goodwin creek gardens
p.o. box 83
williams, or 97544
(800) 846-7359 • established 1977
www.goodwincreekgardens.com
table of contents - 2014 catalog
About Goodwin Creek Gardens
Certified Organic
Quantity Discounts
Garden Plant Collections
Gift Certificates
Common Name Index
Definitions
Perennial Plants
Lavender Plants
Lavender Gifts
Scented Pelargonium (Geranium)
Other Pelargonium (Geranium)
Creating a Butterfly Garden
Creating a Hummingbird Garden
Directions & Lavender Festival
Floral Notecards
page 2
page 3
page 3
pages 4 & 5
page 5
pages 6 & 7
page 6
pages 8-70
pages 26-35
pages 37
pages 44-48
pages 49-50
page 70
page 71
page 73
page 76
Bf look for this symbol throughout the catalog for great butterfly plants
Hm look for this symbol throughout the catalog for great hummingbird plants
At Goodwin Creek Gardens, we grow the
plants that we sell. We specialize in herbs,
everlasting flowers, and fragrant plants, including a large number of Native American
species. We want to emphasize that these
native plants are not dug up in the wild, but
are all propagated in our nursery.
We work very hard to provide our customers not only with high quality plants, but
ones that have been grown in a conscientious and environmentally friendly manner.
We offer a wide variety of plants that attract
hummingbirds and butterflies and hope that
your appreciation of these creatures will
heighten your appreciation for all others.
Every year brings us new surprises, and our
wish is to pass down to you the excitement
and wonderment we get from gardening.
Jim & Dotti Becker
winners of the Herb Society of America’s 2009 Nancy Putnam Howard Award
for excellence in horticulture
our guarantee
All plants are guaranteed to arrive at your home in excellent health and guaranteed to grow under proper conditions. They are shipped well rooted, in 3” pots.
None are shipped bare-root. Our customers appreciate this since the plants do
not have to be rushed into the ground upon their arrival.
The Cover Art is from the Oxford Book Of Garden Flowers, 1963.
The flowers are, left to right, Rosemary, Lion’s Ears, English Lavender,
Garden Sage, and Jerusalem Sage.
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Our nursery is USDA & Oregon Tilth
certified organic
The USDA National Organic Standard seal assures you that
our procedures are authentically organic and meet the stringent
standards set forth by the USDA and Oregon Tilth. Quoting
the USDA, “these methods integrate cultural, biological, and
mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote
ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering may not
be used.” In other words, it just makes sense to be organic.
how plants are shipped
All plants are shipped via UPS (United Parcel Service) or Priority Mail. We are
able to ship our plants throughout the United States, including California, Hawaii,
and Arizona. We ship throughout the year. If the weather is too hot or cold, shipments will be delayed. If you wish to have your plants shipped at a specific time,
please let us know. Otherwise, we will ship at a planting time we feel is best for
your area.
substitutions and backorders
We will not make substitutions without your permission. If you wish to list acceptable substitutions, there is space provided on the order blank. We will likewise
not backorder unavailable plants without your permission. If some of the plants
will be ready later than the specified shipping date, we will contact you to ask
whether you wish to have them backordered or canceled. For these reasons, it is
important that you give us either a phone number or email address.
confidentiality
We do not sell, rent, or share your information in any way. It is strictly used
to contact you in case of questions, process your order, and to send you future
Goodwin Creek Gardens catalogs. If you wish to be taken off of our mailing list,
just let us know.
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crafts, recipes, and more. Do you have a gardening question? Email it to us.
Our all-new website will be online by February 1.
quantity discounts
Discounts are available for many plants when ordered in quantities over 10 per
variety. Please inquire about availabilty and pricing.
institution discounts
We offer a 10% discount on all plant orders placed by arboretums, botanical
gardens, zoos, and similar institutions.
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garden plant collections
Our garden collections make it easy and economical for you to choose among
some of our favorite plants. You choose the collection, we select the varieties
in it, and you’ll save nearly 20% off the regular plant prices. Each collection contains 4 different plants, and all are the same high quality stock we ship
individually.
Collections make great gifts, and a gift card can be included at no charge. We’ll
choose plants to match your hardiness zone. The range of zones available for
each collection are listed.
wedding collection
A nice assortment of 4 herbs and flowers, all associated with the symbolism of
true love and marriage. Includes lavender, rosemary, thyme, dianthus, violets,
myrtle, chamomile, or sweet woodruff. Each collection contains a card explaining the symbolism
of each plant. For Zones 5-9
lavender collection
These are nice, neat, evergreen shrubs with wonderfully fragrant flowers and foliage.They
also make great butterfly plants. For Zones
5-10.
scented pelargonium (geranium)
collection
We have a great selection, and will send a
nice mix of scents, leaf shapes and variegations, and growth habits. These plants are not
frost hardy, but can be easily grown in pots in
cold climates.
fancy leaf pelargonium (geranium)
collection
A nice variety of leaf colors and shapes. These
plants are not frost hardy, but can be easily
grown in pots in cold climates.
rosemary collections
A wonderful culinary herb and blooming, evergreen shrub. Choose from:
trailing & upright rosemaries, for Zones 8-9
upright rosemaries, for Zones 6-9
thyme collections
Great culinary herbs and landscape plants. Choose
from:
trailing thymes, for Zones 5-9
upright thymes, for Zones 5-9
mixed thymes, for Zones 5-9
dianthus collection
A beautiful selection of these fragrant plants. For
Zones 5-9.v
Dianthus
butterfly collectionvv
We’ll choose a selection of plants that, when established,
will give you blooms from spring until frost. All are butterfly favorites. For Zones 4-10.
hummingbird collection
All hummingbird tested and approved. When established, they will provide
flowers from spring until frost. For Zones 5-10.
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garden plant collections
medicinal collection
Many of the plants which we grow are traditional
medicinal herbs. Our collection contains some of the
most requested varieties. For Zones 4-9.
silver garden collection
These plants all cast a silvery-grey shine to your
garden, and they look especially fine on a moonlight stroll. Includes various Artemisia, thyme,
Stachys, Teucrium and lavender. For Zones
5-10.
white flower collection
This mix of 4 perennial plants has pure white
flowers. They are a nice complement for the
silver garden and look stunning by the light of
the sun or the moon. Zones 5-10.
“Where the bee sucks there suck I,
In a Cowslip’s bell I lie.”
Tempest
culinary collection
All the essentials for great herbal cooking. Includes a thyme,
rosemary, sage, savory, chives, and oregano. Zones 6-10.
shakespeare collection
A star-studded cast of plants, all of which are mentioned in
the Bard’s plays and poems. Each plant included is accompanied by a quote and a reference to the work in which it
appears. For Zones 5-9
dried flower collection
These perennial plants will give you lovely and unique flowers to add to your everlasting designs. Includes one each
of an Artemisia, baby’s breath, ornamental grass, lavender,
ornamental oregano, and yarrow. Zones 4-10.
collection price: (4 different plants in each collection): $29.95
collections are shipped by USPS Priority Mail or UPS
throughout the U.S., including Alaska & Hawaii
gift certificates & gift cards
Our decorative gift certificates are available throughout the year and are
wonderful for the holidays. We can send the certificate, along with our
catalog, to you or directly to the recipient. There is a space for ordering
gift certificates on the back of the order blank.
We can also ship your purchase along with a gift card and gift wrapping
at no extra charge. The only items which we can’t gift wrap are plants.
Remember, too, that we can’t ship plants during very cold weather, but
can instead send the recipient a gift card stating what the gift is and when
it will arrive.
Our garden collections are popular and economical choices for gifts.
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definitions used in the catalog
Bf - plants that attract butterflies
Hm - plants that attract hummingbirds
biennial - plants that tend to bloom and then die in their second season.
deciduous - plants that keep their woody stems throughout the year, but shed
their leaves once a year, usually in the fall.
evergreen - plants that keep their leaves throughout the year.
herbaceous - plants that die back to the ground each winter and then regrow new
stems and leaves the following growing season.
perennial - a plant that lives for more than two seasons. All of the plants in our
catalog are perennials, with the exception of a couple of biennials.
woody - plants that keep hard, above-ground stems throughout the year. May be
deciduous or evergreen.
hardiness zones
Hardiness ratings are traditionally based upon
the ability of plants to survive winter temperatures. However, many plants that do well in cold
climates do poorly in warm ones. In each plant
description we have given the range of zones in
which that plant can be expected to grow well.
We’ve arrived at these zone designations by
our own experience, communications with
other gardeners, and reference books. They are
not foolproof. Cold hardiness depends on many
factors besides air temperatures, such as wind
exposure, soil moisture, and snow pack. Survival
in warm climates is often adversely affected by
high humidity and excessive summer rainfall.
Don’t use the zone maps commonly found in
garden books. These maps are too vague, and climates can vary greatly over a small geographic
area. Instead, consult your state agricultural extension agent (if there isn’t one in your county,
call your state university) or local nurseries.
average minimum
temperature ( ºf )
2
-50 to -40
3
-40 to -30
4
-30 to -20
5
-20 to -10
6
-10 to 0
7 0 to 10
8 10 to 20
9 20 to 30
zone
common name index
The plants in this catalog are listed alphabetically by their Latin names. If
you don’t know the Latin name, use this common name index.
arnica 11
artichoke 64
babys breath 23
balloon flower 54
bay laurel 25
bearberry 11
bergamot 40
betony 65
blackberry lily 15
black-eyed susan 58
blackhaw 69
boneset 21
boxwood 15
burnet 63
butterfly bush 15
butterfly weed 14
cape fuchsia 53
cardinal flower 38
cardoon 18
carline thistle 16
catmint 41
catnip 41
cat thyme 66
ceanothus 16
chamomile 16
cheddar pink 18
chives 10
coltsfoot 53, 68
columbine 11
comfrey 65
compass plant 64
cone flower 19
costmary 65
cowslip 54
coyote mint 41
cranberry bush 69
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cranesbill 23
crones 64
culvers root 69
cupids dart 16
currant 55
curry plant 24
daylily 24
devils bit scabious 65
dianthus 4, 18
dogwood 17
dropwort 41
dyers broom 23
edelweiss 38
egyptian onion 10
elderberry 62
elecampane 25
elfin herb 17
false indigo 15
common name index
feabane 20
feather reed grass 15
fennel 21
feverfew 65
fireweed 20
flax 53
foti 54
fuchsia 21, 22
fuki 53
garlic chives 10
geranium 4, 23, 44, 45, 46,
48, 49, 50
ginger 12
Ginkgo 23
gipsywort 38
globe thistle 19
golden marguerite 10
grass 10, 11, 15, 16, 24, 40,
43, 53
gromwell 38
groundnut 11
hardy geranium 23
honeysuckle 38
hops 24
horehound 39
huang qi 15
hydrangea 24
hyssop 25
joe pye weed 21
jupiters beard 16
kangaroo paw 10
kenilworth ivy 17
ladys bedstraw 22
ladys mantle 9
lambs ears 65
lavandin 32, 33
lavender 4, 28, 29, 30, 31,
33, 34, 35
lemon balm 39
lemongrass 17
lemon verbena 10
lobelia 38
lovage 38
lungwort 55
madder 58
maidenhair tree 23
mallow 39
marigold 65
marjoram 42, 43
marshmallow 10
maypop 43
meadowsweet 21
milk vetch 15
milkweed 12, 14
mint 40
mints 39
monkey flower 40
moor grass 40
motherwort 38
mountain mint 55
mugwort 12
muskmallow 39
myrtle 41
nettles 68
new zealand flax 53
oat grass 24
obedient plant 54
oregano 42, 43, 54
orris root 25
pelargonium 44, 45, 46, 48
pennyroyal 39
peppermint 40
prickly pear 42
primrose 55
privet 38
pyrethrum 65
red hot poker 25
ribbon grass 53
rock rose 16
rose 56
rosemary 4, 56
rose of sharon 24
rosinweed 64
rue 58
rupturewort 24
russian sage 52
sage 58, 61, 62
samphire 17
santolina 63
savory 63
sea lavender 38
sedge 15
seri 41
snakeroot 21
sneezeweed 23
soapwort 63
society garlic 68
sorrel 58
southernwood 11
Spirea 64
strawberry 21
sumac 55
sunflower 23, 24
sunrose 23
sweet cicely 41
sweet grass 24
sweet myrtle 41
sweet vernal grass 10
switch grass 43
tansy 66
tarragon 12, 65
thyme 4, 66, 67, 68
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trumpet creeper 15
tuber oat grass 11
valerian 68
vervain 68
vetiver 69
violet 69
wand flower 22
welsh onion 10
wild oats 16
willow 58
winged everlasting 10
wormwood 11
woundwort 65
zauschneria 20
perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Sherwood’
Shrub, 5’ x 5’. A compact, graceful, deciduous shrub with small, glossy green leaves
and light pink flowers from May until frost.
Zones 6-9. Hm
Achillea ageratum
Achillea
filipendulina
sweet nancy
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Fragrant, bright green
foliage and numerous yellow flower heads,
1-2” across. Great dried flower. Zones 7-9
Achillea ‘Fanal’ (‘Beacon’)
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. One of the Galaxy
Hybrids, it has large flower heads on stout
stems. Crimson flowers fade to salmon.
Spreads rapidly. Dried flower. Zones 3-9
Achillea decolorans
english mace
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1’. Considered an old
hybrid of pearl yarrow. Similar leaves
and flowers, but not invasive. Aromatic &
culinary. Dried flower. Zones 5-9
Achillea ‘Feuerland’ (‘Fireland’)
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Deep, brick red flowers on nice stiff stems. Excellent for cut and
dried flowers. Spreads rapidly. Zones 3-9
Achillea filipendulina
golden yarrow
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. Ferny foliage, in
large clumps, with golden yellow flower
heads 3-5” across. Dried flower. Zones 3-9
Achillea ‘Moonshine’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Neat clumps of
grey green foliage and lovely pale yellow
flower heads. Best divided every 2-3 years.
Not invasive. Dried flower Zones 3-8
Achillea ptarmica
pearl yarrow
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Small, white, doubled
flowers resemble those of feverfew. One of
the best white dried flowers. Invasive.
Medicinal. Zones 3-9
Achillea ‘Lilac Beauty’
Achillea ‘Rodney’s Choice’
Achillea millefolium ‘Proa’
Achillea ‘Terracotta’
Achillea ‘Lasschoenheit’
(‘Salmon Beauty’)
Achillea umbellata
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. This cultivar has large
heads of pale purple flowers that fade to
white. Nice as cut or dried flowers. A soft
color for the border. Zones 3-9.
Herbaceous, 2½’ x 2’. This European selection of the common white yarrow was bred
for a high essential oil content. Spreads rapidly. Medicinal, ornamental. Zones 3-9
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Another stout hybrid,
this one with salmon/pink flowers that
slowly age to a pale yellow color. Spreads
rapidly. Dried flower. Zones 3-9
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. A hybrid yarrow,
with magenta flower heads that hold their
color when dried better than our other yarrow varieties. Zones 3-9
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Salmon/pink flower
heads turn a unique clay-pot color as they
develop. Silvery foliage. Nice for cut &
dried flowers. Spreads rapidly. Zones 3-9
Evergreen, 6” x 1’. A mat forming yarrow,
with silvery leaves and small white flower
heads. Nice for edgings. Zones 5-9
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perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Acanthus mollis
bears breech
Herbaceous or evergreen, 4’ x 3’. Large,
shiny, deeply cut leaves and tall flower
stalks make this a nice ornamental for light
shade. Medicinal. Zones 6-9
Acanthus mollis
Acorus gramineus ‘Licorice’
Semievergreen, 1½’ x 1’. Forms tight
clumps of slender green leaves have a strong
licorice scent and flavor. Used in Asian
cooking. For moist soils. Very attractive as a
potted plant. Zones 5-10
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’
golden sweet flag
Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. Dense tufts of narrow,
golden yellow leaves. Nice in pots, edgings,
or along a path or pond. For sun or light
shade. Best in moist soils. Zones 5-10
Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’
grassy sweet flag
Semievergreen, 1½’ x 2’. Slender leaves are
variegated a handsome green and white. Not
aromatic, but very ornamental. Needs moist
soil and partial shade. Zones 5-10
Agastache
Most of the following varieties have
long, tubular flowers and are excellent
hummingbird plants.
Agastache ‘Firebird’
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Reddish orange
flowers throughout the summer. Neat growth
habit and pleasant, mint scented leaves.
Zones 8-9 Hm
Agastache foeniculum
anise hyssop
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1’. Licorice scented leaves
and dense heads of small, violet colored
flowers. Tea, great bee plant. Zones 7-9 Bf
Agastache mexicana
mexican giant hyssop
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1’. Southwestern native
with rosy colored flowers and mint scented
leaves. Tea. Zones 8-9 Hm
Agastache ‘Tutti Frutti’
Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 1½’. Long narrow spikes
of bright magenta flowers and lemon/mint
scented leaves. Blooms throughout the summer. Zones 8-9 Hm
Agastache rupestris
sunset hyssop
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1’. Bright orange flowers
from late summer until frost. The greyish
green leaves have a licorice scent. This
Southwestern native does best in a welldrained soil. Zones 4-9 Hm
Agastache ‘Summer Breeze’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Tall, long blooming
hybrid with large grayish green leaves and
spikes of large, light reddish purple flowers.
Zones 7-10 Hm
Agrimonia eupatoria
agrimony
Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 1½’. Attractive compound leaves and tall spikes of yellow
flowers. Burr like fruits can be a nuisance.
Tea, medicinal, dye (yellow), Zones 6-9
Alchemilla ellenbeckii
Semievergreen, 3” x 2’. A groundcover
forming ladys mantle with reddish stems
and small, palmate leaves. Nice for moist,
shady places. Zones 7-8
Alchemilla xanthochlora
ladys mantle
Evergreen or herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Beautiful, bluish green, fan shaped leaves which
lovingly hold drops of dew along their
edges. Sprays of yellowish flowers are used
for dried flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-8
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perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Allium cepa cv.
egyptian walking onion
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1’. Clumps of bulblets are
produced at the tops of long stalks. Fun to
grow and eat. Zones 5-9
Allium cernuum
nodding onion
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1’. Named for its drooping
heads of mauve colored flowers. Medicinal,
ornamental, Zones 4-9
Allium fistulosum
welsh onion
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1’. This culinary herb
is like a large chives, with hollow leaves
and small basal bulbs. The name notwithstanding, it has been grown in China for
thousands of years, but only reached Wales
in the 1600’s. Zones 5-9
Allium schoenoprasum
chives
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. An essential culinary,
which is also ornamental when the pink
flowers bloom in spring. Zones 5-9
Allium senescens
german garlic
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. An ornamental, low
spreading Allium, with 3” heads of mauve
colored flowers and wide, flat, garlic scented leaves. Zones 5-9
Allium tuberosum
garlic chives
Herbaceous, 1½’. Broad flat leaves and
abundant seed heads have a pleasant garlic
flavor. Attractive white flowers. Zones 7-9
Aloysia triphylla
lemon verbena
Shrub, 3-6’ x 3’. Leaves yield one of the
nicest lemon scents and flavors among all
herbs. Also medicinal. Easily grown in pots,
a must in cold climates. Zones 8-10
Althaea officinalis
marshmallow
Herbaceous, 2-4’ x 2’. Robust plant, with
upright stems of soft greyish green leaves
and light whitish pink flowers. Medicinal,
Zones 3-9
Ammobium alatum
winged everlasting
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Clumps of dense
foliage produce numerous stalks of small,
papery white flowers. Excellent dried flower. Zones 7-9 Bf
Allium schoenoprasum
Allium cepa
Allium fistulosum
Angelica archangelica
angelica
Herbaceous, 3-6’ x 2’. Biennial, with large,
attractive leaves. Seeds, leaves, and stalks
are culinary. Medicinal. Zones 4-9
Anigozanthos flavidus
kangaroo paw
Evergreen, 5’ x 2’. This Australian native
forms large clumps of swordlike leaves. Tall
branching flower stalks with striking tubular
flowers in shades of red, yellow and green
make unusual cut flowers. Blooms throughout summer. Zones 8-9 Hm
Anthemis tinctoria
golden marguerite
Semievergreen, 2-3’ x 1½’. Finely cut foliage and masses of yellow, daisy like flowers
in early summer. Dye (yellow).
Zones 5-8 Bf
Anthoxanthum odoratum
sweet vernal grass
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. The dried leaves
have the vanilla-like fragrance of coumarin
and are used in basketry and for incense. A
clump forming grass. Zones 6-9
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perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Apios americana
groundnut
Herbaceous vine, 4-8’ x 2’. A Trailing plant
that will climb and twine when given support. A member of the pea family, it has
attractive, compound leaves and small,
brownish purple, pea-like flowers. This
native of the eastern U. S. is great for covering a small trellis. The nutritious tubers are
cooked like potatoes. Zones 5-9
Aquilegia caerulea
rocky mt. columbine
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. Deeply cut foliage,
with large, upright, blue and white spurred
flowers. As with other columbines, it does
well in both garden beds and woodland settings. Zones 3-8 Hm
Aquilegia canadensis
Aquilegia
canadensis
eastern columbine
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. One of the earliest flowers for hummingbirds.The red and
yellow flowers are on stiff, upright stems.
Prefers partial shade. Zones 3-8 Hm
Aquilegia chaplinei
chaplin’s golden columbine
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1’. This species has small,
delicate, purplish green foliage and bright
yellow flowers with long, narrow spurs.
Some botanists list it as a variety of
Aquilegia chrysantha. Zones 4-9 Hm
Aquilegia chrysantha
golden columbine
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Large, fragrant yellow flowers in late spring and early summer.
Tolerates sun better than other columbines,
and adapts to many garden conditions.
Zones 3-9 Hm
Aquilegia formosa
western columbine
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1’. Taller and more
branching than its eastern cousin, it also has
red and yellow flowers. Tolerates a drier
soil. Zones 3-8 Hm
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
bearberry
Evergreen shrub or groundcover, 8” x 3’.
Trailing stems with dark green leaves and
bright red berries in winter. Forms a wide
mat. Ornamental and medicinal. Zones 3-8
Arnica chamissonis meadow arnica
Herbaceous, 1-3’ x 2’. A northwestern U.S.
native, with solitary stems of bright yellow
flowers. Reputed to have the same medicinal properties as the harder to grow
Arnica montana. Zones 5-8 Bf
Arrhenatherum elatius ‘Variegatum’
tuber oat grass
Herbaceous, 1’ x 2’. Clump forming, with
nice green and white striped leaves. Needs
partial shade. Ornamental. Zones 5-9
Artemisia abrotanum cv.
tangerine southernwood
Shrub, 3-5’ x 2’. Tall, stiff, upright growth
with finely divided, fragrant foliage. Medicinal, insect repellent. Zones 5-9
Artemisia absinthium
wormwood
Semishrub, 3-4’ x 3’. Large plant with finely
divided, silvery foliage with tall spikes of
tiny flowers. Insect repellent, medicinal,
dried flower. Excellent for dried wreath
backings. Zones 3-9
Artemisia afra
african wormwood
Semiwoody, 4-6’ x 2’. Lacy green foliage
with very tall straight stems of tiny greenish yellow flowers. Medicinal, dried flower,
wreath backings. Zones 7-9
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perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’
french tarragon
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Clumps of slender
stems with green, anise scented leaves.
Essential culinary, especially in vinegars.
Zones 3-8
Artemisia lactiflora ‘Guizhou’
Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 2’. Divided green leaves
with contrasting reddish purple stems and
panicles of tiny creamy white flowers. Outstanding backdrop in the perennial border.
