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Adam's NeedleYucca filamentosa
1. Color Guard
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‘Color Guard’ bears bright creamy-yellow leaves with green edges. During the cooler months of fall and winter, the light leaf centers take on rose overtones.
11C-N10" Bl 24"-36"36"-48"4-10
  
2. Excalibur
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This Yucca forms a uniform, spiky, rounded clump of sword-like, blue-green to glaucous grey-green leaves lined with an extraordinary number of curly white filaments. Its habit is much more uniform and is overall smaller than the straight species.

Impressively stout flower scapes carry white, bell-shaped flowers in early to midsummer.

11C-N10" Bl 18"-24"36"-42"4-10
Aloe jucundaAloe jucunda
3. jucunda
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Shiny, glossy, triangular, dark green leaves, usualy about 12, flecked with pale green spots, with triangular teeth on the margins. The flowerheads may be seen anytime of the year, single tubular clusters of pale pink to coral. Sap of the leaves may be used to treat mild burns or sunburns.
3D-N3" TC Pot 12"-14"12"-14"9-11
Asparagus FernAsparagus densiflorus
4. Sprengeri
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Delicate, bright green, needlelike leaves on arching stems with a trailing habit. This fern will create a dense fluffy look in containers.
3D-N   12"-24"10"-14"9-10
Baby Rubber PlantPeperomia obtusifolia
5. Jade
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Cute indoor or tropical shade plant with round glossy leaves. Neat size for baskets and pots. Likes it humid, warm (over 70), bright but not sunny, and regular light watering.
3D-N3" Bl Pot  6"-12"6"-12"10-12
  
6. Marble
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Thick, glossy variegated green leaves with yellow marbling. Has an upright, mounding habit that is great for pots or hanging baskets.
3D-N*Multi*  6"-12"6"-12"10-12
 Peperomia obtusifolia variegata
7. Variegata
 
'Variegata' is the variegated version of this compact plant native to rainforests in South America. Variegated Baby Rubber Plants have thick, upright stems with round and glossy, oversized leaves featuring white and yellow markings giving off a marbled appearance.
3D-N3" Bl Pot  6"-12"6"-12"10-12
Baby's BreathGypsophila cerastoides
8. Pixie Splash
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A very low-growing goundcover cousin to the familiar Baby’s Breath of florist shops, this species is well suited to growing in the rock garden, rock wall or alpine trough. It forms a compact tuft or mound of small, rounded fresh green leaves, with taller branching stems that are studded with starry flowers from late spring into the summer. Petals are white with a splash of pink. Requires a well-drained site.
4C-S4½" Wh 3"-5"8"-12"4-7
 Gypsophila paniculata
9. Festival Star®
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This Baby's Breath produces nonstop clouds of dainty white flowers that float atop lush, densely branched grey-green foliage. Fantastic in beds, border, and containers, and a must-have for cut flower arrangements.
9C-SPW #1 Pot 10"-14"12"-14"6-10
  
10. Summer Sparkles®
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Baby’s Breath has come a long way over the years, with breeders improving their habit, bloom time, and longevity in the garden. SUMMER SPARKLES® sets a new standard in taller Gypsophilas. Unlike most which are quite open in habit and go dormant in late summer, this new variety has a much more compact, refined looking form and looks great in the garden all season.

It forms a uniform, very densely branched, rounded clump of grey-green foliage that becomes completely covered in flowers from late spring through midsummer. The white flowers are small, semi-double, and slightly fragrant. They are borne prolifically on all sides of the plant. Deadheading the first round of flowers will encourage the plant to rebloom.

9C-S8" TC 23"-27"30"-40"3-9
Balloon FlowerPlatycodon grandiflorus
11. Astra™ Blue Single
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A beautiful plant for the garden bed or patio pots. Also makes an excellent gift. Grow as an annual or a perennial, where plants will be covered with blooms throughout the season. Extra-thick flower petals extend the time blooms are showy in the garden.
5B-N  8"-10"12"-24"3-8
  
12. Astra™ Semi-Double Pink
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Interesting balloon-like buds burst open into beautiful bell-shaped flowers. Exceptional branching and thick flower petals make for long-lasting light pink blooms.
5B-N  8"-10"6"-8"3-8
  
13. Astra™ Semi-Double White
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This selection forms a compact mound of green foliage, bearing inflated buds that open into star-shaped semi-double white flowers. The small habit of this variety makes it a good choice for rock gardens and mixed containers.
5B-N  8"-10"12"-16"4-8
  
