Plantlist

Claytonia virginica - Similar in culture and flower as Claytonia caroliniana, but with more elongated and narrow foliage.

Clintonia umbellulata - Let's be adults here and resist all of the Monica Lewinski jokes as we break into discussion of "Clintons Lily" Named for DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828 and a Governor of the State of New York), not Wild Bill Clinton (1946-?) and Prez of the US. Really cool, globular black berries follow umbels of bright white flowers on 6" to 16" stems. This species is stoloniferous and will make a tidy little display clump in just a year or two. She prefers a moist, cool root run in humusy rich soil.

Codonopsis lanceolata, ovata etc. - I say etc. here because I'm muddled in a very confused nomenclature situation. It seems that the species that I've been growing as C. ovata is not C. ovata. According to leading Codonopsis authority, Paul Kneebone, its?????. He doesn't even know but he thinks that its very interesting and unusual. Anyway, what are Codonopsis?? It's a genus of about 32 species of climbing plants in the Campanulaceae family native to Central and Eastern Asia. They seem hardy and easy enough to grow, so stay tuned as this mystery genus unfolds.

Convallaria montana - Our Native counterpart to the early flowering Spring favorite, "Lily of the Valley". A much more graceful plant when compared to its European cousin, with a graceful arching flower stem. 4" - 8" tall and sometimes a shy flowerer, but well worth growing.

Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue' - I've got a love/hate relationship with this plant. The lovely dissected foliage is quite attractive, the flowers are a blue that gardeners would kill for and the fragrance oh the fragrance. But I can't seem to keep it alive in the garden. Everyone that I talk to has the same problem, yet they keep buying it year after year by the thousands. I know that it needs moist shade and can tolerate dry during its Summer dormancy, but.... think that most gardeners would do well to grow it as an annual or tender perennial that you bring a small piece of inside for the Winter. It does well in a pot and will increase so rapidly that all of your friends will have a pot before you know it.

Corydalis incisa - An almost indescribable shade of lavender with dark purple tips is the best way that I can describe the flowers of this bulbous, biennial Corydalis species. The foliage is soft and very dissected, somewhat glaucous and kind of delicate. Lament not that it isn't perennial, as it will set copious amounts of shiny black seeds and you will never be without it. Plants are about 8" - 12" in flower. They seem to do equally as well in sun or shade.

CYCLAMEN

Further information about about hardy Cyclamen can be found by clicking here - Cyclamen article.

Cultural information onC. hederifolium and C. coum.

Information about Cyclamen species.

Cultural information for commercial growers of hardy Cyclamen.

Cyclamen cilicium; A hardy species with flowers somewhat similar to C. hederifolium and leaves somewhat similar to C. coum.

Cyclamen coum - Similar to C. hederifolium, described below, with the exception of a more rounded leaf and even more variable flower color, this species flowers after the foliage appears, usually in November in my garden, and continues through the end of the year.

Cyclamen hederifolium - Where do I begin talking about a group of one of the easiest to grow, most misunderstood plants ? If I can only use one word it would be DRAINAGE! Especially during their short Summer dormant period. What other plant gives you beautiful pink and white pendulous flowers in Sep; Oct and spectacular silvery mottled, immensely variable foliage all Winter? Plant with the bulbs slightly above soil level under a tree for shade and drainage and you'll soon have a huge colony.

Cymophyllus fraseri - Once at home in the genus Carex, this shade loving, unique plant now has its own monotypic genus. The up to 2" wide 12" - 24" long dark green, glossy leaves are a great Hosta companion in your rich moist shade garden. In early Spring, they send up interesting large white, fluffy flowers that resemble Sanguisorba.

Cyrtanthus elatus - Once known as Vallota speciosa, this Amaryllis family member is a tender perennial that when grown as a houseplant, quickly fills a pot and flowers a couple of times a year with pinkish - red huge Amaryllis shaped flowers that last for quite a long time with several flowers per stem.

Delphinium tricorne - A lovely dwarf, ephemeral "Larkspur" for the front of a woodland border. Plants form sort of a mound of dark green dissected foliage and shoot up dark purple flower spikes in early Spring. They never need staking and go dormant after spilling their cargo Of Dentaria diphylla - The common name, "Toothwort" (get it dent=teeth, huh?) is appropriate as the foliage is quite toothed. A very nice clump is formed in full sun or full shade. Pinkish white flowers are held about 3" to 6" above the 12"- 18" plant. Although an early Spring bloomer, the plant hangs around and keeps up its good looks all the growing season long.

Dentaria laciniata - Cousin to the above species, this is a bit more ephemeral. But the foliage is finely dissected and is quite lovely as it whorls itself around the stem.

Deschampsia caespitosa `Northern Lights' - Interesting clumps of variegated grassy foliage. This is a very new introduction and I haven't had much experience with it, but, as a rule they are idiot proof plants to grow. Rarely reverts. 6"-12" tall.

Dianthus andronatii - Probably the tallest Dianthus species that I have ever imagined. Picture florescent pink flowers atop 36" - 48" stems emanating from a clump of finely textured, glaucous foliage.

Dianthus japonicus - Most everyone that's seen this plant has failed miserably in the identification of even its family. With 3" long, 1/2" wide, dark, evergreen, glossy, wax like foliage, this plant continues to confound and amaze. If that weren't enough, stand back in early Summer as it produces large heads of pink flowers that last for weeks. As with most Dianthus, this species is a perennial, but short lived plant although it self sows into a lovely colony and will be around for years.

Dianthus kitabelii- You'd think that you were looking at a difficult to grow, rock garden plant when you see this baby. A 8"-12" cushion of tiny bristly foliage that sends up lotsa 6" stems of extremely fragrant, pure white flowers in late Spring. But noooo, its happy just about anywhere.

Dicentra canadense - Called "Squirrel Corn" by the mountain folk because the little round tubers that they grow from look like corn kernels. It's ephemeral, finely cut glaucous foliage shows off the interesting creamy white, pendulous, fragrant flowers in early April through mid to late May.

Dicentra cucullaria - Somewhat similar to the above but with larger, very interestingly shaped pendulous flowers. Both species are ideal for the front of the woodland border, but should be interplanted with other types of plants due top their early disappearing act.

Dicentra eximia - This species of Dicentra is more suited to the sunnier areas of the garden. I grow it in full sun and also in a part sun bed. It seems to flower at varying intervals throughout the Summer. Plants grow to about 12" - 18" and have very interesting pendulous flowers in varying shades of pink and red . Their shiny black seeds are easy to germinate and before you know it you will have an impressive stand.

Digitalis parviflora- A perennial "Foxglove" that grows from a 6"-10" plant with flowing dark green foliage. In early Summer each plant sends up a slender spike of brilliant yellow, small pendulous flowers. It flowers for quite an extended period and will self seed graciously to form a lovely colony.

Diphylleia cymosa - Stand back and give this fellow some room, especially if your soil is moist and rich. Impressive, large scalloped leaves on 18" - 24" stems. Small white flowers in early Spring followed by dark berries. Foliage holds up well all season long. Prefers cool, really moist shade, but will do well in the average shade garden.

