perennials

P-1 Anemone hupehensis Pamina $10 H 36 P-2 P-3 P-4 Athyrium Ghost: Ghost Fern Baptisia Purple Smoke: False Indigo Buddleia Blue Chip Butterfly Bush $10 $10 $20 H 24-36 H 24-48 H 2-3

key: -sun, -shade, -part shade

Spread 20

Aug - Sept

Lovely semi-double flowers with overlapping rose pink petals and yellow centers on long, graceful, branching stems over an attractive foliage mound of dark green leaves. Lengthy bloom time. Spread 14 Spread 2 Late Spring/Early Summer July Sept Easy shade lover with exquisite, finely cut, apple green fronds frosted in silvery white. When planted among vivid greens, it glows! Fuss free native plant with incredible color. Cooling gray and purple bloom-spikes on rich blue-green foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Truly a break through! Blue Chip remains 2 3 tall with a neater well-branched habit, and continuous flowering. Excellent for smaller spaces and containers. Drought resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant and non-invasive. P-5 P-6 Clematis Tie Dye Clematis Sprinkles $18 $18 H 8-12 H 10-12 Summer Early Summer New! Unique variety with 4 -6 violet blue flowers marbled with white. A vigorous and prolific bloomer. Also new! A free flowering selection with 5 magenta flowers streaked with creamy white.

compares with Clematis, the queen of the flowering vines. Whether used on posts or fences, or following wire frames in boarders, they will enrich the landscape. Give them good soil, reasonable moisture, and shade at their roots.
P-7 Convallaria majalis Bordeaux Lily of the Valley $10 H 6-8 May June Larger flowers and far more of them than any other Lily of the Valley. The fragrant blooms rise out of deep green foliage creating a huge impact. Hardy and carefree. Will naturalize and multiply easily. P-8 P-9 Coreopsis Big Bang Redshift: Redshift Tickseed Delphinium Summer Series $10 $10 H 30-36 H 10-12 Spread 24-30 Spread 8-10 Summer Late Fall Creamy yellow blooms with a red ring in the center become redder as the season shifts into cool nights. Long bloom time, sturdy, a chaotic play on color. Attracts butterlies. Larkspur. New for Delphiniums lovers! This species has the same beloved star-shaped blooms, but in loose, low-growing clusters rather than tall columns. The blooms arise weeks sooner for a longer, richer Delphinium season early to late summer. Compact and very heavy blooming. P-10 Dianthus Fire Star: Pinks $10 H 8 Spread 8-12 All Summer Fire red flowers with a crimson eye appear continuously throughout the growing season. Excellent selection for rock and trough gardens, edging, the front of borders and containers. Evergreen, native, deer resistant. P-11 Echinacea purpurea Fatal Attraction: Coneflower $10 H 26 Spread 12-18 Summer Unique, with vivid pink flowers that outshine your common coneflower. A double row of flowers that stand straight out and never droop, and near black stems that contrast nicely with its green foliage. P-12 Echinacea Harvest Moon: Coneflower $10 H 24 Spread 18-24 June August Deep golden yellow petals on a bright orange cone. The flowers are 4 and have a fantastic rose fragrance. Long blooming and tough as nails.

About Clematis: For beautiful colors, extravagance of blooms, and graceful habit, nothing

prairie natives are colorful and adaptive: they were the jewels of the prairie, and they sparkle in modern flower beds too. They bloom for over two months attracting birds and butterflies year round. They should be watered regularly their first year, but after that they require no pampering. We are offering two very unusual specimens this year.

About Echinacea: Coneflowers are the poster plant of native-plant gardening. These cheerful

P-13 Hosta Blue Mouse Ears: Dwarf Hosta

$15

H 8

Width 12

July

Rare! Exquisite soft blue-green leaves, gently curled with substantial texture. A tightly mounded miniature, it keeps its distinctive color throughout the summer heat, looking as attractive in containers as it does in the shade border. No wonder it was named the 2008 Hosta of the Year! P-14 Heuchera Crimson Curls: Coral Bells $10 H 12-18 Spread 12-18 Spring Extra curly bronze green leaves twist around to reveal red undersides giving depth and texture to the border. Use for edging or in a mixed container. Creamy flowers in late spring. Vigorous. P-15 Heuchera Peppermint Spice: Coral Bells $10 H 8-18 Spread 12 Early Summer Spice up your shade garden with a kaleidoscope of color! Broad green leaves with a silvery overlay, dark green edges, and purplish-red veining. Coloration intensifies in cooler months turning to brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. Lovely pink flowers in early summer.

