Iberis sempervirens 'Little
Gem'
Candytuft (Zone 4)
This vigorous grower is a dwarf form of the common candytuft. It has evergreen
foliage and large clusters of clear white flowers. 'Little
Gem' will stand up in both part shade and full sun, reaching between 5-8" tall.
Perfect for the front of the garden or cascading over stone walls. Well drained
soils are a necessity; also remember to cut back heavily after flowering at
least every two years to reduce fruit set and maintain quality foliage.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Iberis sempervirens 'Purity'
Candytuft (Zone 3)
‘Purity’ is a compact selection growing to only 8-10". White fragrant flowers
bloom in spring atop glossy foliage. It’s shorter height will mean less
floppiness when blooming and ultimately less maintenance! Plants require full
sun and well-drained soils, especially during winter. Shearing the spent flowers
will help to invigorate the clump. Looks good growing along a wall or the front
of the mixed perennial bed where its flowers and fragrance can be most enjoyed.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’
Candytuft (Zone
3)
This cultivar is an improved selection of the straight species having a more compact,
8-10", less sprawling
habit. ‘Snowflake' blooms in Early season with many clusters of large white flowers. The fragrant flowers last for at least
several weeks. The tough, dark evergreen foliage is an attractive selling point. The flowers are shown off nicely against this
dark foliage . Plants require full sun to part-shade, well-drained soil, and are heat and drought tolerant. This selection would
be great in rock gardens, wall plantings, and troughs.
...............Available in 1-Quart
and IMPACT containers.
Iris ‘Baby Blessed’
Dwarf Bearded Iris (Zone 3)
This early blooming Iris has soft-yellow self blooms over gray-green
foliage. The flowers are usually 3-4" wide with tufts of hairs on the falls.
This plant only grows 10" tall but is sure to please full sun garden with
well-drained soil. Plants may rebloom in the fall.
...............Not available for 2008.
Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’
Crested
Iris (Zone 3)
A petite beauty in the woodland garden, this plant blooms with 3" pale blue
flowers and golden crests. The blooms create an inviting display in the spring.
Plants grow just 6-8" tall in full to part shade. It is an eastern U.S. native
and an easy to grow variety.
...............Available in 1-Quart only. Limited
quantities.
Iris ‘Jewel Baby’
Dwarf Bearded Iris (Zone 3)
Intense purple self flowers with a mauve beard are borne on 12" tall plants
in spring. The 3-4" wide flowers have tufts of hairs on the falls and sit nicely
atop the gray-green foliage. This Iris makes a wonderful addition to the mixed
border and is also perfect for cut flowers. Plants thrive in full sun and moist
well-drained soil and tend to rebloom in fall to adding late-season color to the
garden!
..............Not available for 2008.
Iris ‘Sun Doll’
Dwarf Bearded Iris (Zone 3)
This little gem belongs to a group that is generally one of the earliest
Irises to bloom in the spring (April-May). It has bright yellow ruffled flowers
and grows to about 10" tall. It has a stout habit with wide pale green leaves.
It prefers full sun, moist soil and good drainage.
..............Not available for 2008.
Iris sibirica ‘Butter and Sugar’
Siberian
Iris (Zone
3)
This summer flowering cultivar has bright butter-yellow falls and clear
white standards. It grows to 2’ tall and adds a vertical element to the mixed
border or bog garden. The flowers are also excellent for cutting. The ideal
location for this plant is in full sun and moist well-drained soil.
...............Available
in 1-Quart container only.
Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’
Siberian
Iris (Zone 3)
This
is probably the most widely used and recognized siberian Iris cultivar in the trade. This excellent reliable selection has dark
vivid purple blooms that are produced in Early to Mid-season. Like other siberian Iris cultivars it requires a constantly moist
soil and a full sun site. The plants are great cut flowers and add a vertical element to the landscape with its narrow grass-like
foliage maturing at 36".
...............Available in 1-Quart
and IMPACT containers.
Iris sibirica ‘Gull’s Wing’
Siberian Iris Zone 3
One of the latest cultivars to bloom. White flowers with wide falls bloom
atop 30-36" tall stems. It prefers moist acidic soil and full to part sun.
..............Not available for 2008.
