Here is my plant listing for 2024. It's not a complete list- I have a number of plants in too short of a supply to list them. If you are looking for a particular plant, ask me, as I might have it. All of my perennials are in "1 gallon" nursery pots and I sell them all for $7 which includes state sales tax.
# signifies a new plant for me.These are ones that I grew from seed or purchased as live plants this year or last. I'm taking the word of different sources that these new plants are hardy for zone 5- sometimes these sources are not completely truthful.
@ signifies a plant I've bought this year. It probably came growing as a small plant in a small pot, and it will no doubt bloom at a later date than is typical for that variety, but will be back to normal next year.
I am opening May 4 this year, to the public, and May 6 for landscapers. My open hours will be DAYLIGHT until I am sold out! You should print this list out if you need to, as I do not have any copies on site. I have a limited number of wagons available; bring your own if you'd like.
# signifies a new plant for me.These are ones that I grew from seed or purchased as live plants this year or last. I'm taking the word of different sources that these new plants are hardy for zone 5- sometimes these sources are not completely truthful.
@ signifies a plant I've bought this year. It probably came growing as a small plant in a small pot, and it will no doubt bloom at a later date than is typical for that variety, but will be back to normal next year.
I am opening May 4 this year, to the public, and May 6 for landscapers. My open hours will be DAYLIGHT until I am sold out! You should print this list out if you need to, as I do not have any copies on site. I have a limited number of wagons available; bring your own if you'd like.
#Denotes new for 2024
Achilles millefolium (Yarrow) ''Pomegranate'' 24" red, summer, full sun
Achillea taygetea "Moonshine" 18" sulfur yellow, summer, sun
Acorus americanus (Sweet Flag) 24" native wetland plant, aromatic iris-like foliage, odd diagonal flowers, will grow in moist soil or water up to a foot deep.
Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) 30” lavender blue, licorice scented, long blooming, sun pt. shade, self seeds, bee magnet
Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed) “Bronze Beauty” 8” blue, spring, bronze foliage, sun to shade ground cover, aggressive, also have some with green foliage, deer resistant
Alcea (Hollyhocks) I have a limited number of plants whose parenthood may be mixed up- mostly rugosa,
the Russian (yellow), others possible too- all perennial though, no biennials, 6 foot plus, full sun
#@Alcea rosea "Mars Magic" deep red, "Black Night" deep purple/ black
#@Alcea ficifolia (fig leaf Hollyhock)"Las Vegas" mix of colors
Alchemilla mollis (Ladys’ Mantle) 18” sprays of yellow flowers in spring, nice foliage, sun to shade
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) 18’ light purple spring, sun part shade, edible herb
Allium tuberosum (Garlic Chives) 30” white umbels late summer, sun, edible herb, ltd.
Allium hyb. ”Millenium” 12” rosy purple, summer, sun
#Allium hyb. "Lavender Bubbles" later than above with deeper purple flowers, 14"
Amsonia tabernaemontana, 30" light blue, nice foliage, very ltd.
Anemone japonica (Japanese Anemone) 30” pink, late summer fall, sun to shade, aggressive.
Angelica gigas 60" maroon umbels and stems, self seeding biennial, sun pt. shade
Anthemis tinctoria 30” long blooming yellow daisies, deadhead for more, sun, can be floppy
Aquilegia alpina (Columbine) 20" blue, sun to part shade
Aquilegia canadensis native 16" red and yellow, sun part shade
Aquilegia who knows- I usually dig up a few Columbine that have seeded in from what parent??
Aralia cordata "Sun King" 36" golden foliage, purple berries in fall, shade pt. sun
Arisaema triphyllum (Jack in the Pulpit) 18" unusual purple striped green spadix, moist shade, native
Armoracea latifolia (Horseradish) root used for pungent condiment - can be aggressive
Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard) 60” creamy white flowers summer, like a huge Astilbe, sun to shade
Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger) 6”, heart shaped leaves, native ground cover, shade, hidden flowers, ltd
Asarum europeum (European Ginger) 6” evergreen glossy foliage, ground cover, shade
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) 48” rose pink clusters summer, sun part shade, average or wet soil, native, pollinator magnet
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) CROP LOSS - BAD WINTER
@#Aster nova-angliae "Grape Crush" 26" late summer, purple, full sun, butterflies, bees on all Asters
@Aster dumosus "Woods Pink" 16" clear pink, summer, full sun
@Aster cordifolia "Avondale" 30"light blue, sun to part shade
Astilbes- I have a number of Astilbe species and named varieties, in various shades of pinks, purples, reds and white. Their flowers are plumes, appearing in late spring, summer, most for a short period of time. Attractive dissected green foliage is a compliment to Hostas, and like Hostas, Astilbes thrive in rich moist soil in shade and part sun. Some of the cultivars I have are “Pumila, Purple Candles, Rheinland, Avalanche, Fanal".
Astrantia major (Masterwort) 30” unusual light pink flowers summer, shade to sun, moist soil, long blooming
Baptisia australis (False Indigo) 36” blue spring, blue/green foliage, black seedpods, sun part shade, native, long lived.
Brunnera macrophylla 20” blue forget-me-not flowers spring, heart shaped leaves, shade part sun
Brunnera m. “Jack Frost” 15” silvery leaves with green veining, same as above.
Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) “Black Knight” 60” dark purple plume-like blossoms summer fall, sun pt. shade. Butterfly magnet, not usually long lived.
Callamintha nepeta (Callamint) 10" blue, long blooming, nicely fragrant foliage, well drained soil, sun
Campsis radicans (Trumpet Vine) Orange-red trumpets on a large rugged vine, summer, can be trimmed.
Centaurea montana (Bachelors’ Button) 30” blue/red spring, reblooms, sun part shade
Cimicifuga racemosa (Bugbane) 72” white spikes summer, shade part sun, native, slowly aggressive!
