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All Plants on this page are in Trade Quart Pots (Qt.) which are 1.68Pints (794 ml) liquid measure. 

(Similar to a true nursery quart on top width and height, but tapered to a smaller bottom for lighter shipping.)

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$8.99 Qt.

Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi   Rock Cress     Zone: 3-7    Sun/PS

Arabis ferdinandi-coburgiA valuable foliage Arabis forming a mound of neat rosettes, greens leaves.  White flowers on 6" stems. Roots as it spreads. Lovely under-planted with blue Chinodoxa bulbs. Stunning in masses. Evergreen except in the most hideous winter. 

Soil: Well-drained      H: 1-3" W: 12"+    B/M: White 5-6 

Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'   East Indian Holly  Fern    Listed on our Fern Page with all of our Ferns.

What you're saying about us...

"Dear Debby & Pete,
I wanted to inform you that I have now received all of the 8 different Arisaema plants that I ordered from you - they arrived in great shape and I hope I can do as well with them in my garden as you have with packing and shipping them to me! "
                                                                  Bill in Cushing, MN   

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  All Arisaema have Atypical Roots and various times of the year have few or no roots.  

$19.99 Qt.

New 2/29

Arisaema candidissimum 'Pink Flower'       Chinese Cobra Lily     Zone: 4B-9A   

Arisaema candidissimum 'Pink Flower'       Chinese Cobra LilyTHE most popular, elegant of all Jacks! A bit demanding about soil. Will take full sun. Large pink & white striped, ROSE SCENTED spathes held above bold trifoliate, glossy foliage. Late riser, often blooming in early July. Plant 12" deep in cold areas. The Chinese clone sets seed freely unlike the old, sterile Forrest clone. Emerges June/July. Very light to medium pink.  Medium bulbs should bloom in 2 years.

Soil:  Moist but well-drained      H: 12-20"  W:12-16"    B/M:  Pink/6-7

Chinese Plants/Chinese Native

$15.99 Qt.

Arisaema consanguineum     Chinese Cobra Lily  Zone:  4B-11    

Arisaema consanguineumGorgeous, tall, snakeskin mottled stems are topped by a parasol of leaflets, each ending in a whiskery drip-tip to channel rain away from the stem. The long spathe is beautiful shades of purple, brown and gray. An easy 'Jack', it adds a striking architectural form to the shade garden. The leaves often have beautiful drip tips as well. One of the easiest to grow.   These are bloom size bulbs.

Soil:  Moist but well-drained   H: 30"IB    W:12"     B/M:   Green or purple/5-6

Chinese Plants/Chinese Native

$12.99 Med

Arisaema consanguineum 'Silver Center' (Medium bulb)       Chinese Cobra Lily  Zone:  4B-11    

Arisaema consanguineum 'Silver Center'Gorgeous, tall, snakeskin mottled stems are topped by a parasol of leaflets, each ending in a whiskery drip-tip to channel rain away from the stem. The long spathe is beautiful shades of purple, brown and gray. An easy 'Jack', it adds a striking architectural form to the shade garden. This rare form has a silver centered leaf. One of the easiest to grow.  Just about fool-proof.   Medium size bulbs are in the second year from bulblets and are a year or two from bloom size.

Soil:  Moist but well-drained        H: 30" IB    W: 12"         B/M:   Green or purple/5-6

Chinese Plants/Chinese Native

$8.99 Qt.

Arisaema dracontium  (Medium Bulbs)   Green Dragon        Zone: 4-9     

Arisaema dracontiumA Native relative of Jack-in-the-Pulpit but with a long whip on the 'Jack'. More interesting and exotic & RARE. 7-12 leaflets. (Younger plants have from 3-5 leaflets.) Needs at least average moisture. Red fruit looks similar to the common Jack. Good with hostas or ferns that fill in when it goes summer DORMANT.  Like our other Native, this blooms when the bulb is still fairly small compared to some Arisaemas so don't be surprised to see a small bulb -- that's it's nature.  But even the Medium bulbs bloom very soon.

