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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
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Iberis 'Daglori Gem'
Mountain Gem Candytuft
Zone: 6-9   
From Turkey via a Czech
collector, this robust, tallish groundcover has beautiful black-green,
slightly hair leaves and spreads a respectable 18-24" wide in 2 years.
It produces a bounty of large clusters of white blooms which age to light
lavender in spring and AGAIN in Fall after establishment. Prefers a
dry, well-drained sunny site.
Soil: Moist but
well-drained H: 16" W: 18-24"
B/M: White to lavender/5-6+Fall |
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Iberis carnosa (pruitii) Candytuft, Pruitii Zone: 5-9
Short-lived, evergreen,
procumbent to erect perennial w/ rosettes of spoon-shaped, fleshy, dark green leaves. In summer, bears dense corymbs to 1 1/2" across of white, occasionally LILAC flowers. Like many rock-garden plants, longevity is directly proportional to drainage.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 2-6" W: 6-8" B/M: White/ 6-7
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Iberis
sempervirens 'Autumn Snow' Candytuft,
Autumn Beauty Zone: 3-9
Clusters of small, snow-white blooms completely cover the dark waxy, evergreen foliage in
spring AND Fall. Shear lightly after bloom for tidiness and to prepare
for the Fall bloom. There really is no reason to have only
Spring blooming Candytuft!
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 6-12" W: 12-24" B/M: White/ 5-6
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Iberis sempervirens
'Purity' Candytuft Zone: 3-9
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: W: B/M: White/ 5-6
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Incarvillea
delavayi Hardy Gloxinia,
Chinese Trumpet Flower
Zone: (5)6-10
A
seldom grown, showy Perennial native to high elevations in India,
Tibet, China and Turkestan and popular in English Gardens.
Despite their Common Name, they're actually more closely related to
Bignonia or Campsis. Deeply divided leaves from which appears
1-2' tall stems topped with clusters of Gloxinia like blooms to
3" across. Absolutely stunning. Magenta to rose
pink blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer. Needs Sandy,
well-drained soil. Plant deep and protect the crown with
mulch/straw in winter, or bring inside like Dahlias.
Soil:
Sandy, well-drained
H: 12-24" W: 12" B/M: Pink to
rose/5-7
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Incarvillea
delavayi 'Snowtop' Hardy Gloxinia, Chinese
Trumpet Flower Zone:
(5)6-10
As
above but with White blooms. Please read as it describes care.
Soil:
Sandy, well-drained
H: 12-24" W: 12"vvv B/M: White/5-7
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Incarvillea
zhongdianensis Hardy Gloxinia
Zone: 6
Late
to emerge and with crowns that can easily be damaged, plant
appropriately but SO worth the extra effort to grow these exotic
looking treasures. Low growing clumps of glossy, dark green,
deeply divided leaves with 12-24" leafless stems topped with
clusters of flowers up to 3" across and very large for the size
of the plant. Need to be consistently moist when in growth but
in well-drained soil. Plant our pot another 2-3" deeper
so crown is 3-6" beneath the soil. Mulch in winter with
dry straw/compost in colder zones and to mark the plants
location. Can also be lifted in Fall and stored in a cool, dry
place. Tap-rooted. The most Perennial Incarvillea.
Soil: Deep
sandy soil enriched with compost or leaf mold.
H: 10 W: 12-15" B/M:
Magenta/5-6
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Indigofera kirolowii
Dwarf Creeping Indigo
Zone: 6B-10
One of our best rock garden, front of the border plants. It blooms for weeks and weeks, from July thru Sept. frost when very little else is blooming in the rock garden. Easy in sun or part shade. Needs well-drained soil. Self-seeds some, if happy. From Japan. Indifferent to Ph.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 12" W: 24" B/M: Dark rose pink 7-9
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Every so often, we seem to binge on a
particular Genus -- this year it's Inulas -- Elecampanes!
Lots of variety in this genus from Giants to little clumpers. Take a
look-see for some interesting new plants to introduce to your
garden. These members of the Daisy family are native to Europe, Asia
and Africa and have, in general, lightly scented blooms. Easy going
plants, they only need sun and well-drained soil. Showy blooms and a
sunny disposition! And virtually unavailable in the
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Inula ensifolia Swordleaf
Inula Zone: 3-8(9)
This
Inula forms a low mound of green foliage with 2" yellow,
slender-rayed flowers from July through August. Beautiful spidery
petals. It forms mound of upright stems that are covered with long,
sword-like, narrow leaves. A useful and easy plant for late summer
flowering originally from the Caucasus. Virtually unavailable in the
trade which is too bad since it's such a great plant!
