Graceful, arching branches densley clothed with oval, usually glossy leaves, bronzy new growth. Lacy, more compact to 3-5 ft tall and wide. Bears small lilac pink flowers with orange throats. Best in sun tolerates some shade.

Slowly forms a dense mound. Small glossy green leaves, white to pinkish flowers, shiny, bright red fruit. Compact grower to 1 ft high & 12 ft wide. Full sun to light shade.

Small leafed, flat growing. Abundant pinkish white flowers and plentiful fruit. Prostrate spreading and rooting as it grows forms a mat 15 ft wide. Full sun to light shade

Tufted mounds spread to 1 ft; leaves are 6 in long. White to rose pink flowers in tight clusters atop 6-10 in stalks. Bloom is profuse in spring. Full sun.

Very showy barberry. Fountain like growth to 5-10 ft tall, 4-7 ft wide. Dark green, holly like, 1in leaves. Orange yellow flowers so thick along branches that foliage is hard to see; these are followed by dark blue berries. Full Sun or light shade

Graceful habit with slender, arching spiny branches. Leaves turn yellow, orange & red before they fall. Use as hedge, barrier planting or specimen. Selected miniature form, grows to 1 1/2 ft high & 2 1/2 ft wide at 10 yrs old. Leaves are bright red when new, maturing to bronzy blood red. Must have sun to develop good color.

Showy purple red foliage all season long, turns deep amber in fall. Dense branching habit makes a superb hedge or barrier plant. A great all-purpose plant that fills in beds & borders with showy bronze & purple foliage, flowers & berries. Full sun; moderate grower to 4' tall & wide. Yellow flowers in the spring.

Burgundy and yellow foliaged forms add color to the landscape. Yellow flowers in spring. Bright yellow foliage holds well in full sun without scortching. Foliage is less intense in shade. Orange, red and yellow fall color. Best color in full sun, but plant will tolerate light shade. Slow growing to 2 - 3 ft tall and wide.

Purple leaves with a thin green or golden green border. Graceful habit with slender, arching spiny branches. Leaves turn yellow, orange and red before they fall. Use as hedge, barrier planting or specimen shrub. Grows in partial shade or partial sun to full sun. Blooms in spring with white or yellow flowers.

Graceful habit with slender, arching spiny branches. Leaves turn yellow, orange and red before they fall. Use as hedge, barrier planting or specimen shrub. Grows to 4-6 ft tall and wide. New foliage marbled bronzy red and pinkish white, deepening to rose & bronze with age. For best color, plant in full sun or lightest shade.

An upright rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub useful as a low hedge, topiary or foundation plant. Glossy foliage emerges lime green, turning to dark green & develops a bronzy cast in winter. Not attractive to foraging deer but its tiny fragrant flowers are often visited by bees. Grows best in part sun; 4' tall by 4' wide.

Compact; 1/2 - 1 in. round tipped leaves are lively bright green in summer, brown or bronze in winter. Slow growing to 4-6 ft tall & wide if not pruned. Most clipped to a hedge or shaped. Holds its deep green color. Grows in partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Best location partial shade or partial sun to full sun and is an evergreen. Compact, mounding, slow growing, to 2-4 ft tall and 3-5 ft wide. Can be maintained at any size, holds excellent dark green color through the winter, better than almost any cultivar. Evergreen leaves that turn yellow-brown to purplish in winter.

Evergreen. Slower growing than the species to 2-3' high & 2-4' wide but generally clipped lower. Small leaves, dense rounded form and texture. Requires partial shade and excellent drainage. Has non-showycreamy yellow flowers in spring.

Small dark green leaves bordered by an irregular creamy white variegation adding interest & color. Easily pruned into topiary shapes or a formal hedge. Also good for containers & foundation plantings. Slow growing 5-8 ft. tall & wide. Inconspicuous creamy yellow flowers in April - May. Full sun to part shade. Evergreen.

Widely used for edging and hedging. When not clipped, most are soft and billowing. Inconspicuous flowers. Easy to grow. Handsome rich green foliage and attractive shape. Forms a dense cone to 5 ft high & 3 ft wide. Sun or Shade.

Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Forms an erect, somewhat arching clump of narrow, bright green leaves 2-3 ft tall, somewhat broader. Upright flowering stems increase the height to 6 ft when they first appear in late spring or early summer. Full sun or partial shade.

Upright arching stems create a weeping effect. Many clusters of 30-40 small, violet berries cover even young shrubs. Some leaves turn a light pinkish-purple in autumn. After leaves fall, berries on bare branches provide color: abundant violet purple fall fruit. Grows in full sun to partial shade to a height of 8 ft & as wide.

Most adaptable & hardiest of the Camellia species. They survive in high temperatures, stand more wind, frost, & cold, than other species. Flowers early & have a 2-3 month flower season. Mature heights that range from about 4-15 ft. Broken shade is preferred but sasanquas are tolerant of full sun (especially if well watered).

Similar to C. japonica but tends to be smaller and more refined. Smaller leaves. Semidouble to peony form, rose pink flowers. Good for use as a hedge. Early season bloom. Grows in part sun to shade to a height of 15 ft and 8 ft wide.

Cherise-pink semi-double blossoms edged in red with golden stamens & slight fragrance. Strong, upright midseason bloomer. Dense semi-weeping habit and dark green glossy foliage. Thrives in sheltered sites with bright shade. Evergreen shrub. Sun or shade. Slow growth to 6 to 8 feet tall and as wide.

Evergreen perennial grass that has a dense clumping growth habit. The foliage is a silvery color. Best in partial shade to shady conditions & can get 12" tall with a 2' spread. Frosty Curls Sedge is an excellent choice for mixed containers. Does best in a moist well-drained soil. Part Sun - Shade

Cascading pale yellow-green colored leaves. Mass plantings on slopes give the illusion of falling water. Grows in full sun or light shade to a height of 1 ft with a 2 1/2 ft spread.

This tough sedge can grow in very diverse habitats. It is often found in full sun with prairie grasses but will do well in the shade of large trees. Foliage is blue-grey; narrow blade width; 15-30 cm (6-12") tall. Flowers bloom in June through July. Grows in full sun to light shade with moist to dry soil.

Attractive, dense-branching evergreen shrub boasts heavy clusters of honey-scented, dark purplish blue flowers. Dark green foliage has deeply impressed veins. Terrific hedge, screen or windbreak. Fast growing to 6 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide in partial to full sun.

Dark green oval 1 in leaves, tough. In spring, flowers small, deep blue to purple, in large clusters along the branches on short, thick stalks. Grows 1 - 1 1/2 ft tall and 12-16 ft wide; low spreading or mounding, with arching branches, which may root. Partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Profuse show of deep violet-blue blooms over a long season. A tough plant that is extremely drought tolerant once established. It always puts on a good show. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. This dense, rounded, evergreen shrub grows to about 4' -6 feet wide in ten years. Eventually it can reach 9' high & 10-12' wide.