Soil: Ave. to moist         H: 12-36" W: 12-18"         B/M: Green 5-6    

$10.99 Qt.

New 1/25

Arisaema dracontium  (Large Bulbs)   Green Dragon        Zone: 4-9     

Arisaema dracontiumA Native relative of Jack-in-the-Pulpit but with a long whip on the 'Jack'. More interesting and exotic & RARE. 7-12 leaflets. (Younger plants have from 3-5 leaflets.) Needs at least average moisture. Red fruit looks similar to the common Jack. Good with hostas or ferns that fill in when it goes summer DORMANT.  Like our other Native, this blooms when the bulb is still fairly small compared to some Arisaemas so don't be surprised to see a small bulb -- that's it's nature.  But even the Medium bulbs bloom very soon.

Soil: Ave. to moist         H: 12-36" W: 12-18"         B/M: Green 5-6    

$10.99 Qt.

 

Arisaema fargesii   (Medium bulbs)        Zone:  5-10          Don't miss the photos!

Arisaema fargesiiBroad, glossy leaves, divided into 3 leaflets on strong stems. The spathe is boldly striped in white & reddish brown, thickly textured, ending in a threadlike tip. A good producer, it makes offsets readily. Hardy, handsome, & easy to grow plus riveting to look at. The purple red spadix peeks out of the spathe like a tiny chameleon. Sun to light shade. Very easy to get along with! The spathe has strongly recurved mouthPERA02090makes it quite lovely.  The leaves turn a beautiful yellow in Fall.  These are medium size bulbs that should bloom in a year or two. Choice, gorgeous and EASY (did we mention that?) :-)

Soil:  Moist but well-drained         H: 18"  W: 12"         B/M:  Purple/6-7

Chinese Plants/Chinese Native

 

$12.99 Qt.

Arisaema flavum (Small Bulbs)   Yellow Chinese Cobra Lily    Zone: 4B-7    

Arisaema flavum

One of a 4-5 Arisaemas that are both male and female on the same plant and this is true even when young when the other 3-4 need to be mature so you're getting a built in baby maker!   Generous with seedlings.   Adaptive and easy to grow.  Deeply lobed palmate leaves with 5-11 leaflets.  Cute, chubby little yellow canopy with maroon in the throat over a green and white spathe, a lovely fragrance.  The only true buttercup yellow 'Jack'.   Seed grown in their 3rd growth cycle.  Original parents in the following height range but the species can be taller.    CANNOT TAKE EXCESS MOISTURE IN WINTER.

Soil: MOIST but well-drained         H: 12-18"   W:      B/M: Yellow/June

 

$12.99 Qt.

Arisaema flavum ssp. abbreviatum  (Small Bulbs) Yellow Chinese Cobra Lily     Zone: 4B-7  

Arisaema flavum ssp. abbreviatumBoth the Gusmans and Li and Heng, authors of the Draft Treatment for the Flora of China, have concluded that Arisame flavum is "highly variable". The draft treatment rejects any  subdivisions of flavum. The Gusmans have dropped the name A. flavum subsp. abbreviatum.   Translated, this offering is supposed to be shorter form than the species but experts no longer recognize a separate name for the shorter form -- they're just all Arisaema flavum now, considered highly variable in height -- however our seed for this and the above (from a devoted grower of Arisaemas) came listed as A. flavum and A.f.ssp. abbreviatum and thus we offer it as such and anticipate these seed grown plants to be shorter at maturity.  Seed grown in their 3rd growth cycle.  CANNOT TAKE EXCESS MOISTURE IN WINTER.

Soil: MOIST but well-drained       H: 10"   W:      B/M: Yellow/June

 

$14.99 Qt.

