Plant List E - H

ECHINACEA

'Big Sky'™ Series: "Coneflower". These fragrant beauties are a major breakthrough in Echinacea breeding. The basal- branching habit results in stocky, sturdy plants with many flower stems. Blossoms are large, with wide petals & unusual colors. Blooms July-September. Height 24-30". Zone 5.

          'After Midnight': (Emily Saul) USPPP. Magenta flowers with a black cone on black stems. Very fragrant. Compact habit.

           12-18" tall.
          'Harvest Moon': ('Matthew Saul') USPPP. Broad golden petals with an orange cone.

          'Summer Sky': The first bicolor Echinacea ever! Huge flower are light orange with a

           rose colored halo & an orange cone. Possibly the most fragrant Echinacea, they are

           also among the most prolific bloomers. (PPAF)

          'Sundown': ('Evan Saul') USPPP. Overlapping, vibrant coral petals tipped in pastel

           salmon. Dark green, broad foliage.
          'Sunrise': USPP# 16235. Large, bright lemon yellow flowers with golden green cone &

           drooping petals are 3-4" across. A slightly taller variety.

          'Sunset': P.P.# 16,424. Large, bright electric-orange petals surrounding a brown cone. Fragrant. Height 23-29".

          'Twilight':Rose petals surround unique red cones. Heavily branched & sweetly fragrant.

'Crazy Pink': (Adam Saul) PPAF. "Coneflower". Perennial. Very prolific bloomer. One plant can have 110 open blooms. Height 18-24". Spread 12-18".

purpurea 'Bravado': "Coneflower". Perennial. Coarse, stiff plant, forming large clumps of erect stems 4-5' tall. Leaves oblong, 3-8" long. A rosy red flower with horizontal petals. Long lasting cut flower. Blooms over a long period in summer. Plant in full sun; give average soil & watering. Divide clumps in spring or fall. All zones.

purpurea 'Magnus': "Coneflower". Perennial. Coarse, stiff plant, forming large clumps of erect stems. Plant in full sun; give average soil & watering. Divide clumps in spring or fall. Crowned with deep rose red, 4-5" flowers, this 30-40" Echinacea is useful for background plantings or cuttings.

purpurea 'White Swan': "Coneflower". Perennial. Coarse, stiff plant, forming large clumps of erect stems 24" tall. Leaves oblong, 3-8" long. Long lasting cut flower. An unusual creamy white flower with greenish-yellow centers. Blooms over a long period in summer. Plant in full sun; give average soil & watering. Divide clumps in spring or fall. All zones.

ELAEOCARPUS

decipiens: "Japanese Blueberry Tree" - Shogun® Series. Excellent street, lawn, or park tree; bronzy new growth then glossy green foliage. Ornamental effect from older leaves turning bright red before dropping. Numerous tiny scented white flowers; blue-black olive-like fruit in winter that won't stain sidewalks when crushed. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate-growing to 40-60' tall, 20-30' wide. Zones 8-11.

ERIGERON

karvinskianus: (Often called Vittadinia). "Mexican Daisy or Santa Barbara Daisy". Perennials. Graceful trailing plant 10-20" tall. Leaves 1" long, often toothed at tips. Dainty flower heads ¾" across with numerous white or pinkish rays. Blooms early summer into fall. Sun or light shade. Sandy soil; moderate watering. Drought tolerant. Use as a groundcover in garden beds or large containers. Stands root competition well; invasive unless controlled.

ERYSIMUM

'Apricot Twist': "Wallflower". This perennial's dark green-silver foliage has a loose, upright habit. Atop slender leaves & thin stems, clusters of bright apricot flowers emit a spicy fragrance. Prefers well-drained soil. Full sun - partial shade. Height to 24"; spread to 32". Zone 6-8.

'Bowles Mauve': "Wallflower". Wallflowers are among the first to bloom in spring. Clusters of mauve pink blossoms provide continuous bloom all summer. Nicely fragrant & good for cut flowers. Shrub-like, evergreen plants. Height to 24". Zone 6.

'Fragrant Sunshine': "Wallflower". Delightfully fragrant, bright yellow flowers, some of which are speckled with red. Tidy, compact growth habit. Very long bloom period (April-August). Good for cut flowers. Height to 24". Zone 6.

ESCALLONIA

x exoniensis 'Fradesii': "Pink Princess Escallonia". Enjoy nearly year-round rich, rosy red flower clusters on this upright, compact evergreen shrub. Thrives in coastal conditions. Excellent for screening or hedge, responds well to shearing. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 5-6' tall & wide. Zones 7-9.

'Lou Allen': Dense, compact evergreen shrub to 2-4' tall, 4-6' wide at maturity. Glossy, medium green foliage & medium pink flowers in spring & fall, with some flowers almost all year.

EUGENIA

myrtifolia 'Monterey Bay': "Monterey Bay Brush Cherry". Bold, lush appearance form a full-branching, excellent, tall, evergreen screen or hedge. New growth remains bronze-red over a long season. Creamy white brush-like flowers followed by rose purple fruit. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 15-20' tall, 8-10' wide. Zones 9-11.

EUONYMUS

fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' P.P. #1960: "Emerald Gaiety Euonymus". Deep green leaves edged in sparkling white are tinged pink in winter. Evergreen shrub with a dense erect habit, excellent for small hedges & foundation plantings. Full sun. Moderate grower to 4-5' tall, 3' wide; a climber if supported. Zones 5-9.

fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' P.P. #2231: "Emerald 'n' Gold Euonymus". A colorful evergreen shrub, providing bright green foliage with a gold edge all year long. Its dense mounding habit makes it an excellent small hedge or border plant. Full sun. Moderate grower to 4-5' tall, 3' wide; a climber if supported. Zones 5-9.

fortunei 'Sunrise': A Conard Pyle variety. Broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated green & yellow leaves. Very disease resistant. Springtime yellow deepens to gold in summer. 2-4'x3-4'. Spreading habit. Full sun for best color. Takes pruning very well. Full to part sun. Height to 4'. Zone 5.

japonica 'Green Spire': "Green Spire Euonymus". Well-behaved plant for dense, narrow hedges or screens. Makes a great clipped hedge requiring minimal care for a formal appearance. Naturally narrow habit of growth adapts to small spaces. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate growing to 6-8' tall, 1-2' wide. Zones 7-9.

japonica 'Microphylla': "Boxleaf Euonymus". Needing minimal trimming, this compact shrub is perfect for a low hedge or border. It has a beautiful, formal appearance. Grows well in heat & poor soils. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to 1-2' tall, 1' wide or smaller. Zones 6-9.

japonica 'Microphylla Variegated': "Variegated Boxleaf Euonymus". Handsome, formal appearance to this compact shrub. Perfect as a low hedge needing minimal trimming. White leaf margins provides contrast against dark green shrubs. Tolerates heat & poor soils. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to 1-2' tall, 1' wide or smaller. Zones 6-9.

EUPHORBIA

amygdaloides hybrid 'Efanthia Improved': Brilliant chartreuse flower spikes appear in spring atop smooth, evergreen foliage that takes on a burgundy tint as the weather cools. This new improved variety boasts a bushy, compact habit and non-drooping, non-curling leaves. Height 10-14". Full sun - partial shade. Zones 4-11.

amygdaloides hybrid 'Helena's Blush': A spectacularly variegated form of our popular 'Efanthia', the green & white dappled foliage & eye-popping chartreuse striped flowers add color interest to the landscape & containers. Full sun - partial shade. Height 10-14". Zones 4-11.

characias 'Glacier Blue': "Spurge". Evergreen, cream-edged, blue gray foliage. Cream flowers and bracts with blue gray striping rise above height given : up to 18". Blooms February - May. Height 12-15";spread 18". Full sun-partial shade. Prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil. Uses: rockery, shrub border, woodland garden. Zone 7.

characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' PP#15,715: "Variegated Spurge". This stunning Euphorbia has distinctive & showy, variegated foliage with wide, cream-colored margins & dark green centers. Early spring flower bracts emerge white & cream & continue to look striking well into summer. Mature height is 12-15" in bloom, with a spread of 18". This evergreen beauty is hardy to zone 7, but is also in demand in colder climates as a three season accent or container plant. Full sun.

'Ruby Glow' USPPAF: 'Ruby Glow' has a great habit, is very branched & compact, & presents well in a pot. Its foliage is mahogany in lower light levels & is virtually black in full sun. New foliage is an attractive red. Typically, the flowers have dark red bracts greater than ½". Use in the perennial border & as a container item. USDA Zones 6-11.

'Shorty': Graceful blue green foliage. Red growing tips & bright yellow flowers in winter. Compact, strong, & mounding. Blooms March - May. Full sun to partial shade. Height 15-18"; spread to 15". Zone 7.

x. 'Blackbird': 'Blackbird' has a compact, bushy habit with exceptionally dark purple foliage that gets darker in full sun. In the spring, green yellow flowers contrast nicely with the virtually black foliage. This plant proved itself to be very temperature-tolerant as it survived the scorching 116° heat wave in the Central Valley of California. A great year-round addition for foliar plant choice in the perennial border. Good in containers too. Mature height is about 20" to 2' tall.

x. martinii 'Rudolph': ('Waleuphrud') USPPP. This cultivar was selected for its bright red bracts during winter - reminiscent of Rudolph's nose. Its red nose makes it an interesting winter ornamental in the border or container. Red bracts are followed by yellow green flowers with a red center. Blooms March-May. Height 18-24". Zone 5.

EURYOPS

'Sonnenschoens': "Yellow Bush Daisy". An improved selection of 'Viridis' from Israel. Broader foliage with semi-double, yellow blooms from spring into fall. Full sun. Zone 9.

FATSIA

japonica: (Aralia sieboldii). "Japanese Aralia". Large, fan-shaped leaves add a bold tropical look to the landscape. Great in shaded entryways or patio; perfect for containers or as a houseplant. White flower clusters are followed by black berries. Evergreen. Partial sun. Moderate grower to 5-8' tall, equal width. Zones 8-11.

