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| November 1, 2022

Chi Chi Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba ‘Chi Chi’)

A Favorite for Unique Foliage and Rich Fall Color Hardiness Range: 3 to 8 Height: 4-6’, Slow Growing Spread: 4-6’, Slow Growing Exposure: Full Sun Fall Color: Bright Yellow Why We Love It:Chi Chi Ginkgo is a dwarf variety of the popular ginkgo tree. This dense, multi-stemmed shrub has distinct fan-shaped, emerald green leaves that […]

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| October 1, 2022

Little Joe Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum ‘Little Joe’)

Compact Perennial with Late Summer to Late Fall Blooms Hardiness Range: 3 to 9 Height: 3’ to 4’ Spread: 2’ to 3’ Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Flower Color: Mauve Pink Why We Love It:Little Joe Joe-Pye Weed is an herbaceous perennial with a semi-compact and upright habit of growth compared to other Joe-Pye […]

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| September 1, 2022

Blackthorne Daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Blackthorne’)

A Visually Stunning Heat Tolerant Perennial Hardiness Range: 3 to 9 Height: 2’ to 3’ Spread: 1’ to 2’ Exposure: Full to Partial Sun Flower Color: Creamy Yellow and Dark Purple Why We Love It:Blackthorne Daylily is truly a stunning addition to any perennial garden or landscape. It is adorned with multi-colored flowers showcasing a […]

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| August 1, 2022

Gardenview Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’)

Showy Perennial with Long Summer Blooms Hardiness Range: 4 to 9 Height: 3’ during peak season Spread: 2’ to 3’+ (spreading) Exposure: Full Sun, Tolerates Some Light Shade Flower Color: Cherry Red Why We Love It:Gardenview Scarlet Bee Balm is a hardy and reliable perennial that is fantastic at attracting hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators, […]

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| July 5, 2022

Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac (Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’)

Accent Tree with Eye-Catching Early Summer Blooms Hardiness Range: 3 to 7 Height: 20’ Spread: 15’ Exposure: Full Sun Flower Color: Creamy White Why We Love It: Ivory Silk Japanese Lilacs are grown as either single-stem accent trees or in multi-stemmed form.  They are adorned with showy plumes of fragrant creamy white flowers in early […]

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| June 8, 2022

Variegated Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’)

Elegant Addition to Shade Gardens Hardiness Range: 4 to 8 Height: 24” Spread: 24”+, over time  Exposure: Full to Partial Shade Flower Color: White Why We Love It: Variegated Solomon’s Seal is an herbaceous perennial with an elegant, arching growth form. It has a different texture, shape and leaf than many common shade perennials. Their stems […]

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| May 2, 2022

Biokovo Cranesbill (Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’)

Pretty Pink in a Compact Package Hardiness Range: 4 to 8 Height: 6 – 12” Spread: 12” Exposure: Part Shade Flower Color: Pale Pink Why We Love It: Biokovo Cranesbill is a compact, perennial geranium that blooms heavily in late spring and early summer, and its dark green leaves turn a beautiful dark red in […]

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| April 1, 2022

Pink Poppet Weigela (Weigela florida ‘Pink Poppet’)

Prolifically Pink in a Compact Size! Hardiness Range: 4 to 8 Height: 2′ Spread: 3′ Exposure: Full Sun Flower Color: Light Pink Why We Love It: Pink Poppet Weigela is truly a compact shrub and one of our absolute favorite weigelas. We’ve included it in many landscape designs with great success for over a decade! […]

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| March 1, 2022

Karen Azalea (Rhododendron ‘Karens’)

Showstopping Spring Blooms! Hardiness Range: 5 to 8 Height: 3’ – 4’ Spread: 3’ – 4’ Exposure: Part Shade Flower Color: Lavender-Pink Why We Love It: Karen Azalea (or Rhododendron) is a stunning variety that produces exceptional clusters of bright lavender-pink blooms. This evergreen azalea exhibits excellent winter hardiness and has proven itself to be […]

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