Iris sibirica ‘Pink Haze’
Siberian Iris Zone 3
Lavender-pink blooms with white edges to the falls. Plants reach
30-36" tall and prefer moist acidic soil in full to part sun.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Iris sibirica ‘White Swirl’
Siberian Iris (Zone 3)
This beautiful selection has large ruffled white flowers with a pale yellow throat. The flowers
are held on 30" stems above the nice sword-like foliage. Siberian Iris’ are easy to grow in a wide range of soils and full sun to
partial shade. They make wonderful cut flowers and are also nice in mixed containers.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Iris versicolor
Blue Flag (Zone 2)
This is another great U. S. native that is versatile and easy to grow. It is
native to wet sites such as bogs and marshes, but grows well in average soils,
also. So it will be happy growing in a perennial border as well as a wet
woodland site. It is a late spring bloomer with blue flowers and a yellow
throat. Grows well in full sun to part shade.
..............Not available for 2008.
Isotoma fluviatillis (Laurentia fluviatillis)
Laurentia (Zone 5)
This plant is a short little groundcover reaching only 1" tall and producing
tiny light-blue flowers in the early-season. Lauretia grows well in sun or
shade. This would be a great selection for containers or edging in the mixed
border.
...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart containers.
Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’
Japanese Aster (Zone 5)
This easy to grow dwarf selection of the underused Japanese Aster has pale-blue,
daisy-like flowers that bloom throughout the summer. ‘Blue Star’ grows to 24"
tall and is great for attracting butterflies to the garden. Excellent to use in
cut flower arrangements. Prefers full to part sun and well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Kalimeris pinnatifida ‘Hortensis’
Japanese Aster (Zone 4)
Kalimeris is one of those reliable, yet underused perennials that deserves more attention in the
industry. ‘Hortensis' produces masses of white, daisy-like, semi-double flowers that will bloom for most of the summer. The
flowers fade to a light pink in fall. This selection will grow to 2-3' in a sun to part-shade area, with well-drained soil
especially in winter. The medium green leaves hold up well through hot summers. This perennial appears to be very disease and pest
resistant, with generally little or no maintenance required for healthy performance.
..............Not available for 2008.
Kalimeris ‘Shogun’
Japanese Aster (Zone 5)
This variegated Kalimeris has a creamy-yellow leaf margin that matures to
white. Lavender flowers are borne in late summer on compact 18" tall plants.
This easy to grow perennial is an excellent choice for the mixed border or
container!
..............Available in 1-Quart only.
Kirengeshoma palmata
Yellow
Waxbells (Zone 5)
This is a wonderful collectors plant for the moist shade garden! The bold
green foliage provides an excellent back drop for other shade-loving plants.
Waxy, yellow, bell-shaped flowers bloom in Mid to Late-season on 3-4' tall plants.
Plants grow best in part shade to shade environments and moist soils that are
high in organic matter.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Knautia macedonica
Knautia (Zone 4)
Knautia is a relatively little known perennial species, formerly referred to as Scabiosa rumelica. Its double red
Scabiosa-like flower heads bloom in Mid-season atop wiry flower stems. The plants grow to 24" and have dark green mounded foliage.
Dr. Alan Armitage recommends a light pruning in late spring or early summer to promote fuller, less scraggly plants. They require
full sun and well-drained average garden soil and are prolific seeders. This plant, with its unusual dark red flower color,
should be used more often!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Limited quantities.
Knautia macedonica
'Mars Midget'
Knautia (Zone 5)
This cultivar is a shorter, more
compact variety than the straight species of Knautia. It still has the same deep
ruby-red scabiosa like flowers on tall wiry stems. It blooms mid summer into
fall and prefers full sun and good drainage. Grows 12-14" tall. It is a friendly
variety that will probably self seed and visit elsewhere in your garden.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet'
Red Hot Poker (Zone
5)
A shorter variety, but it still packs a punch! Blooms in shades of red,
pink, yellow, and orange and flowers in mid to late summer. It is a heavy
bloomer that will draw attention to any perennial border. The blooms also make
good cut flowers. Plants grow to 2’ in full sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Pfitzer’s Hybrid’
Red
Hot Poker (Zone 5)
This cultivar has a mix of flowers in orange, red, and yellow. The blooms are borne on a
spike-like inflorescence that stands up well in the garden. The flower spike will usually have several flower colors on the flower
stems at the same time – one color opening at the top of the stem while a second color is evident at the bottom. The foliage is
basal with long, narrow leaves. Often times the foliage will grow to at least 2-3' with the flower spikes held above the foliage.
