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Asarina
procumbens Hardy Chickabiddy
Zone: 6-10
  
We
acquired this fabulous plant when we bought out a Rare Plant Nursery in
1999 as Asarina wislizenii but it was the far more fabulous HARDY A.
procumbens..
It's a
yellow blooming, furry, hardy, little rock garden plant that
just blooms and blooms. Great foliage, quite unusual. This is a great, unknown, rare plant. Sailed through last
winter, a mild Zone 7 winter. Lets see how it does this year
with nights approaching zero. Will keep you posted.
Soil:
Very well-drained H: 2-3" W: 24"
B/M: Creamy yellow
5-7
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Asarums or Hexastylis -- Gingers There are some 70+- species of
Asarums, mostly from northeast Asia. Absolutely delightful
plants and some of the Queens of the Spring woodland garden.
Wonderful
plants for the woodland garden! Luscious foliage!
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Asarum arifolium
Evergreen Ginger or Little Brown Jug
Zone: 5-9
Evergreen
gingers are slower to multiply & spread but prettier. This one
is stunning. With leaves -- up to 5" long -- that look like a cross between velvet &
silk. Its glossy evergreen foliage is mottled silver and bears
adorable little cup-like flowers (little brown jugs) in the early Spring. Makes a
good-sized clump reasonably quickly & will self seed itself into an
attractive colony in just a few years with favorable conditions.
Soil:
Humus rich, moist but well-drained
H: 6" W: Indef.
B/M: Brown 4-5
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Asarum
canadense (A.candensis)- Native Deciduous Ginger
Zone: 2-9
Not culinary ginger, but rather a beautiful green groundcover for shade. Many wildflowers can push up easily through their leaves, especially Dutchman's Breeches, which go dormant & are protected by the ginger. Deciduous but spreads more than evergreen gingers. Tolerates limy soil & drought.
Soil:
Humus rich, moist but well-drained
H: 6" W: Indef.
B/M: Brown 4-5
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Asarum europaeum European Wild Ginger, Shiny Leaf
Ginger Zone: 4-8
A wonderful evergreen (in warmer zones)
ginger with shiny foliage. Leaves are kidney-shaped and in
pairs with wavy margins. Slowly but steady forms a handsome 6"
deep carpet of foliage and is a perfect companion for Dicentra and
Tiarellas. Insignificant brown flowers but no matter -- this
is a FOLIAGE plant!
Soil: Moist but well-drained,
rich, organic slightly acid H: 6-12" W:
B/M: Brown/Spring |
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Asarum magnificum
Asian Hardy Ginger Zone:
7-9
 One of the Queen's of the genus with
large, heart-shaped leaves, heavily layered with silver. Prominent
three-lobed flowers are primarily black-violet but each has an
remarkable, heavily ridged white throat. One of the larger flowered
of the Chinese Asarums. Huge leaves and a quick grower, it really is
one of the best and still quite rare in the trade.
Soil:
Well-drained H: 6-12"
W: B/M: Purple black and White/4-5
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Asarum maximum Panda Face
Ginger Zone: 7B-9
Not the hardiest Ginger, but certainly one of the most beautiful if
you're in a warmer zone. Beautiful 2" Black and White blooms peak out
from under shiny, leathery 6" long green leaves. Loves
rich, humusy soil. And it's easy to see
how it got it's Common Name -- Panda Face Ginger.
Soil:
Well-drained H: 6-12"
W: B/M: Black and White/4-5
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Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling'
Panda Face Ginger Zone: 7B-9
An
amazing new US selection of the famed Panda Face Ginger which makes
a stunning clump of big, lush, glossy, rich-green heart-shaped
leaves to 7" with two silvery green blotches on either side of
the center vein. This show-stopper, whether in the garden in
warmer zones or in a sun room container in colder areas, has 2"
round velvety black flowers. Each has a wide white band around
the center. Easy to grow. Gorgeous 'Show Plant' for the
cold greenhouse or cool room in your house!
Soil:
Moist but well-drained, humus rich
H: 6-12" W:
B/M: Black and White/4-5
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Asarum porphyronotum 'Royal Purple' Chinese Ginger.
Zone 7B-9
Purchased some years back from Winterberry Farms which is sadly, now
out of business. Winterberry's description was, "From the Sichuan
Province of China. Evergreen, leaves with a dark green color,
bright silver markings on top, and a dark purple color underneath.