Has a spherical habit & bears deep purple flowers in dense cymes. Bloomtime Range: Late Spring to Early Summer. Compact, low-growing, broad, evergreen shrub. Leaves are oblong, glossy, dark green & finely toothed up to 2 inches long. Excellent for a shrub border or against a sunny wall. Height to 6 ft. & width to 8 ft.

Fast growing to 6-8 ft tall & wide. Rich green leaves. Cluster of fragrant white flowers somewhat like orange blossoms open late winter/early spring, bloom continuously for at least two months, then intermittent through summer. Sometimes called mock orange. Partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Upright shrub 5 ft. tall and wide with dark green foliage and beautiful large white flowers each with a crimson spot at the base. Useful mediterranean shrub that tolerates sun and drought, grows fast and blooms heavily in early summer.

Compact grower to 4 ft tall and wide; often shorter & wider. Leaves 1-2 in long, dark green above, gray & hairy beneath. 3 in reddish purple flowers have a red spot at each petal base. Full sun.

Very showy, upright, clump-form perennial. Leaves are simple & lance-shaped, to 4 in long. Dark yellow, double flower heads & orangish-yellow florets. This cultivar usually treated as an annual. Grows 20-30" tall with similar spread. Blooms early summer to early fall in sun to full sun.

Vigorous deciduous shrub. Long season of interest: variegated leaves, attractive berries, pretty fall color, & red winter stems. Fall color is apricot, gold, & rosey-red. Adaptable plant; better stem & leaf color will be achieved in full sun. Full sun to part shade, with full sun preferred. Grows 6-10' tall & wide.

Vigourous, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with pink and yellow-edged mid-green leaves, yellow-white flowers in late spring, blue-white berries in summer and bright red winter stems. Grows to 4-6' tall and wide. Full sun to part shade.

In spring, fresh white-edged leaves; Summer small cream-colored blossoms; followed by blue fruit; Autumn with reddish-purple foliage, & Winter with bright red stems, visible when the leaves have fallen! Nicely shaped & compact. It reaches 5-6 ft high & nearly as wide in full sun.

Dwarf deciduous shrub with dull deep red stems that is grown primarily for its foliage effects. Low growing, to 2 - 2 1/2' high, green leaves in summer and purple-reddish in fall, twigs slender & young ones are bright red in winter, but older twigs are red-brown to brown. Grows in sun to light shade.

Grows 4' to 6' tall; deciduous shrub shape is rounded to irregular. It's branches are green & in sprays; upright to arching The stems are green & more conspicuous than the foliage. When it blooms in May & into early June the pea-like flowers are vivid yellow & blooming is profuse & very showy; needs full sun.

Compact evergreen shrub; variegated leaves & white, delicate, fragrant flowers. Blooms from February to April. It has purple buds & dark-green leaves edged with yellow that turns cream with age. Grows 4 ft tall & 4-6 ft wide. Grows best in partial shade and well-drained soils. Plant away from afternoon sun.

Fuchsia-purple daisies bloom from early-summer through several frosts. A vigorous spreader, forms a dense mat of linear green leaves. Stop watering in midfall to harden for winter. Great succulent groundcover. In autumn leaves turn golden yellow with flushes of pink at the tips. The plant is sun-loving.

Spike like mauve flowers held on stalks above the foliage. Flower stalks can get to 3' in diameter. The plants will look better if the flower stalks are removed once they get more than a foot long. Trimming off the older flowers encourages new ones. It blooms spring through fall & grows in full sun or light shade

Colorful red cluster of flowers on compact evergreen shrub. Glossy green foliage. Best flower production in full sun but requires partial shade in hot climates. Drought tolerant once established. Grows to 2 1/2 ft tall and 4 ft. wide. Spring fertilization before new growth begins recommended.

An evergreen shrub that grows to 6-8' tall and wide. It is valued for its glossy foliage and clusters of pink flowers. The heaviest bloom period is during spring and fall, with some flowers all year. The Escallonias grow best in sun to part shade, but will tolerate mostly shade if they have to.

This cultivar is smaller than the species 8 to 10 ft tall and 6 - 10 ft wide. Grows in partial shade to partial sun to full sun. Is better adapted for residential landscapes than the species. The fall color is second to none: the dark green leaves turn flaming red (on shaded plants fall color is pink)

Shrubby spreading form. Leaves are evergreen, dark green with white margins around edges & pronounced silvery veins. Flowers are not showy, greenish-white in early summer. Fruits are showy in fall, pinkish red capsules, bright orange seeds. Slow growing 2' tall, 2 ft wide in full sun to full shade.

Broadleaf evergreen shrub, upright, to 6 ft tall with a 3 ft spread, moderate growth rate. Leaves leathery, glossy, light green centers with silvery to cream-white variegation on the margins. Grows in full sun & will grow in poor soils. Tolerates heat. Sometimes used as a low hedge.

Small bunch grass grows in a cushion-like clump 6-12" tall with similar spread. Fine, wiry leaves a foot long. Leaves are coated with a grayish, powdery bloom that is easily rubbed off. Foliage is blue-green in color; flowers in May & June. Ideal conditions: full sun, light shade; well-drained soil.

A spreading perennial, white flowers, March-Aug., edible red fruits, good ground cover for sun, garden water, part shade inland. Fragaria chiloensis Sand Strawberry's foliage color is white, type is evergreen and is edible.

Yellow flowers completely smother the plant, making this a highlight of the spring garden. Has cascading evergreen stems that mold beautifully around boulders & drape gracefully over ledges. Slow but steady grower in full sun, 3-5? of growth each spring, forming a groundcover-like shrub.

More enduring than blue fescues, blue oat grass is the best choice for accents. The clear blue summer foliage echoes with dwarf blue spruce & blue junipers. A clump-forming perennial grass with pale brown flower plumes in summer. Prefers full sun or light shade; fertile, moist soil; grows in a wide range of soil & good drainage.

A clump-forming perennial grass with highly ornamental blue foliage and pale brown flower plumes in summer. More enduring than blue fescues, blue oat grass is the best choice for accents. Ideal conditions: full sun or light shade; fertile, moist soil; grows in a wide range of soil; good drainage is essential.

Perennial lily with lovely green foliage & flowers from late spring through early fall. Bloom is pink with a cherry eye-zone & yellow throat. Profuse bloomer and re-bloomer when old stems are cut back after flowering. Great for beds, borders, or groupings! Exposure full sun - part shade Height 2-3' with equal spread.

Full-sized (to 30") daylily. The flowers are quite full & ruffled & a rich rose pink. Most daylilies prefer all-day sun, or at least six hours of sun a day. However, daylilies that bloom in darker colors are often at their best with more shade, such as on the east side of a house or in dappled light beneath a tree.

Bears large, golden-orange lily flowers with crimped edges on erect stems above clumps of grass-like, green foliage. Grows to 20" in full sun. However, daylilies that bloom in darker colors are often at their best with more shade, such as on the east side of a house or in dappled light beneath a tree.