Clematis- these vining plants can be trained to grow on trellises, arbors, railings, poles, rock walls etc. The flowers are very showy. They grow best in full sun with their roots shaded or mulched to keep cool. Bloom times vary during the summer. This is one of two varieties of plants which I do not propagate myself. I buy a number of varieties in different colors from a reputable grower. I make almost zero profit on these!
Codonopsis pilosula (Poor Man's Ginseng) 6 foot vine, odd whitish green flowers, medicinal roots with compounds similar to true Ginseng
Coreopsis verticillata “Moonbeam” 18” lemon yellow blooms through summer, sun
Coreopsis v. “Zagreb” 18” darker yellow, summer, sun, nicest foliage of all Coreopsis, indestructible
Corydalis lutea 18” very long blooming yellow, shade, some sun
Corydalis sempervirens 24” small pink/yellow blooms, spring, summer, biennial self seeder, sun part shade, native
#Crocosmia "Lucifer" 30" flame red, full sun, summer, bees, hummingbirds
Darmera peltatum 36” pink flowers early- before huge umbrella like leaves, shade to part sun, moist soil
#@Delphinium "Purple passion" deep purple 60" sun rose pink, I have a few...selling them hesitatingly -see Thoughts on Plants page regarding Delphinium
Dianthus gratianapolitanus “Firewitch” 8” fragrant bright pink, early summer, silvery blue foliage, sun
#Dicentra eximia (Everblooming Bleeding Heart) 15” pink spring + summer, very few.
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 30” pink hearts spring, shade to sun, foliage goes dormant later.
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove) 60” showy white, pink, purples summer, self seeding biennial, sun to shade
#@ Digitalis p. "Candy Mountain" upward facing bells, rose pink, biennial
#@ Digitalis p. "Dalmation Purple" outward facing bells, lilac purple, biennial
Digitalis lutea 60” smaller yellow bells summer, true perennial, sun to shade, hummingbirds love it
Draba siberica 3” bright yellow very early spring, slow ground cover, sun
Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) 30” the species and several older, reliable varieties, all purplish daisy types, long blooming, summer, sun part shade
Echinacea p. “White Swan” white version of above
Echinacea p. ''Green Twister'' red and green flowers, seed grown variety, seems to be hardy
Echinops bannanticus (Globe Thistle) 48" round blue blossoms summer, sun, well drained soil, bees
#Echinops niveus "Arctic Glow" 48", white spherical flowers, red stems, sun, well drained soil
Epimedium rubra 20” red blooms early spring, nice foliage, shade part sun, tolerates dry shade, ltd
Epimedium rosea pink version of above, ltd
Epimedium 'Sulphureum' yellow, ltd
Eupatorium maculatum (Joe-Pye-Weed) 80” lavender summer fall, sun part shade, average to wet soil, native, pollinator magnet
Euphorbia epithymoides (Cushion Spurge) 20” yellow, spring, mounded foliage, sun part shade
Euphorbia myrsinites (Donkey Tails) 6” spring, evergreen, sprawling, yellow, full sun, looks like a Sedum
Ferns- listed and grouped together in the shade. All appreciate moist soil and mostly shady conditions.
Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair Fern) 18” unusual semicircular fronds
Athyrium nipponicum “Pictum” (Japanese Painted Fern) 18” silvery red and green. I also have two other variations with slightly different colors- they hybridized in my gardens years ago on their own.
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) 48” (Fiddleheads) spreads fast by long runners, likes it moist or wet, native, nice spore fronds
Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) 12” evergreen, native, ltd
Geranium cantabrigiense “Biokova” 12” white, pink center, spring summer, nice foliage, sun part shade
Geranium c. “Karmina” 12” pink, similar to “Biokova”
Geranium macrorhizum “Bevans” 18” pink flowers spring, aromatic foliage, ground cover, sun to shade
Geranium phaeum “Samobor” 20” purple flowers spring, foliage has maroon markings, sun to shade
Geranium “Rozanne” 24” violet blue, very long blooming -spring to fall! sun part shade
Gillenia trifoliata (Bowmans’ Root) 30” nice foliage, white flowers, part shade
Grasses- listed together and grouped together in either sun or shade, depending on their needs. All have ornamental foliage and flowers/seed heads, some are attractive through the winter.
Callamagrostis acutifolia “Karl Foerster" 60” vertical habit, seed heads appear early summer, last into winter. Full sun
Carex muskingiensis (Palm Sedge) 24” nice foliage and seed heads, average to wet soil, sun to pt. shade
Carex glauca "Blue Zinger" 10" evergreen blue foliage, odd attractive flower heads, shade pt. sun
Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) 30” bamboo like foliage, showy seed heads, sun to shade
Hakonechloa macra “All Gold” (Hakone Grass) 12” cascading yellow foliage, shade part sun, moist rich soil
Miscanthus sinensis “Arabesque” (Maiden Grass) 72” maroonish plumes turn silvery white, sun
Miscanthus s. “Purpurascens” 60” late red streaked foliage, silvery plumes, sun- the hardiest Miscanthus
Miscanthus s. “Silverfeather” 80” wider leaves, silvery plumes held high, sun
Miscanthus s. "Autumn Light" 80" narrow foliage, seems to be very hardy
#Miscanthus s. "Variegatus" 72" vertically green and white striped foliage
Panicum virgatum “Heavy Metal” 60” stiff upright metallic blue foliage, pinkish flower heads, sun
Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) 36” fine foliage turns yellow, reddish plumes turn tan, sun
Scirpus atrovirens (Bulrush) 42" native wetland 'grass' nice seed heads, sun, pt shade
Helianthus hyb. “Lemon Queen” (Perennial Sunflower) 72” lemon yellow daisies late summer, sun, a bit aggressive
Heliopsis helianthoides -seedling mix 40” single and double yellow, red and/or bicolor daisies long blooming, all summer, sun
Helleborus hybrids- I have a limited number of Hellebores, 1 and 2 year old seedlings from different parent plants with ivory, pink, or purplish flowers, all about 24 inches tall, moist rich soil, shade, a little sun. Deer resistant, long blooming from early spring. Difficult for me to sell at $7, they grow slow and sell fast! I can no longer buy and sell named varieties as the wholesale price for even tiny plants is close to $7.