Soil:
Average to moist
H:24" W:12-18"
B/M: Yellow/ 7-8 |
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Inula orientalis 'Grandiflora' Caucasian Elecampane, Thread-Petal
Daisy Zone: 4-9
One of the 'Shaggy Dogs' of the genus. The 3" wide orange-yellow
blooms have tons of thread-thin, shaggy, spidery petals around a central
gold disk which open from unusual bristly buds.
Clump forming perennial.
From Caucasus and Turkey. The solitary blooms sit at the end of
un-branched stems with hairy, mid-green foliage and, in a year or two, it
will become one of the most impressive plants in your garden! Larger
flowers than the species.
Soil:
Average to moist
H: 24" W: 18"
B/M: Orange-yellow/7-8
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Inula royleana
Himalayan Elecampane Zone: 3-8
We sold out of this plant last year, before I
could get the description online! Like the above, it's another
thread-petal Inula with a lovely 'Shaggy Dog' bloom emerging from stout
black buds. Immense 4" wide blooms. Long blooming.
The main difference in this and the above is color - with this one more
yellow and the above being more golden orange yellow, so it mostly a color
thing -- which works best in your garden.
Soil:
Average to moist
H: 24" W: 15-18"
B/M: Yellow/8-10
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Iphion uniflorum
Spring Starflower
Zone: 5-9
A native of Uruguay.
Iphion are great for planting in a rock garden, borders or for
under planting w/ Peonies or Hostas. They naturalize well & once established, produce masses of quarter size flowers for up to 4 weeks. After a major bloom in late spring, they continue to surprise you on & off all summer. Divide if they start to be crowded.
This is so-o-o-o-o pretty!
Soil: Most any
H: 4-6" W: Indef. B/M: Palest Blue/ 4-5 +
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Iris cristata
Iris, Dwarf Crested Zone: 3-9
Iris cristata is happiest in moist woodland. Eventually makes a gorgeous groundcover but doesn't romp all over its neighbors. A tough,
accommodating, little plant that needs division every few years to maintain the mass of flowers for which it is known. Fragrant & beautiful. So
drought tolerant in shade that it will live happily under a Maple tree!
Soil: Humusy but well-drained
H: 4-6" W: Slowly indef.
B/M: Purple/ 3-4
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Iris cristata 'Alba' Dwarf Crested Iris Zone:
3-9
Like
the species above but with pure white blooms and golden crests..
Soil: Humusy but well-drained
H: 4-6" W: Slowly indef. B/M:
White/ 3-4
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Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant'
Dwarf Crested Iris Zone: 3-9
Like
the species but with huge soft Powder Blue blooms and larger leaves and a
more vigorous growth habit. Absolutely choice and rare!
Soil: Humusy but well-drained
H: 10" W: Slowly indef. B/M:
Powder Blue/ 3-4
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Iris dichotoma still under it's old
name Pardanthopsis
dichotoma on the P-Q Page
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Iris ensata 'Mt. Fuji'
Japanese Iris Zone: 4-9
Rhizomatous, beardless irises. Branched stems produces 3-15 flowers with a yellow blaze from early to mid-summer. Distinguished from Iris laevigata by the prominent midrib on the leaves. The most beautiful & elegant of all the irises. Tolerant of excessive moisture only during the growing season. Prefers moist acid soil with NO LIME.
Soil: Ave. to moist
H: 24-36" W: Indef. B/M: White/ 6-7
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Iris ensata 'Ruby King' Japanese
Iris Zone: 4-9
Rhizomatous, beardless irises. Branched stems produces 3-15 flowers with a yellow blaze from early to mid-summer. Distinguished from Iris laevigata by the prominent midrib on the leaves. The most beautiful & elegant of all the irises. Tolerant of excessive moisture only during the growing season. Prefers moist acid soil with NO LIME.
Soil: Ave. to moist
H: 32" W: Indef. B/M: Purple-red /6-7
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Iris ensata 'Velvet Queen'
Japanese Iris Zone: 4-9
Rhizomatous, beardless irises. Branched stems produces 3-15 flowers with a yellow blaze from early to mid-summer. Distinguished from Iris laevigata by the prominent midrib on the leaves. The most beautiful & elegant of all the irises. Tolerant of excessive moisture only during the growing season. Prefers moist acid soil with NO LIME.
