Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’
Blanket Flower  (Zone 2)
This compact blanket flower has red and yellow bicolor flowers that have an extended bloom in mid-season. Plants reach 12" tall with an equal spread and are ideal for the sunny border, cut flowers, or use in containers. Blanket flowers are typically short-lived plants and require excellent winter drainage.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gaillardia ‘Baby Cole’
Blanket Flower  (Zone 2)
‘Baby Cole' is a great dwarf selection of our native Blanket Flower. It will grow to about 8" and blooms in Mid to Late-season. The 2-3" diameter flowers are a red and yellow bicolor. This plant likes a full sun site with light, well-drained soil. It blooms sporadically throughout Summer into early Fall. It makes a great cut flower as well. This is one of the best miniature Gaillardias on the market. A nice selection for borders, edgings, and masses.
..............Not available for 2008.  

Gaillardia ‘Bijou’
Blanket Flower  (Zone 2)
As its’ name suggests, this is sure to be a coveted gem in any sunny garden. As with other gaillardias, it is extremely cold hardy if provided with excellent winter drainage. This beauty exhibits a neat, globe-like habit that grows to 10" around. It is covered throughout summer with 3" bicolor orange-red and yellow flowers. This selection from native U.S. parents is also drought tolerant.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’
Blanket Flower  (Zone 2)
This cultivar boasts 3" wine-red flowers atop 24-36" plants. ‘Burgundy' is mainly known for its solid red flowers that appear heaviest in Mid-season however, it blooms continuously until frost. An excellent choice for constant color in the garden. Like the other Gaillardia cultivars, it prefers full sun and an average well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’ (PP15892)
Blanket Flower  (Zone 2)
A truly memorable selection from what seems like a flood of new gaillardia cultivars and hybrids! This long-blooming beauty has unique scarlet flowers with upturned yellow ends that resemble miniature trumpets. It grows to 24" with a neat mounded habit. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soils in winter. This selection would be great for containers as well as the perennial border!
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..............Not available for 2008.
 

Gaillardia ‘Goblin’
Blanket Flower  (Zone 2)
‘Goblin' is a 12" selection with red-yellow bicolor blooms. It is similar to ‘Baby Cole' in height, only the flower color pattern is reversed. It has the same growing requirements as the other Gaillardia cultivars. This is probably the most widely used Gaillardia variety in cultivation.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

 

Gaillardia ‘Oranges and Lemons’ (PP17092)
Blanket Flower  (Zone 5)

Golden orange petals with soft yellow tips surround orange central cones with green centers. Flowers bloom all summer into fall. This cultivar has a more upright growth habit than other gaillardias. It grows 24" tall when in flower. Prefers full sun and drier soils.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

 

 

Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff  (Zone 4)
Sweet Woodruff is a very versatile groundcover for the part-shade to shade garden. It grows 8-12" tall and produces masses of ¼" white fragrant flowers in Early-season. It responds well to shady, moist, well-drained areas. Great for naturalizing and mass plantings. This is an awesome native perennial that is also used for sachets and nosegays. Sweet Woodruff is also considered an herb used for flavoring May wine. If placed properly, Galium will spread vigorously and weave a shade garden together.
...............Available in Groundcover, 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

Gaura lindheimeri Blushing ButterfliesTM (PP14661) ('Benso')
Wand Flower  (Zone 5)
This is one of the exciting new gauras available in the trade! Of the new gauras we are growing, this cultivar is the most similar to 'Siskiyou Pink'. Its' habit and foliage color are nearly the same, however, it is a little more compact growing only 1½-2', and the flowers are a lighter shade of pink. 
...............Available in 1-Quart only.


 

Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies' (PP13189)
Wand Flower  (Zone 5)
This cultivar is the most interesting! It is the most compact of the 4 that we carry. It only reaches 12-18" tall. It has deep pink flowers that stand a few inches above the foliage. The foliage is a deep crimson red that stays with the plant through the fall and into the winter! This would be a great addition to the border or in containers. 
...............Available in 1-Quart only.   Available late Spring!