Hemerocallis hybrids (Daylilies) Long lived, low maintenance, hard to kill perennials. They all like full or part sun, decent soil, and adequate water. Most bloom during July, August. In addition to the ones listed below, I have a few other named varieties in short supply and some un-named plants in various shades of red, pink, purple and yellow.
#H. flava 30" (Lemon Lily) earliest in May, June, fragrant yellow
“Stella De Oro” 20” reblooming gold throughout the year
“Happy Returns” 20” canary yellow rebloomer
"Orange Man" 30" very early orange, same time as H. flava
"Kwanso" 40 " late double orange
# "Strawberry Candy" rose pink with strawberry red center
"Ben Kirk" 30" orange with mahogany eye
@Heuchera micrantha "Plum Pudding" 12" purple/bronze foliage, creamy blossoms, sun part shade
@Heuchera americana "Dales Strain" 12" variable green, silver, reddish leaves, white flowers
#@Heuchera villosa "Bronze Wave" 24" purplish foliage, vigorous, late creamy flowers, part sun, shade
Hosta species and cultivars- grown primarily for their ornamental foliage, coming in greens, blues, yellows, and white and variations and combinations of all. Flowers are on stems above the leaves, in purples, lavenders and white. Tough, durable long lived and low maintenance, they thrive in moist, rich soil in full to partial shade, but can grow in the sun. Blue leaved varieties look worse in full sun. Below is a listing of most of the named varieties I have; I also have a number of un-named varieties.
“Albo-marginata” “Aureo-marginata”
“Medio-variegata” “Blue Angel” "Blue Cadet"
“Gold Drop” “Gold Tiara” “Gold Standard”
“Francee” “Halcyon” "Shade Fanfare"
“August Moon” “Sum & Substance” “Krossa Regal "Wide Brim"
“Christmas Tree”
Hydrangea anomalia petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) rugged, attractive, woody, slow to mature vine with white flowers, nice bark, ltd.
#Hyssopus officianalis (Hyssop) 12" purplish, aromatic herb
Inula racemosa 10 feet! 2 foot spikes of yellow daisies late summer, sun part shade, average to wet soil
Iris germanica (Bearded Iris) 30” two different purple/ white varieties, spring, sun, well drained soil
Iris germanica 12” deep maroon earlier than above, sun, well drained soil
#Iris g. 12" another early blooming dwarf, yellow
Iris g. "Immortality" reblooming white, ltd
Iris siberica might be ''Granny Jean'' 24" nice big purplish
Kalimeris incisa 48" light lavender daisies summer, long blooming, sun
Kitabelia vitifolia 72" white flowers summer, maple like foliage, sun to shade
Lamium maculatum 8” white or purple flowers off and on through spring summer, green and white variegated foliage, shade part sun, ground cover
Lamium m. ''Beacon Silver'' silvery white foliage, purple flowers
Lavandula a. “Munstead” (Lavender) 18” lavender purple flowers, sun, well drained soil
Leucanthemum superbum “Becky” (Shasta Daisy) 36” white daisies summer, strong stems, sun
Levisticum officianalis (Lovage) 72" strong flavored substitute for celery, ltd.
Liatris spicata (Gayfeather) 30" white spikes summer, sun, well drained soil
Liatris s. "Kobold" purple
Ligularia dentata seedlings of “Othello” and "Desdemona" 30” yellow-orange daisies summer, purple foliage, moist shade, NO afternoon sun for any Ligularia as they wilt in bright sun.
Ligularia d. “Brit-Marie Crawford” same as above with darker purple foliage, ltd.
Ligularia stenocephala “The Rocket” 60” yellow spikes summer, moist shade, morning sun
Ligularia s. “Little Rocket” 30" short version of the The Rocket, ltd.
Ligularia fischeri 36” yellow spikes late summer, fall, shade part sun
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) 30” fire red spikes summer, sun to shade, needs wet soil to overwinter, hummingbird magnet, native
Lobelia syphilitica 30” blue spikes summer, sun to shade, seeds itself - deadhead to prevent, native
@Lupinus poyphylus "Mini Gallery" 14” spikes in blue, pink, red, spring, sun part shade
Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion) 32” fuchsia pink summer, gray felt like foliage, short lived, self seeds, sun part shade
Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) 30” red flat clusters summer, average soil, full sun, ltd.
Lysimachia nummularia "Aurea" (Creeping Jenny) 2" yellow foliage and flowers, fast spreading ground cover, sun to shade, tolerates dampness
Melissa officianalis (Lemon Balm) 12” lemon smelling herb, sun part shade
Monarda didyma “Gardenview Scarlet” (Bee Balm) 48” long blooming red flowers summer, minty foliage, sun part shade,
Monarda d. "Jacob Cline" 60" red, all bee balm are hummingbird magnets, especially reds
Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-Me-Not) 12” blue or white flowers spring, sun to shade, short lived, self seeds prolifically
Myrrhis odorata (Sweet Cicely) 30“ fern like foliage, white flowers, licorice smelling, shade pt sun
Nepeta cataria (Catnip) 30” white flowers, aromatic foliage drives cats wild, sun part shade, ltd.
Nepeta faassenii (Catmint) “Walkers’ Low” 30” lavender blue, long bloomer, sun part shade
Nepeta subsesselis 32" larger blue flowers, foliage, likes moist soil, can take more shade than above
Oenothera tetragona (Sundrops) 20” bright yellow summer, sun part shade, spreads fast
Packera aurea (Golden Grounsel) 12" yellow daisies shade, pt. sun, spring, native
Papaver orientale (Poppy) 24” I'm done with these! difficult for many to transplant (do it in autumn)
Paeonia lactiflora (Peony) 36” Because they are slow to propagate from divisions and seed, I’ve had to buy some each year to add to my own- this is one of a number of plants that make selling at $7 difficult. The wholesale prices keep rising, so I've stopped buying them and just sell a limited number of my own. I have several pink double varieties, "Bowl of Beauty"- a single pink with yellow stamens, and a couple odds 'n ends. Full sun, good soil, the stem/root connection 2” below soil surface, don’t divide or move for 10 years or more, they are extremely long lived.
