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Rudbeckia fulgida var sullivantii 'Goldstrum
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Scabiosa c. 'Pink Mist'
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Sedum 'Frosty Morn'
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Stokesia l. 'Elf' ppaf
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Stokesia l. 'Honeysong Purple'
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Stokesia 'Purple Pixie'
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Veronica p. 'Aztec Gold'
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MENTHA
- MINT
30830
Mentha requienii - Corsican Mint — (-10oF, USDA Zone 6-9)
This small little mint grows less than 1" in height, and with fragrant
tiny round green leaves giving a mossy effect, and tiny lavender flowers
appearing in summer. Likes sun or semi-shade and moist, rich soil.
Spreads easily. Cont $4.95
OPHIOPOGON - MONDO GRASS
Ophiopogon japonicus — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) Rhizomatous
perennial actually in the lily family, forming grasslike clumps of 6-8"
dark green leaves. Short racemes of small, bell-shaped, white flowers
are borne in summer, followed by round, blue-black berries. Selected for
its ability to mix well in the mixed border. Very easy to grow.
NEW
31906 Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Variegatus’— A fine choice for the border
adding variety to solid greens. Foliage has lovely, creamy-white
striping. 1 GAL $9.95
Ophiopogon planiscapus— (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-10) A very dark
green form with small, but colorful flower stems of light to darker pink
flowers followed by dark berries. The leaves are about ¼" wide and 6"
long forming attractive clumps for edging or mixing in the border "8 x
12".
30967 Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ - Black Mondo Grass — This
is the black foliaged mondo grass so popular in Japan! Leaf blades are
deep purple-black. Tiny, pale violet flowers are followed by black
berries. Makes an exceptional specimen in a white glazed pot, or plant
it as an accent among lemony Hostas or other yellow foliaged
perennials. What a pleasing effect! 1 GAL $19.95
OXALIS - SORREL
Likes partial shade to almost
full shade, humus-rich soil, and ample moisture
30554
Oxalis oregana - Redwood Sorrel — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9) Small
clover shaped green leaves turn downward. Grows to 9" at maturity. Tiny
flowers, white or pale pink veined purple with a paler center, sometimes
deep rose-purple, bloom from late spring through summer. 1 GAL $6.95
PAEONIA - GARDEN PEONY
Paeonia lactiflora — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) The "Queen of
Garden Flowers", loved by gardeners since the beginning of recorded
history this is the original from which many thousands of peonies have
been selected and hybridized. Flowers are produced in late spring and
early summer. The handsome dark green foliage changes colors prior to
winter’s arrival. Plant peonies in deep, enriched soil, kept moist but
well-drained. While neutral to slightly alkaline soil is preferred, the
plants tolerate acid conditions nicely. Place the eye 1-2" below
surrounding soil level, being careful not to plant too deeply as poor
flowering will result.
NEW
32106 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Bowl of Cream’ — Very large, double flower
of creamy white. Mid-season. Outstanding form. 2 GAL $24.95
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30356 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Crinkled Linens’ — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8)
These white single flowers are slightly ruffly and crinkled with tidy
stamens, and red stigmas. These fragrant flowers reach 32’’ and bloom
early over the dense, rich green foliage. Sooo Lovely! 2 GAL $29.95
32289 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’ — Beautiful heavy
double blooms in a medium pink grace this fantastic mounding
perennial. Perfect for flower arrangements as it is fragrant too! 2
GAL $24.95
30791 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ — Creamy white with
yellow centers. 2 GAL $24.95
32219 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Felix Supreme’ — An improved form of ‘Felix
Crousse’, this mid season bloomer is a double, rich ruby red. 2 GAL
$24.95
30789 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’ — White with a few red
flecks. 2 GAL $24.95
32099 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Gay Paree’ — This variety will have you
singing "I love Paris in the springtime..." And does it sizzle, hot
fuchsia petals form a lovely backdrop to a semiorbiculare mass of
creamy pink stamenoids. Will mound shorter than 3’. 2 GAL $29.95
NEW
32328 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Harry L Richardson’ — Extend your peony
season with this late flowering cultivar. The carmine flowers glow on
this plant. Its very showy when paired with bright yellow and white
cultivars. The perfect spot of color for anyone’s garden in late
spring. 1 GAL $24.95, 2 GAL $29.95
32420 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Henry Sass’ — A magnificent large fully
double pure white variety with strong stems and deep green foliage. To
us this is a truly classic peony! 2 GAL $24.95
31844 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Kansas’ — Clear, carmine red, double
flowers. 2 GAL $24.95
30316 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Monsieur Jules Elie’ — A double, dusky
rose-pink, always a favorite.
