Begonia grandis HARDY BEGONIA Leaves are coppery green with red veins above and ruby red underneath. Reddish buds open into long blooming flowers which are held loosely above the leaves. Developing seeds are ornamental till October. Spreads and remains perennially around by virtue of the bulbils formed in the leaf axils that drop to the ground and grow into plants. Also self sows. Slow to emerge in the spring. Can take any size plant before frost indoors as a houseplant. How nice to have a vigorous perennial begonia that can also be a houseplant. Best in humus rich, moist soil in bright shade.
Begonia grandis
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12 - 24 in.
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18 in.
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pale pink
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l. sum - aut.
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pSh-Su
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spreader
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Begonia grandis 'Alba'
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12 - 24 in.
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18 in.
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white
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l. sum - aut.
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pSh-Su
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spreader
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Bellis perennis 'Pomponette' ENGLISH DAISY Forms a small tight clump of broad leaves that are rounded at the tip and grow from the base of the plant. Flowers are semi-double up to1 1/2 in. across. A true 'spring fever" flower, these long-blooming plants may be used as a colorful underplanting for spring bulbs, for edging and smaller grouping. It makes a cheerful flower for planters in any part shade situation. Good cut flower for small bouquets. Requires moist, fertile soil.
Bellis perennis 'Pomponette'
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6 in.
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8 - 10 in.
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pink,red,white
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mid spring
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pSh
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clump
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Bergenia HEART LEAVED BERGENIA These plants colonize without being invasive and provide an ideal ground cover for small to moderate sized areas. They will grow in any soil that is not wet, but luxuriate in medium heavy soils. Thick leaves are dark green, large and rounded. B. 'Winterglut' turns redder in the winter and foliage holds up well. The newer cultivars: Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby' and B. (x) 'Britten' both seem to maintain cleaner foliage and vigorous growth.
Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'
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24 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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dark red pink
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spring
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Bergenia (x) 'Britten'
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12 - 15 in.
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12 in.
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white to pink
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spring
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Bergenia 'Rotblum'
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12 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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red pink
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spring
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Bergenia 'Winterglut'
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12 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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red pink
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spring
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Boltonia asteroides THOUSAND FLOWERED ASTER These are large plants that have a loose airy feel with tall, erect stems and an abundant show of small daisylike flowers with yellow centers. The narrow 3 - 5 in. blue green leaf is linear to lance shaped with a broadening of leaf just above its center. Plant in groups. Prefer deep, organic soils and although tolerant of drought, likes average moisture.
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'
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4 - 5 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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pale pink
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l. summer
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Su
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clump
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Boltonia asteroides 'Snow Bank'
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4 - 5 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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white
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l. summer
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Su
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clump
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Boltonia asteroides latisquama 'Nana'
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2 - 3 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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pinkish lilac
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l. summer
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Su
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clump
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Brunnera macrophylla SIBERIAN FORGET-ME-NOT These plants need constant soil moisture particularly when grown in brighter positions. Great when used as a woodland plant in a naturalized setting among trees or spring bulbs. Prefers humus loam garden soils. Leaves are dark green, large and rounded, increasing in size as the season progresses. The foliage is neat, clean, and pleasing to the eye, not to forget the accent of familiar tiny blue flowers centered with bright yellow eyes. Brunnera m. 'Jack Frost' is a beautiful sport of Brunnera 'Langtrees' and was introduced by Walter's Gardens. The striking leaves have a pronounced frosty silver overlay with light green veination.
Brunnera macrophylla
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18 in.
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2 ft.
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blue
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spring
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pSh-Sh
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clump
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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
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12 - 15 in.
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18 in.
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blue
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spring
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pSh-Sh
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clump
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Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'
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12 - 15 in.
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18 in.
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blue
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spring
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pSh-Sh
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clump
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Buddleia BUTTERFLY BUSH A fine addition to a shrub or perennial border. Prefers fertile soil. Attracts butterflies, and makes a fine cut flower. Cut back to 6 -10 in. before spring growth or at least back to live buds. Cutting back in spring will keep plant size controlled over years if desired. This large, arching shrub presents gray green to blue green leaves. Flowers are reminiscent of lilac shaped flowers, but more slender and pointed, with a gentler fragrance. Dead-heading induces continued blooming.
Buddleia 'Black Knight'
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5 - 10 ft.
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5 ft.
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dark blue
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Buddleia 'Harlequin'
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4 - 5 ft.
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4 - 5 ft.
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purple red
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Buddleia 'Nanho Blue'
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3 - 4 ft.
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4 ft.
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blue
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Buddleia 'Nanho Purple'
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3 - 4 ft.
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4 ft.
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purple
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Buddleia 'Pink Delight'
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6 - 7 ft.
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4 - 5 ft.
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pink
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Buddleia 'Potter's Purple'
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6 - 7 ft.
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5 ft.
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deep violet
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Buddleia 'Royal Red'
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6 - 7 ft.
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5 ft.
