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IBERIS (CANDYTUFT) sun-part shade Zones 3 - 9

'Semp.' Cascading over rocks and walls or used as a groundcover. Bright white. 18"h, may-jun. $3.29/$9.99

 

IRIS sun-part shade Zones 3 - 9

A wonderful and diverse group of plants, with flowers in virtually every colour. All have grassy, lance shaped leaves that add vertical form and substance to your garden. Some leaves are also variegated. No garden is complete without at least one representative from the Iris ranks.

'Caprician Butterfly' 8" double white flowers, purple-blue veins. 32"h.

'Cry of Rejoice' Lavender mauve. 32"h.

'Oriental Eyes' Double pale violet with purple-halo around yellow signals. 32"h.

'Pin Stripe' 8" double white flowers detailed with blue veins. 32"h.

'Sensation' Double rich violet blue flowers with small yellow signals. 32"h.

'Wine Ruffles' 8" double grape purple flowers. 32"h.

'Yamato-Hime' Double flowers with broad white petals edged in purple and occasional purple spots. 32"h.

'Yego-nishiki' Large violet blue double flowers. Broad, ruffled petals. 32"h.

ALL IRIS ENSATA $12.99

 

IRIS GERMANICA (Bearded Iris) sun - part-shade Zones 3 - 9

'China Dragon' Bright tangerine blooms with red beards, glows in the garden, early summer. 36"h.

'Dusky Challenger' Giant royal blue standards and falls. Early summer, 36"h.

'Gold Galore' Show stopping golden yellow blooms. 36"h.

'Rare Treat' Giant flowers, white standards, edged in clear blue. 36"h.

'Rock Star' Raspberry-rose standards, pale apricot falls, edged and speckled; late spring and early fall; rebloomer; 30"h.

'So Fine' Pink/lav. standards with dk purple falls, edged in pink. Early summer, 35"h.

'Spartan' Wine red flowers; yellow beards; 35"h.

'Supreme Sultan' Large pumpkin orange standards with dk wine colored falls. Early summer, 36"h.

'Swingtown' Lavender standards and falls. 38"h.

ALL IRIS GERMANICA $12.99

IRIS PALLIDA

'Aureo Variegata' Foliage variegated yellow and green. Fragrant blue flowers. 24"h. $12.99

 

IRIS SIBIRICA Zones 2 - 9

'Lady Vanessa' Velvety-purple falls; white marking; broad pale purple standards; 30"h. $10.99

'Violet Skies' Clear violet-blue with cream signals; 30"h. $10.99

'Welcome Return' Velvety deep purple-blue; reblooms; 24"h. $10.99

 

KIRENGESHOMA (Yellow Waxbells) w Z 4 Ð 9

'palmata' Bushy mound with large maple-leaf like leaves; yellow waxy bell-shaped flowers late in summer; 36-48"h. $10.99

 

LAMIASTRUM (FALSE LAMIUM) part shade-shade Zones 2 - 9

Attractive groundcover for shady areas. Great in containers.

Hermans Pride' Pointed leaves, heavily veined with metallic silver. Forms neat, non-spreading mound, well behaved, excellent for edging. 8-12"h, may-jun. $6.99

 

LAMIUM sun-shade Zones 2 - 9

'Anne Greenaway' Foliage blend of dark and pale green, chartreuse and silver. Spreads to 18" wide. 6"h. $10.99

'Aureum' Foliage goldlen with white line down centre. 8"h. $6.99

'Pink Pewter' Metallic silver leaves, edged in green. Clear pink flowers. 10"h, may-sept. $6.99

'White Nancy' Leaves almost completely silver. Excellent for covering large areas. 10"h, may-sept. $6.99

 

LATHYRUS (SWEET PEA) sun Zones 3 - 9

Trailing perennial vine, climbs on fences and trellises, or clambers over slopes.

'Red Pearl' Great cut flower, a climber, jun-sept. $9.99

'Pink Pearl' Great cut flower, a climber, jun-sept. $9.99

 

LATHYRUS (Sweet Pea) Vine m w $ Z 3 - 9

Trailing perennial vine, climbs on fences and trellises, or clambers over slopes.

