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Arabis androsacea Rock Cress
Zone: 4-8
 
A Turkish cushion of tight felted, silk rosette foliage producing short racemes of white flowers, more desirable for foliage than infrequent blossoms. Slow growing, cruciform, Alpine house candidate. Probably short lived if not grown in scree which also keeps the furry cushion tight.
Soil: Very well-drained
H: 2-3" (6" IB) W: 5" B/M: White/ 4-5
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Arabis
ferdinandi-coburgi Rock Cress
Zone: 3-7 Sun/PS
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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
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Arabis x sturii Rock Cress
Zone: 4-8
Tufts of cushion-like dark green, shiny foliage completely covered with large, 4-petaled white flowers in the early spring. Easy in well-drained soil. Space 8-12" apart. Cut back after flowering. This is one of our very favorite rock garden plants.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 6-8" W: 12" B/M: White 5-6
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Arachnoides simplicior
'Variegata' East Indian Holly Fern Listed
on our Fern Page with all of our
Ferns.
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"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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Arisaema amurense
Chinese Cobra Lily Zone 4-9
 Similar to our native Jack but w/ 5 leaflets instead of 3. It's very hardy, easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil. It's early to emerge and, like our native, comes in a green form or a purple form.
A good one to start with if you're new to Arisaemas but
want something more exotic than our native. Crisp, almost wavy edges to the leaves.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 20" W:12"
B/M: Green or maroon/April-June
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Arisaema
candidissimu 'Alba' (Medium)
White Flower Chinese
Cobra Lily Zone: 4B-9A
THE most popular, elegant of all Jacks! A bit demanding about soil. Will take full sun. Large
white, ROSE SCENTED spathes held above bold trifoliate, glossy foliage. Late riser, often blooming in early July. Plant 12" deep in cold areas.
This new Chinese clone sets seed freely unlike the old, sterile Forrest
clone. Emerges June/July. Discovered in China in 1998.
This is easily, one of, if not the Most Stunning Arisaema
blooms. Medium bulbs should bloom in a year or two.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 12-20" W:12-16"
B/M: White/6-7
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Arisaema
candidissimum 'Pink Flower' Chinese
Cobra Lily Zone:
4B-9A
THE 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
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Arisaema
consanguineum 'Silver Center'
Chinese Cobra Lily Zone: 4B-11
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 and
are a year or two from bloom size.
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Arisaema concinnum
Chinese Cobra Lily Zone: 6-9
One of my favorite 'Jacks' with a dramatic spathe with a long 'drip tip'
and leaves also with short drip tips. A good spreader because unlike
most Arisaemas, it's stoloniferous! And it can reach a dramatic 5
FEET TALL. Leaves unfold with the spathe and both occur rapidly in Spring.
All of a sudden over a period of days they pop up. Dormant by
mid-summer.
Soil: Moist but well-drained H: 3-5' IB
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Arisaema dracontium
Green Dragon
Zone: 4-9
A 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.
Most of these should bloom this year. Many have additional eyes starting to form.
Like our other Native, this blooms when the bulb is still fairly small
compared to some Arisaemas.
Soil: Ave. to moist
H: 12-36" W: 12-18" B/M: Green 5-6
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 Arisaema sikokianum Jack-In-the-Pulpit
Zone: 5-9
From Japan and China, this Arisaema can't be beat for Wow Power! Early to emerge so watch for late frosts. Maroon spathe houses a
HUGE pestle-shaped, white spadix that looks like the 'Pillsbury Dough Boy'
instead of a 'Jack'. Sparing with offsets but easy to grow with proper
soil. Gusman recommends a raised peat bed with leafy, sandy soil and
sharp drainage.
Riveting in bloom. One of the most unique and popular
Arisaemas. Bloom size corm.
Soil:
Moist in summer, well-drained, no winter wet
H:12"
W:12" B/M: Maroon/Summer
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(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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Arisaema triphyllum
Jack-In-the-Pulpit
Zone: 4-9
A 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. Ask about older
bulbs if you want something older. We usually have a few.
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.
Soil: Woodland, ave. to moist
H: 6-36" W: 12" B/M: Green to purple/6-7
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Arisaema
triphyllum 'Lazy S'S Form' Jack-In-the-Pulpit
Zone: 4-9
A naturally occurring form on our 28 acre
property.
While we show this is a Cultivar of a Native, it is in fact the form
Mother Nature has created on our property, so is really a pure Native.
Soil: Woodland, ave. to moist
H: 6-36" W: 12" B/M: White with green flap/ 6-7
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Arisarum proboscideum Mouse
Plant Zone: (4B)5-9
An
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 so we're always generous with the number
of tubers in a pot. 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/Spring
If
you like this plant, look at Pinellia
'Yamazaki'
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Aristolochias
(Hardy Dutchman's Pipes) are
listed on the Vines Page:
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"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
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Millington, NJ
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Armoracia
rusticana 'Variegata' Variegated Horseradish
Zone:
4-8
"Variegated
horseradish! This plant is one of the top ten for having the most
dramatic variegated foliage. Creamy white & green splashed
leaves the second and ensuing years. Be patient, this plant may be
all green the 1st year or so. Quite hardy and exotic. Appreciates moist
conditions. Worth the wait." Dan Heims, Terra Nova - THE variegated plant guy! Terra Nova Photo.
Attracts butterflies.
Soil:
Any, ave. to moist best H: 24-36" W:12-24"
B/M: Small, white/
6-7
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Artemisia
abrotanum Southernwood, Tangerine Zone: 5-8
Insect
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
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Artemisia
dracunculus 'Sativa' French Tarragon Zone: 3-7
Sun, Lt.
Shade
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/
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Artemisia
lactiflora 'Guizhou' White Mugwort
Zone: 4-8
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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Artemisia
lanata (A. caucasica which is more correct) Silver
Spreader Zone: 2-10 Sun
Forms a dense clump of aromatic, feathery,
silver-gray leaves. Sometimes used as insect repellent. Grows well even in poor soils. Forms a dense mound. Useful for edging herb pathways. Excellent in rock gardens. MUST have good drainage like most Artemisias and most 'gray' plants in general.
Takes extreme heat (fire resistant plant!) and extreme cold.
Soil: Well-drained H: 2" W: Indef.
B/M: Yellow/7-9
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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 |
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Artemisia x
'Powis Castle'
Wormwood, Powis Castle Zone: 6-9
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
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Arum
italicum ssp. italicum 'Marmoratum'
Lords and Ladies
Zone: 4B-10
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
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Aruncus aethusifolias
Goatsbeard, Dwarf
Zone: 4-8
Compact, 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
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Aruncus
dioicus Goatsbeard, Native
Zone: 3-7
Like
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: 24-48"(IB) W: 48"
B/M: White 6-7
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Aruncus
diocus 'Child of Two Worlds'
(A. diocus ‘Zweiweltenkind’) Compact Goatsbeard
Z: 3-7
As above but this German hybrid
performs much better in windy areas due to being shorter and
stockier. And it may be a better height in a smaller garden.
Soil:
Fertile, Ave. to moist H: 30" (IB)"
W: 48"
B/M: White 6-7
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Aruncus x 'Misty Lace' PP15,798 Dwarf
Goatsbeard
Zone: 3-7
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
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