Lupinus Russel Hybrids LUPINE These need deep lime-free soil. Stately plants with showy erect flower spikes and handsome, green, palmately compound leaves. They are outstanding among flowers, but at times tend to be short-lived and need to be replaced. A good stand of them close up or far away is absolutely spectacular!
Lupinus Russel Hybrids
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3 - 3.5 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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mix
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l. spring
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Su
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clump
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Lychnis coronaria MULLEIN PINK Will grow in any fertile soil but prefers light soils. Good border plant for its gray, wooly foliage that creats a handsome foil for the brilliant flowers. Short-lived, but self-sown plants grow quickly.
Lychnis coronaria
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3 ft.
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18 in.
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red purple
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Lychnis coronaria 'Angel Blush'
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30 in.
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18 in.
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soft pink
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Lychnis coronaria 'Gardener's World'
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24 - 26 in.
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18 in.
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magenta red
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Lysimachia clethroides GOOSENECK LOOSESTRIFE Long, lance like leaves climb stems reaching 2 to 3 ft. Arching spikes are filled with many tiny flowers that give a gentle impression of a goose's neck (which way do the geese face ?). A good stand reminds one of a whole flock. This is a running plant for moist, rich soil, although not too picky! L. nummularia 'Aurea' CREEPING JENNY is a low, golden leafed, rooting carpeter, with little yellow cup flowers, which are fragrant. Vigorous in wet, though less invasive than the straight species. Becomes less yellow in too much shade. The flower color is better contrasted against the green leaves of the straight species, though the bright foliage of L. n. 'Aurea' always stands out. L. punctata 'Alexander' has cream edged leaves that create lasting garden value and provide an excellent foil for the golden flowers. Happiest in a moist location, it is more restrained in growth than the species.
Lysimachia clethroides
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3 ft.
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2 ft.
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white
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l. summer
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pSh-Su
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spreader
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Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
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4 - 8 in.
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24 in.
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bright yellow
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summer
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Su-pSh
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carpet root
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Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'
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24 in.
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18 - 24 in.
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yellow
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mid summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Lythrum LOOSESTRIFE While these plants prefer damp to wet and moderately fertile soil, they will grow well in any reasonably moist border location. They flower profusely for many weeks. The 6 - 12 in. spikes are filled with bright flower clusters. Green lance shaped leaves on tall stems add shape to the garden. These cultivars are not uncontrollably invasive like the straight species.
Lythrum salicaria 'Morden Pink'
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3.5 - 4 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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pink
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Lythrum salicaria 'Robert'
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2.5 - 3 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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bright fuschia
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Plant Descriptions: Beginning with Letter M
BOTANICAL NAME
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HEIGHT
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SPACING
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COLOR
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SEASON
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LIGHT
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HABIT
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Macleaya cordata PLUME POPPY Dignified giant standing erect with 8 to 12 in. tropical looking leaves, light green on top with silvery fine hairs underneath. Foot long feathery plumes have clusters of innumerable petaless flowers, each with 24 to 30 showy stamens. Likes moist soil with moderate fertility. Excellent for screening, as a backdrop or central framework, or as a lone specimen to show off its pleasing foliage. Though less invasive than the similar Macleaya microcarpa, it warrants awareness as an aggressive colonizer in ground and by seed, especially in high fertility with shade or in sand. Can reduce size of patch every 3 or 4 years. Does not need staking. Authoritative authors/gardeners hold it quite garden worthy, but not for small or low maintenance gardens. Good cut flower or for dry bouquets.
Macleaya cordata
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7 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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flesh
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Macleaya m. 'Kelway's Coral Plume'
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7 - 8 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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pale coral
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Malva alcea 'Fastigiata' Happy and long blooming in deep soil and full sun. Upright plants have fingered leaves and well branched stems that hold a profuse display of 2 in. bowl-shaped flowers. Not notably long lived, but will self sow freely and remain around.
Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'
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4 ft.
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2 ft.
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pink
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Mazus reptans CREEPING MAZUS A low growing, spreading ground cover. Usefull when planted between stepping stones, or for patio edges and pathways. Consistent moisture is the key to success. Luxuriates in rich loamy soils, but is tolerant of other soils provided that drainage is good. Under used.
Mazus reptans
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2 - 4 in.
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1 1/2 - 2ft.
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blue
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l.spr. - e. sum
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Su - pSh
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spreader
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Meehania cordata MEEHAN’S MINT Another native Lamiaceae, this low growing mint can be found in Rich Mountain woods throughout Mid-Atlantic North America. Flowers are true in form to the family, being blue with spotted throats. Although a spreader, plants are not invasive and can be sited on the sunnier side of the woodland garden.
Meehania cordata
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4 - 8 in.
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18 in.
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lilac pink lav.
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l.spring
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pSh-Sh
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clump
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Mertensia virginica VIRGINIA BLUE BELLS Thrives in a moist, woodland type soil. Beautiful naturalized with ferns, bulbs, dicentra and similar woodland ornamentals. Goes dormant during the summer. Grayish green leaves to 6 in. long with a smooth character. Flowers are 1 in. trumpets in arching clusters of 5 to 20, budding pink at first. One of our most beloved natives from NY to TN.
Mertensia virginica
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18 in.
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9 - 12 in.