This pale-yellow-flowered daylily distinguishes itself with its profuse bloom & compact size only 16" tall, making it good for containers and the borders. It is an early season bloomer with circular flowers that open in late afternoon and last through the night. Moderate Grower in full sun only.

One of the most fragrant of all daylilies. Large yellow flowers, rebloomer, late season. Great old favorite; strong plant. Several months each year, graced by fragrant, bright yellow flowers on 2? stems. Most daylilies prefer all-day sun, or at least six hours of sun a day.

Light grape-purple tepals with a black-grape band, rose-purple watermark & florescent green throat. Blooms in summer. Most daylilies prefer all-day sun. However, daylilies that bloom in darker colors are often at their best with more shade, such as on the east side of a house or in dappled light beneath a tree.

Light grape-purple tepals with a black-grape band, rose-purple watermark & florescent green throat. Blooms in summer. Most daylilies prefer all-day sun. However, daylilies that bloom in darker colors are often at their best with more shade, such as on the east side of a house or in dappled light beneath a tree.

Lightly fragrant, cranberry red lily flowers w/ lemon-lime colored throats. Grows to 18" in full sun. Most daylilies prefer all-day sun, or at least six hours of sun a day. However, daylilies that bloom in darker colors are often at their best with more shade; on the east side of a house or in dappled light beneath a tree.

Reputation for its stamina, reliability & tough nature. Like well-known sister, ?Stella D?Oro?. Slightly fragrant, dark wine?red blooms with yellow throats. In bloom, mid-size dwarf clumper reaches 16-20" tall. Prefers locations with full sun to partial shade & is tolerant of a wide variety of growing conditions.

Up to 18-24" tall & moderate growth rate. Grows in partial shade in hottest climates. Bright yellow flowers usually begins in midspring. Most popular Daylily selection of all time; performs so well in all zones. Forms a dense clump of grassy green foliage, with fragrant, golden-yellow trumpet flowers. Repeat bloomer.

Strawberry-pink blooms in early to midsummer. Rebloomer. To a height of 24" & spread of 18-24". Most daylilies prefer all-day sun, or at least six hours of sun a day. However, daylilies that bloom in darker colors are often at their best with more shade, such as on the east side of a house or in dappled light beneath a tree.

Resembles a yucca with its narrow blue-green foliage. The 18" clump of evergreen leaves are topped by 3 to 4 foot stems each carrying dozens of small reddish-pink, bell-shaped flowers. Great hummingbird plant & extremely drought tolerant. Performs best in full sun in well-drained, dry soil.

Vigorous, upright, rapidly growing, deciduous shrub which grows 10-25' tall & 8-16' wide. Creamy white, sterile flowers bloom in late summer, July to September, slowly age to pink & finally fade to brown or tan, persisting well into the fall. Full sun to part shade.

Coarse deciduous shrub to 8' tall. Leaves are yellowish green on top & downy-white underneath; shades of red, bronze & purple in fall into winter. Blooms age in colour: creamy white, to pink & by autumn & winter are a dry, papery rusty-brown. Prefers partial to full shade, with morning sun & afternoon shade is best.

Produces 8" long, conical flower heads from early summer on. Notable for its distinct, deeply lobed leaves & its reliably showy, creamy white blooms. Foliage produces outstanding fall color & flowers take on purplish-pink hues when dried. Height 6-10' & 6-10' wide. Spreads at a moderate growth rate in full sun to part shade.

Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub. Grows to 1' high & spreads by underground stems. Leave are medium green in sun, yellow green in shade. Bright yellow blossoms spring through summer. Tough dense ground cover. Grows in full sun to full shade 12 to 18 inches prefers fertile, loamy well-drained acidic soil.

The Dwarf Burford Holly is very similar to the Burford Holly only it is a more compact grower and the foliage is darker and glossier and the bright red berries have a more glossy appearance. Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana' is a dwarf so it only grows 8-10 feet tall and about 8 feet wide. Full Sun to Part Shade

Slow grower in partial sun/shade to a height and spread of 4 to 5'. Evergreen shrub with charming rounded appearance. In spring, young stems are purple. Female plants produce black fruit that hang on throughout the winter. Plant in moist, well drained, slightly acid soil. Grows to 6 feet tall and wide.

Fast growing & very good hedge either sheared or un-sheared. Sheared best when the ultimate desired size is 4-5 ' high & the same width or left to grow un-sheared 5-6 ' high & wide. Dark evergreen leaves. Sun to part-shade and drought tolerant this plant is adaptable to clay and sandy soils.

Evergreen shrub, dwarf, low growing, may exceed 4 ft. Frequently young leaves are yellowish. Grows in sun to part shade. Leaves are dark green, glossy. Berries are small & black, though sometimes white or yellow. Needs rich, moist, slightly acidic soil, good drainage & thick mulch. Will not tolerate drought.

Evergreen Japanese holly; narrow, fastigiate form; grows somewhat slowly in a vertical, pencil-like column up to 10' tall & only 2-3' wide. Grows in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Japanese hollies are dioecious (separate male & female plants). 'Sky Pencil' is an all-female cultivar

Growth habit is low & spreading. Grows to 10-15 ft. high & 10-12 ft wide. Leaves: dark green, glossy. Berries are small & black, though sometimes white or yellow. Needs rich, moist, slightly acidic soil, good drainage & thick mulch. Will not tolerate drought. Grows in part shade to full sun.

Hardiest of the hollies. Handsome hedge, background or specimen. Rich deeply colored foliage & stems. Hardy, evergreen. Moderate grower to 6-8' tall, 3-6' wide. Partial to full sun. White blooms in the spring. Bright red berries look gorgeous under snowfall. Perfect for holiday crafts.

Forms small colonies. Sharply pointed leaves may reach 12-18 in. long &

Has bronze gold foliage retained through the winter. Color is definitely intense during warmer months, looks good through cooler temps. It must be planted in full sun to maintain its color. Responds very well to trimming, & can be kept at a variety of heights & shapes if desired. Moderate grower to a height 3-4' & width 4-5'.

This creeping evergreen shrub features blue-gray foliage in the summer time which changes to a purple color in the winter time. Has a moderate growth rate and gets about a foot tall and grows to six feet in width making it a nice choice to use for a groundcover. Grows in full sun.

Blue Rug Juniper has a silver blue color, & is good for ground cover or bank planting as it only get 6-8 inches in height & spreads to a width of 6-8 feet. It is covered thick with foliage & rarely shows its limbs. Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' is similar to Bar Harbor Juniper only it is tighter in its growth habit. Full Sun

Wide-spreading ground cover with soft, feathery bright green foliage. Excellent in rock gardens or cascading over walls or planters. Easy to grow, accepts coastal conditions. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to less than 1 foot tall, spreading to 8 feet.

Wide-spreading ground cover with soft, feathery bright green foliage. Excellent in rock gardens or cascading over walls or planters. Easy to grow, accepts coastal conditions. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to less than 1 foot tall, spreading to 8 feet.