This blooms in Mid-season and prefers a protected site with well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Herman’s Pride’
Yellow
Archangel (Zone 4)
This perennial is a compact, upright clump forming selection of the spreading groundcover
Lamiastrum galeobdolon. It has beautiful silvery-green variegated foliage with ¾" yellow flowers. The flowers are nice, but the
plants in this Genus are primarily grown for their beautifully mottled foliage. It blooms in Early season atop 12" mounded plants.
This cultivar is very easy to grow requiring a part-shade to shaded area and average to dry soil. This cultivar and its parent
plant both make vigorous groundcovers in dry shade.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Silver Spangles’
Dead
Nettle (Zone 3)
This ground cover has a more intense silvery-white variegation than
‘Herman’s Pride’. The yellow blooms are a nice contrast to the foliage in early
season. 'Silver Spangles' is slightly more compact in habit than the species.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Variegatum’
Yellow
Archangel (Zone 4)
This perennial species is a
low growing groundcover that spreads by underground stolons. It has ¾" yellow flowers in Early season and beautiful silvery-green variegated foliage. It will form a nice dense
massing in part-shade to shade. It is very easy to grow and does well in dry shade, which is usually a difficult area for
perennials to thrive. It grows to 6" tall and responds well to heavy pruning if the plants become too scraggly. This makes a very
utilitarian ground cover in part-shade and is a very tough grower.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’
Spotted
Dead Nettle (Zone
3)
This foliage on this striking cultivar is sure to brighten any garden! The
neat green leaves have stunning gold edges and are topped with rosy mauve
flowers in spring and summer. Reaching a height of 8” tall and 2’ wide it is
ideal choice as ground cover for the front of the border and also in containers.
Plant in part-shade and moist well-drained soil for best garden performance.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ (PP11122)
Spotted
Dead Nettle (Zone 5)
Attractive,
orchid flowers bloom in spring and rebloom in fall on this fairly new introduction. The foliage is silver with blue-green edges
and has good disease resistance. It prefers part shade to shade. It grows 4-8" tall, and can tolerate many soil conditions
therefore making it a very versatile ground cover.
...............Available in 1-Quart
only.
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’
Spotted
Dead Nettle (Zone 3)
What a fantastic cultivar! The clear-pink flowers and common silvery-green variegated foliage make this plant an
instant eye-catcher. It seems to be a bit more resilient in term of maintaining clean unspotted foliage. This is probably one of
the best varieties on the market today. It requires a part-shaded area with average to moist soil. The plants bloom in Early to
Mid-season, and sporadically through the summer. If Lamiums get too scraggly and overgrown they respond well to heavy pruning and
rejuvenate themselves readily. This cultivar grows to 10".
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ (PP15890)
Spotted
Dead Nettle (Zone
4)
This newer variety has the same bright, clean foliage as other Lamiums, but
the flowers are larger and a deeper shade of lavender. It grows 4-8" tall in
part to full shade.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’
Spotted
Dead Nettle (Zone 3)
‘White Nancy' grows 6-8", and as the name implies, bears white flowers over the typical
silvery-green variegated foliage. It requires a moist to average garden soil in part-shade. An excellent, tough groundcover
capable of filling in open spaces in the garden. If it gets too open or leggy, it can be easily be pruned back quite hard to
rejuvenate new clean basal foliage. Although the flowers are a bonus, Lamiums are primarily grown for their bright silvery
foliage. This blooms in Early to Mid-season with some sporadic bloom through summer.
...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart
containers.
Lathyrus
latifolius Mix of Colors
Sweet Pea Vine (Zone
5)
This is seed grown mix containing pink,
white and red. Sweet Peas are easy to gorw in a full sun site with average soil
moisture. Blooms in summer for many weeks. Grows to about 6' and needs the
support of a trellis or other garden structure.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lavandula angustifolia
‘Blue Cushion’ (PP9119)
Lavender (Zone
5)
This is a beautiful compact selection with lavender flowers (similar in
color to ‘Munstead’) appearing freely throughout the summer months. ‘Blue
Cushion’ grows to only 16” tall and would be excellent for a low hedge or mixed
into the border or herb garden. Like all the lavenders we grow, it requires
excellent winter drainage to overwinter successfully.
