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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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$6.99 Qt.  

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

$6.99 Qt.  

 

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

A 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 

$7.49 Qt.  

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 

Arachnoides 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  

$9.99 Med

 

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

Chinese Plants/Chinese Native

$11.99 Med

 

 

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

Chinese Plants/Chinese Native

$11.99 Med

 

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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New 6/21

$19.99 Qt. 

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    W:     B/M:   Green or purple/5-6

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$9.99 Qt. 

 

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    

$24.99 Qt.  

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 

 

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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$7.99 Qt. 

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     

$9.99 Qt.  

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     

New 1-29

$10.99 Qt.  

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'

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

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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$7.99 Qt.  

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 

$7.49 Qt.  

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 

$6.99 Qt. 

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/ NA 

$7.49 Qt.  

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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$7.49 Qt. 

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

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

 

$6.99 Qt.  

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

$7.99 Qt.  

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 

$7.99 Qt.  

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

$7.99 Qt. 

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   

Attracts Hummingbirds

$8.49 Qt. 

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   

Attracts Hummingbirds

$8.99 Qt.

Aruncus x 'Misty Lace' PP15,798     Dwarf Goatsbeard    Part Shade       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

Hybrid of US Natives

Attracts Hummingbirds

 

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