14. Sentimental Blue
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Interesting balloon-like buds burst open into beautiful blue, dwarf bell-shaped flowers. ‘Sentimental Blue’ is an excellent low-growing border or rock garden plant. It is a prolific bloomer that is pest and disease free.
5B-N  6"-8"12"3-8
Banana (Japanese)Musa acuminata
15. Basjoo
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Musa Basjoo is cold hardy to -20 degrees when mulched properly. Its inflorescence is one of the most beautiful of all bananas. Even though the Basjoo Banana Tree does not produce edible fruit, it does form a a nice patio or pool specimen.
4B-S10" Bl 36"-48"36"-48"6
Banana (Red)Ensete ventricosum
16. Maurelii
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This banana-like annual in Zone 5 has large paddle-shaped leaves, which range in color from deep claret brown to red-purple to pale green, produced from the center of the plant, with thick midribs bright red beneath. White flowers are borne in inflorescences 3 to 4 feet long. Fruits are banana-like but dry and unpalatable.
4B-S10" Bl 36"-8'24"-48"9-11
BarberryBerberis thunbergii
17. Sunjoy® Citrus (‘Koren’)
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Improved golden barberry. Sunjoy® Citrus barberry is an improved Berberis ‘Aurea’ - better looking and faster growing means more profitable! Neat, rounded habit results in a uniformly ball-shaped plant that looks nice in a container. This plant was evaluated for over five years in full sun to ensure excellent burn-resistance.
?PWCC #3 24"-36"24"-36"4-8
  
18. Sunjoy® Neo (‘NCBT2’)
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Orange is happy. Orange is cheerful. And there's no orange-r barberry than Sunjoy Neo™. Tom Ranney of NCSU brings us this eye-catching, jaw-dropping new selection that is bright and colorful all season, positively electric in spring. Dense, semi-dwarf habit makes it an ideal selection for landscape or garden beds.
 PWCC #3 24"-30"24"-30"4-8
 Berberis x
19. Sunjoy® Todo (‘NCBX1’)
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Seedless and semi-evergreen. Thanks to the innovative breeding of Dr. Tom Ranney and his team at the NCSU research station, we now offer a second sterile, dark-leaf barberry: Sunjoy Todo®. The wide cross that resulted in its sterility also conferred deep purple glossy foliage that persists through the year, especially in warmer climates. Attractive orange flowers develop fruit, however, seeds are hollow and non-viable.
SC-10PWCC #3 18"-24"18"-24"6-8
Barberry (Golden)Berberis thunbergii
20. Sunjoy® Tangelo (‘O’Byrne’)
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Bright and cheery, this new barberry has unique tangy orange foliage that is often accentuated by a distinctive chartreuse margin. Stronger growing than other variegated cultivars, it is colorful in the landscape from spring to fall. Certified Wheat-rust resistant.
SC-6PWCC #3  36"-48"36"-48"4-8
BarrenwortEpimedium alpinum
21. Rubrum
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In this selection, plants form a bushy mound of dark green leaves, bearing sprays of cherry-red flowers in mid to late spring. Although they will take a couple of years to reach a mature size, plants are long-lived and very sturdy. Old leaves should be pruned to the ground in late winter to show the flowers to best effect. Drought tolerant once established. Plants may be divided in early spring or late summer. Beautiful bronze foliage color in winter.
11C-N8" TC 8"-12"12"-18"4-9
 Epimedium x versicolor
22. Sulphureum
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One of the best cultivars available today as well as the toughest Epimedium for dry shade, even under large, thirsty trees. From mid to late spring, clusters of small flowers with pale yellow sepals and primrose-yellow petals hover just above the foliage.
11C-N8" TC 12"28"5-8
BasilOcimum basilicum
23. Everleaf™ Genovese
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This late-flowering, full habit basil is perfect for any garden. Robust Genovese flavor stands up to cooking. Perfect for pesto and sauces. Downy mildew and fusarium resistant.
8D-N  18"-24"12"-18"n/a
  
24. Everleaf™ Thai Tower
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This gorgeous basil plant has masses of green leaves with occasional purple flecks and soft purple stems that will brighten up any vegetable garden or mixed container. Its aromatic and vibrant licorice flavor complements any dish, especially Thai cuisine. Late-flowering habit means huge harvests of flavorful leaves throughout Summer.
8D-N  24"-36"8"-12"n/a
  
25. Rutgers Devotion DMR
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Featuring Downy Mildew resistance (DMR) so good it's patented! Forms large, cupped leaves with a slightly sweet and spicy aroma. Comopact plant is highly productive. Great in pesto, Italian dishes, or in fresh salads or soups.
8D-N  18"-20"16"-18"n/a
  