 

Arisaema flavum ssp. tibeticum  (Small Bulbs) Yellow Chinese Cobra Lily      Zone: 4B-7    

Arisaema flavum ssp. tibeticum A subspecies of A. flavum found in Tibet in sunny, dry locations.  Compared to the species, it has a somewhat larger brighter yellow inflorescence held above the foliage.   The spathe is held horizontal which is just lovely.  Seed grown in their 3rd growth cycle.  CANNOT TAKE EXCESS MOISTURE IN WINTER.

Soil: MOIST but well-drained       H:10-12"  W:      B/M: Yellow/June

 

 

$17.99 Qt.

 

Arisaema franchetianum       Chinese Cobra Lily           Zone: 6-8          

Arisaema franchetianumAn easy, reliable, June flowering Arisaema but totally rare in the trade.  With pink bulbs like it's relative, A. candidissimum, it has rich maroon and white helmets with a long 'drip tip'.    Three part leaves are large and handsome with a matt finish.  Similar in appearance to A. fargesii.  Likes at least half day sun but is a very tolerant 'Jack'.    Bloom size.

Soil: MOIST but well-drained       H: 15-20  " W: 24"     B/M: Maroon and White/June

 

 

$26.99 Qt.

Arisaema franchetianum  JUMBO BULBS     Chinese Cobra Lily          Zone: 6-8          

Arisaema franchetianumJust like the above, which are bloom size but these bulbs are so big they'll barely fit in our quart pots!

 

Soil: MOIST but well-drained       H: 15-20" W: 24"     B/M: Maroon and White/June

 

 

$13.99 Qt.

Arisaema serratum  (Medium bulbs)    Japanese Cobra Lily     Zone: 5-9      

Arisaema serratumWith Arisaemas, all the hoop-lah is about the bloom/inflorescence/Jack.  Well, here's an Arisaema that has such an incredible mottled stem, two leaves with 11-18 leaflets, can reach 5 feet in heaight so it makes your garden look like the tropics, that even if it never bloomed, you'd want it.  BUT-- it blooms too and does that just as well as it does everything else - sitting, where it can easily be seen, above the foliage with a big bold 'Jack' with an exotic drip tip which can range from deep green to deep purple with white stripes.  And it that isn't enough, it's an easy un-fussy Arisaema

Soil:  Well-drained     H: 48"   W:       B/M: Green or Maroon/Spring

$9.99 Qt.

Bloom size!

Arisaema triphyllum      Jack-In-the-Pulpit      Zone: 4-9     

Arisaema triphyllumA hooded, striped, green to purple spathe & spadix appear in spring, followed by red berries on mature plants. DORMANT in summer. APPEARS TO US TO DETER MOLES nearby. Ours are grown HERE from seed -- takes 3-5 years to reach bloom & sale size. These are 3-4 year olds bulbs and most will bloom this year.   These will be mixed bloom colors, green, maroon, possibly a 'Lazy S'S Form' that slipped in by accident if you're lucky!  Small but bloom-size bulbs.  (This native blooms at a very young age and relatively small bulb and yet will eventually grow huge if happy.)

Soil: Woodland, ave. to moist    H: 6-36" W: 12"     B/M: Green to purple/6-7     

$11.99 Qt.

New for 2012

 

Arisarum proboscideum     Mouse Plant      Zone:  (4B)5-9      

Arisarum proboscideum     Mouse PlantAn uncommon Aroid that's as cute as it can be.  Beautiful dark green arrowhead foliage forms large clumps when happy.  The purple and white blooms have long 'drip tips' hence the name mouse tail.  Good multiplier.   From Italy and Spain.  Can take deep shade.  The Aroid Society has at least one member growing this in Zone 4B.

Soil:  Woodland, ave. well-drained       H: 6"  W: 18"         B/M: Purple & White/4-5 

If you like this plant, look at Pinellia 'Yamazaki'

Aristolochias (Hardy Dutchman's Pipes) are listed on the Vines Page:

What you're saying about us...