Zones 5-8
Artemisia ludoviciana
western mugwort
Herbaceous, 3’ x 3’. The species from
which many cultivars have come. Broad,
linear, silvery foliage. Needs well drained
soil. Ornamental in the garden, and as a
dried flower. Zones 4-9
Artemisia ludoviciana
‘Valerie Finnis’
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2½’. Spreading plant.
Leaves and stems are broader than western mugwort. Great for wreaths and
dried flowers. Zones 4-9
Artemisia ludoviciana
‘Silver Queen’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Similar to ‘Valerie
Finnis’, but the plants are a bit shorter and
leaves a bit broader. Great for dried flowers
and wreath backings. Zones 4-9
Artemisia
‘Powis Castle’
Shrub, 2’ x 3’. Fast growing and nearly
evergreen. It makes a nice, large silvery
mound. Finely divided foliage. Zones 7-9
Artemisia schmidtiana
‘Silver Mound’
Shrub, 1’ x 2½’. A low growing, wide
spreading, very hardy groundcover with
deeply divided, silvery foliage. Very ornamental. Zones 3-9
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 3’. A large plant, with
reddish purple stems and broadly divided
green leaves. Medicinal. Excellent for dried
wreath backings. Zones 3-9
Asarum splendens
chinese wild ginger
Evergreen, 1’ x 2’. A vigorous, spreading species, with large dark green leaves
splashed with silver. Very ornamental either
in the garden or in tubs. Needs a shady spot.
Medicinal. Zones 4-8
Asclepias
The milkweeds are all excellent butterfly
nectar plants and also serve as the sole
food source for Monarch caterpillars.
Asclepias curassavica
red butterfly
Subshrub, 3’ x 1½’. Long narrow leaves,
tall, stiff stems with bright umbels of showy
reddish orange flowers throughout the summer. Zones 9-10 Bf
Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Gold’
Same as above, but with orange-yellow
flowers. Zones 9-10 Bf
Asclepias incarnata
swamp milkweed
Herbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. Narrow leaves and
beautiful umbels of rosy purple flowers.
Perhaps the easiest milkweed to grow in average garden conditions. Eastern U.S
native. Zones 3-9 Bf
Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’
Same as above, but the flowers are white
and the leaves brighter green. Zones 3-9 Bf
Asclepias physocarpa swan plant
Evergreen shrub, 3-6’ x 1½’. A woody
South African milkweed, with narrow
leaves and creamy white flowers. The
inflated seed pods are nice in dried floral
designs and vaguely resemble a swan, hence
the name. Zones 9-10 Bf
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Herbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. Large, velvety
white leaves and umbels of light pink flowers. Tolerates dry soil. This is the milkweed
most commonly seen in the western U.S.
Zones 3-9 Bf
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caterpillar beginning to
form a chrysalis
Monarch chrysalis
Monarch caterpillar
Monarch butterfly
all about milkweeds
Never has there been a more attractive and useful group of weeds than the milkweeds, more than 100 species belonging to the genus Asclepias and distributed mainly
throughout North America and parts of southern Africa. Most are straight-stemmed
herbaceous perennials, but a few are shrubs that may grow 12 feet tall. The leaves vary
from impressively large, broad, and woolly to threadlike and smooth. The name “milkweed” comes from the milky latex that exudes when a milkweed plant is wounded.
Contact with the latex irritates the skin of some people, but it benefits the plant by
deterring munching by herbivorous animals.
Some species have silky smooth pods; others, warty or spiny ones. Inside each pod
are numerous seeds, each with a tuft of long, silky hairs. When the pods split open, the
hairs act as little parachutes. Anyone who has played with milkweed pods as a child
remembers the silky down and the gently rising seeds.
One of the other charms of milkweeds is their associations with insects. Find a
comfortable spot on the grass near a clump of milkweed in bloom and witness its
attraction for nectaring bees and butterflies, especially the monarchs, which lay their
eggs only on Asclepias species. After the eggs hatch, you can watch the exquisitely
striped caterpillars as they feed on the leaves, developing the bad taste that protects
them from predators. You may even be lucky enough to see an adult monarch as it
emerges from its jewellike chrysalis.
The numerous, showy, and often scented flowers are usually borne in clusters
called cymes, either at the ends of the stems or in the leaf axils. They are ingeniously
adapted to pollination by insects. At the top of every flower is a crown of five pouches,
or hoods, each containing an enticing stash of nectar. As an insect alights on a flower,
its legs are guided down into grooves, where one of its hairs or claws catches on a
structure connecting two waxy masses of pollen called pollinia. The insect flies off to
another flower, then browses among its hoods for nectar and dislodges the pollinia,
which then pollinate the second flower.
Useful as these “weeds” are, let’s not forget their beauty in the garden. Many are
handsome, even stately plants and are suited for varied positions in the landscape.
Some, such as butterfly weed and swamp milkweed, look best in massed plantings
or large clumps. Others, such as the common milkweed, look uncommonly good as
single specimens in the perennial border. All are great additions to natural plantings
and wildflower meadows.
Most milkweeds die back each winter to underground buds and rhizomes. Many
emerge very late in the spring. An easy way to mark each plant so that you don’t disturb it with early spring cultivation is to leave last year’s dead stalks in place until the
new growth appears. The tall stems and their pods add interest to the winter garden.
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Asclepias sullivantii
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. Similar to Asclepias
syriaca, but the leaves, pods and stems are
smooth. Native to eastern U.S. Zones 5-9 Bf
Asclepias syriaca
common milkweed
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 3’. The native milkweed
most often seen in the eastern U.S., with
wide smooth leaves and large umbels of
pinkish flowers. Spreads by rhizomes and
can be invasive. A handsome garden plant.
Zones 3-9 Bf
Asclepias tuberosa
butterfly weed
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. One of the showiest of herbs, with bright orange flowers
throughout much of summer. Pods are nice
as dried flowers. Needs a well-drained soil.
Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf
Asclepias verticillata
whorled milkweed
Heerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. The leaves are
long and very narrow. The white flowers are
in small, tight clusters. Native to the eastern
U.S. Zones 3-9 Bf
Aster
These are excellent butterfly nectar plants
and some varieties are especially valuable
because they bloom in autumn, after most
other flowers have disappeared.
Aster carolinianus
climbing aster
Herbaceous or woody, 5-8’ x 2’. This native
of the Southeastern U.S. has the unusual
habit (for an aster) of twining upwards if
given support. Can be grown up a trellis
or among other neighboring plants. Pretty
purple flowers in autumn. Zones 7-9. Bf.
Aster chilensis
chilean aster
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A native California
Aster, with erect stems and numerous, pale
purplish blue flowers. Blooms in late summer and fall. Does well in drier locations
than our other locations. Zones 6-10 Bf
Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. A mounding, summer
blooming Aster with brightly colored bluish
purple flowers from June until September.
Zones 5-9 Bf
Aster novae-angliae
Aster laevis
smooth aster
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Another spreading
species, with tall, stiff stems and inch wide,
violet flowers. Fall bloomer.
Zones 4-8 Bf
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’
Herebaceous, 2½’ x 2’. A dwarf Aster with
mounding growth. The foliage is dark purplish green and the small white flowers have
pretty red centers. Zones 4-9 Bf
Aster novae angliae
‘Purple Dome’
Herbaceous, 1½ x 1½’. This compact selection is a late summer bloomer, with bright
purple flowers with yellow centers. Nice for
the front of a perennial border.
Zones 4-10 Bf
Aster novi-belgii
‘Professor Kippenburg’
Herbaceous, 10” x 1½’. A dwarf variety,
with lavender, semidouble flowers in late
summer. The spreading dark green foliage
looks neat and trim throughout the growing
season. Zones 4-8 Bf
Aster novii-belgii ‘White Fairy’
Another dwarf, similar to above, but this
one has white flowers. Zones 4-8 Bf
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Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Clumps of attractive,
divided foliage bear plumelike, airy, light
pink flower spikes. Mainstay of the shady
garden, it can tolerate sun in cool summer
climates if soil is moist. This variety is a
former Perennial Plant Of The Year.
Zones 3-10 Bf
Buddleja
globosa
Astragalus membranaceus
milk vetch, huang qi
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Roots are highly valued in Chinese medicine. Zones 5-8
Baptisia australis
false indigo
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Attractive blue/green
foliage, with spikes of lupine like, dark blue
flowers. Black seed pods nice as dried flowers. Medicinal, dye (blue). Zones 3-9
Belamcanda chinensis
blackberry lily
Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 1’. Neat clumps of irislike leaves. Branching stems adorned with
pretty orange flowers. Dried fruits are ornamental. Medicinal. Zones 5-9
Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’
Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 2’. The tall, wiry stems
are covered with small, white, daisy-like
flowers. These tall plants do not need staking. Blooms late summer and fall. Good cut
flower. Zones 4-9 Bf
Buddleja globosa
Shrub, 10-15’ x 6’. This large butterfly bush
can reach small tree status if left unpruned.
The exceedingly bright, yellow-orange
flowers are in 1-2” round clusters.
Zones 7-9. Bf
Buddleja x weyeriana ‘Sungold’
Shrub, 6-8’ x 6’. A hybrid, non-seeding variety with long leaves and roundish, yellow
flower heads. Zones 7-9 Bf
Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’
dwarf boxwood
Evergreen shrub, 1-3’ x 1½’. Traditional
edging plant for borders and knot gardens.
Can be trained into small topiaries. Kepps
nice green color in winter. Zones 5-9
Buxus sempervirens
boxwood ‘Vardar Valley’
Evergreen shrub, 3’ x 3’. Considered a very
hardy boxwood. Leaves are larger and
more elongated than the dwarf boxwood.
Zones 5-9
Calamagrostis x acutifolia
‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass
Persistent winter foliage, 1½-2’ x 2’. Prized
for its fall colors of pinkish tan flowers and
wheat colored foliage. Flowers rise about 2’
above the foliage in late summer. This cultivar is quicker to bloom in cold climates than
regular reed grass. Zones 5-9
Calamintha cretica
Herbaceous or evergreen, 10” x 10”. Trailing stems of small, round grey leaves and
purplish white. Minty fragrance. Zones 6-9
Campsis radicans trumpet creeper
Vine, 30’ x 3’. Fast growing, clinging vine
with large reddish orange flowers. Pods nice
in dried floral designs. Zones 3-9 Hm
Carex buchananii ‘Red Rooster’
leather leaf sedge
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Clumping, grass like
plant, with curly tipped, reddish bronze foliage. Linear leaves are most colorful of the
sedges. Needs even watering. Zones 6-10
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Carlina acaulis carline thistle
Evergreen, 4” x 10”. Rosettes of sharp,
prickly dandelion like leaves. Each rosette
yields one large, stemless, daisy like flower
with silver, papery petals. Nice in a rockery.
Medicinal, Dried Flowers. Zones 5-9
Caryopteris x clandonensis
‘Longwood Blue’
Shrub, 2-3’ x 2-3’. Forms neat mounds of
silvery green leaves and large clumps of
misty blue flowers in late summer.
Zones 6-9 Bf
Catananche caerulea
cupids dart
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1’. Numerous branching
stems bearing large, lavender colored flowers which dry to form a blue tuft in a papery
head. Dried flower. Zones 3-8
Catananche caerulea ‘Bicolor’
Similar to above, but the flowers are white
with a bluish eye. Ornamental. Zones 3-8
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
Evergreen shrub, 8’ x 5’. Similar to ‘Julia
Phelps’, but with a darker flower. Considered by Sunset Magazine as a better
selection. Zones 7-10 BF
Ceanothus gloriosus
point reyes ceanothusv
Evergreen shrub, 2’ x 5’. A wide spreading plant with glossy evergreen foliage and
dense clusters of small, bluish purple flowers. Deer resistant. Zones 7-9 Bf
Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’
Evergreen shrub, 4-5’ x 7’. Large, mounding shrub with a great display of dark bluish
purple flowers in spring. Small, dark green
leaves. Drought tolerant. Zones 7-10 Bf
Ceanothus thrysiflorus
blue blosssom
Evergreen shrub, 10-20’ x 10-20’. Dark
blue flower clusters and glossy green leaves
make this an attractive western native large
shrub. One of the tallest and hardiest
Ceanothus. Zones 5-9 Bf
Centranthus ruber
jupiters beard
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Compact growth with
masses of small, fragrant, reddish pink flowers. Zones 5-9 Bf Hm
Centranthus ruber albus
white jupiters beard
Same as above, but the flowers are white.
Zones 5-9 Bf
Chamaemelum nobile
roman chamomile
Groundcover, 1’ (if in bloom) x 1½’. Creeping stems, with fine, bright green fragrant
foliage. Nice between paving stones. Small
yellow and white flowers. Medicinal, dye
(yellow). Zones 4-8
Chamaemelum nobile ‘Flore Pleno’
double flowered chamomile
Similar to roman chamomile, but with
doubled flowers. Zones 4-8
Chasmanthium latifolium
wild oats
Herbaceous, 5’ x 2’. Not a true oat, but a
clump forming grass with lovely panicles
of nodding, flattened flower heads in late
summer and fall. Fresh or dried flowers.
Zones 4-9
Cistus ‘Elma’
rock rose ‘Elma’
Evergreen shrub, 3-4’ x 3-4’. Lustrous dark
green foliage with very large, 3”, white
flowers. Nice upright growth. Tolerates heat,
dry soil, and coastal conditions. Zones 7-10
Cistus ladanifer
ladanum
Evergreen shrub, 4’ x 3’. Broad, fragrant,
bright green foliage and compact growth.
Large white flowers have a maroon spot at
the base of each petal. Tolerates heat, dry
soil, and coastal conditions. Zones 8-10
Cistus x purpureus
orchid rock rose
Evergreen shrub, 4’ x 3’. Blooms in early
summer with masses of light purple flowers
with a maroon spot at the base of each petal.
Dark green foliage and compact growth.
Tolerates heat, dry soil, and coastal conditions. Zones 7-10
Cistus x skanbergii
rock rose
Evergreen shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. Low growing,
broadly spreading shrub with 1”, soft pink
flowers in late spring. Greyish green foliage.
Tolerates heat, dry soil, and coastal conditions. Zones 8-10
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Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’
dwarf coreopsis
Herbaceous, 8” x 1½’. This low growing
cultivar is perfect for small gardens. The
cheerful, orange-yellow flowers appear all
summer if deadheaded. Zones 5-9. Bf
Crocosmia
Coreopsis lanceolata
lanceleaf coreopsis
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Large, bright yellow
flowers in midsummer. Dye (gold, orange).
Zones 3-8 Bf
Coreopsis tripteris
tall coreopsis
Herbaceous, 3-7’ x 1½’. Tall, sturdy plant
with numerous small yellow flowers. Flowers are said to be anise scented, though we
honestly don’t detect this. Zones 4-8 Bf
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
threadleaf coreopsis
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. One of the most
popular Coreopsis, with soft yellow flowers that appear throughout summer and fall.
The leaves are finely cut. Tolerates dry soil.
Zones 4-8 Bf
Cornus stolonifera
(Cornus sericea) red twig dogwood
Deciduous shrub, 8’ x 6’. Native dogwood
has purplish red fall foliage. The numerous
reddish purple stems add nice winter interest. Small clusters of white flowers are not
showy, but the berries that follow are loved
by birds. Nice as specimen plant or in a
hedgerow. Zones 3-9
Cornus stolinifera ‘Flaviramea’
yellow twig dogwood
Deciduous shrub, 8’ x 6’. Similar to red
twig, but the stems are bright yellow and
the growth is denser. Adds nice winter interest. Birds love the berries. Zones 3-9
Crithmum maritimum
samphire
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. A true seaside plant,
with bushy, bright green, fleshy leaves and
stems. An old time potherb. Zones 7-9
Crocosmia ‘Severn Seas’
Crocosmia yellow flowered
Similar to Crocosmia listed above, but flowers are light yellowish orange. Hm
Cuphea hyssopifolia
elfin herb
Shrub, 2’ x 1’. An attractive plant for containers and topiaries, with narrow glossy
leaves and small white flowers for much of
the year. Zones 9-10
Cymbalaria muralis globosa
dwarf kenilworth ivy
Groundcover, 2” x 1½’. Small green leaves
and lavender snapdragon-like flowers. Nice
groundcover under topiaries in large pots.
Invasive in warm climates. Zones 8-10
Cymbopogon citratus
lemongrass
Evergreen, 3-4’ x 3’. Clumps of long, stiff,
lemon scented leaves that are nice for tea
and Asian cooking. The bulbous leaf base is
often used chopped. Easily grown in a pot
in cold climates. Zones 9-10
Coreopsis
lanceolata
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. This hybrid from
South Africa has reddish orange flowers
along arching stems. The sword-shaped
leaves are in large clumps. A favorite of
hummingbirds, blooms midsummer till fall.
Zones 5-9 Hm
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Cynara cardunculus
cardoon
Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 4’. Similar to an artichoke, but with edible leaf stalks. Spiny,
purple tufted flowers are not used for cooking. Dried flower. Zones 8-9. Cannot be
shipped to CA. Bf
Dianthus
These fragrant plants have been beloved
for centuries. They are ideal for beds and
borders, in full sun and well-drained soils.
Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’
Evergreen, 1½’ x 1’. The single flowers are
light pink, lightly fringed, with a small, dark
band. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Cynara
cardunculus
Dianthus ‘Bat’s Double Red’
Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. Introduced by Thomas
Bat in the 18th century. Semi-double flowers with a wine-red color. Faint scent.
Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Bridal Veil’
Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. A popular pink from the
late 1600’s. The double flowers have fringed
white petals with a crimson eye. Forms mats
of narrow, gray-green foliage. Very fragrant.
Zones 6-9 BF
Dianthus ‘Dainty Dame’
Evergreen, 10” x 1’. This fairly new, low
growing cultivar, has a flat, single white
flower with a dark maroon band. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Dottie’
Evergreen, 6” x 1’. Single white flowers
with a light maroon band. Forms a nice low
mat of foliage. Lightly scented.
Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Firewitch’
Evergreen, 8” x 1’. A low growing, mounding, modern cultivar with bluish green
foliage. Flowers are bright pink, slightly
fringed and fragrant. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Gloriosa’
Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. There is some dispute
whether this is really the cultivar introduced
in the late 1700’s, but it fits the description.
Pink double flowers with a crimson eye.
Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
cheddar pink
Evergreen, 10” x 1’. Tufted plants with
single, fringed pink flowers. Well scented.
Zones 5-8 Bf
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
‘Tiny Rubies’
Evergreen, 3” x 1’. Forms mats of tiny
leaves with very small, doubled, rose colored flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-8 Bf
Dianthus ‘Inchmery’
Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. Raised in the 18th century. Semidouble, pale pink flowers with a
great scent. Zones 5-9
Dianthus ‘Laced Romeo’
Semievergreen, 1’ x 1’. Double pink flowers
edged with rose. Well scented.
Zones 5-8 Bf
Dianthus ‘Lady Granville’
Semievergreen, 1½’ x 1’. White, fringed,
semidouble flowers, with rose splotches at
the center. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Little Jock’
Evergreen, 6” x 1’. Nice for rockeries. Single pink flowers with a dark maroon band.
Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘London Delight’
Semievergreen, 1’ x 1’. Double, whitish
flowers edged with rose. Well scented.
Zones 5-9 Bf
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Dianthus ‘Mrs. Sinkins’
Evergreen, 10” x 1’. There seem to be
several similar variations of this cultivar
available, and which, if any, is the original
is up for debate. This one has the typical
deeply fringed, double white flowers, and an
extremely sweet fragrance. Zones 6-9 Bf
Dianthus
Dianthus ‘Oakington’
Evergreen, 6-8” x 1’. This is a floriferous
plant, which also forms nice mats of bluish
green foliage. The flowers are flat, semidoubled, and purplish-pink in color. Lightly
scented. Zones 6-9. Bf
Dianthus ‘Queen of Sheba’
Semievergreen, 1’ x 1’. Single, fringed, rose
colored flowers spotted with white. Well
scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Rose de Mai’
Semievergreen, 1½’ xv 1’. Double, clear
pink flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Dianthus ‘Spotty’
Evergreen, 6” x 1’. Rose and white spotted
flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf
Zones 4-10 Hm
Eccremocarpus scaber
chilean glory flower
Semiwoody vine, 10’ x 1½’. Fast growing,
clinging vine with bright orange, tubular
flowers. One of the favorite hummingbird
plants in our garden. Zones 8-9 Hm
Echinacea angustifolia
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Cone-like heads
with drooping purple petals. Needs a welldrained soil. More difficult to grow than
Echinacea purpurea in wet winter areas.
Medicinal. Zones 4-8 Bf
Echinacea pallida
Herbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. This coneflower
has pale, purplish petals and long, narrow
leaves. Medicinal. Zones 4-8 Bf
Echinacea paradoxa
yellow coneflower
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Unique among
coneflowers with its large yellow flowers.
Very ornamental. Zones 4-8 Bf
Echinacea purpurea
purple cone flower
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Showy clumps of
large, coarse green leaves and numerous
bright purple flowers. The easiest Echinacea
to grow in average garden conditions. Great
medicinal & ornamental.
Zones 3-8 Bf
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’
white cone flower
Similar to above, but flowers are white. Bf
Echinacea tenneseensis
tennessee coneflower
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Listed as an endangered species. Unusual in that its purple ray
flowers turn upward giving it a cup-like appearance. Zones 4-8 Bf
Echinops exaltatus
globe thistle
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Thistle like plants, with
spiny ball shaped blue flower heads. Excellent dried flower. Zones 3-9
Echinops sphaerocephalus
Herbaceous, 3-6’ x 2’. Similar to above, but
larger, with green rather than blue flower
heads. Excellent dried flower. Zones 3-9
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Epilobium angustifolium
fireweed
Herbaceous, 2-5’ x 1½’. Tall, unbranched
spikes of bright reddish purple flowers
throughout early summer. Young shoots are
edible. Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf Hm
Epilobium
angustifolium
Epilobium/zauschneria
These hardy California natives tolerate dry, hot summers and prefer a well
drained soil. They do best in the west and
southwest. Their numerous, red flowers
are hummingbird favorites.
Epilobium californica ‘Arizonica’
Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1½’ x
2’. Upright growth, with oval grey green
leaves. Plants spread by underground
runners. Reddish orange flowers in late
summer. Considered the cold hardiest of the
zauschnerias. Zones 6-10. Hm
Epilobium californica ‘Calistoga’
Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1’ x 2’.
Semitrailing growth, with oval grey green
leaves. Plants spread by underground runners. Zones 7-10. Hm
Epilobium californica ‘Dublin’
Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1’ x 2’. A
compact selection with narrow green leaves.
Nice for small spaces.
Zones 7-10.Hm
Epilobium ‘Everetts Choice’
Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1½’ x 2’.
Trailing, variety that spreads quickly. Good
choice for large areas or containers.
Greenish grey leaves and reddish orange
flowers.Hm
Epilobium ‘Mattole Select’
Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1’ x 1½’.
A non-invasive introduction that keeps to a
width of about 3’. Leaves are silvery-gray.
Good choice for small areas.
Zones 7-10. Hm
Epilobium ‘Rogers Hybrid’
Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 2’ x 2’.
Semiupright, compact growth, with exceptionally silvery grey leaves. Plants spread
by underground runners. Zones 7-10 Hm
Epilobium ‘Sierra Salmon’
Herbaceous or semievergreen, 2’ x 2’.
Shrubby growth, with a profusion of salmon
colored flowers in late summer and fall.
Zones 7-10 Hm
Erigeron speciosus
‘Darkest Of All’ fleabane
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Free blooming plant
with erect leafy stems and daisylike flowers.