26. Trybasil
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Now you can grow and "try" 3 popular basils in one ... and you'll love each variety! Plant includes a blend of Genovese, serrated and dark-red basils. Fragrant plants are great for herb gardens or adding scent to mixed combinations. Use different flavors in your kitchen recipes.
8D-N    12"-16"12"-16"n/a
BeardtonguePenstemon heterophyllus
27. Electric Blue
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Flowering spikes with trumpets of vivid blue. Carefree and drought resistant, this Penstemon sports an interesting purple blush at the stems. Glossy green foliage is a nice complement. Attractive glossy deep green foliage. Requires a well-drained soil. Flowers first year.
5B-N  18"-20"14"-16"6-9
 Penstemon x mexicali
28. Carillo™ Red
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Fiery color will turn heads! Winner of the 2014 Fleuroselect Gold Medal Award. Judges were impressed by the masses of fuchsia red flowers. This penstemon hybrid produces cheerful upright displays of tubular, white-throated flowers on shorter bushy mounded plants. Got Hummingbirds? You will when you grow this beauty!
5B-N  8"-10"10"-12"5-9
  
29. Pike’s Peak Purple®
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Developed in Colorado, this hybrid forms a bushy clump of narrow green leaves, with short spikes of bright violet-purple trumpet flowers beginning in early summer. Blooming can continue on and off for most of the summer. An excellent low-maintenance perennial, adapting to a wide range of garden conditions. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. A 1999 Plant Select® introduction.
4C-S4½" Wh 12"-16"10"-12"5-9
  
30. Red Rocks
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Constant bright rose flowers all summer
4C-S4½" Wh 12"-15"18"5-7
Bear's Paw (Variegated)Cotyledon tomentosa
31. Variegata
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Variegated Bear's Paw is a small shrublet with thick, wedge-like leaves and a velvety coating. Its fuzzy leaves are striped green and cream and have a toothed edge like claws on a paw. This makes a great houseplant, though it's hard to keep from touching its leaves every time you pass it. It produces pale coral to white flowers.
3D-N3" TC Pot 6"-12"6"-12"9-11
Bee Balm (Lemon)Monarda citriodora
32. Lemon Mint
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Though not a member of the mint family, this plant has a distinct herbal scent that has hints of citrus. Because its leaves contain citronellol, the essential oil distilled from this plant has a repellent effect on insects. The lavender flowers are a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.
5C-N  12"-24"24"-30"3-9
Begonia (Tuberous)Begonia x boliviensis
33. Santa Cruz®
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Prepare to be dazzled by the big, wide-open blooms, handsome foliage, and nonstop flowering of this new trailing Begonia! Santa Cruz™ Sunset is an exciting choice for any climate, especially hot, long-summer areas that have stressed other Begonias. With blooms from spring until frost, it's ready to dazzle in baskets and planters!
1B-N*Multi* 12"-16"16"-20"n/a
 Begonia x tuberhybrid
34. Nonstop® Joy Orange™
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Fully double, orange flowers on green foliage make them an eyecatching display for containers. Flowers all summer.
1B-N*Multi* 8"-12"12"-14"9-10
  
35. Nonstop® Joy Red™
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Fully double blooms in red on plants with shades of green colored foliage.
1B-N*Multi* 8"-12"12"-14"9-10
  
36. Nonstop® Joy Yellow™
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Fully double blooms in yellow on plants with shades of green colored foliage.
1B-N*Multi* 8"-12"12"-14"9-10
BetonyStachys x
37. Summer Crush
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Stachys ‘Summer Crush’ produces bicolor flower spikes in shades of pink and white. The flowers are held upright on almost leafless stems above clumps of green foliage. The deer-resistant, clay-tolerant plants spread by rhizome and will spread gradually in evenly moist, sunny spots. Mature plants have some resistance to drought. Great planted in multiples adjacent to dark purple bloomers.
11C-N8" TC 24"-30"18"-24"4-8
Betony (Alpine)Stachys monnieri
38. Hummelo
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this species forms large, rounded clumps of green, long and narrow, textured leaves. It is lovely even when it's not in bloom. In midsummer, sturdy spikes of lavender-rose flowers shoot up through the foliage, putting on quite a display.
11C-N8" Gr 18"-20"18"4-8
BidensBidens ferulifolia
39. Campfire® Marshmallow
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Strong heat tolerance and pure white, self-cleaning flowers that set little seed are the highlights of this all-season bloomer. Large blossoms on densely mounded plants are highly attractive to pollinators.
1C-S4½" Wh 8"-14"10"-16"9-11
  
40. Goldilocks Rocks®
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Goldilocks Rocks Bidens features beautiful yellow daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. It's tiny deeply cut ferny leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Mixing well with other medium-vigor varieties in recipes, the improved genetics of these Bidens produce larger, sunfast, true yellow flowers.