FEIJOA

sellowiana: "Pineapple Guava". Multiple upright branches form dense structure. Gray-green leaves are felty white underneath. In summer, waxy flower, its petals dark red inside, white outside with showy red stamens; tasty guava-like fruit follows. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 10-15' tall & wide. Zones 8-10.

FELICIA

amelloides 'San Gabriel': "San Gabriel Blue Marguerite". A native of South Africa. It is a rounded, bushy, blooming shrub often grown as an annual. This plant provides a splash of intense color from summer to fall when covered in light to deep blue daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. It has green, oval, slightly aromatic foliage & will bloom nearly continuously if spent flowers are removed. Tolerant of poor soils, it is a highly versatile annual that performs well in containers, rock gardens, & hanging baskets in sunny areas of the garden. Full sun. Height & width is 12-24". USDA zone 12-15.

FERNS

Adiantum capillus-veneris: "Southern Maidenhair Fern". Native to North America. Height to 1½' tall. Fronds twice divided, but not forked. Plants need shade, steady moisture, & soil rich in organic matter. Leaves die back in hard frost. Zones 5-9, 14-24.

Adiantum pedatum: "Five Finger Maidenhair Fern". Native to North America. Fronds fork to make finger-like pattern atop slender 1-2½' stems. General effect airy & fresh; excellent in containers or shaded beds. Plants need shade, steady moisture, & soil rich in organic matter. Leaves die back in hard frost. Zones 1-9, 14-21.

Adiantum x. mairisii: "Mairis's Hardy Maidenhair Fern'. Deciduous. Wonderful hybrid vigor for faster growth & hardier than the Southern Maidenhair Fern. Height 12-18". Part to full shade. Spreading habit. Zones 8-10.

Arachniodes standishii: "Upside-down Fern". Deciduous. Spreading habit. Prominent veins on the top of the frond give the impression you are looking at the bottom. Tall, evergreen, & lighter green than many ferns; this makes a specimen for background or naturalizing in a woodland setting. Height 12-36". Zones 6-9.

Asparagus 'Meyeri': "Meyers Asparagus Fern". Several to many stiffly upright stems to 2' or more, densely clothed with needle-like deep green leaves that give the plant a fluffy look. Forms a 3-4' wide clump. Performs well in containers. A little less hardy than A.d. 'Sprengeri'.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri': "Sprengeri Asparagus Fern". Arching or drooping stems 3-6' long. Shiny, bright green, needlelike leaves, 1" long, in bundles. Bright red berries. Popular for hanging baskets or containers, indoors & out. Train on trellis; climbs by means of small hooked prickles. Used as billowy groundcover where temperatures stay above 24°F / -4°C. Grows in ordinary or even poor soil. Will tolerate dryness indoors. Sun - partial shade.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta': "Compact Sprengeri Asparagus Fern". Arching or drooping stems. Shiny, bright green, needle-like leaves, in bundles. Bright red berries. Popular in hanging baskets or containers, indoors & out. Similar to A.d. 'Sprengeri' but with denser, shorter stems.

Asplenium bulbiferum: "Mother Fern". Outdoors in zones 14 (protected), 15-17, 20-24; house plant elsewhere. From New Zealand. Graceful, very finely cut, light green fronds to 4' tall. Fronds produce plantlets that can be removed & planted. Heavy or medium shade. Hardy to 26°F. Watch for snails & slugs.

Asplenium bulbiferum x oblangatum 'Floralee': "Hardy Mother Fern". Graceful, arching fronds to 2-4'. Hardier than regular Mother Fern. Partial to full shade. Evergreen. Enjoys fairly rich, well-drained soil. Slow to moderate grower.

Cyrtomium falcatum: "Japanese Holly Fern". Fronds to 10" wide, with 3-11 pairs of divisions. Coarse-textured but handsome ferns with firm-textured, glossy fronds. Takes houseplant conditions well. Part-full shade. Height 2-3'. Zones 7-10.

Davallia trichomanoides: "Squirrel's Foot Fern". Very finely divided evergreen fronds to 1' long, 6" wide, rise from light reddish brown furry rhizomes, (like squirrel's feet) that creep over the soil surface. Hardy to 30°F / -1°C; can be used in mild-winter areas as a small scale groundcover in partly shaded areas. Best used in any climate as hanging basket plant.

Dryopteris cycadina: "Shaggy Shield Fern". This excellent fern has distinctive dark green, heavily textured fronds. The black stems accent the fronds quite well. The striking fronds are highly decorative in shady borders or woodland edges. Semi-evergreen. Short-creeping habit. Height 18-36". Zones 5-8.

Dryopteris erythrosora: "Autumn Fern". One of the few ferns with seasonal color value. Fronds are reddish when young, deep green in late spring, summer. Deeply cut fronds. Spreads by under-ground stems. 1½-2' tall. Shade. All zones.

Nephrolepis cordifolia: "Southern Sword Fern". Native to many tropical regions of the world. To 2 -3' tall, 5' wide. Tufts of bright green, narrow (2" wide), upright fronds closely spaced, finely toothed leaflets. Roots often have small, roundish tubers. Plant spreads by thin, fuzzy runners & can be invasive. Will not take hard frosts, but is otherwise adaptable, tolerating poor soil & erratic watering. Good in narrow, shaded beds; can thrive in full sun with adequate water. Effective groundcover; also good in pots & hanging baskets. Often sold as N. exaltata.

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Dallasii': "Dallas Fern". Deep emerald color, compact habit, full appearance, loose feathery look. Has irregular fronds. Top growth adapts to the size of the container. Ideal hanging basket, table fern, or interior groundcover. Tolerates low light & humidity.

Pellaea rotundifolia: "Roundleaf Fern, Button Fern". Small fern with spreading fronds to 1' long. Nearly round leaflets, about ¾" across, are evenly spaced. Pretty fern for contrast with finer textured ferns or to show off in pots, baskets, or raised beds. Hardy to 24°F. Zones 14-17,19-24.

Polystichum munitum: "Western Sword Fern". Native from California to Alaska & Montana. Most seen fern of the redwood forests. Leathery, shiny dark green fronds are 2-4' long, depending on soil & available moisture. Fronds have medium coarse texture, are long lasting when cut. Old plants may have 75-100 fronds. Good for shady beds, along house walls, as large-scale ground cover, in mixed woodland plantings. Grows best in rich soil with organic matter. Established plants need little water.

Polystichum polyblepharum: (P. setosum). "Japanese Lace Fern, Tassel Fern". Lustrous shiny leaf fern adds an elegant look to shaded gardens. Dark green fronds are evenly colored with a frosted reverse along a rusty brown stem. Particularly beautiful when fronds unfurl. A reliable fine textured fern for smaller settings to fill out scant plantings. Plant masses for groundcover, particularly beautiful under flowering shrubs. Well sized for containers. Herbaceous. Shade-partial shade. Slow growing to 2' tall & wide. Hardy. Zones 6-8.

Polystichum x. dycei: "Dyce's Hybrid Holly Fern". This sterile hybrid is one of the largest Holly Ferns in the garden. It is dark green & glossy with a center crown to give it a symmetrical appearance. Semi-evergreen. Height to 48". Zones 6-8.

Rumohra adiantiformis: "Leatherleaf Fern". Deep green, leathery textured fronds arise in dense clusters are perfect in informal gardens or as a filler for shady beds. Cut foliage adds attractive texture to floral arrangements. Effective evergreen spreading groundcover. Great in hanging baskets. Partial shade. To 3' tall & wide. Non-hardy. Zones 9-11.

Sphaeropteris cooperi 'Brentwood': "Australian Tree Fern". 'Brentwood' is a more massive & faster growing cultivar that can become quite large. It is normally grown in #1, #5, or #15 containers for the landscape trade. In areas where hard freezes occur, it can be treated as an annual for a special effect in the garden. Do not let this fern dry out.

Woodwardia fimbriata: "Giant Chain Fern, European Chain Fern". Among the largest native Western ferns, this plant can reach up to 9' tall in wet coastal forests, but it is more typically seen in gardens at 4-5' tall, 3' wide. Spreads by woody rhizomes. Thick, leathery, medium green fronds are erect but spreading toward the top, twice cut but still somewhat coarse. Use near pool or brook, against a shaded wall, or in a woodland garden. Sometimes seen in desert areas where some shade & seepage exist. Slow to get going if dug from existing clumps; nursery plants are vigorous, fast growing. With-stands neglect once well established. Can take full sun in wet spots. Often sold as W. chamissoi or W. radicans.

FICUS

repens: (Ficus pumila). "Creeping Fig". An evergreen vine with juvenile, small, leathery, dark green leaves that mature to larger, dark, thick leaves. Shearing of mature foliage will encourage new juvenile growth. Vigorous growing, clinging, dense branches will adhere to any surface. A handsome choice for climbing walls, poles, arbors, & fences. Full sun-partial shade. Fast growing to 25-30' long. Zones 9-11.

FRAXINUS

americana 'Autumn Purple': "Autumn Purple White Ash". 'Autumn Purple' is noted for its outstanding reddish to deep purple fall color. It is a seedless variety with heavily textured green summer foliage & rounded crown. Leaves are 8-15" long with 5-9 oval leaflets. To 45' high, 40' spread. Deciduous. Full sun. Zone 4.

oxycarpa 'Raywoodi': "Claret Ash, Raywood Ash". Deciduous. Fast growing, medium-size, dark green leaves which turn wine red in fall. Blight resistant. Excellent street & park tree. A compact, round headed tree 25-35' tall, 25' wide. No seeds. Moderate water. Full sun. Zone 6.

FRUIT TREES

APPLE

'Fuji': New apple from Japan, already a favorite in Central California. Sweet, crisp, very flavorful. Dull reddish-orange skin, sometimes russetted. Ripe mid-September. Good pollenizer for other apple varieties. Fairly low chilling requirement. Self-fruitful.

'Gala': Wonderful dessert apple from Ne Zealand. Crisp, nice blend of sweetness & tartness, rich flavor. Skin reddish-orange over yellow. Early harvest, 2-3 weeks before 'Red Delicious'. Good pollenizer for other varieties. Adapted to cold & warm-winter climates. Chilling requirement apparently less than 500 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 4-10.

