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Here you'll find plants that deserve more recognition in the trade or that are in peak condition for potting right now. Click on the name or image of a plant for more information.

Actaea pachypoda 'Misty Blue' Misty Blue white baneberry White baneberry is a striking, multi-stemmed woodland perennial selected for soft, bluish-green, finely cut foliage. Flowers appear in spring, followed by vivid, reddish pedicels which produce large, white ‘doll’s eyes&... [ More Info ]

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Agastache 'Ava' Ava giant hyssop A vigorous native hybrid with tall spikes of lightly fragrant, tubular rose-pink flowers. ‘Ava’ begins to blooms in mid- to late summer and keeps flowering for 2 to 3 months attracting hummingbirds to her exce... [ More Info ]

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Agastache foeniculum anise hyssop, giant blue hyssop ... [ More Info ]

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Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese' Lady's Mantle Green to bright chartreuse flowers appear in clusters above scalloped, grey-green foliage late spring through summer. Robust and vigorous, Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese' prefers full sun to part shade and has a wonderfully uniform habit.... [ More Info ]

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Alstroemeria 'Mauve Majesty' Mauve Majesty Inca Lily Gorgeous mauve to rose pink flowers accented by dark speckling and creamy yellow throat are sure to catch your eye along the perennial border. This clump former native to South America flowers May through frost; sturdy, upright stems average 15 flore... [ More Info ]

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Alstroemeria 'Tangerine Tango' An absolutely vibrant array of tangerine colored flowers blanket sturdy, upright stems from May until first frost. A creamy yellow throat and deep speckling accentuate flowers. 'Tangerine Tango' puts on quite a show in well-drained, humus-rich soil u... [ More Info ]

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Amsonia ciliata 'Spring Sky' Spring Sky blue star ... [ More Info ]

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Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome' Vibrant Dome New England Aster Vibrant, hot-pink, star-shaped flowers with yellow center accents adorn lance-shaped green foliage through autumn. The compact, mounding habit of this sport of Aster 'Purple Dome' has proven mildew resistance. Reaching between 15 and 20 inches, A. 'V... [ More Info ]

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Baptisia 'Midnight' Midnight Prairieblues™ false indigo ... [ More Info ]

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Bouteloua curtipendula Sideoats Grama This drought tolerant grass is native to open rocky woodlands and mixed grass prairies. The plant features a distinctive inflorescence, an oat like spikelet that originates in a faded purple hue and lightens to tan in the fall. The fall foliage color... [ More Info ]

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Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode' Prairie Lode Sun Drops ... [ More Info ]

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Carex amphibola Creek Sedge Carex amphibola is a widely adaptable native sedge naturally occurring from Texas to Quebec and Georgia to New Hampshire. The compact and semi-erect mound has proven to be semi evergreen (zone 6b) and prefers deciduous shade in upland or even floodpl... [ More Info ]

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Carex eburnea bristleleaf sedge A wonderful naturalizer, Carex eburnea is the ideal native groundcover for the woodland or rock garden. Petite colonies of 6-8 inch long soft, thread-like foliage takes on a spherical shape as inconspicuous whitish-green flower spikes appear in early... [ More Info ]

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Caryopteris x 'Snow Fairy' Variegated Blue Mist Shrub Snow Fairy's outstanding white-rimmed leaves provide a delicate and full texture in the border all summer. Its habit is compact and well-branched, and it shows beautifully in a nursery pot. In late summer or early fall it is topped with airy blue flo... [ More Info ]

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Cheilanthes lanosa Hairy Lip Fern Cheilanthes lanosa is a soft-textured fern with fuzzy green leaflets along a chestnut brown stipe. It is a great choice for rock walls and shady trough gardens, but performs beautifully in average well-drained garden soil and in containers with regul... [ More Info ]

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Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Redshift' Redshift Tickseed ... [ More Info ]

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Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Full Moon' Full Moon Tickseed The premiere introduction of the Big Bang series from breeder Darrell Probst. Large, canary yellow, single daisy-shaped blooms reach a full 3 inches in diameter. Well-branched, compact stems with medium sized leaves create a mounding habit. 'Full Moo... [ More Info ]

