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General Plant Information

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(Please note that this is NOT a list of our plant material on hand, just plant information)

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Cardinal Flower, Dark Crusader
Lobelia 'Dark Crusader'
This perennial has velvety red flowers and red tinged stems over dark foliage. Will grow in wet areas. Blooms summer into fall.
- red H x W - 18"   2G    

Cardinal Flower, Queen Victoria
Lobelia splendens 'Queen Victoria'
A vigorous grower with mahogany foliage and scarlet red flower spikes that bloom July through September.
- scarlet H x W - 3'-2'                           2G    

Catmint, Walker's Low
Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'
This groundcover Catmint features light blue flowers from summer into fall. Drought-tolerant.
- light blue H x W -8-10" x 12"   1G    

Cedar, Blue Atlas
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'
This interesting evergreen has silvery blue needles in tufts. Makes a beautiful specimen. Grows fairly quickly in youth, slowing as it matures. Well - drained soil. No wind
H x W - 40' x 30 - 40' 6 - 7'    
8 - 9'    

Cedar, Japanese
Cryptomeria japonica
This fast - growing evergreen has dark blue - green foliage that bronzes in winter. Develops a nice habit without requiring a lot of pruning. Well - drained soil. Wrap with burlap the first winter to avoid wind burn. 5 - 6.5 pH
H x W - 30 - 40' x 15'

6 - 8' B&B    

Cedar, Kashmir Deodar
Cedrus deodara 'Kashmir'
This elegant conifer has silvery blue - green foliage with new growth contrasting nicely as a paler green. Pendulous branches, fast grower.
H x W - 50'+ 4 -5'    

Cedar, Variegated Alaskan
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Aureo-Variegata'
This interesting evergreen has silvery blue needles in tufts. Makes a beautiful specimen. Grows fairly quickly in youth, slowing as it matures. Well - drained soil. No wind
H x W - 40' x 30 - 40' 6 - 7'    
8 - 9'    

Cedar, Weeping Alaskan
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
This interesting evergreen has silvery blue needles in tufts. Makes a beautiful specimen. Grows fairly quickly in youth, slowing as it matures. Well - drained soil. No wind
H x W - 40' x 30 - 40' 6 - 7'    
8 - 9'    

Cedar, Weeping Blue Atlas
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
This tree is a unique weeping form of the large tree with silvery blue needles. Slow growing.
H x W - 6 - 10' 4 -5'    

Checkerberry
Gaultheria procumbens

This native groundcover for light to medium shade is a real beauty!! Foliage has a wintergreen fragrance and the berries are delicious - like toothpaste!! Prefers soils high in organic matter but well - drained.

- pinkish white H x W - 6" x 1'

N 1G    

Chelone, Hot Lips
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Lustrous, deep-green foliage topped by brilliant rose-pink, turtle-head shaped flowers in August and September.  Red stems and bronze-green early season growth.
- rose-pink H x W - 3'x2'                        

Cherry, Akebono
Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
This cultivar of Yoshino Cherry has pale pink flowers & a rounded, spreading form. Rapid grower.
- pink H x W - 25'         1 1/2"    

Cherry, Autumnalis
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
Autumnalis Higan Cherry has semi - double pink flowers and vase shaped habit. Blooms in spring & a bit in fall.
- pink H x W - 25-40' x 20'       6-8'    

Cherry, Canada Red
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red'
A cultivar of one of our native Cherries, this tree is a fast grower with white flowers late April into May. Beautiful red fall color and small red fruits.
- white H x W - 20 - 30' x 15' N 1 3/4"(bluetag)    

Cherry, Krauter Vesuvius
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
This Cherry Plum has purple foliage & pink to white flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Somewhat drought & salt tolerant.
- pink / white H x W - 15-25' 8 - 10'    

Cherry, Kwanzan (Japanese)
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'
This Cherry has bronzy new leaves and spectacular double pink blooms in late April and into May. Interesting coppery bark.
- pink, double H x W - 20 - 25' x 15' 8 - 10'    
2"    

Cherry, Okame
Prunus x 'Okame'
A hybrid Cherry, Okame has pale pink blooms before its leaves in spring & makes a great specimen tree. Hardy with interesting bark & bronze to orange - red fall color.
- pink H x W - 20 - 30' 6-8'    

Cherry, Snow Fountain
Prunus x 'Snofozam'
This small weeping tree is absolutely stunning when covered in white flowers in spring. Blooms before leaves emerge. Remove any 'different' looking branches when noticed. Great specimen tree!
- pink H x W - 20'+ x 15' 1 1/ 2"    
1 3/4"    
2 1/2"    