31729 Paeonia lactiflora ’Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt’ — Nice soft pink
full double flowered plant with good stems. 2 GAL $29.95
31846 Paeonia lactiflora ‘President Roosevelt’ — Brilliant double red,
very large rose form. Great cut flower. 2 GAL $29.95
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31597 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Red Magic’ — Vivid cranberry red flowers
with a central tuft of deeper red make this peony a must have for the
garden! 2 GAL $29.95
31590 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ — Late in the season, this
robust perennial bears very large, double, fragrant, rose-pink
flowers. 2 GAL $24.95
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32009 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’ — Pretty, pretty white and
frilly with an occasional fleck of red. This lovely, fully double
peony delights from April through May with 5-7" flowers and beautiful
foliage the rest of the growing season. Reaches 24-36". 2 GAL $29.95
Paeonia officinalis — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9)
32085 Paeonia officinalis ‘Rachel’ — These big, double, bright crimson
blossoms will knock your socks off! Blooms midseason on 30-36’’
stalks. 2 GAL $19.95
PHORMIUM - NEW ZEALAND FLAX
(0oF, USDA Zones
7-10) Semievergreen in warmer regions, this dwarf plant tends to die
back completely in cooler areas. Give it well drained, moist, fertile
soil. This hardy flax resists drought, salt, and even pollution. We have
previously listed Phormiums as Zone 9-10, as per our references.
Phormium cookianum
31733 Phormium cookianum ‘Flamingo’ — The evergreen foliage has
vertical stripes of apricot-pink, orange, and yellow and unlike other
flaxes, is ideal as a container specimen. Compact growth habit to 2’.
2 GAL $34.95
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32493 Phormium ‘Jester’ — Syn. ‘Fiesta’ Growing to only 15 to 18" high
it needs to be eye catching to be notices. It manages this very well
with its orange middle and lime green edges! 1 GAL $24.95
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32494 Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ — This big boy grows 3-4’ tall and 4-5’
wide with an arching habit. Added to this is its spectacular color of
bright pink center stripe and green bronze edges (the reverse of ‘Pink
Stripe’.) 1 GAL $24.95
31641
Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’ — Pretty in pink! This broad leaved plant has
pretty pink edges on it’s bronze-green leaves. It has a bushy habit and
will grow about 3-4’ tall. Very nice! 1 GAL $14.95, 3 GAL $24.95
31736
Phormium ‘Sundowner’ — A large clump-forming, upright grower to 6’ with
bronze-green leaves accented by rose-pink margins that fade to cream.
Tubular, yellow-green flowers on upright panicles in summer. 1 GAL
$11.95, 2 GAL $19.95, 3 GAL $29.95
Phormium tenax — A clump-former with rigid upright leaves that are long
(10’), dark-green above, but blue-green on the underside. Reddish-purple
panicles of red tubular flowers bloom in the summer. Can grow to 12’
tall and 6’ wide.
31734 Phormium tenax ‘Dusky Chief’ — Very dark purple-bronze, stiff,
narrow leaves. On the upper surface is a cream midrib and dark
margins, and on the lower surface is a dark midrib as well as margins.
Can reach 6’ or more when mature. 2 GAL $34.95, 5 GAL $39.95
31354 Phormium tenax ‘Jack Spratt’ — Jack Spratt, who could eat no
fat, would love these slim, stiffly upright bronze blades. Grows to
about 2’. Occasionally, and we mean occasionally, purple stems
carrying red flowers appear. This one is considered hardier than some
of the others. 2 GAL $24.95
30710 Phormium tenax ‘Tom Thumb’ — Great for flower arrangements, it
is more dwarf than most and can be grown in a container or rockery.
