Baptisia alba
White Wild Indigo (Zone 5)
This Southeastern U.S. native emerges in spring looking like dark purplish
asparagus shoots! The
attractive foliage grows to about 24" tall and is topped by large, up to 20",
panicles of white pea-like flowers in early summer. It is easy to grow in full
sun and average soils!
...............Not available for 2008.
Baptisia australis
False
Blue Indigo (Zone 3)
This Eastern U.S. native is a wonderful long-lived perennial. Indigo-blue flowers are held erect atop
4' tall shrub-like plants. If grown in full sun no staking is required. The black seedpods are great in dried arrangements. A bit
of a slow grower but well worth the wait. Easily grown in low-fertility soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT
containers.
Baptisia ‘Carolina Moonlight’
Wild Indigo (Zone 4)
‘Carolina Moonlight’ is a cross between B. alba and B. sphaerocarpa. This
selection gives you some of the height of B. alba and the flower color of B.
sphaerocarpa. The flower spikes are a creamy-yellow and reach 3’. The foliage is
an attractive bluish-green and plants bloom during summer. This is a long
blooming variety requiring full sun to part sun and average, well-drained garden
soils. Reportedly deer resistant. This perennial would work well as a middle of
the border plant and in a wildflower garden.
...............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’
False Indigo (Zone 4)
At long last we are able to offer (although in limited quantities!) this
beautiful selection that has been a standout performer in our display garden for
several years! This long-lived perennial features dark stems topped by
purple-blue flowers in early summer. It is similar in size to Baptisia
australis, growing to 40" tall. It is easy to grow and long-lived in average
garden soil and full sun.
................Not available for 2008.
Baptisia sphaerocarpa
Wild Indigo (Zone 5)
This U.S. Native is very tough. Sturdy soft-yellow to bright-yellow flowers
bloom on tall stalks above blue-green foliage in late spring. Plants grow up to
3’ when in flower and grow best in full sun and drier, well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Baptisia sphaerocarpa `Screamin’ Yellow’
Wild Indigo (Zone 5)
Vibrant yellow-golden flowers bloom late spring into summer. This selection
is very floriferous, with a more compact habit and deep green foliage reaching
2-3’. Perfect for the mixed border as it prefers full sun and well-drained soil
on the drier side.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Baptisia Twilite PrairiebluesTM (PP19011)
Wild Indigo (Zone 4)
This is the first introduction from the Chicago Botanic Gardens Baptisia
breeding program. This is a cross between B. australis and B. sphaerocarpa. The
resulting selection possesses exceptional hybrid vigor, especially with its
heavy flower show. It will take 2-3 years in the ground for it to reach its peak
performance. Deep violet-purple flowers bloom in summer for many weeks. It grows
to 4-5’, needs full sun to part sun, and well-drained average garden soils.
Makes a great addition to the mixed perennial border or wildflower garden.
...............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Begonia grandis
Hardy
Begonia (Zone 5)
This hardy begonia will add a wonderful, almost tropical, feel to your shade
garden! Pink flowers appear in August atop large, heart-shaped leaves. The
undersides of the leaves have prominent red veins. Mature plants will reach 3'
tall. Plants will multiply by forming small bulblets on the stems that drop in
fall and root around the base. Late to emerge in spring.
...............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’
(PP7344)
Heart-leafed Bergenia (Zone
4)
These
cabbage looking plants have bright pink flowers in Early season but are grown primarily for their leathery foliage. This cultivar
has deep green foliage, which turns a beautiful ruby color in cool weather and holds that color all winter long. Grows to 18" tall
and is most effective in the landscape if used in mass. Grows best in part-shade. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’
Heart-leafed Bergenia (Zone 4)
This improved selection was chosen for its’ vivid deep ruby-red foliage in
winter. In spring, the evergreen foliage turns a dark glossy green and is topped
by crimson flowers in springtime. The plants grow to about 10" tall and are best
appreciated in mass plantings in the moist shade garden.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Bergenia emeiensis Appleblossom (PP15101) ('Blaap')
Heart-leafed Bergenia
(Zone 4)
Large glossy leaves are
visible year round and in spring light pink bell-shaped flowers extend from a
showy reddish stem! These 1.5" flowers truly resemble the blossom on an apple
tree. Plants performs best in partial shade and are especially tolerant of hot
summers. Grows 9-12" tall.
...............Not available for 2008.