Penstemon digitalis "Dark Towers" 30" purple foliage, pink flowers, sun, nice seed heads.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) 36” lavender blue summer, gray foliage, long blooming, full sun, well drained soil
Persicaria bistorta "Superba" 30"pink spikes spring summer, moist shade, pt. sun, a little aggressive
Persicaria poymorpha (Giant Fleece Flower) 72" long blooming white, full sun, takes up a lot of space
Phlox paniculata “Laura” (Tall Phlox) 24” fuchsia purple, white centers summer, sun, mildew resistant as are all the Phlox I grow
Phlox p. “Nicky” 30” dark magenta
Phlox p. "Peacock Red" 36" nice red
Phlox p. “My Own Seedlings” 36” two shades of pink and purple, very late blooming- Aug. Sept.
Phlox hyb. "Minnie Pearl" 20" white, early blooming sun
Phlox stolonifera “Home Fires” 8” deep pink spring, shade part sun, fast spreader-very limited
Phlox divaricata "Blue Moon" 16" blue spring, shade part sun, fragrant
Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) 4” I grow two of the best (I think), "Drummonds Pink" and "Emerald Blue", well drained soil in full sun.
Platycodon grandiflora (Balloon flower) seedlings, divisions from various parents, 10 to 24", blues, white, pinks, full sun well drained soil a must, slow emergence in spring
Podophyllum peltatum (May Apple) 20” single white flower spring, large lobed leaf, slow spreading shade ground cover
Polemonium reptans (Jacobs’ Ladder) 20” blue flowers, nice foliage, shade to part sun
Polygonatum biflorum (Solomons’ Seal) 30” hanging white bells from arching stems spring, shade part sun, rugged
Polygonatum b. “Variegatum” as above with white edged leaves
Polygonatum humile (Dwarf Solomons’ Seal) 8” shiny leaves, white bells spring, shade
Primula heucherifolia 10” purplish blooms over nice textured foliage spring, moist shade part sun, ltd.
Primula japonica (Candelabra Primrose) 20”maroon, red, occasionally pink or white whorls above leaves, spring, shade to sun, constantly moist soil a must.
Primula veris (Cowslip) 12" mostly yellow with a few orange, reds, spring, moist shade pt. sun
Pulmonaria hybrids (Lungwort)- many years of growing different varieties have produced self sown seedlings with green leaves and variable silver spotting and overlay, with pink and/or blue flowers (occasionally white) in early spring, long blooming. They’re all nice. Shade part sun, bees, hummingbirds
Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) 24” edible stalks, sun, loves compost, long lived
Rodgersia aesculifolia (Rogers’ Flower) 36” creamy elongated flowers, huge attractive leaves, nice seed heads shade part sun moist soil
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida (Brown Eyed Susan) 36” long blooming classic, summer, sun
Rudbeckia nitida “Herbstonne” 6 to 8 feet, drooping yellow flowers with darker cones, summer, fall, sun
Salvia nemorosa “Caradonna” 24” purple blue spikes, purple stems, summer, sun. All Salvias bloom longer from deadheading
Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) 8” early white double flowers spring, unusual foliage, shade part sun, native, very, very ltd.
Sanguisorba canadensis (Burnet) 36” white spikes autumn, nice foliage, sun to shade, average to wet soil, supposedly native, though I've not seen it. I need to retire and go looking for it. Bees love it.
Sedum acre 3” yellow late spring, sun, ground cover, had this one for 40+ years!
Sedum repestre “Angelina” 4” golden yellow evergreen spreading foliage, yellow flowers summer, sun
Sedum spectabile “Autumn Fire” 24” rose to bronze flowers late summer, fall, sun
Sedum kamtchaticum 6” dense creeping foliage with orange/yellow flowers summer, sun
Sedum k. “Ellacombianum” 12” yellow flowers, slower spreading, sun
Sedum spurium “John Creech” 3” pink flowers summer, dense creeping foliage, sun
@Sedum sieboldii 8" nice gray blue foliage, pink blooms in late summer. sun
Sedum sarmentosa 3” yellow flowers summer, extremely fast spreading foliage, sun
Sempervivum tectorum (Hens & Chicks) 3” assorted shades of foliage color, odd flowers, sun
Silene armeria (Catchfly) 20” bright pink late spring, sun part shade, biennial, self seeds prolifically
Silene dioica 30” pink spring, sun to shade, self sows
Silphium perfoliatum a real BUMMER- can't sell it legally anymore- See Thoughts on Plants page
Stachys lanata (Lambs’ Ear) 12” lavender pink flowers summer, soft gray leaves, sun part shade, bees
Stachys l. "Helen von Stein" larger leaves, seldom flowers.
Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine Poppy) 24” yellow flowers spring, nice foliage, shade part sun
Succisa pratensis (Devils’ Bit) 36” lavender blue, marble size balls on wiry stems late summer, sun to shade
Succisella inflexa 40" white marble like flowers, summer, sun, ltd.
Symphytum officianale (Comfrey) 36" blue, summer sun pt. shade
Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) 24” small white daisies spring summer, medicinal, shade to sun, self sows
Telekia speciosa 60” yellow orange daisies early summer, large leaves, sun part shade
Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Meadow Rue) 72” lavender purple early summer, shade to sun, moist soil, ltd.
Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) 2” light purple or pink flowers summer, sun, aromatic ground cover
Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort) 24” dark blue flowers, longest blooming perennial, sun pt shade, this variety not as aggressive as some, bee magnet
Tradescantia v. "Sweet Kate" 18" yellow foliage, blue flowers, afternoon shade for best foliage
Tricyrtis hirta “Miyazaki” (Toad Lily) 30” purple spotted white flowers late summer fall, shade part sun, ltd.