Move indoors during cold weather. The leaves grow to 15" long and are
bright green edged in bronze. 3 GAL $24.95
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32493 Phormium ‘Waitara Gold’ — The grass green and glowing yellow
stripped leaves make this cultivar the center of attention wherever you
plant it, in sun or shade. It isn’t shy and grows to about 3’ wide by 3’
high. 1 GAL $24.95
PLATYCODON - BALLOON FLOWER
(-40oF, USDA Zones
3-9) Balloon flowers are an easy and tolerant plant, will grow in most
any condition. Likes sun or partial shade and good drainage. Not
adaptable to Florida or the Gulf Coast area. Are sometimes slow to begin
growth in the spring and bloom in the summer.
Platycodon grandiflorus
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31372 Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Double Blue’ — Large 2" balloon buds
open to two or three rows of star like petals. Requires staking.
Floriferous. 1 GAL $8.95
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32541 Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fairy Snow’ — This compact Platycodon
produces white bell-shaped blossoms with delicately contrasting blue
veins in mid through late summer. This color is most prominent when
planted in cooler areas. 1 GAL $8.95
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30184 Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fuji Pink’ — Buds resembling miniature
balloons open to bell-shaped flowers. The blossoms are pink and 2-3"
across, blooming all summer from 24" tall clumps. Foliage is oval and
toothed. 1 GAL $8.95
PODOPHYLLUM - MAYAPPLE
32314
Podophyllum delavayi — This Mayapple has large leaves, 12’’-15’’, with
plum mottling, pattern on each plant is variable. Leaves are on 15’’
stalks creating a canopy over the flowers and fruit of this unusual and
lovely perennial. After leaves open in spring, stalk axils produce buds
of narrow petalled red flowers, followed by apple shaped fruit.
Outstanding, whenever encountered. 1 GAL $29.95
32315
Podophyllum pleianthum — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9) You’ll take a
moment of pause when you see these 18’’ beautiful glossy broad leaves.
This Chinese native reaches 2’ and has clusters of red flowers pendant
from the stems. Will give a difficult deep shade area just the right
amount of pizazz. 1 GAL $35.95
POLEMONIUM - JACOB’S LADDER
(-30oF,
USDA Zones 4-8) In nature, polemonium are found in arctic and alpine
locations. Since stream sides are their best habitat, you will want to
give them partial shade in cool, moist conditions.
32472
Polemonium repens ‘Heaven Scent’ — A lovely new
Polemonium with a ferny texture makes this an excellent pairing with
small to medium hosta and astilbe in the perennial bed. May to June its
flowers arrive and dance over the 1’ mounded foliage, purple-blue with
deeper accents and a light fragrance make this plant true to its name. 1
GAL $12.95
POLYGONATUM - SOLOMON’S SEAL
Solomon’s seal grow best in
moist, woodland type soils that are humus rich and fertile. They will
tolerate sun but prefer partial shade.
Polygonatum multiflorum — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)
Medium-sized Solomon’s seal at 2-3’, with the arching stems typical of
the genus. Fragrant, half-inch, creamy flowers grace the stems in June,
followed by shiny black fruit.
32017 Polygonatum biflorum ‘Commutatum’ — This clonal variation of P.
biflorum has leaves more slender than the species. The graceful arches
of foliage sometimes reach 6’ after 7 or 8 years. This variety tends
to form majestic clumps in the garden setting. 1 GAL $14.95
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31220 Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones
4-9) Fragrant Solomon’s Seal is a creeper. It has arching stems with
alternate leaves up to 6" long with creamy white margins, usually in 2
rows. Late spring brings pendant, fragrant, white flowers along the
stems. Grows to 3’ tall and 1’ wide. 1 GAL $14.95
PULMONARIA - LUNGWORT
(-30oF, USDA Zones
4-8) Virtually all of the lungworts are intolerant of strong sun so give
them partial to full shade. They prefer cool, moist, humus-rich soil.
Blooms in spring and early summer.
31386
Pulmonaria ‘Smokey Blue’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) The
foliage has very large, heavily spotted dark green leaves. The blooms
are an appealing soft dusty blue. The contrast makes a very desirable
plant. 1 GAL $12.95
RODGERSIA
(-20oF, USDA
Zones 5-8) Rodgersia loves to be grown near water and will thrive in bog
gardens or stream and pond locations. Elsewhere, give it rich, moist
soil. Keep it watered in drier locations to prevent the leaves from
scorching. Give sun to partial shade.