This cultivar of a Pacific Northwest native
has dark, bluish purple flowers
Zones 6-10 Bf
Eryngium planum
seaholly
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Rosettes of only
slightly spiny leaves produce many well
branched stems with numerous 1”, steel
blue flowers. Dried flower. Zones 5-9 Bf
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Eupatorium cannabium
hemp agrimony
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. Stiff, erect stems,
with heads of pretty, light pink flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-9 Bf
Eupatorium fistulosum
hollow joe pye weed
Herbaceous, 2-4’. Large, hollow, purple
tinged stems with light pink flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf
Eupatorium perfoliatum
boneset
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. The large, opposite
leaves surround the stem. White flowers.
Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf
Eupatorium purpureum
joe pye weed
Herbaceous, 6-8’ x 2½’. A spectacular plant,
with large, purple specked stems and rosy
purple flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf
Eupatorium rugosum
white snakeroot
Herbaceous, 6’ x 2’. This native species
has attractive brownish green leaves and
contrasting heads of small white flowers.
Excellent as a background plant. Blooms
into late autumn. Zones 4-9 Bf
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
Herbaceous, 4’ x 2’. Similar to Eupatorium
rugosum, but the stems and leaves are reddish purple and the plant shorter. A real
standout in the perennial garden. Bf
Filipendula ulmaria
meadowsweet
Herbaceous, 5’ x 2’. A creeping rootstock
with attractive, compound leaves and heads
of tiny, fragrant white flowers. Prefers some
shade. Medicinal. Zones 3-9
Filipendula ulmaria ‘Aurea’
golden meadowsweet
Similar to meadowsweet, but the foliage
is a nice golden yellow color. Zones 3-9.
Foeniculum vulgare
green fennel
Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 2’. Feathery foliage,
seeds, & stems are culinary. Medicinal.
Zones 5-9 Bf
Fragaria vesca
Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’
bronze fennel
same as above, but foliage is a purple/
bronze color. Bf
Fragaria vesca
european runnerless strawberry
Herbaceous, 8” x 8”. Noninvasive plant
spreads by seeds, not runners, so it’s manageable and attractive in the flower garden.
Small, sweet fruits throughout summer.
Zones 5-9
Fuchsia ‘Checkerboard’
Shrub, 3-4’ x 2’. The large red and white
flowers create a checkerboard effect against
the dark green foliage. More heat tolerant
than our other Fuchsia. Zones 7-10 Hm
Fuchsia ‘Chillerton Beauty’
Deciduous shrub, 4-6’ x 3’. An old hybrid
from 1840’s. Medium sized , twotoned
flowers are pink and pinkish purple. Upright
arching stems make this a nice hedging cultivar. Zones 7-10 Hm
Fuchsia magellanica
hardy fuchsia
Shrub, 3-10’ x 3-4’. A winter hardy species,
with small narrow leaves and 1” long, bright
red flowers. Tops may die back partially in
cold areas. This shrub blooms throughout
the summer and well into autumn. Can be
grown in sun or partial shade.Zones 6-9 Hm
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Fuchsia magellanica ‘Aurea’
golden fuchsia
Deciduous shrub, 3-5’ x 3-4’. This hardy
cultivar has small red and purple flowers
and beautiful contrasting golden green foliage. Best in partial shade in hot summer
climates. Zones 6-9 Hm
Eryngium planum
Fuchsia magellanica
‘Lady’s Eardrops’
Deciduous shrub, 3-6’ x 3-4’. This is another cultivar of the hardy fuchsia, with
pendent flowers of a lovely, clear light pink.
Bright green leaves. Can be grown in sun or
partial shade. Zones 6-9 Hm
Fuchsia magellanica
‘Tom Thumb’
Fuchsia ‘Whiteknights Pearl’
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Tricolor’
Gaillardia grandiflora
‘Arizona Sun’
Deciduous shrub, 2’ x 2’. A small, compact
selection of hardy fuchsia. Produces lots
of red and purple flowers throughout summer. Great for small gardens and pots.
Zones 6-9 Hm
Similar to hardy fuchsia, but the leaves
are variegated a gorgeous green and white,
with a hint of pink in cold weather. Bright
red flowers. Best in partial shade in hot
summer climates. Zones 7-9 Hm
Fuchsia ‘Prince Of Orange’
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. An upright variety first introduced in 1872. The medium sized flowers
have light reddish pink sepals and darker,
reddish orange corollas. Best in partial
shade in hot summer climates. Zones 8-10.
Hm
Fuchsia ‘Speciosa’
Herbaceous or woody, 3’ x 2’. Broad, heart
shaped leaves on tall, erect stems show off
the contrasting flowers. Tubular flowers
are reddish orange with green tips. Winter
hardy, though it has a tropical appearance.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Fuchsia thymifolia
thymeleaf fuchsia
Shrub, 6’ x 3’. The oval, glossy green leaves
are not much bigger than those of a thyme
plant. The small, ½ inch long flowers are
bright rosy magenta and cover the plant
throughout the summer & fall. Zones 9-10
Evergreen or deciduous shrub, 3’ x 3’. Dark
green foliage on an upright plant. Flowers
are nodding with white floral tubes surrounded by pale pink petals. Needs partial
shade in hot summer areas. Zones 8-10 Hm
Herbaceous perennial, 1’ x 1’. Our favorite
Gaillardia, it is very cold hardy and blooms
throughout the summer. Flowers are reddish
brown with yellow edges. Zones 3-10 Bf
Galium odoratum
sweet woodruff
Herbaceous groundcover, 8” x 2’. Narrow,
bright green stems with starlike, white flowers. Dried leaves have the vanilla like scent
of coumarin. Used in potpourri and wine
making. Prefers shade. Zones 5-8
Galium verum
ladys bedstraw
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Sprawling growth,
with panicles of tiny yellow flowers. Medicinal, dye (red). Zones 3-8
Gaura ‘Siskiyou Pink’
Herbaceous or semievergreen, 3-4’ x 2’.
A beautiful cultivar, with reddish purple,
mottled leaves and long spikes bright pink
flowers throughout summer. Zones 5-10 Bf
Gaura ‘So White’
wand flower
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. Tall spikes of white
flowers, that open a few at a time as the
spikes mature. This Australian selection has
nice compact growth. Flowers throughout
the summer if deadheaded. Zones 6-9
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Genista tinctoria
dyers broom
Shrub, 2-4’ x 3’. A nice small shrub for the
herb garden, with bright green leaves and
yellow flowers in spring. Dye (yellow).
Zones 3-8
Geranium maculatum
american cranesbill
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Hardy, clump forming geranium, with deeply divided leaves
and pink flowers in summer. Medicinal.
Zones 3-8
Geranium x cantabrigiense
‘Biokovo’
hardy geranium
Herbaceous or evergreen, 8” x 18”. Slowly
spreading groundcover with dark green,
deeply lobed, pleasantly scented leaves.
Flowers are white with a pink blush.
Blooms late spring until early summer.
Zones 4-10
Geranium x magnificum
hardy geranium
Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. A vigorous plant that has been popular for over 100
years. Broad clumps of foliage bear profuse
amounts of 2” flowers that are medium purple veined with dark purple. Blooms spring
and early summer. Zones 3-10
Ginkgo biloba
maidenhair tree
Tree, 100’ x 50’. Beautiful shade tree and a
valuable medicinal herb. The female trees
bear unpleasant smelling fruit, but their
kernels are edible and delicious. Our plants
are seed grown, and could be either male or
female. Zones 4-9
Grindelia stricta
saltmarsh gumplant
Semiwoody, 3’ x 2’. Easy to grow and vigorous, it produces bright yellow, daisy-like
flowers in late summer and fall. Excellent
late season nectar plant. Zones 8-9 Bf
Gypsophila paniculata
‘Bristol Fairy’ babys breath
Herbaceous, 3’ x 3’. This sterile cultivar has
large, white, fully doubled flowers. Excellent as fresh cut or dried flower. Zones 3-9
Helenium
autumnale
Helianthemum ‘Cheviot’
sunrose
Shrub, 1’ x 1½’. Low, spreading evergreen
plant with narrow, silvery gray leaves.
Covered with soft orange flowers from late
spring through summer. Drought tolerant.
Zones 4-10
Helianthemum ‘Wisley Primrose’
sunrose
Shrub, 1’ x 2’. Drought tolerant,evergreen
shrub with narrow, silvery foliage and soft
yellow flowers spring through summer.
Looks great among rock walls and rockeries. Zones 4-10.
Helenium autumnale
sneezeweed
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. Produces numerous, yellow flowers in autumn. Great late
bloomer for bees and butterflies. Common
name suggests former use as snuff. Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf
Helenium hoopesii
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Southwestern native,
with tall leafy stems and bright orange flowers in late summer and fall. Nice late season
color. Zones 3-9 Bf
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’
Herbaceous, 5’ x 3’. This fall blooming,
perennial sunflower has nice, sturdy, upright
stems and numerous light yellow flowers.
Excellent for the border or cutting garden.
Zones 4-9 Bf
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Helianthus maximiliani
perennial sunflower
Herbaceous, 6-8’ x 3’. Tall, somewhat floppy stems produce many yellow, 3” flowers
in early fall. Birds relish the seeds, butterflies the flowers. Zones 4-8 Bf
Helichrysum italicum
(H. angustifolium) curry plant
Semishrub, 1’ x 2’. Narrow grey leaves have
a curry like fragrance, but not the true curry
flavor. Heads of small yellow flowers dry
well.Medicinal. Zones 8-9
Helichrysum italicum ssp.
microphyllum dwarf curry
Same as above, but growth is shorter and
more compact.
Helictotrichon sempervirens
blue oat grass
Evergreen, 1-1½. x 1’ Tufts of bluish green
foliage. Oatlike flowers in midsummer rise
1-2’ above the leaves. Nice in a rockery or
well drained border. Best in partial shade in
hot summer areas. Zones 4-9
Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’ Oro’
daylily ‘Stella d’ Oro’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. The golden yellow
flowers of this small daylily appear from
June until frost. One of the most popular
cultivars. Zones 4-9 Hm
Herniaria glabra
rupturewort
Evergreen groundcover, 2” x 2’. Tiny, bright
green, thyme-like leaves. Nice among stepping stones. A tough little plant for sun or
shade. Medicinal. Zones 5-10
Hierochloe occidentalis
california sweet grass
Evergreen or herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Low
growing western U.S. native grass with a
nice vanilla like scent. Broader leaves than
our other sweet grasses. Used in basketry
and incense. Zones 5-10
Hierochloe odorata
sweet grass
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. Attractive grass, with
the vanilla-like scent of coumarin. Spreads
by underground stems and can be invasive.
Used in basketry and incense. Zones 3-9
Hydrangea paniculata
Humulus lupulus
hops
Herbaceous vine, 20’ x 2’. Fast growing
vine offers great summer shade. Interesting,
greenish flowers. Medicinal, flavoring for
beer, dried flowers. Zones 4-8
Humulus lupulus aureus
golden hops
Similar to hops, but the foliage is a shim-
mering golden color and the plant is not as
vigorous a grower. Prefers a bit of shade.
Hydrangea arborescens
smooth hydrangea
Deciduous shrub, 9’ x 6’. A native species,
with round clusters of subtle, creamy white
flowers. Medicinal. Zones 3-9
Hydrangea macrophylla
‘Mariesii Perfecta’ (‘Blue Wave’)
Shrub, 6’ x 4-6’. Popular lacecap cultivar
from France in early 1900’s. Forms a large
bush with blue flowers in very acidic soils
(less than 5.6) and pink or lilac flowers in
others. Excellent for dried flowers.
Zones 5-9
Hydrangea macrophylla
‘Nikko Blue’
Shrub, 4-5’ x 4-6’. Small shrub, with lush
green foliage and large balls of flowers.
Flower color is determined by soil pH. Blue
in acid soil; pink in alkaline soil. Excellent
for dried flowers. For sun or partial shade.
Zones 5-9
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’
pee gee hydrangea
Shrub, 10’ x 10’. Can be grown as a small
tree or shrub. Its white flowers fade to pink.
Excellent dried flower. Zones 4-9
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Hyssopus officinalis
hyssop
Shrub, 2’ x 1½’. Dark green leaves and deep
blue flowers make this an attractive small
shrub. Medicinal, tea, bee plant. Zones 4-9
Hyssopus officinalis ssp. aristatus
dwarf hyssop
Same as hyssop, but growth is shorter and
more compact.
Inula ensifolia
swordleaf inula
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Forms nice, neat
clumps of linear leaves. Lots of daisy like
yellow flowers midsummer. Zones 3-9 Bf
Inula helenium
elecampane
Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 3’. Clumps of very large,
coarse leaves with tall stems and numerous,
yellow flowers. Roots are medicinal, culinary, fragrant. Zones 3-9 Bf
Iris germanica var. florentina
orris root
Semievergreen, 2½’. Typical iris flowers of
pale violet. The creeping rhizome is used in
potpourri and perfumery. Zones 4-9
Kniphofia ‘Alcazar’
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Vigorous selection, with
uniformly colored, vibrant, reddish orange
flower spikes. Blooms mid until late summer. Clumps of narrow, green, grasslike
foliage. Zones 6-9 Hm
Kniphofia ‘Border Ballet’
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Flowers from late spring
until early summer. Seed grown, so colors
vary slightly in shades of creamy orange.
Zones 6-9 Hm
Kniphofia caulescens
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. A fall blooming red
hot poker, with thick stems, beautiful
greyish green-leaves, and soft reddish orange flowers. Zones 6-9 Hm
Kniphofia citrina
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Swordlike leaves, with
spikes of lovely yellow-green flowers in
early summer. Zones 6-9 Hm
Inula helenium
Kniphofia ‘Coral Glow’
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. This hybrid red hot
poker has large, bright, reddish orange
flowers and narrow, grasslike foliage. Especially nice as it is our earliest and longest
blooming cultivar. Zones 6-9 Hm
Kniphofia ‘Corallina’
Evergreen, 3-4’ x 2’. The flowers are
redddish orange on the upper part of the
spike; creamy yellow on the lower half.
Blooms late summer. Our tallest cultivar.
Zones 6-9 Hm
Kniphofia ‘Gladness’
Evergreen, 2-3’ x 2’. Absolutely glowing,
with golden orange flower spikes. Grasslike
foliage. Blooms midsummer.
Zones 6-9 Hm
Kniphofia ‘Primrose Beauty’
red hot poker
Evergreen, 2-3’ x 2’. Tall, erect clumps of
grasslike leaves, with spikes of primrose
yellow flowers in midsummer.
Zones 5-9 Hm
Laurus nobilis
bay laurel
Evergreen tree or shrub, 10-40’ x 20’. The
true Mediterranean culinary bay leaf. Nice
large container plant; can be easily shaped.
Zones 8-10
Leonotis ocymifolia
(L. leonurus) lions ears
Semishrub, 6-7’ x 2’. Similar to above, but
the leaves are narrow and the orange flowers are among the last in our late autumn
garden. Dried flower, medicinal.
Zones 8-9 Hm
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All About Lavender
No matter where you garden, lavenders need full sun and a well drained soil. There are
about 30 species and hundreds of cultivars, all belonging to the genus Lavandula. Most
are native to lands around the Mediterranean Sea and it is not surprising that they do best
in similar climates, like California. Fortunately, the large diversity of lavenders offers a
range of suitable growing conditions, and while you can’t grow all types of lavenders in
all parts of the U.S., with proper planning there can be a lavender for almost everyone.
The first trait that separates which lavenders will successfully grow in your area is cold
tolerance. The hardiest lavenders, cultivars of Lavandula angustifolia (often called English lavenders) and L. x intermedia (lavandins), survive down to USDA Zone 5a. Some
gardeners tell us they find the English a tad bit hardier than the lavandins. If you live in
a colder zone, you will need to grow lavenders in pots and bring them indoors for the
winter. These very cold hardy lavenders will also grow in warmer zones, though some
gardeners find that they do not flower well in frost-free climates.
English lavenders, lavandins, and their many hybrids, do great in hot dry summers,
but poorly in areas that combine heat, summer rain, and high humidity. These climates
promote the biggest lavender killers: fungal diseases. The best plants for these regions
are French (Lavandula dentata), Spanish (L. stoechas), and fernleaf (L. multifida). French
lavender is a tender plant with a blocky flower spike topped by a small tuft of pale purple
bracts. Its leaves are slightly indented all along their margins, as if cut out with pinking shears. Both flowers and foliage are thickly resinous with the scent of lavender and
camphor. Unfortunately, it is only hardy down to USDA Zone 9a. There are, however,
two French hybrids that offer more of the traditional lavender look and fragrance, do well
in humidity, and are a bit cold hardier: sweet lavender (L. x heterophylla, Zone 8b) and L.
‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ (Zone 8a).
Fernleaf lavender can only be grown as a perennial in the warmest parts of the country.
Visitors to our garden usually don’t recognize it as a lavender. It has deeply divided fern
like foliage and an earthy aroma that reminds us more of herbs like hyssop or catnip. We
often grow it as an annual since it blooms continuously its first year
The other choice for humid areas is Spanish lavender (L. stoechas). Its flowers are similar
to those of French, though with much larger and more colorful top bracts and more cold
tolerance (Zone 8a). The growth is distinctively low and sprawling; the scent is lavender
mixed with pine.
The trickiest places to grow lavenders are hot, wet, and humid in the summer, but with
winters too cold to grow ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ or Spanish lavenders. Success here
depends on maintaining good air and soil drainage. Gardens with the cooler, breezier
summers often found at higher elevations will probably do the best. Lessen the chance
of fungal problems by amending the soil with inorganic particulates like chicken grit and
by mulching with grit or sand. Avoid organic mulches. Increase air circulation around
the plants by planting on mounds or raised beds, which also helps soil drainage, and by
not crowding the plants together. Space English and Spanish lavenders at least 2½’ apart;
lavandins 3’.
We plant a variety of lavenders to assure flowers throughout the growing season. The
Spanish bloom first, followed by the English and then the lavandins. A few cultivars will
bloom on and off throughout the summer. We especially favor the darkest purples among
the English and Spanish. The much taller lavandins have longer stems and larger, lighter,
flower spikes that add grass like elements to the landscape. White flowered forms are
quite stunning and show off well against a background of dark foliage.
Its important to note that the lavender flower is made up of two parts, the corolla and
the calyx, each with a different color. The tubular corollas, what we usually think of as
the petals, are most often violet colored, though some are white or light pink. The calyx
colors range from a very deep purple to a light violet/green. When lavender flowers dry,
the corollas fall out or shrivel up and only the calyx color remains. So when you choose a
cultivar for dried flowers its only the calyx color that matters.
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Most lavenders bloom only 4-6 weeks each year, so choosing cultivars for growth habit
and foliage is just as important as for flowers. There are a number of hybrids, like ‘Silver
Frost’, that have exceptionally silvery foliage and are real standouts. The creamy white
and green leaf variegations of L. angustifolia ‘Goldburg’ and L. x intermedia ‘Walberton’s Silver Edge’ offer another color choice. The dentate leaves of French and its hybrids
add a finer texture to these shrubs.
Most lavenders can be clipped into edgings, neat mounds or low hedges. Some cultivars
are easier to keep trimmed than others, and of course there are large differences in heights
and widths. Spanish lavenders are tough to tame and must be appreciated for their sprawling, more natural appearance. We shape all of our lavender plants lightly in early spring
just before new growth begins and again in midsummer after we harvest or deadhead the
flowers. We avoid severe pruning unless absolutely necessary, as it sometimes is with
broken limbs or dead branches. Lavenders don’t reliably sprout new growth from cuts
made on old woody stems
Lavenders do not demand a lot of water, but it is important to keep the soil evenly moist
the first season or two. Once the plants establish a good root system, watering is drastically cut back. Drip irrigation is ideal for lavenders. Overhead watering is fine for the dry
western states, but increases fungal problems in humid areas. If you must water overhead,
do it early in the day so the foliage and flowers can dry out before nightfall.
Lavenders are not heavy feeders, but do require fertilizer, especially the first three years
of growth. A fertilizer that is roughly equal in its proportions of N-P-K is best. We use a
blend of 2 parts commercially composted chicken manure and 1 part kelp meal. About ½
pound of this mix is dug into each planting hole, and another ½ pound is scraped into the
soil around each plant in subsequent springs. Chicken manure has an antifungal component, an added bonus.
corolla
Lavandula angustifolia
calyx
choosing Lavenders For Your Climate
Western States
This is the best area to grow lavenders. Your choices of plants are limited by your hardiness zone. Some Western areas receive large amounts of winter rainfall; these must
provide excellent soil drainage for success. The summer monsoon area of Arizona is a
Western oddity and does best with the recommendations for the Mid-Atlantic States.
Gulf States
High humidity combined with summer rain and heat is a big problem. Grow Spanish,
L. multifida, French and the French hybrids, depending on your zone. The cooler winter
areas of Zones 7 and 8 can try English and lavandins, but soil and air drainage must be
excellent. Even then, the success and life spans of the plants will be diminished.
Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern States
These areas are too cold to grow some of the humidity tolerant lavenders, but try L.
‘Goodwin Creek Grey’, L. x heterophylla, and Spanish. Success with English and lavandins depends on good air and soil drainage. Gardens with the cooler, breezier summers
often found at higher elevations will probably do the best.
Midwestern and Northeastern States
The cooler and breezier the summer the better you will do with lavenders. It is important
to have good air and soil drainage. Upper states may be too cold to reliably grow any lavenders. Some gardeners tell us they find the English a tad bit hardier than the lavandins.
Gardeners here should plant in sheltered areas or try winter protection like insulating fabrics or evergreen boughs. Don’t insulate too tightly; the plants need some air circulation.
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english lavenders Lavandula angustifolia cultivars
Evergreen shrubs, 2½’ - 3’ wide, bloom early summer, Zones 5-9
cultivarheight flower color
calyx/corolla
‘J2’ also called ‘Norfolk J2’. large
2’
dark purple spikes nice for cut or dried
flowers originally bred for oil
production. strong scent.
‘Baby Blue’ a small lavender with very 1-1½’
dark purple flowers on short stems.
‘Betty’s Blue’ excellent for cut & dried
2’
flowers. a bit taller than ‘Hidcote’, with
a similar dark purple flower color.
nice compact shape.
‘Bowles Early’ a very early blooming 2’
variety from around 1913. short purple
flower spikes have a very strong scent.
‘Buena Vista’ dark purple, narrow flower
2’
spikes appear throughout summer.
loose growth habit. one of the last lavenders
to bloom in fall.strong scent. used for
oil production.
‘Celestial Star’ large, upright shrub
2’
with long narrow spikes of pure white
flowers. the most robust English white.
‘Chelsea Pink’ our own introduction.
1-1½’
nice compact growth. flowers age to a
darker pink than our other pink cultivars.
‘Coconut Ice’ small cultivar with both
1-1½’
white and pink flowers on the
same spike. nice for edging.
‘Compacta’ nice compact growth and
1½’
very silvery foliage makes it a good
choice for low hedges.from around 1900.
Croxton’s Wild from seeds collected in
2’
Europe for those seeking a genetically wild
lavender. light purple flowers.very robust.
’Elizabeth’ nice upright growth and
2’
attractive silvery foliage. long, thick
dark purple spikes. good fresh or dried.
‘Fiona English’ beautiful thick stems 1½’
& very dark purple, short flower spikes.
‘Folgate’ neat, tidy growth with long stems 2’
and dark flowers. good for hedges.
fast growing, but a mild scent.