About Heucheras: Heuchera are a staple in the designers playbook because they are so
versatile and reliable. A garden with Heuchera never looks empty because their beautiful foliage is always there as other plants come in and out of bloom. Great in containers too. Will live just about anywhere. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
P-16 Lamium Orchid Frost $10 H 8 Spread 16 Spring Summer Radiant silver leaves with narrow green margins and sweetly hooded, soft orchid flowers. An unusual, very pretty effect. An eye catching groundcover even when not in bloom. P-17 Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote Superior: Lavender $10 H 12-18 Spread 12-18 June October Lavender has been grown for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers and beautiful appearance. A staple for every sunny garden, its dried flowers are widely used in arrangements and potpourris. White-gray leaves with deep violet blue flower spikes. P-18 Liatris Floristan Violet: Gayfeather $10 H 3 -4 Spread 16 -20 Early Mid Summer Multiple wands of bright violet-purple flowers open from top to bottom in early spring. A very strong vertical accent for the garden and a must for cutting gardens. Attracts butterflies. P-19 Nepeta Montrose White: White Dwarf Calamint $10 H 9 12 Spread 12 All Summer Tiny white flowers cover this compact Calamint throughout the Summer. Delicate green leaves with a pleasing mint like fragrance. This award winning selection will thrive and bloom under neglect. Its fragrance atrracts hummingbirds and pollinators. A great choice for borders and containers. P-20 Polygonatum falcatum Variegatum Solomons Seal $10 H 2 May June Solomons Seal is a delightful and tough perennial plant for the shade garden. The bold variegated foliage adds a unique texture. Solomons seal will slowly form dense colonies of architectural arching stems. Stalks are adorned with rows of bell like flowers that dangle beneath the arching stems. P-21 Phlox divaricata Blue Moon: Blue Phlox $10 H 12-18 Spread 8-12 April May Outstanding flower color. Blue Moon bears many fragrant 5-petaled flowers in early spring. Enjoy a knee-high sea of elegant, violet-blue flowers while attracting hummingbirds and Butterflies to your garden. This Phlox is a long-lived, carefree native groundcover. P-22 Tiarella Crow Feathers $10 H 11 Clumping form - W 8 Spring Bright green leaves, cut, and deeply marked with a black feather. Probably the best winter color of all Tiarella - simply stunning with a brocade of pinks, reds, purples, and blacks. A strong grower with a mounding habit and light pink spring flowers.

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Find us at the carriage house next to West Middle School from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10.

May 9 & 10, 2012

perennial gardens
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Butterfly Garden for Full Sun
A-13 A-13 P-18 P-8 P-4 P-12 P-8 A-21 A-21 A-21 P-11

$90
A-13 P-18 P-4 P-11 P-12 P-8 A-21 Bronze Fennel Liatris Floristan Violet Buddleia Blue Chip Echinacea Fatal Attraction Echinacea Harvest Moon Coreopsis Big Bang Redshift Lantana Bi-Color

Butterflies will add an extra dimension to this full sun garden, which bursts with perennial and annual flowers that are irresistible to these beautiful and beneficial creatures. A variety of blossoms offer nectar to adults, while the soft wispy leaves of Bronze Fennel , nourish the larvae. Butterflies are sun-loving creatures, as are the plants in this garden. Locate it where it receives six or more hours of sun daily. And remember: No pesticides allowed!

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Shade Garden
Here is a garden designed to thrive in the cool shade. Perennials and annuals were chosen for a progression of color from spring through fall with foliage that creates a pleasing combination: bold leaves contrasts with intricate textures and bright leaf patterns. Team this lovely garden with mature trees and create a cool, shaded oasis. (1) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2mp) (2mp) P-15 P-2 P-16 P-20 P-1 A-41 A-43

$90
Heuchera Peppermint Ghost Fern Lamium Polygonatum Anemone Pink Impatiens White Impatiens

P-1 P-20 P-2 A-43

P-20 P-20

A-41

P-15

P-16

hanging baskets
Double-flowered tuberous begonia. Four color choices: HB-1 red, HB-2 pink, HB-3 orange, HB-4 yellow. HB-5 Begonia Angel Wing Lush, graceful green foliage illuminated by glowing rose flowers. HB-6 Fuchsia Beautiful bi-color pendant flowers. Likes shade. HB-7-9 Cascading form. Drought tolerant. Red flowers attract hummingbirds. HB-7 red, HB-8 pink, HB-9 white. HB-10 Impatiens Pastel Mix Single-flowered blooms in pink, lavender, and white. Flowers all summer. Geranium, Ivy HB-14 Begonia Non-Stop HB-11 Impatiens Rosebud Double Double-flowered rosebud form. HB-12-13 Supertunia Vigorous bloomer. Trailing habit. Two color choices: HB-12 purple, HB-13 pink. HB-14-15 Calibrachoa Million Bells

$20.00

Small, profuse, trailing foliage, (petunia-like). Two color choices: HB-14 blue/purple, HB-15 orange/peach. HB-16 Lobelia Gorgeous, intense blue flowers, shade-loving. HB-17 Mixed Hanging Basket Combination of stunning performers designed to last all summer. Please specify sun or shade and color preference.