Disporopsis pernyii- Very interesting plant from the Himalayas. The two clones that we are producing are from Elizabeth Strangman at Washfield Nursery in Kent England. One has clear white pendulous Disporum like flowers below the horizontally weeping sprays of dark green glossy foliage and the other form has dark stripes on the flowers. Plants grow to ??" tall and form a clump of 6-12 plants in a year or two.

Disporum lanuginosum - Nodding greenish - yellow bell shaped flowers on a 12" - 36" plant in mid Spring. light green, deeply veined foliage. Neat orange berries in late Summer through Autumn. Loves moist woodland conditions.

Disporum maculatum- What a great delight for very early Spring. Creamy white, frilly flowers festooned with fine chocolate speckles. After the flowers set seed the plant is adorned with pendulous red berries. Plants are 12" - 18" tall and prefers average to moist woodland conditions.

Disporum sessile variegata - Similar in habit and cultural requirements to the above Disporum species. However this variegated form of the Asian species is sort of aggressive. The drier the soil the less vigorously it will behave.

Diuranthera major- A hardy "Spider Plant"??? Yep, not only is this Chlorophytum (Hanging basket house plant) relative, hardy from the rootstock, but it will seed around and form a really cool colony of plants with long narrow foliage and thick stems of unusual white flowers with yellow anthers

Dodecatheon meadia - Fragrant, white pendulous flowers resemble "Shooting Stars", hence the common moniker. A very early Spring bloomer fades away into the sunset once the upfacing capsules of seeds ripen to a rich brown color. This Primrose relative is very easy to grow from seed. Flower stalks emanate from a basal rosette and reach up 12" - 18". A large colony is quite a statement.

Dorycnium hirsutum- Soft, silvery, furry foliage grace this sun loving, drought tolerant Mediterranean native. In the late Summer it is covered with pinkish white flowers. I'm not 100% confident about the hardiness, although it may have been in too moist a location to survive more than a few years.

Echinacea purpurea -

Echinops 'Arctic Glow'- Large white globular flowers on 24" - 30" stems. The lower part of the foliage starts getting a little ratty in mid Summer as the plant comes into flower. I recommend planting it in mid border so that something a little shorter can skirt the lower part of the plant.

Erythronium americanum - The first Wildflower that I learned when I moved to West Virginia and started exploring the woods around my farm. Brilliant yellow nodding flowers over supple, interestingly mottled foliage. Blooms March through April. 3"- 6" tall. Full shade to part sun.

Euonymus fortuneii 'Kewensis' - Adorable little "micro foliage' on a creepy crawly little plant that's a perfect ground cover in a rock garden or just about anywhere.

Eupatorium cannabinum `Flore Plena'- This European "Joe Pye Weed" has lovely Marijuana like foliage, unfortunately without the THC. We'll bail you out if you get busted with it, but no matter how naive your local fuzz is, when they see the double pink flowers that are sterile and last for weeks and weeks they'll ????????????.

Euphorbia 'Chameleon' - Dark burgundy foliage provides a great foil for the small yellow flowers on a 12" -24" plant. Self seeding can be a slight nuisance, but the seedlings pull up very easily.

Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' - Give this baby plenty of room as it loves to sprawl. The brilliant orange Poinsettia like flowers seemingly last for months as they slowly fade. Good cut flower.

x Euphorbia `Jessie' - An interspecific cross between E. griffithii `Fireglow' and E. polychroma with the best attributes of both in a totally different and unique plant. Erect stems up to 36" with brilliant yellow bracts, so intense that the color bleeds on to the upper leaves. But....the real kicker is the bright perfectly formed orange margin around each of the bracts. In tissue culture now, and multiplying quite well, thank you, it will be available to flower for you this Summer in limited quantity. Click for further information.

Euphorbia myrsinites - The bluish/green sprawling stems of this spurge resemble the old favorite house plant "Burros Tail" Brilliant flowers are produced in early Spring at the tip of each stem. I let it seed around the garden and who knows where it will pop up, wherever it does, its welcome.

Festuca `Golden Toupee' - Soft golden yellow mounds of fine textured grassy foliage in the full sun. Slightly greener in the shade. 3" - 6". Average moisture.

Festuca armoricana- The "Breton Fescue" The common name was all the information that I could locate on this plant that seems to be a British native. It's really fine, "Angel Hair Pasta" like texture is a graceful addition to the front of a border. In full sun plants attain a height of about 6" - 9". The tan flowers in mid Summer are very interesting.

Galax urceolata - Full shade to part dun for this acid loving East Coast native. Large, evergreen, glossy leaves and cool white flower spikes in mid Spring. Lovely fall color.

Galtonia candicans - There are three species in this South African genus, this is the most prolific. They're all easy to grow. The 8" - 12" long 2" wide leaves produce a 24" - 36 " flower spike with many pendulous white flowers in mid Summer. Full sun to part shade seems fine. Self sown seedlings make an attractive display over the years.

Galtonia viride - Actually my favorite species in the genus. This is a smaller plant than the above, only growing 12" - 18" tall. It's pendulous flowers are a soft olive green color.

Gentiana fetisowii - A medium sized, 12" - 18" and somewhat sprawling Gentian from India I believe. A reliable, blue flowering plant for part sun and average moisture.

Gentiana tibetica - Large strapping foliage holds up well all season and doesn't seem to garner interest from our slimy, sluggy friends. Makes a good Hosta companion. Unusual, smoky topaz flowers look good even after they are done blooming in mid Summer.

Geranium 'Biokovo' - Copious amounts of pinkish white flowers in late Spring and then sporadically throughout the growing season over attractive somewhat dissected foliage. A former Perennial Plant Association plant of the year

Geranium macrorhizum 'Spessart' - This is a very fast growing selection of the species. The large foliage is fragrant and its dark purple flowers are produced in abundance. Full sun to part shade

Geranium maculatum - Our native woodland Geranium flowers in mid Spring to early Summer. It grows well in just about any soil in just about any location. The variable colored flowers range from magenta to purple on 12" - 18" plants. I'm on the trail of an elusive white form. Stay tuned kids.

Geranium 'Walters Gift' - Very interesting garnet markings on the foliage make this a very worthwhile plant to grow even if it didn't have lovely pink and white flowers. Quick to form a nice clump and happy in full sun to part shade.

Geum `Georgenburg' - Imagine Apricot flowers held close to attractive, evergreen foliage and you'll know this plant. In a year, you'll have a 12" clump from a 2" pot.

Gladiolus 'Green Queen' - My own selection and somewhat similar to the below described, interspecific cross. Lime green flowers, perhaps the tiniest bit showier (I hesitated to use the word gaudy as this is how I feel about most of the modern hybrids) than the species.

