| Abelia | Abelia mosanensis | |  | A spring flowering shrub that’s as fabulous at the end of the season as it is at the beginning! Sweet Emotion Blaze abelia shares the same USDA zone 4 cold hardiness and powerfully fragrant flowers as other Abelia mosanensis, but what really sets it apart is the stunning fall foliage. In spring, Sweet Emotion Blaze is covered in an abundance of pink flowers that smell great and attract pollinators. In autumn, the fresh green foliage transitions to a vibrant blend of yellow, orange, and red, lighting up the garden or landscape. That’s not all; this abelia has superior branching and an improved habit for an excellent container presentation. | SB-2 |  | |  |  | |
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| Adam's Needle | Yucca filamentosa | |  | ‘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-N | | | |  | |
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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-N | | | | | |
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| African Daisy | Osteospermum hybrid | |  | Heat tolerant plants with large salmon orange and lavender blue daisy flowers. The mounded habit really holds the flowers up for great flower presence. It works well in hanging baskets, window boxes, patio planters and landscapes. | 3C-N | | |  | | |
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| | | |  | Heat tolerant plants with large pink daisy flowers. Mounded habits really hold the flowers up for great flower presence. | 3C-N | | | | | |
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| | | |  | Heat tolerant plants with large purple daisy flowers. Mounded habits really hold the flowers up for great flower presence. | 3C-N | | | | | |
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| | | |  | Heat tolerant plants with large red daisy flowers. Mounded habits really hold the flowers up for great flower presence. | 3C-N | | | | | |
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| Allium | Allium gigantium | |  | Perhaps the tallest of the large flowering alliums, Giganteum is a horticultural Amazon that catches the eyes of even non-gardeners. Blossoms the size of softballs sway atop lofty stems in late spring. | 4A-S | | | | | |
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| Alternanthera | Alternanthera dentata | |  | Little Ruby™ Alternanthera is the perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit and deep burgundy foliage, making it a real stand out plant in the garden. It is approximately a third the height of the common form. This Alternanthera loves humidity, but can also tolerate frost better than most forms. | 3B-S | | | | | |
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| Anemone (Japanese) | Anemone hupehensis var. japonica | |  | This fall blooming Anemone is one of the final performers in your garden for the growing season. Beginning in late summer, this perennial produces dark rose pink flowers that are positioned right above a small mound of green foliage. The flowers are fuller than single, producing a double row of petals. Its shorter stature lends itself well to containers, both as monoculture and in combination with other perennials. It spreads by underground rhizomes. This is a perfect companion to other fall interest varieties, such as Coneflowers, Ornamental Grasses, and Stonecrop. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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| | | |  | You'll love how this perennial will extend the seasonal interest of your garden. When other plants in your garden are fading, FALL IN LOVE™ ‘Sweetly’ is just getting started, producing rich, rose pink flowers in early fall. Semi-double flowers are produced above a large mound of dark green foliage. Spreads slowly through rhizomes. Plant with other fall bloomers, such as PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses and ROCK ‘N GROW® Sedum. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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20"-26" | 24"-30" | 4-8 |
| | | |  | Large flowers on graceful, slender stalks provide dramatic late season color for the garden or bouquet. Lovely foliage forms 12" mounds and stays attractive all season. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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| | | |  | ‘Pamina’ comes into its prime just as other plants are beginning to retire for the season. From late summer into mid-fall, deep rosy pink 2.5” double flowers top tall, graceful stems which sway beautifully in the wind. Individual petals are elongated and daisy-like. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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| | | |  | A unique and beautiful fall blooming perennial! Charming pale pink flowers measuring up to 3 in. across dance in the wind on tall scapes above attractive, rich green foliage from late summer into fall. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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| Apple | Malus | |  | Won’t turn brown! This productive tree bears gorgeous ruby red tart, crisp apples with a snowy center that won’t brown in salads. Also perfect for pies and cider. Originated from Geneva, New York in 1898. Cold-hardy. Ripens in mid September. | TA | | | | | |
