloud-like sprays of double pur-ple flowers that are outstanding for cutting. Plants are tall and narrow in habit, so staking is usually required.

TRICYRTIS'Sinonome' lm • h2' • w2' • Z5 (pale purple) late summerUpright and vase-shaped with large, dark, mottled flowers are pale purple with dark purple spots, and look very much like orchids. Grown as a cut flower in Japan. Drought tolerant once established.