'Granny Smith': From New Zealand. Large, late, green, all-purpose apple. Crisp, tart, excellent keeper. Requires long summer. Thrives in hot climates. 400 hours. Prolonged bloom; good pollenizer for other apples. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 6-9.

'Gravenstein': Famous for sauce & baking, also used fresh. Crisp, juicy, flavorful, tart apple. Early bloom, early harvest. 700 hours. Pollen-sterile, pollenizer required: Empire, Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious. USDA zones 2-9.

APRICOT

'Blenheim' - (Royal): All purpose freestone, sweet, aromatic, flavorful. Long-time No.1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June harvest in Central California. 500 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Earli-Autumn': Wonderful flavor as tested by Dave Wilson Nursery both fresh & dried. Will please even the most critical of apricot lovers. Late harvest, first 2 week of August. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. No. 5308. USDA zones 7-9.

APRIUM

'Cot-N-Candy': Wonderful new fruit from Zaiger Hybrids. White flesh apricot-plum hybrid. Medium sized with incredible flavor, very sweet & juicy. Ripens early to mid-July. Self-fruitful. 400 hours. Patent Pending. (Zaiger). USDA zones 7-10.

BLACKBERRY

'Black Satin': (Rubus laciniatus 'Black Satin'). Medium to large blackberries. Honey sweet flavor. Vigorous grower, excellent for home gardens. Heavy yielding, semi-erect, thornless type with improved quality & hardiness over the other backyard blackberries. Rarely suckers. Disease resistant. Ripens in July. Cold hardy to zone 5.

BOYSENBERRY

'Thornless': (Rubus ursinus x idaeus 'Thornless'). The Boysenberry is easily grown & very productive, sweet, & juicy. It produces rich, luscious, wine colored berries with a flavor that is a taste of Loganberry, Raspberry, & Blackberry. The berries are easily picked due to the thornless canes on which it is produced.It has very large berries that are 1 ½" in length with a reddish-black color that is non-glossy when ripe. The berry is very juicy & the flavor is excellent with a nice aroma. Very good for fresh eating, canning, freezing, jelly, & syrup. Ripens in June. This plant can be trained to a trellis or fence. Full sun. 5-6' tall & 6-8' spread. Must have winter protections where temperatures go below 5ºF. Zones 4-8.

CHERRY

'Bing': Large, firm, juicy, sweet, nearly black fruit when ripe - superb flavor. The No. 1 Cherry. Mid-season. Large vigorous tree. 700 hours. Pollinated by 'Black Tartarian', 'Van', Rainier'. Also 'Stella' in colder climates.

'Black Tartarian': Medium-sized, nearly black, sprightly flavored fruit in early season. Vigorous, productive tree. 700 hours. Pollenizer required - interfruitful with all popular sweet cherries.

'Lapin': Self-fruitful. Dark red, sweet cherry. Large, firm, good flavor. Similar to 'Van' in color, 'Stella' in shape. Sometimes sold as Self-fertile Bing. Ripe 4 days after 'Bing'. 800 hours.

'Ranier': Large, yellow fruit with a red blush. Sweet & flavorful. Very cold hardy. Mid-season harvest. 700 hours. Pollinated by Van, Lambert, Lapins, Black Tartarian, & Bing. USDA zones 5-9.

'Stella': Self-fruitful - no pollenizer needed. Large, nearly black, richly flavored sweet cherry similar to it's parent, 'Lambert'. Late harvest. 700 hours. Pollenizes 'Bing', except in mild winter climates.

COMBINATIONS

'Cherry' 4N1 : Combination of Bing, Lapin, Rainer, or Van

          'Bing': Large, firm, juicy, sweet, nearly black fruit when ripe - superb flavor. The No. 1

            Cherry. Mid-season. Large vigorous tree. 700 hours. Pollinated by 'Black Tartarian',

            'Van', Rainier'. Also 'Stella' in colder climates.

          'Lapin': Self-fruitful. Dark red, sweet cherry. Large, firm, good flavor. Similar to 'Van' in

            color, 'Stella' in shape. Sometimes sold as Self-fertile Bing. Ripe 4 days after 'Bing'.

            800 hours.

           'Rainier': Large, yellow with red blush. Sweet & flavorful - superior to Royal Ann. Very

            cold hardy. Mid-season harvest. 700 hours. Pollenizer required - interfruitful with

            Van, Lambert, Black Tartarian, & Bing.

           'Van': Very cold hardy, reliable, heavy bearing. Fine fruit similar to Bing, though   

            usually smaller. 700 hours. Pollenizer required - interfruitful with all popular sweet

            cherries.

'Fruit Salad' 4N1: Combination of Gold Dust Peach, Independence Nectarine, July Elberta Peach, Late Santa Rosa Plum, or Blenheim Apricot

           'Gold Dust Peach': Best early season yellow peach: very high scores for flavor &

             overall appeal in Dave Wilson Nursery blind taste tests. Semi-freestone ripens mid

             to late June in Central CA, 2-3 weeks ahead of Redhaven. All-purpose, superb for

             eating fresh. Not an early bloomer. 550 hours. Self-fruitful.

           'Independence Nectarine: Bright red skin, firm yellow freestone. Rich flavor, tangy &

             sweet, one of the best. Consistently very high scoring in taste tests. Winter & frost

             hardy, very reliable producer. Early July in Central CA. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.

           'July Elberta Peach': Also called Early Elberta. Reliable heavy crops. Juicy, sweet,

             very flavorful, yellow freestone fruit for canning, freezing, or fresh use. 500 hours.

             Self-fruitful.

           'Late Santa Rosa Plum': Medium to large reddish-purple skin, red-streaked amber

             flesh. Tart-sweet with rich flavor when fully ripe. Harvest about one month after

             Santa Rosa 500 hours. Self-fruitful.

            'Blenheim Apricot' - (Royal): All purpose freestone, sweet, aromatic, flavorful.

              Long-time No.1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June harvest in Central

              California. 500 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Pluot' 4N1: Combination of Flavor King, Flavor Queen, Flavor Supreme, or Dapple Dandy

           'Flavor King': Taste test winner. Unique plum-apricot hybrid with sensational

              bouquet & sweet spicy flavor. Reddish-purple skin, crimson flesh. Harvest mid-

              August in Central California. Naturally small tree, 400-500 hours. Pollinated by

              Flavor Supreme, Santa Rosa, or Late Santa Rosa. Pat. No. 8026.

           'Flavor Queen': Exquisite new fruit, a plum/apricot hybrid. Candy-like sweetness,

             wonderfully pleasing flavor. Greenish-yellow skin, amber-orange flesh. Prolonged

             harvest: mid-July thru August. 4-500 hours. Pollenized by early blooming Pluot or

             Japanese plum such as Burgundy. Pat. No. 7420.

           'Flavor Supreme': Taste test winner. Plum-apricot hybrid with sweet, richly flavored,

             firm red flesh. Greenish-maroon mottled skin. June harvest in Central California,

             about two weeks before Santa Rosa. 700-800 hours. Pollinated by Santa Rosa, Late

             Santa Rosa, or other Pluot. Pat. No. 6763.

            'Dapple Dandy': Taste test winner. Ranks with Flavor King & Flavor Supreme Pluots

             as best-flavored fruit at Dave Wilson Nursery tastings. Creamy white & red-fleshed

             free-stone with wonderful plum-apricot flavor. Skin greenish-yellow with red spots,

             turning to a maroon & yellow dapple. August harvest in Central CA. 4-500 hours.

             Pollenized by Flavor Supreme or Flavorich Pluot, Santa Rosa or Burgundy Plum. Pat.

            No. 9254.

FIG

'Black Jack': Large, purplish brown figs with sweet, juicy, strawberry-red flesh. Harvest August-October in Central California. Naturally small (semi-dwarf) tree. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 7-10.

'Black Mission': The favorite. Purplish-black skin, strawberry colored flesh, rich flavor. Heavy bearing, long-lived, large tree. Coast or inland. Use fresh, fry, or canned. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 7-9.

'Brown Turkey': Large, brown skin, pink flesh. Sweet, rich flavor, used fresh. Widely adapted - coast or inland climate. Small tree, prune to any shape. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 7-9.

'Kadota': Large, light greenish-yellow 'white' skin, amber flesh. Long lived, vigorous. Prune to any shape. Very sweet fruit needs hot weather to ripen. Use fresh, dry, or canned. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 7-9.

'Osborne Prolific': Large fruit with very attractive purplish-brown skin & amber pulp. Especially pleasing flavor. Long time favorite in cool coastal areas, excellent inland as well. Prune to any shape. 100 hours. Self fruitful.

'Peter's Honey': Beautiful, shiny greenish yellow fruit when ripe. Very sweet, dark, amber flesh. High quality. Superb for fresh eating. Warm location with a southern exposure is required for ripening fruit in maritime Northwest. Originated in Sicily. Good cold tolerance. Zones 6-10.

'White Genoa': Old variety, a favorite in cool coastal areas - also excellent inland. Greenish-yellow skin, amber flesh. Distinctive flavor. Prune to any shape. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 7-9.

GRAPES

'Blueberry': Small to medium, dark purple grapes with sweet, strong flavor hinting at blueberry. Highly productive. Dries well for raisins. Attractive fall foliage color. Ripens mid-August to September. Hardy to USDA zone 7.

'Crimson Seedless': New late season seedless grape, ripens early October in Fresno,CA. Medium size, firm, very sweet, excellent quality. Cane prune. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Flame Seedless': Medium sized, light red. Crisp, sweet, excellent flavor. For fresh use or raisins. Needs hot summer. Ripe early, before 'Thompson'. Vigorous. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane or spur prune.

'Perlette Seedless': Pale green berry is crisp & juicy, larger than 'Thompson' & two weeks earlier. Requires less summer heat than 'Thompson' to ripen. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane prune.

'Ruby Seedless': Dark red, sweet, crisp excellent fresh or for raisins. Ripen after 'Thompson Seedless'. Requires less summer heat than 'Thompson' or 'Flame'. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane or spur prunes.