(Lobelia) 'Monet Moment' got here just fine and are in great shape.  I am "transitioning" them as I write.  Many thanks for so much care and concern about the weather.  I used your printed out form and Bill, the postman, put them on the front porch as requested.  I have never experienced such great care and communication!  Bravo!  

Kristin in Sarasota Springs, NY, 7-21-06

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$8.99 Qt.

Artemisia abrotanum   Southernwood, Tangerine    Zone: 5-8    

Artemisia abrotanumInsect repellant in Colonial days. A semi-evergreen, shrubby plant w/ FEATHERY, silver-grey green foliage & a strong tangerine scent. Tiny flowers are borne in dense panicles in late summer; unless it's a cool. Known as Old Man, Lad's Love -- by any name, it's a beauty. Can be kept shorter by pruning. 

Soil: Well-drained    H: 36" W: 36"    B/M: Small, yellow & white/ 9-10 

$8.99 Qt.

Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'  French Tarragon   Zone: 3-7  Sun, Lt. Shade 

Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'Licorice flavor used in vinegars, soups & stews. Stimulates digestion. Add to hot cooking only during last 15 minutes. Dormant in winter; can be kept potted indoors. Flowers are best removed. Must have rich, sandy, well drained soil & sun. The TRUE FRENCH TARRAGON. Mulch in winter. Stimulates the digestive system. Can't stand wet feet! 

Soil: Well-drained    H: 18-36" W: 12-15"    B/M: Insig. green/ NA 

What you're saying about us..

"I received my order of Kerria today. They look great!  Only one leaf out of the 6 plants dropped during shipment. This is the best looking/best packed shipment of plants I've ever received. Thanks very much."

Bob in Millington, NJ

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$8.99 Qt.

Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'   White Mugwort     Zone: 4-8    

Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'Handsome, erect clumps of purplish green, heavily dissected leaves on purple stems are topped w/ showy, fragrant milky white flowers for A VERY LONG TIME if adequate moisture. Use in arrangements & as a moth preventative. Prefers moister, richer soil than other Artemisias. Slightly acid soil best but any is okay. The species is a RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner and this is even better!  A Chicago Botanic Garden 'Best Plants'

Soil: Moist but well-drained   H: 48-60" W: 24"   B/M: Creamy white/ 5-10 

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$8.99 Qt.

Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'        Wormwood, Powis Castle      Zone:  6-9    

Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'Beautiful silvery, lacy foliage in soft rounded 2' mounds. Makes whatever is planted next to it look even better. Periodic 'tipping' keeps stems full & dense. Evergreen but ready to be cut back hard in early spring when new growth appears. Superb plant. Very deer resistant.

Soil: Well-drained        H: 24"  W: 36-48"           B/M: 6-7

Sharron on Artemisia 'Powis Castle' as Cut 'Flowers' ...

$12.99 Qt.

 

Arum italicum McClements' Form     Lords and Ladies         Zone: 4B-10       

Arum italicum McClements' FormFrom the plant collection of Dr. Jim Clements comes this beautiful selection of Arum with bright white veins and black spots scattered over deep green leaves.  The wavy margined leaves are of heavy substance.  Unlike some, this form must be older to produce 'mature' foliage as opposed to 'juvenile' foliage, much like many Hostas.  When mature, the leaf looks significantly different and gorgeous!.    Atypical Roots

Soil: Average to wet     H: 16" W: 24"     B/M: White 4-5  

 

$8.99 Qt.

Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Marmoratum'     Lords and Ladies     Zone: 4B-10      

Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Marmoratum'Bright red-orange berries in the fall. Marbled, UNRIVALED WINTER FOLIAGE then appears & remain green all winter. Perfect planted around hostas because their peak foliage times are in opposite seasons. DORMANT in SUMMER. Over fertilizing reduces marbling. "I wouldn't garden without it!" (Avent)   AKA, Arum italicum 'Pictum'   Atypical Roots

Soil: Average to wet     H: 12" W: 24"     B/M: White 4-5 

$8.99 Qt.