Grows about 6" tall. This is a rare and unique variety." We
would add: Long leaves, 2-6" long have deep-red petioles and
wide, tubular, purple-green flowers 1" in diameter. Best in
part shade. VERY limited supply.
Soil: Well-drained H: 6" W:
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Asarum sakawanum Evergreen
Japanese Ginger Zone 6B-9
This
is an evergreen clumper from Shikoku, Japan with 5" long leaves
which are green to gray-green and patterned with about the same
variety as snowflakes -- no two exactly the same. 'Dutchman's
Pipe' flowers. This is a strong grower in zone 7-9.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained, humus rich
H: 6" W:8"
B/M: White, purple center/3-4
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Asarum splendens
Ginger, Asian Hardy Zone: 6-9
 Large
arching dark green leaves w/ unique silvery mottling. Moist woodland
conditions. If the dramatic 7" long, 3" wide silvery mottled foliage
wasn't enough, wait till you see the beautifully bizarre 2" flowers.
A CHOICE prolific rhizomatus spreader, this plant brightens up the
shade. Mulch in winter in Zone 6. Evergreen to 10 degrees.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained
H: 6-12" W: indef. B/M: Purple/ 4-5
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 Asclepias
- Milkweeds - are the ONLY host plants for the Monarch
Butterfly. Butterflies can get Nectar from many plants but
the the young caterpillars only eat Asclepias so-o-o-o-o, if you
want Monarchs, it's great to buy Buddleias, etc. BUT you will never
have Monarchs in quantity unless you plant Milkweeds for the 'Baby
Butterflies'! The female Butterflies prefer some Asclepias
species over others (especially A. incarnata and A. incarnata 'Ice
Ballet') but can use any Asclepias when necessary. Asclepias
are also Host plants for Queen and Soldier Butterflies.
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Asclepias
incarnata Milkweed Zone: 3-8
Clusters
of rose colored flowers begin to bloom on these native beauties in
early summer. A useful, attractive plant for sunny borders, banks and
meadows. Blossoms attract butterflies by the dozens and make nice cut
flowers. Our customer in PA says,
"I think you should rename it, Asclepias
'Guess who's coming for dinner' (monarch and red-banded hairstreak
on lazyss A. incarnata) the plant was dripping with butterflies, and
we stood on our sidewalk and watched them lay those eggs, one by
one. It was a hot, windy, suburban corner, but if you plant it,
apparently they will come." Check out her photo at
the above link!
Soil:
Average to moist
H: 24-38" W: 24"
B/M: Deep rose pink/ 7-9
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Asclepias
incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Milkweed
Zone: 3-8
Clusters
of white flowers begin to bloom on these native beauties in early
summer. A useful, attractive plant for sunny borders, banks and
meadows. Blossoms attract butterflies and make nice cut
flowers. A Butterfly Host Plant.
Soil:
Average to moist
H: 24-38" W: 24"
B/M: White/ 7-9
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Asclepias sullivantii Prairie,
Smooth or Sullivant's Milkweed Zone: 3-7
This
native is less aggressive than common roadside Milkweed with larger
(3"wide), fragrant, more pink, star-like blooms in round clusters
(not flat) from early to midsummer and bold, wide leaves with
reddish midveins.. Like most Asclepias it's foliage is food for the
caterpillars for Danaus plexippes (Monarch Butterfly), nectar source
for many butters AND it's also visited by The Ruby-Throated
Hummingbird
Soil: Most any, moist best H:24-36"
W:12-18" B/M: Lavender pink/
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Asclepias
tuberosa Butterfly Weed
Zone: 3-8
Orange flowers, from mid-summer to autumn, are very attractive to butterflies. May be used in field flower drifts. Milkweed-type seed follicles are used in dried flower arrangements. Well-drained, average soil in full sun.
Tap-rooted so don't move once planted. AHS 'Great Plants for American
Gardens' & a Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
GreatPlantsŪ
Atypical
Roots
Soil: Most any
H: 24-36" W: 12"
B/M: Red orange/ 7-9
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Asclepias
tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed Zone: 3-8
As
above but with orange/yellow flowers. Quite different,
especially when bright red orange just won't do! May be used in field flower drifts. Milkweed-type seed follicles are used in dried flower arrangements. Well-drained, average soil in full sun.
Tap-rooted so don't move once planted.
