Calamintha grandiflora
Large
flowered Calamint (Zone 4)
This greatly underused member of the mint family
is valuable addition to any
sunny perennial border. It produces lovely 1½" long purplish-pink flowers in
mid-summer. The small medium green leaves are highly aromatic and make great edging and front of the border garden
plants. Its small 18" stature easily makes it a versatile massing or companion plant with taller perennials. This perennial can tolerate some part shade, requires well-drained soils, and
responds favorably to a hard pruning when overgrown.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Calamintha nepeta
spp. nepeta
Calamint (Zone
5)
This beautiful plant seems to bloom forever! Bountiful, tiny, pale-blue
flowers bloom along 10-12" spikes from early summer into fall. The minty
fragrance of the foliage is an added bonus. Plants prefer really well drained
soil in dry sites and are deer resistant, but attract other wildlife such as the
birds and bees!
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud'
Calamint (Zone 5)
‘Blue Cloud’ is an easy to grow perennial with attractive soft-blue flowers and
minty-scented green foliage. The flowers appear from mid-summer until fall and
plants prefer full sun to part shade and dry well-drained soil. ‘Blue Cloud’
makes a showy plant for edging or use along the front of the border as it grows
12-15" tall.
..............Available IMPACT container only.
Calamintha nepeta ‘White Cloud’
Calamint (Zone 5)
Minty foliage forms an upright clump of tiny leaves and sturdy stems. Tons of
tiny white flowers bloom for what seems like a millennium, blooming all summer
long. This is a lovely, exciting plant to use in the border. When in bloom, it
has an airy texture that is great to use in front of more robust foliage. It
grows 18" tall and performs best in full to part sun with moist, well-drained
soil.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Callirhoe involucrata
Poppy Mallow (Zone 4)
This very low growing groundcover will creep and crawl just about anywhere!
The round, deeply lobed, dark green leaves are similar to perennial geranium leaves. The
bright purple-fuschia flowers bloom from summer into fall. Plants reach 6-8”
tall and prefer drier soils in full sun.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Campanula ‘Birch Hybrid’
Perennial
Bellflower (Zone 5)
This excellent cultivar has nodding, violet, bell-shaped flowers in Mid-season. It is a strong grower that blooms
for an extended period of time. The tidy clumps grow only to 6" tall and are great in the front of the border or a rock garden planting. One
of our favorite Campanulas!
...............Available in 1-Quart and
IMPACT containers.
Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips’
Perennial
Bellflower (Zone 5)
Probably
the most popular Campanula that we grow, this dwarf selection has bright blue
flowers on top of 8" plants. Another rock garden plant that prefers full sun and
must have well-drained soils to overwinter successfully. A lightly shaded area
or a summer mulch to keep the root zone cool is beneficial for this cultivar.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’
Perennial
Bellflower (Zone 5)
Very similar to Campanula ‘Blue Clips’, but featuring clear white flowers on top of dark green
foliage. Grows to 8" and is used primarily in rock gardens or the front of borders.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula garganica ‘Dickson’s Gold’
Gargano
Bellflower (Zone 4)
This is a fine selection with bright golden foliage and light blue starry
flowers. The foliage is heart-shaped and very attractive. This selection grows
to 4-6" and is a clump former. Prefers full sun to part-shade, well-drained
soils, and some afternoon sun protection, especially in hot areas. Bloom time is
late spring into early summer. A great choice for use in rock gardens, as an
edger, or front of the border.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’
Clustered
Bellflower (Zone 5)
Bluish-purple flowers appearing in Mid-season provide a burst of color if used in mass. Plants grow
to only 18" tall and may be single stemmed or branched. They perform best in full sun and average garden soil. If used in fresh
bouquets these flowers will last up to two weeks.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula ‘Kent Belle’
Bellflower (Zone 3)
This 2-3’ tall bellflower bears mystifying clusters of large purple flowers
in mid to late summer. ‘Kent Belle’ is a must have for the mixed border or rock
garden! Plants require full to part-shade and perform best when planted in a
moist, rich, well-drained soil.
...............Not available for 2008.
Campanula lactiflora 'Pouffe'
Bellflower (Zone 4)
This dwarf selection is covered with
pale-blue flowers for 4 or 5 weeks in summer! This well-behaved selection, that
doesn't need staking, grows best in part-shade and a moist but well-drained
soil. Cut back immediately after flowering for a second flush of flowers in late
summer. Grows to 18" tall.