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| | | |  | Empire apples have a smooth texture and ripen in mid-September. Empire is a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious and takes on the best characteristics of both. It is excellent for eating out of hand and in salads and for use in baking and cooking. | TA | | | | | |
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| | | |  | Granny Smith apples originated in Australia in 1868 when Maria Ann (Granny) Smith found a seedling growing by a creek on her property. This was the same place where she would toss French crab apples grown in Tasmania. The seedling bore light green colored apples that Granny Smith propagated. She found the new apple to be great for both cooking and snacking. Washington apple growers began growing this apple commercially in the late 1960s. Today, Granny Smith is one of the most well-known apple varieties around, known for its bright green color and tart flavor. | TA | | | | | |
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12'-14' | 14'-16' | 5-8 |
| | | |  | An exciting apple that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. Flavor is sweet but well-balanced. Excellent storage life, up to 7 months. Has been rated equal to or higher in overall quality than Haralson, Honeygold or Keepsake in winter storage trials. | TH | | | | | |
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| | | |  | Hardy substitute for Golden Delicious developed especially for cold northern areas. Golden Delicious flavor, Haralson hardiness. Medium to large golden to greenish fruit with very smooth finish and reddish bronze blush. Flavor is sweeter and more bland than Golden Delicious. High quality. Superior storage qualities. This is the parent to the Honeycrisp apple. | TA | | | | | |
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| | | |  | Jonathan apples are a tart firm apple that ripens in mid-September. The Jonathon is a dual-purpose variety suitable both for fresh eating and for processing. This crimson apple has a spicy tang that blends well with other varieties in sauces and cider. | TA | | | | | |
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| | | |  | America's favorite red apple, the Red Delicious Apple is one of the most popular apples available today. It is no wonder, since this is a hardy, vigorous tree that will produce many bushels of apple every fall that can be stored for up to 5 months, so you will have your own home-grown apples for half the year and even the biggest crop will not be wasted. The Red Delicious apple is a perfect choice to integrate into the landscape border, with its delicate white blooms in the spring, followed by crisp, large dark red, aromatic fruit in the autumn. Cross-pollinate with other apple varieties, such as the attractive ‘Cortland’ or ‘Yellow Delicious’ for best fruit production. | TH | | | | | |
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| Arborvitae | Thuja occidentalis | |  | Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ arborvitae is a sport of ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ selected for its very rapid growth rate, dense branching structure, and tall, narrow habit. It maintains this useful desirable columnar shape with minimal pruning. It has tremendous potential in both the residential and commercial landscape market, and is an excellent specimen plant. | SB-2 | | | | | |
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| Arborvitae (Woodwardii Globe) | | |  | Woodwardii has been a very reliable Arborvitae variety for many, many years - performs well year after year. Small to medium globe shaped evergreen with very showy, rich deep green foliage which holds its color very well in the winter. No pruning needed, will NOT become overgrown. Excellent for an accent plant. Makes an excellent foreground planting, and is also a good choice as a lower growing screen / hedge when planted closely together ( 3 ft or so ). Very low maintenance. | SA-1 | | | | | |
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| Arrowhead Vine | Syngonium podophyllum | |  | 'Coffee Milk' is a rare and captivating houseplant, known for its arrow-shaped leaves adorned with subtle pink variegation against a pale green background. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can also adapt to partial shade. It can be grown as a compact bush or allowed to vine, making it suitable for various decorative setups. This tropical vine prefers well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring the plant remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and helps maintain its desired shape. | 3D-S | | | |  | |
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| Artemisia | Artemisia ludoviciana | |  | An outstanding silver-leaved perennial for any sunny border. This selection spreads less quickly than the older ‘Silver King’, with a slightly wider leaf that holds up well to summer heat and humidity. Plants form a bushy, upright mound, with clusters of creamy flowers in July. Trimming back hard after blooming will rejuvenate the foliage. Nice for cutting, and using in dried arrangements: simply hang bunches upside-down in a warm dark room. | 4C-S | | | | | |
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| Asparagus Fern | Asparagus densiflorus | |  | Delicate, bright green, needlelike leaves on arching stems with a trailing habit. This fern will create a dense fluffy look in containers. | 3D-N | | | | | |