Cherry, Weeping (Higan)
Prunus subhirtella var. pendula
Higan Cherries produce abundant pink flowers during March or April, before the leaves have emerged. This hardy tree has a fast growth rate.
- pink H x W - 20'+ x 15' 3"    
2 1/2"+    
2"+    

Cherry, Yoshino

Prunus x yedoensis

Yoshinos bloom white to pink before the leaves emerge or as they emerge. Round, spreading habit. Dark purple - red fall foliage. Great as a specimen or an allée. Can grow 1 - 1 1/2' per year. W/D soil
- white, pink H x W - 20 - 30' x 15' 11/2"    
2"+    

Clematis, Gypsy Queen
Clematis 'Gypsy Queen'
 Gypsy Queen has velvety violet flowers in summer. As with all Clematis, keep the 'plant's feet in the shade & head in the sun.' See cultural info for pruning time.
- purple H x W - 10'   N 3G    

Clematis, Jackmanii superba
Clematis 'Jackmanii superba'
Probably the best known variety of all, with 6" deep purple flowers that cover the vigorous vine from June thru August.
- purple H - 12'-18'                           3G    

Clematis, Montana
Clematis montana var. rubens
Montana Rubens has pale pink flowers.  New growth is crimson. As with all Clematis, keep the 'plant's feet in the shade & head in the sun.' See cultural info for pruning time.
- pink H x W - 15'+   N 3G    

Clematis, Polish Spirit
Clematis 'Polish Spirit'
Polish Spirit has maroon flowers that turn to purple. As with all Clematis, keep the 'plant's feet in the shade & head in the sun.' See cultural info for pruning time.
- purple H x W - 3'   N 3G    

Clematis, Shrub
Clematis integrifolia 'Rosea'
This herbaceous perennial Clematis covers itself in pink, bell - shaped blooms from June through August. Flowers are fragrant; not a climbing Clematis. Well - drained soil. An uncommon one.
- pink H x W - 2 - 3' x 2' 2G    

Clematis, The President
Clematis "The President'
An old-fashioned, hardy vine with large purple blossoms.
- purple H - 8'12'                             3G    

Clematis, Tube
Clematis heracleifolia 'Alan Bloom'
Another uncommon non-climbing Clematis, this plant has lovely blue - purple bell - shaped flowers from midsummer - fall. Cut back to 6" in early spring. Drought - tolerant once established. Pretty seed heads in fall. Well - drained soil.
- blue - purple H x W - 3' x 3' 1G    

Clematis, Ville De Lyon
Clematis 'Ville De Lyon'
This vine has watermelon pink flowers in summer. As with all Clematis, keep the 'plant's feet in the shade & head in the sun.' See cultural info for pruning time.
-lavender - pink H x W - 3'   N 3G    

Clematis, Warsaw Nike
Clematis 'Warsaw Nike'
Warsaw Nike has deep maroon purple, large flowers. Absolutely stunning! As with all Clematis, keep the 'plant's feet in the shade & head in the sun.' See cultural info for pruning time.
- maroon purple H x W - 3'   N 3G    

Coneflower, Bravado Purple
Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado'
This hybrid of our native has horizontal petals of a pinkish lavender. A good substitute for Magnus.
-lavender - pink H  - 3'     N 3G    

Coneflower, Bright Star
Echinacea purpurea 'Bright Star'
Petals of pale purplish-pink with darker maroon-purple centers surround a coppery-brown central cone.
- pink H - 36"                       3G    

Coneflower, Goldquelle
Rudbeckia laciniata 'Goldquelle'
Large, yellow, semi-double daisy-like flowers on tall stems.  Make an attractive display from July until frost.
- yellow H - 30"                         3G    

Coneflower, Green-headed
Rudbeckia laciniata
Bright yellow rays surround a green cone in August and September. 
-  yellow H x W - 4'-8'x                     N   3G    

Coneflower, Purple
Echinacea purpurea 'Purpea'
Large, purple daisy-like petals surround a coppery central cone in July through September.  Coarse green leaves at base of tall flower stalk.
- lavender H x W - 3'-2'                       3G    

Coneflower, White Swan
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'
Pure white ray petals surround a coppery-brown central cone.  Sweet honey-like fragrance.
- white H - 30"-36"                     3G    