Soil: Ave. to moist
H: 24-36" W: Indef. B/M: Dark blue/ 6-7
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Iris ensata 'Variegata' Japanese Iris
Zone: 4-9
Rhizomatous, beardless irises. Branched stems produces 3-15 flowers with a yellow blaze from early to mid-summer. Distinguished from Iris laevigata by the prominent midrib on the leaves. The most beautiful & elegant of all the irises. Tolerant of excessive moisture only during the growing season. Prefers moist acid soil with NO LIME.
Soil:
Ave. to moist H: 32" W: Indef. B/M:
Blue/ 6-7
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Iris pumila 'Yellow'
Iris, Dwarf Yellow Zone: 6-9
We not sure about it's Latin name, but we keep it because it is extraordinarily beautiful. A dwarf iris with beautiful yellow flowers. Behaves well and doesn't have to be divided as often as it's bigger relatives. Semi-evergreen & very quick to multiply. Unlike the big bearded irises, it doesn't have to be divided. Just keeps on ticking.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 8-10" W: Indef. B/M: Yellow/
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Iris pseudacorus Yellow Chinese Iris
Zone: 4
Yellow iris is
excellent for borders & massing. It's 'Unlike Anything Else' yellow flowers are one of the first arrivals of spring. No hype -- truly SPECTACULAR. It is a vigorous grower, especially in a wet spot or even a pond. A strong grower in average soil. The easiest of all Iris to grow -- nothing bothers it.
Soil:
Most any
H:32" W:12" B/M: Lemon
yellow/4-6
Noxious Weed:
This plant can be weedy or invasive in certain areas.
Ours have limited themselves to a wet ditch where they were planted
and become a 4' wide clump but in some areas they have been banned
due to spreading to much. It certainly should not be planted
in or near a wetland area that you can't control.
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Looking at the way you ship a lot of TLC goes go into your plants. I have ordered from
other places before. Most places have the plants in a plastic bag.
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Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Siberian Iris Zone: 3-8
A
classic, award winning purple!
Soil: Ave. to moist
H: 28" W: Indef. B/M: Purple/
5-6
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Iris sibirica 'Sparkling Rose'
Siberian
Iris Zone: 3-8
Charming rose-mauve bloom with a veined signal tipped with a flash of blue. BEAUTIFUL & NEW to the trade. Native to moist meadows, Siberian iris want a moist spot at first. Flowers are more delicate looking than other iris & they are also less prone to soft rot & iris borer.
Soil: Ave. to moist
H: 38" W: Indef. B/M: Rose-mauve/ 6-7
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Iris tectorum
Roof Iris Zone: 5-9
An iris especially suited to the rock garden but larger in all its parts than most suited for that purpose. Fans of broadly shaped, ribbed leaves, stout rhizomes. White crest on bright lilac flowers.
Likes moist well-drained soil but tolerates dry well. Prefers a sheltered sunny site. This
is really an exquisite, easy iris.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 12-16" W: Indef. B/M: Bright lilac/
5-6
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Iris tectorum 'Jimmy Stewart White Form' White Roof
Iris Zone: 5-9
An iris especially suited to the rock garden but larger in all its parts than most suited for that purpose. Fans of broadly shaped, ribbed leaves, stout rhizomes. White crest on white flowers.
Likes moist well-drained soil but tolerates dry well. Prefers a sheltered sunny site. Vigorous. Jimmy Stewart Form is a superb cultivar of the
species which is blue BUT occasionally, it makes a white offspring.
These are divisions from the very rare white form of Jimmy Stewart. Looks like white
butterflies!
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 12-16" W: Indef. B/M: White /5-6
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Iris
x 'Black Gamecock' Louisiana Iris
Zone: 6-10 While
you might expect to find this in a water pond, and rightfully so, it also
grows beautifully in the well-watered or damp garden. The Louisiana
Irises can lengthen the Iris Season. All the Louisiana Irises are beautiful, but this one is in a class by itself. Blue-black with yellow signals. Safe in earth bottom
ponds by the way.
Soil: Average to wet, even in
ponds H:18-24" W: 12"
B/M:
Deepest purple/4-5
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Iris x 'Charjoy's Jan' Louisiana Iris
Zone: 6-10 A
beautiful Louisiana Iris that's deep purple with large steeple shaped gold
signals. Lives in a wet spot naturally but takes to the normal garden
soil just
fine.
Soil: Average to wet, even in
ponds H:24-30" W: 12"
B/M: Purple /4-5
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