Evergreens, Pines, Spruces, Junipers, Shrubs, Perennials, Vines, and Grasses
Below are pictures with description for some of the plants we carry at Wharton's. Feel free to search through this page to find information on specific plants for our rugged environment.
Please, give us a call to talk about our current inventory or, experience in person the delight of wandering through our nursery. See, touch and imagine these plants in your yard!
Please, give us a call to talk about our current inventory or, experience in person the delight of wandering through our nursery. See, touch and imagine these plants in your yard!
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Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
Paprika Yarrow This easy-to-grow and drought-tolerant plant with fern-like foliage blooms all summer and will perform best if planted in well-drained soil. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Attracts butterflies. Red flowers with gold center on 18 to 24-inch tall plants. 
Achillea 'Moonshine'
Moonshine Yarrow This easy-to-grow and drought-tolerant plant blooms all summer and will perform best if planted in well-drained soil. Sulfur yellow flowers on 18 to 24-inch tall plants. 
Artemisia schmidtiana
Silver Mound Artemisia Fragrant perennial with silvery-gray and fern-like foliage, it is useful in landscape borders, containers, or planted as specimens. Average height is 12 inches and width is 18 inches. No significant bloom. A drought resistant perennial, it prefers dry and well-drained soil. 
Aquilegia vulgaris
Winky Double Dark Blue & White Columbine Versatile long-flowering variety performs well in the garden and as blooming pot plants. Compact, mounded plants to 14 inches, produce clusters of blue and white blooms just above the foliage. 
Aquilegia cultorum 'McKana Hybrids'
McKana Hybrid Columbine Distinctive mounds of airy, fern-like leaves contrast with pastel flowers in early summer. Needs moist, well-drained, and rich soil. Bright multi-colored blossoms are great for cut flowers and they attract hummingbirds in spring and summer. Mulch plants in zones 3-5. Sorry, no photo available. 
Calamagrostis acutiflora
'Karl Foerster' Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Beautiful cool season grass with upright growth habit. Flowers in late spring with a bright pink to red panicle preferring partial shade to sun location. Thrives in wet clay soils. Foliage height 2 1/2 feet with blooms to 6 feet. 
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Blue Plumbago (Leadwort) Spreading,low-growing ground cover with green, shiny foliage in late spring, turning bronze-red in fall. Deep blue flowers appear late summer to early fall on 8 to 12 inch plant. 
Chrysanthemum superbum 'Becky'
Becky Shasta Daisy Showy, long-lived, sun-loving, and versatile sum up this. A profusion of large, single white flowers with bright yellow centers appear on stems 36 inches above the dense, green clumping foliage. Flower heads hold up extremely well after a heavy rain. This selection blooms abundantly from summer to fall if deadheaded. It's perfect as a cut flower. 
Chrysanthemum superbum 'Snow Lady' (Leucanthemum)
Snow Lady Shasta Daisy A long living, sun-loving perennial with snow white flower petals surrounding a bright yellow center. A dwarf variety, it will only grow to 12 inches tall. 
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Moonbeam Coreopsis Wiry herbaceous foliage topped with pale yellow flowers from June to frost. A perennial plant Association Plant of the Year in 1992. 
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
Zagreb Coreopsis Upright spreading plant less than 1 incn with masses of showy golden-yellow flowers blooming throughout summer. 
Delosperma 'Kelaidis'
Mesa Verde Ice Plant This iridescent, salmon-pink flowered sport appeared among plants at Denver Botanic Gardens in 1997. Blooming from spring to fall, it is a vigorous, compact and floriferous perennial spreading to 12 inches. 
Delphinium grandiflorum
'Summer Blues' Summer Blues Delphinium Soft sky-blue flowers cover the lacy leaves, putting on a spectacular show from early summer to fall. Totally unlike the tall, spiky Delphinium cultivars, this little beauty stands at a height of 10-12 inches and forms compact mounds on well-branched foliage. 
Dicentra eximia 'Luxuriant'
Luxuriant Fringed Bleeding Heart Heart shaped, cherry red flowers bloom all summer long, on stems just above a mound of ferny, blue-green foliage. Everblooming, even through the heat of the summer. More sun tolerant than other fernleaf types. 
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Mix'
Camelot Mix Foxglove Beautifully large and dense flower spikes in rose, white, lavender and cream stand erect on its stems so that their spotted throats are visible. Will reach a height of 42 to 48 inches tall with a spread of 24 to 30 inches at maturity. Sorry, no photo available. 
Echinacea 'Matthew Saul'
Big Sky Harvest Moon Coneflower Huge, 4 inch wide, golden yellow blooms have overlapping petals and a bold orange cone. Another Big Sky series coneflower. Grows to 24 to 29 inches tall with an 18 inch spread. 
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
Magnus Purple Coneflower Extra large, purplish rose, daisy-like flowers with a center cone on 3-foot tall stems from late spring through summer. Great sun-loving and drought tolerant perennial. Attracts butterflies! Stunning with ornamental grasses. 