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blue
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spring
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Sh
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clump
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Microbiota decussata SIBERIAN CYPRESS This lone species of the genus is a low spreading, evergreen shrub native to open slopes in S.E. Siberia. Although slow to spread, over time can form a sizable shrub demanding a large space. The New York Botanical Gardens has an impressive specimen the size of a small Buick. In full sun, graceful almost fern like foliage is bright green turning a bronzed purple in winter, plants given a touch of shade retain a darker russet color throughout the year.
Microbiota decussata
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8 - 12 in.
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3 - 4 ft.
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evergreen
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Su-pSh
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conifer; spreading
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Monarda BEE BALM Easy to grow in most soils, preferring moderately fertile and consistently moist soils for health. Needs frequent division to control the spreading roots and maintain healthy plants. Excellent for wildflower meadow plantings. Leaves are green, aromatic and toothed. Small or large stands in any garden have the look of upright strength handsomely dressed in pleasing greens, bearing a vibrant show of color in flowers. Increase flowering to 8 weeks or more by dead-heading. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and is good for cut flowers. M. 'Marshall's Delight' is dependably very mildew resistant. M. 'Gardenview Scarlet' is much improved for mildew resistance with larger flowers over preceding red cultivars. M. 'Jacob Kline' is the latest rave for even better mildew resistance, still with large flowers, and with tolerance to average to dry conditions.
Monarda 'Clair Grace'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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lavender
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summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Monarda 'Coral Reef'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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hot pink
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Monarda 'Dark Ponticum'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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violet purple
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Monarda fistulosa
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3 - 4 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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purple
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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scarlet
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e. summer
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Su
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spreader
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Monarda 'Jacob Cline'
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3 - 4 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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deep red
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summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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clear pink
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e. summer
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Su
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spreader
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Monarda 'Petite Delight'
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12 - 15 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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lavender pink
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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wine red
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summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Monarda 'Violet Queen'
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30 in.
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18 - 24 in.
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lavender blue
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summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Myosotis alpestris FORGET-ME-NOT Prefers a moist and moderately fertile soil and a woodland site, but adaptable to many other sites. Grown as a biennial but self-sows prolifically. Leaves are green, oblong, and small. The little flowers are a gorgeous blue color dotted with a yellow eye, and have an unforgotten place in the hearts of old and young. Great underplanting.
Myosotis alpestris 'Blue Ball'
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6 in.
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9 - 12 in.
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indigo blue
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spring
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pSh
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clump
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Myosotis alpestris 'Victoria Rose'
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6 in.
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9 - 12 in.
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pink
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spring
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pSh
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clump
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Plant Descriptions: Beginning with Letter N
BOTANICAL NAME
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HEIGHT
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SPACING
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COLOR
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SEASON
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LIGHT
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HABIT
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Nepeta CATMINT Fine long-blooming, foreground border or edging plant. Be sure drainage is good. Trim clumps back after flowering to encourage repeat bloom and tidy foliage. An aromatic plant with small gray green, wooly leaves. Works well as a foil amidst other plants. Tolerates drought. In flower it produces a color cloud about the foliage.
Nepeta 'Joanna Reed'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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dark violet
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Nepeta faassenii (mussinii)
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1 ft.
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12 - 18 in.
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lavender blue
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spring-sum.
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Su
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clump
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Nepeta faassenii 'Dropmore'
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12 - 15 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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deep lavender
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'
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3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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lavender
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
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2 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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bluish purple
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spring - aut.
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Su
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clump
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Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'Andre Chaudron'
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 ft.
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lavender blue
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Nipponanthemum nipponicum (Chrysanthemum nipponicum) MONTAUK DAISY A rounded shrubby plant producing somewhat succulent, leathery dark green leaves. A very late blooming daisy tolerant of sea side conditions. Cut back hard in early spring. Pinching too late for bushiness will consequently delay bloom thereby risking damage from an early autumn frost.
Nipponanthemum nipponicum
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3 - 4 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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white daises
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e. fall
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Su
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clump
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Plant Descriptions: Beginning with Letter O
BOTANICAL NAME
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HEIGHT
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SPACING
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COLOR
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SEASON
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LIGHT
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HABIT
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Oenothera Undemanding plants, tolerant of poor soil, as long as drainage is good. Average moisture and moderate fertility is best. O. berlanderi 'Siskiyou' SHOWY PRIMROSE, a day blooming primrose, becomes a rampant spreader in rich, fertile soil, staying more compact in average soil. The long blooming. O. fruticosa 'Summer Solistice' SUNDROPS, has 18 in. clumps of dark foliage, with stiff stems supporting wide cup blooms of clear yellow from reddish buds. The genus Oenothera is exclusive to the new world. Species flowering in the daytime are SUNDROPS, or SUNCUPS, those opening late day and closing in the morning are EVENING PRIMROSES.
Oenothera berlanderi 'Siskiyou' (speciosa
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10 - 12 in..
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12 - 18 in.
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pink
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summer
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Su
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spreader
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Oenothera fruticosa 'Summer Solstice'
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18 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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yellow
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Ophiopogon japonicus MONDO GRASS Similar to Liriope with thick grasslike leaves forming turflike colonies. Berrylike fruits are iridescent blue. Excellent evergreen edging and ground cover plant. Ophiopogon p. 'Arabicus' BLACK MONDO GRASS Great as a specimen plant, the arching black leaves provide an intense contrast to light colored foliage plants. Black berrylike fruits in the fall. Slow to increase.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'
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4 in.
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8 - 12 in.
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lt. lilac
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summer
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pSh
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spreader
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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus'
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6 - 12 in.
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1 - 2 ft.
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lt. pink
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summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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