..............Available IMPACT container only.
Campanula persicifolia
Peach
leaved Bellflower (Zone 5)
Grown originally in Europe as a cut flower, Peach leaved bellflower is a great border plant as well.
Nodding sky-blue flowers appear up and down the erect 30" tall flower stems. A good clump former that will self sow, but not
invasively. Blooms in Mid-season and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula persicifolia ‘Alba’
Perennial
Bellflower (Zone 5)
Similar to the species, however this cultivar boasts white flowers that should be deadheaded to keep
a tidy appearance in the perennial border. Grows to 2'.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula porsharskyana
‘Blue Gown’
Serbian Bellflower (Zone 3)
Low growing, trailing plant with
true-blue star-shaped flowers that bloom all summer. Plants have a nice habit to
use as a groundcover, or trailing over walls. They prefer full sun to part shade
and well drained soil. Plants grow 12" tall and can spread 18".
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula poscharskyana ‘Blue Waterfall' (PP13161)
Serbian
Bellflower (Zone 4)
Dark blue bell-shaped flowers cover this vigorous groundcover in
early summer and occasionally will bloom sporadically until fall. Plants grow 8-10" tall and can spread
up to 2 feet, which makes it great for the front of the border or in containers.
Grows best in sun to part shade. A
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available
in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’
Bellflower (Zone 3)
Large, cherry-red, pendulous flowers with
creamy spotted interiors decorate this beautiful 2-2½' tall bellflower. The color is
stunning set against the glossy green foliage. ‘Cherry Bells’ is an excellent
choice to bring a splash of color to a mixed border or rock garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campanula ‘Samantha’
Bell Flower (Zone
5)
This award winning selection forms lovely mats of bright green foliage that
works to show off the unusually large violet-blue flowers. The extremely
fragrant flowers appear in early summer and will continue, especially with
deadheading, throughout summer. The plants grow to only 4-6" tall with twice
that spread and require excellent drainage, especially in winter, for best
performance. A great choice for mixed containers!
..............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Campanula Starina 'Bicolor Star' (PP18726)
Bellflower (Zone 4)
Heavy flowering new series of Campanulas, this
cultivar has blue tipped flowers with white centers. Compact plants are
great for containers and borders. They grow 4-6" tall with large flowers
that cover the plant. They grow best in full sun to part shade and bloom
late spring into summer.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.
Campsis radicans
Trumpet
Vine (Zone 5)
This aggressive native vine will grow up to 30’ and is an excellent choice
when a quick screen or fence cover is desired. Otherwise, it is grown for its
nice orange tubular flowers appearing in Late-season that are a favorite of
hummingbirds. Grows and flowers best in full sun or light shade and a wide range
of average garden soils. Be sure to give this vine plenty of space to grow!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Caryopteris
‘Blue
Mist’
Blue
Mist Shrub (Zone 5)
Another excellent choice for late season color! ‘Blue Mist’, as the name suggests, has hundreds of airy light blue flowers in Late
season. The foliage is gray-green and should be pruned back moderately in early spring. It grows to 36" tall and should be grown
in full sun and needs a well-drained soil to thrive.
...............Not available for 2008.
Caryopteris ‘Dark Knight'
Bluebeard
(Zone 5)
Dark rich purple flowers decorate this fall blooming deciduous shrub. The
dark green foliage provides a wonderful backdrop against the blue flowers.
Shorter than 'Longwood Blue', 'Dark Knight' grows only 2-3' tall. Wonderful for
attracting butterflies and bees to the garden. Plant in full sun and average
garden soil.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Caryopteris divaricata
‘Snow Fairy’
Variegated Blue Mist Shrub (Zone 5)
This woody shrub features beautiful
green leaves that are edged with a wide band of creamy-white. Soft blue flowers
appear in clusters along the stems in August and September. Plants will grow
best in sun to partial shade. At maturity ‘Snow Fairy’ reaches 3-5’ tall with a
similar spread.