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| Aster | Symphyotrichum x | |  | ‘Billowing Pink’ takes on a compact, dense mound habit with pink flowers. Plants reach 26 inches tall and 48 inches wide, giving this cultivar a moderate size suitable for the middle of perennial beds. It has a six-week bloom period from late September to mid-November in USDA Zone 5. | 11D-N | | | | | |
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| Aster (Frikart's) | Symphyotrichum x frikartii | |  | ‘Monch’ is treasured for its lavender-blue daisy-like flowers and its willingness to produce them nonstop all summer and into fall (if the spent flowers are removed). Foliage is an attractive gray-green. | 4D-S | | | | | |
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| Aster (New England) | Symphyotrichum novae-angliae | |  | In fall, this classic cultivar becomes a glowing mass of vibrant pink daisy-like flowers that will stop traffic on your street. ‘Alma Potschke’ grows 4 ft. tall but can be pinched once or twice in late spring or early summer for more compact plants. | 4D-S | | | | | |
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35"-40" | 18"-24" | 5-8 |
| | | |  | ‘Purple Dome’ is less than half as tall as other New England Asters, and when it blooms in fall, it really does resemble a purple dome. The ideal companion is Sedum ‘Autumn Joy.' | 11C-N | | | | | |
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| Aster (New York) | Symphyotrichum novi-belgii | |  | The variety Believer is a early, deep purple flowering Aster | 3B-S | | | | | |
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18"-24" | 18"-24" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | These are terrific favorites for autumn color in the perennial border. Plants form bushy mounds, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a compact selection with single bright sky-blue blossoms, each with a tiny orange eye. Pinch plants before July to keep especially low in habit. Excellent in containers. | 4B-N | | | | | |
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14"-20" | 14"-20" | 5-9 |
| | | |  | Dark purple double flowers on well mounded plants. Late natural season response matches Marie III and Peter III and the peak of the garden mum season. | 4B-N | | | | | |
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| Astilbe (Chinese) | Astilbe chinensis | |  | ‘Black Pearls’ has the darkest foliage of all Astilbes. Mid-late, fantastic new color! large flower plumes are purple with a hint of blue and the foliage is dark green, stems are sturdy and won't flop over. Finely cut foliage is very heat tolerant and will tolerate part sun to shade. | 9C-S | | | |  | |
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20"-28" | 16"-24" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | Displaying large, soft pink plumes of florets on gracefully arching stems, this astilbe is a gorgeous ornamental perennial for any shady site in the landscape. It effectively adds color and light to wooded sites, shadowed borders and summertime containers. As an added bonus, the green, fernlike foliage provides a wonderful contrast to the soft pink flower heads. Easy to grow and maintain, too. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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22"-24" | 18"-24" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | Displaying large, soft ivory-white plumes of florets on gracefully arching stems, this astilbe is a gorgeous ornamental perennial for any shady site in the landscape. It effectively adds color and light to wooded sites, shadowed borders and summertime containers. As an added bonus, the green, fernlike foliage provides a wonderful contrast to the soft white flower heads. Easy to grow and maintain, too. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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10"-12" | 18"-24" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | A gorgeous four foot tall astilbe with showy, upright velvety red plumes over boldly divided dark green to chocolate brown to reddish foliage. Robust grower. Plant this showstopper at the back of your shade garden. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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39"-49" | 24"-36" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | A gorgeous four foot tall astilbe with showy, clear salmon pink plumes over boldly divided dark green leaves that may have bronze edging. Plant this showstopper at the back of your shade garden. Robust grower. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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40"-48" | 24"-36" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | A gorgeous four foot tall astilbe with showy, upright red plumes over boldly divided dark green leaves that may have bronze edging. Plant this showstopper at the back of your shade garden. Robust grower. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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40"-48" | 24"-36" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | Pale pink plumes with a dense and upright form. Blooms in midsummer. Large, blue-green leaves with a coarse texture. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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18"-20" | 18"-29" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | A robust grower, ‘Vision in Red’ has deep red buds that open to pinkish-red flowers on full plumes. It blooms in midsummer, with flowers being held on red stems above the bronze-green foliage. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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15" | 15" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | An improved Vision in White with better growth habit. Mid-late season bloomer; compact with thick strong stems, upright panicles bare pure white flowers similar to other Vision varieties; excellent substance and good drought tolerance. | 9C-S | | | |  | |
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18" | 11"-16" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | Dense yet fluffy plumes of glowing reddish-pink flowers on upright, sturdy stems over glossy foliage from mid-summer into fall. Heavily serrated leaves emerge dark maroon and mature to dark green, very floriferous and easy grower. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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24"-27" | 14"-16" | 3-8 |
| Astilbe (Japanese) | Astilbe japonica | |  | Pure white, open lacy plumes. A member of Astilbe japonica (Japanese Astilbe). A species characterized by an early bloom time and glossy green leaves often tinged with red. Flowers are produced in dense, pyramidal clusters. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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24"-30" | 18"-24" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | ‘Montgomery’ has dark magenta red, triangular shaped plumes are borne on darker red stems. Leaves emerge with a bronze-red tint in spring, then turn dark green. A member of Astilbe japonica (Japanese Astilbe). A species characterized by an early bloom time and glossy green leaves often tinged with red. Flowers are produced in dense, pyramidal clusters. | 9C-S | | | | | |
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| Avens | Geum coccineum | |  | Vibrant orange flowers rest above fuzzy, slightly scalloped, semi-evergreen foliage from early spring into summer. Selected for tidy, compact habit and extended bloom period. | 6C-N | | | | | |
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6"-8" | 7"-10" | 5-7 |
| | | |  | A truly unique flower shape and the best part; more stems than you've ever seen will produce vibrant orange flowers that rebloom continuously from spring into early autumn. Flowers emerge as small pom-poms which mature into fabulous, flaming torches - like two blooms on one plant. Perfect for bouquets or vases as well as an ideal way to elevate containers and borders. Several blooms are held high on each wiry stem above pretty mounds of attractive, weed-suppressing foliage. Beneficially slug, deer and rabbit resistant for those of you to whom this can be an issue, and much loved by our pollinating friends.Geum 'Orange Pumpkin' is an easy-going plant which prefers moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. | 11C-N | | | | | |
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| Azalea (Evergreen) | Rhododendron gable x | |  | Exceptionally cold hardy to USDA Zone 5, the ‘Herbert’ Azalea is a truly spectacular Gable Hybrid evergreen azalea that produces a profusion of stunningly beautiful lavender-purple ruffled flowers with a deep purplish-red speckled blotch at the center. The flowers appear in spring and will be sure to catch the eye of every passerby and are excellent for cutting and use in indoor floral arrangements. | SA-3 | | | | | |
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24"-48" | 36"-5' | 5-9 |
| | Rhododendron girard x | |  | A prolific bloomer displaying single, reddish-orange flowers. Remains evergreen in milder climates, semi-evergreen elsewhere. Terrific effect used in mass for a colorful show. Orange-red fall foliage. Semi-evergreen. | SA-3 | | | | | |
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24"-48" | 36"-5' | 6-9 |
| | | |  | An unusually hardy and highly reliable evergreen shrub with rich lavender-purple hose-in-hose flowers on a vigorous, upright plant. Foliage turns a brilliant burgundy in the fall. Showiest when planted in groups. An ideal spring blooming foundation shrub for beds and borders. Karen is without a doubt among the most coveted azaleas for front foundation bed planting. It's cherished for position near the front door to call attention in the spring with its exquisite mass of color. Outstanding shrub for all beds and borders and will integrate with nearly every plant sharing the same requirements. Azaleas naturally thrive in the acidic soils beneath natural woodlands or ornamental groves of evergreen and hardwood trees. This is an essential of the Japanese tea garden as a symbol of spring, and is found in gardens throughout Asia. | SA-3 | | | | | |
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24"-48" | 36"-5' | 4-9 |
| Baby Rubber Plant | Peperomia obtusifolia | |  | Lemon Lime Peperomia has thick, glossy, round leaves with a brush of light to dark green in the center with bright green to yellow on the edge. It is an excellent house plant with its cheerful, bright foliage. It has a low, spreading habit that works well in a hanging basket, a terrarium or even a dish garden. | 3D-N | | | | | |