Erianthus ravennae
Hardy Pampas Grass The only winter hardy pampas grass for western Kansas!! An ornamental perennial grass forming a clump. Flower plumes extend 9 to 12 feet above the blades. Resembles pampas grass, but hardier. Great used as a single specimen for a striking accent or focal point. 
Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe'
Little Joe, Joe Pye Weed The 4 foot tall stems are clothed with whorls of green leaves and topped in midsummer with dome-shaped heads of lavender flowers. Butterflies are attracted to this perennial favorite. 
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Elijah Blue Fescue A hardy bright blue ornamental grass that blooms in late summer. This vigorous grower matures at 6 to 8 inches tall. Its mounded round habit makes it ideal for use as an edging or in masses. 
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'
Goblin Blanket Flower Vigorous plant for average to poor, well-drained, or dry soils. Attractive deep red flowers have yellow margins. Flowers are 2-4 inches across and bloom from summer to frost. Shear occasionally to keep plants compact. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to prevent overcrowding. Mature height is 9-12 inches. Good for cut flowers. Attracts butterflies. 
Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies'
Crimson Whirling Butterflies Wispy, dark crimson, and willow-like foliage and hot pink flowers give this drought, heat and high humidity tolerant perennial loads of landscape punch. Butterfly-like or wand-like blooms are borne atop 24 inches tall red stems and flutter over the airy, compact, and sun-loving plant from spring to autumn. 'Crimson Butterflies' is exceptionally rugged, making it perfect for xeriscape landscapes. 
Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'
Happy Returns Daylily An outstanding, reblooming landscape daylily with clear lemon-yellow, ruffled 3 inch flowers that bloom from Spring to frost. The yellow version of Stella de Oro. Matures at 18 inches tall and wide. 
Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella'
Ruby Stella Daylily This durable perennial with its grass-like leaves produces showy clusters of deep wine-red lily-like blooms on tall stems. Flowers appear in late spring/early summer and continue until frost. Grows 14-18 inches tall. Plant in drifts for maximum effect! 
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
Stella De Oro Daylily A popular Daylily that has showy clusters of gold lily-like blooms on tall stems above large clumps of long grass-like leaves. Grows to 1 foot tall with slightly larger spread. Perfect for massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers. 
Hesperaloe parviflora
Red Yucca Thick, gray-green, and narrow foliage arranged in a basal rosette to 2 feet tall. Blooms in spring and early summer. Tall spikes to 5 feet with deep crimson bell-like blooms. Does extremely well in hot, dry locations. 
Heuchera micrantha
Palace Purple Coral Bells Low mounds of distinctive foliage topped by airy clusters of small, white flowers in late spring and summer. Mahogany red foliage all season. Prefers rich, well drained soil; must have good winter drainage. 
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'
Plum Pudding Coral Bells Neat, compact mounds of shiny, shimmering plum-purple foliage. Grows to 8 inches. Excellent cut flower. 
Hibiscus 'Kopper King'
Kopper King Hardy Hibiscus A compact plant that reaches 4 feet high and wide with copper-red, maple-like foliage. Creamy-pink flowers appear all summer with a bright-red eye that streaks through the petals, and is up to 12 inches wide. 
Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century'
Turn of the Century Hardy Hibiscus A beautiful bi-colored knock out, 'Turn of the Century' has pinwheel shaped, dark-red to light pink to white flowers, spreading to 7 inches. This 6 foot tall and robust plant blooms over a long period and has beautiful maple-like leaves. 
Hosta 'Francee'
Francee Hosta Francee is a medium sized hosta that grows 21 inches tall and 45 inches wide. Wonderful white margins contrast with the green heart-shaped leaves. It produces lavender flowers in late summer and performs well in sun or shade. 
Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Frances Williams Hosta An outstanding and popular variety with huge blue-green leaves with golden-yellow edges. Has near white flowers. The plant is named after Mrs. Frances Williams, an American horticulturist and hosta collector. Use as edging, a low hedge, groundcover or border accent. Rarely needs to be divided. 
Hosta 'Patriot'
Patriot Hosta A sport of 'Francee' with the same beautiful dark green centers and form, but with a much wider, crisp white margin, very showy. Lavender blooms. Moist, rich, well-drained soil. Selected by the American Hosta Growers Association as Hosta of the Year in 1997 
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer'
Endless Summer Hydrangea Aptly named, this new Hydrangea has great appeal because of the large, mophead flowers that begin to bloom in spring and repeat through fall. A very cold-hardy selection. Blooms are pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils. Matures 3-5 feet tall and wide. 
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Limelight Hydrangea This extraordinary new Hydrangea produces abundant, exquisite, bright lime-green flowers from mid to late summer that change to pink in fall. This vigorous grower matures at 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. 
Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco'
Flamenco Red Hot Poker Brilliant yellow, orange, and fiery red 8-inch flower spikes blaze in summer atop 32-inch tall stems that soar above grass like foliage. Great sun perennial for vertical interest. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. 