'Thomcord': (Vitis vinifera cross). Two of America's favorite grapes - 'Concord', of peanut butter & jelly sandwich fame, and 'Thompson Seedless', a summertime classic, are proud parents of a tasty seedless grape called 'Thomcord'. The plump juicy 'Thomcord' was developed by the USDA-ARS. Blue-black skin, whitish bloom, & bold flesh color of the 'Concord', plus a pleasing 'Concord'-like flavor that's lightened by the sweet, mid taste of it's 'Thomson' parent. The fruit is slightly firmer than 'Concord'. Ripens in late July through mid-August. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7 & probably 6.

'Thompson Seedless': Most popular grape in California & Arizona. Fresh & raisins. Pale green, very sweet. Thin clusters for larger berries. Needs plenty of heat. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane prune.

JUJUBE

'Lang': Also called Chinese Date. Pear-shaped fruits are reddish-brown, dry, wrinkled, sweet & chewy (like dates) when fully ripe in early Fall. Attractive, easy-to-grow tree; hardy, drought resistant, virtually pest & disease free. Requires long, hot summer. Very low chilling requirement. Pollinated by Li.

'Li': Also called Chinese Date. Round-shaped fruits are larger than Lang. Reddish-brown, dry, & wrinkled, sweet & chewy (like dates) when fully ripe in early fall. Attractive, easy to grow tree: hardy, drought-resistant, virtually pest & disease free. Requires long, hot summer. very low chilling requirement. Partly self-fruitful, or pollinated by Lang.

MULBERRIES

'Persian Fruiting': (Morus nigra). Densely foliated tree to 25-30'. Large, heart-shaped leaves. Large syncarpous (like a blackberry) fruit is juicy, dark red to black. Good for jam.

NECTARINE

'Double Delight': Sensational fruit - consistently the best flavored yellow nectarine - plus magnificent, double pink flowers. Dark red skinned freestone fruit is sweet, with unusually rich flavor. Heavy bearing tree. Harvest early to mid-July in Central California. 300 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Goldmine': Long time favorite in California & Western Oregon. Small to medium size, white-fleshed freestone. Aromatic, juicy, sweet. Ripe in August. 400 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Heavenly White': Consistently one of the highest scoring fruits in Dave Wilson Nursery taste tests. Very large, firm, white-fleshed freestone fruit. Superb acid-sugar balance & rich, complex flavor. Dull red & cream colored skin. Harvest in mid-July in Central California. 650 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Snow Queen': Taste test winner. Sweet, juicy, early season white freestone. Late June harvest in Central California, 2-3 weeks ahead of 'Babcock' peach. Long time favorite in Southern California. Low chilling requirement. 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.

PEACH

'Babcock': Long-time favorite, white fleshed peach. Sweet & juicy, aromatic, subacid. Ripens early in season. Low chilling requirement. 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Early Elberta' (Gleason): Also called Improved Elberta or Lemon Elberta. Reliable frost hardy yellow freestone for Utah & Pacific Northwest. Juicy, rich flavor. Harvest 10 days before Elberta. Can / freeze / fresh. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.

'July (Kim) Elberta': Also called 'Early Elberta'. Reliable heavy crops. Juicy, sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone fruit. Used for canning, freezing, or fresh use. 4-500 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Long Beach': Excellent new peach for low chill areas. From a chance seedling found in Long Beach, CA area. Red over yellow skin, freestone with firm, sweet, juicy flesh. Ripens in late May to early June. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.

PEAR

'Bartlett': World's most popular pear. Early mid-season, high quality, tolerates hot summers. 800 hours. Self-fruitful in arid west. Elsewhere pollinated by 'Bosc', 'D'Anjou', 'Winter Nellis'.

PERSIMMON

'Fuyu 'Jiro': Medium to large fruit, deep tomato red color, surface glossy; flesh light orange, rich, non-astringent, even when firm. Deliciously edible right off the tree when mature & still firm. Leading commercial variety.

'Giant Fuyu': Larger, not so flat as 'Fuyu'. Crunchy when ripe like 'Fuyu'. Sweet, flavorful, non-astringent. Easy to grow, cool or hot climates. Fall harvest. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Hachiya': Fruit very large, oblong-conical, orange-red, flesh astringent until soft. Sweet, rich excellent quality.

PLUM

'Burgundy': Maroon-colored skin & semi-freestone flesh. Sweet, with little or no tartness & a very pleasing, mild flavor. High taste test scores. Prolonged harvest, mid-July to mid-August in Central California. Very productive. Narrow, upright habit. 300 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Santa Rosa': Most popular plum in California & Arizona. Juicy, tangy, flavorful. Reddish-purple skin, amber flesh tinged red. Late June in Central California. 300 hours. Self-fruitful.

POMEGRANATE

granatum 'Angel Red': "Angel Red Pomegranate". Bright red, large fruit produced nearly a month ahead of 'Wonderful'. Early to market. Excellent flavor. Soft seeded. Yields high volumes of antioxidant juice & lower than normal waste pulp. Uniform in size & color. Ripens late August to early September in Central Valley of California. Requires 150-200 hours of chilling below 45ºF. Mature height if unpruned is 15-18' with a spread of 15-18'. Cold hardy to U.S.D.A. Zone 9.

'Eversweet': Very sweet, virtually seedless fruit. (Even immature fruits are sweet). Red skin, clear (non-staining) juice. Harvest late summer through fall. Coast or inland. 8-10' arching shrub, or train as tree or espalier. Large, showy, orange-red flowers. 150 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. no. 5418.

'Garnet Sash': Vigorous tree sets big crops of large, dark red fruit with deep red, partially edible sweet tart seeds. Can be grown as a shrub or a tree & kept any height by summer pruning. Eat fresh or use in cooking. Excellent source of antioxidants. Requires 150-200 chill hours. Self-fruitful.

'Pink Satin': Medium to large size, medium pink to dark red fruit with medium to large, light pink edible seeds. Wonderful refreshing light colored juice is non-staining, with a sweet, fruit-punch flavor. Plant is vigorous & can be grown as a shrub or a tree & kept any height by summer pruning. Eat fresh, juice, or use in salads. Excellent source of antioxidants. Chill requirement 150-200 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Sweet': Sweeter fruit than Wonderful, more widely adapted (better quality in cool-summer climates). Small, glossy-leafed, ornamental tree with showy orange-red flowers in late spring. Very suitable to espalier and container growing. Harvest late summer. Unsplit ripe fruit stores in cool, dry place for two months or more. Very low chilling requirement, about 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

'Wonderful': Large, purple-red fruit with delicious, tangy flavor. Best quality in hot inland climate. Gaudy red-orange blooms, ornamental foliage. Long-lived, any soil. Self-fruitful.

RED RASPBERRY

'Heritage': (Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'). Large berry. Very firm, excellent quality. Moderate early July crop & heavy productions of quality fruit in early September. An everbearing variety with good vigor, hardy canes which do not need staking. The #1 fall variety nationwide. Mature height is 3-8' with a spread of 4-8'. Cold hardy to USDA zone 4.

'Indian Summer': (Rubus idaeus 'Indian Summer') Ever bearing. Medium to large, soft dark red raspberry. Very tasty. Produces light crop in late spring & heavy crop in fall. Adapted for heavy soils. Best in cooler coastal-like climates, but can be grown in warm summer areas such as the Central Valley of California. Good for canning, freezing, & jams. Ripens in May & September.

'Williamette': (Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Williamette'). Large berry. Dark red, medium acid. Heavy producer. Excellent for shipping. Old standard & once most widely planted in the world. Ripens in June. Mature height is 3-8' with a spread of 4-8'. Cold hardy to USDA zone 5.

GAILLARDIA

'Commotion™ Series': "Blanket Flower". World exclusive introduction from Skagit Gardens: a stunning pair of vibrant, fluted Gaillardia with flowers that are a wonderful commotion of color! This new series shows strong hybrid vigor, but still has a nicely manageable mounding habit. The petal count per bloom is higher than other fluted forms, giving a very full, almost semi-double appearance. One of the most delightful traits of these varieties is that their flower color changes, in accent & tone, over the course of the season. Use in a perennial border or as a striking centerpiece in a container. Full sun. Blooms May - October. Height 18-24" Zone 5.

          'Frenzy': Deep burgundy near base of petals, fading to a rich red with flutes tipped in vibrant yellow.

          'Tizzy': Deep russet red buds open to flowers that range from rosy red to terra cotta, outlined with a hint of yellow.

grandiflora 'Burgundy': "Blanket Flower". Daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems. Plants form medium sized clumps. Deep wine red blooms in June - September. Height 14-20". Zone 3.

grandiflora 'Goblin': "Blanket Flower". Flowers are 2-4", held above a compact mound of hairy foliage. Red petals are tipped golden yellow. Blooms June - September. Height 12-14". Zone 3.

x. grandiflora 'Gallo' Series USPPP: "Gallo Blanket Flower". Soft silver foliage. Compact & upright habit. Blooms from June to September. Full Sun. Use in beds, borders, & containers. Prefers well-drained soil. Heat tolerant & non-invasive. Height 10-12"; spread to 15". USDA Zone 6.

          'Dark Bicolor': Large, red & golden yellow flowers.

          'Red': Large, deep red flowers with a darker center.

          'Yellow': Large, pure yellow flowers with a solid yellow center.

x. grandiflora 'Oranges and Lemons': USPPP. "Blanket Flower". Peach orange center with the outer tips of the petals a warm golden yellow. Medium green foliage. A more upright variety than other Gaillardias. Blooms June- October. Height 24". Zone 5.