..............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Caryopteris Sunshine BlueTM (PPAF)
(Caryopteris incana 'Jason')
Blue Mist Shrub (Zone 5)
Sunshine BlueTM
is an improved selection of ‘Worcester Gold’. The foliage is larger and brighter
yellow and the flowers are a purplish-blue and fragrant. Blooms from mid summer
into mid fall. For best garden performance plants require full sun, low to
average moisture, and average well-drained soil. The fragrant flowers are good
for cutting and attract numerous butterflies and bees. Grows to 3’. Reported to
be deer resistant!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Longwood
Blue'
Bluebeard
(Zone 5)
An excellent plant for Late-season color! Thousands of sky blue flowers are shown off nicely
by the silvery foliage. This 3-4' grower can be used as a deciduous shrub in the sunny border.
Bluebeard is also very effective
for attracting numerous butterflies to the garden.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Caryopteris
x clandonensis ‘Worcester Gold'
Mist Shrub (Zone 5)
Deep blue blooms of this 3' cultivar contrast strongly with the outstanding yellow-gold
foliage. Like all the Caryopteris, ‘Worchester Gold' blooms in Mid to Late-season when many other perennials are starting to fade.
Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers are nice for attracting butterflies and the seed heads, if left up,
provide additional interest in the garden.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Centaurea dealbata
Hardy
Cornflower (Zone 3)
Rose pink flowers in Mid-season appear over somewhat coarse foliage.
Plants grow to about 24" tall
and needs to be grown in full sun and well-drained soils to prevent it from flopping.
It makes a wonderful long-lasting cut flower!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Centaurea montana
Bachelor’s
Button (Zone 3)
Lovely, large, deep-blue flowers appear in Early-season
on 24" tall silver-foliaged plants. Full sun and a well-drained soil with a high pH
is ideal. This plant is best in the somewhat wild garden
as it does tend to spread both through rhizomes and seeds.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Centaurea montana
‘Amethyst in Snow’ (PP18284)
Bachelor Button (Zone 3)
Same habit as C. montana, but with
slightly more silvery foliage. Bright white flowers have eye-catching
rosy-purple centers that really stand out against the foliage. Grows 14"and
prefers full to part sun with moist well drained soil. It is a Blooms of
Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Centranthus ruber
Jupiters
Beard (Zone 5)
This bushy plant has rosy-red flowers in Mid-season. With a little deadheading
plants
will bloom almost all summer! The glossy green foliage grows to 24" tall in full sun. A great plant for alkaline, well-drained
soils it does great when used in and around limestone walls. Centranthus will self-seed and move itself around the garden
quite
freely.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Cerastium tomentosum
Snow
in Summer (Zone 2)
The beautiful silver foliage of this species shows off bright white flowers in Early to
Mid-season. Snow-in-summer grows to only 8" tall and if provided with excellent drainage and a little bit of summer shade
it will
form an excellent groundcover. It also works well cascading over a rock wall but
does not do well in extremely hot and humid summers.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Plumbago
(Zone
5)
A
great groundcover for Mid to Late-season interest as its deep blue flowers in
late summer give way to excellent bronze fall color. Grows best in full sun
reaching only 8" tall, and a well-drained garden soil. Nice in rock gardens or
the edge of the perennial border. This plant emerges late in spring and may need a little extra winter
protection in Zone 5A.
...............Available in Groundcover, 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’
Turtlehead (Zone
3)
What a nice Fall blooming native! ‘Hot Lips' is a deep pink blooming selection with red stems and
deep green foliage that starts out a nice bronze color in early spring. This outstanding cultivar grows to 30"
tall and prefers a moist
rich soil in sun or part-shade. Best when used at waters edge!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Chelone obliqua 'Rosea'
Turtlehead (Zone 4)
‘Rosea’ is a light pink form of the
native Turtlehead. Plants reach 25-30" tall and prefer a moist humus rich soil
in part shade to full sun. The small turtlehead-shaped flowers bloom in late
summer to early fall. Turtlehead looks good along streams, ponds, and in a moist
native garden and is a great addition to the fall flowering perennial border!
.............Available in IMPACT container only.
Cimicifuga racemosa var. cordifolia
Bugbane (Zone
3)
This variety of our native Cimicifuga can be used to extend the flowering
season as it blooms in mid to late-season. It flowers later than C. ramosa, but
before fall flowering types like ‘White Pearl’. The flowers, unlike most other
Cimicifuga’s, are not fragrant. Plants require moist woodland type soils with
part-shade to shade. Grows 4-4½’ tall and therefore lends itself well to the
back of the border. The flowering time of this perennial makes it valuable as it
begins to bloom when the garden begins to look somewhat bare!