Needle-like foliage is silver-blue above; upright branches and short ascending twigs; branchlets with dense foliage; old, dead needles persist; purplish tinge in winter. Height: 5 to 6 feet Width: 4 to 6 feet in full sun.

Raspberry-red then open to a solid purplish-burgundy with an attractive white edge. The foliage is very glossy, deep bluish green leaves. A well-branched, mounded plant. Blooms May 15 - June 15 & grows to a height 4-5' & spread in full sun to full shade. Grows 4-6" per year.

A miniature with medium pink flowers. The flowers are rather large for the small plant size. Has a medium to a rich pink bud and flowers to a soft or light pink. Good compact foliage & grows 4-6" per year to a height: 2.5 - 3' with equal spread in full sun to full shade. Blooms May 15 - June 15.

Flowers range from pink, to white, to red, or lavender and variations of, mid summer until frost with attractive fall color, as a semi-dwarf, multi-stemmed shrub. Young foliage is shiny red edged & turns deep green then orange-red to deep red in fall. Grows in full sun, in open areas where air circulation is good.

Flowers range from pink, to white, to red, or lavender and variations of, mid summer until frost with attractive fall color, as a semi-dwarf, multi-stemmed shrub. Young foliage is shiny red edged & turns deep green then orange-red to deep red in fall. Grows in full sun, in open areas where air circulation is good.

Lavender Lady is a dwarf cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia. 12" plant with compact violet blooms on 4-6" stems. Blooms first year from seed, and will set viable seed. Remove spent blooms to extend bloom season. Fragrant gray foliage and lavender-blue flowers in summer. Full sun, well drained soil, low water. 12? tall.

This plant is used as an aromatic, ornamental, culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic herb. It is a perennial, grows in full sun, and reaches a height of 24"-36". This variety has medium purple flowers, and dense silver foliage on hardy plants that looks great all year long.

The standard of all the Spanish types. It is easy to grow, trim, & blooms very early; easy to care for. One of the most floriferous lavenders. Exceptionally fragrant, purple flowers all summer. Excellent shrub for the perennial border or even a great hedge. This lavender grows to 2' tall in full sun.

Purple summer flowers are very fragrant & dry beautifully for potpourri. More moisture tolerant than other varieties & is recommended to gardeners who have difficulty overwintering lavenders. Recommended as one of the best culinary varieties. This large lavender grows 3' wide by 3' tall & has long flowering stems. Full sun.

Evergreen leaves; large shrub or tree. Grows in sun to partial shade to 6-12' tall but can reach up to 20'. Blooms are White/Near White and flowers in Late Winter/Early Spring, Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer

This is an upright, dense, bushy, deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen shrub most often used for shrub borders and hedging. Leaves are large, shiny, and dark black-green. Creamy white, fragrant flowers followed by small, round, dull black fruit. Grows 8-10 feet tall in full sun to partial sun.

Leaves are dark green or variegated & some varieties have leaves so dark they appear black. Flowers range from white to pale purple. Clumping, grass-like evergreen perennial to 12-18" in height. Flower spikes in late summer followed by black berries. Versatile & will take full sun to full shade.

Low growing shrub can be kept 6' tall and 5' wide, forming a mound. Or you can let it be natural, where it will reach close to 12' tall & an 8' spread. Gorgeous hot pink flowers. Pink-to-red flowers appear heavily in the spring & again several times throughout the year. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

Oregon-grape grows to 3-15' tall. Its leathery leaves resemble holly & the stems & twigs have a thickened, corky appearance. Flowers in late spring, are an attractive yellow (May - July). Leaves turn purplish or bronze in winter, especially in cold-winter areas or where plants are grown in full sun.

A ground-creeper; fragrant yellow flowers are generally earlier than those of M. aquifolium - blooms in Febuary & March. Evergreen shrub from 1 - 3'. Compound leaves with oval, spiny-toothed, bluish-green leaflets. Foliage turns purplish in winter. An excellent ground cover. Full sun to part shade.

Ornamental grass; excellent perennials. Clump forming plants with reed-like stems & leaves. Flower heads are puffy plumes; forms in late summer to fall. Most species are moderately frost hardy. Grows in full sun. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Provides winter interest.

Denser & more compact form, growing only 3-4' high, nice yellow flowers but little fruit set. Dark green foliage contrasts bright yellow flowers in spring. Clusters of blue berries follow. Fruits eaten by robins, finches & towhees. Flowers have nectar for hummingbirds. Partial to full sun, best with part shade inland.

Dwarf species developed in New Zealand for its lime green leaves & superior red color that shows in the fall. Very compact growth, only 2' wide by 2' tall at maturity. Flushes lime green in spring, no flowers or fruit. Summer foliage will become red-tinged, by fall the foliage is bright red. Grow in Full Sun to Partial Sun.

Slow growing to 3 - 3 1/2 ft tall and 1 1/2 ft wide in partial shade or partial sun to full sun. In spring white showy blossoms with blue-green summer foliage and good red winter color. Nandina can be grown in partial shade, but it will exhibit richer-colored, red fall foliage if planted in the sun.

Has similar foliage to 'Compacta' but more intense red color. Standard Nandina size: can reach 6-8 feet. 'Moyers Red' produces much more pigment than 'Compacta'. Grows in shade to sun. This is one of the few Nandinas with pink flowers. Another perk is that this cultivar will produce berries 1-2 months earlier than others.

Intense fiery red new foliage cools to lush green in summer. Red highlights reappear in fall and winter. Occasionally produces small white flowers. Evergreen. Partial to full sun Slow growth to 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 feet wide. Growth habit: Compact, Narrow

Evergreen with moderate growth from 6 - 10 inches in full sun to shade; needs well drained soil. Dark green grass like leaves in clumps or mounds. Flowers are light lilac to white flowers in summer; blue glove-shaped fruit.

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Has small tough ovate leaves on long twiggy sometimes fountaining branches. In March & ealry April, these branches are full of extremely fragrant white tubular flowers so that the entire shrub shines white. Sun or shade, well-drained soil to 6-8 ft tall, greater width.

Bright cream-edged foliage; evergreen. Will produce tiny but fragrant flowers in fall. Slow to moderate growing, reaching 10-12 ft at maturity. Usually slightly taller than wide. Typical ten-year height is 6-8 ft, depending on conditions. Grows in full sun to full shade. Plants will be more compact in brighter conditions.

Broadleaf evergreen shrub, bushy, slow growing to 8 ft and as wide. Leaves are toothed, glossy, & bright green. Masses of small white, fragrant, flowers cover the plant in spring. Sun to part shade, easy to grow. Makes a fine hedge.

Herbaceous perennial evergreen groundcover. Grows to 10" tall. Plants slowly spread via basal shoots & leaning top growth. Grows in partial shade to deep shade. Leaves emerge medium green, mature to dark green, & are glossy to waxy evergreen. Blooms are creamy white from late March to mid April.