GARDENIA

augusta 'Crown Jewel' P.P. #19,896: 'Crown Jewel' possesses many of the desirable traits of 'Radicans': a dwarf spreading habit, double fragrant blooms & a soft texture, but with much more cold hardiness. 'Crown Jewel' also has a heavy bloom set, often later than most Gardenias. Double, white, medium-sized blooms in mid-June. Heavy blooming. Spreading to prostrate habit. Full sun-partial shade. Requires little to no pruning. Prefers acidic, well-drained, moist soil. Excellent plant for containers or as a low accent plant in the garden & for mass plantings. USDA zone 7-10.

jasminoides 'August Beauty': Prolific spring bloomer with large, sweetly fragrant, velvety white flowers. Lustrous foliage on a rounded evergreen shrub, useful as a low hedge, screen, or accent for entryways. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 5' tall, 3' wide. Zones 8-11.

jasminoides 'Mystery': Grows 6-8' high & wide, even larger in time. Pure white, formal, 4-5" blossoms are the standard variety for florist's corsages. Blooms from mid-summer through early fall - longer if the warm weather continues. Intense fragrance carries through the air, even in dry climates. Rangy growth needs pruning to keep it neat & within bounds. Glossy bright green foliage. Zones 7-9,12-16,18-24, H1 & H2.

jasminoides 'Radicans': True miniature gardenia. Grows 6-12" tall & 2-3' wide, with 1" long dark green leaves & many 1" wide, double flowers, mainly in early summer. Good small-scale edging, ground cover, container plant.

jasminoides 'Radicans Variegated': True miniature gardenia. Grows 6-12" tall & 2-3' wide. It has 1" medium green leaves irregularly edged or splashed with creamy yellow & white. It has many 1" wide, double flowers, mainly in early summer. Good small-scale edging, groundcover, container plant. Less vigorous than 'Radicans'.

jasminoides 'Veitchii': "Everblooming Gardenia". Compact form 3-4½' high to 6' wide; leaves to 2½" long. Oldest variety, but still most reliable bloomer. Rose-like, 1½-2" wide, pure white, blossoms from late spring to fall; bloom may continue during warm weather.

GAURA

'Belleza™ Light Pink': Excellent branching & short flower stems make this Gaura series a real winner. It is heat & drought tolerant & bloom continuously. Light pink flowers bloom continuously all summer until the first hard frost. Upright habit to 16-24". Full sun-partial shade.

lindheimeri: Perennial. Full sun. Clusters of white to rose blooms. Blooms June through October. Best in rich, well-drained soil. Useful for border, natural planting. Height 3'. Zones 5-10.

lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink': Perennial. Full sun. Rose pink flowers on green foliage in spring - fall. Long blooming period, with only a few blossoms opening at a time. Height to 3'.

GELSEMIUM

sempervirens: "Carolina Jessamine". Vigorous growing twining vine displaying fragrant, bright yellow flowers late winter into early spring. Great on trellis, arbor, or over fences & walls. Also used as a mounding ground cover. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. To 20' long with support. Zones 7-9.

GERANIUM

hybrid 'Fischer' Series: These zonal geranium provide continuous flowering throughout the summer. They feature large, semi-double flower heads, striking colors, & are an excellent choice for beds, borders, containers, & hanging baskets.
          'Alba': White, semi-double flowers on medium green foliage with light zoning.

            Compact.
          'Bravo Light Pink': Beautiful overall appearance. Light pink flower with eye. Compact

            - medium zonal.
          'Rumba Fire': Double, intensely bright scarlet red flowers on darkest green leaf zoning.  

          'Samba': Semi-double, warm dark red flowers over medium green foliage.

          'Tango 09': Large, vibrant scarlet red flowers. Early flowering.
          'Tango Dark Red': Dark red, semi-double flowers on dark green foliage with medium

             zoning. Compact habit.
          'Tango Hot Pink': Hot pink, semi-double flowers on dark green foliage with light

             zoning. Compact habit.
          'Tango Violet '10': ('Eclipse Violet'). Large, double true violet flowers. Compact habit.
          'Tiffany': Lavender with eye, semi-double flowers on medium green foliage with light

            zoning. Compact habit.

'Johnson's Blue': Perennial. All zones. Much branching, trailing growth to 15-18" tall. Deeply divided leaves, 2-8" across. Cup shaped flowers, vivid deep blue, 1½-2" in diameter. Plant seldom produces seed, & blooms persistently from late spring through summer. Prefers sun. The large blue flowers make this variety suitable for perennial borders & with everblooming shrub roses.

'Regal Candy Pink With Eye': Medium-sized, pink flowers with a dark pink eye producing a medium-sized plant covered with color. It can take more heat than traditional Regal Geraniums. They flower in early April and continue flowering even in the heat of the summer.

'Rozanne': PP#12175. Possibly the most garden worthy Geranium on the market. Large, 2½ violet blue flowers from mid-June - October, over mounds of deep green foliage, lightly marbled with chartreuse, turning red in fall. Forms a free-flowering, spreading bush & makes a great hanging basket. Sun - partial shade. Height 18-20. Zones 5-8,H12-2.

x. 'Caliente' Series: Interspecific Geraniums ( a cross between Ivy & Zonals) provide excellent edema resistance. Mounding growth habit make them easy to grow & ship. Versatile plants that can be used in baskets, upright containers, & beds. Excellent landscape performance. Very prolific bloomers. Early bloomer.
          'Deep Red': Deep, velvet red flowers.
          'Fire': Intense, scarlet flowers.
          'Lavender': Dark lavender flowers.
          'Rose': Neon rose flowers.

x. 'Calliope' Series: The 'Calliopes' well-branched, vigorous, & mounding habit make then ideal in baskets, large pots, & landscape applications. The large, semi-double flowers bloom in full sun to part shade conditions. Vivid flower colors & tremendous branching characteristics. Heat tolerant.

          'Dark Red': Dark velvet red, semi-double flowers. Semi-trailing. (Zonal ivy hybrid).

          'Scarlet Fire': Bright scarlet red flowers.

GERBERA

jamesonii 'Sunburst' Series: "Transvaal Daisy". A tender perennial used for bedding, pots, & as a greenhouse cut flower. Early flowering & very uniform. 3-4" daisy flowers display a wide range of bright colors. Height 12-14".

          'Bright Orange': Bright orange with a tufted center.

          'Fuchsia': Hot pink with a tufted center & dark eye.

          'Red': Red with a creamy center.

          'Yellow': Bright yellow with a yellow center.

GINKGO

biloba 'Autumn Gold': "Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree". This superb shade tree is a non-fruiting grafted selection. Unique fan-shaped foliage turns golden yellow in fall. Its symmetrical upright branching form becomes broad with age. Deciduous. Full sun. Slow-growing to 35-50' high, equal width. Zones 4-9.

biloba 'Saratoga': "Saratoga Maidenhair Tree". Superb shade tree, ideal for street planting. Unique fan-shaped green leaves are showy yellow in fall. A bold, open branched habit with a distinct central leader. Grafted, non-fruiting selection. Deciduous. Full sun. Slow-growing to 40' high, 30' wide. Zones 4-9.

GRASSES

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon': "Golden Variegated Sweet Flag". Mounded, non-invasive. A warm color combo standout, its fragrant, butter yellow sword-like blade also creates a striking contrast. Use for structure, height, & texture accents. Sun-partial shade. Height 10-12". Zones 5-11.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'(PP16486): "Eldorado Feather Reed Grass". A new addition to the line of wonderful feather reed grass cultivars that is unique because of the gold central variegation added to the leaves of C. 'Karl Foerster'. The upright clumps are composed of green leaves, centrally striped gold & topped with very narrow vertical plumes in late summer. To 4' tall. Attractive tan wheat-like seed heads appear in early summer & last all season long. Full sun. Cold hardy to -30°F.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster': "Foerster's Feather Reed Grass". Perennial Plant of the Year for 2001. Create stunning vertical effects with feathery flower spikes that emerge reddish brown in spring, turn golden to buff in fall. Blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Use stalks as cut flowers. Semi-evergreen perennial, sterile seeds. Deep green, lustrous foliage that remains showy until winter. Full sun-partial shade. Fast growing, arching foliage to 18-24" tall, 2' wide clumps; flower stalks to 6' tall. Hardy to zone 4.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam': "Overdam Variegated Feather Reed". Deciduous. Cool season grass. Narrow, upright, showy, & early blooming like 'Karl Foerster', but with white variegated foliage & of slightly smaller stature with flowers reaching 4'. Easily grown in sun to part shade. Zone 4.

Calamagrostis x. 'Cheju-do': "Cheju-do Feather Reed Grass". Dwarf variety with an upright, columnar habit. Bears large, showy gold-brown plumes in summer. Great in groupings or for the small garden. Full sun. Height 42-48". Zones 5-8.

Carex buchananii: "Fox Red Curly Sedge, Leatherleaf Sedge". One of the most colorful sedges. Striking clumps of reddish-bronze make this evergreen perennial a good choice for foliage effect in borders, containers, rock gardens, or around water gardens. Full sun. Upright slightly arching moderate grower to 2-3' tall & wide. Zones 5-9.

Carex divulsa: (Carex tumulicola). "Berkeley Sedge, Grassland Sedge". Forms arching clumps to 1 ½' high & 2' wide with spikes of greenish flowers from winter to spring. Shear flowers when they begin to turn brown with age to keep plants tidy & prevent reseeding. Best in partial shade, but grows well under a wide range of conditions. Fine groundcover. Zones 4-9.

Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold': "Evergold Sedge". Mounded. A Japanese sedge that forms a low, cascading clump of evergreen leathery leaves with a sunny, cream-colored stripe down the center. 'Evergold' will tolerate dry shade, but prefers sites with moist, rich soil. A choice plant for edging or in the rock garden. Great in containers. Sun-shade. Height 8-12". Zones 5-11.

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance': "Ice Dance Sedge". A vigorous ornamental grass, quite drought tolerant once established. Shiny, strong, evergreen foliage with bright silver variegation. Effective & exciting as a ground cover. Grows best in constantly moist, fast draining, average to rich soils. In hot climates, partial shade is desired, full sun in cooler summer areas. Grows 12" tall. Does well in zones 5-9.

Cortaderia selloana 'Pumilia': "Dwarf Pampas Grass". Outstanding compact selection of the popular clumping grass. Densely blooming, medium-sized plumes are held stiffly upright reaching 6'. The flowers make outstanding cut & dried arrangements. Heat & drought tolerant, it does well in all, but wet shady areas. Not quite as hardy as 'Patagonia' or 'Andes Silver', but it has showier plumes. Flowers May-June. Height to 3'. Full sun. Hardy to 10ºF. Zones 3-8.