‘Graves’ very tall and very
2½-3’
productive. long stiff stems make it nice
for fresh or dried flowers. very upright.
dark purple/violet
very dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet
purple/violet
dark purple/violet
green/white
green/light pink
green/white & pink
purple/violet
light purple/violet
dark purple/violet
very dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet
purple/violet
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all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
english lavenders Lavandula angustifolia cultivars
Evergreen shrubs, 2½’ - 3’ wide, bloom early summer, Zones 5-9
cultivarheight flower color
calyx/corolla
‘Gray Lady’ very silvery foliage.
dark purple flowers on long stems make
it nice for cut & dried flowers.
‘Hidcote’ excellent dried flower, though
stems are bit short. nice dark purple
flower color.
‘Hidcote Pink’ compact plants with
light pink flowers. a bit denser growth
than ‘Rosea’.
‘Irene Doyle’ (‘Two Seasons’)
recommended for its especially fine
essential oil. blooms again
heavily in the fall. very productive, but
flowers are too light in color for use
as dried flowers.
’Little Lottie’ neat & low growing.
light pink flowers with slight bluish
markings. long bloom time.
‘Loddon Blue’ similar to ‘Hidcote’
but with slightly longer flower stems.
nice as ornamental and for dried flowers.
‘Maillette’ a French cultivar selected
for its especially strong, fine oil content.
very silvery foliage. a bit slow growing.
‘Martha Roderick’ a very compact, low
growing cultivar. beautiful mounding
habit makes it very nice for hedges.
‘Melissa’ very light pink & white
flower are considered to have a delicate
flavor in culinary dishes.
‘Miss Katherine’ the tallest and longest
stemmed of the pink lavenders. slightly
darker flowers than all but ‘Chelsea Pink’
flowers not pure pink, but nice color.
‘Munstead’ compact growth and an
early bloomer. nice small cultivar for
edgings and hedges.
‘Nana Alba’ compact plants with
short spikes of pure white flowers.
‘Pastor’s Pride’ this cultivar has
dark purple flowers on long stems.
blooms heavily in summer and
again in fall. nice for dried flowers.
‘Peter Pan’ compact shrub with
short stems of dark purple flowers.
nice for low hedges.
1½-2’
dark purple/violet
1½’
dark purple/violet
1½’
green/light pink
1½-2’
light purple/violet
1½’
green/purplish pink
1½
very dark purple/violet
1½-2’
light purple/violet
1-1½’
light purple/violet
1½’
green/white & pink
2’
green/purplish pink
1½’
1’
purple/violet
green/white
1½’
dark purple/violet
1½’
dark purple/violet
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perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
english lavenders Lavandula angustifolia cultivars
Evergreen shrubs, 2½’ - 3’ wide, bloom early summer, Zones 5-9
cultivarheight flower color
calyx/corolla
‘Premier’ vigorous growth, blooms
2’
throughout the summer. airy looking
flower spikes are unique and nice
for cut or dried flowers.
‘Rosea’ light pink flowers. also
1½’
known as ‘Jean Davis’.compact
growth
‘Royal Velvet’ longer stems than many
2’
other dark cultivars. excellent dried flower.
very fragrant.
‘Sachet’ another cultivar chosen by
1½-2’
lavender breeder Don Roberts for
its fine essential oil. blooms summer and
again, less heavily, in fall.
‘Sarah’ dark purple flowers in very
1-1½
dense spikes. produces lots of flowers
when blooming. nice fresh or dried.
‘Seals Seven Oaks’ blooms about two
1½-2’
weeks earlier than our other cultivars.
vigorous growth.
‘Sharon Roberts’ similar to ‘Buena Vista’, 2’
with dark flowers on long flower stems,
blooms throughout the summer. growth
habit is a bit looser. also very fragrant.
‘Super Bleu’ originally selected from
2’
French grown seedlings used in the
floral industry. long stems and dark purple
spikes. like all of our lavenders, we forgo
seeds and propagate by cuttings for
uniform plants
‘Thumbelina Leigh’ our shortest, most 10”
compact lavender. very dense growth.
nice for edgings and small pots.
short, dark flower spikes.
‘Tucker’s Early Purple’ one of first to
1½-2’
bloom in spring and last to bloom in fall.
nice stem length and color for fresh or
dried flowers. one of our favorite all
purpose lavenders for farm or home.
‘Twickel Purple’ very long flower stems 1½-2’
that fan out uniquely around the plant.
narrow, dark flower spikes. great for
fresh cut and dried flowers.
dark purple/violet
green/light pink
very dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet dark purple/violet
light purple/violet
dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet
dark purple/violet
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all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
english lavenders Lavandula angustifolia cultivars
Evergreen shrubs, 2½’ - 3’ wide, bloom early summer, Zones 5-9
cultivarheight flower color
calyx/corolla
‘Vicenza Blue’ this cultivar is usually
seed grown. we chose a single seedling
with exceptionally dark flowers and a
long bloom time and propagated it by
cuttings for nice uniform plants. blooms
all summer right up until fall.
‘Victorian Amethyst’ very fragrant cultivar. nice silvery foliage and
compact shape makes it a good choice
for home landscaping.
1½’
1½-2’
dark purple/violet
purple/violet
Cooking With Lavender
Lavender is very popular in cooking. Be careful to use the right amount; too
much is bitter or perfume-like and can ruin the dish. Experiment with small
amounts or use trusted recipes. It’s important to use the right varieties, as different types have different flavors. The English lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia
cultivars) are favorites as they contain the least amount of camphor. These are the
best lavenders for sweet dishes like jellies, cookies, cakes and ice cream. Though
lavandins (Lavandula x intermedia cultivars) such as ‘Grosso’ and ‘Provence’ are
also used, they have a much more camphoric taste. Some chef’s feel they have
more gusto and prefer them in breads and biscuis.
You should avoid the French (L. dentata), Spanish (L. stoechas) and green (L.
viridis) lavenders for sweet recipes as these are very piney and camphoric. These
lavenders are excellent, however, for grilling and smoking meats, fish, and
vegetablesLavender flowers can be used fresh or dried. Dried flowers are about 3
times more potent as fresh flowers. Drying flowers for cooking is easy. Pick the
spikes when the first few corollas have opened and hang the bunch up in a cool,
dry, well-ventilated place. They can be rubbed off of the stems once dried. Store
dried flowers in an air-tight container.
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Lavandin Lavandula x intermedia cultivars
Evergreen shrubs, 3’ - 3½’ wide, bloom midsummer, Zones 5-9
cultivarheight
flower color
calyx/corolla
‘Abrialii’ excellent dried flower. blooms 2½’
again in fall. one of the darker lavandins.
similar to ‘Grosso’; it is believed that
‘Abrialii’ in the USA are not true to name.
‘Alba’ (‘White Spike’) large spikes of
2½’
pure white flowers. our favorite of the
white lavandins.
’Bogong’ fast growing, upright shrub
2½’
with greenish grey foliage. mild scent.
‘Cathy Blanc’ growth is more compact
2½’
& flower spikes denser than ‘Alba’.
Flowers have a slight violet tinge
‘Dutch’ beautiful silvery foliage
2½’
and tall, narrow flower spikes
‘Fred Boutin one of the most silvery
2½’
lavandins. large, silvery flower heads.
dark purple corollas. nice cut and dried
‘Grappenhall’ one of the tallest lavandins. 3-4’
nice for hedges. greenish foliage.
very fast growing
‘Gros Bleu’ a new introduction with 2½
long stems and the truest purple flowers
of the lavandins we grow, though not as dark
as the darkest English lavenders. excellent
dried flower.
‘Grosso’ excellent fresh & dried flower,
2½’
blooms again in fall. great all-round plant
for foliage and flowers. one of the
darker lavandins.
‘Hidcote Giant’ very large, roundish
2½’
flower heads on very long stems.
productive for fresh and
dried flowers and large wands.
previously listed as ‘Pseudo Hidcote
Giant’ in our past catalogs.
‘Impress Purple’ excellent fresh & dried 2½’
flower. One of the darker lavandins,
with nice long stems.
‘Jaubert’ a large, upright shrub with
2½’
plentiful long, elegant flower spikes
‘Lullingstone Castle’ very large plant 2½-3’
with dense gray foliage. very long flower
stems and spikes. nice for hedging
dark violet green/violet
green/white
dark violet green/violet
green/white
light violet green/violet
violet green/violet
violet green/violet
dark purple/violet
dark violet green/violet
dark violet green/violet
light purple/violet
dark violet green/violet
violet green/violet
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Lavandin Lavandula x intermedia cultivars
Evergreen shrubs, 3’ - 3½’ wide, bloom midsummer, Zones 5-9
cultivarheight
flower color
calyx/corolla
‘Old English’ a very large lavandin,
with long stems and flower spikes.
Nice for hedging.
‘Provence’ excellent hedge plant and
one of our favorites for wands, but too
lightly colored for dried flowers
‘Silver’ A recent Dutch selection with
exceptionally long silvery leaves and
long, thin, lightly colored spikes
‘Super’ large flower heads. considered to
be one of the best lavandins for quality
essential oil, though still not as sweet
as the best English lavenders
‘Walberton’s Silver Edge’ broad leaves edged with creamy
white. compact flower spikes
3’ medium violet green/violet
2½’ violet green/violet
2½’ light violet green/violet
3’ light violet green/violet
2½’ light violet green/violet
Spanish lavenders (Lavandula stoechas)
have blocky flower heads, with rows of small corollas on the sides and often showy tufts
of bracts on top. They have a piney-lavender scent. Growth is often a bit sprawling;
plants get about 2½’ wide. Zones 8-10
‘Ballerina’ 1½’. Flower spikes have bright purple corollas and top bracts that change
color as they age from white to pink.
‘Curly Top’ 1½’ The side corollas are dark purple and the showy top bracts are bright
reddish purple. Top bracts are ruffled and a bit curly.
‘Hazel’ 1½’. Bushy growth. The side corollas are deep blackish purple and the top corollas are a light reddish purple.
‘Helmsdale’ 2-2½’. A tall cultivar with very dark purple corollas and top bracts. Bushy
growth
‘Ivory Crown’ 1½’. An unusual selection from the Van Hevelingen Nursery. Heads of
dark purple corollas are topped by whitish yellow bracts.
‘James Compton’ 1’. A compact cultivar. The small flower heads are topped with delicate, pinkish purple bracts. Also listed as ‘Fairy Wings’ in some catalogs.
‘Kew Red’ 1½’. This one has pink top bracts and vibrant, magenta corollas.
‘Marshwood’ 2’. A tall cultivar, with especially long, dark purple top bracts. Bushy
growth. Dense growth.
‘Van Gogh’ 2’. A Spanish lavender hybrid. The side corollas are soft violet color and the
top bracts are greenish white. Foliage greener than most other Spanish cultivars.
white spanish Lavandula stoechas forma leucantha 1½’. Both the side corollas and
the top bracts are white. Nice compact growth.
‘Willowvale’ 1½’-2’. A new cultivar from England, with showy, bright purple flowers
on upright stems. Dense growth.
‘Wings Of Night’ 1’. A short cultivar with showy, narrow, bright purple top bracts
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other lavender species and hybrids/Lavandula
allardii (L. x allardii) 4-5’. A hybrid of L. dentata, it has broad, toothed, silvery
leaves and large spikes of lavender flowers. Blooms all year if given enough light and
heat. Our tallest lavender. Good for hot, humid areas. Zones 9-10.
‘Ana Luisa’ 2½’. Another Van Hevelingen selection. Similar to their ‘Silver Frost’,
but a bit larger and with darker flowers. Great fresh cut or dried. Zones 7-9
‘Andreas’ 1’. A hybrid of English and woolly lavenders. Similar to ‘Richard Gray’,
but with broader leaves and slightly darker flowers. Perhaps a bit more tempermental in
humid areas. Zones 7-9
(L. buchii var. buchii) 2’. woody shrub with very silvery, deeply divided
leaves. candalabra like flower spikes with long stems and bluish purple corollas.
Zones 9-10
buchii
(L.x christiana) 3’. Fast growing tender hybrid. Loose growth, with
greyish green deeply divided leaves. tall thin stems with small spikes of bluish purple
flowers. Zone 10
christiana
fernleaf (L. multifida) 1½’. Finely divided foliage with a strong, earthy aroma.
Showy, branched spikes of light purple flowers. One of the only lavenders we grow
from seeds. Often grown as annuals. Zones 9-10
(L. dentata) 2-4’. Leaves are bright green with indented margins and a strong
scent of lavender and rosemary. Compact flower heads have showy, light purple bracts
on top. Takes well to pruning and is our best lavender for topiaries. Blooms all year if
given enough light and heat. A good choice for hot, humid areas or for a potted indoor
lavender. Zones 9-10.
french
french grey (L. dentata var.candicans) Similar to above, but leaves are more silvery
grey and the growth is denser. Also great for topiaries. Zones 9-10
‘Goldburg’ 1’. One of the first cold-hardy, variegated lavenders. The green leaves are
consistently edged with creamy gold. Nice compact growth. Slow growing. Flower
spikes are light in color and sparsely produced. Beautiful as a potted plant. Zones 6-9
‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ 2½’. This is a cultivar we discovered that is a hybrid of
Lavandula dentata. It blooms throughout the summer and will bloom in winter in mild
climates. An excellent choice for large containers and topiaries. It has silvery grey
leaves and deep purple corollas. Takes well to pruning. A good choice for hot, humid
areas. Zones 7-10
green (L. viridis) 2’. Bright green, unusually piney, fragrant foliage. Compac
flower heads are a pale yellow/green. Blooms throughout the summer. Zones 8-10
‘Jennifer’ 2½’. A very silvery, wooly lavender hybrid, with nice light purple flower
spikes. One of our taller silver cultivars. Zones 6-9
‘Linda Ligon’ (L. dentata cv.) A sport of Lavandula dentata, it has finer foliage and hitor-miss white variegation. Nice for topiaries. Zones 9-10.
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other lavender species and hybrids/Lavandula
(L. minutolii) 2-3’. A species native to the Canary Islands. Triangular leaves
are bright green & finely divided. Short flower spikes are light purple. Zones 9-10
minutolii
‘Richard Gray’ 1½’. Introduction from England, this woolly lavender hybrid has very
silvery foliage and dense growth. Smaller in stature than ‘Silver Frost’. Zones 7-9
‘Sawyers’ 1½’. A compact lavender with exceptionally silvery foliage. A bit taller than
‘Andreas’ and ‘Richard Gray’ and with darker flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Silver Frost’ 2’. This has the most silvery foliage of any lavender we grow. Silvery
blue calyces and deep purple corollas. Excellent dried flower. Zones 6-9
(L. x heterophylla) 3’. An old hybrid, similar to ‘Goodwin Creek
Grey’, but not as grey or as hardy. Nice variety for pots, but not dense enough for
topiaries. If your climate is too hot and humid to grow english lavender, this might
be the closest you’ll get to its fragrance and appearance. Zones 8-10.
sweet lavender
Lavandula stoechas
Lavandula viridis
Lavandula dentata
GROWING LAVENDER INDOORS
All lavenders grow well in pots, but only two lavenders will readily bloom during the winter. These are French lavender (Lavandula dentata and its cultivars)
and lavender ‘Goodwin Creek Gray’. They will bloom indoors if they get at least
5 hours of direct sunlight each day. A south facing window or sunroom is usually
sufficient. Both develop into very large plants, but they can easily be pruned and
kept in pots of 6-8 inch size for at least a couple of years. French lavender can
also be shaped into topiaries. Keep the soil moist but not wet and fertilize them
as you would your other house plants.
These two lavenders also hold a distinctive position outdoors. They do well in
both hot, dry climates as well as hot, humid climates. They are the easiest lavenders to grow outdoors in Florida and the Gulf States. French lavenders are hardy
in USDA Zones 9 – 10, ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ in Zones 8-10.
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How To Make A Lavender Wand
A
B
C
D
E
F
Lavender wands, also called lavender dollies, are a traditional English design. They are made by taking a bunch of fresh lavender, bending the stems back over the flowers, and weaving a ribbon around the stems. This holds captive the fragrant flowers, keeping their scent for
many years. The scent can be renewed by gently rolling the wand between your hands. Lavender wands are great both for their wonderful
fragrance and appearance.
1. The wand should be made from freshly
harvested lavender stems. Our favorite cultivars
to use are among the lavandins, including
‘Provence’, ‘Grosso’, ‘Seal’, and ‘Super’ (see
the lavender section of our catalog). Pick the
stems after the first few flowers have opened.
You’ll need an odd number of stems for each
wand. Try 13 stems for your first wand.
2. Strip off the lower flowers on each stem (see
drawing A), making nice even flower spikes
(see drawing B).
3. Cut off about 45 inches of number 1½ ribbon. This ribbon is about ¼ inch wide.
4. Tie the ribbon in a knot around the stems just
below the flower spikes, leaving 12 inches of
ribbon on the short end (see drawing C).
5. Turn the bundle of stems so that the flower
spikes are facing downward. Let the short end
of the ribbon hang alongside the flowers.
6. Bend the stems at the knot, one at a time,
down over the flower spikes and the short
strand of ribbon. (see drawing D).
7. With the long strand of ribbon, weave under
and over each stem (see drawing E). Keep going until you have reached the end of the flower
spikes. Let the wand dry for two or three days,
and then tie the 2 ribbon ends into a tight bow
(see drawing F).
8. Once you get the knack of making nice, tight,
wands, try using more stems or different sizes
of ribbon. The more stems you use, or the narrower the ribbon, the longer the piece of ribbon
you will need for each wand.
lavender gifts
ceramic diffusers
Ceramic diffusers are hollow vessels for storing
fragrant oils. They work on the principle that the
unglazed portion of the diffuser absorbs the oil
and the oil is then slowly evaporated from the
clay and released. Our diffusers are beautifully
handmade and handpainted in France, with a
quaint motiff of lavender stems in bloom. They
can easily sit by a sink or on a small shelf or table
top. They are approximately 3-4” high.
price: $16.95 each (postpaid)
lavender oil
Refresh and relax your spirit with the scent of lavender. Add a few drops to
your ceramic diffuser or bath, and dream of the summer garden with lavenders
in bloom. Our lavender oil is guaranteed to be 100% pure aromatic oil. The oil
comes in a ½ oz. amber jar. Add 50¢ for an eyedropper cap.
price: $9.95 (postpaid)
Atomizer
Nothing is simpler or more refreshing than diluting an essential oil and
dispersing it throughout a room with
an atomizer. Our 2 oz. atomizers are
made of cobalt blue glass, with a
sturdy screw-on white plastic pump.
Included are some suggestions for
blending, diluting and using essential
oils.
price: $3.50 each (postpaid)
lavender flowers
lavender wands
Lavender wands, also called dollies, are
a traditional English design. We make
them by taking a bunch of fresh lavender,
bending the stems back over the flowers,
and weaving a ribbon around the stems.
This holds captive the fragrant flowers,
keeping their scent for many years. The
scent can be renewed by gently rolling
the wand between your hands.
Each lavender wand comes with an
instruction sheet so that you can learn to
make them yourself.
price: $14.95 each (postpaid)
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Place a bowl of our dried
lavender flowers near a window and let the fragrance fill
the room. Use them, too, for
cooking. sachets, potpourri,
and pillows. Our 3 oz. bags
are tied with raffia and are
suitable for gift giving.
price: $7.95 each
(postpaid)
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Leontopodium alpinum
edelweiss
Herbaceous, 8” x 8”. Short-lived, woolly
leaved plants, with small heads of woolly
white flowers. Needs well drained soil.
Dried flower. Zones 5-8
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Attractive foliage, with
tall spikes of pale violet flowers. Medicinal,
bee plant. Zones 3-8
Levisticum officinale
lovage
Laurus nobilis
Herbaceous, 4-5’ x 3’. Potherb, with parsleylike leaves and celerylike flavor. Culinary.
Prefers shade. Zones 4-8
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Attractive clumps of
grassy leaves and numerous spikes of rosy
flowers. Good for dry areas. Zones 3-9 Bf
Ligustrum vulgare
privet
Shrub, 12’ x 6’. Dense shrub with fragrant
spikes of white flowers in spring. Thick,
oval green leaves. Takes well to shearing
as a deciduous hedge or large topiary. Dye
(yellow), bee plant. Zones 4-9
Ligustrum vulgare ‘Aureum’
golden privet
Semievergreen, 12’ x 5’. Bright green leaves
with a golden variegation. Great specimen
plant or in a hedge. Zones 4-9
Limonium platyphyllum
(L. latifolium) sea lavender
Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. Flat
leaves with tangled stalks of tiny white and
lavender flowers. Dried flower. Zones 3-9
Lithospermum officinale
gromwell
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Small, upright plant
with clumps of bright green stems and narrow, clustered leaves. The small, creamy
white flowers yield tiny, white, egglike
seeds. Valuable dye (red) plant. Zones 6-10
Lobelia cardinalis cardinal flower
Herbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. This North American native has tall erect stems with spikes of
brilliant red flowers. Prefers moist soil. Very
showy. Zones 2-9 Hm
Lobelia laxiflora
mexican lobelia
Deciduous or herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. This
Mexican native has narrow leaves and
creeping, underground stems. The reddish
orange flowers are a hummingbird favorite.
Does well in poor, dry soil once established.
Zones 7-10 Hm
Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’
Herbaceous, 3 x 1½’. This hybrid has striking purple foliage topped with numerous
bright red flowers. Zones 4-9 Hm
Lobelia siphilitica
great lobelia
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. A North American
native, with tall unbranched stems topped
with spikes of large bluish purple flowers.
Medicinal. Zones 4-8
Lobelia siphilitica ‘Alba’
Similar to above, but flowers are white. Medicinal. Zones 4-8
Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’
box honeysuckle
Evergreen shrub, 4-6’ x 3’. Densely branching with tiny, golden green leaves. Foliage
turns nice reddish purple in winter. Small,
fragrant, whitish flowers. Zones 7-10
Lycopus europaeus
gipsywort
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. A coarse, invasive plant
useful as a medicinal and especially as a dye
(black). Zones 5-9
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Malva moschata
muskmallow
Malva sylvestris
high mallow
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Finely divided leaves
and white or rose colored flowers. Nice for
a natural garden. Medicinal. Zones 3-9
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1’. Large, pretty pink
flowers with contrasting purple veins. A
short lived perennial, but readily self seeds.
Medicinal. Zones 5-9
Marrubium vulgare
horehound
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. Gray, woolly leaves
and whorls of greenish-white fl owers.Medicinal, dried flowers. Zones 3-8
Melissa officinalis
lemon balm
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. The bright green
leaves have a nice lemon scent and flavor.
Great bee plant. Medicinal. Zones 4-9
Mentha spicata
Mentha/mint
Mints are indispensable in teas and
cooking, but spread rapidly. Control their
rambling by growing them in pots. They
do best in moist soil
Mentha ‘Chewing Gum’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. We obtained this cultivar from our friends the Van Hevelingens,
who rate this as the best cultivar for that
mint-gum flavor. Excellent for tea.
Zones 4-9
Mentha ‘Chocolate’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Purple stems and pointed leaves, with a strong peppermint scent
and flavor. Zones 4-9
corsican mint
Mentha requienii
Evergreen groundcover. A flat, mat forming
mint with tiny, fragrant leaves. Prefers partial shade. Zones 7-9.
curled spearmint
Mentha spicata ‘Crispa’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. Leaves are highly
curled along their edges. Mild flavor.
Zones 4-9.
ginger mint
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2-3’. This mint has roundish, crinkled leaves and a spicy scent and
flavor. Zones 4-9
‘Grapefruit’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. Large, slightly crinkled leaves, with a citrusy scent.
