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Here you'll find the new varieties listed in our current catalog along with some things that aren't listed in print. Check regularly to see what we've added!

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&...

Actaea pachypoda 'Misty Blue'

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...

Agastache  'Ava'

Agastache foeniculum

anise hyssop, giant blue hyssop
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Agastache foeniculum

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....
Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese'

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...
Alstroemeria  'Tangerine Tango'

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...
Alstroemeria  'Mauve Majesty'

Amsonia ciliata 'Spring Sky'

Spring Sky blue star
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Amsonia ciliata 'Spring Sky'

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...
Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome'

Baptisia 'Midnight'

Midnight Prairieblues™ false indigo
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Baptisia  'Midnight'

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...
Bouteloua curtipendula

Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode'

Prairie Lode Sun Drops
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Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode'

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...
Carex amphibola

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...
Carex eburnea

Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Redshift'

Redshift Tickseed
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Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Redshift'

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...
Coreopsis verticillata 'Sienna Sunset'

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...
Coreopsis verticillata 'Route 66'

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...
Delosperma  'Osberg'

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...
Delosperma dyeri

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

Goldtau tufted hair grass
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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

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...

Echinacea Conefections™ 'Milkshake'

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...
Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light'

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...
Helianthus x multiflorus 'Sunshine Daydream'

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 ...
Hibiscus x moscheutos 'Torchy'

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...
Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

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...
Panicum virgatum 'RR1' Ruby Ribbons™

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...
Phlox paniculata 'Lord Clayton'

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...
Salvia greggii 'Ultra Violet'

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...
Salvia gregii 'Wild Thing'

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...
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

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...
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

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 ...

Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade'

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...
Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'

Waldsteinia fragarioides

barren strawberry, dry strawberry
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Waldsteinia fragarioides

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...

Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'