Equisetum hyemale: "Horsetail Reed, Horsetail Rush". Upright mounded, clumping rhizome. An ancient plant with bushy, slender stems & a weeping habit. When young, the slender stems grow horizontally, but as it ages the plant sends up thicker, vertical stems. In winter, the evergreen, gray green foliage turns a rich bronze. Best kept confined as it is invasive & can take over the garden. A dramatic accent plant, especially when backlit. Also excellent in containers. Sun-partial shade. Height 15-24". Zones 3-11.

Festuca idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue': "Siskiyou Blue Fescue". Semi evergreen. Cool season grass. A very blue selection of the western native bunchgrass that is densely tufted, long lived, & drought tolerant. Fine-textured bright blue foliage is similar to that of Festuca g. 'Elijah's Blue', but somewhat darker & taller. This plant has outstanding potential for use in western gardens alone or in contrast with clumps of standard Festuca idahoensis or other native species.

Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Stricta': "Japanese Forest Grass". Graceful, arching stems give the effect of a miniature Bamboo. Choice plants for the woodland garden. Broad leaves with white stripes that weep & cascade over rocks & edges of containers. Gentle foliage contrast in both color & form. Height to 6". Zone 6.

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': "Golden Variegated Hakone Grass". Gold streaked with green, Bamboo-like, weeping foliage. Turns an intense pinkish red in the fall. Mound forming. Height 12-24". Blooms August - September. Zone 5.

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze': "Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass". Slowly spreading deciduous grass that forms cascading mounds of fine textured foliage 2-3' tall, including flowering spikes. Flowers May-June. This variety is distinguished by the burgundy highlights that intensify towards late summer & fall. Filtered sun seems to improve the unique color of this selection. Prefers full sun. Zones 3-8.

Helictotrichon sempervirens: "Blue Oat Grass". Height 2-3'. Sun to partial shade. Evergreen clumping grass with silvery blue foliage. Showy beige flowers high above the foliage. Blooms in summer. Zones 4-8.

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron': "Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass". Most reliable variety for blood red foliage color. A powerful grass with brightly colored blades with the top half colored in burgundy. Coloring grows more intense in autumn to a blazing crimson. Does not bloom often & spreads slowly by rhizomes. Used to add both color & textural accent to beds & borders. Plant in masses for bolder display. Beautiful when grown around water gardens & dry stream beds. Herbaceous. Full sun to part shade in very hot climates. Moderate growth 1-2' tall & 12" wide. Zones 5-11.

Melinis nerviglumis 'Pink Crystals': "Ruby Grass". Mounded. A small but showy flowering grass with narrow, silky, ruby pink blooms that emerge in May/June. Once mature, the blooms turn creamy white & rise 12-18" above the foliage. 'Pink Crystals' is a rare treasure. Excellent for beds & borders. Sun-partial shade. Height 8-12". Zones 9-11.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Goldbar' (PP#15193): "Japanese Variegated Maiden Grass". Truly an exceptional plant with its dense & dramatic gold striping from the base of the grass to the top. It is exceptionally upright & compact in habit. Burgundy inflorescences appear just above the blades in late October. After 8 years, this finally grew to 5' in height. Great for use in pots & in small urban gardens. Full sun. Cold hardy to -20 F.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus': "Maiden Grass". Attractive clumping ornamental grass with fine-textured, silver-green blades that turn golden bronze after the first frost. Great specimen for shrub or perennial beds, or when used in groups as a screen. Full sun. Height 6-8' tall, 3-5' wide. Showy white flowers good for cutting. Deer resistant. Zones 5-9.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light': "Morning Light Maiden Grass". Quite attractive, the green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins & mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance. Adds visual excitement to shrub borders. Delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer. Herbaceous. Full sun for best foliage coloration. Accepts dry conditions. Clumps to 5' tall, to 2' wide. Flower stalks are taller. Zones 5-9.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus': "Porcupine Grass". Improved habit to this neat, more upright form; not as relaxed & vase-shaped as M.s. 'Zebrinus'. Green foliage is highlighted by dramatic horizontal golden bands. Reddish-bronze plumes above the foliage in summer. Good as a specimen or in groups. Herbaceous. Full sun. Clumps to 8' tall & 3' wide. Zones 4-9.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe': Pat. Pending. "Super Stripe Maiden Grass". The name says it all! 'Super Stripe' outranks all other "banded" Miscanthus varieties, with more horizontal gold bands, full erect form, & brilliant garden presence. Lush green leaves are heavily cross-hatched with gold bands. Tawny flowers soar on sturdy stems in September-October. Full sun. Use as a striking specimen at the back of the sunny perennial border or middle island bed. Also stunning in a large container. Flowers make unique cut stems, fresh or dried. Foliage height to 4', flowers to 7'. Zones 5-9.

Ophiopogon japonicus: "Mondo Grass". Forms a dense clump to 6-8" high; plant spreads by underground stems, many of which are tuber-like. Slow to establish as groundcover. Dark green, 8-12" long leaves. Light lilac flowers in short spikes that are usually hidden by leaves. Blue fruit. Filtered sun to full shade; can take full sun in cool-summer regions. Zones 5-9, 14-24; H1,H2.

Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' P.P.# 18,504: "Fireworks Fountain Grass". Colorful, upright growing grass with variegated stripes of white, green, burgundy, & hot pink running the length of the blade. Purple tassels appear to containers & beds near your patio or deck. Partial to full sun. Moderate growth to 3' tall;2' wide. Zones 9-10.

Pennisetum setaceum rubrum 'Eaton Canyon': "Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass". Height 2½-3'. Full sun. Differs from 'Rubrum' only in its compact size. Red flowers on burgundy foliage. Blooms from June to October. Non-hardy perennial. Full sun. Zones 9-10.

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum': "Purple Fountain Grass". Height 3-4'. Full sun. Long red flowers on burgundy cascading foliage. Blooms from June to October. Non-hardy perennial. Zones 9-10.

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues': "The Blues Little Bluestem". This perennial grass forms dense tufts of erect stems that spread slowly. Plants may reach 3' tall & 12" wide. Leaves are linear, medium-green to gray-green, & reach 18" long. They often turn orange-red in autumn. Flowering occurs in late summer to mid-autumn, and racemes of spikelets are 6" long. Little bluestem does well in well- drained soil with a medium fertility. It prefers full sun. Zones 5-9.

Stipa tenuissima: "Mexican Feather Grass". A fine leafed, clumping grass, with needle-like foliage. Silky flowers appear green in June, but turn golden blonde as they mature. A good slope cover grass, as well as striking specimen plant. It's flowers make stunning dried arrangements.

GYPSOPHILA

'Summer Sparkles' PPAF: "Baby's Breath". 'Summer Sparkles' is notable for its very compact durable habit, making it very grower friendly. In the Spring, 'Summer Sparkles' is topped with a mass of white, double flowers, giving an impressive display. Sun. 12x12". Zones 3-9.

HARDENBERGIA

violacea 'Happy Wanderer': "Lilac Vine". Large, pendulous sprays of deep purple flowers cover this twining evergreen vine most heavily in early winter. Blooms are backed by lustrous evergreen foliage. Creates nice patterns for walls, fences, arbors, or as a trailing groundcover. Moderate grower to 10' long. Full sun to partial shade in hottest climates. Zones 9-11.

HELIANTHEMUM

'Ben Nevis': "Sunrose". Trailing & mounding, Helianthemums are evergreen, compact shrubs. Lovely in a rock garden. Flowers resemble wild roses. Orange flowers with a maroon center on green foliage in summer. Height 6-9". Zone 5.

nummularium: "Sunrose". All zones. Full sun. Plants blooms April - June in California & Arizona, May - July in the northwest. Each blossom lasts only a day, but new buds continue to open. Shear plants back after flowering to encourage fall bloom. Let them tumble over rocks, give them a niche in a dry rock wall, or set them in a planter on a sunny patio. Use them at the seashore or in a rock garden. Allow them to ramble over gentle slope. If used as a groundcover, plant 2-3' apart. Plant in early spring or fall. Soil drainage must be good. In cold winter areas, lightly cover plants with branches from ever- greens in winter to keep foliage from dehydrating.
           'Dazzler': Magenta flowers. Height 8-12". Large, green foliage.
           'Wisley Pink': Single, pink flowers. Height to 12". Grayish green foliage.
           'Wisley Primrose': Grayish green leaves with, primrose yellow flowers with golden

             center. Height to 12". Blooms May - July. Zone 5.

HELIOTROPIUM

arborescens 'Fragrant Delight': "Common Heliotrope". Heliotrope are noted for their extremely fragrant flower clusters. Leaves are rich, dark green & finely wrinkled. Flower clusters are of a lush purple color. Full sun - partial shade in warmer climates.

HELLEBORUS

HGC 'Pink Frost': "Pink Frost Lenten Rose". A Hellebore hybrid that comprises the best of two different Helleborus species.  The wonderful light rose flowers are shown beginning in February and turn into dark red while maturing. The flower form reminds of the Christmas Rose (H. nigers) as a close relative.