Tricyrtis latifolia 24” purple spotted yellow flowers summer, sun to shade, ltd
Verbascum chaixii (Mullein) 48” yellow or white flowers with purple stamens, long blooming, sun to part shade, bee magnet
Verbena hastata 48" pink or blue thin spikes, moist to wet soil, bees, native
Vernonia noveboracensis (Ironweed) 72” deep purple flowers late summer, sun part shade, butterfly magnet, native
Viola tricolor (Johnny-Jump-Up) 10” small pansy like flowers in bicolor blues, purple, yellows on and off through seasons, sun to shade, self sows prolifically
Waldsteinia ternata 6" yellow blossoms, nice ground cover for shade, part sun
Achilles millefolium (Yarrow) ''Pomegranate'' 24" red, summer, full sun
Achillea taygetea "Moonshine" 18" sulfur yellow, summer, sun
Acorus americanus (Sweet Flag) 24" native wetland plant, aromatic iris-like foliage, odd diagonal flowers, will grow in moist soil or water up to a foot deep.
Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) 30” lavender blue, licorice scented, long blooming, sun pt. shade, self seeds, bee magnet
Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed) “Bronze Beauty” 8” blue, spring, bronze foliage, sun to shade ground cover, aggressive, also have some with green foliage, deer resistant
Alcea (Hollyhocks) I have a limited number of plants whose parenthood may be mixed up- mostly rugosa,
the Russian (yellow), others possible too- all perennial though, no biennials, 6 foot plus, full sun
#@Alcea rosea "Mars Magic" deep red, "Black Night" deep purple/ black
#@Alcea ficifolia (fig leaf Hollyhock)"Las Vegas" mix of colors
Alchemilla mollis (Ladys’ Mantle) 18” sprays of yellow flowers in spring, nice foliage, sun to shade
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) 18’ light purple spring, sun part shade, edible herb
Allium tuberosum (Garlic Chives) 30” white umbels late summer, sun, edible herb, ltd.
Allium hyb. ”Millenium” 12” rosy purple, summer, sun
#Allium hyb. "Lavender Bubbles" later than above with deeper purple flowers, 14"
Amsonia tabernaemontana, 30" light blue, nice foliage, very ltd.
Anemone japonica (Japanese Anemone) 30” pink, late summer fall, sun to shade, aggressive.
Angelica gigas 60" maroon umbels and stems, self seeding biennial, sun pt. shade
Anthemis tinctoria 30” long blooming yellow daisies, deadhead for more, sun, can be floppy
Aquilegia alpina (Columbine) 20" blue, sun to part shade
Aquilegia canadensis native 16" red and yellow, sun part shade
Aquilegia who knows- I usually dig up a few Columbine that have seeded in from what parent??
Aralia cordata "Sun King" 36" golden foliage, purple berries in fall, shade pt. sun
Arisaema triphyllum (Jack in the Pulpit) 18" unusual purple striped green spadix, moist shade, native
Armoracea latifolia (Horseradish) root used for pungent condiment - can be aggressive
Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard) 60” creamy white flowers summer, like a huge Astilbe, sun to shade
Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger) 6”, heart shaped leaves, native ground cover, shade, hidden flowers, ltd
Asarum europeum (European Ginger) 6” evergreen glossy foliage, ground cover, shade
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) 48” rose pink clusters summer, sun part shade, average or wet soil, native, pollinator magnet
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) CROP LOSS - BAD WINTER
@#Aster nova-angliae "Grape Crush" 26" late summer, purple, full sun, butterflies, bees on all Asters
@Aster dumosus "Woods Pink" 16" clear pink, summer, full sun
@Aster cordifolia "Avondale" 30"light blue, sun to part shade
Astilbes- I have a number of Astilbe species and named varieties, in various shades of pinks, purples, reds and white. Their flowers are plumes, appearing in late spring, summer, most for a short period of time. Attractive dissected green foliage is a compliment to Hostas, and like Hostas, Astilbes thrive in rich moist soil in shade and part sun. Some of the cultivars I have are “Pumila, Purple Candles, Rheinland, Avalanche, Fanal".
Astrantia major (Masterwort) 30” unusual light pink flowers summer, shade to sun, moist soil, long blooming
Baptisia australis (False Indigo) 36” blue spring, blue/green foliage, black seedpods, sun part shade, native, long lived.
Brunnera macrophylla 20” blue forget-me-not flowers spring, heart shaped leaves, shade part sun
Brunnera m. “Jack Frost” 15” silvery leaves with green veining, same as above.
Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) “Black Knight” 60” dark purple plume-like blossoms summer fall, sun pt. shade. Butterfly magnet, not usually long lived.
Callamintha nepeta (Callamint) 10" blue, long blooming, nicely fragrant foliage, well drained soil, sun
Campsis radicans (Trumpet Vine) Orange-red trumpets on a large rugged vine, summer, can be trimmed.
Centaurea montana (Bachelors’ Button) 30” blue/red spring, reblooms, sun part shade
Cimicifuga racemosa (Bugbane) 72” white spikes summer, shade part sun, native, slowly aggressive!
Clematis- these vining plants can be trained to grow on trellises, arbors, railings, poles, rock walls etc. The flowers are very showy. They grow best in full sun with their roots shaded or mulched to keep cool. Bloom times vary during the summer. This is one of two varieties of plants which I do not propagate myself. I buy a number of varieties in different colors from a reputable grower. I make almost zero profit on these!
