Tanacetum ‘Robinson’s Crimson’
Painted
Daisy (Zone 5)
These are great summer bloomers with vibrant, brightly colored flowers and dissected, fern-like
foliage. ‘Robinson’s Crimson' is a dark red selection that grows to 2-3' tall. The Mid-season flowers are extremely showy and
make fantastic cut flowers for summer arrangements. Plants perform best in full sun to part-shade with average well-drained soil.
An excellent perennial for the cutting garden. This species is also the source of the natural insecticide Pyrethrum.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Tanacetum Robinson’s Mix
Painted
Daisy (Zone 5)
As the name implies, this cultivar has flowers in mixed shades of pink, crimson, and rose. The Early
to Mid-season bloom appears atop these 2-3' plants. These make great cut flowers, as well as wonderful dried flowers. The
fern-like foliage is a medium green and finely dissected. These plants grow best in a well-drained garden soil with a full sun to
part-shade site. These make great border and cutting plants. We recommend dividing the plants every 2-4 years to rejuvenate them
and maintain optimal performance. This species is also the source of the natural insecticide Pyrethrum.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Teucrium chamaedrys
Germander (Zone
4)
Small, dark-green, glossy leaves grow on the somewhat woody stems of this plant. This compact
grower is most commonly used as a low hedge in knot gardens. The tiny lilac-pink blooms almost detract from the foliage. This
plant can grow to 12" and needs rich well-drained soil in full sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Thalictrum aquilegifolium
Meadow
Rue (Zone 5)
What a graceful plant! The light, airy leaves resemble those of a columbine (Aquilegia). The
purple blooms, that appear light and airy as well, resemble a cloud wafting above the plant. While this plant is somewhat
short-lived it is immensely attractive. Even after the blooms are spent the seed pods continue to provide interest. This plant can
grow up to 3' and is heat tolerant but requires a moist, part-shade area.
...............Not available for 2011.
False Lupine (Zone 5)
Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz'
NEW!
Pink Chintz
Thyme (Zone 5)
This dwarf creeping thyme has fuzzy light-gray leaves and pink flowers, which forms a low growing mat.
Only grows to .5 – 3" tall and prefers dry well-drained soil with full sun.
...............Available in Groundcover and
Herb containers.
Thymus vulgaris 'Longwood'
NEW!
Longwood
Thyme (Zone 5)
This creeping thyme has fuzzy, elongated, blue-gray leaves and
spikes of purple flowers. Attractive in the rock garden, as a border edging or
in containers. Grows 5" tall. [12" spacing.]
...............Available in Groundcover
and Herb containers.
Tiarella 'Candy
Striper’ (PP15528)
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Eco Running Tapestry’
Foamflower (Zone
4)
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Oakleaf’
Foamflower (Zone
4)
A very long blooming selection with airy light pink flowers in early season and continuing sporadically until fall. It is a clump
forming selection with attractive oakleaf shaped foliage that is bronze in early spring and burgundy in winter.
It grows 10-12" and is native to the
Eastern U.S. woodlands. It requires a moist well-drained soil preferably high in organic matter and partial shade conditions. An
excellent choice for woodland paths and gardens!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Tiarella ‘Elizabeth Oliver’
Tiarella 'Neon Lights' (PP13289)
Foamflower (Zone
4)
Wow! Large flowers hover over dark-centered foliage with neon green edges in the
spring! An ideal white flowering groundcover for the shade garden; a spectacular
choice especially for its intensely colored, deeply lobed, evergreen foliage.
Perfect for moist soils high in organic matter in medium to heavy shade. Foliage
mounds reach 6-8" tall, when in bloom plants reach 16" tall.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ (PP13382)
Foamflower (Zone 4)Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’ (PP12397)
Foamflower (Zone 4)Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' (PP16738)
Foamflower (Zone 4)
Tradescantia ‘Bilberry Ice’
Spiderwort (Zone
4)
‘Bilberry Ice' has white flowers that are splashed with lavender in the center and grows to 18". Like other Tradescantias, the
flowers open in the morning and close in the evening and the plants prefer part-sun and moist soil conditions. We will update you
on our success with this plant in our own display garden as the season progresses!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT
container.
Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’
Spiderwort (Zone
4)
'Concord Grape' grows to 18" with grape-colored
blooms and attractive frosty-blue foliage. The 1-3" wide flowers appear in
Mid-season and continue for many weeks. These require a full sun site and moist
well-drained soil. Plants will be less floriferous in part-shade. The short
height makes this plant an excellent for the garden border. When foliage gets an
unkempt look after blooming, cut back to 10" to stimulate clean re-growth in
early fall.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Tradescantia ‘Red Grape’
Spiderwort (Zone
4)
‘Red Grape' is a newer cultivar, similar to the popular ‘Concord Grape' selection. Vibrant red
flowers appear in Mid-season atop the grayish-green foliage. Like other Spiderworts, the 1" blooms open in the morning and close
in the evening, with each flower lasting only a few days. ‘Red Grape' grows to 15-18" in full to part-sun with average to moist
soils.