'Ivory Prince': "Lenten Rose". Shrub-like plant with leathery foliage. Effective in groups or in a mixed or shrub border. Perfect for late winter to early spring color. Naturalizes in a woodland garden. This is a true regal beauty whose ivory flowers are flushed with pink, & streaked with green & rose hues that deepen with time. The outward facing, long lasting blooms combined with blue green foliage complete the picture of an elegant plant. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15". Hardy to zone 4.

nigers HGC 'Jacob': PP# 17,799. "Lenten Rose". Pure white flowers emerge in November. Dark green foliage has a uniform growth habit. Evergreen. Partial to full shade. Zone 4.

nigers HGC 'Josef Lemper': PP# 15,615. "Lenten Rose". The healthiest Helleborus nigers. Dark green foliage with bright white flowers early December (a week later than 'Jacob'). Height to 15". Evergreen. Partial to full shade. Zone 4.

nigercors HGC 'Green Corsican': USPPP# 15641. "Lenten Rose". An ideal InsideOut® plant, offering the best of two worlds. Enjoy as an indoor potted plant, then move outdoors to enjoy in the garden. Unique & distinctive plant can bloom all winter. Incredibly tough perennial becomes more beautiful year after year. Uniform flowering & plant habit. Place in indirect sunlight indoors & partial shade to shade outdoors. Keep moist but not wet. Blooms February to March. White flowers fade to light green. Zones 6-9.

x ericsmithii 'Pink Beauty': "Pink Beauty Lenten Rose". A rare sterile hybrid (H. niger x H. x sternii). The result is a hellebore with the growth habit of H. niger, but easy to grow like H. x sternii. The grey-green, niger-like leaves are held on purple stems whose color runs well into the leaf base. In spring, the dusty purple flower stalks rise to 10", topped with clusters of pink-backed ivory buds. The flowers open ivory & pink aging beautifully to dusty pink. Part sun to shade. Height to 10" tall. Zone 6-8.

x ericsmithii HGC 'Silvermoon': "Lenten Rose". White flowers with a pink tinge becoming stronger begin in January-APril. Beautiful silver foliage. Prefers shade to partial shade. Height 12-15". Evergreen. Zone 4.

x hybridus 'Blue Lady': "Lenten Rose". Blossoms are round, mostly upright, bluish dark purple. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15". Hardy to zone 5. 2005 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

x hybridus 'Blue Metallic Lady': "Lenten Rose". Blossoms are round, mostly upright, rich purplish blue with a pewter sheen. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15". Hardy to zone 5.

x hybridus 'Mardi Gras' Series: "Mardi Gras Lenten Rose".  A colorful mix of blooms. Dark green foliage. Blooms February to mid-April. Part to full shade. Use as a cut flower. Prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil & regular watering. Mulch lightly in cold winters. Height 18-24"; spread 30". USDA Zone 5.

            'Plum Shades': Mix of reddish purple shades.

            'Red SHades': Rose red to deep red flowers.

            'Yellow Shades': Mix of light yellow blooms with varying purple spots.

x hybridus 'Pink Lady': "Lenten Rose". Round, mostly upright, pink & rose flowers. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15". Hardy to zone 5. 2005 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

x hybridus 'Red Lady': "Lenten Rose". Deep, delicious red flowers. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15. Hardy to zone 5. 2005 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

x hybridus 'White Lady Spotted': "Lenten Rose". Dark markings on the base of each petal give the effect of deep red on a white background. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15". Hardy to zone 5. 2005 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

x hybridus 'Yellow Lady': "Lenten Rose". Dark green foliage. Flowers have creamy yellow petals, some with dark red markings. Blooms February - April. Height 12-15". Hardy to zone 5. 2005 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

x 'Immanence' Collection: "Lenten Rose". 2005 Perennial Plant Of The Year. Compact, strikingly uniform habit, 12-16" tall. Bud count is higher than other Helleborus varieties. Bred for flowers that beam upward & outward for a superior display. In many otherwise fine strains, the flowers droop & hide. Often produces more flowers than other strains in the first year of bloom. Zones 6-9.
           'Courage': Single flowers in shades of red.
           'Empathy': Single flowers in shades of pink, some with picotee edges.
           'Integrity': Single flowers of white & creamy white with green centers.

           'Optimism': Single flowers in shades of black-red with contrasting yellow centers.
           'Solace': Single flowers with pink & red freckles on a white background.
           'Sympathy': Single flowers with pink & red freckles on a pink background.

HEMEROCALLIS

'Bell Orange': "Daylily". A great, clear, bright pumpkin orange with rich, dark green foliage that tries to keep blooming almost 9 months of the year. A triploid hybrid with broad petaled flowers about 4" across. Foliage height 18-20" with flowers to 30".

'Benchmark': "Daylily". Big, 6", lavender blooms have a creamy lavender halo around a yellow & green throat. Wide petals with ruffled edges. Fragrant. Blooms June-July. Full sun. Height to 30". Zones 3-9.

'Cardinal Spokes': "Daylily". This light raspberry-red is the color of the bird by the same name. A real favorite because it is the earliest flowering red, as well as the most prolifically flowering one that we know. The petals are slender, & numerous in a spider-like form. Habit is medium-tall, with foliage reaching 24-26" & flower stems to a foot or more above that.

'Dimples': "Daylily". A soft, warm pink with a touch of coral. Masses of 3" flowers on light, lime green foliage. This almost semi-dwarf has foliage to 20" with flower stems to about 28". Very floriferous with heavy blooms both spring & fall.

'Eye Yi Yi': "Daylily". Brilliant orange, 5" flower with a burgundy red "eye" ring. Blooms 9 months out of the year on dark green foliage. Foliage to 2' with flower stems to 34".

'Gentle Shepherd': "Daylily". Big, 5", nearly white flowers with a yellow green throat. Blooms early-midseason. Semi-evergreen. Height to 29".

'Happy Returns': "Daylily". This pale yellow flowered daylily distinguishes itself with its profuse bloom & compact size (only 16" tall), making it good for containers & borders. It is an early season bloomer. It attracts butterflies. It is deer & drought tolerant. Fragrant, showy flowers. Height 1-3'. Full sun - part shade.

'Hot Lips': "Daylily". This is the clearest, broad-petaled, large flowered, glossy red this side of Marilyn Monroe! A bustin' out triploid of unequaled proportions. The leaves are huge & wide, & the flower stems look like small tree trunks. Blooms almost all year, especially on the coast. Overall height about 16-18", with flower stems just above the foliage at about 20".

'Jerome': "Daylily". Big, 6¾", orange flowers with a deeper eyezone & a green throat. Blooms early-midseason. Extended bloom habit. Evergreen. Height to 22".

'Joan Senior': "Daylily". Very showy, nearly pure white flowers with a yellow throat are held on stiff stems well above the plant. Prolific bloomer begins midseason, continuing for many weeks. Evergreen in warmer climates. Full sun. Fast growing to 26" tall, 24-30" wide. Zones 4-11.

'Lavender Dew': "Daylily". Big, 5½" lavender blend flowers with a green throat. Blooms midseason with an extended bloom habit. Evergreen. Height to 23".

'Lemon Dip': "Daylily". A wonderful semi-dwarf variety with broad, creamy lemon yellow flowers. If you are looking for a pastel yellow, this is a good choice! Compact foliage is a uniform 16-18" with flower stems 24-30". One of the earlier bloomers of the lemon yellows, you will often see buds & flowers in March - April, with a heavy re-bloom in the fall.

'Lemon Spokes': "Daylily". The brightest true lemon yellow of any of the daylilies that we know. The petals are slender, forming a broad star & bloom heavily both in the spring & the fall. Foliage reaches about 18-20" with flower stems reaching almost 3'. Fragrant! Another early bloomer!

'Lightning Berry': "Daylily". This berry-toned beauty is unique in that it has a bold white, center stripe right down the middle of each flower petal. Flower size is 4-5" across on dark, rich green foliage with broad leaves growing to 18-22" with flower stems to 18-24". Starts blooming about May, continuing all through summer with an extended blooming season in the fall.

'Lil Lemon': "Daylily". This semi-dwarf is a soft lemon yellow with a foliage height of 20". Flower stems are only 20-24" bursting with mini blossoms 2-3" across. Very floriferous with the heaviest show in the spring, repeating in the fall.

'Little Grapette': "Daylily". Large clumps of grass-like leaves are highlighted by lavender purple flowers on tall stems. This smaller growing selection reblooms throughout the summer months. Full sun. Fast growing to 16" tall with flower stems at 15-18" tall. Zones 4-11.

'Ming Toy': "Daylily". Medium orange red flowers with a vivid golden throat. Blooms in late spring, repeating until fall. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun. Fast growing to about 20" tall & as wide. Zone 5-11.

'Morning Cheerfulness': "Daylily". Pink petals with white mid-ribs in front & pale pink petals in back & a green throat. Blooms early-mid season and reblooms. Evergreen. Height to 22" tall. Full sun.

'Pardon Me': "Daylily". A vigorous cultivar which features 3" diameter, bright red flowers with yellow-green throats. Flowers are fragrant & are on 24" stems. Blooms in late mid-season with a possible repeat bloom in fall. Full sun-partial shade. Attracts butterflies. 1-1½' tall.

'Petal Pusher': "Daylily". Everyone loves pinwheels! Well, here is a daylily that looks like a pinwheel. Alternating red petals with yellow petals make this one fun & interesting in the landscape. Not only is it visually unique, but it's also a strong plant of medium range that grows to 24" with flower stems to 3'. A favorite of many!

'Pink Chiffon': "Daylily". Another in the pink series, with a touch of peach. Large, 4-5" flowers. Even though the color is soft & delicate, the plant is a strong triploid hybrid with dark green leaves to about 20" & flower stems rising to 24".

'Prairie Bella': "Daylily". Deep pink flowers in early mid-season. Up to 20" tall. Full sun.

'Premium Lemon Yellow': "Daylily". Another beautiful lemon yellow flower, with broad petals (3 1/2- 4 1/2") across. Perhaps the real feature of this one however, is the beautiful deep green leaves forming luxurious clumps of 20-24" foliage. Flower stems reach 30-36" heights. Late spring bloomer, following with a good re-bloom late in the fall.

'Primo': "Daylily". Bright red flowers of broad, triangular petals, with a light center stripe on each petal. Flower size 6". Foliage is a deep green, medium range to 24" with flower stems to 3'. Massive flower surges in spring & fall practically cover foliage.

'Purple De Oro': "Daylily". 'Purple De Oro' has a 3", medium dark purple flower with a lighter midrib & edge above a gold throat. This is a re-blooming variety. Height to 20". Full sun-partial shade.

'Quinn Buck': "Daylily". Large, 7", lavender flowers with a green throat. Blooms midseason. Goes dormant. Height to 26".

'Red Apple': "Daylily". A beautiful, true raspberry red daylily with rich, fruit color is a favorite! The leaves on this variety are dark green & distinctive because they are held quite upright, (unique for daylilies), making this one a great foliage accent in the garden as well. Medium to tall range with foliage a good 24"& flower stems up to 34".

'Rosie Meyer': "Daylily". Large red & yellow flowers early in the season (mid-June). Rebloomer. Evergreen. Height 24-36". Sun-partial shade.

'Strawberry Candy':"Daylily". A favorite perennial for its showy coral pink flowers with a strawberry red eye. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Foliage to 18" tall with flower stalks to 26" tall. Full sun. Reblooms throughout the summer.