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Blush’ (PP17293)
Wand Flower (Zone 6)
From the ‘Passionate’ Series of Gauras introduced by Plant Haven. Plants have a dense, upright growth habit with pink flowers that bloom all summer. Grows 18-24" tall in full sun and well drained soil.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Rainbow’ (PPAF)
Wand Flower (Zone 6)
Strangely variegated foliage is deep red as it emerges, then changes to splotches and stripes of pink, green, and yellow and cream as it matures. Flower stems aren’t quite as long as those of G. ‘Siskiyou Pink’ and foliage is also more compact. Pink flowers bloom all summer into fall. Plants grow best in full sun and good drainage which is especially needed in winter. Mature height is 18-24" tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’
Wand Flower  (Zone 5)
This perennial is a selection of the pacific northwest native white Gaura. The rosy-pink flowers appear in Mid-season atop 24-36" plants. Gaura grows well in full sun to part shade areas with a rich, well-drained soil. The foliage, unlike the straight species, has attractive reddish-green hue. These are relatively long blooming and insect and disease free. If you haven't used this plant yet, try it out – you will like it!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

Gaura lindheimeri 'So White'
Wand Flower  (Zone 5/6)
Neat, compact foliage grows 15-18" tall. Pure-white flowers bloom gracefully above the foliage, and bloom from summer until frost. It prefers full sun and moist, very well-drained soil.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gaura lindheimeri Sunny ButterfliesTM (PP14815)  ('Colso')
Wand Flower  (Zone 5)
This cultivar has bright pink flowers but the leaves have an attractive creamy-white variegation that adds extra interest to your garden! 'Sunny Butterflies' grows 1-1½' tall and is a wonderful plant to use in contrast with plants having dark foliage.
..............Not available for 2008.
 

Gazania Colorado GoldTM
Hardy Gazania  (Zone 4)
How about a hardy Gazania that blooms all summer! This Plant SelectTM introduction is a cultivar of G. linearis. It is very short, growing to only 3", and requires relatively low maintenance. Yellow daisy-like flowers (with irregular black markings at the center) appear throughout summer. Deadheading will promote continual bloom. Plants grow admirably in full sun and very well-drained soil. Soil drainage is a key factor for good performance so watch out for wet feet, especially in winter!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Gentiana dahurica
Gentian  (Zone 4)
One of the easiest gentians to grow, this species is a great addition to rock gardens! The deep blue, 1”, bell-shaped flowers bloom in mid to late summer. The lance-shaped leaves form a basal rosette. Plants like cool weather, full sun, and good drainage. The basal foliage can grow up to 6” tall, while in bloom the plant will reach 12” tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart only in limited quantities.

Geranium ‘Bertie Crug’
Cranesbill (Zone 6)
Easy to grow little plant with small round deep green, almost chocolate looking leaves. Pink flowers are the same size, if not a little bigger than the leaves, and bloom all summer long. A Proven Selections cultivar that is sure to please. Grows 6" tall and spreads to create a nice mat of foliage. Prefers full sun to part shade.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geranium ‘Brookside’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
Bright blue flowers appear in abundance in Mid-season. The medium green foliage is finely cut and has a decent yellow fall color. ‘Brookside' grows up to 24" tall and can be cut back hard after flowering for a flush of new foliage and some rebloom. Perennial Geraniums are a must for every perennial border!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
One of our favorite ground cover Geraniums, ‘Biokovo’ has white flowers tinged with pink  in Early to Mid-season. It performs well in the rock garden or along a garden path where the fragrant foliage can be enjoyed the most. Grows to 10" tall and has a very nice reddish fall color. Grow in full sun to part-shade in a well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Cambridge Blue’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
‘Cambridge Blue’ is an excellent evergreen spreader growing 8" tall with an 18" spread. The aromatic light green foliage makes an attractive background for the showy blue-lavender flowers that bloom from May to September. A light shearing after flowering will encourage both fresh new foliage and rebloom. Makes a great groundcover or border perennial. Prefers sun to part-shade with well-drained soils, especially in winter.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
Identical in culture and habit to ‘Biokovo' but this selection has a deeper pink, almost lavender, flower color. Grows to 10" tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

 

Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
This alpine Geranium has lilac-pink flowers with a darker center and veins. It is a long blooming Geranium, which starts in Early season and continues for weeks. Grows only to 6" tall and needs a well-drained soil to survive. Great in the rock garden or in stone paths. Performs best when planted in full sun.
A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
..............Not available for 2008.

