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Carex cherokeensis
Carex cherokeensis
Common Name: Cherokee sedge

Carex cherokeensis is a native sedge with a soft-medium texture. It prefers moist conditions but is adaptive. Grows in part shade but tolerates full sun in the morning. The inflorescence has been noted as insignificant but, we like the little wispy spikes that add a interest in the spring. 

Height: 12-18 Inches
Spread: 18-24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Common Name: Japanese sedge

A bright groundcover for a shady spot, 'Ice Dance' has long shiny leaves trimmed in bright white. It spreads slowly to fill in and make a tidy cover that discourages weeds. Deer and disease resistant, it is long-lasting and easy to grow!

Height: 12-15 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Caryopteris × clandonensis
Caryopteris × clandonensis
Common Name: blue mist shrub, bluebeard

According to Plantipp, the motto of this stunning Caryopteris is big, blue & beautiful! We found that to be true in our own trial gardens here at North Creek. Its powdery grey-green foliage is the perfect skirting to present the long wands of stacked deep blue flowers. The flowers are bigger than other Caryopteris that we have trialed with long wands lasting weeks on end. It is a wonderful addition to the landscape or container garden and excellent for cut flowers. Superior low growing habit. 

Height: 30-40 Inches
Spread: 24-36 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Geranium 'Azure Rush'
Geranium 'Azure Rush'
Common Name: cranesbill

It is low and tidy and gently fills an area with its fragrant foliage. 'Azure Rush' is generously covered with light blue 2.5 inch blooms. Everything that you have come to love and anticipate from 'Rozanne' is true + improved by her lighter blue daughter.

Height: 14-16 Inches
Spread: 24-28 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8

Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Common Name: catmint

Soft, fragrant, gray-green foliage with sprays of large, distinct bluish purple flowers from April to October. Compact, prolific and beautiful! Named for English garden Walker's Low.

Height: 24-30 Inches
Spread: 24-36 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'
Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'
Common Name: Bowman's root

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. 'Pink Profusion' has clear pink flowers that are held daintily above reddish leaves on deep red stems. The best part is the way the flowers shimmer in a light breeze, as though they will take flight at any moment.

Height: 24-30 Inches
Spread: 24-30 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8