...............Not available for 2011.
Tradescantia ‘Snowcap’
Spiderwort (Zone 4)
‘Snowcap' is a great white blooming hybrid that Allan Armitage says is "probably the purest white
form". It bears loads of 3", clean white flowers in Mid-season. Grows to 18" in full to part sun and moist to average garden soil.
The long, narrow strap-like leaves are a medium green color. Like the other Tradescantias, the flowers open in the morning and
close at night.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Tradescantia ‘Sweet Kate’
Spiderwort (Zone 5)
This unusual selection is sure to catch your eye! The
foliage is a vibrant yellow-chartreuse that makes a bold statement. This
spiderwort reaches 18" tall and blooms a brilliant blue throughout the summer.
Perfect to add some punch to a mixed border or container.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACTS containers.
Tricyrtis formosana ‘Hatatogisa’
Tricyrtis formosana ‘Samurai’
Tricyrtis hirta ‘Miyazaki’
Tricyrtis
‘Sinonome’
Toad
Lily (Zone 5-6)
A hybrid selection that appears to us to be hardy in zone 5(b) in our test garden. ‘Sinonome' has
purple flowers with white spots (speckling) appearing in late summer and lasting into fall. The plants grow to 30" tall and spread
by stolons to form a nice size colony in the shade garden. Plant these near a pathway so that the orchid-like flowers can be
enjoyed up close!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Trollius 'Golden
Queen'
Globe
Flower (Zone 4)
A wonderful perennial with warm,
golden-orange flowers in early season. A wonderful choice for moist soil
conditions and is also great along watersides and in bog gardens. Grows to 30".
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Verbascum ‘Summer Sorbet’
Mullein (Zone 5)
An improved selection with iridescent raspberry-peach flowers with a
flush of deep raspberry near the center. Unlike many verbascum, this beauty
will continue to bloom even if it is not dead-headed! Blooms appear throughout
Mid-season atop nice glossy green foliage. Grows to 24” tall in full sun and a
well-drained soil. Spider mites can sometimes be a problem so you may have to
treat accordingly.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Temptress
Purple’
Mullein (Zone 5)
Bright purple flower spikes bloom above
scalloped deep green leaves. Compact. Grows to 26". This cultivar is a great plant for
attracting butterflies and also to use for cut flowers.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Veronica alpina ‘Alba’
Speedwell (Zone
4)
‘Alba' is a vigorous, white flowering selection that grows to 6" tall. The Mid-season blooms appear
atop the shiny, 1-2" long foliage. Plant in a sunny site with average garden soil and remove the spent flowers to encourage
continuous bloom. A great choice for the rock garden or front of the perennial border. The flowers may also be used in fresh
arrangements.
...............Not available for 2011.
Veronica austriaca ‘Crater Lake Blue’
Speedwell (Zone
4)
This 15-18" tall selection shows off its intense deep blue flowers for at least 2-3 weeks in
Mid-season. ‘Crater Lake Blue' is a very popular selection with a more prostrate habit than other speedwells. The 1-2" oblong,
dark green foliage provides a nice background for the vibrant flowers. Plant in average, well-drained garden soil in a sunny area,
perhaps along the edge of a garden path where its spreading habit can be most appreciated.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Veronica austriaca ‘Trehane’
Speedwell (Zone
4)
‘Trehane' is an unusual variegated cultivar with golden yellow foliage that will brighten any sunny
spot in the garden. Short flower spikes with deep blue flowers are produced in Mid-season. This groundcover reaches only 6-8"
tall. For best performance, plant in full sun and a well-drained garden soil. The variegated foliage and deep blue flowers make a
striking combination in the perennial garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Veronica dabneyi
Creeping
Speedwell (Zone 2)
This speedwell is relatively unknown in the perennial industry. This species is a creeping
groundcover used mainly for rock gardens and edgings. This very tough selection has attractive pink flowers in Mid-season and
grows 6" tall. The evergreen foliage stays very clean throughout the growing season. Plant in full sun and well-drained garden
soils and be sure to provide good drainage, especially in winter.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Veronica gentianoides
‘Blue Streak’
Gentian Speedwell (Zone4)
Spikes of light to medium-blue flowers
bloom from glossy foliage that strongly resembles the foliage of Gentians. Grows
to 16".
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Veronica gentianoides
‘Ramona’
Gentian Speedwell (Zone4)
Great mat-forming species with deep
green, glossy foliage. It grows 12" tall when in flower with its icy blue spikes
of blooms. An easy grower, this one is more tolerant of moist soils than other
veronicas.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.