30064
Rodgersia aesculifolia — A large, dramatic perennial with leaves up to
18" long composed of 5-7 toothed, 10" leaflets. In summer, produces
creamy white to pink flowers in panicles up to 24" long, rising on
stalks. Grows to 6’. 1 GAL $11.95, 2 GAL $17.95
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31913 Rodgersia pinnata x henrici Hybrid — (-10oF, USDA Zones
6-9) Showy dark green leaves that turn bronze in fall. Large, branched
panicles of flowers that are red on the outside with white centers.
Blooms mid summer, and grows to a height of 3-4’. 2 GAL $24.95
RUDBECKIA - CONEFLOWER
(-30oF, USDA Zones
4-10) Rudbeckia are among the easier plants to grow. Give them
moderately fertile, well-drained soil, with sun or partial shade, and
watch them bloom.
30505
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldstrum’ — A late summer blooming
perennial with golden yellow, rays with black disks. Grows to 3’ tall. 1
GAL $12.95
Rudbeckia hirta — Blooming from late summer to early fall, 3" rays are
pale to golden yellow and have brownish purple disks. Will be 1-3’ tall
and 1-1½’ wide.
30259 Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ — The warmth of late summer is
captured in the single and double, brilliant golden yellow rays. This
plant grows to 3-4’, and they make excellent cut flowers. 2 GAL $19.95
SALVIA - SAGE
(-20oF, USDA Zones
5-9) Give sage a sunny site in well-drained, fertile soil.
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31317 Salvia x sylvestris ‘May Night’ — An erect, 18" clump-forming
compact plant with textured grayish green foliage. Dark blue purple
flowers with reddish purple bracts will bloom on crowded spikes from
late spring to frost if deadheaded. 1 GAL $9.95
SCABIOSA - PINCUSHION FLOWER
(-30oF, USDA Zones
4-9) Pincushion flowers need well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. You
can add lime if the soil is acidic. These plants don’t do well in hot,
humid climates. Will be long flowering if they are deadheaded.
30999 Scabiosa caucasica ‘Pink Mist’ — A true soft pink flowering
companion to ‘Butterfly Blue’. 1 GAL $9.95
SCHIZOSTYLIS
Good for late season color,
they demand moisture for good growth and bloom. Provide these plants
with humus rich, well drained soil and summer mulch. Cold zones require
winter protection, shelter from the wind, and also provide shade in
hotter climates.
Schizostylis coccinea - Crimson Flag — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9)
This rhizomatous perennial with narrow virtually evergreen leaves to 18"
grew originally in damp areas. Open, cup shaped 2" flowers line spikes
in the fall. Excellent for cut flowers.
30035 Schizostylis coccinea ‘Oregon Sunset’ — Long-lasting 2"
watermelon red flowers, appear on stalks above the grass like foliage
in late summer and fall. Plant height is 18". 1 GAL $9.95
SCILLA
A large group of woodland
plants in the lily family. Easy to grow. Most will naturalize slowly.
32024
Scilla peruviana — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-9) Strappy leaves to
12" begin to make nice clumps in fall. Sometimes there are as many as 50
sizeable blue-lavender stars emerging from the leaves in late spring to
early summer, lasting up to 6 weeks. It goes dormant for a brief period
after blooming but will tolerate garden watering. An easy plant for part
shade in humus rich, well draining soil. 1 GAL $9.95
SEDUM - STONECROP
(-30oF, USDA Zones
4-8) Stonecrops are a wide group of succulents that are found naturally
in a variety of habitats. They grow very easily in lean, fast draining
soil. Water these plants sparingly, as they are found in more arid
regions. They will tolerate some shade, but prefer sunny locations.
31089
Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’ — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-10) Large
gray-green leaves are edged with white. In summer white flowers appear
on upright stems. Will be 1-2’ tall. 1 GAL $9.95
Sedum
spectabile — This is considered the showy one in the stonecrop family,
especially when flowering in summer. The terminal flowers are displayed
on 3-4" inflorescences that appear ‘fuzzy’ as the stamens are longer
than the petals.