Zones 6-9
Mentha ‘Himalayan Silver’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Very ornamental, with
exceptional silvery grey leaves. Mild spearmint flavor. Dried flowers. Zones 4-9.
orange mint
Mentha aquatica ‘Citrata’
Similar to ‘Lime’, but leaf shape and flavor
are slightly different. Zones 4-9.
pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. Creeping stems, with
bright green leaves and a strong aroma.
Medicinal, insect repellent. Not a culinary
mint. Zones 6-9.
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peppermint
Mentha x piperita
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. The true peppermint.
Nice tea, also used medicinally. Zones 4-9.
pineapple mint
Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. The roundish, green
leaves are variegated with creamy white.
Fruity fragrance and taste. Zones 7-9
Monarda
spearmint
Mentha spicata
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. A commonly used
mint for tea and cooking. Zones 4-9
strawberry mint
A spearmint variety, with smaller, bright
green leaves with a crinkly texture. Scent
and flavor is sweet with a hint of strawberry.
Zones 4-9
woolly applemint
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. A large mint, with
greyish green leaves and a strong scent. A
favorite mint of bees and butterflies.
Zones 4-9 Bf
Mimulus cardinalis
monkey flower
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. An erect plant with
bright green foliage. The snapdragon-like
flowers are reddish orange and appear
throughout the summer. A bit untidy in late
summer and best if cut back to regrow for
fall flowers. For moist soil. Zones 7-10 Hm
Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’
japanese silver grass
Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Greenish foliage turns
reddish brown in fall and winter. Great grass
for fall color. Silvery, feathery flower spikes
in summer. Zones 4-9
Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’
variegated moor grass
Herbaceous, 1-1½’ x 1’. One of the best
small grasses for the perennial garden.
Upright green foliage with creamy white
stripes. Purplish flowers rise 1 ‘ above foliage. Nice fall color. Zones 4-9
Monarda/beebalm
North American native plants, their
hybrids and cultivars, which have long
tubular flowers that hummingbirds love.
For full sun or partial shade, with an
evenly moist soil.
Monarda ‘Coral Reef’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. A new cultivar, with
vibrant heads of deep pink flowers. Mildew
resistant. Zones 4-9 Hm
Monarda fistulosa
wild bergamot
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. This species has pale
lavender flowers. It is also resistant to powdery mildew, which is a problem for some
beebalms. Zones 4-9 Hm
Monarda ‘Jacob Kline’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Discovered wild in
Georgia. Large, deep red flowers. Mildew
resistant. Zones 4-9 Hm
Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Large, rosy pink flowers Good resistance to powdery mildew.
Zones 4-9 Hm
Monarda menthifolia
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Leaves are narrow with
a minty fragrance. Flowers are light pinkish
purple. Resistant to powdery mildew. Zones
5-9 Hm
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Monardella ‘Marion Simpson’
Semi shrub, 1’ x 1’. A somewhat sprawling,
western native. Large, fragrant leaves. The
flower heads show off long, reddish orange
corollas. Loved by hummingbirds. Needs a
well drained soil. This is a disease resistant
selection. Zones 7-10 Hm
Monardella odoratissima
coyote mint
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. A sprawling, western native,
with wide heads of small purple flowers in
late summer. Green, roundish leaves are fragrant and used for tea. Needs a well drained
soil. Zones 7-10 Hm
Myrrhis odorata
sweet cicely
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 3’. The lacy, fernlike
leaves are sweetly aromatic with a scent of
anise. All parts are edible. Used as a sugar
substitute. Zones 3-8
Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina
dwarf sweet myrtle
Evergreen shrub, 6’ x 3’. A compact, freeflowering variety, with small, glossy green
leaves. Excellent choice for topiaries.
Fragrant, medicinal. Zones 8-9
Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina
‘Microphylla Variegata’
Similar to above, but the leaves are variegated with creamy white. It has also been
for us a bit slower growing. Zones 8-9
Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’
variegated sweet myrtle
Evergreen shrub, 10’ x 6’. An attractive foliage plant, with large leaves variegated with
creamy white. A good choice for large topiaries. Fragrant, medicinal. Zones 8-9
Nepeta cataria
catnip
Herbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. A well branched
plant, with soft, purplish green leaves and a
profusion of small flowers that are irresistible to bees. Medicinal, tea, and of course,
for cats. Zones 3-9 Bf
Nepeta cataria ‘Citriodora’
lemon catnip
Similar to catnip, but the leaves have a
nice hint of lemon scent. Zones 3-9 Bf
Nepeta ‘Dropmore Blue’
catmint
Herebaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. A Canadian hybrid
introduced over 70 years ago and still popular. The fragrant grayish-green leaves are a
nice contrast for the masses of purplish-blue
flowers. Blooms all summer if deadheaded.
Zones 3-9
Nepeta racemosa ‘Little Titch’
dwarf catmint
Herbaceous, 8” x 1’. A compact, low catmint that forms neat mounds of bluish
green foliage. Short spikes of bright purple
flowers in summer. Nice in small spaces.
Zones 3-9 Hm
Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’
catmint
herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Mounds of small,
crinkled, greyish green fragrant leaves. Produces a profusion of showy, bluish purple
flowers throughout summer. More compact
than our other catmints other than ‘Little
Titch’. Zones 5-9 Hm
Oenanthe javonica ‘Flamingo’
seri, water dropwort
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. This cultivar of a
Japanese native has parsley-like leaves that
are variegated in shades of pink, green, and
silvery white. The young shoots and leaves
are prized in Japanese cooking. Loves wet
places, but it can be invasive. Zones 8-10
Oenothera biennis
evening primrose
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Biennial, with tall
stems of yellow night-scented flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-8
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Opuntia humifusa
prickly pear
Evergreen, 1-3’ x 3’. A large, flat jointed
cactus native to the eastern U.S. Beautiful
yellow flowers are followed by small fruits.
Edible, medicinal. Zones 7-9
Origanum/marjoram and oregano
These are among some of our favorite
garden plants and dried flowers. Note
that most of them are ornamental and not
culinary. Those that are culinary are noted
as such.
Origanum calcaratum
Shrub, 1’ x 1’. Sprawling growth of round,
woolly, greyish green leaves. Can be tamed
a bit with pruning. Beautiful sprays of green
and pink, hop-like flowers. Wonderful as a
potted plant or in a hanging basket.
Zones 9-10
Origanum ‘Cameron Can Dance’
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Our own introduction
for 2008. Slightly hairy green leaves and
tight oval spikes of pinkish white flowers.
Dainty plant for pots, rockery, or perennial
garden. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Erntedank’
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. This hybrid has deep
green foliage and loose heads of purple
bracts and soft purple corollas. Highly ornamental for the rock garden or border, and
excellent for dried flowers. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Kaliteri’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Introduced by
Richter’s Herbs from unnamed seed imported from Greece. Similar to sweet
marjoram, but the leaves are silvery gray
and have a much stronger flavor. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’
Herbaceous, 10” x 1’. A spreading plant,
with small, round, leathery leaves. Drooping
heads of rosy bracts. Nice grown over walls
or in a pot. Dried flower. Zones 7-9
Origanum laevigatum
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Wiry, well branched
stems with numerous narrow purple bracts
and small purple flowers, giving it an airy
appearance. Dried flower. Zones 7-9
Origanum laevigatum
‘Herrenhausen’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A selection of the
above, with much larger bracts and more
compact flower heads. Excellent choice for
a deep purple dried flower. Zones 7-9 Bf
Origanum ‘Lizzies Hybrid #2’
Herbaceous, 10” x 1½’. Nodding stems with
rosy, compact flower heads. Dried flower.
Similar to ‘Santa Cruz’, but smaller and less
spreading. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Hot And Spicy
A new hybrid oregano, with vigorous
growth and, as the name says, a very spicy
flavor. Zones 6-10
Origanum ‘Hopley’s’
Herbaceous, 2½’ x 1½’. Erect, slender
stems, with small heads of deep purple
flowers. Dried flower. Zones 7-9. Bf
Opuntia humifusa
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Origanum x majoricum
sweet marjoram
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. The true culinary
marjoram. Very productive. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Lizzies Hybrid’
Origanum ‘Pilgrim’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Tall sprays of nodding, reddish purple flower bracts with light
purple flower petals. Similar to ‘Lizzie’s
Hybrid #2’, but taller and fuller. Nice cut or
dried flower. Zones 6-9
Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A new Dutch selection, with dark green leaves and large heads
of rosy-purple flowers. Excellent for cut or
dried flowers. Zones 5-9. Bf
Origanum ‘Santa Cruz’
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. An upright, vigorous, spreading variety with long, narrow,
rosy flower heads on long stiff stems. Cut or
dried flower. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Thea’s Gold’
Herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. An introduction from
Goodwin Creek Gardens. A hybrid of O. rotundifolium. It forms beautiful low mounds
of golden foliage and prefers shade in hot
summer climates. The short-stemmed flower
heads are light pink and are very attractive.
Wonderful in a pot or the border. Zones 7-9
Origanum ‘Thumbles’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Beautiful golden
green foliage and a nice mild culinary flavormake this a winner. Heads of whitish
flowers in midsummer. Zones 6-9.
Origanum vulgare
wild marjoram
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A vigorous variety,
with erect stems and compact heads of deep
purple . The parent of culinary varieties, it is
itself tasteless. Medicinal.
Zones 5-9 Bf
Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’
Origanum ‘Santa Cruz’
Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum
greek oregano
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A excellent culinary
variety, with bright green foliage and heads
of white flowers. Zones 5-9 Bf
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
switch grass
Persistent winter foliage, 3’ x 2’. Selection
of native American grass with stiff, upright,
metallic bluish green foliage. Turns bright
yellow for fall color. Pinkish flowers rise
1’ above the foliage and are nice fresh or
dried. Zones 5-9
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Herbaceous vine, 10’. A beautiful native
American vine and a valuable medicinal
herb. Large, showy purple flowers are followed by large, inflated fruits that are edible
but not very tasty. Spreads rapidly by underground runners. Best grown on a trellis.
Caterpillar plant. Bf
compact oregano
Herbaceous, 8” x 1’. Tight, creeping growth
with short, erect stems of greenish purple
flower heads. Mild culinary flavor, dried
flower. Zones 5-9 Bf
Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’
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All About Scented Pelargoniums/Scented Geraniums
Scented pelargoniums were among the plants that we most admired and prized in our first garden
over 20 years ago. Today we grow over 75 types, and are adding new ones each year. We’ve even
written a wonderful book on the subject with our coauthor Faye Brawner (see page 50).
Scented pelargoniums, often known as scented geraniums, are admirable in many ways. We can step
back and view them within the intricate tapestry of a garden or move forward to explore the smaller
secrets held in their fragrances, shapes, textures, and colors. Unlike most garden plants, their fragrances
come not from transitory blossoms, but can be summoned up at any time by gently rubbing the leaves.
Like the common garden geranium, scenteds are actually
members of the genus Pelargonium. The generic name, from
the Greek pelargos, “stork”, comes from the notion that the long
narrow seed head resembles a stork’s bill. There are some 250
naturally occurring pelargoniums, most native to South Africa.
Not all are scented, but the ease of hybridization has led to over
100 cultivars. There are only a few true species commonly found
in gardens. These include apple (Pelargonium odoratissimum),
coconut (P. grossularioides), and peppermint (P. tomemtosum).
The scent is contained in small beads of oil produced in the
glands at the base of tiny leaf hairs. Bruising or crushing a leaf
breaks the beads and releases their fragrance. Some have an easily
‘Attar of Rose’
identifiable fragrance, such as lemon, mint, or rose. Others may
smell like cinnamon to one person and citrus to someone else.
The leaves vary in size, shape, color and texture. Some are splashed or edged with white or creamy
yellow. Purplish brown may blotch leaf centers or add color to leaf veins and midribs. Leaves may be
smooth, rough, raspy, hairy, or soft like velvet.
Though scented pelargoniums are grown mainly for their fragrant foliage, the flowers are often
attractive as well. They are almost always single, with five petals each, and most commonly white,
rose or lavender. The upper two petals are usually wider and often stippled with deep purple or reddish markings.
In their native South Africa scented pelargoniums are perennial, living and flowering for many years.
Because they can’t reliably tolerate freezing temperatures, however, they can only be grown outdoors
all year-round in frost-free regions. In cooler climates they can either be used as annual bedding plants,
or brought indoors each winter in containers.
Remember to place pots so that the foliage is within easy reach of chairs, benches, and walkways.
Many varieties are suitable for hanging baskets or window boxes, and can be mixed with other trailing
annuals for a fuller effect. A few types can also be trained into topiaries.
Scenteds grown in containers need repotting every year or two. Choose a pasteurized potting soil
that contains peat moss, perlite, composted bark, or similar ingredients. It should hold moisture evenly
but allow excess water to drain off rapidly –pelargoniums hate wet feet.
Water the plants thoroughly when the top of the soil begins to dry out and always empty out any
water that collects in saucers placed under the pots. Check plants daily, until you have determined the
proper watering schedule for each one.
Feed scented pelargoniums with a balanced, water-soluble liquid or a slow release granular fertilizer. We generally use half the manufacturer’s recommended dose during the growing season, and
taper off after that.
Outdoors, keep your pots in a bright spot, but shielded from direct sunlight in hot climates. Bring
them indoors when frost threatens and place them in a sunny, south-facing window where they will
get at least four to five hours of sunlight daily. If you grow scenteds in flower beds, it’s easier to winter
them over by rooting some cuttings in the early autumn than to dig them up and bring them inside.
Prune and shape leggy plants whenever necessary; the best time to prune established plants is in late
winter or early spring.
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Pelargonium/scented geraniums
‘Abundance’
Medium sized, deeply cut leaves with a
mild lemon scent. Upright growth. Medium
sized, single white flowers.
almond scented/‘Pretty
Polly’––
Deeply lobed leaves with a slightly pungent
scent. Bright pink flowers with deep rose
spots on upper petals.
apple scented
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Soft clumps of round, grey/green leaves
with an apple cider scent. Tiny white flowers. Nice for hanging baskets.
‘Ardwick Cinnamon’
Low growing and mound forming with
small, roundish hleaves and tiny white flowers. Spicey scent, similar to nutmeg.
‘Attar Of Roses’
Large, trilobed leaves with a strong rose
scent. Small lavender flowers. Excellent for
perfumery, potpourri.
‘Boths Snowflake’
Grey/green, deeply divided leaves irregularly variegated with cream and white. Strong
lemon/rose scent.
‘Bourbon Rose’
Similar to rose scented, but taller and
with much larger leaves. Strong rose scent.
‘Brunswick’
Large, deeply divided leaves with a strong
pungent scent. Large, showy, deep rose
flowers.
‘Christchurch Beauty’
‘Christchurch Beauty’
Well-branched plant with finely divided,
lemon-rose scented leaves. Resembles ‘Dr.
Livingstone’, but more branching and compact.
coconut scented
Pelargonium grossularioides
Small, round, deep green leaves with a
strong, sweet scent. Forms a mound of trailing sprays, with tiny magenta flowers.
‘Copthorne’
Tall rangy plant with large, trilobed leaves
with a pungent (some say cedarlike) scent.
Very large, showy, purplish pink flowers.
Pelargonium crispum
see lemon scented
‘Crispum Major’
Similar to lemon scented, but with much
larger stems and leaves. Same lemon scent.
Cy’s Sunburst’
Similar to ‘Golden Lemon Crispum’, but
the leaves are more uniform golden yellow.
‘Candy Dancer’
Deeply divided, fernlike leaves with a
lemon/rose scent. Dense, compact growth
Lavender flowers.
‘Chocolate Peppermint’
A hybrid of peppermint, it has similar
broad, lightly lobed green leaves but with
dark, brownish purple center blotch. Named
for the brownish color; the scent is pungent
mintand not chocolate.
‘Attar Of Roses’
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Pelargonium/scented geraniums
‘Deans Delight’
A low-growing variety, with deeply cut,
dark green leaves and a strong pungent
scent. Attractive, pale lavender flowers.
Nice for containers.
‘Lemon’
‘Decipiens’
A sweetly sprawling plant, with slightly
lobed, rose scented leaves. The flowers are
purplish-pink.
‘Dr. Livingstone’
A tall, rangy plant with rough, deeply cut
leaves and a rose scent.
‘Endsleigh Oak’
A large trailing plant with slightly lobed,
ruffled leaves that have a brownish purple
center blotch. Pungent scent, with pinkish
purple flowers.
‘Fair Ellen’
Slightly lobed, sticky leaves with purplish
brown markings and a strong pungent scent.
Nice container plant.
‘Fringed Apple’
Similar to ‘Apple, but the leaves have a
fringed edge and the scent is more pungent.
‘Gemstone’
Sharply lobed leaves with a strong lemon
scent. Single flowers are pinkish purple with
darker upper petals. Tall upright growth.
‘Golden Nutmeg’
Small, grey/green leaves are edged with
gold and have a spicy scent. Sprays of tiny
white flowers. Nice in baskets.
‘Grey Lady Plymouth’
Leaves are similar to ‘Old Fashioned Rose’,
but with a fine white edge. Nice rose scent.
‘Joanne’s Spring Clover’
Similar to Fragrans Group, but the leaves
are greener and more crinkled. The tiny
flowers are white and the scent is spicy.
‘Juniper’
Similar to lemon scented, but with
smaller leaves and the fragrance of juniper
leaves.
‘Lady Plymouth’
Similar to ‘Old Fashioned Rose’, but the
leaves are edged and splotched with white.
Nice rose scent.
ginger scented/‘Torento’
Tall, plant with roundish, slightly toothed
leaves. Some say scent is of fresh ginger,
others citrus. Large lavender flowers.
‘Golden Clorinda’
A large, rangy plant that does well on a
trellis. Leaves are edged with gold, and are
sometimes described as eucalyptus or cedar
scented. Large pink flowers.
‘Golden Lemon Crispum’
Introduced by Well-Sweep Herb Farm, it
has small, roundish, crinkled leaves with a
golden edge and a strong lemon scent.
‘Nervosum’
‘Large Flowered Crispum’
Similar to the more common lemon
scented listed below, but the flowers have
unusually large upper petals.
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Pelargonium/scented geranium
lemon scented
Small, roundish, crinkled leaves with a
strong lemon scent. A good choice for making topiary standards. Often listed as
P. crispum.
’Lemon Air’
A ‘Mabel Gray’ hybrid, with the same
strong lemon scent, but smaller, less indented leaves. Purplish pink flowers.
‘Lemon Balm’
A very tall plant, with coarse leaves and a
pungent/lemon scent. Purplish pink flowers.
Upright growth, with large, saw-toothed
leaves and a sweet orange scent. The pale lilac flowers have large, deep purple blotches
on the upper petals.
‘Orsett’
Large, lobed leaves with brownish purple
center markings. Pungent scent. Large, single flowers are pinkish purple with darker
upper petals. Upright growth.
‘Paton’s Unique’ (‘Apricot’)
Deeply lobed, dark green leaves with a
pungent scent. Lovely pink and rose flowers
with a small white eye on each petal.
‘Peacock’
‘Lemon Fancy’
Another ‘Mabel Gray’ hybrid. This one is
smaller, and more compact. Leaves are also
smaller, but with the same strong lemon
scent.
lime scented
‘Orange’
(‘Nervosum)’
Smooth, roundish, slightly toothed leaves
with a sweet lime scent. Tall, lanky growth
with large, pale lavender flowers.
Similar to ‘Boths Snowflake’, but the variegated leaves are more narrowly lobed.
Lemon/rose scent.
peppermint scented
Pelargonium tomentosum
A sprawling plant, with large, velvety leaves
and a strong mint scent. Small white flowers. Excellent when grown on a trellis.
‘Peppermint Lace’
‘Limoneum’
(‘Cinnamon’)
Small, saw-toothed leaves with a sweet lemon/lime scent. Flowers are a striking, deep
rosy purple. Nice for hanging baskets.
A very tall plant, with large, flat, deeply cut
leaves and a strong mint scent. Small white
flowers.
‘Little Gem’
The plant resembles ‘Old Fashioned Rose’,
but the scent is only slightly pungent. Compact growth, and attractive in pots.
‘Matt’s Mabel’
A seedling of ‘Mabel Gray’, it is similar
but with slightly smaller leaves and slightly
larger flowers.
‘Mabel Gray’
Pelargonium citronellum
A very tall plant, with large, rough, sharply
lobed leaves with a strong lemon scent.
nutmeg scented
(Fragrans Group)
Small, round, grey/green leaves with a
pungent/spicy scent. Sprays of tiny white
flowers. Good for pots and baskets.
‘Mabel Gray’
‘Pink Champagne’
A Regal hybrid, with large Regal type
leaves and pink flowers. Slight citrusy scent.
Tall growth.
‘Prince of Orange’
Similar to ‘Orange’, but the flowers are
darker pinkish purple and have darker markings. Scent is citrus.
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Pelargonium/scented geraniums
‘Roger’s Delight’
Large, sharply lobed leaves with a mild
citrus scent. Large, single, pinkish purple
flowers with darker upper petals. Trailing
plant good for large baskets.
‘Rollison’s Unique’
A large trailing plant with slightly lobed,
ruffled leaves and a mild mint scent. Flowers are pinkish purple in round clusters.
rose scented
‘Pungent Peppermint’
(Graveolens Group)
A plant of medium height, with deeply
lobed, grey/green leaves and a nice rose
scent. One of the most popular varieties for
cooking and perfumery.
Pelargonium tomentosum
‘Round Leaf Rose’
Large, soft, slightly lobed leaves with a
lemon/rose scent. Trailing plant, with lavender flowers.
southernwood
Pelargonium abrotanifolium
Low growing, sprawling plant with narrow,
deeply cut leaves that resemble those of the
herb southernwood. (Artemisia abrotanum). Tiny white flowers and a pungent
scent.
‘Staghorn Peppermint’
The divided leaves are similar to Graveolens
Group, but a bit smaller and mint scented.
Flowers are pinkish purple.
‘Variegated Joy Lucille’
Similar to ‘Joy Lucille’, but the leaves have
a hit-or-miss white variegation.
‘Variegated Oak’
Sprawling plant, with large coarse leaves
with irregular cream and white variegations.
Large, lavender flowers.
‘Village Hill Oak’
Attractive, deeply divided and curly edged
leaves are similar to ‘Carl Gaffney’, but are
more finely divided. Strong pungent scent.
‘Village Hill Oak’
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Pelargonium/fancy leaved geraniums
The fancy-leaved pelargoniums are part
of a larger group of diverse cultivars
known as the zonals. They are classified
into several categories based upon the colors of their leaves, such as tricolor (three
colors in each leaf), bicolor (two colors),
silver (green and white), bronze, or gold.
The leaf patterns can vary from a simple
white border to stunning overlapping zones
of yellow, red, green or bronze. As with
other variegated plants, they do best in
partial shade, especially in hot summer afternoons. The colors are also more intense
in cooler weather. Blooms are most often
single, but there are some cultivars with
double flowers.
‘Ann Tilling’
Slender stems with golden leaves marked
with a narrrow, dark, reddish brown zone.
Single, reddish pink flowers.
‘Attraction’
A bicolor variety, with a green leaf and a
very narrow white edge. Reddish flowers.
‘Ben Franklin’
Green leaf with a wide, creamy white border. Flowers are double and red.
‘Greetings’
‘Mrs Pollock’
Green leaf, wide white border, and narrow
red zone. A slow growing cultivar. Flowers
are reddish orange.
‘Happy Thought’
Green, ruffled leaf with a creamy yellow
center and slight brown zone. Red flowers.