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| Baby's Breath | Gypsophila paniculata | |  | 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-S | | | | | |
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10"-14" | 12"-14" | 6-10 |
| | | |  | 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-S | | | | | |
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| Bacopa | Sutera hybrid | |  | Snowstorm Blue delivers a dark blue Sutera with a larger bloom that resembles the size of Giant Snowflake. It is an extremely prolific bloomer, and the color will stay stable from early spring through summer. Makes a stunning hanging basket. New in 2010. | 1C-S | | | | | |
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4"-6" | 8"-10" | 9-11 |
| | | |  | These ‘living carpet’ plants are vigorous, versatile, and superb as solo plantings or in combos. Easy to grow, much-loved, and much publicized by consumer magazines and TV programs. | 1C-S | | | | | |
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4"-8" | 8"-10" | n/a |
| | | |  | Abundant pink flowers grace trailing plants all season long. Spreading habit works as well in landscapes as it does containers. | 1C-S | | | | | |
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4"-10" | 12"-24" | 9-11 |
| | | |  | Large flowers create a snowstorm of color all summer long. | 1C-S | | | | | |
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| Balloon Flower | Platycodon grandiflorus | |  | 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 | | | | | |
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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 | | | | | |
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8"-10" | 12"-24" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | 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 | | | | | |
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8"-10" | 12"-16" | 4-8 |
| | | |  | Pop Star™ Blue balloon flower boasts huge blue flowers that burst into a star shape! It is a very compact habit, making it great for outside, or inside. Works well in a rock garden, as a border front for beds or patio containers, and is easy and fast to grow! | 5B-N | | | | | |
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6"-8" | 10"-12" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | Pop Star™ Blue balloon flower boasts huge blue flowers that burst into a star shape! It is a very compact habit, making it great for outside, or inside. Works well in a rock garden, as a border front for beds or patio containers, and is easy and fast to grow! | 5B-N | | | | | |
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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 | | | | | |
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| Banana (Japanese) | Musa acuminata | |  | 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-S | | | | | |
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| Banana (Red) | Ensete ventricosum | |  | 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-S | | | | | |
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| Banana Tree | Musa-zebrina | |  | This unique super dwarf allows for growing inside the home, on the porch, or close confines of a patio. Has a very symmetrical and compact appearance: 2 to 4 feet high. Can produce tasty fruit inside or out. | 4B-S | | | | | |
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24"-48" | 18"-24" | n/a |
| Barberry | Berberis thunbergii | |  | 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. | SB-3 | | | | | |
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24"-36" | 24"-36" | 4-8 |
| | | |  | 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. | SB-3 | | | | | |
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24"-30" | 24"-30" | 4-8 |
| | Berberis x | |  | 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. | SB-3 | | | | | |
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18"-24" | 18"-24" | 6-8 |
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum | |  | Pesto Besto is the most amazing seed basil you’ve ever seen. This is truly a game-changing plant—it is the most downy mildew resistant seed grown Italian sweet basil. Downy mildew is a disease that often plagues basil. This large, vigorous plant produces a high yield of usable, deliciously aromatic leaves. The more you harvest, the better it grows. It’s time to make the switch from your old basil to Pesto Besto. You’ll never look back!
Basil is notorious for being quite susceptible to downy mildew. Pesto Besto, however, has excellent resistance to Downy Mildew, which will keep plants growing and producing for home gardeners throughout the entire season. This is an amazing improvement in basil. For best flavor and leaf production, harvest and or pinch regularly to promote fresh tender growth. If heavy flowering happens late in the season that will likely affect taste, but when it is actively growing new leaves and shoots it will have its best flavor. | 8D-N | | | | | |
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18"-30" | 12"-24" | 10-12 |
| | Ocimum x citriodorum | |  | So strikingly different, your neighbors won't even know it's basil.