A Blooms of Bressingham
introduction.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
Lavender (Zone
5-6)
Lavenders are wonderful, classical English Garden plants. They have been grown throughout the
years for their nicely scented sweet foliage. The foliage is used for many purposes, although mainly for fragrant oil production.
Herb growers also make perfumes and potpourri from this plant. The evergreen, fragrant foliage is grayish-green in color and
boasts dark purple flowers in Mid-season. ‘Hidcote' grows to 12" and has darker purple flowers than some of the other Lavender
cultivars. In general, lavenders require a full sun site and excellent drainage in order to overwinter successfully.
...............Available in 3" Herb, 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Lavandula angustifolia
‘Lavance Purple’
Lavender (Zone 5)
A new dwarf cultivar, bred to be a
little shorter (10") with a compact growth habit. It flowers the first year with
deep purple sepals and petals. Plants are great to use as a border with their
fragrant foliage and flowers. Prefers full sun and excellent drainage,
especially in the winter.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’
Lavender (Zone
5-6)
‘Munstead' grows 12-18", roughly 6" taller than ‘Hidcote' and has lighter purple flowers that
appear in Mid-season. Like other lavenders, this cultivar is used for oils, fragrances, and perfumes. Lavenders are good for the
front of borders, massing, and as herbaceous shrubs in knot gardens and hedges. They seem to be relatively disease and pest free,
except that they require excellent drainage. It is imperative to improve the drainage in a planting area to insure successful
overwintering of these plants.
...............Available in 3" Herb, 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Lavandula
‘Dilly Dilly'
Lavender (Zone 5)
‘Dilly Dilly’ is a great lavender having both attractive foliage and flowers.
Large, fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes grow above clean silver-gray foliage.
Plants grow 12-14" tall and require full sun with very well-drained soil,
especially in winter. Flowers are touted as being extremely fragrant and great
for cutting. With its' large fragrant flowers and clean foliage, this looks like
a real winner!
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lavandula x intermedia
‘Provence’
Lavender (Zone
5-6)
A hybrid cross of common and spike
lavenders that has produced what we think (and desperately hope) is a lavender suitable for Ohio winters. Some references list
this as a Zone 6 plant (winter hardiness) but we have had great success with this hybrid in our Zone 5(b) garden. ‘Provence' is
taller and more upright than common lavender, growing to 24" tall. The long flower spikes are borne in Mid-season and are a
lighter shade of blue than the common lavender cultivars, but are still very showy in the garden. The foliage is silver-gray and
very fragrant because of the high oil content of this hybrid. Its growth habit makes this an excellent choice for edging and
formal hedges in the knot garden. We will update you on the continued survivability of this choice lavender!
...............Available in 3" Herb, 1-Quart and IMPACT
containers.
Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’
Brass Buttons (Zone
5)
A very cute little groundcover! This is a very tight growing, low to the
ground plant. The evergreen leaves have a fern-like texture and are a very dark
purple. Button-like flowers are borne on short stalks. Great to use in walkways,
between stepping stones or just in the border. Literally grows to just 1" and
can spread up to 2’. Can tolerate sun or shade.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Leucanthemum ‘Aglaia’
Shasta Daisy (Zone 5)
This unusual cultivar has super cool fringed white petals surrounding gold
centers! The 3" blooms are produced throughout summer and are great for
attracting butterflies or using in fresh arrangements. Deadheading will promote
continual bloom. Grows 30-36" in full sun and well-drained soil. Needs good
drainage during wet winters. A great long-blooming selection for summer color!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Leucanthemum ‘Alaska’
Shasta
Daisy (Zone 4)
Shasta daisies are indispensable plants for the garden. ‘Alaska' is an older excellent blooming
cultivar that will grow 24-36" tall. It bears large, single, white flowers in Mid to Late-season that are wonderful for cutting.