..............Not available for 2008.
Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette'
Bugbane (Zone
3)
Pinkish-white flowers fade to creamy white and contrast beautifully against
the stunning deep purple foliage! The flowers appear in Late-season when the
garden could use some excitement. Plants require moist woodland type soils in
part-shade to shade conditions. Stunning!
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Cimicifuga simplex 'Black Negligee'
Bugbane (Zone
5)
A great plant for a moist sunny site, ‘Black
Negligee’ has shown to be much more vigorous then other dark varieties. Black
stems carry the beautiful purple-tinted white flowers which have a scent of
grape and jasmine. Plants given more water along with full sun will give the
darkest foliage effect. Foliage reaches 4' tall and plants reach 5' tall when in
flower. Blooms from late summer until late fall.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Cimicifuga simplex ‘White Pearl’
Bugbane (Zone
3)
This selection is similar to the native species of bugbane but later
flowering and easier to grow in average garden soils. The beautiful white
flowers are borne on long arching stalks in Late-season and add a splash of
color when the garden is starting to fade. Plants reach 36” and grow best in a
moist shaded location such as at the edge of the woodland garden. A great plant
for late color!
..............Not available for 2008.
Clematis 'Arabella' (PPAF)
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
This great climber has beautiful 3-5" lavender-blue flowers that bloom from
mid-summer to early fall. Perfect for climbing through shrubs, along a fence, or
up a trellis where the top receives full sun and the roots remain cool. Flowers
are produced on new growth so plants should be pruned back hard in early spring.
Grows to 5'.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Asao’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This beautiful selection has 6-8" rosy-pink ruffled flowers with a white
center bar. Plants bloom in May-June with some rebloom in September. Grows
6-8’. Prune in early spring. An American Clematis Society 1997 clematis award
winner.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Comtesse de Bouchard’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This large flowered hybrid has 4-6" wide pink flowers that appear on the current year’s
growth. Flowers in Mid-season and only grows to 6-8' tall. Excellent for trellis or fences. Clematis prefer sun on the foliage
with a cool shaded root zone. Cut back hard in early spring.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Dr.
Ruppel’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A very large flowering hybrid that has 8" wide rose colored flowers with a carmine-red bar.
Flowers in Early-season and then reblooms in September. A strong grower that will grow up to 10' tall. Alternate light and heavy
pruning yearly to get the best results with this hybrid.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Elsa Spaeth’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A very free-flowering hybrid with lavender-blue flowers 8" across on 6-7' tall plants. Blooms
appear in Mid-season and then re-appear after the heat of summer. An easy to grow Clematis that, like all the hybrids, wants a
full sun top and a cool root zone. Alternate light and heavy pruning yearly.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This
large flowering hybrid is an old time favorite with 6" wide bright-magenta flowers in Mid to Late-season. Grows to 15' tall and
requires full sun to flower. Prune moderately in early spring for best flower show. Remember to place in an area or surround base
with shrubs to provide a cool root zone.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis 'Fairy
Dust' (PPAF)
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A new introduction from Spring Valley Greenhouse, 'Fairy Dust' features
4" light lavender petals with white bars and a dark center. Plants bloom
prolifically in Mid to Late-season and grow to 12' tall. As with all clematis
plant in full sun and a cool shaded root zone for best performance.
..............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This prolific bloomer has unique light-yellow flowers with a faint green stripe
down the middle of the petal. Flowers gradually age to a creamy white. Blooms in
Mid-season and then reblooms again later.
An easy to grow Clematis that, like all the hybrids, wants a full sun top and a
cool root zone. Grows 6-8'. The flowers are
produced on last season's stems so prune in early spring and remove any dead or
week stems and trim the remaining stems just to keep the plant tidy.
..............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Clematis
'Hendryetta' (PPAF)
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
'Hendryetta' has showy pink flowers that bloom in Mid-season on 6’
plants. The flowers are 2-5” in diameter and have a nodding habit. Plants grows
best in full sun with a cool moist shaded root system. Flowers are not
fragrant. Since this is a summer bloomer, it requires a hard pruning in early
spring for best growth and flower production.