Atypical
Roots
Soil: Most any
H: 24-36" W: 12"
B/M: Orangey yellow/ 7-9
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Asclepias verticillata
Whorled or Horsetail Milkweed
Zone: 4-8 This
Native sports 1/4" sweet scented flowers in round clusters
1-2" across on ruby red stems. Found in open woods and
dry slopes on the East Coast. Fine/thin green leaves are in
whorls around the stem (like a cartoon cat's tail after being
shocked according to Cole Burrell!) and usually only branches near
the top. Wonderful when planted in drifts and in full
bloom. Decorative seed capsules;, good yellow/orange fall
color. Soil: Dry
H: 16-30" B/M:
White/7-8
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Asplenium platyneuron Fern, Ebony Spleenwort
Listed
on the Fern Page
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FIRE IN THE HOLE! The Aster Genus has
been exploded by Taxonomists!
Yup!
Get ready to learn all new names! Yup! I know there's
very good reasons for changing names but, gosh, with close to 3000
varieties of plants, trying to keep up is a challenge!
As I understand it, the Old World Asters will continue to use the
name Aster and the
New World Asters (our Natives) will become
Symphyotrichum.
Asters
are just some of our favorite plants. Beautiful in the fall
with grasses and the various changing colors of Fall. If
pinched back hard in July, almost none need staking and the pinching
makes for many, many more blooms. Easy and undemanding but
even more fabulous if given adequate moisture.
Aster
are 'Work Horses' in the Fall garden that look like 'Show Horses'!
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Aster carolinianus (Symphyotrichum
carolinianum)
Climbing Aster Zone: 6-9
Greyish foliage, narrow leaves. Lots of tight, purplish-pink buds open to spidery rose-pink flowers which mature to lilac. Happiest in well-watered spot. Cut to ground in spring. Becomes fuller & woody w/ age. Height varies with type of support. Blooms really LATE!. Strong grower.
Reports say this gets very tall because ours has always been about
6' tall and shrubby.
Soil: Any but winter wet
H:10-20' W:2-3' B/M: Rose pink/ 10-11
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Aster
divaricatus (Symphyotrichum divaricatum, Eurybia
divaricatus) White Wood Aster Z: 3-9
This
East-Coast native, with stalked, heart-shaped leaves will hold its
own with any aster cultivar. It's light, airy, delicate and will
live in dry shade where most asters would croak! Has a profusion of
tiny, starry daisies. Floriferous. A must in the woodland
garden.
Soil:
Ave. to moist H: 24" W: 24"
B/M: White/ 8-10
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Aster species host the caterpillars of
the Gorgone & Silvery Checkerspot, American Painted Lady,
Long-tailed Skipper, Painted Lady, Pearl Crescent. Many hybrid New England Asters are
acceptable as well.
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Aster
dumosus 'Alert' (Symphyotrichum dumosum) Side Button Aster
Zone:
4-8
Also
listed by some as A. novi-belgii 'Alert'. Lots of debate on
it's exact classification but no matter. It's a great, compact
aster which virtually covers itself with red-violet blooms with
yellow eyes from September until Frost.
Soil:
Ave. to moist, fertile H: 12-18"" W:
18" B/M: Red violet/ 9-Frost
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Aster
dumosus 'Professor Kippenburg' (Symphyotrichum
dumosum) Side Button
Aster Z: 3-8
Beautiful
vivid lavender-blue 1-2" daisy-like flowers that cover the
plant in fall. Absolutely stunning in mass but also
lovely in containers. Likes full sun but can take some
afternoon shade. Beautiful with ornamental grasses.
Soil:
Most any H: 18-20" W:
12-18" B/M: Lavender
Blue/Fall 'til Frost
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Aster
dumosus 'Wood's Blue' (Symphyotrichum dumosum) Dwarf Side Button Aster
Zone:
4-9
This
new aster selection was made by Lynn Caton, from the breeding
program of the late Ed Wood of Portland and makes a stunning compact
clump of clean, dark-green foliage, topped in Fall w/ sprays of
medium-blue flowers w/ yellow centers. Best used in the front of the
border.
Soil:
Ave. to moist H: 8-12" W:8-12"
B/M: Lavender blue/ 9-10
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Aster
dumosus 'Wood's Pink' (Symphyotrichum dumosum)
Dwarf Side Button Aster
Zone:
4-9
From
the breeding program of the late Ed Wood of Portland. It makes a
stunning compact clump of clean, dark-green foliage, topped in Fall
with sprays of medium-pink flowers with yellow centers. Best used in
the front of the border or as an edger.