Graceful, elegant grass with plumes that appear in summer. The foliage arches near the tip & gives the plant a graceful fountain shape. Grows in full sun with attractive white to creamy tan flower plumes 3-4 inches long August to November. Needs adequate moisture to perform well. Burgundy fall color.

Semiwoody perennial; small blue flowers on widely arching stems that grow 3-4ft tall & as wide. Bloom begins in July and continues right through September, which makes Perovskia an exceptionally long-blooming perennial. Plants are vigorous and very hardy, ignoring heat, drought, and pests, while always looking fresh. Full sun.

Miniature semi-evergreen perennial or short semi-evergreen groundcover (herbaceous when young, but semi-woody with age). Grows to 6" tall by 2' wide in full sun to partial shade. Trumpet-shaped red-purple, violet-purple, pink, or white flowers

Grows large tufts of broad, sword-shaped, stiffly ascending leaves. Has beautifully colored striped leaves. This has been one of the hardiest selections of New Zealand Flax. A small upright plant to 6 feet tall makes a small clump to 3-4' wide of narrow reddish purple foliage. Grows in sun to part sun.

Evergreen shrub that has moderate to fast upright growth habit. Can reach 10-15' tall & 15' wide. Has oval leaves that are bright showy bronze-red in youth & mature to a dark leathery green. Good as sheared hedge or a tall screen, prune often to prevent legginess. Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

A small to medium-sized shrub with a broad rounded and flat-topped habit. Habit: Broad-rounded, symmetrical, flat-topped with horizontal to slightly ascending branches, often with a nest-like depression in the center after many years Size: 3-6' high x twice as wide, with a very slow growth rate Full sun.

Beautiful fiery red new growth matures to lustrous deep green. A prolific producer of broad, pendulous white flower clusters. An excellent shrub for foundation planting or landscape groups. Evergreen. Partial sun. Slow grower to 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.

Mugo pine comes in a variety of shapes and sizes from tree to ground cover. Slow growing from 4-8 ft tall & 8-15 ft wide. Dark green needles to 2 in. long, with cones that are 1 1/2 in. long & shaped in an oval are tawny brown to dark brown. Grows in partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Dwarf Eastern White Pine. The light green to bluish-green needles, soft texture, & compact globose habit. Slow-growing in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. This form does grow into an irregular mound that starts and matures wider than tall. Best in full sun. Grows 2 - 7' tall and 3 - 10' wide

A 3-4-ft tall, evergreen shrub in rounded in form. Dark green foliage; with age it can be pruned to form a miniature tree. The thick, leathery leaves of this plant are about 4" long. Growth is rapid on well-drained, acid soil of average fertility. Only plants in full sun and moist to dry soil perform well away from the coast.

Dense, with dark green leaves. Bushy, compact, deciduous shrub. Flowers are saucer shaped & come in a variety of colors, yellow being most common. Grows to 4-5 ft. tall & 3-4 ft. wide in Part Shade to Full Sun. These hardy plants flower continuously from June through October with little preference to soil or water conditions.

Also known as Isotoma axillaris or Solenopsis axillaris (Blue Star Creeper). Forms a neat, compact mound of finely cut leaves covered during the summer with starry lavender flowers. It grows to 12? x 10?, foliage is evergreen. Blooms from spring to late fall. Grows in full sun to partial sun.

Upright deciduous shrub. Grows 6-10 tall & 5-8 wide. May be trained as a small tree. Noted for its reddish purple foliage; retains good color throughout the summer. Best grown in moist,well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates part shade, but best flowering and leaf color generally occur in full sun.

Otto Luyken' - popular form, compact, spreading to 6-10 ft (1.8-3 m) wide and 5 ft (1.5 m) tall, erect stems, narrow, glossy dark green leaves, abundant flowers.

Large, bushy evergreen shrub which can reach the height of a small tree, 10-20 ft. The leaves are oval, glossy, toothed,& dark green. Small, white, fragrant flowers are produced in mid to late spring. The fruits are small, conical & dark purple. A handsome plant that remains lustrous all year.

Evergreen thorny shrub with a dense twiggy habit. White flowers in late spring followed by red fruit persisting into the winter. Spreading habit with glossy green leaves and abundant red berries in fall. Plant in sun/part sun. Grows to a height 3' and 6' wide in well drained soils.

Bright pink flowers cover this low, compact shrub from mid winter through spring. Leaves, reddish tinge in winter. Popular landscape shrub, needs little care. This small shrub will grow 2' tall and 4' wide. It has small, dark green leaves that get a red tint in the winter and deep pink flowers that bloom fall through spring.

A fast-growing evergreen shrub with dark pink flowers, it makes a colorful, informal hedge or screen. The leaves begin bronze and burgundy and mature to dark green. Blooms in Mid Winter through Late Spring with Pink flowers. Grows 4 ft. to 5 ft tall and 8 ft wide in Full Sun to Partial Sun.

This is an extremely variable species; dense, low-mounding, dwarf form of what used to be called var. myrtilloides. Its tiny, shiny leaves are aromatic. Its June flowers are tiny pink thimbles dancing above the leaves on long stalks. It is a cutie-pie. Native to rocky high moorland, often moist and mossy, in part shade to full sun.

Super deep red flowers in March to April. Superb and unusual wine red underside to leaf. Low and compact habit. Plant in sun. Grows to 3 ft. tall

Compact, shrub to 4'. New shoots have a dense fawn-colored felty covering, but it eventually wears off, leaving the upper leaf surface shiny, dark green & somewhat leathery. Blooms mid to late Spring- early Summer with white to pale pink blossoms, sometimes with purple or crimson flecks. Sun to Partial Shade.

Considered the largest leaved of all rhododendrons. Flowers about 3" wide, bell-shaped, dull creamy white to soft yellow, crimson patches at the base. Needs a sheltered site that does not dry out. Ultimate Height: 30 ft after 10 years. This plants flowers in the North Hemisphere around March - May.

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1 1/2" across, moderate purplish-pink with coppery-red spotting in dorsal throat. Held in ball-shaped trusses of about 8 flowers. Sun tolerant. Growth to 3' in 10 years.

Good looking, grows well in sunny, hot locations. Reddish-purple flowers are held in medium sized, tight trusses. Dense & lush foliage with dark green leaves. Early morning sun or filtered bright light provides optimum conditions for bloom development. They tolerate some shade, especially from hot afternoon sun, but don't do well in deep shade.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, bright red, waxy looking. Lax, round truss has 6 flowers.

Deep red trumpet shaped flowers in trusses of 10-14 blooms in late May. Grows to 5' tall x 5' wide in ten years. Sun and heat tolerant.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, pale pink fading lighter towards center and with light yellow throat. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10-12 flowers. Sun to part shade; can take heat. To 4' tall in ten years.

Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2 3/4" across, white with a dark red blotch, reverse slightly flushed very pale purple. Held in conical truss of 18 flowers.

Flower 1 1/2" to 2" across, white with brilliant yellow dorsal blotch. Broad, round truss holds 12-18 flowers.