‘Ivy Leaf Lass O’Gowrie’
The leaves are sharply lobed, as with some
ivies. Green with a white border and purplish-brown zone. Reddish flowers.
‘Leamington’
A green leaf with a wide creamy white edge.
Different from our other green and white
cultivars because of its purplish flowers.
‘Mrs Pollock’
A tricolor variety, with a greenish center,
dark brown zone, and wide yellow edge.
flowers are reddish orange.
‘Platinum’
‘Cherry Sundae’
Green leaf and a wide white edge and slight
purple zone. Flowers are double and bright
red
‘Dolly Vardon’
A tricolor variety, with a greenish center,
reddish zone, and wide, white border. Flowers are reddish.
‘Flower of Spring’
Green leaf with a creamy white edging. Red
flowers.
A grey-green leaf with a very narrow edging
of white. Flowers are salmon.
‘Santa Maria’
Green foliage edged with white and a with
a faint dark zone. Flowers are reddish pink.
‘Skies of Italy’
The leaf is sharply lobed, with yellow edging and a reddish brown zone. Reddish
orange flowers.
‘Mrs Pat’
‘Happy Thought’
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Pelargonium/dwarf and miniature
geraniums
Dwarf and miniature pelargoniums are
smaller cultivars of the more common
zonal pelargoniums. Dwarfs grown in
a 4” pot usually reach a height of 5-8”.
Miniatures are under 5”. They will add
nice color for sunny windowsills, porches
and garden rooms.
‘Black Sally’
Dwarf, with bright reddish orange flowers
and very dark green, purplish foliage.
‘Capel’
Dwarf, with deep, double red flowers.
‘Cupid’
Dwarf, with double red flowers. Upper petals are darker then the lower ones.
‘Elmsett’
Miniature, with pale pinkish white flowers
that are speckled with red. Foliage is bright
golden yellow with a medium dark zonation.
‘Firefly’
Miniature, with dark green leaves and double red flowers.
‘Francis Parrett’
A dwarf, with double, reddish purple flowers and medium green foliage.
‘Jupiter’
a miniature, with single, rosy red flowers
and dark green foliage.
‘Melanie’
Miniature, with double pink flowers with a
darker blush. dark green leaves.
‘Memento’
Miniature, with double reddish salmon
flowers and dark green foliage
‘Morval’
Dwarf, with double light pink flowers and
golden yellow foliage with a pretty reddish
brown zonation
‘Orion’
a miniature, with double reddish orange
flowers and and deep green leaves with a
darker zonation.
‘Rebecca’
Dwarf, with double, reddish pink flowers.
‘Shirley Anne’
Dwarf, with double rosy pink flowers.
‘Spray Paint’
Miniature, with light pink flowers speckled
with darker pink.
‘Trudie’
Miniature, with single rosy pink flowers.
The leaves are green with a silveryy cast
and a dark zonation.
‘Winnie Read’
A dwarf, with double pink flowers and dark
green foliage.
Pelargonium/stellar varieties
-So named because of the star-like shape
of the leaves. The flower petals are long
and narrow.; the growth is dense and
compact.
‘Flamingo Dancer’
A stellar type, with green, pointed lobed
leaves with a dark splotch in their centers.
Small, single, narrow petaled reddish orange flowers.
‘Golden Ears’
a stellar type, with golden green leaves,
pointed lobes and a large brown center.
Compact growth, reddish orange flowers.
‘Mrs Pat’
Golden leaves with golden leaves with a
wide brown zone. The flowers are light
pinkish salmon.
’Vancouver Centennial’
A stellar, with bronze leaves with a wide,
brown zone. Reddish orange flowers.
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Penstemon
These plants are native to the U.S. and
have long tubular flowers that are very
attractive to hummingbirds. Many species
are drought tolerant.
Penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’
Semi-woody, 3-4’ x 2’. This hybrid Penstemon has delicately colored, violet and white
throated flowers. Nice combined with other
flowers of violet or blue. Blooms throughout the summer. Zones 7-9
Penstemon barbatus subsp.
coccineus
Herbaceous or semiwoody, 3’ x 1½’. Bright
green leaves on somewhat sprawling stems.
Striking bright red flowers are loved by
hummingbirds. Zones 4-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Blackbird’
Semiwoody, 3’ x 1½’. Tall cultivar that produces a multitude of midsummer flowers.
Flowers are dark reddish purple and even a
bit darker at their tips. Long stems offer an
open appearance. Zones 7-10 Hm
deep purple
Penstemon
Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. Not certain which
cultivar this is, but it’s a great plant. A long
bloomer, with large, deep purple flowers
that seldom droop even in heavy rains.
Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon digitalis
Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 1½’. Eastern U.S. native that blooms in early summer with large
spikes of whitish pink flowers. Very hardy.
Zones 3-9 Hm
Penstemon digitalis ‘Huskers Red’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. A selection from
University of Nebraska, which is similar
to above but with the addition of attractive
reddish foliage. Zones 3-9
Penstemon eatonii
firecracker penstemon
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Southwestern native,
with broad leathery leaves and tall, straight
flower stalks. Flowers are bright red. Does
well in hot summers. Zones 4-9 Hm
hybrid Penstemon
Penstemon ‘Eureka White’
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. This hybrid has
bright green leaves and pure white flowers
throughout the summer. Zones 7-9
Penstemon ‘Evelyn’
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 1½’. A neat, erect hybrid, with thin stems & small, rose colored
flowers throughout summer. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Firebird’
Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. A hybrid variety, with
bright red flowers, that blooms throughout
summer. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Garnet’
Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. This hybrid has wine
red flowers and blooms throught the summer. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon grandiflorus
Herbaceous or semiwoody, 1-3’ x 1½’.
Western native has large, showy, bluish
purple flowers in midsummer. Needs a well
drained soil. Zones 4-9 Hm
Penstemon heterophyllus
‘Catherine de la Mare’
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. This hybrid has dark
green foliage. Flowers on the same stalks
vary from pinkish purple to nearly blue, depending on their age. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’
Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. A long blooming hybrid, with deep pink flowers.
Zones 7-9 Hm
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Penstemon hirsutus
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Eastern U.S. native
with light purple and white flowers. Blooms
early summer. Zones 3-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Hollys White’
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. Large flower buds
show a hint of pink, but open to nearly
pure white. Contrasting dark green foliage.
Blooms throughout summer. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon kunthii
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 1½’. The narrow, bright
green leaves are on a bushy, slightly lanky
plant. The narrow, tubular flowers are bright
red. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Midnight’
Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. A long blooming hybrid, with deep purple flowers.
Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon pinifolius
Semiwoody, 1½’ x 1½’. Southwestern native with trailing growth and small, narrow,
needlelike leaves and bright red flowers.
Needs a well drained soil. Zones 6-9 Hm
Penstemon pinifolius
‘Mersea Yellow’
Semiwoody, 1’ x 1’. Similar to above, but a
bit smaller. The flowers are a nice, light yellow. Zones 6-9 Hm
Penstemon palmeri
herbaceous, 3-4’ x 1’. A stout upright Western species. The thick, greyish green leaves
are mainly at the base. The large flowers are
purplish pink with darker markings. Needs a
dry soil once established. Zones 5-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Pikes Peak Purple’
Semiwoody, 1½’ x 1½’. Another Mexicali
Hybrid, similar to ‘Red Rocks’. Cold hardy
and very durable in a variety of soils. The
flower color is deep purple. Zones 5-8 Hm
Penstemon ‘Purple Passion’
Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. Stiff upright stems
with dark green foliage. Long purplish
pink flowers accenteed with a white throat.
Blooms alll summer. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Red Rocks’
Semiwoody, 1½’ x 1½’. One of a series
of Penstemon called Mexicali Hybrids,
selected from crosses between Mexican
and American wild Penstemon. Dark green
leaves form an attractive mound and the
numerous flowers are reddish purple. More
cold hardy than other hybrids. Does well in
a varietey of soil conditions. Zones 5-8 Hm
Penstemon ‘Red Trumpet’
Semiwoody, 2’ x 2’. Hybrid variety that
blooms all summer if dead headed. Large,
bright red flowers and bright green foliage.
Grown organically, but not certified Organic
this year. Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Scarlet Queen’
Semiwoody, 2’ x 2’. A hybrid variety with
exceptionally large, red flowers with a white
throat. Blooms throughout the summer.
Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon strictus
rocky mt blue penstemon
Semievergreen, 2’ x 1’. This Western native
has several stiff, upright stems with large
purplish blue flowers in early summer. It
prefers full or partial sun and a well drained
soil. Easier to grow in gardens than many
other Western penstemons. Zones 5-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Thorn’
Semiwoody, 2-3’. A long blooming hybrid.
The white flowers have a beautiful rosy
pink blushh around the lip of the corolla.
Zones 7-9 Hm
Penstemon ‘Violet Kissed’
Semiwoody, 2’ x 1½’. A selection from Joy
Creek Nursery, with good growth habit and
very large, violet flowers with a pure white
throat. Grown organically, but not certified
Organic this year. Zones 7-9 Hm
Perovskia atriplicifolia
russian sage
Semishrub, 4’ x 2’. Not a true sage, but the
grey leaves have a sagelike scent. Spikes of
dense violet flowers form a mass of color in
midsummer. Zones 3-9
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Petasites japonicus var. giganteus
fuki, sweet coltsfoot
Herbaceous, 5’ x 3’. If you love plants with
large leaves, this is a great choice. Leaves
up to 3’ across, on stalks 5’ high. Stalks and
flower buds are edible. Prefers moist soil.
Invasive, but does well in a tub. Zones 5-9
Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’
ribbon grass
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Attractive green and
white striped foliage. Ornamental, but very
invasive. Best grown in a large pot with
other grasses or perennials. Zones 4-9
Phlomis fruticosa
jerusalem sage
Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 2’. The attractive mat of
leaves is silvery gray and woolly. The tall
flower stalks are covered with whorls of
bright yellow blossoms. Does well in poor,
dry soils once established. Zones 6-9 Hm
Phlox paniculata ‘David’
Herbaceous, 4’ x 1-2’. Excellent cut flower
and border plant. Large, fragrant, brilliant
white flowers in early summer. Mildew
resistant. This cultivar is a former Perennial
Plant Of The Year. Zones 4-10 Bf Hm
Phlox stolonifera
creeping phlox
Evergreen groundcover, 6-12” x 1½’. A
dense groundcover that is a perfect choice
for full or partial shade. The showy clusters
of purplish-pink flowers appear in early
spring. Zones 3-9. Bf
Phormium ‘Jack Spratt’
Evergreen, 1’ x 1½’. Long, reddish purple,
grasslike leaves make this small cultivar an
attractive plant for the garden or containers.
Zones 8-9
Phormium ‘Maiori Chief’
Evergreen, 5’ x 5’ Thick grasslike leaves
have beautiful coloration. Bronze with maroon red striped foliage that arches at tips
Phormium ‘Maiori Sunset’
Evergreen, 3’ x 4’. Arching wide, grasslike
foliage in shades of orange, rose, light green
& yellow. Tolerates sun or light shade.
Zones 8-10
Phormium tenax
Phormium tenax
new zealand flax
Evergreen, 8’ x 4’. Long. thick, grasslike
leaves with imposing flower stalks. Leaves
used for fiber, baskets, flowers for dye
(browns to pink). Zones 8-9
Phormium tenax Purpureum Group
bronze new zealand flax
Evergreen, 4’ x 4’. This selection has bold
purplish brown leaves and is shorter than
the species listed above. Great in large pots.
Zones 8-10
Phygelius aequalis
‘Yellow Trumpet’ cape fuchsia
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2½’. Not a true Fuchsia,
but it does have long, pendulous flowers.
Blooms throughout the summer. All Phygelius are hummingbird favorites. Need some
shade in hot areas. Zones 8-10 Hm
Phygelius x rectus ‘African Queen’
cape fuchsia
Semiwoody, 3’ x 2½’. Larger than the type
above, with reddish orange flowers. A favorite hummingbird plant in our garden, but
rapidly spreading. Zones 8-10 Hm
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Phygelius ‘Sensation’
Semiwoody, 3’ x 2½’. This new cultivar has
bright reddish magenta flowers. Nice color
change for Phygelius. Zones 8-10 Hm
Phygelius ‘Trewidden Pink’
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2½’. Not as tall or
spreading as ‘African Queen’, and is more
suitable for small gardens or borders. Flowers are salmon-pink. Zones 8-10 Hm
Physostegia virginiana ‘Vivid’
obedient plant
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Dwarf form of the
northeastern U.S. native, with reddish pink
flowers from midsummer until fall. Spreads
rapidly, but can be contained by dividing
older clumps. Excellent cut flower. Zones
3-10 Bf Hm
Plantago major ‘Rubrifolia’
Phygelius
red leaved plantain
Similar to above, but the leaves are a wonderful reddish purple. Zones 4-9
Primula ‘Airemist’
Platycodon grandiflorus
balloon flower
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Balloon-like flower
buds burst open to form large blue flowers.
Medicinal. Zones 3-8
Platycodon grandiflorus
‘Perimutterschale’ (‘Shell Pink’)
Similar to balloon flower, but the flowers are a lovely light pink. Zones 3-8
Poliomintha maderensis
(syn. P. longifolia)
Primula magenta & yellow hybrid
Herbaceous, 6” x 8”. This unamed selection
of the common primrose has bright green
foliage and showy magenta flowers with
yellow centers. Flowers are held well above
the foliage. Very early bloomer. Zones 5-10
Primula ‘Mahogany’
mexican oregano
Semishrub, 2’ x 2’. Narrow, half inch green
leaves have an oregano flavor. Inch long,
lavender colored flowers turn to purple then
fade to white. Blooms all summer. into fall.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Polygonum multiflorum
Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 6”. This
hybrid has bright green foliage and flowers
with large white, ruffle-edged petals. Prefers
a well drained soil. Zones 5-9
foti
Woody vine, 10-20’ x 2’. A fast growing
vine, with red stems, heart shaped leaves,
and small white flowers. Beautiful when
grown on a trellis. Evergreen in Zone 9.
Medicinal. Zones 7-9
Herbaceous, 10” x 8”. This beautiful spring
blooming primrose has dark reddish brown
flowers edged and centered with bright gold.
The flowers are grouped on nice upright
stems. The foliage is a rosette of pebbled
green leaves. Zones 5-9
Primula veris
cowslip
Primula veris
orange cowslip
Herbaceous, 10” x 8”. The tight clumps
of pebbled leaves have upright stalks with
bright yellow flowers in early spring. One of
our first flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-9
Herbaceous, 10” x 8”. Same as the cowslip above, but the flowers are bright
orange. Medicinal. Zones 5-9
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Primula vulgaris
common primrose
Herbaceous, 6” x 8”. This harbinger of
spring has rosettes of crinkled, bright green
leaves and creamy yellow flowers that barely rise above the foliage. Zones 5-9
Primula ‘Val Horncastle’
Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 6”. Small
cultivar has doubled white flowers with a
slight yellow center. Nice for small garden
or rockery. Zones 5-9
Pulmonaria officinalis lungwort
Herbaceous, 10” x 1’. The long, oval shaped
green leaves are daintily spotted with white.
The flowers open early spring - pink at then
aging to blue. Groundcover for a moist,
shady spot. Medicinal. Zones 3-9
Pycnanthemum pilosum
hairy mountain mint
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. The small, hairy
leaves have a very strong, minty scent and
flavor. The green flower heads dry well.
Great bee plant. Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf
Rhus typhina
staghorn sumac
Deciduous tree, 15-30’. This native of the
eastern U.S. is a large shrub to small tree.
The branches are covered with brown hairs,
like a deer “in velvet”, hence the name staghorn. The divided leaves show red fall color.
Dense clusters of fruit are medicinal. They
persist long into winter and are food for
birds. Zones 3-9
Ribes alpinum
alpine currant
Deciduous shrub, 4-5’. Dense, twiggy
growth and small, lobed leaves make this an
excellent choice for a small hedge. Small,
fragrant yellow flowers in spring, and nice
foliage color in autumn.
Zones 4-9 Hm
Ribes aureum
golden currant
Deciduous shrub, 3-5’. This native of the
western U.S. has fragrant yellow flowers in
spring that are relished by early hummingbirds. The fruits are orange or black. Hm
Ribes sanguineum
Ribes sanguineum
red flowered currant
Deciduous shrub, 4-10’. A native of the
western U.S., it has 3” wide, maple-like
leaves and large, drooping clusters of reddish flowers. Blooms in very early spring,
and is a valuable early nectar plant for hummingbirds. Zones 6-8 Hm
Rosa banksiae var banksiae
white lady banks rose
Evergreen or deciduous vine, 30’. Native
of China, this thornless rose is a rampant
climber.The clusters of white flowers are
lightly scented and appear in spring.Great
for covering large arbors.
Rosa ‘Blush Noisette’
Shrub, 6’ x 6’. The original Noisette rose,
raised before 1817. Forms a loose bush that
takes well to pruning or can be trained on
a trellis up to 12’. The clusters of fragrant,
clove scented flowers are light pink and
produced all summer and fall. A favorite of
Thomas Jefferson. Zones 4-9
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Rosa ‘Sally’s Cecile Brunner’
Evergreen or deciduous climber, to 10’. A
selection of ‘Cecile Brunner’, with pinker,
more fragrant flowers. A modern favorite.
Zones 4-9
Rosa gallica var. officinalis
apothecary rose
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. An ancient and very popular
rose. Bristly stems and intensely fragrant
rose colored flowers followed by red hips.
Medicinal, potpourri. Limit two per customer. Zones 4-8
Rosa ‘Peggy’s Pink’
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. Our favorite miniature rose.
It’s covered with white and rosy pink, fully
doubled flowers, throughout the summer.
Slightly fragrant. Wonderfull in a pot or in
the ground. Very cold hardy. Zones 6-10
Rosmarinus/rosemary
This well-known culinary herb is often not
appreciated for its landscape values. It is
evergreen, neat in habit, insect and deer
resistant, and blooms in early spring and
late autumn, when few other flowers are
to be seen.The trailing types are nice over
walls and in planter boxes, but are not as
hardy as the upright selections. All of the
rosemaries listed are now considered to be
cultivars of the same species, Rosmarinus
officinalis.
‘Albiflorus’
Upright, 3’ x 3’. Tall cultivar, with light
green leaves and pure white flowers. Zones
7-9
‘Anna Hulka’
Upright, 5-8’ x 3’. Introduced by the University of California at Davis, it is reputed
to be one of the tallest rosemaries. Bright,
violet/blue flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Arp’
Upright, 3’ x 3’. Reputed to be one of the
hardiest rosemaries. Narrow leaves and pale
bluish white flowers. Zones 5/6-9
‘Benenden Blue’
Upright, 3’ x 2-3’. A fine leaved variety
with a piney scent. Very dark blue flowers.
Not recommended as a culinary, but very
pretty. Previously listed as ‘Balsam’.
Zones 8-9
‘Blue Boy’
Trailing, 8” x 2’. Our smallest rosemary,
with small, narrow leaves and sky blue
flowers. Nice choice for rock gardens.
Zones 8-9
‘Blue Spire’
Upright, 3’ x 3’. Strong, linear growth with
showy, bright blue flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Bonnie Jean’
Upright, 1½’ x 3’. Compact cultivar, with
dark green foliage and dark bluish purple
flowers. Similar to ‘Mozart’, but just a bit
smaller. Zones 7-9
‘Collingwood Ingram’
Semitrailing, 2’ x 3’. The leaves have a
piney scent, so its not a good culinary selection, but its deep violet/blue flowers are
very ornamental. Zones 8-9
common rosemary
Upright, 2-3’ x 3’. Our own seedling selection, it doesn’t have a cultivar name, but is
excellent for cold hardiness. Broad leaves,
with bluish white flowers. Zones 6-9
‘Joyce DeBaggio’
(‘Golden Rain’)
Upright, 2’ x 3’. An unusual variety, with
leaves variegated green and gold. Variegation tends to fade in summer. Dark, violet/
blue flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Gorizia’
Upright, 4-5’ x 3’. Stiff, rigid growth with
very broad, flat leaves and vibrant lavender/
pink flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Herb Cottage’
Upright, 2-3’ x 3’. Our favorite upright variety, it has dense growth, broad leaves, and
very showy, dark violet/blue flowers.
Zones 7-9
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Rosmarinus/rosemary
‘Huntington Blue’
Upright, 2-3’ x 3’. Nice, compact growth
with pale bluish white flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Lady In White’
Primula veris
Upright, 2’ x 3’. Compact cultivar, with
dark green foliage and pure white flowers.
Zones 7-9
‘Lockwood de Forest’
Trailing, 1’ x 3’. Attractive, glossy green
leaves and bright blue flowers. Nice selection for growing over walls. Zones 7-9
‘Madeline Hill’ ( ‘Hill Hardy’)
Upright, 3’ x 3’. Another very hardy introduction. It has pale, bluish white flowers
and broader leaves than ‘Arp’. Zones 6-9
‘Majorica Pink’
Semiupright, 2-3’ x 2½’. Loose growth
habit, with bright pink flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’
Upright, 4-5’ x 3’. Strong, columnar growth
with pale, bluish white flowers and narrow
leaves. Nice as topiary standard. Zones 6-9
‘Mozart’
Semiupright, 2’ x 2½’. Wonderful small
cultivar with dark green leaves and bright
bluish purple flowers. Nice for small gardens and rockeries. Zones 7-9
‘Nancy Howard’
Upright, 3’ x 3’. Distinctive white flowers,
which fade to pale pink. Zones 6-9
‘Portuguese Pink’
Evergreen shrub, 4’ x 4’. A tall, upright cultivar with medium sized, dark green leaves.
The flowers are a nice light pink with darker
markings. Originally collected in the wild in
Portugal. Zones 6-9
‘Prostratus’
Trailing, 1’ x 3’. Narrow, crowded leaves
and pale blue flowers. A nice variety to
grow over walls. Zones 8-9
‘Sawyers Blue’
Upright, 4-6’ x 3’. A recent introduction
from England, it has tall, stiff growth, bright
lavender-blue flowers, and medium-wide
leaves. Zones 6-9
‘Severn Sea’
Evergreen shrub, 1’ x 3’. A trailing cultivar,
with light green leaves and pale bluish white
flowers. Our most winter hardy trailing cultivar. Zones 7-9
‘Shimmering Stars’
Semitrailing, 1½’ x 3’. Broad, dark green
leaves with pink buds that open to reveal
pale violet/blue flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Taylor’s Blue’
Upright, 2’ x 3’. Nice dense, compact
growth. Good choice for smaller spaces.
Bright blue flowers. Zones 6-9
‘Tuscan Blue’
Upright, 6’ x 3’. A tall, broad leaved variety
with stiff growth and dark violet blue
flowers. Zones 7-9
‘Very Oily’
Upright, 3’ x 3’. This cultivar was selected
for its high essential oil content. Flowers are
pale whitish-blue. Zones 6-9
‘Well Sweep Golden’
Semitrailing, 1½’ 2½’. From Well-Sweep
Herb Farm, it has bright golden leaves in
spring, which turn green in summer. Flowers bluish white. Zones 7-9
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Rubia tinctorium
madder
Herbaceous, 1’ x 2½’. Sprawling, scratchy
and weedy, but great dye plant (red).