...............Available in 1-Quart only
Leucanthemum
'Amelia'
Shasta
Daisy (Zone 4)
Large, single, white blossoms with a golden center measure 5" across! Robust
plants are grown from seed so their individual heights may vary but will average
40". Flowers appear from early to late summer. 'Amelia' was given a 5-star
rating by the Chicago Botanic Gardens after 7 years of trials. Only 'Amelia' and
'Becky' received such high honors!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Leucanthemum 'Becky’
Shasta
Daisy (Zone 4)
‘Becky' is undoubtedly one of the best Shasta daisies currently in the trade. This selection is older
than many of the other varieties available, but well worth trying if you haven’t already! This 36" cultivar bears large, single,
sturdy blooms that hold themselves up well even in storms. ‘Becky' is a strong performer in the landscape appearing to be less
prone to floppiness than other selections. This cultivar bloomed sporadically from summer into fall in our display garden, with
repeated deadheading. The clean, tough foliage makes it an attractive addition to the garden. Like most other Shasta daisies it
appreciates full sun and rich, well-drained soil for optimal growth. 2003
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Leucanthemum ‘Crazy Daisy’
Shasta
Daisy (Zone 4)
This is a fun new cultivar with 2-3" semi-double flowers with showy frilly
petals. The flowers appear in Mid to Late-season and bloom more heavily if
deadheaded throughout the season. ‘Crazy Daisy’ grows best in full sun and a
rich well-drained soil. Grows to about 24" tall.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Leucanthemum 'Marconi’
Shasta
Daisy (Zone 4)
‘Marconi' is a commonly used cultivar that produces large, double white 3" diameter blooms. It will
grow 24-36" in a rich, well-drained soil and a sunny site. If you want a variety with double flowers that has performed well in
the trade, try this one. Like other Shasta daisies, it benefits from periodic deadheading to promote continual bloom. They also
make excellent cut flowers.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Leucanthemum ‘Phyllis
Smith’
Fringed
Shasta Daisy (Zone 4)
This beautiful shasta daisy has very
showy, finely-fringed, white petals that surround yellow centers. This more
compact selection grows 18-20" tall and blooms in summer. Plant in full sun and
well-drained soil.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Leucanthemum Polaris®
Shasta Daisy (Zone 3)
The best daisy for cutting, this
cultivar boasts crisp white flowers that sometimes reach 7" in diameter. Plants
themselves grow up to 48" tall with strong, robust foliage. This makes a great
back or middle of the border plant. As with the others, these plants prefer
sunny sites and prefer little maintenance except for deadheading which will
promote more flowers through the summer.
...............Available in 1-Quart
and IMPACT containers.
Leucanthemum ‘Snowcap’
Shasta Daisy (Zone 4)
This cultivar is the result of great horticultural breeding by the most noted
plantsman, Alan
Bloom of England. ‘Snowcap' is probably the best
dwarf
selection available on the
market. Its low growing
10" habit makes it more resistant to weather extremes than its taller brethren. ‘Snowcap' bears long-lasting, single, white blooms
borne over a short bushy mound of dark green foliage. Like ‘Becky’, ‘Snowcap' is one of the absolute best daisy varieties
available to the consumer. With periodic deadheading this variety will easily bloom on and off throughout summer into fall. Like
all other daisies, ‘Snowcap' appreciates full sun, and a rich, well-drained soil. Try ‘Snowcap' if you need an awesome dwarf
selection for your garden. A
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Leucanthemum ‘Summer Snowball’
Shasta
Daisy (Zone 4)
Another tall growing selection, reaching up to 36", with large double white
flowers in Mid-season. The flowers are an excellent choice for cut flower
arrangements! It grows best in full sun and a rich well-drained soil. Deadhead
for longer more continuous bloom.
A
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Leucanthemum 'Sunshine' ('Sonnenschein')
Shasta Daisy (Zone 5)
This is a great selection of Shasta Daisy with both yellow flower centers and
lemon-yellow flower petals. Flower color brightens to a creamy white as they
mature. Flowers are very large, between 3-5" across. Plants grow 30-36" tall and
bloom in early to late summer. Prefers full sun, well-drained soils, and some
afternoon shade to enhance the flower color. Low to average moisture
requirement. Makes a great cut flower and attracts butterflies. Would make a
great addition to the summer perennial border. Deadheading will encourage more
rebloom and keep plants vigorous.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Plum’
Bitterroot (Zone
3)
Succulent dark green basal rosettes look unassuming and grow just a few
inches tall. However, gorgeous little flowers appear in pinks and purples with
hints of orange that make you take notice. Long blooming and showy, but a little
more difficult to grow. It grows best in the cracks and crevices of stone walls
or walkways in full sun where the drainage is excellent. A treat for someone
looking for a challenge.