31018 Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ — Broad flowers are deep
carmine-pink. Plant has clump-forming habit with light gray-green
foliage. 1 GAL $9.95
STACHYS - LAMB’S EARS
NEW
31091 Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ —This little lamb’s ear will be
6-12" tall and has intensely silver-white leaves but does not have
flowers. 1 GAL $9.95
STOKESIA
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32543 Stokesia laevis ‘Elf’ —This dwarf selection is very short and
compact for a Stokesia. It is the smallest variety we offer, measuring
in at just 8 inches tall. 1 GAL $9.95
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32544 Stokesia laevis ‘Honeysong Purple’ — ‘Honeysong Purple’ sports
true royal purple flowers with a hint of red towards the center that
darkens as it ages. The contrasting white stamens and purple-tinged
stems add to its appeal. The individual flowers measure 4 inches
across and have petals with deeply serrated edges. They are wonderful
in fresh bouquets. The deep green foliage is neatly mounding. 1 GAL
$9.95
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32545 Stokesia laevis ‘Purple Pixie’ — This petite selection from
Terra Nova Nurseries measures in at just under a foot tall. A
profusion of large, violet blue flowers are produced in midsummer atop
a compact mound of deep green foliage. Plants may rebloom sporadically
in the fall. 1 GAL $9.95
THYMUS - THYME
(-10oF, USDA Zones
6-9) Thyme, a standard herb for the kitchen garden has considerable
other landscape value as well: between stepping stones, as ground
covers, as cascaders over banks or in containers. They’re easy to grow.
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32550 Thymus pulegioides ‘Foxley’ — Broadleaf thyme with cream and green
variegation. Excellent for all culinary purposes; fragrant. Full sun,
well drained soil. Ht. 8". Cont $4.95
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30295 Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’ — Is an apt description of this
lovely little pink creeper with gray-green foliage. Cont $4.95
TRADESCANTIA - Spiderwort
(-20oF, USDA Zones
5-9) This is one plant that you are okay to ‘neglect’. It needs to be
‘starved’ to prevent excessive growth. This means planting in poorer
soil, giving it minimal water and fertilization.
30486 Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Concord Grape’ — Purple flowers. 1
GAL $11.95
TRICYRTIS - TOAD LILY
Give Tricyrtis at least light
shade and slightly acid, humusy deep soils. The roots should never be
allowed to dry out. This means mulching well and giving regular watering
during hot weather. Will need mulch in cooler climates that don’t get
snow cover. T. latifolia will tolerate drier conditions.
30782
Tricyrtis formosana — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Syn. T.
stolonifera. Orchid-like in appearance, these small flowers are white
with purple spotting. Bloom occurs in late summer and fall, adding color
to our fading beds. Leaves are shiny deep green with darker spots.
Probably the most easily grown of the species. Very interesting. Grows
30" tall. 1 GAL $11.95, 2 GAL $15.953
VANCOUVERIA
30545
Vancouveria hexandra — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) This Pacific
Northwest woodland native is perfect for a shady area ground cover.
Growing to 12" high and spreading more, it displays delicate, finely cut
foliage reminiscent of the Maidenhair Fern. Loose panicles of small
white flowers are produced in late spring. Consider it a wonderful
edging for Hostas! 1 GAL $11.95
VERONICA - IRONWEED
(-40oF, USDA Zones
3-7) The veronicas are found in a wide variety of habitats, from dry to
wet. So give them a light moderately fertile, moist soil, and they will
be happy.
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32054 Veronica prostrata ‘Aztec Gold’ PPAF — Congested mats of brilliant
gold foliage brighten up even the darkest of borders. Add little
violet-blue flowers to the picture in spring and you have an award
winner indeed. Shaded foliage will be bright lime green. Choice! 1 GAL
$9.95
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32551 Veronica repens ‘Sunshine’ — Golden yellow foliage brightens any
area. Lovely contrasting pale lavender flowers from May-June. Excellent
around pavers or stone paths. Full sun-part shade. Ht. 4". Evergreen.
Cont $4.95
Veronica spicata
NEW
30954 Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’ — This variety has long lasting red
flowers and erect tapering stems. Height is 12-15". 1 GAL $9.95
NEW
32548 Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’ PP18432 — Masses of violet-blue
spikes dart up above the compact, upright, deep green foliage of
‘Royal Candles’ PP18932 all summer long. Butterflies love to drink
their sweet nectar. Unlike some other veronicas, the bottom foliage of
this variety does not die out. 1 GAL $9.95
NEW
30908 Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)
Dark green, glossy leaves bear sturdy spikes to 7" of tubular, dark
violet-blue flowers from early summer to late fall. Excellent cut
flower, grows to 18" x 12". 1 GAL $9.95
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