Codonopsis pilosula (Poor Man's Ginseng) 6 foot vine, odd whitish green flowers, medicinal roots with compounds similar to true Ginseng
Coreopsis verticillata “Moonbeam” 18” lemon yellow blooms through summer, sun
Coreopsis v. “Zagreb” 18” darker yellow, summer, sun, nicest foliage of all Coreopsis, indestructible
Corydalis lutea 18” very long blooming yellow, shade, some sun
Corydalis sempervirens 24” small pink/yellow blooms, spring, summer, biennial self seeder, sun part shade, native
#Crocosmia "Lucifer" 30" flame red, full sun, summer, bees, hummingbirds
Darmera peltatum 36” pink flowers early- before huge umbrella like leaves, shade to part sun, moist soil
#@Delphinium "Purple passion" deep purple 60" sun rose pink, I have a few...selling them hesitatingly -see Thoughts on Plants page regarding Delphinium
Dianthus gratianapolitanus “Firewitch” 8” fragrant bright pink, early summer, silvery blue foliage, sun
#Dicentra eximia (Everblooming Bleeding Heart) 15” pink spring + summer, very few.
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 30” pink hearts spring, shade to sun, foliage goes dormant later.
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove) 60” showy white, pink, purples summer, self seeding biennial, sun to shade
#@ Digitalis p. "Candy Mountain" upward facing bells, rose pink, biennial
#@ Digitalis p. "Dalmation Purple" outward facing bells, lilac purple, biennial
Digitalis lutea 60” smaller yellow bells summer, true perennial, sun to shade, hummingbirds love it
Draba siberica 3” bright yellow very early spring, slow ground cover, sun
Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) 30” the species and several older, reliable varieties, all purplish daisy types, long blooming, summer, sun part shade
Echinacea p. “White Swan” white version of above
Echinacea p. ''Green Twister'' red and green flowers, seed grown variety, seems to be hardy
Echinops bannanticus (Globe Thistle) 48" round blue blossoms summer, sun, well drained soil, bees
#Echinops niveus "Arctic Glow" 48", white spherical flowers, red stems, sun, well drained soil
Epimedium rubra 20” red blooms early spring, nice foliage, shade part sun, tolerates dry shade, ltd
Epimedium rosea pink version of above, ltd
Epimedium 'Sulphureum' yellow, ltd
Eupatorium maculatum (Joe-Pye-Weed) 80” lavender summer fall, sun part shade, average to wet soil, native, pollinator magnet
Euphorbia epithymoides (Cushion Spurge) 20” yellow, spring, mounded foliage, sun part shade
Euphorbia myrsinites (Donkey Tails) 6” spring, evergreen, sprawling, yellow, full sun, looks like a Sedum
Ferns- listed and grouped together in the shade. All appreciate moist soil and mostly shady conditions.
Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair Fern) 18” unusual semicircular fronds
Athyrium nipponicum “Pictum” (Japanese Painted Fern) 18” silvery red and green. I also have two other variations with slightly different colors- they hybridized in my gardens years ago on their own.
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) 48” (Fiddleheads) spreads fast by long runners, likes it moist or wet, native, nice spore fronds
Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) 12” evergreen, native, ltd
Geranium cantabrigiense “Biokova” 12” white, pink center, spring summer, nice foliage, sun part shade
Geranium c. “Karmina” 12” pink, similar to “Biokova”
Geranium macrorhizum “Bevans” 18” pink flowers spring, aromatic foliage, ground cover, sun to shade
Geranium phaeum “Samobor” 20” purple flowers spring, foliage has maroon markings, sun to shade
Geranium “Rozanne” 24” violet blue, very long blooming -spring to fall! sun part shade
Gillenia trifoliata (Bowmans’ Root) 30” nice foliage, white flowers, part shade
Grasses- listed together and grouped together in either sun or shade, depending on their needs. All have ornamental foliage and flowers/seed heads, some are attractive through the winter.
Callamagrostis acutifolia “Karl Foerster" 60” vertical habit, seed heads appear early summer, last into winter. Full sun
Carex muskingiensis (Palm Sedge) 24” nice foliage and seed heads, average to wet soil, sun to pt. shade
Carex glauca "Blue Zinger" 10" evergreen blue foliage, odd attractive flower heads, shade pt. sun
Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) 30” bamboo like foliage, showy seed heads, sun to shade
Hakonechloa macra “All Gold” (Hakone Grass) 12” cascading yellow foliage, shade part sun, moist rich soil
Miscanthus sinensis “Arabesque” (Maiden Grass) 72” maroonish plumes turn silvery white, sun
Miscanthus s. “Purpurascens” 60” late red streaked foliage, silvery plumes, sun- the hardiest Miscanthus
Miscanthus s. “Silverfeather” 80” wider leaves, silvery plumes held high, sun
Miscanthus s. "Autumn Light" 80" narrow foliage, seems to be very hardy
#Miscanthus s. "Variegatus" 72" vertically green and white striped foliage
Panicum virgatum “Heavy Metal” 60” stiff upright metallic blue foliage, pinkish flower heads, sun
Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) 36” fine foliage turns yellow, reddish plumes turn tan, sun
Scirpus atrovirens (Bulrush) 42" native wetland 'grass' nice seed heads, sun, pt shade
Helianthus hyb. “Lemon Queen” (Perennial Sunflower) 72” lemon yellow daisies late summer, sun, a bit aggressive
Heliopsis helianthoides -seedling mix 40” single and double yellow, red and/or bicolor daisies long blooming, all summer, sun
Helleborus hybrids- I have a limited number of Hellebores, 1 and 2 year old seedlings from different parent plants with ivory, pink, or purplish flowers, all about 24 inches tall, moist rich soil, shade, a little sun. Deer resistant, long blooming from early spring. Difficult for me to sell at $7, they grow slow and sell fast! I can no longer buy and sell named varieties as the wholesale price for even tiny plants is close to $7.
Hemerocallis hybrids (Daylilies) Long lived, low maintenance, hard to kill perennials. They all like full or part sun, decent soil, and adequate water. Most bloom during July, August. In addition to the ones listed below, I have a few other named varieties in short supply and some un-named plants in various shades of red, pink, purple and yellow.