..............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Clematis ‘Henryi’
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
One of the oldest large flowering hybrids, this gem has creamy-white flowers in Mid-season and
again in September. The flat flowers can be 7" wide and are borne on 6-10' tall plants. The coarse textured foliage should be
pruned moderately in early Spring. The same cultural conditions apply with this hybrid.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis
x 'Jackmanii'
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
Everyone knows this
Clematis! Deep purple 4-5" wide flowers cover this vine in Mid-season. Excellent
for fences, trellis, walls, or rocky sites, you can’t go wrong with this plant!
Grows to 10' and should be pruned back to about 24" in early Spring. Plant in
full sun with a cool, shaded root zone.
...............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Clematis
‘John Paul II’
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
A large flowering clematis, this selection sports 6-7" soft pink flowers
with a deeper pink bar and blooms from early to late summer. Grows to 10-12’.
Prune back hard in late April or early May, removing all old top growth back to
where new leaf axil buds appear. Plant top in full sun and always keep root
system cool and shaded for maximum performance. Moist well-drained soil and at
least a half day of full sun is required.
..............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Jubilation’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A very large flowering hybrid with 9” soft blue flowers on 12’ tall plants.
Blooms appear in Mid-season and then may re-appear after the heat of summer. An
easy to grow clematis that, like all the hybrids, wants full sun on the foliage
and a cool shaded root zone. Prune moderately in early spring.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis macropetala ‘Blue
Bird’
Clematis (Zone 4)
This small flowered species features 2-3" semi-double powder blue flowers
that are shaped like little lanterns. The flowers are produced in abundance in
April and May on low maintenance plants that can grow to reach 12’. This species
is unique in that it requires no pruning throughout the year to achieve
best flowering. If pruning is desired to maintain size or shape, it should be
done immediately after flowering as flowering occurs on the previous season’s
stems.
..............Not available for 2008.
Clematis ‘Madame Julia Correvon’
Clematis (Zone 4)
This is a selection from the viticella group which produces free flowering,
2-4", bright rosy-red blooms during June and July. Plants will reach 10-12’ and
should be pruned back hard in late April or early May to where new leaf axil
buds appear. Plant top in full sun and always keep root system cool and shaded
for maximum performance. Moist well-drained soil and at least a half day of full
sun is required.
..............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
A very unique clematis bearing 5” fully double deep blue flowers in
Mid-season. Plants may re-bloom in early autumn as well. ‘Multi-Blue’ grows to
8’ tall, and like the other hybrid clematis wants full sun on its foliage and a
cool shaded root zone for best growth. Prune moderately in early spring.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Niobe’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
Ruby-red flowers open a dark velvety red and then progress to a bright ruby-red. A large
flowered hybrid with 5-6" wide star shaped flowers appearing in Mid to Late-season on 8' tall plants. Prune back lightly to
moderately for the longest lasting flower show. Can be pruned hard but you will only get fall flowers. Place in a full sun
location with a cool, shaded root zone.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Pink Champagne
’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A gorgeous cultivar with large 6-8"
vibrant pink flowers and yellow stamens. Bloom time is May-June and some rebloom
in September. Grows 7-9’. Remove weak or dead stems after flowering. Makes a
great free flowering container plant.
...............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Ramona’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A large flowering hybrid with 6" silvery lavender-blue flowers with reddish stamens appearing in Mid-Late season. ‘Ramona’ is a
good grower that can grow 10-12’. It should be pruned back moderately in Early season. Plant in full sun with a cool shaded root
zone.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis recta 'Purpurea'
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This is a non-traditional shrub-like clematis featuring white flowers and
purplish foliage. Its' non-climbing habit makes it a perfect choice for an
accent plant or specimen in the perennial border as well as for use in a large
container garden. Plants will reach 60" tall.
...............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Clematis ‘Riviera’
Clematis Zone 4
‘Riviera’ has beautiful 5-6" light powder-blue semi-double flowers. Blooms
earlier than other clematis during May and June. Will stay relatively shorter at
only 6-8’. The old growth should be pruned back to 5-8" to strong new buds.
Plant top in full sun and always keep root system cool and shaded for maximum
performance. Moist well-drained soil and at least a half day of full sun is
required.
