ACORUS calamus
(ah-KOR-us) (KAL-a-mus) | ACORCA3 |
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| Common Name: Sweet Flag |
| Description: U.S. native with long, sword-like leaves; small, greenish flowers. Roots are dried and candied for popular old-time confection. |
| Zone: 4 |
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ACORUS gramineus 'Ogon'
(ah-KOR-us) (gram-IN-ee-us) | ACOROG3 |
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| Description: Chartreuse and cream variegated foliage. Good water plant. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ARUM italicum
(AIR-um) (ih-TAL-ih-kum) | ARUMIT3 |
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| Description: Greenish-white spathes followed by clusters of vivid red-orange fruits giving early winter interest. Tuberous, stemless, with showy, arrow-shaped leaves. Best in moist, well-drained soils. Goes dormant mid-June; resumes growth in early fall. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ARUNCUS dioicus 'Kneiffii'
(ah-RUN-kus) (dy-oh-EYE-kus) | ARUNKN5 |
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| Common Name: Goatsbeard |
| Description: Creamy-white flowers. Finely cut foliage looks like a giant fern. Exciting selection. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ASCLEPIAS incarnata
(as-KLAY-pee-us) (in-kar-NAH-ta) | ASCLIN3 |
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| Common Name: Swamp Milkweed |
| Description: Native with dusty pink flowers in summer. |
| Zone: 5 |
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CAREX muskingumensis
(KARE-eks) (mus-king-u-MEN-sis) | GRCAMU3 |
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| Common Name: Palm Sedge |
| Description: 2011 GreatPlants TM Grass of the Year. Effective as a specimen near water. |
| Zone: 4 |
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CHELONE glabra
(kee-LO-nay) (GLA-bra) | CHELGL5 |
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| Common Name: Turtlehead, Snakehead |
| Description: Creamy-white flowers with pink tinge in late summer resembles a turtle's head. Good plant for moist or wet areas. Ovate, shiny, rich, dark green leaves. Pinch to reduce height. |
| Zone: 3 |
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CHELONE glabra 'Black Ace'
(kee-LO-nay) | CHELBA5 |
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| Common Name: Turtlehead, Snakehead |
| Description: Dark green foliage that starts out with a bronzy to black cast topped by creamy-white flowers in late summer. Likes a moist area. Height 3-4', up to 6' under optimal conditions. |
| Zone: 5 |
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CHELONE lyonii 'Hot Lips'
(kee-LO-nay) (ly-ON-ee-eye) | CHELHL5 |
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| Common Name: Turtlehead, Snakehead |
| Description: 2012 Great PlantsTM Perennial of the Year. Deeper colored, hot pink flowers on this recent selection of the wetland native. Glossy, dark green leaves tinted bronze in spring and its red stems add interest. |
| Zone: 3 |
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CYPERUS albostriatus 'Variegatus'
(sih-PEER-us) (al-bo-stree-AH-tus) | GRCYAB5 |
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| Common Name: Variegated Broadleaf Umbrella Grass |
| Description: Foliage is streaked in creamy white, as if airbrushed, most noticeable on new growth. Tolerates moist soil, does not appreciate water over its crown. |
| Zone: 9 |
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CYPERUS alternifolius 'Variegatus'
(sih-PEER-us) (al-ter-ni-FOL-ee-us) | GRCYAV5 |
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| Common Name: Umbrella Sedge |
| Description: Bold white variegation. |
| Zone: 9 |
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CYPERUS haspan viviparus
(sih-PEER-us) (HASS-pan) | GRCYHV5 |
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| Common Name: Umbrella Sedge |
| Description: Dwarf version of Cyperus grass. |
| Zone: 9 |
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EQUISETUM hyemale
(ek-wis-SEE-tum) (hy-EH-may-lee) | EQUIHY5 |
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| Common Name: Horsetail, Scouring Rush |
| Description: Hollow, tubular stems. Use beside pools and for Japanese style gardens. Ancient native plant. |
| Zone: 2 |
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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
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um)(pur-pur-EE-um) | EUPAPU5 |
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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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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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HIBISCUS m. Cranberry Punch®('Whit XX' PP# 15,091)
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBICP5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: Striking variety with oxblood red, 4-5" flowers with five overlapping petals. Dark green, leathery foliage forms a low mound with a 3' or more spread. Highly resistant to powdery mildew. Developed and patented by Dr. Carl Whitcomb of Oklahoma. Propagation Prohibited.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 5 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Blue River II'
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBIBR5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: Spectacular, 10-12", white flowers.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink'
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBIDP5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: Huge, 9" flowers on compact plants. Blooms earlier than 'Southern Belle'. Uniform plants.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Disco Belle Rosy Red'
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBIDR5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: Very large, rosy red flowers on compact plants.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Disco Belle White'
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBIDW5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: White selection of this series on compact plants.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Lord Baltimore'
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBILB5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: Brilliant crimson-red, 10-12" flowers. Lobed, deep green foliage. Very popular.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Pink Clouds'
(hy-BIS-kus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBIPC3 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: 2011 GreatPlantsTM Release. An outstanding, large-flowered Bluebird selection features intense deep pink flowers that catch the eye from a long distance. This robust Hibiscus blooms over a long period and has beautiful, mature leaves that are the size, color, and shape of Norway maple.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Pink Clouds'
(hi-BIS-cus) (mos-KEW-tas) | HIBIPC5 |
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| Common Name: Mallow, Rose Mallow |
| Description: 2011 GreatPlantsTM Release. An outstanding, large-flowered Bluebird selection features intense deep pink flowers that catch the eye from a long distance. This robust Hibiscus blooms over a long period and has beautiful, mature leaves that are the size, color, and shape of Norway maple.
Hibiscus are late to break dormancy in spring. Please do not request shipment before growth starts, as we cannot assume responsibility for them breaking dormancy under your conditions. Plant hibiscus 3" deeper to protect buds from winter damage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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HOUTTUYNIA cordata 'Chameleon'
(hoo-TY-nee-ah) (kor-DAH-ta) | HOUTCH3 |
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| Description: Bright pink, white, and green leaved stoloniferous ground cover. Excitng plant. |
| Zone: 5 |
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HOUTTUYNIA cordata 'Chameleon'
(hoo-TY-nee-ah) (kor-DAH-ta) | HOUTCH1 |
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| Description: Bright pink, white, and green leaved stoloniferous ground cover. Excitng plant. |
| Zone: 5 |
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IRIS pseudacorus
(EYE-riss) (soo-DAY-kor-us) | IRISPS5 |
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| Common Name: Water Iris, Yellow Flag |
| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Tall, 5', yellow flowers in summer. Cattail-sized clumps for poolside planting or border. |
| Zone: 5 |
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JUNCUS effuses 'Spiralis'
(JUN-cus) (e-FEW-sus) | JUNCSP3 |
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| Common Name: Corkscrew Rush |
| Description: Soft, densely tufted, dark green foliage with strong spirals. Likes moist conditions and can withstand bog areas or standing in up to 5" of water. |
| Zone: 4 |
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JUNCUS inflexus
(JUN-cus) (in-FLEK-sus) | JUNCIN5 |
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| Description: Blue-green rush forms dense clumps. Ideal for moist sites along the ponds edge or in shallow water. |
| Zone: 4 |
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LIGULARIA dentata 'Othello'
lig-yew-LAR-ee-ah | LIGUOT5 |
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| Common Name: Leopard Plant |
| Description: Orange flowers; red-purple foliage. |
| Zone: 5 |
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