Zones 6-9
Rudbeckia fulgida
var. sullivantii ‘Goldstrum’
black-eyed susan
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Tough and easy to
grow, this plant thrives almost anywhere
except soggy soils. Large, daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and dark centers are
produced throughout the summer. Great cut
flower. Zones 5-10 Bf
Ruta graveons
Rudbeckia triloba
Herbaceous, 4’ x 1½’. A very late blooming
species, with yellow outer petals and dark
brown center cones. Often behaves as a biennial. Zones 5-9 Bf
Rumex acetosa
garden sorrel
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Excellent, potherb,
with large succulent leaves.Famous for
cream of sorrel soup. Zones 3-8
Ruta graveolens
rue
Semiwoody, 2½’ x 1½’. Lobed, blue/green
foliage and small yellow flowers are attractive. Foliage used as insect repellent,
pods as dried flowers. Some people find the
leaves to be a skin irritant. Zones 5-8
Salix chaenomeloides
japanese willow
Herbaceous, 12’ x 5’. Beautiful spring
display of long, silvery pink catkins that
emerge from shiny red buds. Excellent as a
cut flower. Zones 5-10
Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’
corkscrew willow
Tree, 30’ x 20’. Branches grow into twisted,
spiraled patterns. Can be pruned as a large
shrub. This variety has golden brown bark.
Cut branches great in dried flower arrangements and swags. Zones 4-9
Salvia/sages
There are many species and cultivars.
Most are attractive to hummingbirds,
some are used medicinally, and a few
are culinary (mostly cultivars of Salvia
officinalis). Many are ornamental as well
as useful.
Salvia africana lutea (S. aurea)
Shrub, 3’ x 2-3’. Unusual sage from South
Africa, with small, whitish green leaves and
odd flowers with large, bell shaped calyces
and golden brown corollas. Zones 8-9
Salvia apiana
white sage
Shrub, 4-5’ x 3’. California native, with
strongly scented, silvery foliage that is used
by Native Americans for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. Zones 8-9
Salvia blepharophylla ‘Diablo’
eyelash leaved sage
Semievergreen, 1½’. The attractive, glossy
green leaves have a fringe of slight hairs,
hence the common name. The plant spreads
slowly by underground stems. This selection has brilliant red flowers in late summer.
Zones 8-10 Hm
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Salvia brandegei
Shrub, 4-8’ x 3-4’. Western U.S. native,
with attractive leaves, green above and
white below. Large and sprawling, with
showy heads of bluish purple flowers.
Zones 8-9
Salvia buchananii
Semiwoody, 2’ x 2’. The exceptionally
large, fuzzy, magenta flowers are a real
standout. Slender purple stems and glossy
green leaves add to its beauty. Zones 8-9
Salvia cacaliifolia
cacalia sage
Deciduous or semievergreen, 3’ x 2’. One of
just a few sages that prefers a bit of shade.
It’s a sprawling plant, with light green, arrowhead shaped leaves and flowers of a
nearly true-blue color. Blooms midsummer
to fall. Zones 8/9-10 Hm
Salvia ‘Cherry Queen’
Shrub, 2-3’ x 2-3’. A S. greggii hybrid, it is
not as compact, but has brighter red flowers.
Zones 8-9 Hm
Salvia chiapensis
chiapis sage
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. An attractive, upright
plant, with long, glossy green leaves and
airy spikes of small magenta flowers.
Blooms midsummer on. Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia chionophylla
Semievergreen groundcover, 6” x 2½’.
Grows very rapidly along the surface of
the ground, rooting as it goes. Very unusual
for a sage. The leaves are oval and grayishgreen and the flowers pale purplish-blue.
Spectacular when grown in a hanging basket; stems hang straight down. Zones 8-9.
Salvia clevelandii
blue sage
Shrub, 3-4’ x 3’. A native southwestern U.S.
sage, with aromatic foliage and whorls of
bluish purple flowers. Does well in hot, dry
climates. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia clevelandii ‘Aromas’
Shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. Perhaps a hybrid of Salvia clevelandii and another species. It has
whorls of light bluish purple flowers and
slightly looser growth habit. Fast growing.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia clevelandii ‘Compacta’
Shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. Similar to above, but more
compact. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia coahuilensis
Evergreen shrub, 2½’ x 2’. This sage will
bloom from June until frost, with small,
deep purple flowers beloved by both
hummingbirds & butterflies. Hard spring
pruning stimulates early new growth and
flowers. Zones 8-10 Bf Hm
Salvia coccinea
scarlet sage
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Often grown as
an annual, it is a true perennial in mild climates. Profuse red flowers. Zones 9-10.Hm
Salvia confertiflora
Herbaceous or evergreen, 5’ x 5’. Native of
Brazil, with 8” long, scalloped, dark green
leaves. Flowers are a stunning combination
of reddish brown stems and calyces and
bright orange corollas. Blooms fall and even
winter in frost free areas. Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia corrugata
Evergreen shrub, 5’ x 4’. Native to the
mountains of South America. The dark
green, attractive leaves have a corrugated
texture. Tan hairs add color to the undersides of the leaves. Blooms all summer
with long spikes of bluish purple flowers.
great in large containers. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia disjuncta
Shrub, 3-4’ x 2½’. A fall blooming, Mexican species, with purplish green leaves and
stems and long, bright red flowers. A graceful plant for the border. Zones 9-10. Hm
Salvia elegans
honeydew melon sage
Shrub, 1½’. Compact growth, with fruit
scented leaves and deep red flowers.
Blooms throughout summer. Tea.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia elegans ‘Scarlet Pineapple’
( formerly Salvia rutilans)
Semiwoody, 3-6’ x 3’. Large, sticky leaves
with a fruity scent. Bright red flowers in autumn. One of the last plants to bloom in our
garden, and so valued by hummingbirds.
Tea. Zones 8-10 Hm
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Salvia gesneriiflora ‘Tequila’
Semiwoody, 5’ x 3-4’. Grows 5-6’ in one
season and is reputed to reach a height of
20’ if left unpruned in its native Mexico.
The bright, reddish orange flowers appear
in autumn and are up to 3” long. Fragrant
heart-shaped leaves. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia greggii salmon flowered
Deciduous shrub, 2-4’ x 3’. Our own seedling selection, it has wonderfully warm,
salmon-red flowers. Zones 7-10 Hm
Salvia greggii ‘Theresa’
Shrub, 2-4’ x 4’. A new selection, with distinctively colored flowers: white delicately
striped with pink. Zones 7-10 Hm
Salvia guaranitica
‘Black And Blue’
Semiwoody, 4’ x 3’. Similar to above, but
each flower has a dark bluish purple calyx
as well as the bluish purple corolla. Hm
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’
Semiwoody, 3’ x 2’. A well branched plant,
with broad leaves and spikes of deep purple
flowers. Zones 8-10 Bf Hm
Salvia involucrata
rosy leaved sage
Shrub, 4’ x 3’. Large oval leaves with rosy
purple leaf stems. Long, bright magenta
flowers in fall. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia iodantha
Herbaceous, 6’ x 2½’. A robust, bushy plant
with large deep green leaves. The small,
velvety purple flowers are tightly packed
in whorls, making them quite showy. Fall
bloomer. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia x jamensis
‘Cienega de Oro’
Deciduous, 2-3’ x 3’. One of several selections made from hybrids of Salvia greggii
and S. microphylla. This one has large flowers of a lovely, pale yellow hue. Blooms
from summer until frost.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia x jamensis ‘Devantville’
Deciduous shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. The small oval
leaves are dark green and a wonderful contrast for the warmth of the peachy-orange
flowers. Fall blooming. Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia x jamensis ‘Hot Lips’
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. Very showy flowers, with a
wide bright red bottom lip and white on the
top. Blooms throughout the summer.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia japonica japanese sage
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Forms clumps of attractive, divided, reddish green foliage.
Long graceful spikes bear numerous small,
light purple flowers. Nice and neat and suitable for small gardens. Zones 6-10 Hm
Salvia lavandulifolia
spanish sage
Shrub, 2’ x 2½’. A small, lanky shrub with
gray leaves that smell like rosemary. Flowers in early summer with short spikes of
bluish pink flowers. Needs well drained soil.
Nice small sage for rock gardens.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia leucantha mexican bush sage
Semiwoody, 3-4’ x 2-3’. Numerous spikes
of velvety purple bracts with white corollas.
One of the last plants to bloom in the autumn garden. Dried flower. Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia leucantha ‘All Purple’
Same as above, but both bracts and corollas
are purple. Dried flower. Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia leucantha ‘Eder’
variegated mexican bush sage
Same as Salvia leucantha ‘All Purple’, except the foliage is variegated with golden
green margins. Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia leucophylla
gray sage
Shrub, 3-5’ x 3-5’. Beautiful California native that grows as wide as it is tall. Whitish
gray leaves and numerous whorls of pinkish purple flowers in spring. Needs a well
drained soil. Zones 8-10 Hm
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Salvia lyrata
lyre leaved sage
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1’. Eastern U.S. native,
with a rosette of broad, purple and green
leaves and spikes of bluish purple flowers.
Medicinal. Zones 5-9
Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’
mexican sage
shrub, 4-6’ x 2’. Upright sage with large
leaves that form a dense mound of foliage. Stunning flowers: lime green calyces
and long, dark purple corollas. Cut back in
spring and summer to curb floppy growth.
Zones 9-10 Hm
Salvia mexicana var. minor
Salvia
small mexican sage
Semiwoody, 3-6’ x 2-3’. A fast growing,
shrubby sage. Leaves are smaller than
‘Limelight’ and downturn slightly. The corollas are dark bluish purple and appear in
late fall. Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia microphylla
baby leaved sage
Shrub, 5’ x 3’. Small, fragrant, serrated
leaves with profuse red flowers in mid and
late summer. Takes well to shaping.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia microphylla ‘Dennis’ Pink’
Deciduous, 3-5’ x 3’. This selection of baby
leaved sage has nice bright pink flowers.
Zones 8-10 Hm
Salvia microphylla
‘Wild Watermelon’
Deciduous, 3-5’ x 3’. Another introduction
from Richard Dufresne. This has perhaps
the largest flowers of the S. microphylla cultivars, in a nice, deep pink color. Also a bit
hardier. Zones 6-10 Hm
Salvia microphylla hybrid
graham’s sage
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. The true name for this hybrid
is uncertain, but the plant is definitely terrific. The leaves are smaller and brighter
green than other Salvia microphylla varieties. Flowers are a deep, grape juice purple
and appear all summer. Zones 7-10 Hm
officinalis
Salvia muelleri
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. A sprawling plant, with slender stems, small leaves, and brilliant purple
flowers. Zones 7-10 Hm
Salvia officinalis
garden sage
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. The species from which our
culinary varieties have been selected. Greyish green leaves and spikes of bluish purple
flowers. Culinary, medicinal.
Zones 5-8 Hm
Same as above, but the flowers are white.
Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’
Shrub, 2’ x 3’. A compact, nonflowering
form which is very attractive as a foliage
plant as well as being culinary. Excellent
leaf production Zones 5-9
Salvia officinalis ‘Holt’s Mammoth’
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. A large, productive variety
used for commercial leaf production.
Zones 5-9
Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’
golden sage
Shrub, 1½’ x 3’. The leaves are variegated
green and yellow. Culinary. Zones 5-9
Salvia officinalis minimus
dwarf sage
Shrub, 1’ x 1½’. A compact, small leaved
culinary variety which is nice for small gardens or containers. Zones 5-9
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Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’
purple sage
Shrub, 2’ x 3’. This variety has beautiful
purple foliage. Leaves add a purple color to
vinegars. Zones 5-9
Salvia officinalis ‘Rosea’
pink flowered sage
Shrub, 3’ x 3’. This variety has bright pink
flowers. Culinary. Zones 5-9 Hm
Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’
Shrub, 1½.’ x 3’ The leaves are variegated
pink, purple, & white. Culinary. Zones 5-9
Salvia pomifera
apple bearing sage
Shrub, 3’ x 2-3’. A well-branched, greyish white plant similar to garden sage.
Named because in its native Greece it often
bears large green, apple-like galls produced
by wasps. Culinary. Zones 8-10
Salvia ‘Raspberry Royale’
Deciduous, 2-4’ x 2-3’. Likely a hybrid of
Salvia greggii, this selection by Richard Dufresne has exceptional hardiness and a long
blooming period. Flowers are deep reddishpurple. Zones 6-10 Hm
Salvia ‘Sierra San Antonio’
Shrub, 4’ x 2-3’. A recent introduction, it
has unusually lovely flowers that are colored both light yellow and reddish orange.
Zones 7-9 Hm
Salvia sclarea
Salvia uliginosa
bog sage
Semiwoody, 4-5’ x 2-3’. Forms a spreading
clump of tall, erect stems with whorls of sky
blue and white flowers. Prefers moist soil.
Best bumblebee & Monarch butterfly plant
in our garden. Zones 8-9 Bf
Salvia verbenacea
vervain sage
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Rosette of large, flat
leaves and stalks of bright blue flowers. Medicinal. Zones 6-9
Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. The clumps of broad,
hairy, heart-shaped leaves bear stalks of
purple flowers from early summer until fall.
Sun or light shade. Dried flower.
Zones 4-9 Hm
Sambucus caerulea
blue elderberry
Deciduous shrub, 10-20’ x 6’. This native
of the western U.S. has creamy white flowers followed by bluish fruits in the fall. It
tolerates dry conditions much better than
our other elderberries. Medicinal, culinary.
Zones 3-10
Sambucus canadensis
american elderberry
Deciduous shrub, 10’ x 6’. Attractive compound leaves and heads of creamy white
flowers. Clump forming stems, with clusters
of blackish fruits. Medicinal, culinary.
Zones 3-9.
clary sage
Biennial, 2-4’ x 2-3’. Forms a rosette of
large, sticky leaves the first year, and bursts
into bloom with spikes of pale pink flowers
the second. Medicinal, perfume. Zones 5-9
Salvia x superba
‘Mainacht’ (‘May Night’)
Herbaceous, 1½-2’. Honored as the Perennial Plant of the Year for 1997. A low growing
cultivar that blooms late spring with spikes
of purplish blue flowers. Tolerates tough
situations. Zones 4-8 Hm
Sambucus canadensis
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Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’
golden elderberry
Deciduous shrub, 8-10’ x 6’. Fast growing,
with striking yellow foliage throughout the
growing season, and reddish berries in fall.
Medicinal, culinary. Zones 3-9
Sambucus nigra
‘Guincho Purple’
green santolina
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. Listed previously as S. virens. It has sprawling growth with bright
green foliage and lemon yellow flower
heads. Dried flower. Zones 6-8
Santolina ‘Small Ness’
Deciduous shrub, 8’ x 6’. The foliage is purplish green, especially in spring, and makes
a nice contrast in the perennial border or
among other shrubs. Moist soil. Zones 3-9
Sambucus nigra ‘Laciniata’
fernleaf elder
Deciduous shrub, 8-10’ x 6’. The foliage is
finely divided giving it a fern-like appearance. Clusters of white flowers yield shiny
black fall fruits. Medicinal, culinary.
Zones 3-9.
Sanguisorba officinalis
Santolina rosmarinifolia ssp.
rosmarinifolia
burnet
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1’. Mounds of numerous, compund leaves add a cucumber-like
flavor to salads and vinegars. Zones 4-9
Santolina chamaecyparissus
grey santolina
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. Low, sprawling shrub with
tight, grey foliage and deep yellow, buttonlike flower heads. Takes well to shaping.
Insect repellent, dried flower. Zones 6-8
Santolina chamaecyparissus
‘Pretty Carol’
Shrub, 1’ x 2’. Similar to above, but growth
is more compact. A better choice for edgings and knot gardens. Zones 6-8
Santolina pinnata ssp. neopolitiana
neopolitan santolina
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. Feathery, grey foliage, loose
growth habit. Dried flower. Zones 6-8
Santolina rosmarinifolia
rosemary leaved santolina
Shrub, 2’ x 2’. Narrow, tight, greyish green
leaves with deep yellow flower heads. Aromatic, dried flowers. Zones 6-8
Santolina rosmarinifolia
‘Morning Mist’
Shrub, 6” x 1’. This diminutive plant definitely lives up to its name. It forms a nice,
dense mound of dark green foliage and
never seems to flower. Perfect for a rockery,
trough, or small garden. Zones 6-8
Saponaria ocymoides
soapwort
Herbaceous, 1’ x 2’. Trailing growth, with
dark green leaves and a profusion of pink
flowers in early spring. Doesn’t do well in
hot and humid conditions. Zones 4-8 Bf
Satureja montana
winter savory
Shrub, 1½’ x 1½’. Dense foliage and compact growth can be trimmed to form a small
hedge. An essential culinary. Zones 6-8
Scabiosa columbaria
‘Harlequin’ pincushion flower
Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Great all summer
bloomer for butterflies. Lots of purplish
blue flower heads on long stems. Compact
growth. Can be grown in full sun or partial
shade. Blooms throughout summer and fall.
Nice cut flower. Zones 4-9 Bf
Scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’
water figwort
Shrub, 4’ x 2’. The large green leaves are
crinkled with large amount of creamy white
variegation. Small, tubular, brownish purple
flowers in abundance. Needs a wet or at
least damp soil. Zones 8-10 Hm
Scrophularia californica
california figwort
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. This Pacific Northwest coastal native has large, triangular
leaves and numerous stems of abundant
small, brownish red flowers. Excellent bee
and hummingbird plant. Naturalizes quickly
from seed. Zones 7-9 Hm
Similar to above, but growth is more compact. Nice small shrub. Zones 6-8
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Scutellaria lateriflora
skullcap
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. A rapidly spreading
plant, with small blue or white flowers. Medicinal. Zones 3-8
Silphium integrifolium
rosinweed
Herbaceous, 6’ x 2’. A tall, unbranched
Midwestern native plant with numerous
2-3” yellow flowers atop the upright stalks.
Flower stems rarely flop, making them a
nice tall addition to the perennial garden.
Birds enjoy the fall seeds. Zones 3-9
Silphium perfoliatum
compass plant
Herbaceous, 6-10’ x 2’. A spectacularly
large plant, with 3” yellow flowers in midsummer. An important part of the tall-grass
prairie, it provides food and shelter for butterflies and seed eating birds. Zones 3-9 Bf
Silphium trifoliatum
whorled rosinweed
Herbaceous, 4-8’ x 2’. A large, sunflowerlike plant with whorls of rough, narrow
leaves. The smaller foliage makes it a finer
textured background plant than the compass plant listed above. Zones 3-9
Solidago canadensis
canada goldenrod
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. Dense clusters of
small yellow flowers in late summer and
early autumn. Spreading growth naturalizes
readily. Zones 4-9 Bf
Solidago gigantea
giant goldenrod
Herbaceous, 6’ x 2’. Spectacular late blooming goldenrod. Fat spikes of yellow flowers
are great for bees, butterflies and fall flower
arrangements. Medicinal.
Zones 6-10 Bf
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. A large, spreading
cultivar with good sized plumes of yellow
flowers. A choice goldenrod for perennial
borders. Zones 5-9 Bf
Scrophularia
californica
Spirea douglasii
Deciduous shrub, 3-6’ x 3-4’. Northwest native that forms clumps of numerous shoots
and branches. The rosy pink flowers are in
dense clusters. Prefers average or moist soil.
Zones 3-9
Stachys affinis
chinese artichoke
Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Also called crones. A
sprawling plant that produces fleshy, edible roots used in Asian cooking. Roots are
about the size and shape of a small finger
and are harvested when plant is dormant.
Can be invasive, so plant in a pot or by itself mZones 5-9
Stachys byzantina
lambs ears
Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. Soft grey
foliage on creeping stems, with grey spikes
of pinkish purple flowers. Tea, dried flowers. Zones 4-9
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Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’
Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. This
cultivar has the same silvery-gray, woolly
foliage as the species listed above, but the
leaves are twice as large. The color, size,
and texture of the leaves make a real statement in the garden. Zones 4-9
Stachys byzantina
‘Primrose Heron’
Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. This cultivar also has wooly-textured leaves, but their
color is bright yellowish-green in the spring,
changing to light green in the summer.
Zones 4-9
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’
Similar to above, but this form doesn’t
flower, making it a nice groundcover choice.
Zones 4-9
Stachys ‘Hidalgo’
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. A sprawling plant, with
woolly, greyish green leaves and a constant
supply of pale reddish orange flowers.
Zones 7-9 Hm
Stachys sylvatica
hedge woundwort
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2-3’. Hairy, reddish,
well branched stems with whorls of reddish
purple flowers. Very invasive in moist soil.
Medicinal, dye (yellow). Zones 5-8
Succisa pratensis
devils bit scabious
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. Forms neat mounds
of narrow leaves with branching stalks of
small purple flower heads. Attractice in the
front of the border. Medicinal. Zones 5-9
Symphytum officinale
comfrey
Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. Exceptionally large,
rough leaves with stalks of light purple
flowers. Nutritious potherb, medicinal. Invasive. Zones 5-9
Tagetes lemmonii
lemmons marigold
Subshrub, 3-5’ x 1½’. Attractive divided
foliage with a citrus scent. Small, yellow,
marigold-like flowers. Can easily be grown
in a pot in cold climates. Culinary, medicinal. Zones 8-10
Silphium
perfoliatum
Tagetes lucida
mexican tarragon
Herbaceous or semiwoody, 1-2’ x 1½’. The
licorice flavored leaves were once grown
as a substitute for french tarragon. Easily grown in a pot. Makes a delicious tea.
Zones 8-10
Tagetes nelsonii
Similar in scent and appearance to Tagetes
lemmonii, but with broader leaves and flowers more orange in color. Zones 8-10.
Tanacetum balsamita
costmary
Herbaceous or semievergreen, 2-3’ x 2’.
The broad, flat, greyish green leaves have
a strong spearmint scent, though a slightly
bitter taste. Tea, culinary. Zones 6-9
Tanacetum cinnerarifolium
pyrethrum
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. The white daisylike
flowers are produced in abundance and are
the best source of the natural insecticide pyrethrum. Zones 6-9
Tanacetum parthenium
feverfew
Semiwoody, 1’ x 1’. Forms mounds of
deeply lobed leaves with white flowers that
show a large, yellow disk. Insect repellent,
medicinal. Zones 6-9
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Tanacetum parthenium
‘Flore Pleno’
double flowered feverfew
Similar to above, but flowers are fully double with little disk showing. Same uses plus
an excellent dried flower. Zones 6-9
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Herbaceous, 3-5’ x 3’. Fernlike foliage arising from an invasive, creeping rootstock.
Tall stems with heads of buttonlike yellow
flowers. This is not the same plant as the
poisonous tansy ragwort. Medicinal, culinary, dried flower. Zones 4-9
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum
curled tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Less vigorous than the
common tansy above, it has leaves that are
heavily curled. Seldom flowers. Zones 4-9
Teucrium chamaedrys
wall germander
Evergreen shrub, 1’ x 1’. A compact, dense
plant with small, dark green leaves. Easily
trimmed into a short edging hedge or as part
of a knot garden. Flowers are short spikes of
bright reddish purple.The form we sell is not
invasive and easy to keep as a small shrub.
Zones 6-9
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’
tree germander
Evergreen shrub, 4-6’. Greyish stems and
leaves with bright blue flowers throughout
the summer. The dense growth makes it
wonderful for a large background shrub.
Aromatic. Zones 7-9
Teucrium hircanicum
Semiwoody, 2’ x 1’. Long, dense spikes of
rosy flowers. Nice in small space.Zones 6-9
Teucrium marum
cat thyme
Shrub, 1½’ x 1’. Not a true thyme, but the
grey leaves are similar in appearance. Pungent odor. Medicinal, and attractive to cats.
Zones 8-9
Thymus/thymes
There are many species and cultivars of
thymes. Some form neat little shrubs,
others mounds of trailing woody stems,
while others flat mats. Many are culinary,
but some are simply, and beautifully,
ornamental. Most attract bees &
butterflies. We have used the work of
Harriet Flannery Phillips, when possible,
to standardize our nomenclature.