Flowers are light pink at first, fading to white. Blooms in late February or early March. Protect early flowers from frost. Nice bushy habit of growth to about 30 inches in ten years. Compact plant, deep forest green, shiny leaves. Flower blush pink touched with deeper pink, can be forced for Christmas.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 3" wide, inside pale yellowish-pink with a pale yellow blotch and red spots, outside deep purplish-pink at margins, shading to pale purplish pink at base. Ball-shaped trusses of 19 flowers. Height to 3' tall in ten years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, 1 1/2" to 3" across, light purplish-pink fading to pale pink with dark red to deep purplish-pink markings. Held in conical-shaped trusses with 10-18 flowers. May bloom again in fall. Leaves are glossy and dark green colored, retained three years. Broad, dense habit. Grows to 5' in ten years.

Flower two-lipped, light purple, with light brown dorsal markings. Small, round trusses have about 20 flowers. Height to 4' tall in 10 years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, deep reddish-purple at margins shading through purple to reddish-purple in center, with dark red spotting.

Russet leaf coloring. Red flowers Blooms in late April. Grows to 3 feet in ten years. Part shade

Late March. Rose-pink flowers. Compact growth habit. Dark green foliage with reddish-brown indumentum. Grows to 3 feet in ten years.

Flower widely funnel-shaped, lilac-rose with orange blotch. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 8-10 flowers.

Flower 1 3/4" to 2" across, strong purplish-pink, shading to white in throat, lightly spotted greenish-yellow. Trusses hold 18-20 flowers. 4" long, dark green with wooly, tan-colored indumentum. Dense and compact shrub. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3 1/4" across, bright deep red, unmarked. Dome-shaped trusses of 15-16.

Flower funnel-shaped, 2" to 2 3/4" across, light greenish yellow, tinted lighter with sparse dark red spotting on dorsal lobe. Held in compact truss of 16-18 flowers. Mid Season bloom. Sometime may put out temporary yellowish leaves. Compact, mounding habit. Grows to 4' in ten years.

Blooms early (late March), with bright, blood-red flowers. This is a great garden plant that ages gracefully, maintaining good form. It grows to 4 feet in ten years in morning sun and afternoon shade.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2 1/2" across, bright rose-red tinged blue, with dark red blotch. Held in conical-shaped truss.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, 4" across, pale greenish-yellow to light yellow with a small, vivid red flare. Ball-shaped truss holds 15 flowers. Late April-May. Red buds open to large, yellow flowers. Nice foliage and a compact habit. Grows to 6' in ten years.

'Honey butter' looks good enough to eat! When it blooms in April, the flowers are luscious tones of yellow with apricot edging. The foliage is dark green and very attractive. Blooms April toMay in full sun. Grows to 4ft - 5ft tall in ten years.

When the buds have matured, there is no more perfect red in existance. The flowers open to a slightly paler red, with faint freckles on the inner uppmost petal. Sun tolerant, part shade. Grows to 4' tall. Produces a profusion of large, bright red flowers in early to mid-May. These contrast nicely with its leathery deep green leaves.

Flower slightly frilly, lavender with purple blotch. Held in ball-shaped truss.

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2 3/4" across, royal purple with greenish-brown to ochre marks within. Held in ball-shaped truss of about 16 flowers.

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, sometimes double, 2 1/2" across, wavy-edges, light greenish yellow. Dome-shaped truss holds 13 flowers. Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, up curved edges, 2

Flower funnel-shaped, 2 1/2" to 3 1/2" across, dark red with a v-shaped black markings on dorsal lobes. Held in ball-shaped truss holds 12-22 flowers. Leaves very rippled, heavy texture, glossy. Vigorous growing. Upright, rounded habit. Grows to 5' in ten years.

May blooming. Violet-rose flowers with a very dark blotch and white stamens. Spreading and open growth habit. Leaves elliptic to oblong-obovate, up to 3" long, glossy, dark green. Vigorous plant. Needs to be pruned to shape. Grows to 5' in ten years.

Flower funnel-campanulate, 2" across, blood red. Held in compact trusses of 8-10 flowers. Leaves lanceolate to elliptic, dark green, 3" long. Low growing and open habit. Grows to 2' in ten years.

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2" across, inside light pink with yellow blotch and dark pink spots, outside light pink with dark pink edges. Held in conical truss of 15-20 flowers.

Flower funnel-shaped, 3" across, overlapping lobes, pale lavender that ages to white, with a brownish-orange blotch. Held in trusses of up to 14 flowers.

Flower 1" across, purplish-pink with red spots. Held in raceme clusters of about 12.

Has orange-red buds open to amber yellow flowers that appear double because of the large calyx. Free flowering rounded plant habit. Ball-shaped trusses hold 19 flowers. Grows to 3' in 10 years. Prefers Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade. Young foliage has a bronze colour which turns glossy green Flowers early May.

Large, fluted flowers of melon to custard at the edges with burnt sugar spotting within. It blooms in late April. New growth is showy maroon turning to parsley-green. Has a compact habit reaching 4 feet in ten years. Sun Exposure: Light Shade.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, crinkled lobes, 1 1/2" across, dark purple with light reddish-purple throat, dark violet spots and light reddish-purple rays down center of each lobe. Ball-shaped truss of 6-7 flowers. Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" long, glossy, most are revolute, yellow-green, retained 2 years. Upright, dense grower. Grows to 4' in ten years.

Flower bright red with black spots. Held in ball-shaped trusses.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2 1/2" across, waxy, very deep reddish-purple with slight brown spotting. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 12-15 flowers.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3 1/2" across, inside purplish-pink at edges fading to very pale purple with dark red spotted streaks radiating from base; outside purplish-pink. Ball-shaped trusses of 14. Leaves elliptic, concave, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 5 1/4" long, glossy, olive green, retained 2 years. Dense habit. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Flower funnel-shaped, 2" across, cream getting darker towards base, very lightly flushed paler than pale purplish-pink and spotted moderate orange on the dorsal lobe. Flowers fade to creamy white with yellow throat. Ball-shaped truss of 13-15 flowers. Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" long, glossy, medium green. Compact and well branched shrub. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2 1/4" across, inside yellowish white with vivid red picotee edges, outside deep yellowish-pink at margins shading to a deep pink base. Ball-shaped truss holds 14 flowers. Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 5 1/2" long, glossy, dark yellowish-green, moderate orange-yellow indumentum. Dense habit. Grows to 5' in ten years.

Flower widely funnel-campanulate, hose-in-hose, frilly edges, 2" across, light pink colored. Ball-shaped trusses of about 15. Leaves ovate to elliptic, mucronate apex, rounded base, 3" long, medium green with yellow stems. Compact and relatively slow growing plant when young. Grows to 4' in ten years

This group of rhodies are smaller, form is rounded & the foliage is leathery & dark green until fall when it turns almost purplish. Heavy flowerer; plant does not set seed. They are very hardy, among the hardiest & most shade tolerant rhododendrons. Grows in partial sun to shade to a height of 3-5' tall.