annualspots
A-1, A-2 Angelonia. Angel faces on snapdragon flowers to 2'. Drought tolerant. Feed lightly. Cut flowers. A-1 pink, A-2 purple. A-3, A-4 Bacopa Snowflake. Tiny blooms from spring to frost. Cascades up to 18". Takes drought. 4" pot. A-3 blue/purple, A-4 snowflake. A-5A-8 Non Stop Begonia. Ideal for shade. Compact double, perfectly formed, medium-sized flowers. Long blooming. Excellent in containers. H 6". A-5 orange, A-6 salmon A-7 red, A-8 yellow. A-9, A-10 Calibrachoa. Million Bells. Flowers are small, profuse, and petunia-like. Trailing foliage. Great in containers. H 710", 4" pot. A-9 blue/purple, A-10 red/burgundy. A-11 Coleus Solar Series. Terrific accent plants for containers or borders. Foliage is colorfully variegated in red, yellow, and orange. H 2840", 4" pot. A-12 Dicondra argentea Silver Falls. Velvety soft silvery leaves, glistening silver stems, Perfect for hanging baskets. Cascading habit spreads up to 6'. Stunning. A-13 Bronze Fennel. Highly aromatic perennial herb with dark, smoky foliage. H 5, Width 5, likes full sun. A-14A-15 Geranium (Pelargonium). Popular plant in three color choices: A-14 red, A-15 salmon. A-16 Heliotrope Marine. Fragrant, deep purple flowers. Heat- and drought-tolerant. 12" 4" pot. A-17, A-18 Impatiens, Rosebud Double. Rosebudlike blooms for the shade. H 12", 4" pot. A-17 pink, A-18 white. A-19, 20 Ipomoea Margarita. Striking ground cover, cascading chartreuse or black heart-shaped leaves. A-19 Blackie, A-20 Marguerita. A-21, A-22 Lantana. Attractive foliage topped with numerous heads of vividly colored flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Blooms June till frost. 4" pot. A-21 bi-color (fiery red/orange/yellow), A-22 yellow. A-23 New Guinea Impatiens. Huge flowers in mixed bright colors. Dark green or bronze foliage. Takes more sun than regular Impatiens. H 12", 4" pot.

4 Pots $4.00 each

A-24, A-25 Nierembergia. Cup Flower. Heat loving. Compact mounding. Smothered in flowers summer through late fall. A-24 blue/purple, A-25 white. A-26, A-27 Petunia (Wave). Vigorous, long-blooming. Trailing habit. Heat-tolerant. A-26 Pink Wave, A-27 Purple Wave (deep, rich magenta). 4" pot. A-28 Scaevola New Blue Wonder. Masses of blue fan-shaped flowers with touch of yellow at the base. Trailing habit looks great in containers, baskets. Loves heat. 4" pot. A-29 Strobilanthes. Persian Shield. Shimmery purple and silver foliage plant. Great for containers. Needs moisture, afternoon shade. H 2436", 4" pot. A-30, 31 Verbena (Trailing Type). Lacy, cascading foliage, brighter green than standard verbena. Drought tolerant. 4" pot. A-30 pink, A-31 purple. A-32 Zinnia Dreamland Mix. Rich mix of yellow, white, pink, orange, and scarlet blooms. Droughtresistant. Very reliable. 8-10" tall.

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A-35, A-36 Alyssum Carpet of Snow. Oldfashioned garden favorite. Low mat of tiny white, sweetly scented flowers. A-35 purple, A-36 white. A-37A-39 Cleome. Spidery flowers up to 60 tall. Reseeds freely. Best planted in groups. A-37 pink, A-38 violet, A-39 white. A-40A-44 Impatiens. Popular choice to bring color to shady spots. 810. A-40 red, A-41 pink/rose, A-42 salmon, A-43 white, A-44 Mix, (pink, purple, & white).

(4 plants) $3.00 Full flats (48 plants) $20.00

A-51, A-52 Verbena. Deep, rich blue flower clusters. Low growing and spreading. Vigorous, with abundant bloom. Remarkably heat and drought tolerant. 8-10 tall A-51 red/rose, A-52 violet/lilac. A-53, A-54 Vinca rosea. Blooms from June until frost, despite heat and drought. Lush 810 foliage. A-53 Peppermint (white with pink eye), A-54 Sunstorm Red (fuchsia). A-55 Salvia farinacea Victoria Blue. Dense spikes of violet blue flowers. A-56, A-57 Zinnia. Award-winning. Bright orange or cherry 2 blooms all summer long. 12-15 tall. Very tough. A-56 Profusion Cherry, A-57 Profusion Fire.

A-45 Lobelia Marine Blue. Intense dark violetblue. 4-6 mounds. Good edging plant. Tolerates full shade. A-46, A-47 Nicotiana. Flowering Tobacco. Easy. 10-14 A-46 Saratoga Lime chartreuse, A-47 Saratoga Mix white, red, pink. A-48A-50 Snapdragon. Mix of purple, pink, white, orange, and yellow blooms. Deadhead for best bloom. A-48 Montego Dwarf Mix 1012, A-49 Ribbon Mix 1824, A-50 Terra Cotta Mix 1418.

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