‘Annie Hall’–
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus cv.
Mat forming, with bright green, sweetly fragrant leaves. Rose colored flowers in early
summer. Zones 5-9
‘Broadleaf English’
Low, mounding shrub, to 10”, with dark
green leaves and pale lavender flowers. Excellent culinary variety. Zones 5-9
caraway thyme
Thymus herba-barona
Groundcover. Low, mounding groundcover
4” high. Pinkish flowers in summer. The
dark green leaves smell just like caraway.
Zones 7-9
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
cicilian thyme
Thymus cilicius
shrub, 6” x 1½’. Small, drooping shrub with
tight, deep green, triangular leaves. The
dense clusters of bright reddish purple flowers are very showy. Culinary, medicinal.
Zones 6-9
crimson thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
‘Coccineus’
Mat forming, with dark green leaves and
intensely colored, magenta flowers. Nice for
between stepping stones. Zones 5-9
Thymus
elfin thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Elfin’
Very similar to minus thyme, but the
leaves are even smaller.
golden lemon
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Aureus’
Shrub, 10”. The roundish leaves are variegated green and gold and have a nice lemon
scent and flavor. Zones 7-9
‘Goldstream’
Close mats of dark green foliage which
show gold flecks throughout the summer.
Lemon scent. Zones 5-9
‘Grey Hill’
Shrub, to 10”, similar to ‘Narrow Leaf
French’, but with greyer foliage. Culinary.
Zones 5-9
‘Lemon Frost’
Mats of shiny green leaves with a lemon
scent. Covered with pure white flowers in
early summer and again in fall. Zones 5-9
‘Linear Leaf Lilac’
A low growing, nearly flat thyme with very
narrow, dark green leaves and bright pink
flowers. Zones 5-9
‘Long Leaf Gray’
Broad, spreading, trailing plant forming
mounds 10” high. Long, narrow, grayish
green leaves and bright pinkish purple flowers. Zones 5-9
minus thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
‘Minor’
Forms a very low mat of small leaves, with
abundant pink flowers in summer. Wonderful grown over rocks. Zones 5-9
mother of thyme
Thymus pulegioides
Fast growing groundcover of glossy green,
sweetly scented leaves with rosy purple
flowers. Zones 7-9
moonlight thyme
Thymus leuchotrichus
Low mounding shrub with narrow, spicy,
grey green leaves and lovely, contrasting
flowers of rosy pink. Excellent rock garden
thyme. Zones 7-9
‘Narrow Leaf French’
Thymus vulgaris cv.
A neat, upright little shrub with narrow
leaves and pale lavender flowers. An excellent culinary variety. Zones 5-9
‘Orange Balsam’
Thymus vulgaris cv.
Shrub to 10”, similar in appearance to
‘Narrow Leaf French’, but the scent is of
bitter-orange.
‘Passion Pink’
Beautiful shrub variety, to 10”, with dark
green leaves and showy, pink flowers in
midsummer. Compact, semiupright. Culinary. Zones 5-9
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
‘Pinewood’ THYME
The name refers to the dark green color
of the leaves and the strong, piney scent.
Forms a low spreading mound, with yellowish stems and pink flowers. Zones 5-9
white creeping thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Albus’
A flat, mat forming variety with small bright
green leaves and white flowers in midsummer. Zones 5-9
Tussilago
farfara
woolly thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
‘Lanuginosus’
Low growing and spreading, with woolly,
grey/green leaves. Produces few, if any,
flowers, and is a nice groundcover choice
where bees are not welcome. Zones 5-9
‘Woolly Stemmed Sweet’
Large, spreading mounds with grey/green,
sweetly scented leaves and numerous small,
lavender colored flowers. Zones 5-9
Tulbaghia violacea
society garlic
Herbaceous or evergreen, 2-3’ x 1½’.
Clumps of long, narrow, dark green leaves
topped by heads of lovely lavender colored
flowers. Easily grown in a pot. Ornamental
and edible. Zones 7-9
Tulbaghia violacea tricolor
variegated society garlic
Similar to above, but the leaves are variegated pink, green, and white. Not quite as
hardy. Zones 8-9
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Herbaceous, 1’ x 2’. Large basal leaves,
shaped somewhat like the imprint of a
horse’s hoof, arise from a creeping, invasive
rootstock. Medicinal. Zones 5-8
Urtica dioica
nettles
Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Excellent potherb (it
loses its sting when steamed or cooked).
Caterpillar plant for several butterflies. Medicinal, dye (yellow/green). Zones 3-9
Valeriana officinalis
valerian
Herbaceous, 4’. Forms neat clumps of
divided foliage with tall stalks of small, fragrant flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-9
Verbena bonariensis
Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 1½’. Masses of tall, wiry
stems topped by heads of tiny purple flowers throughout summer. Zones 8-9 Bf
Verbena hastata
Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Rough leaves and
stiff stems with heads of purple flowers in
midsummer. Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf
Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. Sprawling growth,
covered with heads of showy, lavender
flowers throughout summer. Choice ornamental variety. Zones 8-9 Bf
Verbena officinalis
vervain
Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Small, lobed leaves
with thin spikes of lavender flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-9
Verbena ‘Old Royal’
Herbaceous, 10” x 2’. A sprawling plant
with sweetly fragrant, pale violet flowers
throughout summer. Zone 8-9 Bf
Verbena rigida
Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. Stiff, well branched
stems arising from a spreading rootstock.
Bright purple flowers in compact heads in
midsummer. Zones 8-9 Bf
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Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Veronicastrum virginicum
culvers root
Herbaceous, 5’ x 2’. Slender stems and
whorls of narrow leaves and whitish blue
flowers. Medicinal. Zones 3-8
Vetiveria zizanioides
vetiver
Evergreen, 6’ x 3’. Coarse, clumping grass
with highly aromatic roots. Can be grown in
a large pot. Insect repellent, perfumery.
Zones 9-10
Viburnum dentatum
arrowwood
Deciduous shrub, 8-10’ x 8’. Native of the
eastern USA. Wide heads of creamy white
flowers give way to bluish black fruits,
which are loved by birds. Dark green leaves
have beautiful fall color. Zones 2-9
Viburnum prunifolium
blackhaw
Small tree, 15’ x 6’. Deciduous, with
spreading branches and bluish black fruits
that birds love. Foliage turns beautiful
shades of red in autumn. Nice for a hedgerow. Medicinal. Zones 3-9
Viburnum trilobum
Viola odorata
Viola pedata
birdfoot violet
Herbaceous, 8” x 1’. A very pretty native
violet, named because the divided leaves
resemble the footprint of a bird. The 1”
flowers are on long stalks, with the upper
petals dark purple/lower ones lighter. Partial shade and well drained soil. Self seeds.
Zones 4-9
cranberry bush
Viola ‘Reid’s Crimson Carpet’
Viola labradorica
Viola ‘Rosine’
Shrub, 12’ x 6’. Tri-lobed leaves, with heads
of white flowers followed by scarlet fruits.
Beautiful fall foliage. Nice for a hedgerow.
Medicinal. Zones 2-9
labrador violet
Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 1½’. Pretty
violet, with roundish, purple tinged leaves
and bright lavender-blue flowers in spring.
Nice groundcover for shady places.
Zones 3-9
Viola ‘Mrs.David Lloyd George’
Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 1½’. A
beautiful, double-flowered violet. The outer
petals are deep purple, while the inner ones
are white. Partial shade. Zones 6-9.
Viola odorata ‘Lianne’
Herbaceous or eveergreen, 6” x 1½’. A
rapidly spreading violet, with deep purple
flowers and a long blooming season. Prefers
partial shade. Zones 6-9
Herbaceous or evergreen, 4” x 6”. Mounds
of low, dark green foliage are topped by
small, bright reddish pink flowers. Blooms
in spring. Prefers partial shade. Zones 6-9
Herbaceous or evergreen, 4” x 6”. A low
creeping violet with dark green foliage and
light pink, fragrant flowers. Zones 6-9
Viola ‘Royal Robe’
Herbaceous, 6” x 1’. A robust cultivar, with
glossy green leaves and deep purple flowers.
Edible leaves and flowers. Prefers partial
shade. Zones 6-9
Viola sororaria ‘Freckles’
Herbaceous, 6” x 1½’. A rapidly spreading
violet, with pretty white flowers freckled
with blue. Prefers partial shade. Zones 6-9
Weigela ‘Rumba’
Herbaceous or evergreen shrub, 3’ x 3’. A
full sun plant that tolerates almost any soil
conditions. Blooms all summer with reddish
pink flowers. Nice compact growth. Zones
4-8 Hm Bf
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Creating a Butterfly Garden
Seldom does the sight of a butterfly go unnoticed
or unadmired. There are several things you can do
to attract butterflies to your garden: provide lots
of nectar bearing flowers, food for caterpillars,
sunshine, sheltering trees/shrubs, and small mud
puddles.
Butterflies are out in all but the coldest months
and it is important to provide their flowers from
early spring until late autumn. Not all flowers attract butterflies. See Chart #1 for a year-round list
of good butterfly flowers. These are all available
in this catalog.
If you provide a steady succession of flowers, the
lingering butterflies may even mate in your garden.
Each species lays its eggs on or near a certain kind
of plant and its caterpillars are adapted to eat only
(with a few exceptions) this particular plant.
Identify the butterflies in your garden with a good
field guide. In this same book look up what plants
their caterpillars eat. If practical, add some to your
garden to help establish future butterfly populations. See Chart #2 for a list of the caterpillar plants
available in this catalog.
You can’t have butterflies without caterpillars, and
caterpillars eat plants! Plant a little extra for them
and learn to live with their munching. Caterpillar
watching can also be a lot of fun, especially for
children.
Many butterflies, such as swallowtails, are attracted to small mud puddles from which they extract
needed salts for their diets. If you mulch heavily or
use drip irrigation, maintain a small mud puddle.
Remember, too, that many pesticides will kill not
only the target insects, but others, including butterflies and caterpillars. Always use the least toxic
pesticide necessary to control an insect infestation
and use it in as small an area as possible.
The extent to which backyard gardening helps
butterfly populations is uncertain. Certainly, they
may seem overwhelmed by the largescale effects of
farming, logging, urban development, and roadside
pesticides and herbicides. Still, every bit helps, and
you will gain great pleasure from the effort.
Chart #1
Butterfly Nectar Plants
time of
plantbloom
Achillea
Agastache foeniculum
Ammobium
Anthemis tinctoria
Asclepias
Aster
Buddleja
Ceanothus
Centaurea
Centranthus
Coreopsis
Cynara
Dianthus
Echinacea
Eupatorium
Gomphrena
Helenium
Helianthus
Inula
Lavandula
Liatris
Limonium sinuatum
Monarda
Origanum vulgare
Pycnanthemum
Rudbeckia
Salvia farinacea
Solidago
Tagetes
Tithonia
Thymus
Verbena
early summer
summer/fall
summer/fall
spring
summer
summer/fall
summer/fall
summer
early summer
summer
early summer
summer
summer
summer
late summer
summer/fall
fall
fall
early summer
early summer
summer
summer/fall
summer
summer
summer
summer/fall
summer/fall
late summer
summer
summer/fall
spring
summer
Chart #2 Caterpillar Food Plants
butterfly’s
plantbutterflyrange
Anaphalis margaritacea american painted lady usa
Aristolochia
pipevine swallowtail
wusa/seusa
Artemisia dracunculus
swallowtail
wusa
Artemisia ludoviciana
american painted lady
usa
Asclepias
monarch
usa
Aster
crescents
usa
Cassia marilandica
yellows
usa
Ceanothus
hedgerow hairstreak
wusa
Chelone glabra
baltimore checkerspot eusa
Foeniculum vulgare
anise swallowtail
wusa
Helianthus
gorgone crescent
wusa/seusa
Humulus lupulus
comma
eusa
Malva
west coast lady
wc
Passiflora incarnata
gulf fritillary
seusa
Penstemon
checkerspots
usa
Plantago major
buckeye
usa
Populus
white admiral
usa
western tiger swallowtlwusa
Rumex acetosella
little copper
eusa
Ruta graveolens
black swallowtail
eusa
Salix
mourning cloak
usa
Urtica dioica
tortoise shell
eusa/wusa
Vaccinium
bog copper
eusa
Viburnum
spring azure
usa
Viola odorata
fritillary
usa
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abbreviations
eusa
eastern united states
seusa southeastern united
states
usa
wc
wusa
throughout united states
west coast of usa
western united states
Hummingbird Flowers
time of
plantbloom
Abelia
Agastache
Alstromeria
Anigozanthos
Aquilegia
Campsis
Crocosmia
Eccremocarpus
Epilobium
Fuchsia
Hibiscus
Kniphofia
Lavatera
Leonotis
Lobelia
Lonicera
Monarda
Penstemon
Phygelius
Ribes
Salvia
Stachys ‘Hidalgo’
Weigela
summer
summer
summer
summer
spring
summer
summer
summer
summer/fall
summer
spring
summer
summer
fall
summer
spring
summer
summer/fall
summer/fall
early spring
summer/fall
summer
summer
A Hummingbird Garden
The creation of a successful hummingbird
habitat in your garden is easy. Like other
birds, they need food, water, and spots for
nesting, roosting, and perching.
Hummingbird metabolism dictates a diet
high in sugar. A ‘typical’ hummingbird consumes half of his weight each day in sugar,
requiring several feedings per hour. They
obtain their sugar and many other nutrients
from flower nectar. Providing a steady succession of nectar bearing flowers, from early
spring until late autumn, is the key to attracting these birds.
Hummingbirds are particular about their
flowers. They have coevolved with many
different plant genera, like Salvia and Penstemon, and in natural habitats are the primary
pollinating agents of these flowers. These
‘hummingbird flowers’ are often red, a color
which is visible to the birds, but is indistinct
for insects competing for the nectar. The often
long, tubular flowers also discourage most
bees, which cannot reach down far enough
to get the nectar.
Red is the color that gets a hummingbird’s
attention, but they will also sample flowers
of other colors and frequent them if they are
good nectar producers. Conversely, though
attracted to red flowers, they won’t come back
to them if they are poor food sources.
Chart #3 lists the hummingbird flowers available in this catalog. Remember, a steady
succession of flowers is important.
Hummingbirds also consume many small insects which they find at the flowers. A
diversity of flowers promotes a healthy diversity of insect life that is also necessary
for their diet.
A complete habitat also includes trees and shrubs for shade, roosting, perching, and
nest sites. Don and Lillian Stokes, in their excellent work The Hummingbird Book,
suggest willows as a multipurpose hummingbird tree or large shrub. Their flowers are a
source of both nectar and small insects, while the downy filaments which aid in willow
seed dispersal are a good nest building material.
Hummingbirds get their nutritional water from nectar, but they do appreciate a bird
bath. The water must be shallow. To accomplish this in a regular bird bath use another
Plants For Dry Areas
There are many plants that do well in dry areas. Most require regular watering for their first year or two to establish a good root system. Following are
some of these plants that are found in our catalog.
Achillea/yarrow
Artemisia
Asclepias/milkweed (most)
Buddleja/butterfly bush
Caryopteris
Ceanothus
Centranthus/jupiter’s beard
Cistus/rockrose
Epilobium/zauschneria
Gaura/wand flower
Grindelia
Helianthemum/sunrose
Laurus/bay laurel
Lavandula/lavender
Lavatera/tree mallow
Leonotis/lions ears
Lobelia laxiflora
Opuntia/prickly pear
Penstemon (some)
Perovskia/russian sage
Phlomis/jerusalem sage
Rosmarinus/rosemary
Salvia/sage (some)
Santolina
Stachys byzantina/lambs ears
Teucrium/tree germander
Thymus/thyme (most)
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Deer Resistant Plants
Though most people enjoy deer watching, deer can be very destructive in
gardens and home landscapes. Planting with varieties that deer do not prefer is
the best way, short of a fence, to reduce browsing damage. The following list
has been compiled from our own experience, Oregon State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Sunset’s National Garden Book. It is not
foolproof. Deer in different parts of the country may have different tastes. Also,
when natural food supplies are low due to factors such as drought or overpopulation, plants that are normally shunned may be browsed. We welcome your
own experiences with deer and plants.
deer resistant plants in our catalog
Abelia
Aquilegia/columbine
Aristolochia/dutchmans pipe
Artemisia
Asclepias (except A. tuberosa)
Aster
Boltonia
Buddlejia/butterfly bush
Buxus/boxwood
Ceanothus
Delphinium/larkspur
Epilobium/zauschneria
Ginkgo
Hedera/ivy
Helichrysum/curry plant
Humulus/hops
Iris
Juniperus/juniper
Kniphofia/red hot poker
Kolkwitzia/beauty bush
Laurus/bay laurel
Lavandula/lavender
Lonicera/honeysuckle
Myrtus/myrtle
Nepeta/catnip, catmint
Opuntia/prickly pear
Origanum/oregano
Penstemon
Perovskia/russian sage
Phlomis
Phormium/new zealand flax
Phygelius/cape fuchsia
Ribes/currant
Rosmarinus/rosemary
Ruta/rue
Salix/corkscrew willow
Salvia/sages (most)
Santolina
Stachys byzantina/lambs ears
Tagetes/marigold
Teucrium/germander
Thymus/thyme
Viburnum prunifolium/blackhaw
Herbs Too Use For Topiaries
Standards
Aloysia triphylla lemon verbena
Helichrysum italicum curry plant
Laurus nobilis bay laurel
Lavandula dentata
Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’
Leptospermum scoparium tea tree
Myrtus communis sweet myrtle
Pelargonium cvs. ‘Crispum Major’, ‘Frensham’,
‘Ginger’, lemon scented, ‘Lemon Balm’, ‘Nervosum’
Rosmarinus officinalis cvs. ‘Gorizia’, ‘Herb Cottage’,
‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’, ‘Tuscan Blue’
Thymus cvs. ‘Broadleaf English’, ‘Narrow Leaf French’, ‘Orange Balsam’
Spirals
Myrtus communis sweet myrtle
Rosmarinus officinalis cvs. ‘Collingwood Ingram’, ‘Lockwood de Forest’,
‘Majorica Pink’, ‘Prostratus’
Thymus cv. (see under standards)
we have topiaries
Wire Framed
in all sizes
Myrtus communis sweet myrtle
available
at
Pelargonium lemon scented
the nursery
Rosmarinus officinalis cvs. (see spirals)
Thymus cvs. (see under standards)
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visit our nursery
Our nursery is open Fridays & Saturdays, 9AM to 4 PM, April through September. Call ahead if you want to come out on other days. Bring a lunch and picnic
under the old oak tree. Plants come in and out of stock throughout the year, so
feel free to call for availability at (800)8467359. If you know what you want,
call in the order and we will have it ready when you arrive. The nursery has
larger sized plants, plants not found in the catalog as well as topiaries and more.
Prices for plants picked up at the nursery are about 30% less than
listed in the catalog. We also have two big sale weekends each year. If you
want to be notified of the dates, sign up for the email newsletter on our website.
directions to nursery from phoenix
1. Get off I-5 exit 24, Phoenix. Turn west onto Fern Valley Rd
2. Go .30 miles to stop light (gas station on right). Turn right onto Hwy 99/South
Pacific Hwy.
3. Go 1.34 miles to stop light. Turn left onto South Stage Rd.
4. Go 3.42 miles to stop sign (gas station on right). Turn right onto Griffin Creek
Rd.
5. Go .28 miles to stop sign. Turn left back onto South Stage Rd.
6. Go 3.27 miles to stop sign (in Jacksonville). Continue straight. This is now
Hwy 238.
7. Go 19.93 miles to Provolt. Turn left at store onto Williams Hwy.
8. Go about 4.6 miles to stop sign. Turn left, still on Williams Hwy
9. Go 2.20 miles. Williams Hwy becomes Cedar Flat Rd. We are at 970 Cedar
Flat Rd, right hand side of road, just past a sharp bend to the left.
directions to nursery from grants pass
1. Get off I-5 at exit 58, Grants Pass. Drive south towards city center on 6th St.
2. Go through town, about 2.50 miles. After crossing the bridge, continue straight
onto Hwy 238.
3. Go 11.95 miles, then turn (actually looks straight) onto Water Gap Rd.
4. Stay on this road about 6.90 miles. Water Gap Rd becomes Williams Hwy then
Williams Hwy becomes Cedar Flat Rd.
5. We are at 970 Cedar Flat Rd, right hand side of road, just past a sharp bend to
the left.
Drive the lavender TRAIL
& Have Fun At The Oregon lavender festival
Southern Oregon now has a Lavender Trail: a scenic drive which presently
includes 6 lavender businesses and educational gardens in Williams, Applegate,
Ruch and Jacksonville. We are also members of the Oregon Lavender Association (OLA), which promotes a Lavender Festival weekend throughout the state.
This year it is on July 12 & 13. Participants throughout the state, including our
Lavender Trail, will offer various lavender activities and classes and of course
lots of lavender products. For more details, stop by our nursery or visit
our website: www.goodwincreekgardens.com
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perennial plant list • 2014 • see order blank for current prices
all varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted
Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants
size of plant in the description is height x width
all plants are certified USDA Organic unless noted
Ellen Scannell’s Perfect Pound Cake
3 Tbls milk
3 eggs
1½ tsp vanilla
1½ cups sifted cake flour
3/4 cups sugar
1½ Tbls finely ground dried lavender
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
13 Tbls softened butter
1. Preheat oven to 350º. In a medium bowl lightly combine milk, eggs, and
vanilla.
2. Combine dry ingredients, including lavender, in a large bowl.
3. Add the butter and half the egg mixture. Mix on low speed until the dry
ingredients are moistened. Increase to medium speed and beat for 1 minute to
aerate and develop the cake’s structure.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and gradually add the remaining egg mixture in 2 batches. Beat for 20 seconds after each addition to incorporate the
ingredients.
5. Put batter into a greased and floured pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes if using a loaf
pan; 55 to 65 minutes if using a tube pan. A wooden toothpick inserted into
the center of the cake should come out clean.
www.goodwincreekgardens.com l (800) 8467359 or (541) 8467357
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A Book by Jim and Dotti Becker of Goodwin Creek Gardens
an everlasting garden
by Jim & Dotti Becker
Everlasting flowers - those that dry well
while still retaining their form and color, are
easy to grow if you choose the right varieties and know when to pick them. We take
you through the entire gardening year, from
planting seeds to growing and harvesting and
finally to making dried floral designs. We discuss over 40 different plants, including many
unusual gems like oreganos and artemisias.
Our book is well illustrated with full color
photographs, showing both live plants and
dried materials.
“This book will be in one hand and my seed
catalog in the other as I decide on the plants I
want to grow. A quality book.” - Bookwatch
book is paperback, 96 pages, $14.95
Plant Collections - Just $26.95 For 4 Plants - Postpaid
Plant collections are an easy and economical way to choose among some of our most
popular plants. We offer 15 different collections; all are listed on pages 6 and 7. Here are
just some examples.
butterfly collection
hummingbird collection
dianthus collection
scented pelargonium
lavender collection
culinary collection
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presorted
standard
u.s. postage paid
valley web
printing
Goodwin Creek Gardens
P.O. Box 83
Williams, OR 97544
floral notecards
The exquisite watercolor
paintings on these notecards
are by Dotti Becker of Goodwin Creek Gardens. There
are 12 different designs. Each
card depicts an everlasting
flower and includes information on how to grow, harvest,
and dry that flower. Cards
are 4½” x 5½” and include
envelopes.
price: $10.00 per set of 6 (different designs) postpaid