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Hidcote Lavender A compact grower, this selection reaches 18-24 inches tall with fragrant spikes of dark purple flowers in summer. It is drought tolerant. It is ideal as a perennial in the border or as an herb in a kitchen garden. Lavender was selected in 1999 as the International Herb Association Plant of the Year. 
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Kobold Gayfeather A compact summer-blooming perennial growing to 18 inches tall, 'Kobold' produces rose-lavender flowers on stiff stems that rise above grass-like foliage. Liatris is ideal for borders, containers or as a cut flower. Butterflies adore this tough plant! 
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Big Blue Liriope Grass-like perennial 12 to 18 inches tall forming a clump of strap-shaped dark green leaves. Lilac buds and flower spikes appear in the late summer, followed by black berries. Excellent ground cover or border plant. 
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Maiden Grass A tall, graceful, clumping ornamental grass to 10 feet. The slender, weeping leaves are silvery-green and turn golden bronze in fall. The flowers are white fan-shaped plumes in fall that extend above the foliage. 
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
Adagio Maiden Grass Compact clump-forming grass with slender silvery foliage that becomes orange, gold and burgundy in fall. Flowers emerge pink in summer, but change to a silvery white. This vigorous grower reaches a height of 4 feet. 
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Little Zebra Maiden Grass Green and yellow banding on the foliage is held all season. Has the desirable trait of flowering during late summer so its lovely reddish purple plumes are borne reliably every year, even during seasons of cool weather. Grows to 3 to 4 feet. 
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
Variegated Japan Silver Grass A creamy white variegated grass. Feathery seed heads contribute to the striking appearance of this grass. An excellent alternative to Pampas Grass. Sheared after first frost for overwintering. 
Monarda didyma
'Cambridge Scarlet' Cambridge Scarlet Beebalm A clump-forming perennial producing bright red flowers amid aromatic, lance-shaped foliage in summer. Ideal for borders where it attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. 
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
Jacob Cline Beebalm This cultivar was discovered in Georgia, with extremely large, bold, bright red flowers atop tall 4' stems. Good mildew resistance. Loves full sun and moist, well-drained soils. 
Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Walker's Low Catmint The beautiful green-grey foliage really sets off the lavender-blue flowers of this catmint. Blooms almost all season long, average garden soils. Will benefit from some light shearing after the first flush of flowers in early summer. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2007. 
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'
Green Sheen Pachysandra Lustrous, shiny green leaves of this evergreen ground cover and the plant's tidy habit make this a landscape winner. It grows in deep shade and is ideal for using under shallow rooted trees. Mature height is 12 inches tall. 
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Shenandoah Switch Grass Excellent selection of bright red switch grass, foliage and blooms begin to color up by early June. A good substitute for Japanese Blood Grass. Average height of 2 to 3 feet. 
Paeonea 'Blaze' (Red)
Blaze Peony Bright red, ruffled petals create a bowl around the bright yellow center. Blooms are displayed on the erect stems of this clumping perennial. Excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. Choice cut flower. Herbaceous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Paeonea 'Bowl of Beuty (Pink)
Bowl of Beuty Peony Fuchsia pink petals create a bowl around the pale lemon yellow center. Blooms are displayed on the erect stems of this clumping perennial. Excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or for use in perennial or shrub borders. Choice cut flower. Herbaceous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Paeonea 'Bowl of Cream' (White)
Bowl of Cream Peony Large, fragrant, pure white double blooms are displayed on the erect stems of this clumping perennial. Excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. Choice cut flower. American Peony Society Gold Medal winner. Herbaceous perennial. Sorry, no photo available 
Paeonea 'Kansas' (Red)
Kansas Peony Double red flowers that are non-fading. A Gold Medal Winner from the American Peony Society. 
Paeonea 'Shirley Temple' (White)
Shirley Temple Peony A large, fragrant, double bloom with pink buds that open to a blush white and then mature to pure white. Excellent cut flower. Sorry, no photo available. 
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass This deciduous perennial grass is a compact grower with tan colored bloom panicles that appear from August through November. Green foliage turns golden in fall. This drought tolerant, moderate grower matures at 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. 
Phalaris arundinacea 'Feesey'
Strawberries and Cream Ribbongrass Leaves are green with dramatic cream white stripes, especially during cool weather when the foliage and stems become conspicuously pink-tinted. Plant grows to 3 feet high and can spread by underground rhizomes. 
Polemonium caeruleum 'Polbress'
Bressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder Violet-blue, bell-shaped blooms and dark purple leaves of this unusual Polemonium form will provide an elevated status to the landscape. Spring flowers intermingled with lance-shaped leaves resemble the rungs of a ladder. It matures to 24 inches tall. A clumping perennial that thrives in shady and moist areas, Jacob's Ladder is at home in woodland landscapes. 
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan Produces large dark golden-yellow flowers with black centers summer to fall. Multiplies rapidly. Does best in well-drained soil. Average height is 24 inches. Good for cut flowers. 
Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht'
May Night Salvia Flower spikes of indigo blue in early summer. Moist, well-drained soil is ideal, although the perennial salvias are tolerant of drought conditions. Perennial Plant of the Year for 1997. 
Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland’
East Friesland Meadow Sage Blooming in early summer, the bright violet-purple flower spikes rise above a tidy mound of foliage. The foliage is aromatic when crushed. Sorry, no photo available. 
Scabiosa columbaria
'Butterfly Blue' Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower Lacy, lavender-blue, and pincushion-like flowers 2 inches in diameter appear atop 12 to 15-inch tall stems on this airy and ground cover-type perennial from late spring to early fall. Dainty and gray-green foliage is borne on a mounded rosette that grows 6 to 8 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide. Blooms repeatedly through the season if regularly deadheaded. It excels in the border, rock gardens, and as a cut flower. Butterflies love it. Selected by the Perennial Plant Association as perennial of the year in 2000. 
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower The long awaited pink form of 'Butterfly Blue'. They are showy flowers and are easily grown. Flowers attract visits from butterflies, humming birds. 
Sedum spurium 'Voodoo'
Voodoo Sedum Voodoo boasts dark mahogany toned foliage with clusters of rosy-red flowers. Grows 4-6 inches high with a sprawling habit. 
Sedum 'Herbstfreude'
Autumn Joy Sedum Tall growing sedum with gray-green foliage. Flowers are large plateheads of pink from late summer to frost. Tolerant of dry soil. Xeriscape plant. Excellent winter interest. 
Sedum 'Vera Jameson'
Vera Jameson Sedum Many uses for this compact perennial include mixing with other sedums in rock gardens, displaying with a mixture of perennials, and in containers. This is a colorful addition to the mixed border that offers good textural variety, too. Plant it in full sun near the edge of the border where it can be seen. It also works well in mixed containers. Dusty plum red foliage creates a nice contrast. 
Sempervivum tectorum 'Red Heart'
Red Heart Hens & Chicks Mat forming succulent with green foliage tipped red. Will reach 2 to 4 inches in height and is tolerant of most soils. 
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Fireworks Goldenrod A compact, clump-forming perennial producing branching clusters of golden-yellow flowers. Blooms late summer-fall amid rough, hairy stems. Ideal in borders, rock gardens or as a cut flower. 
Stachys byzantina 'Countess Helen von Stein'
Helene Von Stein Lamb's Ear This excellent cultivar is a tremendous improvement over the species. The leaves are twice as big as the species and it rarely blooms. It is a clump former, and quickly will grow to cover a 3' wide area. The fuzzy silver leaves are an excellent contrast and its low habit make it a great plant for the front of the perennial border. Holds up very well in hot humid summers. Best in full sun with well-drained soils. 
Thymus serpyllum
Elfin Creeping Thyme Slow and low growing, creeping groundcover to 1 inch tall. Super miniature including tiny pink flowers in summer. 
Veronica spicata 'Glory'
Royal Candles Speedwell Breathtaking blooms, a clean habit, and stunning looks make this improved veronica selection a landscape must. Unlike other types, 'Royal Candle' has deep green foliage that does not die out. A summer-long profusion of candle-like tapers of violet-blue flowers add to the package. Mature plant height is 15 to 18 inches. This speedwell prefers part to full sun, and is hardy from zones 4 to 8. 
Veronica 'Goodness Grows'
Goodness Grows Speedwell A lovely, upright groundcover producing tall stalks of violet-blue flowers throughout the growing season. This easy-to-grow perennial adds a deep, vibrant accent wherever it is used. Rich blue spike flowers belong in the American country style and the English cottage garden. Veronica is superior color for the perennial border and to flesh out foundation planting. Does exceptionally well at the edges of shade gardens under old canopy trees. Excels in mixed borders. Great in decorative containers, low borders or mass plantings. 
Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue'
Sunny Border Blue Speedwell Clump forming or spreading with blue flowers in clusters or spikes from late spring to midsummer. Best in well-drained soil. Useful for borders, edging, rock gardens, or ground covers. Remove faded blossoms to encourage more flower development. Average height is 18-20 inches. Good for cut flowers. Attracts butterflies. The 1993 PPA Perennial of the Year. 
Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Bowles variety Vinca minor Outstanding ground cover to 12 inches with blue flowers in spring and summer. Very attractive while in flower and sporadically flowering over a long period of time. 
Yucca filamentosa
Adams Needle Yucca Low evergreen with Rosette growing erect leaves. Makes an attractive showing from May to June when the 3 to 6 foot high spike displays an ivory white flower. Removal of the old flower spike is generally the only maintenence. 
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Berberis thunbergii 'Gentry'
Royal Burgundy Barberry This petite variety of Crimson Pygmy grows to just 18 inches tall. The burgundy purple foliage gives way to dark red almost black leaves in fall. It has a wide variety of uses from borders to mass plantings to containers. 
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket'
Golden Rocket Barberry A narrow, upright growing, deciduous shrub with showy, bright yellow foliage. Pale yellow, insignificant flowers in spring are followed by bright red berries in fall. Will mature to 5 feet tall with a 2 foot spread. 
Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Rosy Glow Barberry A small densely branched, deciduous shrub that features mottled red and white foliage with a complete overcast of rose red. New growth has a lively, rosy glow. This moderate grower matures at 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. 
Berberis thunbergii "pygruzma"
PYGMY RUBY BARBERRY Shiny, deep red leaves cover this naturally dense, globe-shaped shrub. No trimmings needed to maintain its neat, dwarf habit, making it a fine choice for a low maintenance mass planting, low border or accent. Deciduous. Slow growing to 1 1/2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Sunny locations. Keep well watered Tolerates road salt and urban pollution. Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold'
Tiny Gold Barberry A deciduous, dwarf shrub features bright sunshine yellow foliage and maintains its color thoughout the season. This slow grower exhibits tight compact rounded habit, growing to 2 feet tall and wide in maturity. This diminutive woody shrub is perfect for mixed perennial borders and containers. 
Buxus Chicagoland Green "Glencoe"
Chicagoland Green Boxwood Outstanding cold hardines. Resilient boxwood hold its glossy green foliage well in winter. uniform oval habit makes a fantastic low hedge, trimmed or informal. Evergreen. Partial to Full Sun. Slow grower: 2 to 3 inches a year. Mature 3 to 4 feet tall in 12 to 18 years. Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'
Winter Gem Boxwood Dark green oval-shaped leaves with compact growth habit, 2 feet to 3 feet high with 2 feet to 3 feet spread, makes this variety excellent for a small hedge. The dark foliage keeps its color through summer and winter. 
Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
Wintergreen Boxwood This attractive broadleaf evergreen has delicate bright green foliage which changes to copper green in winter. Responds well to shearing and is an excellent plant for a low hedge. One of the hardiest boxwoods.. 
Buxus semperviserens 'Monrue'
Green Tower Boxwood The perfect evergreen hedge for tight spaces or to create a privacy screen. Lustrous dark green leaves have a lighter green underside. Medium to finely textured foliage does not brown out in winter and its density makes it a favorite shelter plants for birds. Zone 5-9. Partial to full sun. Moderate growth, 1 to 2 ft wide, mature 9 ft tall. Evergreen Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red'
Royal Red Butterfly Bush Hardy, deciduous summer blooming shrub averaging 5 to 10 feet high. It bears an exciting array of purple-red flower spikes. May have some die-back in northern areas. Fragrance attracts an amazing array of butterflies. 
Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' Black Knight Butterfly Bush This hardy, deciduous summer blooming shrub bears an exciting array of spectacular purple flower spikes attractive to butterflies. It has an arching, spreading habit and typically grows 5 to 10 feet tall. May have some die-back in Northern areas. 
Campsis radicans 'Flava'
Yellow Trumpet Creeper (Trumpet Vine) A shrubby, climbing vine with coarse foliage. Flowers yellow to yellow-orange. An improved form of the species. Cut back to 8" to insure better bud break at time of planting. Sorry, no photo available. 
Campsis radicans 'Monbal'
Balboa Sunset Trumpet Creeper(Trumpet Vine) Large, tubular, dark red flowers in clusters create a dramatic show and attract hummingbirds all season long! Once established, thrives and blooms best with near neglect. This vigorous, clinging vine is ideal for quickly covering large areas as a groundcover, screening on lattice or cloaking an arbor. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Campsis tagliabuana
'Madame Galen' Trumpet Creeper(Trumpet Vine) Abundant sprays of trumpet-shaped salmon red flowers cover this showy vine for an extra long bloom season. Creates a dramatic effect and attracts hummingbirds. Excellent for covering fences or arbors. Once established, thrives and blooms best with near neglect. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Chaenomeles japonica 'Moned'
Super Red Flowering Quince Huge, bright red blooms precede foliage, among first to appear each year and long-lasting! Wonderful upright grower for hedge or shrub. Greenish-yellow quince-like fruit attracts birds. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Clematis
'Comtesse De Bouchard' Comtesse de Bouchard Clematis - Pink A wonderful flowering vine with velvety-pink flowers and contrasting yellow centers. Flowers are large, 6-7 inches across, and bloom profusely in late summer. This vigorous grower matures at 8 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. 
Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
Ernest Markham Clematis - Red Magnificent, easy-to-grow, perennial vine draped with large red-violet flowers up to 4 inches in diameter in summer. Blooms on new wood, so prune hard in early spring. Provide part-sun for the top growth and shade for the root system. 
Cornus alba 'Argenteo-marginata'
Variegated Dogwood A small, slow growing tree or large bush. Matures 8 to 10 feet tall. Spread is variable, ranging from 5 to 10 feet. Its foliage is green with cream colored fringe and a bright red stem. Good year round accent plant. 
Cornus hesseyii 'Garden Glow'
Garden Glow Dogwood Brilliant lime green foliage in summer and burgundy red fall color makes this a great selection for all seasons. Bright red winter twig color adds wonderful color to any winter landscape. Mature size is 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. 