1C-S4½" Wh 12"-14"10"-14"9-11
Birch (Parkland Pillar)Betula platyphylla
41. First Editions® Parkland Pillar® (‘Jefpark’)
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Parkland Pillar® is a beautiful birch with a narrow, upright, dense habit. It boasts white bark and dense, dark green foliage that turns golden in late fall. This fast-growing variety is suitable for gardens, screens, or boulevards. Tolerant of heat, drought, and alkaline soils, Parkland Pillar® is an excellent choice for urban landscapes. Its narrow form and bold colors make it the perfect accent tree or privacy screen when planted in multiples.
TE#7 Pot  35'-40'6'-7'3-7
BitterrootLewisia cotyledon
42. Elise Mix
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With a dreamy palette of flowers, Elise makes an indelible impression! Glorious shades of soft and vivid pinks, rose, salmon, white, yellow, orange, soft purple and lovely bicolor patterns — an impressionist masterpiece. Prize-winning 4-6" variety flowers its first season without a cold period, working its magic in containers, beds and rockeries.
6D-S5" Burg 4"-6"7"-8"4-8
Black-eyed SusanRudbeckia fulgida
43. Goldsturm
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‘Goldsturm’ Black Eyed Susans have a long season of bloom and a sturdy, upright habit. The gold daisy-like flowers have a distinct dark brown central cone and are held on branching stems. Do not deadhead these cones if you want winter interest since the black seed heads remain attractive throughout the winter and the seeds provide a source of food for small birds.
5C-N  24"-36"18"-24"4-10
Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa DaisyRudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
44. Goldblitz
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An improved ‘Goldsturm’ which blooms three weeks earlier. Gold flowers with dark green foliage; compact growth habit.
9C-N8" Gr 22"-24"22"-24"3-9
 Rudbeckia hirta
45. American Gold Rush
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Finally, a Black Eyed Susan that's resistant to the Septoria leaf spot! Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome-like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily from July to September here in Michigan, with some color until frost. Destined to be the new staple for landscapes! From Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.
9C-N8" TC 22"-26"40"-44"4-9
  
46. Autumn Colors
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This mid-sized strain produces large brown-eyed daisy flowers for months on end, in a range of bicolor shades from yellow through gold, orange and bronzy-red. An outstanding cut flower. Removing faded blossoms regularly will greatly increase the flowering time. Seed heads have good winter interest, and can be used in dried arrangements. Fairly drought tolerant, once established. Wonderful in mixed containers. Fleuroselect.
5C-N  20"-23"10"-12"5-9
  
47. Cappuccino
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Long-lasting, 4" red and yellow bicolor blooms top very vigorous and floriferous, heat-tolerant plants.
5C-N  18"-20"14"-16"3-9
  
48. Cherry Brandy
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This powerhouse of a plant is just 2 feet tall, but sends up dozens upon dozens of giant daisies over a long season, bringing butterflies and bees to pay their respects all summer long. The long-lasting blooms combine rich shades of red and maroon with that trademark big black eye, so you can imagine how terrific they look in the vase.
5C-N  22"-24"12"-15"5-8
  
49. Chocolate Orange
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‘Chocolate Orange’ Rudbeckia boasts large chocolate-mahogany 4" flowers adorned with beautifully contrasting orange tips. They bloom profusely from mid-summer to frost, providing weeks of eye-catching color. An outstanding cut flower, the seed heads have good winter interest unless they are used in dried arrangements.
5C-N  24"-30"18"-24"4-9
  
50. Denver Daisy
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Denver Daisy sports enormous 6" to 8" blooms with outstretched petals of purest yellow. At the base of each petal is a dab or two of dark red, creating a halo around the chocolate-brown cone.
5C-N  22"-26"10"-18"5
  
51. Irish Eyes
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Flower heads are composed of bright yellow petals surrounding a green center. Suitable as a cut flower, or superb when massed in the border or wildflower garden. These cheery, easy-to-grow plants belong in every sunny garden.
5C-N  24"-30"18"-24"4-10
  
52. Sahara
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A delightful mix of caramel and soft pink/red blooms. Flowers are semi double to fully double. Good heat tolerance and great for amateur cut flowers.
5C-N  18"-22"14"-16"4-10
Blanket FlowerGaillardia aristata
53. SpinTop™ Copper Sun
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This selection features countless copper-orange flowers with glowing yellow tips on each fluted petal. Top-notch flowering continuing into fall, the autumnal-hued blossoms highlight silvery-green compact foliage. Deer resistant and carefree.