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Coreopsis verticillata 'Route 66' Route 66 Tickseed Get your kicks with 'Route 66'! 'Route 66' was discovered in 2005 as a seedling in the garden of Patti Bauer, of Bauer's Forever Flowers in Lucinda PA. This new threadleaf coreopsis bears yellow flowers with a ring of burgundy around the crown tha... [ More Info ]

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Coreopsis verticillata 'Sienna Sunset' Sienna Sunset Tickseed 'Sienna Sunset' parades its attention-grabbing flower color while still sharing all the same terrific qualities as its parent, Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee'. It is outstanding when planted in masses, displaying a long bloom time and large burnt sienna col... [ More Info ]

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Delosperma 'Osberg' Succulent, spreading, dark green foliage of Delosperma 'Osberg' produces dazzling white star-shaped flowers accented by a yellow center. Though diminutive in stature, flowers consistently blanket the foliage throughout the season. Reaching nearly 3 i... [ More Info ]

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Delosperma dyeri Ice Plant Starburst-shaped flowers of Delosperma dyeri decorate succulent foliage in shades of orange and coral from April to September. Creeping, dark green, succulent foliage reaches 3 inches in height and spreads approximately 15 inches. Recently rediscover... [ More Info ]

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Dennstaedtia punctilobula Hay-scented Fern This common North American native has beautiful hairy fronds, oval-oblong in outline, yellow-green in color, thin textured and smells like new mown hay when crushed. It is found on open sandy meadows and thinly wooded slopes and is the first fern to ... [ More Info ]

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' Goldtau tufted hair grass ... [ More Info ]

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Dicentra 'Burning Hearts' Burning Hearts bleeding heart Deep red, heart-shaped flowers are lined in white and create a delightful contrast as they gently float above low tufts of highly dissected, feather-like, blue-gray foliage. A woodland garden gem, ‘Burning Hearts’ was selected for comp... [ More Info ]

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Echinacea Conefections™ 'Milkshake' Milkshake Coneflower Milkshake boasts fully double pompom-like flowers in shades of white to creamy white (think scoops of vanilla ice cream). Rather than the traditional cone, Milkshake consists of long tubular flowers and at the center of the cone th... [ More Info ]

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Gaillardia aristata 'Burgundy' Burgundy Blanket Flower Deep burgundy blooms are 3" across with a button-like center which emerges bright yellow and then slowly changes to velvety red. Flowers bloom coming continuously from early summer into the fall, gracing gardens and containers alike with fresh vibran... [ More Info ]

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Gentiana clausa Bottle Gentian The brilliant violet blue flowers of this native bring a sense of mystery and anticipation to the woodland garden. The flowers never fully open, but have a narrow space at the top that allows bees to work their way inside. When the... [ More Info ]

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Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' Wild Cranesbill We are very excited to offer our own selection from the woods of Landenberg! Pale lavender-pink flowers over very attractive red-brown foliage. A bold new look for our native cranesbill, useful for groundcover or shade garden feature plant. G. macula... [ More Info ]

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Geum x 'Flames of Passion' Avens This Future Plants introduction is a Piet Oudolf selection that is compact and flowers very freely. Bright fire red flowers, on the orange side, appear in late April and May on deep wine red stems. A super combo with Thermopsis 'Sophia', as they both... [ More Info ]

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Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Variegata' Hakon Grass This exceptionally elegant grass deserves a spot in every garden with its graceful habit and easy culture. Narrow stripes of creamy white accent each deep green leaf providing a bright glimmer as the leaves sway gently in the breeze. Taller than othe... [ More Info ]

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Helenium x 'Mardi Gras' Helen's Flower Helenium 'Mardi Gras' produces a festival of multicolored blooms jazzes up the garden for six to eight weeks in mid to late summer. Yellow petals are lavishly edged with bright orange red, aging to clear red edged in gold, all surrounding deep chest... [ More Info ]

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Helianthus salicifolius 'Low Down' Dwarf Perennial Sunflower So, you've never grown this sunflower because it is impossible to keep in a container, right? Not any more! This diminutive version reaches only 18" by the time it blooms, but has the flower power of its 8' cousins. No pinching, staking or cussing re... [ More Info ]