Veronica ‘Giles Van Hees’
Speedwell (Zone
4)
This outstanding spike Veronica produces clear-pink flower in Mid-season on 6" tall plants. Like most
Veronicas, this selection prefers a full sun to part-sun site with average to well-drained soils. The foliage stays extremely
clean and attractive throughout the growing season and with occasional deadheading this plant will bloom throughout the summer. An
awesome dwarf selection!
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Veronica ‘New Century’
Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’
Speedwell (Zone
4)
‘Georgia Blue' produces copious amounts of beautiful, round, deep blue flowers in Mid-season. When
planted in a full sun to part sun site with average, well-drained soil this plant will grow to 12". The small, dark green leaves
are slightly toothed and with the onset of cooler fall temperatures take on a purplish hue. An excellent choice for mass color at
the front of the border.
...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart containers.
Veronica spicata ‘Minuet’
Speedwell
(Zone 4)
This speedwell has pure pink flower spikes in mid-season atop silver-green
foliage. It grows 15" tall and is ideal for edging, mixed borders, and rock
gardens.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles' (PP18932)
Speedwell (Zone
4)
This introduction from England is quite floriferous! The intense, deep, violet-blue flower spikes
are produced in abundance in Mid-season on 15-18" plants. The dark green foliage compliments the upright flower spikes quite
nicely. Plant in full sun and average garden soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart
and IMPACT containers.
Veronica stelleri
Alpine
Speedwell (Zone
5)
A North American perennial native to the western
U.S. This is a low growing groundcover species endemic to rocky slopes and rocky
soils. Growing to only 6-8", this species produces deep blue-violet flower
spikes atop small, oblong dark green foliage. Blooms in late summer for at least
several weeks. Could be used as a slower growing groundcover, edging plant, and
rock garden or scree plant.
..............Available in
1-Quart and IMPACT container.
Veronica ‘Waterperry
Blue’
Speedwell (Zone
4)
‘Waterperry' is undoubtedly one of the
best groundcover Veronicas! Growing to only
4-6", this tough plant forms a solid mat of medium green foliage that turns a bronzy-purplish hue with the onset of cooler fall
and winter temperatures. Light blue flowers are produced in Mid-season on top of the foliage, which appears to stay at least
semi-evergreen (except for the coldest regions of the U.S.). This perennial performs optimally in a full sun, well-drained garden
soil.
...............Available in Groundcover, 1-Quart and IMPACT
containers.
Vinca minor
'Atropurpurea'
Vinca, Common Periwinkle (Zone
4)
Deep wine-red colored blossoms bloom in Early
season above evergreen foliage. Thrives in the deepest of shade but will
tolerate a variety of conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Great for
controlling erosion and one of the best groundcovers for shade! Grows to 6".
...............Available in Groundcover
container only.
Vinca minor
'Bowles Cunningham'
Vinca, Common Periwinkle (Zone
4)
Deep wine-red colored blossoms bloom in Early
season above evergreen foliage. Thrives in the deepest of shade but will
tolerate a variety of conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Great for
controlling erosion and one of the best groundcovers for shade! Grows to 6".
...............Available in Groundcover
container only.
Viola ‘Columbine’
Tufted Pansy (Zone 5)
Tufted Pansy (Zone 5-6)
Viola ‘Rebecca’ (PPAF)
Violet (Zone
5-6)
Viola SorbetTM 'Purple Duet’
Tufted
Pansy (Zone 5-6)
Sweet Violet (Zone 4)Viola koreana ‘Syletta’
NEW!
Cyclamen-leaved Violet (Zone 4)
A 4-6" cultivar, this plant features dark blackish-green
leaves and contrasting silvery veins. Bright purple blooms are produced in spring. The plants are mainly clump formers, but will
reseed. It prefers shade to part-shade.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Viola labradorica
Labrador Violet (Zone 3)
Native to the Northern U.S. and Greenland, this underused violet sports beautiful, small,
purplish-blue flowers, mainly in Early season with sporadic bloom through the summer. The foliage
mounds grow to 6" tall an are an attractive deep purple
color that complements the flowers quite nicely. This selection spreads by creeping rhizomes and self seeds very heavily to form
nice, self-sustaining colonies in the garden. Plant in part-shade to shade and average garden soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Viola tricolor
Johnny Jump Up (Zone
5)
An old-fashioned garden favorite that everyone knows no matter how it is listed in reference books! The cheery purple, yellow, and
white flowers add a light touch to the informal garden. This 6" tall beauty is best planted in a part-shade situation where they are free to
seed and move around at their own discretion. An easy-to-grow favorite!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.