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Royal Purple Smoke Tree Foliage comes out a rich maroon-red and darkens to purplish red or black. The inflorescences (sterile fowers) are also purplish red. It is the darkest purple-leaved cultivar, and the color does not fade. Rich red-purple fall color. Matures 10-15 feet tall with an equal spread. 
Cotoneaster apiculatus
Cranberry Cotoneaster A medium size grower to 3 feet tall and spreading vase shape form 3 to 6 feet. Arching branches are covered with small, shiny leaves. Pink blossoms line the branches in the spring and are followed by red berries in the fall. 
Euonymus fortunei
'Emerald Gaiety' Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper Compact, spreading evergreen shrub to 2 feet high and 4 feet wide. Leaves are deep green in the center, with white margins, and hold their color all year. Excellent as ground cover or accent plant. Will climb if placed next to a structure. 
Euonymus fortunei
'Emerald 'n' Gold' Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper A low-mounding, evergreen shrub to 2 feet high and 5feet wide. The upright growing foliage is deep green with a wide margin of pure gold, turning pink-red in cold weather. Ideal for individual specimen, group or foundation planting. 
Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'
Moonshadow Euonymous A sport of Sunspot Euonymus that displays wavy and lighter yellow leaves with thin green margins. This dense, compact, and evergreen shrub matures 1-2 feet tall and wide. An excellent plant for border or low hedge. 
Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan'
Manhattan Euonymous This medium sized, upright evergreen shrub features glossy dark green leaves. It's a fast grower, reaching 6 to 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide. A great choice for a sheared hedge, informal screen, or espalier. 
Forsythia intermedia
'Lynwood Gold' Lynwood Gold Forsythia This Forsythia features brilliant golden yellow flowers that open fully and are very heavily distributed along the stems in spring before the foliage emerges. It is a hardy, rapid, and upright growing shrub maturing at 6 feet tall. Sorry, no photo available. 
Heptacodium miconioides
Seven-Son-Flower Used as a large arching shrub or small multi-stemmed tree, Heptacodium is truly a plant for all seasons. The glossy dark green foliage really sets off the fragrant white flowers that appear in August and September. Then as the sepals turn a pinkish red, the show really begins and continues through autumn. The bark is beautiful as it exfoliates to expose a light brown underbark. Quite adaptable to either moist or dry soil, Heptacodium prefers sun to light shade. We commend some winter protection in zone 4 for the first few years. 2006 Plants of Merit®. 
Hibiscus syriacus 'Fireworks'
Fireworks Double Althea Magnificent, flowering, deciduous shrub boasting an explosion of pastel pink, red and purple double blooms all summer. A unique collection of three varieties maturing 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates poor soils and scorching heat. 
Hibiscus syriacus 'Floru'
Violet Satin Althea A richly colored plant, with large single, deep violet-pink flowers adorned with a prominent red center. It's a strong growing plant that reaches 8-12 feet. Great for use as a hardy shrub of small tree. 
Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip'
Sugar Tip Althea Every leaf of this delightful new Rose of Sharon is splashed with creamy white around the edges, giving the plant its name of Sugar Tip®. A bit more formal in appearance than other hibiscus, it makes a fine specimen, windbreak, or tall foundation plant. Fully double, pink flowers appear in midsummer backed by the variegated foliage lending an almost tropical air to the garden. Does not produce seed like other cultivars. 
Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo'
Japonese Flowering Quince Delightful soft apricot-pink blooms precede foliage, among first flowers to appear each year and long-lasting! Useful compact hedge or shrub. Plant where you can enjoy the early flowers of this low-growing shrub as it blooms along with Crocus and other early bulbs. Quince-like fruit attracts birds. Good for mounding groundcover or on a slope. The cut branches are good for indoor arrangements. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'
Sea Green Juniper Attractive mint-green foliage on graceful, fountain-like arching branches makes this an excellent evergreen for the foundation landscape. The foliage darkens in cold weather. 
Juniperus horizontalis
'Prince of Wales' Prince of Wales Juniper Low-growing, forming a dense mat 4-6 inches high. Medium, bright green color. During late fall and winter the exposed leaves are purple tinged. Very hardy. Found in 1931 in the Pedkisco Creek area of Alberta, Canada, near the Morden Research Station and introduced by them in 1967. 
Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor'
Broadmoor Juniper A hardy, low spreader with a dense mounding form. The foliage has rich green color with a slight blue cast. Best in sun and well drained soil. Resistant to juniper blight. 
Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'
Buffalo Juniper Soft, feathery branches with an interesting low spreading form. Bright green foliage, retains good color in winter. Excellent as a groundcover, very hardy. Salt tolerant. 
Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto'
Tonto Crapemyrtle Large clusters of soft-textured fuchsia-red blooms. The foliage turns a luscious orange-red in fall for exquisite cool season color. Smooth, colorful peeling bark provides year-round interest. A heat and drought tolerant specimen or accent. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'
Dynamite Crapemyrtle Attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fire red flowers followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. Excellent specimen or plant in groups for an explosion of color in the landscape and year-round interest. Sorry, no photo available. 