Boltonia a. ‘Jim Crockett’
Boltonia (Zone 4)
New compact grower with foliage growing
just 24" tall. Foliage has a little darker color than the other cultivars that
we grow, but it still gives the same delicate texture. Star-shaped flowers are
lavender with yellow centers and bloom late in the season. Easy to grow and
drought tolerant, it does best in full sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Boltonia asteroides ‘Pink
Beauty’
Boltonia (Zone 4)
A profusion of soft pink daisy-like
flowers bloom in late summer and fall. Blue-green foliage has a tall, delicate
texture. Plants are easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a
perfect choice for the back of the border or cut flower. It has also shown to be
deer resistant. Grows 4-5’.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’
Boltonia (Zone
4)
A must for fall bloom in the perennial border. Clouds of daisy-like white flowers that start blooming
in Late season atop sturdy 4-5' tall plants. Easy to grow in full sun, this problem free beauty is great when combined with other
fall bloomers in the garden or if cut back in early summer, makes an excellent compact container plant. Fine texture combines well
with many bold foliage plants.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Brunnera macrophylla
Siberian
Bugloss (Zone 3)
A 12" Early season blooming plant with small bluish
forget-me-not-like flowers with pink centers. Mainly grown for its
attractive coarse heart-shaped foliage. Prefers a moist, shady site. Plants will form nice mounds of foliage that contrasts well
with other shade perennials. A must for the shade garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Dawson’s White’
Siberian Bugloss (Zone 4)
‘Dawson’s White’ is a great new
variegated selection with irregular creamy-white margins. The unusual foliage is
different than any other Brunnera that we grow. Small, blue, forget-me-not
flowers look attractive with its' foliage and are present from spring to early
summer. Plants reach 18" tall and look great as an edging or front of the border
plant in a shady garden.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Brunnera
macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ (PP13859)
Siberian
Bugloss (Zone 3)
This premium cultivar is grown for its beautiful frosty silver foliage
that highlights any shade garden season long! Its blue forget-me-not-like
flowers are an added bonus in Early to Mid-season. Plants reach 15” tall and
grow best in a partially shaded garden or container and the soil should not be
allowed to dry out for an extended period or the foliage will scorch. A must
have for the serious gardener!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (PP17829)
Siberian
Bugloss (Zone 3)
'Looking Glass' is a sport of Brunnera 'Jack Frost' (PP13859) with
even more silver in the leaves! The leaves have a
complete silver shine and slightly curl under at the edge. Blue
forget-me-not-like flowers bloom in airy clusters above the foliage. Plants
reach 12-15" tall.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia Adonis BlueTM (PPAF)
Butterfly Bush (Zone 5)
This is one of the new introductions from the English Butterfly SeriesTM.
Adonis BlueTM
is a dwarf selection growing to only half the height of traditional Buddleia
cultivars, reaching only 3-4’ at maturity. Deep blue flowers bloom in mid-summer
and almost continuously thereafter if old faded flowers are deadheaded. As the
common name implies, these plants are heavy butterfly attractors which only adds
to its garden ambiance! Plants require full sun, and average well-drained soils.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Attraction’
Butterfly
Bush (Zone 5)
‘Attraction’ is touted as an improved form
of ‘Royal Red’. From July to frost this cultivar produces deep purplish buds
that open to magenta red blooms. Butterfly Bushes are always a big hit in
summer, especially with the added benefit of attracting large quantities of
beautiful butterflies. The flower color of this one may even attract
hummingbirds. Buddleia’s are easy to grow and respond exceptionally well to
pruning. Slow to break dormancy, prune back in Spring as needed. Grows 6-8'.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Black Knight’
Butterfly
Bush (Zone 5)
Long, arching clusters of sweet scented dark-blue to purple flowers flourish on this woody shrub.
Growing to 7' tall, the Mid to Late-season blooms attract butterflies in abundance. The soft, silvery-gray foliage is attractive
throughout the growing season. Slow to break dormancy, prune back in Spring as needed.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Nanho Blue’
Butterfly Bush (Zone 5)
A compact habit and silvery willow-like foliage are just a few of the
great characteristics of this plant. Fragrant lavender-blue flowers are great
for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. As many perennials are just
finishing up their blooms, buddleias are just starting their show. ‘Nanho Blue’
grows to 5-7 ft and flowers from late summer until late fall.
...............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Nanho Purple’
Butterfly
Bush (Zone 5)
An abundance of light purple flower clusters show off this deciduous woody shrub in Mid to
Late-season. While not as strongly scented as ‘Black Knight', it is still quite attractive to butterflies. Slow to break dormancy,
prune back in Spring as needed. Grows to 3-4'.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia PeacockTM (PPAF)
Butterfly Bush Zone 5
Another new introduction in the English
Butterfly SeriesTM
. PeacockTM
is another dwarf selection reaching only 3-4’ at maturity. Attractive pink
flowers bloom in early to mid summer and extend into early fall. Periodic
deadheading as needed will keep the plant in bloom almost continuously. These
plants are huge butterfly attractors, which add to their garden value. Plants
require full sun, and average well-drained soils.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Pink Delight’
Butterfly
Bush (Zone 5)
Arching clusters of 12-15" long pink flower
panicles are held in dense trusses on this 6-7' tall deciduous
woody shrub. The Mid to Late season blooms have a sweet fragrance that attracts butterflies. Slow to break dormancy, prune back in
Spring as needed.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Potter’s Purple’
Butterfly
Bush (Zone
5-6)
This underused variety features large panicles of violet flowers. It is a strong grower, reaching
up to 7’ in one season and may require some additional winter protection to
overwinter successfully in zone 5 gardens. Blooms from July to frost in full sun
and well-drained sites.
..............Available in IMPACT container only. Limited quantities.
Buddleia Purple EmperorTM (PPAF)
Butterfly Bush (Zone 5)
Another new introduction in the English
Butterfly SeriesTM.
Purple EmperorTM
is a dwarf selection reaching only 3-4’ at maturity. The striking purple flowers
will begin blooming in early to mid summer and extend into early fall. Periodic
deadheading as needed will keep the plant in bloom almost continuously. These
plants are heavy butterfly attractors, which add to their garden value.
Culturally these require full sun and average well-drained garden soils. If you
are seeking shorter cultivars for Buddleia’s, try any of the new English
Butterfly Series – they are wonderful in the garden and you will not be
disappointed.
..............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Buddleia davidii ‘Royal Red’
Butterfly
Bush (Zone 5)
The purple-red flowers of this deciduous woody shrub appear in Mid to Late season. This 6' tall plant
attracts butterflies with its sweetly scented flowers. Slow to break dormancy, prune back in Spring as needed.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.