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Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' Willow leaf Sunflower An explosion of golden yellow flowers combined with a manageable height makes this a superior selection. Despite its name, this plant can be found literally blanketed in flowers in the late summer and into the fall when most other Helianthus are past... [ More Info ]

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Helianthus x multiflorus 'Sunshine Daydream' Sunshine Daydream False Sunflower Sunshine Daydream was found as a branch sport of 'Capenoch Star'. This selection has fully double blooms with petals that re-curve toward the stem. Capenoch Star has small, true sunflower-like blooms. This selection has also been compared to 'Flore P... [ More Info ]

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Helleborus Brandywine™ Lenten Rose We are delighted to have introduced this magnificent new series from Hellebore breeder David Culp! His 15 years of breeding using rare species and prized selections from collectors and specialty nurseries has produced a premium strain with clear colo... [ More Info ]

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Heuchera x 'Encore' Alumroot This new Heuchera hybrid starts out with young, deep, rose-purple colored leaves with light silvering, darker veins, and vibrant reddish-purple undersides in spring. They mature to a light rose with a heavy silver overlay and smoky purple veins. Enco... [ More Info ]

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Heuchera x 'Miracle' Alumroot New from the breeder of 'Caramel', 'Miracle' is nothing short of amazing. It introduces the colors of Coleus to the perennial market! Foliage emerges chartreuse in spring and develops deep red color as it ages, but retains a bright edge throughout th... [ More Info ]

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Heuchera x 'Blackout' Alumroot This Dirk Scheys introduction is blacker than Obsidian and apparently a more vigorous grower. Contrasting beautifully with the dark foliage, creamy white flowers appear in June and last well into July. Blackout's compact habit makes it ideal for cont... [ More Info ]

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Heuchera x villosa 'Mocha' Hairy Alumroot The darkest of the new H. villosa hybrids from Thierry Delabroye, Mocha is a stunning rich purple that deepens in summer sun. Compact, with nicely arranged foliage, it shows very well in a container and makes an elegant and long-lasting addition to t... [ More Info ]

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Heuchera x villosa 'Citronelle' Hairy Alumroot A happy accident in the production of Heuchera Caramel, Citronelle brings the vigor of the villosas to bright chartreuse folliage for shade. A strong grower with incredible pot presentation, it will delight your customers!... [ More Info ]

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Heuchera x villosa 'Tiramisu' Alumroot 'Tiramisu' is another very showy H. villosa hybrid from Thierry Delabroye, who rocked the perennial world with 'Caramel'. The foliage of Tiramisu is chartreuse with deep plum red veining that fades to amber in the heat of summer, but returns to deep ... [ More Info ]

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Hibiscus x 'Robert Fleming' Rose Mallow Elegant, velvety deep red flowers are plentiful atop a compact and densely leaved plant. Easily the darkest red available, and at only 3' tall, it is one of the best selections for containers. It is stunningly beautiful when in bloom. (Tags will ship... [ More Info ]

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Hibiscus x 'Royal Gems' Royal Gems Rose Mallow Wonderful blooms of brilliant pink grace this compact hybrid from mid to late summer. Foliage transitions into a deep purple when in full sun, providing lovely contrast to the bright, showy flowers. Another great container perennial from the Flemings... [ More Info ]

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Hibiscus x moscheutos 'Torchy' Hardy, deep red blossoms take on a thick, ruffled appearance as they unwind, reaching up to 12 inches across. Bright green, tri-lobed foliage provides an eye-catching contrast against upright, warm season grasses; foliage later transitions to a fall ... [ More Info ]

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Kalimeris integrifolia 'Daisy Mae' Asian Aster Perhaps this should win the prize for easiest plant to grow. It loves heat and humidity and breezes through a drought like a champ. Single one inch, white daisy-like flowers on a compact mound of green all summer. Very unusual and ... [ More Info ]

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Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' cardinal flower Selected by a local Pennsylvania nursery from a batch of seed grown Lobelia cardinalis, the vigor of 'Fried Green Tomatoes' is sure to amaze growers and gardeners alike. Quick to establish, dozens of brilliant red blooming stems appear in late June a... [ More Info ]