Coral Bells, Palace Purple
Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
A hybrid of a native Heuchera, this one has deep burgundy leaves & red flowers. Drought - tolerant.
- white H x W - 8-12" x 1' N 3G    

Coral Bells, Plum Pudding
Heuchera x 'Plum Pudding'
A dark - leaved variety with silvery veining & red or white flowers in spring. Drought - tolerant.
- white, red H x W - 8-12" x 1' N 3G    

Corydalis, Yellow
Corydalis lutea
This finely textured perennial has yellow flowers in spring. Good for naturalizing or in the perennial border. Move plants only when young.
- yellow H x W - 12"   3G    

Cotoneaster, Coral Beauty
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'
This great groundcover has small leathery leaves & bright red stems.. Red fruit in abundance.. Well - drained soil. Drought tolerant.
- white H x W - 1 - 2' x 3'+ 2G    

Cotoneaster, Skolgshomen
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Skolgshomen'
Another great groundcover that has tiny white flowers in summer and red berries throughout the winter. Semi - evergreen depending upon cold. Can also be used for soil stabilization. Likes to dry out a bit. Well - drained soil.
- white H x W - 18"+ x 3'+ 2G    

Cotoneaster, Willowleaf
Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repandens'
This great groundcover has tiny white flowers in summer and red berries throughout the winter. Semi - evergreen depending upon cold. Can also be used for soil stabilization. Likes to dry out a bit. Well - drained soil.
- white H x W - 2'x 8' 2G    

Crabapple, Centurion
Malus 'Centurion'
Centurion features rosy red blooms & red fruit from September into fall. Good street or specimen tree. See other Crabs for more info.
- rosy red H x W - 25 x 20' 1 1/2"    

Crabapple, Donald Wyman
Malus 'Donald Wyman'
This Crabapple has abundant single white flowers and red fruits in fall. Dark green foliage and good disease resistance. Rounded habit. Well - drained soil. Somewhat drought & salt tolerant.
- white H x W - 15 - 20'      

Crabapple, Harvest Gold
Malus 'Harvest Gold'
Pinkish - red buds open to white flowers a little later than other Crabapples. Gold fruit; a columnar to vase - shaped tree. High disease resistance. Well - drained soil. 5 - 6.5 pH
- pink buds to white H x W - 30' x 15' 2"+    

Crabapple, Prairiefire
Malus 'Prairiefire'
This Crabapple has abundant single red flowers and red fruits in fall. Dark green foliage and good disease resistance. Rounded habit. Well - drained soil. 5 - 6.5 pH
- red H x W - 15 - 20' 1 1/2"    

Crabapple, Red Jade
Malus 'Red Jade'
This cultivar produces masses of pink buds that open to single white flowers in spring.  Possesses a weeping habit and plentiful winter fruit.
- pink buds to white H x W - 15'-15'                           1 1/2"    

Crabapple, Spring Snow
Malus 'Spring Snow'
This fruitless, oval, upright variety has abundant white, fragrant and showy blossoms in spring.  It is somewhat drought and salt tolerant.
- white H x W - 25'x15'                           1 1/2"    

Crabapple, Sugar Tyme
Malus 'Sugar Tyme'
This Crab has pretty pale pink buds opening to white fragrant flowers. Red fruit; high disease resistance. Well - drained soil. 5 - 6.5 pH
- red buds to white H x W - 6 - 8' x 8 - 10' 1 1/2"    

Crabapple, Tina Dwarf
Malus toringo subsp. sargentii 'Tina'
This pretty dwarf Crab has bright red buds opening to white flowers. Red fruit/ strong bloomer.
- red buds to white H x W - 6' 15G    

Cranberry, Stevens
Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Stevens'
A small, robust, trailing evergreen shrub with thick stems and large dark-green leaves.  Medium-large, glossy dark red fruit with less seeds than other varieties.  Requires very acidic, rich soil and plenty of moisture.
- white H x W - 6"x24"                       2G    

Cranesbill, Dwarf Blood Red

Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

Covered in pink blooms from early to midsummer, this perennial has a low spreading habit. Drought tolerant; scarlet fall color. If foliage gets raggedy, cut to ground to rejuvenate. Well - drained soil.

- pink H x W - 1 - 1.5' x 1' 3G    

Cranesbill, John Elsley

Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'

Covered in pink blooms from early to midsummer, this perennial has a low spreading habit. Drought tolerant; scarlet fall color. If foliage gets raggedy, cut to ground to rejuvenate. Well - drained soil.

