ERODIUM chrysanthum
(e-ro-DEE-um) (kris-ANTH-um) | ERODCR3 |
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| Common Name: Golden Storksbill |
| Description: 2011 Plant Select®. Fragrant, soft yellow flowers over silvery mounds of evergreen, ferny foliage makes this a lovely contrast plant for the border. The biggest show of flowers is in spring, with some reblooming the rest of the summer. Requires good drainage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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ERYNGIUM amethystinum
(e-rinj-EE-um) (a-me-thist-EYE-num) | ERYNAM3 |
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| Common Name: Sea Holly |
| Description: Metallic blue, teasel-like flowers in profusion July-August. Nice filler plant; dries well. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ERYNGIUM planum
(e-rinj-EE-um)(PLAY-num) | ERYNPL3 |
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| Common Name: Flat Sea Holly |
| Description: Bright blue flowers from late June to September. Outstanding in the garden for cuts and dried arrangements.
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| Zone: 4 |
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ERYNGIUM yuccifolium
(e-rinj-EE-um) (yuk-ih-fo-LEE-um) | ERYNYU3 |
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| Common Name: Rattlesnake Master |
| Description: Impressive native with glaucous, yucca-like foliage. Clusters of small, white flowers July-September. |
| Zone: 5 |
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EUONYMUS carnosus
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (kar-NO-sus) | EUONCA5 |
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| Description: 2010 GreatPlantsTM Release. Large shrub or small tree with marvelous, red fruit in fall and winter. (carnosus=flesh colored flowers) The species is destined to rate high in the GreatPlants quest to find an ideal, small, ornamental tree. Harlan collected it in northern China for its hardiness, stature, colorful fruit, and the possibilities of fall foliage color. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Aureo-Marginata'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONAU3 |
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| Description: Green and gold ground cover. Gives a bright accent in the landscape. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Coloratus'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONCO3 |
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| Common Name: Purple-Leaf Wintercreeper |
| Description: Classic evergreen vine or ground cover with lovely purple fall color. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Coloratus'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONCO1 |
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| Common Name: Purple-Leaf Wintercreeper |
| Description: Classic evergreen vine or ground cover with lovely purple fall color. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONHA3 |
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| Description: Unusual ground cover. Dark green foliage mottled with cream. Needs partial shade. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Kewensis'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONKE3 |
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| Description: Tiny, evergreen foliage on spreading, flat stems. Superb, small, delicate ground cover. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Kewensis'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONKE1 |
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| Description: Tiny, evergreen foliage on spreading, flat stems. Superb, small, delicate ground cover. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPATORIUM altissimum 'Prairie Jewel'
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (al-TISS-im-um) | EUPAPJ3 |
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| Common Name: Mist Flower |
| Description: 2009 GreatPlantsTM Release. Clusters of lovely white flowers adorn this handsome, rugged, pest-free Prairie Jewel. An attractively cream-speckled and mottled foliage variation of an Eastern Great Plains native selected by Ed Rassmussen of The Fragrant Path. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPATORIUM dubium 'Little Joe' PP# 16,122
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (DOO-bee-um) | EUPALJ3 |
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| Common Name: Coastal Plain Joe Pye Plant |
| Description: A selection of the native Eupatorium that has a more compact growing habit which produces 4' tall and stiff stems to prevent flopping later in the year. Large clusters of pink-purple flowers bloom in the summer drying to attractive light brown seed head for nice fall interest. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 3 |
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EUPATORIUM purpureum
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (pur-pur-EE-um) | EUPAPU3 |
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| Common Name: Joe-Pye Plant |
| Description: Attractive, flat topped clusters of purple flowers in fall. Height varies. |
| Zone: 3 |
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EUPATORIUM purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Gateway'
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (pur-pur-EE-um) | EUPAGA3 |
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| Common Name: Mist Flower |
| Description: 2010 GreatPlantsTM Perennial of the Year. Choice selection with clusters of red flowers July-September. Coarsely toothed foliage with wine red stems. Prefers rich, moist soil. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (roo-GO-sum) | EUPACH3 |
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| Common Name: Mist Flower |
| Description: Striking bronze-purple foliage. Creamy-white flower panicles in late summer-early fall. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPHORBIA corollata
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) (kor-O-lat-a) | EUPHCO3 |
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| Common Name: Flowering Spurge |
| Description: Erect flower stalks topped with small, white flowers forming loose heads to 8" across. Nebraska wildflower.
Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in warm weather. Handle with care! |
| Zone: 5 |
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EUPHORBIA myrsinites
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) (mur-sin-EYE-teez) | EUPHMY3 |
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| Common Name: Spurge |
| Description: Succulent, trailing, silvery whorled foliage. Bright yellow bracts in spring. Tough border plant. May become invasive in western states. According to our latest information this plant is restricted in CO and OR.
Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in warm weather. Handle with care! |
| Zone: 5 |
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EUPHORBIA polychroma
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) (pol-ee-KRO-mah) | EUPHPO3 |
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| Common Name: Spurge |
| Description: Bushy plants form a cushion; bright yellow bracts in early spring on this old favorite.
Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in warm weather. Handle with care! |
| Zone: 4 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLAU5 |
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| Common Name: Silver Lace Vine, Mile a Minute |
| Description: Foamy-white sprays of flowers cover this vigorous vine in fall. Dependable, strong grower. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLAU3 |
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| Common Name: Silver Lace Vine, Mile a Minute |
| Description: Foamy-white sprays of flowers cover this vigorous vine in fall. Dependable, strong grower. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii 'Lemon Lace'
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLLL3 |
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| Common Name: Lemon Lace Vine |
| Description: 2005 GreatPlantsTM. A sparkling, golden-leafed sport discovered by Pam Hamernik of our staff. This exciting, lemon colored vine also features red stems and petioles; foamy-white flowers in late summer. Slower growing than the species. It's ideal to add a crisp brightness to the trellis, fence, or small tree for contrast. Use in combination with clematis. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii 'Lemon Lace'
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLLL5 |
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| Common Name: Lemon Lace Vine |
| Description: 2005 GreatPlantsTM. A sparkling, golden-leafed sport discovered by Pam Hamernik of our staff. This exciting, lemon colored vine also features red stems and petioles; foamy-white flowers in late summer. Slower growing than the species. It's ideal to add a crisp brightness to the trellis, fence, or small tree for contrast. Use in combination with clematis. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLUGIA paradoxa
(fal-OO-gee-ah) (pare-ah-DOKS-ah) | FALLPA3 |
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| Common Name: Apache Plume |
| Description: 2002 Plant Select®. Glorious, native shrub of the Southwest with Anemone-like, pale pink to white blossoms May-September. Feathery, pink seed heads provide a dramatic second act throughout the winter. Xeriscape plant. |
| Zone: 4 |
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FILIPENDULA rubra 'Venusta'
(fil-i-PEN-dew-la) (REW-bra) | FILIVE8 |
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| Common Name: Martha Washington's Plume |
| Description: 2013 GreatPlants™ Perennial of the Year. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Very large, pink flower heads from summer until fall. Showy, vigorous plants. |
| Zone: 4 |
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FILIPENDULA ulmaria
(fil-i-PEN-dew-la) (ul-MAH-ree-a) | FILIUL3 |
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| Common Name: Queen of the Meadow |
| Description: Creamy-white, fragrant flowers in crowded clusters. |
| Zone: 3 |
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FILIPENDULA vulgaris
(fil-i-PEN-dew-la) (vul-GARE-iss) | FILIVU3 |
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| Common Name: Meadowsweet |
| Description: Misty clusters of single or double, ivory flowers in summer. Finely textured, ferny foliage. |
| Zone: 3 |
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FRAGARIA 'Lipstick'
(fra-GAH-ree-a) | FRAGLI3 |
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| Common Name: Alpine Strawberry |
| Description: Rich, deep rose blossoms in spring; bright green, strawberry foliage. Edible, tart, small fruit. For ground cover or containers. |
| Zone: 3 |
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FRAGARIA vesca 'Alexandra'
(fra-GAH-ree-a) (VES-ka) | FRAGAL3 |
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| Common Name: Strawberry |
| Description: Fine dwarf for edging, no runners. White flowers. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FRAGARIA vesca 'Golden Alexandra'
(fra-GAH-ree-a) (VES-ka) | FRAGGA3 |
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| Common Name: Strawberry |
| Description: A neat, compact, contrast plant with lime green-gold foliage. No runners; excellent as edging. Bears bright red fruit summer-fall, sweeter flavor than normal alpine strawberries. |
| Zone: 5 |
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