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Nepeta x 'Joanna Reed' Catmint Does the horticulture world need another Nepeta? If it's Joanna Reed, then YES! Low growing, very vigorous and incredibly floriferous, this Catmint provides outstanding performance in containers and in the landscape. It has great rebloom when cut bac... [ More Info ]

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Panicum virgatum 'RR1' Ruby Ribbons™ Ruby Ribbons Switch Grass The breeding program of Dr. Mark Brand of the University of Connecticut brings us a hybrid of P. 'Heavy Metal' and P. 'Hans Herme'. The foliage of 'Ruby Ribbons' emerges a blue-grey in spring, continually working up to deeper hues of ruby-red from mi... [ More Info ]

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Phlox paniculata 'Lord Clayton' garden phlox Founded by garden writer Tammy Clayton, Phlox paniculata 'Lord Clayton' is a regal combination of leaf and bloom. Unique, cherry-red flowers add excitement to the perennial border from late June into September. Foliage emerges a deep purple with lime... [ More Info ]

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Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' Jeana garden phlox Found by and named after Jeana Prewitt of Nashville, TN, this selection possesses outstanding mildew resistance with varying shades of sweetly scented, lavender-pink flowers, vibrant midsummer through early autumn. Foliage remains ... [ More Info ]

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Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion' (syn. Gillenia trifoliata) We've been enjoying this great native for many years in our garden, since it was given to us by the Mt. Cuba Center in 2001. We are thrilled to finally be able to offer it to you thanks to a breakthrough in propagation! Porteranthus 'Pink Profusion'... [ More Info ]

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Salvia greggii 'Ultra Violet' Ultra Violet Hybrid Sage An amazing garden performer, Salvia 'Ultra Violet' was selected by Lauren Springer and Scott Ogden from their garden in Ft. Collins, Colorado. An abundance of intense violet flowers adorn dark green, finely cut foliage well into autumn. 'Ultra Violet... [ More Info ]

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Salvia gregii 'Wild Thing' Wild Thing Sage Originally a wild-collected plant in Texas, this hardy sub-shrub was established in the trade by Tom Peace. Stunning cherry-pink flowers surrounded by deep red calyces sit upon aromatic, semi-evergreen foliage attracting pollinators June through Sept... [ More Info ]

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Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' Hot Lips Sage This remarkable, early-blooming, bicolor sage was developed and introduced by Richard Turner of the Strybing Arboretum. Two-tone flowers vary depending on the temperature range; the upper hood is a clear white while the pouched lower lip remains cher... [ More Info ]

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' Prairie Blues Little Bluestem From Jelitto Perennial Seeds, Schizachyrium 'Prairie Blues' is an improved selection of one of the most prevalent native grasses in the eastern United States. Consistent grey-blue, ribbon-like foliage takes on hues of orange and red as the season tra... [ More Info ]

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Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' Solar Cascade Short's goldenrod Delightful, golden-yellow flowers are borne in axillary clusters along reflexing stems from late summer into fall. Reliable, deep green, glossy foliage remains clean throughout the growing seasons. Not an aggressive runner, 'Solar ... [ More Info ]

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Solidago x 'Litte Lemon' Little Lemon Goldenrod This diminuative beauty is exceptionally compact with bright, light yellow flowers beginning in late summer and lasting well into fall. Great shelf life! It is a versatile and easy to grow native that combines well with purple and pink asters both in... [ More Info ]

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Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' Hummelo Lamb's Ear Excellent for flowers and foliage, S. 'Hummelo' hosts a lovely display of lavender-purple flowers atop tall, leafless stems while the stoloniferous nature creates small mounding clumps. Selected for strong flower production, plant health, habit quali... [ More Info ]

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Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' Ironweed This new selection of this Arkansas native comes to us from Dr. Allan Armitage's trials at the University of Georgia. It has lovely fine foliage like Amsonia hubrichtii and is a compact, well-branched and vigorous plant. In late summer it is covered... [ More Info ]

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Waldsteinia fragarioides barren strawberry, dry strawberry ... [ More Info ]

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Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon' Blue Moon Kentucky wisteria Selected for excellent winter hardiness and elegant cascades of sweetly scented 12-inch long, lavender-blue pea-like flowers. Clean, medium green foliage is pinnately leaved. Blooms in succession through summer.  Ornamental se... [ More Info ]