...............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Clematis ‘Snow Queen’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
'Snow Queen' has lovely 6-8" white flowers with ruffled margins. In spring
the blooms may have a bluish or pinkish cast to them. Later the blooms fade to
white as they fully open. Red anthers compliment the white flower petals. Blooms
in May and June and some rebloom in August. Grows 8-10’. Remove weak or dead
stems after flowering.
...............Available in IMPACT container only
Clematis 'Sprinkles' (PP14787)
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
A newer introduction from Spring Valley Greenhouse, Inc., SprinklesTM is something to get excited about! A strong grower that reaches 10-12' and sends up
4-6" magenta-red flowers with a speckled white bar down the middle of each
petal. This popular long-bloomer provides spectacular flowers from June to
September. Also a great clematis for cutting gardens; requires full sun and a
shaded root zone. Flowers are produced on new growth so plants should be pruned
back hard in early spring.
..............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Clematis ‘Suzanne’ (PPAF)
Clematis Zone 3
'Suzanne' is a relatively new re-blooming clematis. Semi-double pink flowers
with a rose bar are produced in May-June and again in August-September on this
6-8' tall plant. As with all Clematis they require sunny tops and a cool moist
shaded root system.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis tangutica
Golden
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
This species has 1-2" nodding yellow flowers covering 15' tall plants. The flowers are
followed by wonderful shiny seed heads that persist into Winter. This species will tolerate part-shade but prefers full sun. Cut
back hard in early Spring for the best result!
..............Not available for 2008.
Clematis terniflora
Sweet
Autumn Clematis (Zone 3-5)
This
Late-season bloomer has many 1" fragrant white flowers on a glossy dark green vine. A vigorous grower that can reach 30' in a
season. Prune back hard in Early season. Flowers seem to be better after a hot summer.
................Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Tie Dye’ (PP18913)
Clematis Zone 3
A very unusual 4-6" violet-purple flowers with white marbling infused
through the petals! Blooms in June and July and grows to 8-12’. The old growth
should be pruned back hard in late April or early May, removing all old top
growth back to where new leaf axils appear. Plant top in full sun and always
keep root system cool and shaded for maximum performance. Moist well-drained
soil and at least a half day of full sun is required.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Ville de
Lyon’
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
A beautiful selection with 5” wide carmine-red flowers appearing in
mid-season. The strong growing plants can reach 14’ tall and like the other
hybrid clematis prefer full sun on the foliage and a cool shaded root zone. For
best flowering alternate moderate and heavy pruning yearly in early spring.
...............Not available for 2008.
Clematis ‘Violet Stargazer’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This large-flowering hybrid has 4" deep purple flowers with a white bar in Mid-season. Grows
to 10' tall. Prune moderately in early Spring for best results. Plant in full sun with a cool shaded root zone.
...............Not available for 2008.
Clematis viticella ‘Little Nell’
Clematis (Zone 3-5)
This beautiful small flowered species features white flowers with purple
edges. It is a prolific bloomer that begins blooming in mid-to-late-summer and
continues into early fall. It grows to about 12’ and should be pruned hard in
early spring.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis viticella ‘Polish Spirit’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
Deep purple blooms with purple stamens are the highlight of this excellent vine! A very
prolific Mid-season bloomer! Grows up to 12' tall. An excellent purple choice for the perennial border or a trellis.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Clematis ‘Wada’s Primrose’
Clematis (Zone
3-5)
This unusual large flowering hybrid features somewhat rare creamy
yellowish-white flowers with creamy-yellow stamens. The flowers are produced in
late spring and early summer on plants that can reach up to 8’. Prune moderately
in spring to remove dead or weak stems as flowering occurs on the previous
season’s stems.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Coreopsis ‘Autumn Blush’ (PP18184)
Tickseed (Zone 5-6)
This selection is a result of the breeding
program at Terra Nova Nursery. 'Autumn Blush' is a hybrid of the native
Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’. This grows to 24" in foliage with the flower stems
at 26". The foliage will spread to 32". The flowers are 1" butter-yellow with a
strawberry eye. Cooler temperatures in spring and fall intensify the strawberry
coloration. 'Autumn Blush' exhibits vigorous growth as well as abundant flower
production. Grows well in full sun to part sun, average well-drained soils.