Each tricolor leaf is a work of art, with deep green brush strokes across the lime center and white painted around the edges. And the taste is pure, unadulterated sweet basil. | 8D-N | | | | | |
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36"-48" | 12"-14" | 9-11 |
| Batchelor Button | Gomphrena hybrid | |  | A tall, whispy, annual that adds an airy splash of color to your garden designs. Gomphrena Forest™ Pink is a great filler, that mixes well with just about any combination of flowers. | 2C-N | | | | | |
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14"-18" | 10"-14" | 9-11 |
| Beardtongue | Penstemon | |  | ‘Midnight Masquerade’ produces a sturdy clump of deep burgundy purple leaves. The dark color of the foliage is most pronounced in direct UV sunlight. This variety's dark foliage can be enjoyed all season, but in bloom, the overall effect is stunning. Rich lavender purple flowers have pure white interiors and are produced on dark stems just above the foliage. An improvement on other varieties, this superior selection boasts a fuller, more refined habit, more vibrant flower color, and a more consistent, floriferous flowering performance. A must-have addition to the sun perennial garden! | 11C-N | | | | | |
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36"-40" | 28"-32" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | Named after two polar opposite colors of gemstones, onyx is in reference to its dark foliage and pearls refers to its soft lavender flowers with white interiors. From a distance, the flowers look white. Compared to 'Blackbeard', this is a taller, fuller plant with lighter colored flowers. | 11C-S | | | | | |
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38"-42" | 38"-42" | 3-8 |
| | Penstemon barbatus | |  | Deep rose pink tubular flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Compared with 'Pink Pearls', this variety has darker, redder flowers. Like all of our Penstemons, this one takes the heat and humidity in stride but is also very cold hardy. It continues to provide terrific color in the landscape all season long. | 11C-N | | | | | |
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14"-16" | 20"-24" | 4-8 |
| | Penstemon digitalis | |  | Glossy bronze-red foliage is topped with masses of pink flowers in July and August. Tolerates high heat and humidity. Compared to ‘Husker's Red’ this beauty is taller and has much darker foliage which stays darker. | 11C-S | | | | | |
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36" | 30" | 3-8 |
| | Penstemon grandiflorus | |  | Pink, purple, and red-toned 2-inch blooms with crisp white eyes are a magnet for butterflies and bees. Silvery-green foliage looks beautiful in containers and borders, and is drought-tolerant once established. | 5B-N | | | | | |
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24"-30" | 12"-14" | 3-8 |
| | Penstemon heterophyllus | |  | 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 | | | | | |
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18"-20" | 14"-16" | 6-9 |
| Beardtongue (Rocky Mountain) | Penstemon strictus | |  | A long-lived, heirloom penstemon, Rocky Mountain Blue enhances the garden all year. Its exquisite blue-violet flower spikes attract pollinators and bloom for about a month in early summer, followed by satiny brown teardrop seedpods. In winter, the plants' evergreen basal rosettes turn from green to reddish purple. An easy to grow, very hardy and drought-tolerant choice for both wildflower plantings and formal garden borders. | 5B-N | | | | | |
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24"-36" | 12"-15" | 4-9 |
| Bear's Breeches | Acanthus mollis | |  | 'Morning Candle' is a splendid free-flowering, sturdy-stemmed selection of Bear's Breech, from Holland's Dirk de Winter of New Generation Plants. It is reportedly a hybrid of Acanthus spinosus and Acanthus mollis. The compact, deer-resistant clumps are topped with up to a dozen 5' tall flower spikes of purple-hooded white flowers above wide clumps of shiny, deeply scalloped, dark green leaves. Very floriferous and drought tolerant. | 11C-N | | | | | |
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27"-30" | 24"-36" | 6-9 |
| Bear's Breeches (Spiny) | Acanthus spinosus | |  | This handsome perennial bears spikes of soft mauve flowers above dark green, deeply divided glossy green leaves with spiny points. Beatuiful in the perennial garden. | 11C-N | | | | | |
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36"-48" | 24"-36" | 5-10 |
| Bear's Paw | Cotyledon tomentosa | |  | Cotyledon tomentosa is a species of the Cotyledon genus. Cotyledon tomentosa, native to Africa, has large chunky ovate fuzzy green leaves with prominent "teeth" at tips that give the impression of bear's paws. | 3C-N | | | | | |
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6"-12" | 6"-12" | 9-11 |
| Bee Balm | Monarda didyma | |  | This more compact selection features lilac flowers, arranged in large, shaggy heads, an ideal size for the middle of a sunny border. Foliage is delightfully fragrant. Good powdery mildew resistance. A favorite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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10"-12" | 8"-10" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | This more compact selection features purple flowers, arranged in large, shaggy heads, an ideal size for the middle of a sunny border. Foliage is delightfully fragrant. Good powdery mildew resistance. A favorite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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10"-12" | 8"-10" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Excellent early-flowering, compact monarda. Dwarf variety is deer and rabbit resistant, as well as mildew resistant. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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10"-12" | 8"-10" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Truly mildew free with electric pink flowers make this new selection a show stopper in any garden space. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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15"-18" | 14"-16" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Truly mildew free with electric purple flowers make this new selection a show stopper in any garden space. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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15"-18" | 14"-16" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Grand Marshall TM Bee Balm produces a profusion of brilliant fuchsia-purple flowers atop mid-sized, upright plants from mid through late summer. They add a fun element to fresh flower bouquets. This cultivar exhibits excellent mildew resistance. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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24"-30" | 15"-18" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Very large, bright red florets appear in tight clusters atop stocky, square stems from midsummer to fall. This variety is one of the most mildew resistant as reported throughout the United States. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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24"-36" | 12"-24" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Easy to grow with mixed flower colors of red, pink & mauve. Foliage has a mint fragrance. | 5C-N | | | | | |
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24"-36" | 18"-24" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | Buds that resemble raspberries open to reveal the wine red flowers of this selection. They appear atop the stocky, square stems from midsummer to fall. This variety out-blooms most other monardas. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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30"-42" | 30"-42" | 4-9 |
| Bee Balm (Dwarf) | | |  | This more compact selection produces heads of large, shaggy dark-red flowers in mid to late summer. Foliage is delightfully fragrant, and significantly more resistant to powdery mildew than most older varieties. Excellent for cutting. The shorter stature makes this an excellent choice for the middle of a sunny perennial border. | 9C-N | | | | | |
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23"-27" | 18"-23" | 4-9 |
| Bee Balm (Lemon) | Monarda citriodora | |  | 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 | | | | | |
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12"-24" | 24"-30" | 3-9 |
| Begonia | Begonia hybrid | |  | Thick and deep green, glossy leaves with a silver overlay. Beautiful as a mono-culture that also makes an exceptional thriller in combination planters with Snow Princess, Supertunia Vista vareities and vigorous Superbena varieties. A great option in areas where impatiens will struggle. | 1C-N | | | | | |
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12"-18" | 16"-18" | 9-11 |
| | Begonia x hybrida | |  | This is a showstopper with its dark leaves and white polka dots. It produces vibrant pink flowers all season long with a lovelyh fragrance. Compact and sturdy, it work great indoors or outdoors This plant is sure to turn heads and stand oujt in any space! Mounding habit. | 1B-N | | | | | |
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18"-20" | 18"-20" | 9-11 |
| Begonia (Angelwing) | Begonia interspecific | |  | Vigorous and heat tolerant with abundant pink-colored flowers all summer, great plant to fill open shady spaces. | 1B-N | | | | | |
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12"-15" | 15"-18" | 9-11 |
| | | |  | Vigorous and heat tolerant with abundant pink flowers on bronze foliage all summer, great plant to fill open shady spaces. Unique and beautiful arching, pendulous habit is spectacular in hanging baskets, large containers and commercial landscape plantings. Best performance in partial sun (4 hours or less per day). | 1B-N | | | | | |
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12"-15" | 15"-18" | 9-11 |
| | | |  | Extremely vigorous with a dense habit and heat tolerant. Abundant red flowers all summer. | 1B-N | | | | | |
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12"-15" | 15"-18" | 9-11 |
| Begonia (Double) | Begonia hybrid | |  | A spectacular new fragrant vareity of begonia which makes the ideal hanging basket plant. It produces an abundance of scented double flowers iin soft yellow with apricot accents during the summer months. These begonias prefer moist but not wet, well draining soil. These are not hardy, but the corms can be dug up, stored for the winter and replanted the next spring. | 1B-N | | | | | |
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8"-14" | 12"-24" | 9-11 |
| | Begonia semperflorens | |  | These vigorous plants feature double pink flowers and dark foliage. They perform well in landcapes and in containers. These are very dense, upright, globe-shaped plants that will flower all summer. These plants are versatile working in both sun or shade, which makes them a wonderful unifiying plant to use in both sun and shade beds. Unlike older begonias, these are quite vigorous. They can tolerate some drought conditions, but will look their best with more consistent moisure and regular feeding. They love the heat and are self cleaning so the plants look very clean. They do not need to be deadheaded to bloom all summer long. What's not to love! | 1B-N | | | | | |
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