Gaillardia Copper Sun, from the SpinTop Series, features an excellent branching habit with multiple buds on every stem. Compact, uniform and extremely early flowering, this series demonstrates excellent heat tolerance in all regions. Large flowerheads are pollinator favorites. Very drought resistant. Pairs nicely with the soft blues of perennial Geraniums. Completely carefree.

10C-N8" Gr 8"-12"12"-16"4-9
  
54. SpinTop™ Mango
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For vibrant color, try the newest addition to the early blooming Spintop series Radiant orange flowers with serrated yellow tips bloom over compact and uniform foliage all summer long.
10C-N8" Gr  8"-12"12"-14"5-9
  
55. SpinTop™ Red
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This very compact selection from the SpinTop series has flat, serrated, rich medium red petals and prominent gold stamens. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Heat tolerant and actually prefer poorer soils.
10C-N8" Gr 12"-14"12"-14"5-9
  
56. SpinTop™ Red Starburst
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A prolific display of flowers that is sure to enhance sunny beds and borders. Bright yellow blooms with a large red eye sit just above compact clumps of green foliage. Blooms start in late spring, but the real show is put on in late summer into fall. Sturdy and heat tolerant - perfect for waterwise gardens.
10C-N8" Gr 8"-12"12"-16"3-9
 Gaillardia grandiflora
57. Burgundy
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Wine-red blooms measure a whopping 3 inches across! In the middle of these striking red petals is a button-like center which emerges bright yellow and then slowly changes to oxblood-red. This juicy center attracts butterflies like crazy.
5D-N  18"-30"24"-30"3-10
  
58. Mesa™ Bright Bicolor
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Bright red flowers with a wide, bright yellow band.
5D-N  14"-16"20"-22"5-9
  
59. Mesa™ Yellow
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Very drought tolerant once established, Mesa Yellow shows intense, non-fading color all season on upright, well-branched plants that perform well in landscapes and mixed containers.
5D-N  16"-18"20"-24"5-9
Blue Chalk FingersSenecio vitalis (aka Curio talinoides)
60. Serpents
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Densely packed narrow blue-green succulent leaves grow in a symmetrical fashion from sprawling fleshy stems. Striking texture and color, perfect for a sunny, low-water garden. Easy care and drought tolerant but will tolerate irrigation. Attractive in containers. Evergreen.
3D-N3" Bl Pot  12"-18"10"9-11
Blue FescueFestuca glauca
61. Beyond Blue
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This selection forms a dense tuft of bluer-than-blue leaves that remain blue all season. Spikes of tan flowers in early summer. Excellent for mass planting, edging, or in the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in early spring, and this should be done every 2 to 3 years. Evergreen in mild areas, in colder winter regions the leaves should be trimmed back in late winter right to the base. Flower spikes may also be removed in summer, if desired.
4C-S6" Gr 10"-12"16"-18"4-9
  
62. Blue Whiskers
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When it comes to ornamental grasses, Blue Fescue has long been a popular choice due to its diminutive size and interesting texture. Compared to classic variety ‘Elijah Blue’, ‘Blue Whiskers’ is a taller, more vigorous variety, with longer leaves and a brighter blue foliage color. The finely textured, bright silvery blue leaves form a fully rounded, robust clump with consistent flower coverage across the habit. Yellow-green flowers appear above the clump on 18-22” scapes in early summer and age to tan as the season progresses.
12C-S8" TC 10"-12"24"-28"4-8
  
63. Elijah Blue
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Soft powdery blue, spiky foliage that keeps its color year round makes this grass a top pick. ‘Elijah Blue’ is a small, clumping grass with a rounded habit. In early summer, wheat-like seed heads are produced on tall, spikey stalks in great numbers.
4C-S6" Gr 8"-12"10"-12"4-8
Blue Oat GrassHelictotrichon sempervirens
64. Blue Oat Grass
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Blue Oat grass looks like a miniature water fountain, with its densely packed leaves gently spraying upward and arching back downward at the tips. This species displays spiky, blue-gray foliage that will draw your attention all season long.

In early summer, small, tan seed heads appear on tall stems held well above the foliage. In mild climates, the foliage is evergreen; it is semi-evergreen in colder zones.

Blue Oat Grass adds a small, coarse element to rock gardens, coastal gardens, or dry hillsides. It is also great in containers.