Aruncus aethusifolius       Goatsbeard, Dwarf     Zone:  4-8   

Aruncus aethusifoliusCompact, evergreen, woodland perennial with creamy white plumes somewhat like an Astilbe; lends a delicate airy appearance to the shade garden. Fernlike foliage. Rare and choice. Native to Korea and Japan, this is a miniature variety and easy.

Soil:  Fertile, Ave. to moist       H: 10-16"  W: 20-26"           B/M:  White/6-7

What you're saying about us...

I want you to know how pleased I am with ALL of the plants I have received from you!  Your packaging and shipping are the best!  I must confess I am addicted to your site -- I have learned so much!  I have two orders in the works now and the anticipation of receiving them makes me feel like a kid again.  You are doing everything right!!!

Brenda, Owensboro, KY 06/08

 

$8.99 Qt.

Aruncus dioicus   Goatsbeard, Native       Zone: 3-7      

Aruncus dioicusLike a giant white Astilbe, w/ 6' tall blooms, this handsome plant is beautiful for many months. Staking isn't necessary -- you probably couldn't push them over. Takes several years to establish full height. Beautiful with Autumn Fern or Siberian Iris or as a backdrop to any shade planting. 

Soil: Fertile, Ave. to moist    H: 48-72"   W: 24-48"       B/M: Creamy White/5-6

Attracts Hummingbirds

$9.99 Qt.

Aruncus diocus 'Child of Two Worlds' (A. diocus ‘Zweiweltenkind’)  Compact Goatsbeard  Z:3-7  

Aruncus diocus 'Child of Two Worlds'The same as the species but this German hybrid performs much better in windy areas due to being shorter and stockier, reaching 30" in bloom rather than 6 feet.  Also it may be a better height in a smaller garden.

Soil: Fertile, Ave. to moist    H: 30" IB  W: 48"       B/M: Creamy White/5-6

Attracts Hummingbirds

$10.99 Qt.

Aruncus dioicus 'Kneiffii'       Compact Goatsbeard        Zone: 3-7      

Aruncus dioicus 'Kneiffii'Differs from the species in that it's more compact AND has deeply cut foliage but the trade off is slightly less showy flowers but still very nice.  Maxing out at 36" tall, the rich green foliage is almost threadlike and it has tiny, cream colored blooms rising above the foliage in late May.  Looks a bit like an Astilbe.

Soil: Fertile, Ave. to moist        H: 24-36"  W: 18-24"         B/M: Creamy White/5-6

Attracts Hummingbirds

$9.99 Qt.

Aruncus x 'Misty Lace' PP15,798     Dwarf Goatsbeard    Part Shade       Zone: 3-7

Aruncus x 'Misty Lace'An exciting dwarf hybrid (A. diocus x A. aesthusifolia) of Goatsbeard with delicate creamy white flower panicles in early spring.  This Allan Armitage introduction has red stems and fern-like leaves, medium to dark green and very rich.  An upright form that creates a mature clump 2.5' tall x 2' wide.  It has a very showy texture to the foliage, much more fine that A. aesthusifolia.  And one of it's best features is that it's both heat and humidity tolerant as well as cold tolerant.  And she's so special, she has a Press Release.  Wowee!  The best qualities of both parents.

Soil: Moist but well-drained     H:30"  W:24"     B/M: White

Hybrid of US Natives

Attracts Hummingbirds

 

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Echinacea 'Secret Lust' PPAF

Echinacea 'Secret Lust' PPAF

 

Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Racer'

Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Racer'

 

 Echinacea 'Firebird' PPAF

Echinacea 'Firebird' PPAF 

 

Helleborus x hybridus 'Grape Galaxy'

Helleborus x hybridus 'Grape Galaxy'

 

 Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' PPAF

Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' PPAF 

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