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ALPINE CARPET® JUNIPER

Zones - 3-6

Description -

Besides extreme hardiness, this selection with soft-textured, deep blue-green foliage has a low dense spreading habit. It also withstands a wide variance in temperature and humidity. Excellent as a ground cover or for mass plantings. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to 8 inches tall, 36 to 48 inches wide. Cutting grown.

Key Benefits
Excellent groundcover for use in mass plantings. A native alpine plant to the Rocky Mountains with dense, soft textured foliage. Proven to be extremely hardy. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
No noticeable flowers.

Average Landscape Size
Slow grower to 8 in. tall, 3 ft. wide.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-40 to -30 F

APRICOT QUEEN NEW ZEALAND FLAX

Zones 8-11

Description -

Large and brightly colored, new apricot colored leaves contrast beautifully against green margined, pale yellow mature foliage. Naturally arching sword-shaped leaves are 3 to 5 feet long and naturally twisting. An outstanding single specimen or backdrop. Grows well in containers. Foliage is popular material for flower arrangers. Adaptable to a wide range of soils. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun. Fast growth to 6 feet tall and as wide.

Key Benefits
New apricot-colored leaves provide contrast with the green-margined, pale yellow mature foliage. Use as an accent, specimen, container plant or backdrop to add unique color and texture to the landscape. Foliage great for cut arrangements. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Tiny insignificant flowers in summer.

Average Landscape Size
Clump forming foliage 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
10 to 20 F

ALPINE CLEMATIS

Zones - 3-9

Description -

Beautiful long slender stems bear soft leaves for a casual overall appearance. Blooms mid to late spring quantities of solitary blue or violet flowers. Each bears central contrasting tuft of white stamenodes and are followed by attractive silky seed heads that provide late season interest. Retains all the vigor and disease resistance of the species. Often draped over low fences or walls. Old woody shrubs are also a popular support for a cloak of new foliage and flowers Deciduous vine. Full sun. Vigorous growth to 10 feet.

Key Benefits
Nodding 2-inch deep blue flowers followed by large, attractive seed heads. Grow as a ground cover, on large walls or through open trees or shrubs in sunny locations. Prune lightly lafter flowering. Deciduous.

Time of Flowering
Bell-shaped flowers in late spring.

Average Landscape Size
Vigorous stems 6 to 10 ft. long.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-40 to -30 F

ALPINE CURRANT

Zones - 3-9

Description -

Beautiful long slender stems bear soft leaves for a casual overall appearance. Blooms mid to late spring quantities of solitary blue or violet flowers. Each bears central contrasting tuft of white stamenodes and are followed by attractive silky seed heads that provide late season interest. Retains all the vigor and disease resistance of the species. Often draped over low fences or walls. Old woody shrubs are also a popular support for a cloak of new foliage and flowers Deciduous vine. Full sun. Vigorous growth to 10 feet.

Key Benefits
Nodding 2-inch deep blue flowers followed by large, attractive seed heads. Grow as a ground cover, on large walls or through open trees or shrubs in sunny locations. Prune lightly lafter flowering. Deciduous.

Time of Flowering
Bell-shaped flowers in late spring.

Average Landscape Size
Vigorous stems 6 to 10 ft. long.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-40 to -30 F

ALBO-MARGINATA PLANTAIN LILY

Zones - 3-8

Description -

Large, dark green leaves emerge in late spring and are accented by crisp white margins. Tall spikes of pale lavender, trumpet-shaped blossoms sway above the foliage and add beauty and movement to the summer garden. Plant this durable ground cover hosta to add sparkling color to shady borders. It mingles well with ferns, astilbes and other shade lovers. Requires shade in hot summer areas, partial shade where summers are cooler. Thrives in moist, well drained soil. Mulch around roots to conserve moisture. Grows into mounding, dome-shaped clumps, 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.

Key Benefits
Large, dark green leaves are accented by crisp white margins. Tall spikes of pale lavender, trumpet-shaped blossoms sway above the foliage. Adds sparkling color to shady borders. Mingles well with ferns, Astilbes and other shade lovers. Herbaceous.

Time of Flowering
Blooms in summer.

Average Landscape Size
Grows into mounding, dome-shaped clumps, 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.

Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.

Sun Exposure
Partial to full shade

Cold Hardiness
-40 to -30 F

ALBERTA BLUE DWARF ALBERTA SPRUCE

Zones - 2-8

Description -

Extremely cold hardy blue evergreen for tight spaces. Reliable silvery blue color does not revert to green. Slow growth in tight conical form is nearly maintenance free. Ideal formal garden specimen, corner element or in pairs. Small scale is perfect for containers and city gardens. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow growth 5 to 7 feet tall, 18 inches to 2 feet wide.

Key Benefits
An improved selection with striking silvery-blue foliage - a standout in any garden! Outstanding in containers framing a doorway, or planted in the landscape in a grouping of three or as a single specimen. Decorate with white lights for Christmas.

Time of Flowering
Produces no flowers.

Average Landscape Size
Tight, formal, conical habit 5 to 7 ft. tall, 1½ to 2 ft. wide; slow growing.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full to partial sun

Cold Hardiness
-50 to -40 F

APRIL REMEMBERED ICE ANGELS® CAMELLIA

Zones - 6-10

Description -

This C. japonica hybrid bears enormous semi-double 4-inch blossoms in luscious cream to pink. Flowers over extended period in late winter or spring. Rich glossy foliage makes perfect foundation plant, and excellent background or flowering accent in Asian or woodland garden settings. Moderate growing to 6 to 8 feet high and wide. Late season.

Key Benefits
The new Ice Angels® series extends the timeless beauty of Camellias beyond their traditional range. They are an entire climate zone hardier than other varieties. Blooms earliest in mild climates, later in the colder regions. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Cream to pink blooms November to April.

Average Landscape Size
Moderate-growing to 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. Larger with age.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Filtered sun

Cold Hardiness
-10 to 0 F

AMAGASA AZALEA

Zones - 7-9

Description -

Extend your season with a crop of very rich deep pink three inch flowers featuring snappy red highlights. Heavy bloomer that flowers into June. Dense foliage on low dwarf plant produces a versatile landscape candidate. Ideal for smaller urban and suburban applications. A natural in the Asian inspired gardens. Late season. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide.

Key Benefits
Beautiful, mounding shrub helps extend flowering season! Great color for containers, or use as low border shrub. Evergreen. Very rich deep pink 3 inch flower with darker red spots.

Time of Flowering
May-June

Average Landscape Size
Slow-growing to 2½ to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 3½ ft. wide.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Filtered sun

Cold Hardiness
0 to 10 F

ADAMS NEEDLE

Zones - 4-9

Description -

The best of the yuccas for low maintenance, drought resistant landscaping. A southeastern American native. Develops a dense rosette of 2 foot dark green leaves with a distinctive blue cast. Flowers in summer with grand spires of snow white bells that are fragrant, particularly at night when moth pollinated. Unique architectural form makes a dramatic addition to desert and Mediterranean compositions. Spot into perennial borders and gardens where it easily naturalizes in all but the driest climate. Suited to containers. Semiwoody evergreen. Full sun. Fast growing to 3 feet tall, 5 feet in bloom, 4 feet wide.

Key Benefits
The best of the yuccas for low maintenance, drought resistant landscaping. Develops a dense rosette of dark green leaves with a distinctive blue cast. Flowers in summer with grand spires of fragrant snow white bells. Suited to containers. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Blooms in summer.

Average Landscape Size
Fast growing to 3 ft. tall, 5 ft. in bloom, 4 ft. wide.
Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F