12C-S8" Gr 18"-24"18"-24"3-8
Blue Sky VineThunbergia grandiflora
65. Blue Sky Vine
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Warm up the winter days with a Mediterranean visitor! This reliable flowering vine is at home on either side of the Atlantic. With a nine-month floral display that starts in fall, it’s destined to be a cherished gift. This robust twining climber displays exquisite blue flowers with contrasting yellow throats. Thunbergia grandiflora is commonly known as the Blue Skyflower. You'll recognize the flower color as being that of an absolutely flawless spring sky. Grow in full sun.
7B-N10" Bl /Tr 5'-8'18"-24"9-11
BluebeardCaryopteris incana
66. Sunshine Blue® II (‘SMNCVH’)
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Improved yellow-leaf caryopteris. Sunshine Blue® II caryopteris is a new, improved cultivar. It replaces the original Sunshine Blue® caryopteris as it has proven in our trials to be brighter, hardier, and more adaptable. Vivid yellow foliage holds up to the heat of summer and offers bold, beautiful contrast when blue flowers begin to appear in late summer. Also known as blue mist spirea, despite the fact that it is not remotely related to Spiraea.
SC-14PWCC #3 32"-36"32"-36"5-9
Bluestem (Big)Andropogon gerardii
67. Blackhawks
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Big Bluestem are perfect for providing height and color to the garden, coming into prime a little earlier than other ornamental grasses. The foliage of ‘Blackhawks’ emerges deep green to dark purple in spring and deepens to near black by fall here in Michigan. This grass matures a little more than a foot shorter than ‘Indian Warrior’. One of the very best Big Bluestem from hybridizer Brent Horvath.

Dubbed the "monarch of the prairie", this native grass was once the dominant component of the American tallgrass prairie. It adapts easily to a wide range of soil and moisture conditions as long as full sun is provided. This long-lived grass has a variety of uses including screening, naturalizing, restoring prairies, and nesting materials for birds and mammals.

12C-S8" TC  48"-5'18"-24"3-9
Boxwood (Little Leaf)Buxus microphylla var. japonica
68. Winter Gem
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Especially popular for low hedges, thanks to its habit and hardiness, 'Winter Gem' boxwood has shown good resistance to boxwood blight. Its foliage bronzes heavily in winter, but returns to green in spring.
?#1 Pot  24"-36"36"-48"5-9
Brass ButtonsLeptinella squalida
69. Platt’s Black
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Leptinella is a fast growing colorful ground cover that is easy to grow and makes an ideal lawn replacement for small areas. In late spring, the carpet is covered with tiny yellow button-like flowers that contrast nicely with the two-toned foliage.
4C-S6" Gr 2"-4"12"-15"4
Butterfly BushBuddleia davidii
70. Golden Glow
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Fragrant yellow flower clusters flushed with pink and mauve. Use for a mixed or shrub border.
9C-S8" TC 50"-7'6'-10'6-8
 Buddleia x
71. Chrysalis™ Blue
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Bred and selected for its abundance of flowers that attract butterflies. Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer. Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations. Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established. Downy mildew resistant.
9C-S8" TC 20"-28"18"-24"5-9
  
72. Chrysalis™ Cranberry
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Bred and selected for its abundance of flowers that attract butterflies. Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer. Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations. Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established. Downy mildew resistant.
9C-S8" TC 20"-28"18"-24"5-9
  
73. Chrysalis™ Pink
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Bred and selected for its abundance of flowers that attract butterflies. Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer. Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations. Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established. Downy mildew resistant.
9C-S8" TC 20"-28"18"-24"5-9
  
74. Chrysalis™ White
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Bred and selected for its abundance of flowers that attract butterflies. Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer. Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations. Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established. Downy mildew resistant.
9C-S8" TC 20"-28"18"-24"5-9
  
75. Humdinger® Gold Drop
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This new addition to the HUMDINGER® Collection shares the same compact habit and shorter stature as the other members. Purple flower panicles are produced all over the dense habit of gold foliage. ‘Gold Drop’ replaces ‘Little Nugget’ in our catalog, having more golden foliage, a more compact habit, and better floral performance than its predecessor.
9C-S8" TC 30"-36"42"-48"5-10
  
76. Humdinger® Orchid Annie
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Totally unlike the tall and leggy Buddleia of the past, ‘Orchid Annie’ maintains a compact, refined habit. 8” orchid purple flower panicles appear above a perfect rounded shrub a few weeks sooner than you would expect for a Butterfly Bush. Although the best blooming power is in its initial bloom, this beauty will bloom on shorter secondary panicles well into early fall.
9C-S8" TC 30"-36"42"-48"5-10
  