Grows 4'-6' tall, can grow to 10' with a width about two-thirds the height. Evergreen. Leaves turn a wonderful deep mahogany-purple in winter. More sun exposure creates more winter foliage color. Blooms mid to late April. Color is a vivid, potent lavender-pink. Generally blooms heavily and reliably. Lavender w/purple

This group of rhodies are smaller, form is rounded & the foliage is leathery & dark green until fall when it turns almost purplish. Heavy flowerer; plant does not set seed. They are very hardy, among the hardiest & most shade tolerant rhododendrons. Grows in partial sun to shade to a height of 3-5' tall. Lavender w/pink.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 1 1/2" across, strong reddish purple. Flat, ball-shaped truss holds 10-15 flowers. Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 1 1/4 to 2 " long, convex, glossy, green, turning bronze mahogany in winter. Upright, dense growth habit. Grows to 4' in ten years.

Flower funnel-shaped, 2 1/2" to 3" across, deep purplish red, dorsal lobe spotted dark red. Truss has 12-14 flowers. Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate-rounded base, 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" long, flat, dark green. Grows twice as wide as tall. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Flower bright purplish-violet. Held in ball-shaped trusses.

Flower funnel-shaped, very frilly, 2 1/2" across, vivid reddish-pink blotched scarlet red with prominent protruding stamens. Held in a conical truss. Leaves, 4" long, thick, glossy, dark green and heavily veined; coppery bronze when new. Upright habit. Grows to 5' in ten years.

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 3" across, inside light greenish-yellow with vivid yellow midribs, throat vivid yellow on dorsal lobe, outside brilliant yellow with vivid yellow midribs. Dome-shaped truss holds 14 flowers. Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 5 1/2" long, semi-glossy, dark yellowish green, retained 2 years. Grows to 6' in ten years.

Early blooming orange/yellow!! Vivid reddish orange in bud, its flowers open light yellow with a broad band of reddish orange and mature pure yellow. They look absolutely stunning against the slightly glossy dark green foliage. Partial Sun Height and width to 3 feet.

Predominately pale pink, 2" across, with deep purplish-pink edges. Dark buds open to reveal magenta pink flowers with darker edges. Dark green foliage with a covering of fine hairs or bristles. Grows to 3' tall in part sun, part shade.

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3 1/4" wide, inside vivid purple with black spotted blotch on dorsal lobe, some spots extending onto adjacent lobes; outside vivid purple shading to deep purplish red at midribs. Held in ball-shaped truss of 15. Leaves elliptic, recurved margins, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 6" long, bullate, semi-glossy, dark bluish green to dark green, retained 2 years. Copper-looking new growth. Grows to 6' in ten years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, purplish-red margins shading to light purplish pink in throat with purplish-red spots on dorsal lobe. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 12-13 flowers. Leaves, elliptic, flat, 5" long, leathery, dull green with sparse light tan indumentum, retained 3-4 years. Plant dense, well-shaped. Grows to 4' in ten years.

Flower funnel-shaped, 1 3/4" across, light pink flushed strong pink, deeper at edges, dotted moderate orange-yellow on either side of mid-vein in throat. Ball-shaped truss holds 12-16 flowers. Leaves 3" to 3?" long, dull, mid green. Very dense growth habit. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, 5" across, pink, upper lobe spotted. Huge, upright trusses of 14 flowers. Leaves elliptic, 7" long, glossy, slightly twisted, medium-green. Grows to 5' in ten years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, 2 1/2" across, deep pink at outer edge shading to light orange in the center with darker spots. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 12. The first colors you see are the bright red buds which open to deep pink flowers. The center of each flower is orange making a delightful two toned appearance. Leaves very deep green, retained 3 years. Compact and dense habit. Likes filtered afternoon shade and plenty of morning sun. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, blood red, unmarked. Held in dome-shaped trusses of about 10 flowers. Leaves 4 3/4" long, acute apex, cuneate base, dark green. Mounding habit. Afternoon filtered light is preferred. Grows to 5' in ten years.

Flower broadly campanulate, 2 3/4" across, rose-pink, edges and reverse darker. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10. The Blossoms are rose colored with darker tones on the reverse of the petals and on the edges. Deep green leaves are recurved slightly. Leaves slightly recurved, to 3" long, dark green with light cinnamon tomentum and thick white indumentum. Afternoon sun protection is best. Plant habit is wider than tall to 2' in ten years.

Muted dark pink double flowers. Small dark green waxy leaves. Martha Stewart named this special hybrid. Deep pink flowers touched with apricot on a full, rounded plant with highly rated excellent foliage. Morning Sun, Afternoon Shade. Grows to 3' in ten years.

Blooms Mid April-May. Compact plant with orange-yellow flowers with radiating creamy-pink stripes. Dense, low growing habit. Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Small dark green leaves and very dense growing habit. Small size red single flowers bloom March-May. Grows 3' wide in 10 years and to a height: 2-3' .

Blooms Mid-April. 1? bright red flowers. Low, compact habit. Shade to Part Sun Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Considered one of the best for its dark green shiny foliage that turns a stunning crimson in the fall. ?Johanna' also has deep blood-red blooms that are a striking plus! Blooms in April. Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Blooms in late April. Double, dark pink flowers. Grows to 24-36 in. in Sun to Partial Shade. Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Late March, April to May . Single, white with lavender-pink margins. Part shade Grows to a height of: 3 to 4 feet and wide. Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Ruffled 3" blooms blanket this popular azalea in rich, vivid fuchsia rose hues. Habit is upright, to 4-6'. Early May. Low and compact growth habit. Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Flower funnel-shaped, 2" across, semi double, rounded petals, strong to deep purplish pink. Growth to 4' high. Early to Early Midseason. Azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors. Prefers many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule.

Tough groundcover. Divided leaves are fragrant when brushed against or crushed; excellent red fall color. Fast growing in partial to full sun; to 2 to 3 ft. tall, spreads 6 to 8 ft. wide. Tiny yellow flowers bloom in early spring before the foliage.

Spineless, upright, deciduous, compact tree or shrub, grows to 6' tall & wide. Dark green leaves are slightly hairy, rounded, toothed & heart-shaped at the bases, 2-4" long. Deep red tubular flowers, 2-4" long & are followed by rounded, glaucous, black fruit, 1/4" across. Blooms early spring to late spring. Sun to Full Sun

The flowering red currants are one of the joys of the Pacific Northwest spring. Before the leaves are formed, clusters of pendant dark red buds appear, slowly opening to bright red tubular flowers. This vigorous form has darker flowers with white centers. Grows to 8-10 ft. & as wide in sun to part shade; very attractive to hummingbirds.

Low-spreading, evergreen shrub or groundcover. Its leaves are green, leathery & very aromatic. Has pale-blue flowers from early to mid-summer. 'Prostratus' can be used as a beautiful groundcover because of its height which reaches only up to 3 feet high and 4-8 feet in its spread. Grows in sun to part shade.