#H. flava 30" (Lemon Lily) earliest in May, June, fragrant yellow
“Stella De Oro” 20” reblooming gold throughout the year
“Happy Returns” 20” canary yellow rebloomer
"Orange Man" 30" very early orange, same time as H. flava
"Kwanso" 40 " late double orange
# "Strawberry Candy" rose pink with strawberry red center
"Ben Kirk" 30" orange with mahogany eye
@Heuchera micrantha "Plum Pudding" 12" purple/bronze foliage, creamy blossoms, sun part shade
@Heuchera americana "Dales Strain" 12" variable green, silver, reddish leaves, white flowers
#@Heuchera villosa "Bronze Wave" 24" purplish foliage, vigorous, late creamy flowers, part sun, shade
Hosta species and cultivars- grown primarily for their ornamental foliage, coming in greens, blues, yellows, and white and variations and combinations of all. Flowers are on stems above the leaves, in purples, lavenders and white. Tough, durable long lived and low maintenance, they thrive in moist, rich soil in full to partial shade, but can grow in the sun. Blue leaved varieties look worse in full sun. Below is a listing of most of the named varieties I have; I also have a number of un-named varieties.
“Albo-marginata” “Aureo-marginata”
“Medio-variegata” “Blue Angel” "Blue Cadet"
“Gold Drop” “Gold Tiara” “Gold Standard”
“Francee” “Halcyon” "Shade Fanfare"
“August Moon” “Sum & Substance” “Krossa Regal "Wide Brim"
“Christmas Tree”
Hydrangea anomalia petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) rugged, attractive, woody, slow to mature vine with white flowers, nice bark, ltd.
#Hyssopus officianalis (Hyssop) 12" purplish, aromatic herb
Inula racemosa 10 feet! 2 foot spikes of yellow daisies late summer, sun part shade, average to wet soil
Iris germanica (Bearded Iris) 30” two different purple/ white varieties, spring, sun, well drained soil
Iris germanica 12” deep maroon earlier than above, sun, well drained soil
#Iris g. 12" another early blooming dwarf, yellow
Iris g. "Immortality" reblooming white, ltd
Iris siberica might be ''Granny Jean'' 24" nice big purplish
Kalimeris incisa 48" light lavender daisies summer, long blooming, sun
Kitabelia vitifolia 72" white flowers summer, maple like foliage, sun to shade
Lamium maculatum 8” white or purple flowers off and on through spring summer, green and white variegated foliage, shade part sun, ground cover
Lamium m. ''Beacon Silver'' silvery white foliage, purple flowers
Lavandula a. “Munstead” (Lavender) 18” lavender purple flowers, sun, well drained soil
Leucanthemum superbum “Becky” (Shasta Daisy) 36” white daisies summer, strong stems, sun
Levisticum officianalis (Lovage) 72" strong flavored substitute for celery, ltd.
Liatris spicata (Gayfeather) 30" white spikes summer, sun, well drained soil
Liatris s. "Kobold" purple
Ligularia dentata seedlings of “Othello” and "Desdemona" 30” yellow-orange daisies summer, purple foliage, moist shade, NO afternoon sun for any Ligularia as they wilt in bright sun.
Ligularia d. “Brit-Marie Crawford” same as above with darker purple foliage, ltd.
Ligularia stenocephala “The Rocket” 60” yellow spikes summer, moist shade, morning sun
Ligularia s. “Little Rocket” 30" short version of the The Rocket, ltd.
Ligularia fischeri 36” yellow spikes late summer, fall, shade part sun
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) 30” fire red spikes summer, sun to shade, needs wet soil to overwinter, hummingbird magnet, native
Lobelia syphilitica 30” blue spikes summer, sun to shade, seeds itself - deadhead to prevent, native
@Lupinus poyphylus "Mini Gallery" 14” spikes in blue, pink, red, spring, sun part shade
Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion) 32” fuchsia pink summer, gray felt like foliage, short lived, self seeds, sun part shade
Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) 30” red flat clusters summer, average soil, full sun, ltd.
Lysimachia nummularia "Aurea" (Creeping Jenny) 2" yellow foliage and flowers, fast spreading ground cover, sun to shade, tolerates dampness
Melissa officianalis (Lemon Balm) 12” lemon smelling herb, sun part shade
Monarda didyma “Gardenview Scarlet” (Bee Balm) 48” long blooming red flowers summer, minty foliage, sun part shade,
Monarda d. "Jacob Cline" 60" red, all bee balm are hummingbird magnets, especially reds
Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-Me-Not) 12” blue or white flowers spring, sun to shade, short lived, self seeds prolifically
Myrrhis odorata (Sweet Cicely) 30“ fern like foliage, white flowers, licorice smelling, shade pt sun
Nepeta cataria (Catnip) 30” white flowers, aromatic foliage drives cats wild, sun part shade, ltd.
Nepeta faassenii (Catmint) “Walkers’ Low” 30” lavender blue, long bloomer, sun part shade
Nepeta subsesselis 32" larger blue flowers, foliage, likes moist soil, can take more shade than above
Oenothera tetragona (Sundrops) 20” bright yellow summer, sun part shade, spreads fast
Packera aurea (Golden Grounsel) 12" yellow daisies shade, pt. sun, spring, native
Papaver orientale (Poppy) 24” I'm done with these! difficult for many to transplant (do it in autumn)
Paeonia lactiflora (Peony) 36” Because they are slow to propagate from divisions and seed, I’ve had to buy some each year to add to my own- this is one of a number of plants that make selling at $7 difficult. The wholesale prices keep rising, so I've stopped buying them and just sell a limited number of my own. I have several pink double varieties, "Bowl of Beauty"- a single pink with yellow stamens, and a couple odds 'n ends. Full sun, good soil, the stem/root connection 2” below soil surface, don’t divide or move for 10 years or more, they are extremely long lived.
Penstemon digitalis "Dark Towers" 30" purple foliage, pink flowers, sun, nice seed heads.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) 36” lavender blue summer, gray foliage, long blooming, full sun, well drained soil
Persicaria bistorta "Superba" 30"pink spikes spring summer, moist shade, pt. sun, a little aggressive
Persicaria poymorpha (Giant Fleece Flower) 72" long blooming white, full sun, takes up a lot of space
Phlox paniculata “Laura” (Tall Phlox) 24” fuchsia purple, white centers summer, sun, mildew resistant as are all the Phlox I grow
Phlox p. “Nicky” 30” dark magenta
Phlox p. "Peacock Red" 36" nice red
Phlox p. “My Own Seedlings” 36” two shades of pink and purple, very late blooming- Aug. Sept.
