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Japanese Painted Fern

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Evokes the shady tranquility of its native Oriental gardens. Lovely clumps 12-20" high with a spread of up to 36" have a weeping habit and exquisite foliage that appears “painted” with silver. Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

Zones: 3-7 - Shipped in 3" pot - Shade to Partial shade - Deer tend to avoid

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Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

Form: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade

Height/Habit: 8 - 20", vase shaped

Spread: up to 36"

Spacing: 36"

Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7 (-40 degrees F)

Foliage Type: Fine, lovely gray green foliage.

Flower Form: n/a

Flower Color: n/a

Planting Requirements: Set at the same level it is growing at in the growers pot. Firm and water in thoroughly.

Soil Requirements: Acid, humus enriched moisture retentive. Should not be allowed to dry out

Growth Rate: Moderate

Unique Characteristics: Known for its silver gray foliage with purple-red veins and stems with a weeping habit. The color is stronger with some light sun. Fine leaf texture. Deciduous.

Additional Information: 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year

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Poker Primrose

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In late spring, tiny tubular long-lasting flowers appear on numerous 12-15" spikes. Bright red buds open to fragrant, lilac-blue flowers. Blooms last six to eight weeks in midsummer and attract lots of butterflies. Handsome-toothed foliage. Space 8-12" apart. Primula vialii

Zones: 5-8 - Shipped in 3" pot - Shade to Partial shade - Deer tend to avoid

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Botanical Name: Primula vialii

Form: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade

Height/Habit: 12 - 24"

Spread: 8 - 12"

Spacing: 8 - 12"

Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 (-10 degrees F)

Foliage Type: Lance-shaped, toothed, soft, mid green leaves.

Flower Form: 3-6" dense, conical spikes of tubular 1/3" flowers on long stiff stems held above foliage.

Flower Color: Bright red in bud opens to pinkish lavender or blue flowers.

Flowering Date: Late spring

Planting Requirements: Requires dappled shade.

Soil Requirements: Moist humus garden soil.

Growth Rate: Moderate

White Feather Hosta

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Watch this hosta closely! To start out, it exhibits brilliant white leaves. But over the course of weeks in summer, these gradually transform to an attractive green and cream color. This is a wholly unique hosta sure to attract lots of attention as it brings brightness to your full shade garden. Grows 1' high with a 24" spread. Lavender flowers appear in midsummer atop 20" high stalks. Does not tolerate afternoon sun. #1 field-grown plants. Hosta 'White Feather'

Zones: 3-9 - Full Shade

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Botanical Name: Hosta 'White Feather'

Form: harbaceous perennial

Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade

Height/Habit: foliage: 1 ft high and flowers up to 20" high

Spread: 24"

Spacing: 1.5 ft.

Hardiness Zone: zones 3-9

Foliage Type: Foliage is unique in color. It is white when opening and changes in the following weeks to greenish-white

Flower Form: Narrow funnel-shaped flowers on scapes up to 20" tall.

Flower Color: lavender

Flowering Date: Mid Summer

Planting Requirements: This variety must be planted in shade. It does not tolerate sun!

Soil Requirements: Well drained, humus rich garden soil.

Growth Rate: slow/moderate

Snow is still our major landscape feature but yesterday Julia and I started two kinds of marigolds and sunflowers and black hollyhocks.

Scientific name: Coreopsis species

How to grow: Coreopsis species are happy in almost any well-drained garden soil in full sun. They are drought-resistant and an outstanding choice for hot, difficult places. Deadheading and frequent division keep plants going strong.

Propagation: By division in spring or from seed.

Uses: Excellent for wild gardens, containers, and in garden beds, these flowers are also popular for cutting. The smaller types look great in hanging baskets and as edging plants.

Related species: Coreopsis grandiflora Sunray bears double golden-yellow flowers on two-foot stems. C. lanceolata Brown Eyes has big yellow daisies with brown splotches on plants over two feet tall. C. verticillata