'Red Pearl' Great cut flower, a climber, jun-sept. $3.29

'Pink Pearl' Great cut flower, a climber, jun-sept. $3.29

 

LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) sun Zones 4 - 9

Unmistakable sweet fragrance, low woody shrubs. Old fashioned standard, a must for every perennial garden.

'Munstead Strain' Bright lavender-blue flowers.Very fragrant. 12-16"h, jul-aug. $10.99 Field clump

'Silver Edge' Narrow blue-green leaves; margined with a silvery white edge. Spikes of violet-blue flowers; July-August. $10.99

 

LIATRIS (GAY FEATHER) sun Zones 2 - 9

These are popular as commercial cut flowers for their tall, long lasting spikes.

'Kobold' Compact habit, mauve. 24"h, jul-sept. Field grown plants. $10.99

 

LIGULARIA (STENECOPHALA) sun-part shade Zones 3 - 9

Bold background or specimen plants that produce tall clumps of large rounded leaves with upright spikes of yellow or orange flowers in summer. At their best in a cool, moist location, especially beside water. These are long-lived perennials that seldom need dividing.

'Britt Marie Crawford' Deep dark glossy chocolate maroon leaf surface with dark purple undersides. Orange yellow daisies in summer. 40"h. $14.99

stenocephala 'The Rocket' Purple-black stems ending in long bottle-brush spikes of yellow flowers. Leaves are deeply toothed or divided. 4-6 feet, jul-sept. $12.99

 

LILIES (ORIENTAL) sun-part shade Zones 4 - 9

Late blooming and very fragrant, large star-shaped flowers are good for cutting. Winter mulching is recommended.

a. 'Jacqueline' Orange petal flower with a golden centre. 24"h. $5.99

a. 'Orange Electric' Golden orange bands surrounded by pink. 28"h. $5.99

o. 'Starfighter' Wine-red, edged white. 36"h. $5.99

o. 'Stargazer' Red/pink, fragrant! 32"h, aug-sept. $5.99

 

LINUM (FLAX) sun Zones 2 - 9

'saphyr' Blue flowers. 10-12"h, jun-aug. Field grown plants. Blooms all summer. Excellent! $10.99 Field clump

 

LOBELIA (Cardinal Flower) sun to part-shade Zones 2 - 9

'Grape Knee High' A true dwarf lobelia at 20"h; deep purple flowers; blooms from mid summer to mid fall. Prefers moist soil. $12.99

 

LONICERA (Honeysuckle) ---sun - shade Zone 3 - 9

'John Clayton' Beautiful vine; bluish-green foliage; large clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring repeating into summer. Orange berries in fall. $12.99

'Mandarin' Leaves are dark coppery brown and mature to dark green, clusters of 2-3" long tubular flowers are dark reddish-orange on the outside and paler yellow orange inside. $12.99

 

LUPINUS (Lupines) sun-part shade Zone 3 - 9

Excellent for cutting. Plants grow best in a deep, rich soil on the neutral to acidic side. Good drainage is essential. Since Lupins are short lived renew plantings every other year. Do not allow flowers to go to seed as new plants will not retain their hybrid colours. Will tolerate full sun if root system is shaded.

'Gallery' Varieties include blue, red, yellow and pink with white flags. 20"h, jun-jul. $3.29

 

LYCHNIS (CAMPION) sun Zone 2 - 9

They are hardy, easy to grow perennials, mostly for the summer border.

chalcedonica 'Maltese Cross' Scarlet orange flowers held on strong stems. 36"h, jun-aug. Field grown plants. $10.99

 

LYSIMACHIA (LOOSESTRIFE) sun-shade Zone 3 - 9

NOT the same as Purple Loosestrife. These true Loosestrife are moisture loving perennials.

'Golden Alexander' Green leaves, stunning yellow edge. Yellow star-shaped flowers. 24"h, spreads. Beautiful! $9.99

nummularia aurea (Creeping Jenny) Bright golden leaves. Low trailing stems quickly form a bright carpet. Plant in the shade to avoid scorching. 2-4"h, may-aug. $6.99

punctata 'Alexander' A brilliant pink coral which elongates into gold margined leaves with a green centre. Gold, star shaped flowers. Excellent! 24"h, jul-aug. $9.99