Phlox hyb. "Minnie Pearl" 20" white, early blooming sun
Phlox stolonifera “Home Fires” 8” deep pink spring, shade part sun, fast spreader-very limited
Phlox divaricata "Blue Moon" 16" blue spring, shade part sun, fragrant
Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) 4” I grow two of the best (I think), "Drummonds Pink" and "Emerald Blue", well drained soil in full sun.
Platycodon grandiflora (Balloon flower) seedlings, divisions from various parents, 10 to 24", blues, white, pinks, full sun well drained soil a must, slow emergence in spring
Podophyllum peltatum (May Apple) 20” single white flower spring, large lobed leaf, slow spreading shade ground cover
Polemonium reptans (Jacobs’ Ladder) 20” blue flowers, nice foliage, shade to part sun
Polygonatum biflorum (Solomons’ Seal) 30” hanging white bells from arching stems spring, shade part sun, rugged
Polygonatum b. “Variegatum” as above with white edged leaves
Polygonatum humile (Dwarf Solomons’ Seal) 8” shiny leaves, white bells spring, shade
Primula heucherifolia 10” purplish blooms over nice textured foliage spring, moist shade part sun, ltd.
Primula japonica (Candelabra Primrose) 20”maroon, red, occasionally pink or white whorls above leaves, spring, shade to sun, constantly moist soil a must.
Primula veris (Cowslip) 12" mostly yellow with a few orange, reds, spring, moist shade pt. sun
Pulmonaria hybrids (Lungwort)- many years of growing different varieties have produced self sown seedlings with green leaves and variable silver spotting and overlay, with pink and/or blue flowers (occasionally white) in early spring, long blooming. They’re all nice. Shade part sun, bees, hummingbirds
Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) 24” edible stalks, sun, loves compost, long lived
Rodgersia aesculifolia (Rogers’ Flower) 36” creamy elongated flowers, huge attractive leaves, nice seed heads shade part sun moist soil
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida (Brown Eyed Susan) 36” long blooming classic, summer, sun
Rudbeckia nitida “Herbstonne” 6 to 8 feet, drooping yellow flowers with darker cones, summer, fall, sun
Salvia nemorosa “Caradonna” 24” purple blue spikes, purple stems, summer, sun. All Salvias bloom longer from deadheading
Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) 8” early white double flowers spring, unusual foliage, shade part sun, native, very, very ltd.
Sanguisorba canadensis (Burnet) 36” white spikes autumn, nice foliage, sun to shade, average to wet soil, supposedly native, though I've not seen it. I need to retire and go looking for it. Bees love it.
Sedum acre 3” yellow late spring, sun, ground cover, had this one for 40+ years!
Sedum repestre “Angelina” 4” golden yellow evergreen spreading foliage, yellow flowers summer, sun
Sedum spectabile “Autumn Fire” 24” rose to bronze flowers late summer, fall, sun
Sedum kamtchaticum 6” dense creeping foliage with orange/yellow flowers summer, sun
Sedum k. “Ellacombianum” 12” yellow flowers, slower spreading, sun
Sedum spurium “John Creech” 3” pink flowers summer, dense creeping foliage, sun
@Sedum sieboldii 8" nice gray blue foliage, pink blooms in late summer. sun
Sedum sarmentosa 3” yellow flowers summer, extremely fast spreading foliage, sun
Sempervivum tectorum (Hens & Chicks) 3” assorted shades of foliage color, odd flowers, sun
Silene armeria (Catchfly) 20” bright pink late spring, sun part shade, biennial, self seeds prolifically
Silene dioica 30” pink spring, sun to shade, self sows
Silphium perfoliatum a real BUMMER- can't sell it legally anymore- See Thoughts on Plants page
Stachys lanata (Lambs’ Ear) 12” lavender pink flowers summer, soft gray leaves, sun part shade, bees
Stachys l. "Helen von Stein" larger leaves, seldom flowers.
Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine Poppy) 24” yellow flowers spring, nice foliage, shade part sun
Succisa pratensis (Devils’ Bit) 36” lavender blue, marble size balls on wiry stems late summer, sun to shade
Succisella inflexa 40" white marble like flowers, summer, sun, ltd.
Symphytum officianale (Comfrey) 36" blue, summer sun pt. shade
Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) 24” small white daisies spring summer, medicinal, shade to sun, self sows
Telekia speciosa 60” yellow orange daisies early summer, large leaves, sun part shade
Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Meadow Rue) 72” lavender purple early summer, shade to sun, moist soil, ltd.
Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) 2” light purple or pink flowers summer, sun, aromatic ground cover
Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort) 24” dark blue flowers, longest blooming perennial, sun pt shade, this variety not as aggressive as some, bee magnet
Tradescantia v. "Sweet Kate" 18" yellow foliage, blue flowers, afternoon shade for best foliage
Tricyrtis hirta “Miyazaki” (Toad Lily) 30” purple spotted white flowers late summer fall, shade part sun, ltd.
Tricyrtis latifolia 24” purple spotted yellow flowers summer, sun to shade, ltd
Verbascum chaixii (Mullein) 48” yellow or white flowers with purple stamens, long blooming, sun to part shade, bee magnet
Verbena hastata 48" pink or blue thin spikes, moist to wet soil, bees, native
Vernonia noveboracensis (Ironweed) 72” deep purple flowers late summer, sun part shade, butterfly magnet, native
Viola tricolor (Johnny-Jump-Up) 10” small pansy like flowers in bicolor blues, purple, yellows on and off through seasons, sun to shade, self sows prolifically
Waldsteinia ternata 6" yellow blossoms, nice ground cover for shade, part sun