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Hopi'
Hopi Crapemyrtle Clusters of pink crepe-like blooms on this semi-dwarf shrub with attractive, peeling bark. The brilliant yellow, red, or orange fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. Superior specimen or accent. Especially attractive in groups. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Hall's Honeysuckle A vigorous twining vine with rich green foliage that will easily cover a large area in short-period of time. Fragrant white to yellow flowers are produced in early summer. Matures at 15 feet long or 2 to 3 feet tall as a groundcover. 
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
Purple-Leaf Japanese Honeysuckle A vigorous growing shrub-vine with rich purple-tinted, dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers are purple-red on the outside, white inside, turning to yellow. This vine produces coral-red fruit and its foliage turns deep purple in winter. 
Myrica pennsylvanica
Bayberry Medium growing, upright-rounded semi-evergreen to 9 feet, with leathery deep green leaves. Thrives in poor sandy soil, and is extremely salt tolerant. Aromatic, waxy coated gray berries are used to make candles. 
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Boston Ivy Fast growing, hardy, deciduous vine. New growth appears as purplish maple-like leaves, changing to bright green with age. Leaves turn vivid shades of red in fall. 
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage Shrubby, aromatic, gray-green Sage with pale blue summer flowers. Makes a striking plant for the herbaceous border. Tolerates some drought and thrives in heat and full sun. Height is 2 to 3 feet. Attracts butterflies. 
Perovskia atriplicifolia
'Little Spire' Little Spire Russian Sage An improved selection of the species, this sun-loving perennial stalwart has a shorter upright habit that prevents it from leaning in the landscape. Mature height is 2 feet. Like its cousins, it is heat and drought tolerant. Small tubular lavender-blue flowers grace this woody-type perennial with its aromatic, finely dissected, gray-green foliage from summer to fall. It is hardy from zones 4 to 9. 
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘monlo’
Diablo Ninebark Intense reddish-purple foliage on upright, arching branches forming a pleasant mound. Contrasting the dark foliage are clusters of creamy-white flowers in the summer. A moderated grower to 8 to 10 feet with equal width. 
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'
Center Glow Ninebark This Ninebark's new foliage is a lovely red color with a bright yellow base. Light pink buds open to clusters of white flowers. Bush will mature to 8 to 10 feet tall with a 6 to 8 foot spread and the foliage will have a deep wine color. 
Polygonum aubertii
Silver Lace Vine A vigorous growing twining vine. Small white or green-white flowers produced in dense panicles during August when few other woody plants are in bloom. Excellent for fences, trellises and arbors. Full sun or shade. 
Prunus cistena
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Multi-branched upright form 6 to-10 feet' high, 5 to 6 feet wide. The foliage is an attractive purple-red all season long. Fragrant white to pinkish white flowers in early spring, purple-black fruits in summer. Deciduous. 
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac Sparkling foliage and a low, wide-spreading habit make this fragrant sumac selection perfect for soil erosion control. The plant reaches 2 feet tall and spreads rapidly up to 8 feet. It has small, yellow, aromatic flowers in the spring, followed by red hairy fruit. Fall foliage is orange to scarlet. 
Rosa 'Radcon'
Pink Knockout Rose This continuous bloomer has medium pink, single flowers. A carefree and winter hardy shrub rose that blooms profusely and thrives in very humid climates where most other roses need spray maintenance. Grows 3-4 feet. 
Rosa' Radrazz'
Red Knockout Rose This AARS 2000 Winner is hard to beat because of cherry red blooms and a carefree habit. It will provide a Knock-Out show of color from spring to fall. Asexual reproduction of this patented plant without license is prohibited. 
Rosa 'Radsunny'
Sunny Knockout Rose A bright yellow color at opening, and turning a creamy white when fully open. Great disease resistance of the original Knock Out(R), with a similarly dark, attractive foliage, and a slightly more upright habit. 
Rosa 'Radtko'
Double Knockout Rose Presenting a fuller, richer, cherry-red, double bloom that is simply breathtaking. Blooms maintain a continuous show of color from early June to hard frost with beautiful foliage. Compact and upright fashion, more winter hardiness and shade tolerance make this a big hit! 
Rosa 'Radtkopink'
Pink Double Knockout Rose Bright, double petaled, bubble-gum-pink flowers are unfazed by the heat. Blooms are continuous through the season with a lighter overall tone of the foliage. Matures at 3 to 4 feet tall with a slightly smaller spread. 
Rosa sp. 'Meidrifora'
Coral Drift Rose A groundcover rose with brilliant coral-orange blooms that cover the small, mounding shrub in spring and summer. Coral Drift (R) Rose is winter hardy and disease resistant. It matures to 12 inches tall with a 24 inch spread. 
Rosa sp. 'Meigalpio'
Red Drift Rose Dark red single blooms proliferate on this petite groundcover rose. Red Drift Rose is winter hardy and has great disease resitance. It matures to less than 1 foot tall with a smaller spread. 