Gladiolus x gandavensis- In 1826 in the town of LeMoine France, Louis Van Houte crossed two species, Gladiolus natalensis with Gladiolus oppositiflorus and created the first Gladiola hybrid. What a great feat had he accomplished. For all of the amazing and sometimes gaudy hybrids that followed, this, IMHO (in my humble opinion) is still the best. A 2" pot makes a 12"-18" clump in less than 2 years of graceful iris like foliage. In mid Summer, dozens of 24" stems are graced with the softest yellow flowers painted with a delicate red blush in the throat. And to top all this off, its been hardy outside for over 10 years in my brutal zone 5 garden. WOW!!!

Goodyera pubescens - A cute little woodland orchid species with beautiful, silvery veined foliage and interesting spikes of small white flowers.

Hedera helix `Gold Heart'- You won't mind pruning out an occasional reversion to all green when you see how this English Ivy cultivar glows in the shade with its golden leaf hearts. It's been quite hardy for me for well over 10 years now.

Hedera helix 'Congesta' One of the weirdest plants that I've ever grown. This erect "English Ivy" has the tiniest of leaves that are so close together, you can't even see the stem. I've never grown it outside so I can't attest to its hardiness. Though, it just may be. It is however a plant that's sure to arouse a conversation.

Hedera helix 'Japan' - Not really sure about the hardiness of this one either. Dan Heims gave me a piece of this Japanese named cultivar several years ago. I planted it outside one year and it didn't make it. I haven't gotten around to trying it again, but it makes a great hanging basket plant with its beautiful creamy white variegation.

Hedera helix 'Treetop' - This is the adult form of the species. Named by Richard Davis of Ivy Farm several years ago. It is shrub like in appearance and supposedly hardy to zone 5. Interesting flowers and dark black berries on a 24" - 36" plant.

Hedyotis caerulea - Ahhhh, "Bluets". Formerly Houstonia caerulea. You can give her a new name, but she's still just as sweet as ever. Creamy blue flowers from a tight little clump in the very early Spring. Flowers shoot up about 6" - 9 from the basal clump. Full sun or part shade.

HELLEBORUS

The specialty of the house. We've been breeding our own line of hybrids and growing most of the species for many years now. We will be continuing to add copious amounts of information regarding breeding, propagating and cultivation, including tons of images of our latest selections. So......Keep checking back here regularly.

Helleborus argutifolius - The "Corsican Hellebore" hails from the Island of Corsica. The rich green, slightly marbled foliage is ruggedly toothed an can be sharp to the touch on mature leaves. It is fully hardy to zone 5 and long lived. It's preference is for a sunny location with decent drainage. Plants can get up to 24" tall and about the same spread.

Helleborus foetidus - I probably shouldn't even mention that the common name for this plant is "The Stinking Hellebore", that's a completely false statement! Although shorter lived than most of the other Hellebores, It will joyfully seed itself around the garden to be with you eternally. Plants can reach up to almost 36" in flower during late Winter, early Spring. The green, pendulous, cupped flowers last for weeks at a time when there is little else going on about the garden.

Helleborus foetidus `Sopron'- A selection of the above species made by famous Hellebore explorer, Will Mclewin of Manchester England. Selected from a population in Sopron Hungary for its attractive metallic foliage and more open rather than cupped flowers. A huge plant!

Helleborus foetidus `Miss Jeykll' - Another strain of the species that has huge rounded flower heads with copious amounts of flowers.

Helleborus foetidus 'Marlene' - Yet another selection of Helleborus foetidus that was selected here at Sunshine Farm and Gardens. This selection has extremely delicate, lacy foliage and virtually no dentation on the leaf blades. The foliage is very diminutive and I've included another photo with my hand in the picture for a relative comparison.  It's probably the most graceful selection that I've seen. It's named in honor of Marlene Ahlburg of Germany as it originated in a batch of seeds that she sent to me.

Helleborus foetidus 'Silvertooth' - A spontaneous selection that has arisen here in the garden. Very dramatic silvery leaves with exaggerated dentation on the leaf margins. Large size and stature and really catches everyone's attention as being quite unique. In production now and available in 2001. (for real, Not a space odessy).

Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk' - And finally, the most famous of all the named Helleborus foetidus cultivars, what a dynamite contrast of a deep brick red stem and the lightest lime green petioles and leaves. Size and stature vary with seedlings, but this plant draws you in and blows your mind.

Helleborus lividus - Unfortunately this plant is not hardy in most areas of the US. But it is well worth growing as a tender perennial. It is similar in size and shape to Helleborus argutifolius except that the foliage is wonderfully marbled.

Helleborus niger - The "Christmas Rose" is probably the worlds most famous Hellebore. The common name is derived from the fact that it flowers somewhat reliably around the Christmas Holiday Season. Huge (I've one plant that has 5.5 " flowers) pure white blooms fade into a lovely pinkish hue as they are pollinated. Very easy to grow in the shady border.

Helleborus x hybridus - What can I say about one of the most perfect plants in the world. In case you've been in a cave the last few years, and don't know much about the most popular plant on Earth, I'll give you a brief education here. First of all, lets talk botanical nomenclature and state for the record, that this is the correct, accepted term for what was previously known as Helleborus orientalis.

If you want to know more about why, call me and save me some typing here. These virtually trouble free, evergreen, late Winter and early Spring flowering shade plants, are a complex hybrid of several species within the genus Helleborus in the family Ranunculaceae.

Species include, but are not limited to, H.purpurescens, H. dumetorum. H. torquatus, H. cyclophylus, H. odorus, H. orientalis, H. orientalis ssp. Abchasicus, H. orientalis ssp. Gutattus etc. They prefer rich, moist soil and part to full shade. They can be grown in virtually every state in the United States.

We have accumulated over 50,000 stock plants in the last 10 years and have an extensive breeding program in place. Many of our plants are original pieces of plants that were bred by Helen Ballard, Eric Smith, Marlene Ahlburgh, Gisela Schmeimann, Don Jacobs, Gunther Jurgl, Robin White of Blackthorne Nursery, John Anton Smith, John Massey of Ashwood Nurseries and several lesser know, but important breeders in New Zealand, Australia and Belgium.

The plants that we offer are The "Sunshine Strain" and are the result of emasculation and hand pollination to insure that no plants are "inbred" and that all plants have been pollinated with pollen from other plants.

This is a tedious process that lasts from February to May. In mid May, 4" X 6" drawstring bags are placed over the swelling, pregnant seed heads. These are removed when the seeds are ready for harvest in late June - early July. The seeds are then cleaned and sown in Landmark Brand 288 deep cell flats and kept in an environmentally controlled space until they commence germination in January.

They are then either sold in the 288 cells or potted up into our 2" treeband pots for sale in August of the same year. I could go on and on about these truly unique plants, but I think that by now you get a good idea of the intense efforts that we've put into making them the most colorful, vigorous strain available on the planet today.

NAMED VARIETIES OF HELLEBORUS X HYBRIDUS

A sticky subject to say the least as I believe that too many people are too quick to throw a name on a plant that only is slightly different than a previously named plant of a like species.

However, with Hellebores, it's a different ball game as vegetative propagation is excruciatingly slow at best. With the successes of Tissue Culture that is changing.