...............Available in 1-Quart only. Limited
quantities.
Liatris spicata
Gayfeather (Zone
3)
A
great native species for borders, cutting gardens, and prairie plantings. The purple flowers appear on 36" spikes in Mid-season
atop fine textured foliage that is insignificant after flowering. As expected with many native prairie plants, Liatris grow best
in full sun and average, well-drained garden soils. Great in combination with native daisy-type flowers in the wild garden.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’
Gayfeather (Zone
3)
Culturally identical to the species, this cultivar produces creamy white flowers in Mid-season on 36" tall spikes.
Great in prairie plantings as well as the garden border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
Gayfeather (Zone
3)
This plant is generally regarded as the best of the spicata cultivars for
the garden. It is a shorter form that grows to only 18" tall while still
producing numerous spikes of lavender flowers. It is a selection of our U.S.
native species, so it is well suited to gardens in our area. Excellent as a cut
flower or for attracting wildlife to the garden! Grows best in full sun and
well- drained soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Ligularia dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ (PP16113)
Bigleaf
Ligularia (Zone 4)
This is a species that is grown as much for its’ bold foliage as for its’
flowers. This selection has dark maroon leaf tops with dark purple undersides.
The orange-yellow flowers in late-season contrast nicely with the foliage.
Plants prefer a moist humus-rich soil in full sun for best performance. Grows to
40" tall with a similar spread.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Ligularia stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’ (P.P14621)
Ligularia (Zone 5)
This striking compact version of ‘The Rocket’ has golden yellow flowers on
plants that reach only 24-36" tall. Large, bold leaves with dark stems create
nice texture for the woodland or shade garden. The foliage will wilt daily in
hot sunny sites but it will rebound nicely in the cool of evening. Perfect for
the small garden!
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’
Ligularia (Zone 5
)
An
excellent specimen when sited correctly in the part-shade border. Spikes of bright yellow flowers reach up to 5' tall in
Mid-season. The foliage is bold but nicely cut to provide interest when not in bloom. Requires a rich, moist, organic soil with
some afternoon shade in hot summer. The foliage will completely wilt daily in hot sunny sites but it will rebound nicely in the
cool of evening. A
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Lilium
Garden
Lily (Zone 5)
These hardy garden lilies are known as ‘Asiatic Hybrids,' and are noted for their bright flower
colors. They should be planted in full sun to partial shade in a loamy, well-drained soil of moderate fertility. Good winter
drainage is a key to overwintering these beauties! Flowering times are in June
and July. Our varieties are genetic dwarfs, with most staying
under 2' tall at bloom. Note: These are named varieties that will
be labeled prior to shipping.
.............Available in
1-Quart
container:
Orange, Pink, Red, White, and Yellow.
Lilium
‘America’
Asiatic Garden Lily (Zone 5)
This beautiful asiatic hybrid lily has large dark red flowers that
are perfect for cutting. ‘America’ grows to 40” tall and is appropriate
for the middle to the back of the mixed border. Requires a well-drained
average garden soil and would probably benefit from a light winter mulch
in colder regions.
...............Not available for 2008.
Lilium auratum
‘Le Reve’
Oriental Garden Lily (Zone 5)
Another excellent choice for fragrance in the garden. ‘Le Reve' has
fragrant, large, soft-pink
lightly spotted flowers in Mid-season. In the garden it grows to 30" tall and is also excellent for cutting. Plants
require excellent drainage especially in winter! Plant in a rich, sandy-loam and full sun with an added winter mulch for
best results.
..............Not available for 2008.
Lilium Brazilia
®
Oriental Lily (Zone 3)
This new selection features 5"
pure-white flowers with lavender speckles at the center of the flower.
As the flower matures a promenent lavender edge appears. Blooms in
Mid-summer and requires full sun and a well-drained soil. Grows to 36".
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Lilium ‘Garden Party’
Oriental Lily (Zone 3)
This unique cultivar has fragrant white flowers highlighted by
golden-yellow stripes down the center of each petal. Grows to 16-18" in
full to part-sun with average well-drained soils. The large and showy
flowers are great to use in fresh arrangements!