Geranium dalmaticum
Cranesbill  (Zone 4)
Loads of pink flowers cover this compact grower in late spring. Its trailing habit is spread by rhizomes, but does not become invasive. In the fall, leaves take on shades of reds and oranges to create interest well into the winter. Grows to 6".
..............Not available for 2008.

Geranium incanum 'Sugar Plum'
Cranesbill  (Zone 4)
Bright purple flowers cover this easy to grow groundcover from late spring through the summer. It has cut leaf foliage and grows best in full sun to part shade. Plants grow 6-12" tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
The "standard" in blue Geraniums, this favorite has clear lavender-blue flowers on bushy 24" tall and wide plants. The foliage is finely cut and tends to sprawl a bit in containers and in the border. It can be cut back to get a more compact plant. The nice yellow-orange Fall color is a bonus! Grows best in full sun and a well-drained soil. Flowers appear in Early to Mid-season.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Geranium maculatum ‘Espresso’
Woodland Geranium  (Zone 4)
Our friends at Northcreek Nursery tell us this is sure to be a winner! A selection of our native cranesbill with coffee-colored foliage topped by lavender-pink flowers in Mid-season. Found naturally at the woodlands edge, it is a great choice for shaded gardens or patio containers and also makes a nice native groundcover. Grows to 8” tall.
...............Available in IMPACT container only. Limited availability.

Geranium ‘New Dimension’ (PP15941)
Cranesbill  (Zone 4)
‘New Dimension’ is relatively new to the market and is prized for its exceptional foliage and flowers. The attractive bronze colored foliage is complimented in summer by dark blue flowers. Mature plants reach only 12" tall in full to part-sun and average to moist well-drained soil. This variety is well-suited to the smaller garden or patio container!
...............Available in IMPACT container only. Limited availability.

Geranium ‘Orion’
Cranesbill  (Zone 4)
This is a newer selection for us that is reputed to be an improved selection of Geranium ‘Brookside’. If this in fact is true, then this plant would be two times better than Johnson’s Blue! ‘Orion’ features large bright blue saucer shaped flowers with contrasting veins atop a somewhat neater mound of foliage. It grows to 20" and prefers some light shade for best performance.
...............Not available for 2008.
 

Geranium praetense ‘Victor Reiter Jr.’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
Deep-purple foliage emerges in the spring, then ages to a deep green color edged in purple. Lilac-blue flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. Foliage forms a large compact mound growing 25" tall and spreading 25" wide. This is a really great color to use with bright foliage such as Lysimachia n.`Goldi’ or golden colored Hosta. It prefers full to part sun and moist, well drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geranium riversleaianum ‘Mavis Simpson’
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
This is a beautiful, long-blooming selection with shell pink flowers atop bright green foliage that is mottled with brown. In our garden, ‘Mavis Simpson' bloomed from June well into fall. Grows only to 12" tall in part-shade and a well-drained soil. An excellent choice for the woodland garden.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ (PP12175)
Cranesbill  (Zone 5)
A new hybrid introduction that seems to be a blooming machine! The beautiful violet-blue flowers that started in Mid-season have continued on well into autumn. The dark green foliage forms a spreading mound that reaches 18” high and 36”wide but does so in an attractive way. Grows best in sun to part-shade in average garden soil or in patio containers. We think this is going to be a huge hit!
A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’
Cranesbill  (Zone 4)
Masses of reddish-purple flowers are produced in Early to Mid-season on this attractive, more compact cultivar. Growing only to 10", ‘Max Frei' is a very neat and tidy G. sanguineum selection with an extended bloom time. An excellent groundcover when used in mass plantings.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Geranium sanguineum ‘New Hampshire Purple’
Cranesbill  (Zone 4)
This cultivar features deeper purplish-red blooms than the species. It will grow 6-8" taller than G. sanguineum, maturing at 18" and is mainly grown for its unique flower color. It has the same cultural and garden requirements as the other Geranium sanguineum selections.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’
Cranesbill Zone 4
Violet-blue flowers bloom from spring all through summer. Finely cut foliage is green throughout the year, then develops a deep red fall color. Grows 6-9" tall and spreads about 9". Prefers full to part sun and moist, well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geranium ‘Sue Crug’
Cranesbill   (Zone 4)
A new selection for 2004, what ‘Sue Crug’ lacks in name appeal is more than made up for by plant appeal. It features magenta flowers with a darker center and veins. It is a medium sized plant, growing to 20", so it should be well behaved in the mixed border. It grows best in full sun to light shade and a well-drained soil.
...............Not available for 2008.