Having almost 60,000 stock plants in the ground has given us the edge in selecting worthy hybrids that merit mass propagation. We've started a program to select the 30 best plants every year and put them in TC. We plan to have between 3000-5000 of each in 18-24 months and keep the pipeline full from that point ad infinitum. We chose our first 30 in Jan through May of 1999.

Most are now in TC or getting ready to go under the knife. I had fully intended to photograph each one and run a contest on the Internet for the Gardening Public to name them, however, things got out of control as they usually do in the Spring and I only managed to capture 5 on film. So, here they are:

H1 Inner This clone is exhibiting the genetics for "doubling". The reason for the quotes around the word doubling, is due to vagary of that word. You have to understand a few things about this complex of hybrids that we are dealing with. # 1, the colorful floral parts that we are viewing in Hellebores of this type are not really petals, they are sepals. The petals are in the center of the flower surrounding the anthers and are aborted. These structures are referred to as nectaries. In this clone and similar clones, the nectaries are beginning to become petaloid and to take on the colors of the sepals. The term double would not really apply as there are still sexual part of the flower present. More on this subject later.

H2 Inner Probably one of the most desirable and difficult colors in Hellebores is a good yellow. This is mostly due to the fact that yellow comes primarily from Helleborus odorus and in my opinion, this is a weak grower. It's also difficult to find a really clear yellow. This one is at the top of my list.

H3 Inner One of my favorite traits is spotting. With thousands of different spotted clones, it's difficult to pick a favorite. This is a good uniformly shaped flower with a very clear, pure white background and nice even spotting on all 5 sepals.

H4 Outer There are very few complaints about Hellebores, but probably the one that I hear the most is regarding the pendulous nature of the flowers. So here's the perfect answer to that grumble, color on the outside of the flower, and picotee at that!!!

H4 Inner The inside of the above shows a pure white background with a beautifully picoteed edge, slowly fading as it heads toward the center of the flower.

H5 Inner WOW!!! This has to be one of my all time favorites. The deep rich color, the velvety appearance, the near perfect shape of the flower, the the the - well I'll let the picture speak for itself and you can describe it in your own words.

Helleborus 'Thanksgiving' I just noticed this plant in the garden on Thanksgiving day 1999. It was in full flower. Extremely early for this type of plant. I've seen flowering this early in past years, but the flowers were always misformed and I assumed that they were seasonal variations. These flowers seem perfectly formed and I will mark this plant to evaluate it for flowering time next year. Hopefully, it will be a consistent early bloomer and since the flowers are attractive, well shaped and carry a nice, rich, deep color, be worthy of naming and putting it under the knife for release to the waiting masses. Stay tuned to this channel for further updates.

Back to the species

Helleborus x sternii - To understand the origin of this interspecific cross, you need to know about the two species involved, H. argutifolius and H. lividus. In 1939 Dr. Frederick Stern of the UK crossed the two species and came up with a plant as hardy as H. argutifolius, but with some of the neat marbling of H. lividus. Different clones have varying portions of each of the two species.

Helleborus x sternii 'Boughton Beauty' - A strain of x sternii named by Valerie Finnis in the UK and having greyish, strongly veined foliage, pinkish stems and pink undersides of the leaves. Many plant varieties are traveling around under this name. Our original clone came from WesternHills Nursery in California.

Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret'- In my quest to build a pure species collection of the genus Hemerocallis, there has been one stumbling block, H. altissima, however on that journey, I've met a lovely plant along the way. It seems every time someone sends me a purported H. altissima, its really a lovely cultivar of her named "Autumn Minaret". She Flowers very late in the season with 6' tall flower scapes bearing yellowish orange outfacing flowers and blooming over a long period.

Hemerocallis 'Star Dream' - My favorite yellow cultivar may not seem that dramatic as far as some of the newer tetraploid daylillies go, but its a very reliable bloomer with copious amounts of bright yellow, somewhat fragrant flowers that come out at just the right angle to get into your face and grab your attention. A good cultivar to put in mid border as it gets up to about 36" in flower.

Hemerocallis 'Sunshine Spectaculars' - From the fields of one of the most famous Daylily breeders in all the world, these unnamed cultivars, mostly diploids and tetraploids come in an array of colors that cover the entire daylily spectrum. Many plants are worthy of naming by current standards. Their reasonable price make them a good choice for mass planting.

Hemerocallis thunbergii- What a great Daylily species! SIX FOOT tall flower stems with brilliant yellow FRAGRANT, day blooming flowers! What more needs to be said about this one, huh?

Hepatica acutiloba -Ohhhh the Hepaticas, probably my favorite early Spring flowers, very early, very robust, yet at the same time very delicate. The first reminders of what is to come in the woods and meadows. Hepatica acutiloba is very easy to distinguish from its sister species Hepatica americana, by its three lobed sharply pointed leaves. White to blue flowers with all shades in between last for weeks. Full shade to part sun, moist but well draining soil. 6" - 12" tall.

Hepatica americana - Similar to the above species except differing in the shape of its rounded leave tips. I've noticed slightly more marbling patterns in the foliage of this species. Culture is identical to the above.

Heuchera `Oakington Jewel'- This is one of the first, if not THE first named Heucheras. Bred in the 1930's by world famous plantsman Alan Bloom of Bressingham Gardens in the UK, this gem not only has the beautifully marbled foliage similar to the newer hybrids, but the flowers, which on most of the newer hybrids kinda suck, are a deep shade of reddish pink and are useful as a cut flower.

Heuchera `Raspberry Regal'- This plant is a great mystery as far as its origins go. It was discovered by a great plantsman named Larry Englerth up in Hopkins MI, but he died before he could share its past with us. Great foliage, but the real treat is the pencil thick, 18" -24" stems of raspberry colored, sterile flowers that last for weeks and weeks.

Heucherella 'Bridgette Bloom'-

Heucherella 'Rosalee' -

Hexastylis arifolium - Huge, philodendron like arrow shaped leaves with variable patterns of silver markings. Quite a dramatic shade loving plant. This native evergreen ginger has upright jug like flowers in great numbers when the clump matures to a diameter of 6"-8". Height is also about 6"- 8". Click for further information.

Hexastylis europaeum - Probably better known as Asarum europaeum, and probably the easiest of all the "Evergreen Gingers" to grow. Its glossy evergreen foliage bears adorable little cup like flowers in the early Spring. Makes a good sized clump quickly and will self seed itself into an attractive colony in just a few years. Click for further information.

Hexastylis shuttleworthii - "Shuttleworth's Ginger" is an East Coast species with variable, roundish, sometimes cordate foliage, beautifully marbled with silver veining. In early Spring its center is filled with unique, darkly marbled cup like flowers. Click for further information.

Hexastylis splendens - If the dramatic 7" long, 3" wide silvery mottled foliage wasn't enough, wait till you see the beautifully bizarre silver dollar sized flowers. A very prolific rhizomatus spreader, this plant brightens up the shade and is a real conversation starter in any garden. Click for further information.