77. Lavender Cascade
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If you're familiar with ‘Wisteria Lane’ on the market, this Buddleia has a similar interesting look, but with better defined flowers and more intense color. Soft lavender purple flower panicles are approximately 8-10" long and 3" wide and cascade down the habit like a waterfall. Compared to ‘Grand Cascade’, this Buddleia is smaller both in overall habit and individual flower panicle size.
9C-S8" TC 5'6"-6'6'6"-7'5-10
  
78. Lilac Cascade
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Just like the others of the Cascade series, the habit of this Butterfly Bush has panicles that cascade downward like a waterfall. 12-18" huge, puffy panicles of pale lilac flowers. The size of the flowers match that of ‘Grand Cascade’, but with a lighter shade of purple and shorter stature. Perfect as a centerpiece in your garden. Through 4 years of monitoring for sterility we have not observed seed set - a stand out trait among Buddleia.
9C-S8" TC 5'-5'6"6'5-10
  
79. Lo & Behold® Blue Chip, Jr.
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Young Junior is smaller than the original, less brittle, and has attractive silver-green leaves. Great for mass plantings, containers or mixed into perennial gardens. It flowers from mid-summer to frost.

The earliest blooming of the Lo & Behold® series.

9C-SPWCC #3 18"-30"18"-30"5-9
  
80. Lo & Behold® Purple Haze
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Uniquely horizontal branches produce an abundance of dark purple-blue flowers. The flowers radiate outward and downward like a pinwheel, and are continuous from mid summer to frost. This is a sterile variety that will not produce unwanted seedlings.
9C-SPWCC #3  24"-36"36"-48"5-9
  
81. Monarch® Blue Knight
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‘Blue Knight’ forms a dense clump of minty green leaves. Incredibly long, 10-12”, outward-facing flower panicles open light lavender purple and deepen to blue-purple with age. The new and the aged flowers appear on the panicles at the same time, giving the flower an interesting two-tone effect. This plant has incredible flower coverage, giving you quite the performance when it starts its first flush of blooms in late summer.
9C-S8" TC 42"-48"6'-6'6"5-10
  
82. Monarch® Dark Dynasty
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This compact new Buddleia fits easily into urban gardens with its densely compact, rounded habit. Unlike some other dwarf Buddleias that become very wide spreading, ‘Dark Dynasty’ keeps its composure as it ages, growing just 3’ tall and 3 ½’ wide in two years.

Rich royal purple, fragrant flowers are borne on branched panicles from late summer into early fall, just in time to feed the migrating Monarchs passing through.

9C-S8" TC 32"-36"36"-42"5-10
  
83. Monarch® Glass Slippers
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Like a cool drink of water on a hot summer day, the silvery green foliage and icy toned flowers of this new Buddleia from the Walters Gardens, Inc. breeding program offers an oasis in sunny landscapes.

‘Glass Slippers’ forms a relatively low, wide spreading, tightly knit cushion topped with pale periwinkle blue blossoms held on silvery, branched stems from late summer into early fall. Secondary flowers extend the show further into fall.

9C-S8" TC 36"-38"5'4"-5'8"5-10
  
84. Pink Cascade
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This beautifully unique Butterfly Bush has an arching, weeping look versus the normal upright habit. Light apple blossom pink flower panicles are 8-10" long. Minty green leaves, in combination with the flowers, give it overall cool tones. ‘Pink Cascade’ is a good match to ‘Lavender Cascade’ in size and shape. Use as a focal piece in your garden or in the landscape.
9C-S8" TC 5'-5'6"5'-6'5-10
  
85. Pugster® Amethyst (‘SMNBDL’)
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Full-sized flowers on a compact butterfly bush! Pugster® Amethyst buddelia is characterized by extra large flowers on a dwarf plant, bringing a cool purple into the mix. Thick, sturdy stems make the Pugster® series less brittle in growing and at retail, as well as improving winter survival in colder climates.
9C-SPWCC #3 24"24"5-9
  
86. Pugster® Blue (‘SMNBDBT’)
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Pugster Blue® butterfly bush offers true blue flowers, appearing from summer through frost.
9C-SPWCC #3 24"36"-48"5-9
  
87. Pugster® Pinker (‘SMNBDB’)
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Meet Pugster Pinker™ butterfly bush - the newest member of a unique series that offers full-sized flowers on dwarf plants. This compact butterfly bush reaches just 2'/.6 m tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with very rich pink flowers, each with a tiny bright orange eye in the center.
9C-SPWCC #3 24"24"-30"5-9
  
88. Pugster® White (‘SMNBDW’)
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Full-sized flowers on a compact butterfly bush! Pugster White® buddleia offers huge white flower spikes for a classic look that is especially enjoyable on summer nights.
9C-SPWCC #3 24"24"-36"5-9
  