- pink H x W - 1 - 1.5' x 1'

2G    

Cranesbill, Nimbus
Geranium 'Nimbus'
Very floriferous, this perennial has lavender - blue flowers. Finely cut foliage adds a different texture to the border planting. See above for cultural info.
- blue H x W - 2' x 2'

3G    

Cypress, Alaskan
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
A medium-sized conifer with a broad, grooved trunk that spreads widely at the base.  Branches spread out and droop with medium-green feathery leaves.
  H x W - 80'x25'                               3.5'-4'    

Cypress, Blue Ice Arizona
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice'
Blue Ice says it all!!! Brilliant silver - blue evergreen foliage and a nice conical form describe this beautiful tree. Great as a specimen. Will tolerate hot, dry conditions. Well - drained soil. No wind. 5 - 6.5 pH
H x W - 30'

N 5 - 6 ' B&B    
6 - 7' B&B    

Cypress, Boulevard
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard'
Boulevard Cypress has soft, finely - textured silvery blue - green needles. A great evergreen as a specimen tree. Well - drained soil. No wind. 5 - 6.5 pH
H x W - 15'

30 - 36"    

Cypress, Columnar Lawson's
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris'
Lawson's Columnar Cypress has blue green foliage with a narrow habit. Tolerates some drought & salt.

H x W - 40 - 60' x 8 - 12'

N 3 - 4'    

Cypress, Compact Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Compacta'
A low-growing, dwarf conifer with a dense pyramidal habit composed of dark green foliage.
  H x W - 8'x5'                                

Cypress, Crippsii
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'
This slow growing tree has rich green foliage with yellow ends. Foliage color is best in full sun. Great as a specimen tree. Well - drained soil. No wind. 5 - 6.5 pH
H x W - 35'+ x 15'

18 - 24"    
24 - 30"    

Cypress, Gracilis Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'
This mid - size variety of Hinoki has dark green foliage &will grow in dry soil. Somewhat drought - tolerant.
H x W - 6 - 8'

3 - 4'    

Cypress, Gold Mop
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Mop'
A mutation of 'Filifera Aurea', this cultivar is a true dwarf with more intense yellow coloration.  Scale-like foliage covers thin, pendulous stems with a relatively low, semi-weeping habit.  Maintains color throughout the seasons in full sun but is susceptible to winterburn.
  H x W - 3'x4'                       3G    

Cypress, Gold Thread
Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Aurea Nana'
This cultivar is not a true dwarf but a smaller version of the 'Filifera Aurea' from which it is propagated, with thread - like golden - tipped foliage. Fades by mid-summer to a green-chartreuse color.  Well - drained soil. No wind. 5 - 6.5 pH
H x W - 6'x7' 15 - 18", 3G    

Cypress, Gold Threadbranch
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'
A semi-dwarf, slow-growing, golden version of the Threadbranch Falsecypress.    Prefers acidic soils. No wind.
  H x W - 15'x15'                         3G    

Cypress, Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa
This tall pyramidal evergreen prefers moist well - drained soil. Grows to 50' tall. Well - drained soil. No wind. 5 - 6.5 pH
H x W - 50' x 15'

6'    

Cypress, Lacy Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lacy'
Dark green, lacy foliage in a mid-size specimen.
  H x W - 12'x6'                         5' dug    

Cypress, Leyland
Cupressocyparis leylandii
Evergreen tree with dark green, fragrant foliage. Requires good drainage. Great as a hedge plant. Grows rapidly when young. Well - drained soil. No wind.
H x W - 60'+

6 - 7'    
7-8'    
Cypress, Nana Gracilis Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'
Don't let the name 'Nana' fool you - this Hinoki reaches 10'+ over time.
H x W - 10 - 15'

21 - 24"    

Cypress, Nana Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'
Nana Hinoki Cypress is one of the smallest known, growing to a height of 3 - 6' tall. An adorable little tree. Well - drained soil. No wind. 5 - 6.5 pH

H x W - 3 - 6'

18-24"    

Cypress, Sungold Threadbranch
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Sungold'
A slow-growing, thread-leaf conifer with vibrant yellow new growth that matures to lime-green.   Mounding, globe-type habit with no sunburn problems.
  H x W - 6'x10'                       3G    

Cypress, Tempelhof
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tempelhof'
This small, dense shrub, eventually becoming conical, has dark green foliage with a slight bronze tinge in winter..
H x W - 4' x 3' 18 - 24", 5G    

 

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