Hexastylis virginica - Round, almost cordate, tough, leathery silver streaked and mottled evergreen foliage make this native ginger stand out in the shade garden. Quick to make a nice 8"-12" clump in the deepest of shade. Interesting little flowers in early Spring. 3"-6" in height.  Click for further information.

Hosta laevigata - Recently discovered in Korea, this species was selling for $200.00 in 1996. The clone that we are producing was selected by George Schmid, the manwho literally wrote the book on Hosta. It is currently sold out at Naylor Creek Hostas on the West Coast, where it was selling it for $75.00. Now just because a plant is expensive, it doesn't always hold true that it has garden merit. Hosta laevigata however does! The undulation on its long strapping, glossy leaves alone make this species very desirable. It forms a large display very quickly and produces many stems of star like, violet flowers. We are pleased to be the first grower to make this wonderful plant available and affordable.

Hosta 'Pauls Glory'-

Hosta 'Pacific Blue Edger'-

Hosta 'Stiletto'-

Hosta ventricosa - Probably the first species of Hosta to be introduced into the United States back in the mid 1800's.

Hosta 'Vera Verde' -

Hydrastis canadensis -

Hymenocallis occidentalis -

Hypoxis hirsuta- Dainty, dime to quarter sized, primrose yellow Amaryllis type flowers over hirsute grass like foliage on 6"-12" plants. Full sun to part shade. Flowers in early Summer and then sporadically throughout the growing season.

Hystrix patula - I'd read about this wonderful ornamental grass for the shade in several books, but it wasn't until Dale Hendricks of North Creek Nurseries and I were hiking the mountain on my farm that I found out that it was growing all over my woods.

Iris cristata - The native "Crested Iris" forms a tight mass of ground covering Iris foliage in part sun to full shade. I've never seen a plant with such variable colored flowers. From light pale blue to the deepest almost purple color. Blooms last quite a while on short (3"-6") plants. Several named cultivars exist, but our selections provide a range of the entire spectrum of available colors.

Iris foetidissima -

Iris foetidissima `Albo fructa' - Awesome, huge, alabaster white berries in split open upfacing triangular seed pods instead the usual red ones. Very vigorous grower. 8"-12" tall. Full sun to full shade, this plant is very easy to please.

Iris foetidissima variegata -

Iris japonica 'Aphrodite'- 100% stable variegation

Iris setosa -

Iris verna-

Iris virginica `Tetraploid Form' - What a monster plant, a 4" pot makes a 12"-18" clump in a year with 3-6 new full size plants. In early Summer, a bounty of delicate blue, slightly fragrant flowers are produced in copious quantities and last a while they do as they are sterile.

Isopyrum biternatum - Somewhat similar to Anemonella thalictroides and flowering about the same time (early Spring). Flowers somewhat resemble Hepatica, no surprise here as they are members of the same family, Ranunculaceae. It's about 3" - 6" tall and more delicately dissected than Anemonella thalictroides. It prefers a somewhat moist soil and part to full shade.

Jeffersonia diphylla - Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, this early Spring flowering plant has charming white, ephemeral flowers and set a unique seed pod that resembles a little hooded pouch. The plant itself however is not ephemeral at all and provides great foliage in part to full shade all Summer. The common name is "Twinleaf" because of its attractive double leaf structure. Plants are moderate( 12" - 18") in height and will soon form a colony from self seeding.

Jeffersonia dubia

Juncus effusis spiralis - What a novel little cutie. This form of Juncus has the tightest little coils of wiry foliage. It is a moisture loving plant and will do well around a pond in a bog or in good rich, moist garden soil.

Kalimeris yomena Aurea - Very stable variegation on this 6" - 12" tall Aster relative. Kind off aggressive in full sun, but by no means a problem. In late Summer, lavender blue Aster like flowers make a stunning appearance.

Kniphofia thompsonii snowdenii- Even my bulb hero, world renowned expert, Brent Heath, was fooled by this unusual plant. He thought it was an undiscovered Lachenalia or Watsonia species. It is a rhizomatus species from South Africa that sports attractive foliage, but the flowers, oh my, 5 to 6 foot stems of weeping pale orange trumpets about 1" apart. Quickly spreads to form a stunning display.

Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' - Silvery mottled foliage with bright yellow flowers in early Spring make this mint relative a very useful ground cover. It will fill in an area quickly in full shade to full sun and has never gotten out of hand. I have it sprawling out from under a bench and it looks great.

Liatris pycnostachya alba - The pure white form of a species native to

Liatris scariosa -

Ligularia sachalinensis -

Lilium superbum -

Lindera benzoin -

Lobelia cardinalis - Named for the fact that the shape and color of the flowers resemble the miter of a Cardinal. A moisture loving plant that occurs naturally along moist stream beds. It'll do just fine in average garden soil and flower brilliantly in late Summer on 16" - 60" stems. In the garden of Kathleen Kust, a Washington DC area Landscape designer, I've discovered a colony of reds to pinks to pure white. The pure white clone appears to have much larger flowers than the species and we currently have it in propagation. In addition, we are growing seeds from plants within the colony to select a complete range of colors from red to white. Stay tuned folks.

Lobelia siphilitica - Formerly reputed to be a cure for Syphilis, these tall, blue late Summer flowering plants make an interesting addition to the middle of the herbaceous border. Full sun or part shade, they do well in average to moist garden soil. 12" - 24" tall.

Lobelia `Compliment Scarlet' -

Lonicera sempervirens 'Holbrook' -

Luzula multiflora - Forming tight, dense 6" clumps very quickly, this wood rush would be a great garden addition even if it didn't sport a bouquet of soft, fluffy chestnut brown flowers in late Spring.

Lysimachia clethroides -

Lysimachia nummularia aurea - One of my favorite ground covers. I use its bright yellow foliage as a foil for Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens and things like blue Hostas. It's quick to fill in an area, but by no means invasive.

Maianthemum canadense - Sometimes referred to as "False Lily of the Valley" for its diminutive resemblance to its namesake. Only about 3" - 6" tall and flowering in mid Spring with cute little white flowers. Full shade to part sun. Stoloniferously forms a nice colony.

Marshallia grandiflora - Deep pink silver Dollar sized flowers with black anthers over luscious foliage on a plant that is so rare that its on the federally endangered list. I've grown it in full sun and in full shade for years and it always performs well. It seems to favor the sunnier location a tad. Easy to propagate from seed or division. There are several other Marshallia species that I am evaluating and hope to introduce shortly.

Matteuccia struthiopteris - The "Ostrich Fern" as it is commonly known is probably one of the tallest growing ferns that occurs naturally in the Eastern US. It's tall, dark green fronds can reach up to 6 foot in the wet marshy soil that it calls home in the wild. In the garden, it usually reaches 4 to 5 feet. It grows well in part shade top full sun and spreads rather quickly by underground rhizomes.

Mazus miqueliana - A white flowered species similar in culture, size, shape and form to the species listed below.