Rosa 'WEKcisbako'
Home Run Shrub Rose Flame-red and nearly always in color! This rounded, bushy, fast-to-flower shrub rose hits a Grand Slam in the landscape. Resistant to black spot and completely resistant to powdery mildew and a high level of tolerance to downy mildew as well. 
Rosa 'WEKsamsou'
All Ablaze Climbing Rose All Ablaze is the perfect color of red to cover a trellis or wall where the flames can roam. This showy continuous bloomer has large clusters of cherry red double ruffled flowers that carry a mild spice fragrance. Hardy and vigorous, this climber is perfect for an arbor, fence, gateway or pillar in any style garden. Blooms on old and new wood. Sorry, no available photo. 
Rubus idaeus 'Indian Summer'
Indian Summer Raspberry This ever-bearing selection produces a small crop of large tasty berries in late spring to early summer, and a larger crop in early fall. The fruit is excellent for jams, jellies, pies and tarts. This selection adapts well to heavier soils and produces vigorous, rambling canes. Sorry, no photo available. 
Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson 'Black Satin'
Black Satin Blackberry This thornless, heat tolerant Blackberry is a prolific producer of smooth, deliciously sweet, deep blue-black fruits. Produces in midsummer of second year. Small, soft pink flowers appear on second year, semi-erect canes, yielding a reliable crop of large, juicy blackberries each season. Deciduous. Sorry, no photo available. 
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Little Princess Spirea Dwarf mounding shrub growing up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Pink blossoms in summer create quite a show. Excellent groundcover or dwarf specimen. A nice plant for small areas. Fast growing. 
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma'
Magic Carpet Spirea This great new introduction from England has smaller, more uniform compact growth habit. The foliage is brighter, the flowers are darker pink and is more resistant to mildews and leaf spots. 
Spiraea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'
Anthony Waterer Red Spiraea Flat topped heads of rosy pink flowers cover the top of this dwarf deciduous shrub. Attractive new growth in spring is reddish purple. Use this small plant in the foreground of shrub borders. 
Spiraea vanhouttei 'Renaissance'
Renaissance (Vanhouttei) Spirea Selected for increased resistance to foliar diseases, this graceful shrub features a massive display of pure white flowers and colorful orange-red fall color. Very attractive as a specimen plant or in mass plantings. Deciduous Sorry, no photo available. 
Syringa 'Penda'
Purple Bloomerang Lilac A dwarf shrub bearing royal purple buds that open to fragrant, lavender-purple flowers. Blooms in both spring and mid-summer. Compact in habit growing to 4-5 feet tall with a similar width. Sorry, no photo available. 
Taxus media 'Densiformis'
Dense Yew Dark green foliage except during the spring flush when new growth is emerald green. High shade tolerance. Requires good soil drainage. Best of the fast growing clones. 
Taxus media'Hicksii'
Hicks Yew Excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges, displaying glossy dark green foliage. Long, upright growing branches form a narrow, columnar habit. Provide well drained soil for best performance. 
Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'
Eastern Snowball Bush Hardy deciduous shrub growing 8 to 12 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 15 feet. Many clusters of large pure white snowball-like flowers cover this shrub in late spring. Bright green foliage with reddish overtones in fall. 
Vitis labrusca 'Eastern Concord'
Eastern Concord Grape Vigorous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its medium-size clusters of edible, highly aromatic, blue-black grapes. Harvest late-August to September. Skin separates easily from the fruit. Deciduous. 
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
Wine & Roses Weigela Dark burgundy-purple leaves shimmer like a fine wine. Hot rose-pink colored flowers are displayed against dark glossy foliage. Leaf color does not fade in summer and intensifies as autumn approaches. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. 
Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Red Prince Weigela A small deciduous shrub with rich green leaves. Upright grower when young, branches arching at maturity. The red trumpet shaped flowers appear in early summer, are recurrent in late summer and will not fade in the sun. 
Weigela florida 'Variegata Nana'
Variegated Dwarf Weigela Most dwarf of the weigela family. This outstanding variegated deciduous shrub is suited for a wide range of landscape uses. New growth has bright green leaves edged creamy-white. Compact, rounded form, 3 feet high with equal spread. 
Wisteria frutescens
'Amethyst Falls' Amethyst Falls Wisteria This vigorous climbing vine has fragrant 4 to 6 inch long clusters of lavender-blue flowers that bloom in the spring and repeat sporadically through August, growing to 20-30 feet. 
Wisteria macrostachya
'Aunt Dee' Aunt Dee Wisteria A twining vine needing a support to grow on. Light purple flowers are slightly fragrant and borne in 7-12 inch clusters in May. As it is a twining vine, grows best on a support. 
Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon' Blue Moon Wisteria Fully winter hardy, this Wisteria blooms three times a year. Hailed as a great bloomer by gardeners in Northern Minnesota. Lilac-blue flowers appear in June, August and September. Grows in full sun and can grow as much as 20 feet a year. 
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