Geranium ‘Tiny Monster’
Cranesbill (Zone 4)

Hybrid of G. sanguineum with large bright pink blooms. It is an excellent grower with such a cute name. It’s hard to resist. Grows 6-12" tall in full to part sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geum ‘Fireball’
Avens  (Zone 5)
Originally found in England, 'Fireball' is an impressive naturally occurring variety that has very showy, semi-double, orange-yellow flowers borne in profusion. The flowers are 1½" and picoteed with a red edge. The vibrant flowers are produced from spring until fall. The medium-green foliage grows to 8" with the flower stems reaching to 26". The foliage will spread to about 2’. Makes a good cut flower and attracts butterflies. As with most other Geum’s, these require full sun and well-drained soils, especially during wet winters.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Geum chiloense ‘Lady Stratheden’
Avens  (Zone 4)
Single or double lemon-yellow flowers bloom in Early to Mid-season on this clump forming perennial. The scalloped foliage is dark green and slightly hairy. It prefers moist, well-drained sites and can grow 18-24". This is a good plant for the border but does not always like the hot summer sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geum chiloense ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’
Avens  (Zone 4)

The foliage of this plant looks exactly the same as ‘Lady Stratheden'; however, the flowers are a bit unique. They open up a lime green color and trick you into thinking they are not what you planted! Give them time though and they turn a dazzling red. This plant is also good for the border and a good cut flower. It grows 18-24" in moist, well-drained soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Geum 'Double Bloody Mary'
Avens (Zone 4)
Semi-scalloped dark green leaves form a nice mound of foliage that grows 18” tall in full sun and average soils. Double deep red flowers are impressive, growing on long stems above the foliage.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Goniolimon tataricum
German Statice  (Zone 5)
Gray-green basal foliage gives way to the multi-branching flower stalks that can grow to 24" across. The flowers themselves are tiny, whitish, papery blooms. This is an excellent cut flower plant that is also great for drying. The flower stalks can be used in dried arrangements as an airy filler. This plant can grow up to 15" tall and prefers full sun in well-drained soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

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Gypsophila cerastoides
Gypsophila  (Zone 4)
This less common dwarf gypsophila is unlike the other varieties we grow. It is excellent for rock gardens or small areas as the foliage grows only a few inches tall with leaves that are rounded and slightly glossy. The dense foliage forms nice mats with the pink-veined white flowers blooming just above the foliage in summer.
..............Available in 1-Quart only. 

Gypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’
Baby’s Breath  (Zone 3)
A must for every cutting garden, ‘Bristol Fairy' has hundreds of double white flowers in Mid-season. Grows to 24" and is great as a filler in the border or as everyone surely knows, as a cut flower. Grow in full sun and a well-drained soil (especially in Winter). Repeat bloomer.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gypsophila paniculata ‘Perfecta’
Baby’s Breath  (Zone 3)
Similar in most respects, including cultural, to ‘Bristol Fairy', ‘Perfecta' has larger double white flowers and grows 3-4' tall (wide). Its stems are fairly stout but it probably will need to be staked if grown in a cutting garden or better yet let it sprawl as a beautiful filler in the mixed border!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gypsophila paniculata ‘Pink Fairy’
Baby’s Breath  (Zone 3)
Double pink flowers that are excellent for cutting on 18-24" tall plants. Flowers appear in Mid-season and plants rebloom if the flowers are cut. Grows best in full sun and a well-drained soil (especially in Winter).
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Gypsophila paniculata ‘Viette’s Dwarf’
Baby’s Breath  (Zone 3)
As the name implies this plant is a good Baby's Breath for the small garden! ‘Viette's Dwarf' has pink double flowers that are nice for cutting. Grows 12-18" tall in full sun and well-drained soils.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’
Baby’s Breath  (Zone 3)
An alpine Baby's breath that is great in rock gardens, stone walls, or the front of the border. This creeping variety has rose-pink flowers and grows only 4" tall.  ‘Rosea' is a very long bloomer beginning in Early season and continuing all summer. Plants must have a very well drained soil and perform best in full sun.

...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart containers.