Mazus reptans - It's hard to describe the interesting shape and coloration of these unique flowers with purple speckles. There's really nothing to compare them to. A quickly spreading ground cover for sun or shade. Fast but not invasive. Flowers in late Spring to early Summer.

Meconopsis cambrica -

Medeola virginiana - "Indian Cucumber Root" is quite the appropriate common name for this Liliaceae plant. I can verify with first hand knowledge that the small white fleshy tubers really do taste like cucumbers. I love how the foliage whorls around the stem in layers, increasing in number as the plant matures. Easy to grow in full shade to part sun. Small yellowish green flowers produce black berries in the autumn that look really cool over the yellowing foliage. 8" - 12" tall, moist woodland conditions.

Meehania cordata - One of the coolest little ground covers. Even though its in the Lamiaceae family, its not aggressive or invasive. Dark green, slightly glossy, 1" cordate leaves are somewhat evergreen. In the early to mid Spring, lavender 1" trumpet like flowers persist over a long period. One of its greatest merits is that it will practically grow in the dark. This makes it especially useful in those foreboding dark corners of the garden where you haven't been able to sustain any plant life. Click for further information.

Mertensia virginica - Heralds of Spring, its pink buds open into beautiful flowers in an indescribable shade of pale blue and make a wonderful mass if you plant them in a colony. Easy to grow and quick to flower, but also quick to depart. Best inter-planted with ferns that come up a little later to fill in the void. Full shade to part sun, they get up to about 12" - 24".

Mitchella repens - An interesting evergreen groundcover that has pairs of dimorphic (dissimilar) white flowers united at the base and bear red berries in the Autumn. The 4" - 12" trailing stems root at the nodes in moist rich soul and produce a mat like groundcover. The common name "Partridgeberry" comes from the fact that small birds such as partridges eat the berries, duh?

Oenothera 'Cold Crick' - Brilliant yellow, day blooming flowers are so prolific that you can't even see the plant underneath them. This dwarf, non invasive, native "Evening Primrose" was discovered by Polly Rowley at her Middleburg VA, Cold Crick Farm. It forms a clump about 8" - 12" in diameter and has the most adorable tiny leaves. It has all of the merits of a well behaved useful garden plant in a genus of usual misfits.

Omphalodes verna -

Ophiopogon 'Jaburan' -

Ophiopogon 'Kisima Fukiauma'-

Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens - Smooth black lily like foliage flows gracefully from this interesting little plant. Looks great in the front of the border and when under plated with Lysimachia nummularia aurea. 3"-6" tall, full sun to part shade. Comes 70-80% true from seed.

Origanum vulgaris aurea -

Origanum 'Herrenhausen' -

Origanum 'Hopley's Purple' -

Origanum 'Wellsweep' - The stable, uniform variegation on this somewhat prostrate form of Oregano brighten up the front of a sunny border or rock garden. It prefers well drained, but not too dry soil.

Ornithogalum umbellatum- Some folks consider this visitor from Europe and naturalized bulb, a weed, but I've always found it to be well behaved in my garden. Its 4" to 10" tall, supple grass like foliage makes a nice clump and the starry white flowers are always welcome in mid to late Spring.

Osmunda cinnamomea - Ahhhh, the Osmunda gang, my favorite genus of ferns.

Osmunda claytoniana -

Osmunda regalis -

Oxalis violaceae -

Oxalis violaceae Alba -

Pachysandra procumbens - I could go on for miles here about my favorite groundcover for the shade. This plant for all seasons has the most interesting fragrant, white spikes of flowers in early Spring and light, almost olive green foliage all Summer. Virtually untouched by insects and disease, it begins to pick up a silvery sheen by early Autumn and by the middle of Autumn, look out, every plant has a different pattern of the most brilliant silvery mottling. Not at all invasive like its Asian cousin Pachysandra terminalis, it slowly makes a very distinct and sophisticated appearance in any garden. Great around trees, or alone in the border or bed.

Pachysandra terminalis variegata - Not at all invasive as its green brethren, and extremely stable in its coloration. A slow growing ground cover with medium (4" to 6") height and texture.

Panax quinquefolius, - "Ginseng" is quite easy to grow in light to deep shade. It's quite an attractive ornamental plant. The dark green, palmately divided foliage whorls around its stout stem. In early Spring it produces an umbel of greenish/yellow flowers that turn to deep ruby red berries as the seasons head toward Autumn. Plants grow from 6" to 18" tall.

Peltiphyllum peltatum- This native of the Pacific Northwestern parts of the US is one of the largest foliage plants that we can grow in our temperate climate. Even before the huge foliage emerges, large drumsticks of pink flowers appear. Appreciating, but not requiring moist soil, this plant will make a massive clump 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide in no time at all.

Penstemon `Ruby Tuesday'- OOOPS, somebody made a big mistake and It tweren't me. Many of our unusual introductions come from seed exchanges from the many societies that we are members of. When I read the description of Penstemon eriantheros, a West Coast native in the Penstemon Society Seed Exchange List, it piqued my interest. Turned out to be the darkest ruby red selection of P. digitalis that anyone has ever seen, almost black! And the flowers, HUGE, white with a bluish blush. Plants average 18"-24". Real easy to grow.

Phlomis sp. I collect the seeds for this strain from a bed where several species i.e. P. fruticosa, P. samia, P. russelliana, and P. orientale grow. I suspect that there is also some interspecific shenanigans going on as the resulting seedlings produced are extremely vigorous and make an impressive display of 24" - 36" candelabras with several tufts of soft yellow flowers ringing the stem in early Summer.

Phlox buckleyii -

Phlox divaricata - Fragrant flowers in varying shades of blue are an early Spring treat in the woodland garden. There are several named forms of this plant, but I prefer the diversity of the species. Plants are about 6" to 18" inches tall and can take part sun to full shade.

Phlox 'Jeana' -

Phlox 'Morris Berd' - Now here's a great plant surrounded by a great controversy that I haven't had the time to sort out. All I know is this Phlox is as wonderful as the person whose honor it was named for, my friend Morris Berd, a gentleman and scholar who gardens for over a half century on 17 acres in Media PA. The large pink flowers on this 12" - 18" plant are stunning. The plant itself is trouble free and has no powdery mildew or any other disease or insect problems. The controversy stems from the fact that Charles and Martha Oliver of Primrose Path Nursery in Scottdale Pa and Don Hackenberry of Appalachian Wildflowers in Reidsville Pa, all of whom I love, admire, respect and revere, disagree as to the species of the plant. The Olivers insist on Phlox pulchra and Hackenberry says Phlox glaberrimae I ain't getting in the middle of this one. I'll keep you posted as the dust settles. But whatever the name is, this is certainly a plant well worth growing.

Phlox stolonifera - Again, a Phlox species that's had many wonderful cultivars named over the years. We provide the straight and not so variable species with early Summer blooming, deep pink flowers. I don't know where people have discovered all the different colors, ranging from pure white to purple, because all the colonies that I've cruised here in the mountains are identically colored. It spreads along the ground by stolons and plants its little rosettes here and there. Flowers stems are about 6" to 8" tall.