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red purple
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Plant Descriptions: Beginning with Letter C
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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Calamintha CALAMINT Aromatic herb that prefers a warm spot in fertile soil. On erect stems, C. nepeta nepeta has 3/4 in. leaves that are rounded, ovate and toothed. Flowers are tiny but profuse. Lightly brush the foliage of the Calaminthas for their refreshing scent. Very long blooming and relished by bees.
Calamintha nepeta nepeta
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12 - 18 in.
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1 ft.
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lilac
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud'
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1 - 2 ft.
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12 - 18 in.
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bright white
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Callicarpa BEAUTYBERRY Prefer rich well drained soils. Prune back in spring to 4 - 6 inches from the ground since flowering occurs on new wood. Callicarpa d. 'Issai' is a choice dwarf form with pinkish-lavender flowers in e. summer and highly ornamental purple berries on arching branches in the fall. Plant where this gem can be admired up close.
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai'
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4 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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lilac violet
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e.summer
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Su
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shrub
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Campanula BELLFLOWER Thrive in any moist fertile soil. Very useful in the garden and essential to garden designers because of their blue color. Kinds range in height from stately border plants to rock garden specimens. They prefer cool soil for their roots.
Campanula 'Cherry Bells'
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24 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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red
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l.spr. - e.sum
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Campanula 'Kent Belle'
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24 in.
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18 - 24 in.
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violet blue
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summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Campanula 'Sarastro'
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18 in.
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12 in.
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icy grape
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summer re
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Su
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spreader
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Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'
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12 in.
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12 in.
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blue
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summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Campanula carpatica 'White Clips'
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12 in.
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12 in.
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white
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summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Campanula divaricata
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12 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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pale blue
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summer
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pSh-Sh
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clump
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Campanula glomerata 'Joan Elliot'
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15 - 18 in.
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15 - 18 in.
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deep violet
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summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Campanula glomerata 'Superba'
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1 - 3 ft.
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2 ft.
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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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Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm'
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30 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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crm.white to lav.
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summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Campanula persicifolia 'Grandiflora'
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30 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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light blue
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e. summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty'
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30 - 36in.
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12 - 18 in.
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light blue
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summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Campanula portenshlagiana
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8 in.
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12 in.
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lilac blue
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mid summer
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Campanula portenshlagiana 'Birch Hybrid'
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4 in.
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12 in.
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mauve blue
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summer-e.fall
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Campanula poscharskyana
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8 in.
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12 in.
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lilac blue
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l. spring
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall'
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8 - 10 in.
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2 ft.
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deep blue
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l. spring
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Su-pSh
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spreader
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Caryopteris BLUE MIST FLOWER These woody plants will prosper for years in loose soil. Each year they grow up from the base to form mounded shrubs with pleasantly scented leaves, stems and flowers. Long lasting flowers that almost encircle the stems are borne from the axils of the silvery leaves. Plants should be cut back in late winter.
Caryopteris 'Dark Knight'
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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dark blue
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l. summer
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Su
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shrub
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Caryopteris 'First Choice'
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30 - 36 in.
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2 - 3 ft.
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deep inky blue
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summer
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Su
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shrub
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Caryopteris 'Petit Bleu'
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2.5 ft.
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2 ft.
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deep blue
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l. summer
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Su
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clump
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Caryopteris 'Sunshine Blue'
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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amethyst blue
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l.sum-autumn
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Su
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clump
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Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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blue
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l.summer
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Su
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clump
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Catananche caerulea CUPID'S DART Narrow 12 in. long silvery green basal leaves are entire or sparsly toothed. Drought resistant, will not tolerate wet feet. 2 in. flower heads form on long slender stems held above the foliage. Short lived, and marginally hardy through severe winters, they benefit from frequent division. Excellent cut flower.
Catananche caerulea
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15 - 18 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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blue
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Ceanothus americanus NEW JERSEY TEA Small durable native shrub with luxuriant deep green leaves and flowers in clusters. Plants develop a tremendous taproot. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Dry to medium moisture, sandy to loam soils, well drained.
Caenothus americanus
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2 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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white
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summer
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Su-pSh
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shrub
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Caenothus x. pallidus 'Marie Simon'
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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soft pink
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l. spring
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Su-pSh
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shrub
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Centaurea montana MOUNTAIN BLUET Silvery white foliage when young. Solitary blue flower heads are highlighted by bracts with black fringed margins. Repeat bloom is achieved by dead heading to lateral buds. After flowering is finished, cut the spent flowering stalks to the ground for a likely rebloom in late summer. Since only a few flowers open at any one time, use mass plantings for the best floral effect. Prefers poor soil and a high PH. Spreading roots can become invasive in cooler northern gardens.
Centaurea montana
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32 in.
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2 ft.
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violet blue
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l. spring
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Su
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spreader
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Centranthus ruber JUPITER'S BEARD Thrives in a well-drained site, with relatively dry, gravelly soil preferring lime, otherwise not particular. Effective in large rock gardens, stone walls, terraces and borders. Leaves are glaucous blue green and smooth. Blooms well and dead-heading will further extend flowering.
Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'
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2 - 3 ft.
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18 in.
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pink
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summer
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Su
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clump
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