Tough & versatile. Height ranges from 1 - 6ft tall. Aromatic leaves are usually glossy dark green above & grayish white beneath. Small cluster of 1/4-1/2 in. blossoms vary in shades of blue, bloom through winter & spring; occasionally repeats in fall. Grows in partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Also known as Rubus calycinoides. Turns deep, vivid red in the fall. Small; 1-1.5" deep green leaves with smooth light tan undersides. Nearly evergreen, insect & pest free. White flowers with amber fruits in late spring. Easily grown in good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade. Succeeds in deep shade.

Bright pink shoots which open to creamy white & green variegated leaves. Heavy fertilization will maintain it's color. This shrub can also be trained into a small tree & can usually be found in shrub & tree form. Catkins bloom on the stems of this plant in early April. Grows 12-18" per year. Grows 10-15' tall and 15-20' wide.

Dwarf purple osier has slimmer branches and narrower leaves; deciduous shrub. Grows from 3-5 ft tall with equal spread. Grows in full sun.

Buds grow through spring, when in May they become huge 10" wide pink buds & before month's end open into big clusters,attractive to butterflies, in full flourish for June. Stays dark-leafed in summer. Blossoms have a lovely citrusy odor. Grows to 10' by 10' in full sun, to sun to partial shade, to light shade.

Flowering period: July through fall. Flowering attributes: Flower heads form in July and the flat corymbs look like broccoli. In August, the flowers start to color up, turning pink. Slowly the flowers turn red, and later in fall they turn a deeper rusty-red. Light: Full sun.

Perennial. Succulent, purple leaves that begin in spring as blue-green, changing to a purple-burgundy color as the season progresses. Grows to 8-12" & 12" wide in full sun. Flowers late summer to early fall with round cymes of rose pink, star-shaped flowers.

Upright deciduous shrub with a clumping habit. Leaves are deep green on top, grayish-green below; persistent into fall. Young foliage is bronzy-red. In summer, showy, deep pink flowers. Spiraea can be nipped by late frost, prune after flowering. Fast growing. Prefers full sun & well drained soil. Native to China and Japan.

Pink flowers in 4-5" flat-topped clusters in late May-June . Foliage is russet-orange when it opens in early spring, then changes to soft yellow, finally maturing green -- often reversing the color process in fall. Height is 3-4', slightly wider than high, forming a mound. Growth is fast in full sun.

Deciduous, fast, low-growing, in full sun, clump-forming shrub has a spreading habit, reaching 10" tall to 2-3' wide. Foliage is light blue-green to 1" long. In late June, blooms are a faded pink and white and are borne on small clusters spread heavily across the plant bloom continues into September if deadheaded.

A compact shrub with a dense growing habit. Leaves are small, dark blue-green and flowers are white, late spring blooming. Native to Japan. Grows to 3 ft. to 5 ft. tall and wide in sun to full sun.

Very hardy and adaptable. Dense, twiggy , rounded; to 8-9 ft tall and wide. In summer, purple buds open to very fragrant ice blue flowers. Fall colors range in purples & reds. Grows in partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Beautiful, heavily fragrant reddish-purple to dark purple single blooms come late spring, extending the lilac season! An outstanding open branched, upright habit useful in mixed shrub borders or in mass plantings with other lilacs. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 6 to 10 feet tall, 6 to 8 feet wide.

Producing a mass of large fragrant double flowers held on elegant panicles next spring & every year, above heart-shaped, fresh-green leaves. A French Hybrid cultivar, it maintains an upright habit; lilac colored; blooms in early to mid-May, dark green foliage. Grows to 10?12' tall & wide. Full sun.

Double, large blue flowers. ?President Grevy? (a French Hybrid cultivar) maintains an upright habit and is most valued for its extremely fragrant double large blue blooms in early to mid-May, dark green foliage. Grows to 10?12' tall & wide.

Bi-colored, this lilac has stood the test of time. In mid to late season this cultivar bears slightly fragrant, single, purple blooms that have a creamy white edge. Blooms are complemented by heart-shaped foliage. Beautiful as a border shrub or a colorful hedge 10-15' high by 6-10' wide. In full sun to partial shade.

Slow growing, evergreen in dense, narrow cone to 10-15ft tall & 3-4 ft wide. Bright green to yellowish green leaf sprays. Cultivar retain it's green foliage well into winter. Partial shade or partial sun to full sun.

Evergreen vine climbs with a 1 - 2.5ft, spread to 20ft tall. During April and May the plant goes two-tone as it flushes light green with new growth. Shortly thereafter the scene transforms again when the delicate 1 in white pinwheel flowers breathe enchanting fragrances into the spring air. Grows in bright sun to part shade.

Produces dazzling pink blooms, successful variety is very weather-tolerant. Ultimate flowering groundcover & basket plant, fast growing, versatile, with a multi branching growth habit. Elegant feathered leaves & delicate, bright flowers form a carpet of blossoms. Full sun, grows 1' tall & 3 ' wide.

Slow-growing, rounded, deciduous shrub which typically matures 3-4' tall with a similar spread. Pink buds open in spring usually April to sweetly fragrant white flowers which are arranged in snowball-like clusters (hemispherical cymes) to 3" across. Grows 2.5-4 feet tall and wide.

Compact evergreen shrub that grows in a dome shaped mound just 3-5 ft & maybe a little wider. The leaves are dark glossy green above & paler beneath. Tiny flowers are white clusters open from pinkish red buds in spring.. The fruits are olive shaped, metallic turquoise blue. Grows in partial shade.

Known as Laurustinus this species is an upright-rounded evergreen. Grows to 6-12' high. Has dark green leaves that are present throughout the year. Flowers from fall to spring with pink buds opening to lightly fragrant white flowers Blue frits last through summer. Grows in sun to part shade.

Low-key, trustworthy shrub is perfect for the back of the border, its dense form creates a nice backdrop for showier summer plants. Stands out in fall with deep burgundy foliage & large, bright red berries. Birds don't like the fruit, so the berries often persist well into winter. This is a dwarf version. Full sun to partial shade.

Wonderfully fragrant white blooms in spring and a full rounded form make this shrub a standout in the landscape. Large, rounded blooms are followed by highly ornamental berries. Deciduous. Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. Partial to full sun.

Magenta, deep plum, or burgundy cultivar of the common periwinkle. Sometimes called Wine Periwinkle. Evergreen trailing vine with shiny green leaves. Although the major blooming season for Vinca is early Spring, this continues blooming sporadically throughout the Summer & into first frost.

Evergreen trailing vine has a larger leaf than most Vinca, & much more pronounced veining. Deep lilac 1/2" flowers that cover the bed in early spring. The improved strain of common Vinca Minor with rich, glossy green foliage. Tolerates sun with regular watering. Mature prostrate height 4" - 6", spacing 8" - 12".

Evergreen to semi-evergreen, trailing vine can reach up to 3' in length. Some varieties have variegated leaf colors. Flowers are violet to blue to white in color. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Sunnier positions result in more flowers & shadier positions result in more ground covering foliage