Phuopsis stylosa- In the Rubiaceae family and closely related to Galium is this indispensable ground cover. A Mediterranean plant, all of the books that I've read say to give it hot, dry baking soil, but I've been growing it in a rich, moist, shady bed for over 10 years. Atop each of the 8"-16" ferny type fronds is a large cluster of medium pink flowers in mid Summer and sporadically thereafter.

Pleioblastus distichus `Okanazusa' ??? -

Pleioblastus distichus variegata -

Podophyllum peltatum -

Polemonium paucifolia - Fernlike in foliage and very delicate. Bright yellow trumpet like flowers that are a whopping 2"-4" long. Plant height is 6" - 12". Readily sets seed for future generations.

Polemonium van Bruntiaea -

Polemonium yezoense -

Polygonatum biflorum - Similar to the species describe below, but much shorter, only reaching about 6" - 36" in height.

Polygonatum canaliculatum - The common name "Great Solomons Seal" hits the mark with this tallboy. In the perfect location these tall giants can get raise their heads over 6 feet. Pendulous, greenish -white flowers produced in early Spring and turn to dark berries as the seasons flow to Autumn. Part sun to full shade, moist rich soil is preferred for optimum growth.

Polygonatum 'Grace Barker' -

Polygonatum pubescens - Somewhat similar to the above species, but a much shorter stature, 12" - 36" in height.

Poteranthus trifoliatus - I love the frilly, wispy white flowers on this almost shrub like, 24" - 36" tall, native plant. It can be found growing in the wild on semi shady road banks. In the garden its happy in part shade to full sun and flowers in late Spring to mid Summer.

Primula 'Barnhaven Mixed' - Without a doubt, the best of all the x polyanthus primula (a cross between Primula veris and Primula vulgaris). These strains were developed by Florence Bellis in Bellingham Washington in the 1920's through the 1950's. When she retired in the 1950's, she passed along the torch to Jared and Sylvia Sinclair in the UK, who just recently passed it again to Angela Bradford in France. The colors, vigor and overall appearance of the plants are beyond description except to say that the color range covers the entire spectrum. We grow over 100 of the 600+ strains and offer them as a mix. As time permits, we will be offering them by color and shade. Plants prefer full shade in warmer areas of the US, but can take full sun in the North and in the higher elevations. The plants are evergreen for me and flower very early in the Spring.

Primula pulverentula 'Bartley's Strain' - A selected strain of Primula pulverentula, a species in the Candelabra section of the family Primulaceae. Very closely related to Primula japonica, but seems to require less shade and moisture and produces similar, but larger flowers, (See Primula japonica below)

Primula' Copper Kettle' - Our own selection of Primula x polyanthus with the deepest copper coloring. The color holds up well over a long period of bloom in early Spring.

Primula japonica - A quite variable species in colors ranging from pure white to deep red and every color in between. "Candelabra" like stems of whorls of color are produced in early to mid Summer and can reach heights of 12" to 24" and taller. Plants require part to full shade and good moist soil. Self seeding will occur to make a fantastic display.

Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' - A selection of the above described species with very deep Crimson colored flowers.

Primula japonica `Postford White' - Another selection of Primula japonica with very large, pure white flowers.

Primula pulverentula `Bartley's Strain' - I've grown other members of the Proliferae series of the Primulaceae family and they've all performed well given lots of shade and moisture. Now comes this wonderful strain of the species pulverentula, that holds up well even under drier, brighter conditions. From a basal rosette, in late Spring, early Summer, comes 24"-36" candelabras with 3-8 rings of Primrose flowers in shades of white, pink, magenta and red and every shade in between. They will self sow into a striking communal display over the course of a year or two.

Primula seiboldii- A cult has formed around these Primroses in Japan and even in the US, a Society has been formed to disseminate information, trade seeds and share new strains and cultivars. Probably one of the most carefree Primroses to grow, I grow it in every imaginable condition from full sun to full shade and they do equally as well. 3" - 6" plants with 12" flowers spikes of varying colors from whites to soft pinks and everything between. Fun!

Primula seiboldii `Snowflake' -

Primula 'Orange Sunshine' -

Primula 'Vivid' -

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' -

Reineckea carnea - Interesting little (3"-6") tall plant in the Liliaceae family. Glossy rich supple foliage and interesting flesh pink flowers that become cool berries. Quick to multiply. Can't comment on the hardiness yet as I haven't had a chance to plant it out. Jelitto and Schacht observe that in order to survive the Winter, they need a hot dry Summer location to harden off. This is one of those plants that would be easy enough to pull in a little piece and grow as a house plant over the Winter just in case.

Rhexia virginica - Curious outfacing pink flowers with large yellow anthers

Rhodea japonica -

Rhodea japonica variegata -

Rhodea japonica cristata -

Rosa glauca rubrifolia -

Rubus calcynoides- What a great, impenetrable to weeds, groundcover this Himalayan species makes. With its stippled, textured, ivy shaped foliage and very vigorous growth, you'd be hard pressed to find a better plant to cover a large area quickly.

Rubus odorata -

Sanguinaria canadensis - One of the first and showiest of the early Spring bloomers, "Bloodroot" as it is called because of its red sap, has 2" - 3" large, ephemeral white flowers. Grows well in part shade to full sun and produces a seed capsule that will spill its cargo around your garden to produce a nice little colony.

Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' - The "Double' form of the above described species.

Sanguisorbia tenuifolia atropurpurea - Virtually no insect, pest or disease problems on this shrub like perennial. It forms a huge clump about 12" in diameter the first year and doubles the following year. Height is about 4 feet, extending another foot when flowering. Native to Korea and Manchuria, it can be found on moist stream and riverbanks. I've grown it successfully in every type of light and soil condition. In late Summer its covered with 3" pendulous, dark purple flowers on 12" wiry stems.

Saponaria 'Max Frei' -

Saruma henryi -

Sasa japonica -

Sasa veitchii -

Saxifraga cuscutiformis -

Saxifraga fortuneii 'Beni Fuji' - Wait till you see the foliage on this baby, somewhat Heuchera like but covered with the neatest red hairs. Juicy and supple, emerging a light green with purplish tinges on the margins and then acquiring ruby highlights. In late Autumn, deep pink 1" flowers with bright yellow anthers appear. Part shade to full sun. 8" - 12".

Saxifraga micranthidifolia-

Saxifraga stolonifera -

Saxifraga veitchiana -????

Saxifraga virginiensis -

Schizostylis coccinea cvs - I say cultivars because we've mixed up two of them, `Sunrise' and `Oregon Sunset'. A third, `Big Mama' is safe and sound. This Iris family member is quick to form a huge clump with very long, graceful Iris foliage up to 36". It flowers late in the year (Sep - Oct) with very lovely oriental looking flowers in pinks and reds. If you can't wait until we sort out the two cultivars, we'll give you a great deal at your guess.