Soil:
Ave. to moist H: 12-16" W:
8-12"
B/M: Pink/ 8-9
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Aster
dumosus 'Wood's Purple' (Symphyotrichum
dumosum) Dwarf Side Button Aster Z: 4-9
This
new, dwarf aster selection from the breeding program of the late Ed
Wood of Portland will make a stunning compact clump of clean,
dark-green foliage, topped in Fall w/ sprays of dark-purple flowers
w/ yellow centers. Best used in the front of the border or as an
edger.
Soil:
Ave. to moist H: 12" W:
B/M: Purple/ 8-9
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Aster
ericoides 'Snow Flurry' (Symphyotrichum
ericoides) Heath Aster
Zone: 3-10
 A
New York aster with very large white flower heads. Clump-forming,
rhizomatous perennial with slender stems and lance-shaped leaves.
Best in well-worked, moist soil. Ok in average moisture. Royal
Horticulture
Society Award of Garden Merit
Soil:
Ave. to moist, fertile H: 18" W: 18"
B/M: White/
9-Frost
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What you're saying about us...
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"My plants arrived this morning. A few leaves
had fallen off some of the plants, but considering that they
traveled across country, they are in very good condition. Frankly, I
can't see how you, (or anyone) could possibly do a better job of
shipping live plants, in pots, than what you're doing. Thanks."
Oliver in Tracey, CA 7-27-06
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Aster
laevis 'Bluebird' (Symphyotrichum laeve) Smooth Aster
Zone: 3-8
Long-lasting,
LATE 3/8" blooms of deep, rich violet blue with bright yellow
central disks born on stems w/ 2-4" long, slender smooth leaves.
Mildew resistant. The Mount Cuba Center for Piedmont Flora
introduced this aster for its beauty & its tolerance of a range
of conditions. NO STAKING needed.
Soil:
Any but wet H: 40" W: 24"
B/M: Violet blue/ 8-9
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Aster
lateriflorus 'Lady in Black' (Symphyotrichum
lateriflorum) Calico Aster
Zone: (4)5-8
Calico
aster is a bushy perennial that literally bears hundreds of small
white flowers w/ raspberry centers. 'Lady in Black' has dark
purple-red leaves & stems. This is a knockout plant that can be
used as a short, formal hedge. An improved 'Prince'. Divide
occasionally in spring.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 36-48" W: 36-48"
B/M: White/ 7-10
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Aster
lateriflorus 'Lovely' (Symphyotrichum
lateriflorum) Calico Aster Zone:
(4)5-8
Dense
clouds of 1/2" pastel lilac pink blooms on twiggy stems. Fine-textured,
grey-green foliage. Compact growth habit. LONGBLOOMING. Moist or
well-watered soil best. Every garden should have this plant! Divide
occasionally in early spring. Can be used as a short
hedge.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 24" W: 12"
B/M: Lilac
pink/ 7-10
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Native Asters host the caterpillars of
the Pearl Crescent butterfly, but many hybrid New England Asters are
acceptable.
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Aster
novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke' (Symphyotrichum
nov.-ang.) New England Aster Z:4-8
'THE FINEST ASTER IN MEMORY', it's astonishing
STUNNING rose pink color is vivid w/out being hot & with no
trace of violet. Cut back by 1/2 in June for compactness. Keep
well-watered. Prune to ground in winter. Divide every 2-3 years.
Needs no staking.
Soil:
Ave. to moist, fertile H: 42-48" W: 24-36"
B/M: Rose pink/
9-Frost
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Aster
novae-angliae 'Hella Lacy' (Symphyotrichum
novae-angliae) New England Aster Z:4-8
A heavily-branched, erect plant that bears flowers in VOLUME!
Reddish leaves; it makes a mass of intense color at the back of the
border. Cut back by 1/2 in late June for compactness. Keep
well-watered; divide every 2-3 years. Prune to ground in
winter.
Soil:
Ave. to moist, fertile
H: 40" W: 30" B/M: Royal purple/
9-Frost
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Aster
novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink' (Symphyotrichum
novae-angliae) New England Aster Z:4-8
An abundance of yellow-centered, daisy-like flowers from
a cultivar descended from the American species. This one is a clear
pink. Excellent cut flower. Cut back by 1/2 in June to keep compact.
Keep well-watered. Prune back to ground in winter. Divide every 2-3
years
Soil:
Ave. to moist, fertile
H: 36-42" W: B/M: Pink/ 9-10
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