Jovibarba hirta subsp. arenaria
Cool little plants are rosettes of pointed succulent green leaves, sometimes with a flush of purple/red resembling hen and chicks. When rosettes get big enough, they produce babies on little stems extending all around the mother plant. Individual rosettes reach only about 1/4" high and 3/4" wide - perfect for miniature gardens. Easy to grow and divide.
Full sun. Well drained soil. Zone 4.
$
4.95
Jovibarba in fairy garden.
Knautia m. 'Mars Midget'
Pronounced "naughtier", in case you've always wondered and didn't dare to ask. Pin cushion flowers, 2", in a brilliant ruby-red. Blooms early summer into fall. Keep it deadheaded. Great in my pink/red garden. Compact, dwarf plant. Samll container.
16" tall by 12-15" Full sun. Zone 5. Neutral to sweet soil. Border, container, butterflie plant, cutting.
16" tall by 12-15" Full sun. Zone 5. Neutral to sweet soil. Border, container, butterflie plant, cutting.
$
5.95
Ligularia 'Osiris Fantaisie'
Ligularia 'Osiris Cafe Noir'
A new member of the "Osiris" series of Ligularia, this interesting selection emerges very deep purple-black, then transitions through shades of bronze before maturing to olive green. Like 'Osiris Fantaisie', the leaves of this variety are similarly thick and leathery with serrated margins. Yellow flowers are produced on 20" stems in mid to late summer. The "Osiris" series of Ligularia comes from breeder Serge Fafard of Les Jardins Osiris in Quebec, Canada. Intro Year: 2008 Limited supply. Small container.
20-24" tall by 16-20" wide. Zone 4. Neutral soil, average or fertile, moist soil. Afternoon shade from the hot sun. Container, woodland garden, specimen.
20-24" tall by 16-20" wide. Zone 4. Neutral soil, average or fertile, moist soil. Afternoon shade from the hot sun. Container, woodland garden, specimen.
$
13.95
Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
Broad, glossy, dark chocolate leaves with dark purple undersides make an extremely bold statement in the garden. In late summer, golden orange, daisy-like flowers are perched atop purplish-black stems for an all-together captivating composition. There's nothing quite like it! Breeder: James Crawford. Introducer: Cotswold Garden. Small Container.
3-4 ' tall by 2-3 ' wide. Zone 4. Neutral, average or rich, moist soil. Attracts butterflies, deer resistant, woodland garden, rain garden, streamside, specimen.
3-4 ' tall by 2-3 ' wide. Zone 4. Neutral, average or rich, moist soil. Attracts butterflies, deer resistant, woodland garden, rain garden, streamside, specimen.
$
13.95
Ligularia 'Othello'
Round, sometimes cordate leaves with long petioles. Flower stems are dark red, opening to corymbs of orange-yellow flowers. Leaves emerge in spring purple, turning green on top but remaining purple underneath. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting. Similar to 'Desdemona', but flowering earlier. G1
36" tall by 24" wide. Zone 5. Neutral, average or rich, moist soil. Best with moring sun and afternoon shade. Woodland garden, rain garden, streamside, specimen, deer resistant.
36" tall by 24" wide. Zone 5. Neutral, average or rich, moist soil. Best with moring sun and afternoon shade. Woodland garden, rain garden, streamside, specimen, deer resistant.
$
6.95
Luzula 'Ruby Stiletto' NOT AVAILABLE until next spring.
Ruby Wood Rush. An easy and versatile grass-like plant, ideal for massing as a groundcover in sun or part shade. This forms a low mound of dark-green leathery leaves, spreading to form a thick, weed-proof patch, yet not at all invasive. Short spikes of green flowers appear in spring. Foliage becomes a rich bronze-red shade during colder months, hence the variety name. Any brown leaf tips may be trimmed with scissors in early spring. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall. Selected from a wild stand in the mountains of British Columbia. Possibly a selection of Luzula campestris. Limited supply. Small container.
10-12" tall by 10-12" wide. Zone 5. Soil: Normal, sandy or clay. Full sunn to part shade. Accent, alpine garden, border, container, drought tolerant, edging, ground cover, massing, woodland garden, wildflower garden.
10-12" tall by 10-12" wide. Zone 5. Soil: Normal, sandy or clay. Full sunn to part shade. Accent, alpine garden, border, container, drought tolerant, edging, ground cover, massing, woodland garden, wildflower garden.
$
0.00
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' SOLD OUT
Also known as Japanese Silver Grass, there are many selections now available, all providing a wonderful fall display of showy plumes, and remaining attractive all winter. This variety has large deep-pink flowers over an arching mound of green and white striped leaves. The foliage dries and turns a light tan shade for the winter. Useful as a specimen, in the border, or for mass planting. Trim to the ground in late winter or early spring. Clumps may be divided in spring before new growth appears. Small container.
59-82 " tall by 31-35" wide. Zone 5. Full sun to part shade. Soil: Normal, sandy, clay, average, moist, adaptable to pH. Great specimen, deer and rabbit resistant, border, cutting, dried flower, massing, screen, waterside.
59-82 " tall by 31-35" wide. Zone 5. Full sun to part shade. Soil: Normal, sandy, clay, average, moist, adaptable to pH. Great specimen, deer and rabbit resistant, border, cutting, dried flower, massing, screen, waterside.
$
8.95
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' at Rockydale Gardens in Vermont
Monarda 'Pink Lace'
This new compact growing Bee Balm has light pink flowers with a dark purple center cone. It flowers robustly from the first growing season in the ground, ‘Pink Lace’ has aromatic bright green foliage and dark red stems. Along with compact, small growing perennials like Salvia ‘Marcus’. Salvia ‘Rose Impression’ and Solidago ‘Little Lemon’, ‘Pink Lace’ fits into the smallest of flower beds with ease.
Height: 16-18". Spread: 12-15” . Full sun to part shade. Cutting, attracts hummers. Drought tolerant once established. Dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Allow good air circulation around plant to prevent mildew. Stream banks, moist, woodland. Zones 4-9.
Height: 16-18". Spread: 12-15” . Full sun to part shade. Cutting, attracts hummers. Drought tolerant once established. Dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Allow good air circulation around plant to prevent mildew. Stream banks, moist, woodland. Zones 4-9.
$
7.95
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsy
Scores of exciting, extra large, 1 1/2", raspberry-pink, floral tubes with two lips; the upper, narrow and very hairy with stamens; the lower, wide with fine hairs on the lip edges and colorful lines of narrow spots. These large, 3"+, fragrant, flower clusters form at the terminals. The nectar attracts many species of butterflies. Fragrant, minty scent. Small container.
18-24" tall by 18-24" wide. Zone 4. Full sun to part shade. Cutting, attracts hummers. Drought tolerant once established. Dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Allow good air circulation around plant to prevent mildew. Stream banks, moist, woodland.
18-24" tall by 18-24" wide. Zone 4. Full sun to part shade. Cutting, attracts hummers. Drought tolerant once established. Dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Allow good air circulation around plant to prevent mildew. Stream banks, moist, woodland.
$
6.95