Scilla 'Excelsior' -

Scilla 'Queen of the Pinks' -

Scilla scilloides- This Japanese native bulbous plant provides attractive lily like foliage all the growing season long. In September its 3"-6", rounded spike of deep pink flowers brighten up its surroundings. Plenty of seeds are set each season ensuring the development of a large colony. Clumps of bulbs can also be divided in the early Spring and reset to flower the same year.

Scutellaria altissima- The specific epithet altissima refers to the 12"-24" tall flowering stems of this curious European native. It has bicolor, purple and white horizontal trumpet like flowers and will self seed to make a charming little colony that's bound to evoke comment and conversation.

Scutellaria indica japonica - The soft, deep lavender trumpets of this plant last for weeks over it soft 1" cordate foliage. Height is 3" - 6" with 6"- 10" flower spikes. Very cool!

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' -

Sedum `Cape Blanco'- Small glaucous, very succulent rosettes on wiry little stems make this a great addition to the front of the border or a rock garden.

Sedum 'Joyce Henderson'-

Sedum nevii-

Sedum seiboldii-

Sedum ternatum - Walking through these mountains in late Spring, early Summer, you'd think that it was Winter when you come upon a huge boulder covered in white. It's not snow, its Sedum ternatum.

Sedum 'Vera Jameson' -

Semiaquilegia eclaracata `Flore Plena' - Dark red, clear, red wine colored, double flowers with no spurs, hence the genus Semiaquilegia, instead of Aquilegia. Plants are 8" -12" tall with the flower stems shooting up another 12" or so. Possibly an influence in the genetics of Aquilegia `Nora Barlow'. If you like Aquilegias and their allies, this plant could provide blood for some real rewarding breeding.

Shortia galacifolia -

Silene virginica -

Sisyrinchium `Devon Skies'- I found this charming little

Sisyrinchium convalatum -

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies'

Sisyrinchium striatum -

Smilacina racemosa -

Solidago 'Golden Fleece' -

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'-

Spigelia marilandica - Large upfacing bright red trumpets with brilliant primrose yellow centers in early to mid Summer on 12"-18" stems. Slow to establish, but eventually forms a lush colony that's bound to be a focal point in any garden.

Spiranthes cernua f. odorata `Chadds Ford' - No matter how many of these, one of the easiest plants in the world to propagate, plants we produce in a year, we always sell out. Imagine a native orchid that has fragrant white flower spikes in October. Although primarily a bog plant, its perfectly happy in a normal garden situation and very easy to grow. We have quadrupled production this year and hope to not have to disappoint anyone in 2000. Click for further information.

Streptopus rosea -

Stylophorum diphyllum -

Symplocarpus foetidus -

Syneilisis palmata -

Tellemia grandiflora -

Thalictrum rochebronianum -

Tiarella cordifolia -

Tiarella 'Oak Leaf' -

Tipularia discolor- An adorable woodland native orchid species that asks very little in the way of attention and gives so much. The common name "crane Fly Orchid" says it all. In fact the scientific name for the Crane Fly is Tipula. When in flower, the 6"-8" wiry stems are decorated with orchid flowers that resemble crane flies lighting on it.

Tolmea menzesii `Taffs Gold' -

Tradescantia -

Trautvetteria caroliniensis - When I first discovered "Tasslerue", I rightly thought that I had stumbled upon an unnamed Thalictrum species.

Tricyrtis `Angels Halo'-

Tricyrtis 'Miyazaki'-

Tricyrtis `Snow Fountain' -

Tricyrtis `Sharkskin' -

Trillium chlorapetalum

Trillium erectum -

Trillium grandiflorum - The plants that we are offering for sale are 2 year old bulblets from rhizome divisions of our flowering size stock plants. They are in 2" pots and should be flowering in about two years. This is the easiest of all Trilliums to grow and propagate and one of the earliest to flower in the Spring.

Trillium luteum -

Trillium nivale -

Trillium recurvatum -

Trillium sessile -

Trillium undulatum -

Trillium viride -

Trollius laxus -

Uvularia grandiflora -

Uvularia perfoliata -

Veratrum viride -

Verbascum chaixii 'Alba' -

Veronica 'Water Perry' -

Veronicastrum sibiricum - Even if there weren't dense spikes of the coolest shade of lavender flowers in mid Summer, you'd want to grow this plant for its palmate, whorling foliage. It's somewhat similar to Veronicastrum virginicum, described above, but has much more texture and makes a bolder, overall appearance.

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Alba' -

Viola canadensis - Probably my favorite native Viola. It's a tall grower, 12" - 18" and prefers moist shade, but can take a little sun. From the axils of its deep green, cordate foliage come slightly fragrant, white flowers with a yellow splotch and deep purple veining late Spring through early Summer. Click for further information.

Viola cucculata `Freckles'- On a pale bluish/purple background, are dark pale/bluish "freckles", that's the most appropriate way to describe them! A very vigorous plant that will self seed around happily and come 100% true from seed. Plants do well just about anywhere and are 6" - 12" tall.

Viola dissecta- Very attractive, dark green, finely dissected foliage on a 6" - 12" plant. Attractive white flowers with blue stripes. Self seeds around gently. Full to part shade.

Viola hastata- The variable, silvery mottled, arrow shaped leaves on this low growing Viola alone, make it a worthwhile addition to any shade garden. And then in mid Summer you get yellow flowers as a bonus. Click for further information.

Viola labrodorica - If you have a large space to fill and little patience, plant a few of these around. The burgundy foliage is a nice contrast with the pale blue flowers and before you know it, they will seed around and you'll have a Gazillion of them to give to all of your gardening buddies. 4" to 8" tall, just about anywhere you plant them will make them happy.

Viola 'Molly Sanderson'- This perennial violet has black flowers, now I don't mean dark purple, but REALLY BLACK. 3" - 6" tall, nice foliage. Full sun to part shade.

Viola pedata - You don't have to stretch your imagination a great distance to know why the common name for this plant is "Birds Foot Violet". The foliage really does resemble cute little birds feet. The flowers are a variable multitude of sky to deep to royal blues. You must give it good drainage though. It's the prefect candidate for a hot, dry sunny location. Blooms in early Summer and then sporadically throughout the season. Can you say Xeriscaping? Click for further information.

Viola rotundifolia - The very first violet to bloom in the Spring, stemless, bright yellow flowers, chocolate brown stripes on the lower petals. Easy to grow in average soil. 3" - 6" tall. Click for further information.

Waldenstenia fragararoides - Great native groundcover with strawberry like foliage and bright yellow flowers in early Spring. Full sun to part shade, no special requirements. Quick to establish with a tight mat that defies weeds, but by no means invasive or difficult to control.

Xanthorhiza simplicissima - The only woody member of my favorite family, Ranunculaceae, is an under story shrub with small but interesting yellowish brown flowers. Fantastic divided foliage is reminiscent of Cimicifuga. 18"-36" in height, but wait until Autumn, the fall foliage is quite spectacular with variable hues of purple.

Zizea aurea- Bright umbels of yellow flowers on this native plant. Dark green glossy, dissected foliage. Height is about 12"-24".