...............Not available for 2008.
Lilium
‘Mona Lisa’
(PP7379)
Oriental Garden Lily (Zone
5)
Classified by some as a "miniature" oriental lily, ‘Mona Lisa' grows 18-24" tall in the garden. It has
rich pink fragrant flowers with a distinctive white edge that are excellent for the front of borders. Best if planted in mass,
these lilies need a very well-drained, sandy-loam soil high in organic matter and a winter mulch for best performance.
Plant in full sun.
...............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Lilium ‘Rodolfa’
Oriental Lily (Zone
3)
‘Rodolfa’ is an attractive cultivar with large, fragrant, pure-white
flowers. Grows to 24" in full to part-sun with average well-drained
soils. Great for planting in containers or at the edge of the deck or
patio where the fragrance can be appreciated!
...............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Lilium
‘Stargazer’
Oriental Garden Lily (Zone 5)
An
oriental hybrid lily that is late-blooming (August) and extremely fragrant. ‘Stargazer' has large pink and white flowers
that are excellent for cutting. In the garden ‘Stargazer' grows to 28" tall and should be planted in mass for best effect.
Oriental lilies are a little more demanding than the Asiatics requiring a sandy loam soil rich in organic matter for
excellent winter drainage. In zone 5, winter mulch is recommended for a bit of extra protection.
...............Available
in 1-Quart container only.
Limonium latifolium
Sea
Lavender (Zone 3)
Used almost exclusively as a cut flower, Sea Lavender can also be used as filler in the perennial border if
excellent drainage is provided. The lavender-blue flowers appear in mid-summer and reach approximately 30" tall. Plant in full sun
to part-shade and because of disease problems they should be spaced widely (18") in the garden and be planted in a well-drained
soil. And did I mention? Plant them in well-drained soil!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Linum perenne ‘Saphir’
Flax (Zone
4)
Sapphire blue flowers are produced on this 10" perennial in late spring and early summer.
They are ¾" wide and long blooming. The foliage is pale blue-green and has a fine, airy texture, which helps the flowers really
stand out. The plants require full sun and must have good winter drainage. This cultivar would be excellent in mass or in the
border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lobelia Fan Series
The hybrids in this series are known for their strong, well-branched stems and
upright habit. They perform great in containers as well as the landscape and the
tubular flowers are sure to attract hummingbirds and make great cut flowers.
Lobelia Fan® 'Blue'
Cardinal Flower (Zone 6)
Deep-blue flower spikes atop dark green
foliage. Plants grow to 28" tall in bloom.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lobelia Fan®
'Deep Rose'
Cardinal Flower (Zone 6)
Dark-rose flower spikes atop bronze
foliage and flower stems. Grows to only 20" in flower.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lobelia Fan®
'Salmon'
Cardinal Flower (Zone 6)
Long-blooming salmon-pink flowers atop
bronze foliage and flower stems. Plants grow to 24" tall in bloom.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lobelia fulgens
'Queen Victoria'
Cardinal Flower (Zone 5-6)
Beautiful red flower spikes bloom above
reddish-bronze foliage. Set apart from the straight species due to its vigor and
flower output. Plants grow 3-5' when in flower and prefer full to part sun and
average to consistent moisture.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lobelia 'Grape
Knee Hi' (PP13264)
Cardinal Flower (Zone 6)
This hybrid is a fairly dwarf cardinal
flower with deep-purple flowers that appear in midsummer. The flowers are
sterile which results in a much longer bloom time than the usual species
cardinal flower. Plants grow best in full sun to part-shade in average to moist
but well-drained soils. Plants grow to 25" in flower.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’
Cardinal Flower (Zone 4)
This is a new lobelia for us from Terra
Nova Nurseries. Reported to have copious quantities of immense rose-pink
flowers! We are excited about this one and will let you know more about it as we
gain experience. Plants reach 36" tall when in flower. Grow in full sun to
partial shade.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lobelia ‘Ruby Slippers’
Cardinal
Flower (Zone 5)
We won’t lie, sometimes this plant is a little difficult to establish in the garden, but wow is success beautiful.
Ruby-red flowers on tall spikes reaching 3' tall. Grows best in a waterside location and part-shade. The medium green foliage
continues to photosynthesize throughout the winter so don’t cover or completely cut back the foliage or diseases and die-back will
likely follow. A great hummingbird attractant.