'Stella de Oro': "Daylily". 2' tall, produces bright yellow flowers throughout warm weather. Flowers single, semi-double - double; vary in shape from broad petaled to narrow & twisted.

'Sun Spokes': "Daylily". A tall, very robust daylily, growing to 2½ - 3', producing large flowers of spider-shaped petals. Blooms spring through fall. This top-rate variety, with bold, clear color puts on a great show in the garden/landscape. Foliage grows to approximately 2' with flower stems to 3'.

'Sun Twist': "Daylily". Pound for pound, we think that this semi-dwarf variety has more showy flower power than any other daylily we grow! Practically never stops blooming making this little beauty one of our most popular daylilies. It gets right down to business very early in the spring, continues into summer, & takes a brief rest in about August only to start all over again in the fall & lasting well into winter. The individual flowers are a good size, & each broad petal is curved back with a twist, hence the name Sun Twist. Overall size stays at about 16-18". A wonderful non-deciduous substitute for 'Stella de Oro'.

'Touched By Midas': "Daylily". 6", bright gold, self, triploid flower. Blooms early-mid season. Evergreen. Height to 30".

'Velvet Red': "Daylily". A deep, dark red, velvety in texture, with a very wide (6½ - 7") flower on long stems. Very free flowering & showy; almost pansy like because of the yellow face in the center, contrasting with the dark red color. Medium to tall in size, with the foliage to 26" & flower stems to 3'. Starts blooming in mid-May through July with a re-bloom in the fall.

HEUCHERA

americana 'Velvet Night': "Velvet Night Coral Bells". Part sun. This darkest of the dark coral bells glistens in the garden or in the pots. Deep bluish purple leaves. Mounding 1-2' high & wide. Zones 5-10.

hybrid 'Amethyst Myst': "Amethyst Myst Coral Bells". Burgundy leaves overlaid with a fine haze of silver. Height to 10". Sun - partial shade. Blooms May - July. Zones 4-9. Heat zone 8-1.

hybrid 'Dolce™ Blackcurrent' PPAF: "Dolce™ Blackcurrant Coral Bells". Bred & selected for production by greenhouse growers in pots as small as 4½". It's cold hardiness, improved vigor, & new dimension in foliage colors are certain to please gardeners. Blackcurrent's dramatic two-toned leaves of bold purple with sterling silver accents make a striking statement in beds or pots. Full sun, partial to full shade. Foliage to 12", flowers to 16".

hybrid 'Dolce™ Crème Brûlée: "Dolce™ Creme Brulee Coral Bells". Creamy colored foliage takes on rosy brown sugar highlights. New this year. A marvel of compactness & color. 'Dolce's' cold hardiness, improved vigor, & new dimension in foliage colors are certain to please consumers. As a focal point for containers or as specimens in the landscape, 'Dolce' is always a sweet treat. Height to 12". Sun - shade.

hybrid 'Dolce™ Key Lime Pie': "Dolce™ Key Lime Pie Coral Bells". Stunning chartreuse foliage all year. Plant in sun or shade. Height to 8-16". Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Zones 5-11.

hybrid 'Dolce™ Licorice': "Dolce™ Licorice Coral Bells". Purple to black foliage that can withstand extremely cold temperatures. It has great year-round interest. Attracts birds, good cut flower, deer resistant, drought tolerant, & pet friendly. Salmon-coral flowers. Height 8-16". Plant in sun or shade. Hardy to -25ºF.

hybrid 'Dolce™ Peach Melba': "Dolce™ Peach Melba Coral Bells". Foliage in shades of peachy orange seem to catch fire as the seasons change. New this year. A marvel of compactness & color. 'Dolce's' cold hardiness, improved vigor, & new dimension in foliage colors are certain to please consumers. As a focal point for containers or as specimens in the landscape, 'Dolce' is always a sweet treat. Height to 12". Sun - shade.

hybrid 'Purple Petticoats': "Purple Petticoats Coral Bells". Iridescent, silvery purple leaves with a softer, dusty purple reverse. The color intensifies as the temperatures drop, & the frilly texture of the foliage make it especially showy in combos or the perennial border. Height to 10". Sun - partial shade. Zones 4-9.

micrantha 'Palace Purple': "Palace Purple Coral Bells". Ivory flowers & mahogany red leaves provide a stunning contrast in perennial beds. 1991 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year

micrantha 'Plum Pudding': "Plum Pudding Coral Bells". Shiny foliage of shimmering plum purple. Compact habit.

sanguinea 'Bressingham Hybrid': "Coral Bells". A strong bloomer with a nice blend of flower colors in pink, coral red, & white. Blooms May - July. Rich green foliage. Height 18-24". Zone 3.

sanguinea 'Ruby Bells': "Coral Bells". An abundance of relatively large, bright red flowers top a compact mound of evergreen foliage on this new variety. The slightly fragrant blooms appear late Spring to early Summer. Garden height to 16", with a 14" spread. Zones 3-8.

x. brizoides 'Melting Fire': "Melting Fire Coral Bells". Strong curled foliage with intense purple-red color on mature foliage. New growth emerge bright blood red. Small white flowers on spikes in May-June. Height 15-18". Zone 4.

HIBISCUS

moschoutos 'Carafe' Series: "Rose Mallow". Exclusively from Yoder breeding come the best, most compact Hibiscus moschoutos that you can grow. Full sun. Blooms July-August. Height to 3'.Zones 5-9.
          'Grenache': (USPPAF). True pink flowers. Not a blush, not a hard-to-describe, in-

           between hue. Garden presence is just lots of big round 7-8" blooms of solid pure

           pink. Sturdy, with excellent branching & the trademark Vintage Hardy Hibiscus

           appearance - dense, full, & healthy.

moschoutos 'Cordial' Series: "Rose Mallow". Leave it to the Blooms Of Bressingham to bring a whole new look to hardy garden Hibiscus. With their big, bold uniquely-shaped leaves & sturdy habit, Cordials will be the toast of the garden.
           'Brandy Punch': (USPPAF). Large leaves with striking tints of bronze, purple, & green.

            Plants are full & generously self-branching, forming a dramatic backdrop for the big,

            bodacious pink flowers. Height 42-48".
           'Cherry Brandy': (USPPAF). Same outstanding foliage as 'Brandy Punch', but with

            solid red blooms. Height 42-48".

moscheutos 'Splash' Series: "Rose Mallow". Full compact plants with soft green foliage. Blooms mid-summer to fall. Huge blooms (9-10" across). Use as back of a sunny border, or as specimen or container plants. Full sun. Height to 30" tall; spread to 24". Zones 5-9.

           'Pinot Griggio': Snowy white petals are kissed with just the subtlest hint of rose-pink

            at the outer edge. A brush stroke of the same hue enhances each petal's base,

            forming a rosy ring around the flower's center.

           'Pinot Noir': Bodacious, bright red flowers

syriacus 'Collie Mullens': "Rose of Sharon". Deciduous. Medium sized, upright, slender branched shrubs; bright green, unevenly serrated leaves. Many double, purple-lavender flowers. Full sun.

syriacus - U.S.D.A Selections: "Rose of Sharon". Improved selections are sterile triploids, have a longer blooming season, thicker textured petals & foliage, displayed on a compact dense habit of growth to medium size. They set few or no seed pods.

          'Aphrodite': Rose pink flowers with a red eye.

          'Diana': Large, single pure white flowers.

syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon': " Rose Of Sharon". A hardy, award winning Rose of Sharon with flowers that resemble antique roses, 'Lavender Chiffon' blooms from July to September. Medium growing to 8-12'. Full sun. Zone 5-8.

syriacus 'Minerva': "Rose Of Sharon". This improved selection from the National Arboretum are sterile triploids, have a longer blooming season, thicker textured petals & foliage, displayed on densely branched habit of growth 10' high, 6' wide. Blooms are single, lavender-pink with a reddish purple eye. Petals are ruffled. Good as a hedge or screen. Deciduous. Zones 5-9.

syriacus 'White Chiffon': "Rose Of Sharon". The pure white sister to 'Lavender Chiffon'. Blooms July to September. Medium growing to 8-12'. Full sun. Zone 5-8.

HYDRANGEA

macrophylla 'Bailmer' (PP15,298): "Endless Summer® Hydrangea". A Bailey Nurseries introduction, Endless Summer® is a mop-head type hydrangea with the unique ability to bloom consistently on both old & new wood. The result is a plant that provides beautiful flowers all summer long. It is unusually hardy compared to other Hydrangea macrophylla, even in zone 4 climate. The flowers grow up to 8" in diameter, with pink blooms in alkaline soils & blue blooms in acidic soil. Since Endless Summer® blooms on new wood, removal of spent flowers will encourage re-bloom. Green foliage turns bronze in fall. The plant grows 3-5' in width & height, making it an excellent choice as a border plant to define boundaries or planting areas, a foundation planting, or to provide a backdrop for other flowering plants. Zone 4-9.

macrophylla 'Endless Summer® Blushing Bride (PP17,169)': "Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea". A controlled cross Endless Summer® & Veitchii made by Dr. Michael Dirr in 2001. Repeat blooming, white mophead with blooms up to 6" across. As blooms age they fade to light pink or blue depending on the amount of available aluminum in the soil. Glossy green foliage. Rounded shape. Height 3-6' with an equal spread. Zone 5., test zone 4.

macrophylla 'PIIHM-I' (PPAF): "Endless Summer® Twist-n-Shout™ Bigleaf Hydrangea".  Like all plants in the Endless Summer® Collection, 'Twist-n-Shout' produces abundant blooms on both old & new wood all summer long. Lacy deep-pink centers are surrounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink or periwinkle blue, depending on soil type. Sturdy red stems & glossy deep green leaves turn red-burgundy in fall to offer year round interest in the garden. Easy to care for & hardy to zone 4, 'Twist-n-Shout' is an elegant standalone specimen, dramatic in combination with other plants, & compact enough for containers. Height & width to 3-5'.

HYPERICUM

moserianum 'Tri-Color': "Tricolor Moser's St. Johnswort". Compact, low growing, with a beautiful form. White & rose variegation on dark green foliage with bright yellow flowers. Height 12-24". Sun-partial shade. Zones 7-11.

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