Makes a good cut flower and attracts butterflies. A nice complement to other
red-foliaged plants.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’ (PP16096)
Tickseed (Zone
4)
Possibly one of the best new perennial varieties on the market! Selected for
improved foliage and floral attributes, 'Crème Brulee' has larger darker flowers
and more disease resistant foliage than ‘Moonbeam’. Foliage is brighter green
and fuller than other C. verticillata types. Grows to 20" tall with a 36" spread.
Performs admirably in a full sun site with average, well-drained soils. Benefits
from 1-2 light prunings during the growing season as needed. Periodic
deadheading will prolong bloom time. Great for the summer perennial
garden as a massing or border plant.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’
Tickseed (Zone
4)
A 12" dwarf tickseed selection blooming Early to Mid-season. This short, low-maintenance
perennial boasts yellow flowers with red centers and requires full sun and a well-drained soil for best performance. Looks great
when used in mass, as an edging, or in the front of the border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’
Tickseed (Zone
4)
An 18" selection with semi-double yellow flowers blooming Early to Mid-season. Like most
Coreopsis selections it requires full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar was bred and selected for its fine flower display.
Great for cut flowers and when used in mass.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis grandiflora Flying Saucers (PP10299)
('Walcoreop')
Tickseed (Zone 4)
Bright, eye-catching, golden-yellow flowers are held above uniform green
foliage. Plants bloom from summer into early fall and grow to 18" tall. This
tickseed is great for the mixed border, wildflower garden, container, and for
cut flowers.
..............Available
in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Rising Sun’
Tickseed (Zone 4)
This is an early blooming coreopsis that flowers the first year from seed.
The semi-double golden flowers with a deep reddish brown eye bloom abundantly in
summer and then intermittently through fall. Plants grow 20-36" tall.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunray’
Tickseed (Zone
4)
This 12" cultivar blooms in Early to Mid-season with double golden flowers. The cultural information
is similar to that of ‘Baby Sun' and ‘Early Sunrise’. ‘Sunray' also has the same landscape and garden uses as the other tickseed
varieties. A great selection bred for its double flowers and longevity of bloom.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ (PP18789)
Tickseed (Zone 5)
'Jethro Tull' is a unique and fun plant with golden yellow flowers that have
fluted petals. This floriferous cultivar has wiry stems that hold the flowers
above the foliage. In bloom, plants grow 12-15" tall. Bright green, lance-shaped
foliage is fast growing and clump forming, but can spread up to 15"or more.
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil, especially in winter.
..............Available
in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Coreopsis ‘Limerock Dream’
(PP16923)
Tickseed (Zone 8)
Another addition to the ‘Limerock’
series of plants from Blooms of Bressingham. Flowers are a bright tangerine
color accented with orange russet tones. It is very pretty color to add in to
mixed borders and containers, especially useful since they bloom all summer
long. It grows 22" tall and prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Like
the others in this series, it is best treated as annual, but still worth a try.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’ (PP15455)
Tickseed (Zone
6-7)
1½" ruby red flowers bloom all summer long on the fine textured foliage of this
coreopsis. It was found at Limerock Plant Farm in Rhode Island and it is not known from which plant it hybridized. It is similar
to 'Moonbeam' in its habit. Plants prefer full sun and grows 18-24". Best
treated as an annual. A
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis
pubescens ‘Sunshine
Superman’
Tickseed (Zone 6)
'Sunshine Superman' is a great new
cultivar of the native Coreopsis pubescens. Low mounds of fuzzy green
foliage are topped with gold flowers from early summer to early fall. Flower production is
continuous, especially with periodic deadheading. The foliage grows to 10-12"
with the flower stems reaching just above the foliage. Grows best in full to
part sun, with average well-drained soils. Makes a good cut flower and attracts
butterflies. Soil should be well-drained especially in winter. Looks good as an
edger or front of the border plant.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’
Pink
Tickseed (Zone 4)
This
beautiful native plant selection, with foliage that resembles Coreopsis verticillata, produces pink flowers with yellow centers in
Mid-season and grows to 12-18". Plant in full sun with average to moist soils. This cultivar is a European selection of our native
Coreopsis rosea which is indigenous to the southeastern coastal plain. Truly a great plant!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Coreopsis rosea ‘Sweet Dreams' (PP12720)
Tickseed (Zone 4)
This
newer selection of our native pink tickseed was bred for its very unusual white
and rosy-red bicolor
flowers. It grows to 24" and has the same dark green fine foliage as the species. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
................Not
available for 2008.