89. Violet Cascade
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This plant is perfect for late season flower color! ‘Violet Cascade’ has the same cascading habit as the other members of the series, but with deep purple, cascading flowers. Through 4 years of monitoring for sterility we have not observed seed set - a stand out trait among Buddleia.
9C-S8" TC 48"-54"5'6"-6'5-10
Butterfly WeedAsclepias tuberosa
90. Gay Butterflies
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A delightful mix of free-flowering plants provides shimmering color over many weeks. Clumps perform best when left undivided. Presents a great display in a wildflower garden or natural area. Drought tolerant.
5D-N  24"24"4-9
  
91. Hello Yellow
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A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, this cultivar of our native A. tuberosa offers three months of golden yellow blooms from early through late summer. Deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one.

The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

Gather bouquets of Asclepias all summer long; the long stems are wonderful for cutting and are long-lasting. Sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

Following the fabulous flowers, green fruits develop which rupture to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs reminiscent of its cousin, common milkweed. These are great to use in dried flower arrangements.

9C-S8" Gr 24"24"3-9
  
92. Orange
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A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, offering three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally red or yellow) from early through late summer. Deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

Gather bouquets of Asclepias all summer long; the long stems are wonderful for cutting and are long-lasting. Sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

Following the fabulous flowers, green fruits develop which rupture to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs reminiscent of its cousin, common milkweed. These are great to use in dried flower arrangements.

5D-N  24"24"3-9
CalamintCalamintha nepeta
93. Marvelette Blue
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An award-winning, first year flowering, compact herb. Early blooming, blue-purple flowers stand up well over time, which translates to a better shelf life at the garden center. It's compact and uniform in growth, an improvement over what you can normally expect from seed. The sweet, minty smell will stop you in your tracks-a perfect addition to the herb or ornamental garden.
9C-S8" Gr 10"-12"12"-14"4-8
  
94. nepeta
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This sun-loving perennial is the perfect choice for attracting pollinators, since it blooms from early summer until frost. Tiny, white flowers cover the bushy habit. Since this is in the mint family, the leaves carry a mint scent. Perfect for rock garden enthusiasts and herb gardens. Use in the landscape as you would Nepeta (Catmint).
4C-S4½" Wh 12"-16"12"-16"5-9
CalibrachoaCalibrachoa hybrid
95. Callie® Blueberry Spark
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Callie® Blueberry Spark Calibrachoa is a trailing variety bearing hundreds of self cleaning, heat tolerant, white with purple-eye blossoms with attractive purple midribs and lacy venation on each and every petal. These petunia-like blossoms stand up to rain and weather much better than their cousin, the petunia, and will literally bloom non-stop all season without deadheading!
1C-S4½" Wh 4"-8"12"-16"n/a
CandytuftIberis amara
96. Summer Snowdrift
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A blanket of pure white all season long! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from spring to fall. Evergreen foliage is dark green and semi-glossy, making for an attractive appearance all season. Nice alternative to lobelia.
4C-S4½" Wh 10"-12"12"-14"6-9
 Iberis sempervirens
97. Snow Flurries
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A blanket of pure white! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from mid to late spring. The profile of this variety is shorter and wider than our other Iberis offerings. Evergreen foliage is dark green and semi-glossy, making for an attractive appearance all season.
5D-N  5"-6"12"-24"3-9
Cardinal FlowerLobelia x speciosa
98. Starship™ Blue
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The combination of big, wide-open, butterfly-shaped purple blooms and near-black stems is electrifying on this compact, free-flowering Lobelia! ‘Starship Blue’ earns its name with the eye-catching shade of purple borne on its blooms, but its merits go far beyond beauty. It is a hummingbird magnet, and because it flowers from midsummer into mid-fall, you get a longer season of winged visitors!
5D-N  20"-24"8"-12"6-10
  
99. Starship™ Burgundy
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The combination of big, wide-open, butterfly-shaped burgundy blooms and near-black stems is electrifying on this compact, free-flowering Lobelia! ‘Starship Burgundy’ earns its name with the eye-catching shade of velvet-red borne on its blooms, but its merits go far beyond beauty. It is a hummingbird magnet, and because it flowers from midsummer into mid-fall, you get a longer season of winged visitors!
5D-N  20"-24"8"-12"6-10
  
100. Starship™ Deep Rose
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Summer-flowering perennial attracts hummingbirds. Showy, mid-height plants covered with masses of flowers are ideal for containers for the center of the border. Sturdy, bushy plants are low maintenance. Produces masses of flowers.
5D-N  20"-24"12"-14"6-10
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