..............Not available for 2008.
Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina'
Late Dutch Honeysuckle (Zone
5)
Fragrant purple-red flowers with a soft pink throat bloom all summer long on
this popular climbing vine. Plants require a trellis or arbor and are wonderful
for attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Plants grow 15-18' long and should be
planted in full sun.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lonicera sempervirens
‘John Clayton’
Honeysuckle (Zone 4)
Beautifully fragrant pale-yellow
flowers bloom from June through November. This compact selection grows only 3-6’
making it a great choice for smaller areas. Plant in full sun to partial shade.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Early Summer 2008.
Lonicera x japonica
‘Mandarin’ (PP11083)
Honeysuckle (Zone 3)
Bright orange flowers with yellow
centers bloom on this hardy vine from late spring through early summer. In
spring the leaves emerge a nice bronze color and then mature to a glossy deep
green for added interest! A great vine for covering a large area as plants can
grow up to 20’. Plant in full sun to part shade. From the University of British
Columbia breeding program.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Lupinus Gallery Series Mix
Lupine (Zone
3)
Large gorgeous flower spikes in shades of blue, red, pink, yellow and white
fill the air with a fragrance all its own. This plant is sometimes hard to grow
and when grown successfully, is usually short lived. However, the flower show in
spring is well worth the time. It is best to plant these in the fall, as they do
not like hot summers. They prefer full sun or part shade and rich well-drained
soil. Grows 24-30" tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart only. Limited
quantities.
Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese
Cross (Zone 3)
An old-time favorite that still deserves a place in the full-sun border. Clusters of scarlet flowers appear at the
top of 30" tall flower stalks. The flowers are best if used in mass and their scarlet color is likely to attract hummingbirds to
the garden. Maltese Cross should be grown in moist, well-drained, fertile soils in full sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lychnis coronaria
Rose
Campion (Zone 4)
A short-lived species that self-sows readily so as to appear perennial in the garden. Rose Campion has
silvery-green foliage that is topped by masses of rose to magenta flowers in Early to Mid-season. The foliage is somewhat
unsightly after blooming and should be cut back to clean up the garden. Be sure to give this species plenty of room as it will
grow to a 30" by 30" mass by the second season. The best location for this species is in full-sun until mid-afternoon and then
some shade. It must be planted in a well-drained soil to overwinter successfully.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’
Hairy Loosestrife (Zone
2)
Deep wine colored foliage grows 2-3’ tall in sun or shade. Flowers are an
open cup shape and accent the foliage with their sunny yellow color. Blooms in
mid summer. Doesn’t overtake, like some other Lysimachias may.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima
Loosestrife (Zone
5)
This little groundcover is as cute as button! The
small, yellow, starry flowers bloom in mid-season and sit above the true green
foliage. It grows only 1-2" tall so it is perfect for between flagstones or in
the rock garden.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lysimachia punctata
‘Golden Alexander’ (PP13547)
Loosestrife (Zone 4)
Pale yellow and green variegated
foliage is the draw of this plant. It is very showy, but not overpowering.
Especially nice when the sun is shining on it, making the foliage glow. Yellow
blooms appear around and up the stems in summer. Just like its relative L.
‘Alexander’, this plant is easy to grow with a nice upright growth habit. It
grows best in full sun. Grows 36" tall.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.
Lysimachia nummularia
Creeping
Jenny (Zone
4)
An easily spreading groundcover, this perennial can be used to fill in
questionable areas. Yellow flowers bloom in early summer over long trailing
foliage with round leaves. It grows 1-2" tall in full sun to part shade.
...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart containers.
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Goldi’
Golden
Creeping Jenny (Zone 4)
A golden variety of the above. Foliage becomes more chartreuse and bright
when in a sunny spot. It adds a great contrast to darker foliage.
...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart containers.
Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander' (PP10598)
Yellow Loosestrife (Zone 4)
Golden yellow flowers appear along the stems of this 24" tall plant. The flowers appear in Mid-season lasting
throughout the summer. ‘Alexander' has variegated cream and green foliage and can spread rapidly if grown in a moist, fertile
soil. Best in full sun in mass plantings where the spread will not be viewed as a problem.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Candytuft (Zone
3)
