ECHINOPS ritro
(EH-ki-nops) (RIT-ro) | ECHIRI3 |
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| Common Name: Globe Thistle |
| Description: Globular, metallic blue, needle-studded flower heads June-September. Rich green, toothed leaves. |
| Zone: 4 |
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ENGELMANNIA peristenia
(en-gel-MAN-ee-ah)(per-is-TEN-ee-ah) | ENGEPE3 |
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| Common Name: Engelmann Daisy |
| Description: 2015 Plant Select®. Bright yellow, 8-10 rayed daisies in June-August. Erect to spreading native wildflower. Drought resistant. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EPIMEDIUM sulphureum
(ep-ih-ME-dee-um)(sul-FUR-ee-um) | EPIMSU5 |
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| Description: One of the toughest cultivars of epimedium available today for dry shade. Light yellow flowers in the spring on reddish tinged foliage that turns all green in the summer months. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ERIGERON 'Azure Fairy'
(e-RIJ-er-on) | ERIGAF3 |
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| Common Name: Fleabane |
| Description: Lovely, large, blue, semi-double daisy flowers with prominent yellow eye June-July. |
| Zone: 2 |
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ERIOGONUM umbellatum var. aureum 'Psdowns'
(ee-ree-OG-oh-num) (um-bell-AY-tum) | ERIOKC3 |
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| Common Name: Kannah Creek® |
| Description: 2007 Plant Select®. Masses of yellow flowers turn orange as they age. Spreading green foliage changes to a vivid purple-red in winter. Vigorous and adaptable western native; perennial. Available after 4-15. |
| Zone: 3 |
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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 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 '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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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) | 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
(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 '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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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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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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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 'Variegata'
(fra-GAH-ree-a) (VES-ka) | FRAGVA3 |
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| Common Name: Strawberry |
| Description: Striking, white variegated strawberry that makes an exciting ground cover. |
| Zone: 5 |
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GAILLARDIA aristata
(gay-LARD-ee-ah) (a-ris-TAH-ta) | GAILAR3 |
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| Common Name: Blanket Flower |
| Description: Spreading wildflower with daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, bronze, and scarlet in summer. |
| Zone: 5 |
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GAILLARDIA aristata 'Amber Wheels'
(gay-LARD-ee-ah) | GAILAW3 |
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| Common Name: Blanket Flower |
| Description: Yellow flowers fringed on the end with amber red centers which make it an extremely showy bloom. June to September bloomer. Picture compliments of Ivy Garth.
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| Zone: 3 |
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GAILLARDIA aristata 'Arizona Red Shades'
(gay-LARD-ee-ah) (a-ris-TAH-ta) | GAILRS3 |
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| Common Name: Blanket Flower |
| Description: This new introduction has the same bloom power as its sister plant Arizona Sun. Brilliant red flowers that start to bloom in June and last til September. |
| Zone: 3 |
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GAILLARDIA aristata 'Arizona Sun'
(gay-LARD-ee-ah) (a-ris-TAH-ta) | GAILAS3 |
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| Common Name: Blanket Flower |
| Description: Provides a continuous display of large, single, mahogany-red flowers with bright yellow petal edges on compact plants. |
| Zone: 3 |
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GAILLARDIA aristata Mesa™Peach F1
(gay-LARD-ee-ah) | GAILMP3 |
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| Common Name: Blanket Flower |
| Description: This drought tolerant Gaillardia has lovely, peach flowers with a yellow band;fade resistant and blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than Mesa Yellow. First year bloomer from seed; uniform and compact. |
| Zone: 5 |
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