Coreopsis ‘Tequila Sunrise’ (PP9875)
Tickseed (Zone
4)
A striking tickseed with variegated foliage including shades of white, cream
and green. The yellow blooms appear atop the variegated foliage and create an
interesting combination that is ideal for containers and mixed borders. Plant in
full sun and well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Coreopsis tripteris
Tall
Coreopsis (Zone 4)
This is a must for the wild or prairie garden but will also work quite well in the back of the
border. Large, butter-yellow, daisy-like flowers appear in Mid to Late-season atop the 6' tall finely textured foliage. This plant
is great for attracting butterflies, is very easy to grow, and won’t need to be staked if grown in full sun and average garden
soil. A great native species for the garden!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Limited quantities.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden
Gain'
Threadleaf
Coreopsis (Zone 4)
Beautiful golden flowers decorate this coreopsis throughout the summer.
Uniform, 18-24" tall clump-forming plants make a great addition to the sunny
perennial border. Shear plants after the first flowering to encourage re-bloom.
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Availability in IMPACT container only.
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Tickseed (Zone
4)
A
great summer blooming perennial bearing pale yellow flowers throughout the Summer. This popular tickseed selection grows 18-24"
tall and prefers a hot, dry, full sun site. It also benefits from periodic deadheading to promote continual bloom. This perennial
has many uses in the landscape and garden. Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam' was named the Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial Plant of the
Year in 1992. This is a must in every garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’
Tickseed (Zone
4)
Another
great threadleaf tickseed variety with bright golden yellow flowers blooming in Mid-season. This cultivar grows 12" tall and is
similar to ‘Moonbeam' except the flowers are more golden-yellow and it is shorter in height. Like most Coreopsis varieties, it
likes a hot and dry, full sun area for best performance. Its short height makes it a versatile and easy to use plant in the
landscape.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Corydalis ‘Berry Exciting’
(PP18917)
Corydalis (Zone 5)
Bright
yellow fern-like foliage allows this exciting new selection to stand out in your
woodland garden. Long blooming, fragrant purple flowers appear in late-spring to
early summer. ‘Berry Exciting’ has a vigorous, cascading habit and is one of the
few Corydalis that doesn’t go dormant in summer. Grows to 10" with flowers
reaching 16". Grows best in part shade and looks great spilling out of baskets
or over banks.
..............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Corydalis ‘Canary Feathers’
(PP18909)
Corydalis (Zone 6-8)
The
most vigorous Corydalis on the market, ‘Canary Feathers’ is a long and prolific
bloomer. Beautiful blue-green foliage with outstanding canary-yellow flowers
shoot high above the leaves in late spring to early summer. This great selection
for the shade garden will also tolerate sun when provided with adequate
moisture. Foliage grows to 7" while the flowers reach 10".
..............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
Crocosmia (Zone
5-6)
This
beauty should be considered a tender perennial in Zone 5A. ‘Lucifer’ has many
bright scarlet-red flowers in Mid-season. The flowers appear atop 36" sword-like
foliage that adds a vertical element to the border. The attractive foliage is
susceptible to spider mites in the summer, but it is otherwise easy to grow in
full sun and an extremely well-drained soil. It might benefit from a winter
mulch in Zone 5A. A Blooms of Bressingham
introduction.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Cyclamen coum
Hardy
Cyclamen (Zone 4)
This unique little groundcover has heart-shaped foliage that is mottled with
silver. Nodding pink and white flowers float above the foliage and never grow
more than 2-4" tall. Use in shaded areas or under trees with little afternoon
sun. The foliage goes dormant in summer so the area can be overplanted with
annuals. Be careful not to overwater during this time, or corms may rot. Prefers
cool, moist conditions.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only. Limited quantities.
Cymbalaria muralis
Kenilworth Ivy (Zone 5)
Cute little groundcover with
kidney-shaped, scalloped leaves. Lavender flowers resemble violets and bloom all
summer long. This plant provides a great covering for stone walls. It loves to
attach itself into tiny crevices. It does well almost anywhere, but prefers part
sun and cool, moist soil. It sometimes will melt out in hot humid summers. Grows
just 2-4" tall, but likes to spread out at least 4", but usually more.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Large
flowered Calamint (Zone 4)
