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Rubus cv. . . Thornless Blackberry "Chester"
. . Over 4 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 5 to 8 . . Avg. soil, well drained Cultivated
Trailing, crown forming, thornless type. Should be supported by a trellis or fence. Ripens in July. Firm with mild flavor.
#1772 . . Gallon container
Rubus phoenicolasius . . Wineberry
. . 4 to 6 ft. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 4? to 8? . . Avg. to poor soil . . Spring
China
Delicious, sweet raspberry-like fruit. White flowers in spring. Long, arching bristly stems. Naturalized in some areas.
Wineberry will bear fruit well in a surprising amount of shade. Quite disease resistant.
Many local people prefer Wineberries over the commercial raspberries.
#1106 . . Gallon container
Rudbeckia fulgida sel. . . Rudbeckia "Goldstrum Strain"
. . 24 in. . . Sun
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native
Prolific bloomer. Large yellow flowers with black centers. These are "Goldstrum strain" plants grown from seed.
"Goldstrum" was introduced in 1937.
#1195 . . Quart pot
Rudbeckia laciniata . . Cutleaf Coneflower
. . To 6 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 9 . . Avg. to moist soil . . L. Summer to E. Fall
Native
Clump-forming perennial coneflower. This is a substantial plant which features large daisy-like flowers (3-4" across) with drooping yellow rays and elongated bright green center cones. Flowers bloom singly atop slender branching stems. Long summer bloom. Toothed, bright green leaves.
#2192 . . Quart pot
Rudbeckia maxima . . Great Coneflower
. . Blooms to 7 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 6 to 9 . . Avg. soil, moist . . Summer
Native
Thick, pale blue-green leaves are up to 15 inches long and nearly as wide. Four inch bright yellow flowers with a 2 inch dark brown cone in the center. Summer. Flowers are borne on strong, leafless stems that can reach over 7 feet. The ideal site is moist and in full sun. Valuable in the landscape for both foliage and flower.
There is no Rudbeckia quite like this one. One writer described it as a large ironed cabbage that blooms higher than a basketball player.
#1108 . . Quart pot
Saponaria officinalis . . Soapwort, White
. . 30 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. to poor soil . . Summer
Asia
This is a white flowered selection that has lost none of tho vigor of the species. Some blooms may have a pink blush. Stoloniferous.
A lather made from the leaves acts as a gentle cleanser.
#1306 . . Quart pot
Sedum acre . . Goldmoss Stonecrop
. . 2 to 3 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Europe, Asia
Bright yellow star-like flowers in spring. Light green leaves. Fast spreading. Use as a general cover. Excellent draped over rocks or walls. Space 6 to 8 in.
Although native to Europe, Mossy Stonecrop has been cultivated here for many years and has naturalized in some areas. Very easy to grow.
Stonecrop has been used as a treatment for warts, skin diseases and scurvy. Used also as a diuretic, emetic and cathartic.
#1022 . . Quart pot
Sedum rupestre cv. . . Sedum "Lemon Ball"
. . 4 to 6 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 10 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Spring
Cultivated
Low groundcover for any sunny area with poor or dry soil. It has brilliant, semi-evergreen, golden-yellow, fleshy, linear needle-like foliage that forms a whorl around its stems. Mounding growth habit.
#1765 . . Quart pot
Sedum sieboldii . . Stonecrop "Medio-variegatum"
. . 12 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 3 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Summer to E. Fall
Japan
Showy pink flowers on attractive, fleshy, leathery leaves, whorled in threes, which have creamy white centers. Blooms in late summer.
The striking foliage makes it an excellent front of the border plant, or asset to a rock garden. This species, named for P.F. von Siebold, will tolerate some shade.
Sedums contain tannins and mucilage, which soothe and heal damaged tissues. Halve the leaves, then apply juice externally, to the affected area. It helps heal stings, bites, warts, burns, sunburn, and inflamed or itchy skin.
. . . . The name comes from the Latin sedate, or to assuage, an allusion to the healing properties of both the houseleek and the stonecrops. It may also come from the Latin sedere, to sit, referring to the way it grows upon rocks.
#1967 . . Quart pot
Sedum ternatum . . Woodland Stonecrop
. . 2 to 4 in. . . Sun to full shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Moist, well drained soil . . Spring
Native
White, star-shaped flowers in spring. Small, rounded leaves in threes. One of the few shade tolerant sedums. Use in rock gardens or as a small area ground cover in shade. Space 10 to 12 in. Widespread throughout the East.
As a group, sedums prefer sun and somewhat dry conditions. Whorled Stonecrop is definitely different. It is at its best in a shady, moist corner of the garden. This sedum gradually forms a mat covered with white during the early spring bloom period.
#1023 . . Quart pot
Sedum x . . Hybrid Sedum "Autumn Joy"
. . 12 to 24 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . L. Summer to E. Fall
China
Known as "Autumn Joy" in the U.S. Dense clusters of pinkish, star shaped flowers in early fall.
This popular plant was introduced by Arends Nursery in 1955. Probably a cross between S. spectabile and S. telephium.
#1745 . . 2 Gal
Sempervivum arachnoideum . . Houseleek "Red Cobweb"
. . 3 in. . . Sun
. . Zone 5 . . Avg. soil, well drained Europe
A fascinating variety of this popular rock garden plant, whose light green heads are connected by a web of cottony threads.
This species originates in the mountains of southern Europe.
Sempervivum, a genus in the Stonecrop family, contain tannins and mucilage, which soothe and heal damaged tissues. Halve the leaves, then apply juice externally, to the affected area. It helps heal stings, bites, warts, burns, sunburn, and inflamed or itchy skin.
. . . . The name comes from the Latin semper always, and vivo alive, an allusion to the plants tenacity.
#1973 . . Quart pot
Senecio aureus . . Golden Groundsel
. . To 30 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Early Spring
Native
Clusters of bright yellow aster-like flowers first appear before the trees leaf out in early spring. Dark green foliage. Can colonize to form a ground cover. Easy to grow. Vigorous spreader and self-seeder.
The sunny, yellow bloom is a welcome addition to the early spring garden.
Used medicinally as an anti-hemorrhagic and in childbirth.
#1229 . . Quart pot
Sisyrinchium angustifolium . . Blue-eyed Grass
. . 8 to 10 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Grass-like foliage forms clumps. Dainty blue flowers with yellow centers begin in late spring. Easy.
Blue-Eyed Grass is a member of the Iris family and not a true grass. Good in rock gardens or as an edging. The clumps benefit from yearly division.
A related Spanish species was recorded as being used to "procure lust and lecherie".
#1114 . . Quart pot
Solidago altissima . . Canada Goldenrod
. . 3 to 6 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 3 to 4 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native
This vigorously stoloniferous species boasts broad, showy flower heads. Attracts butterflies.
Native Americans used a poultice of ground roots or flowers for skin and burn treatments.
#1503 . . Quart pot
Solidago odora . . Anise-scented Goldenrod
. . 3 to 4 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 3 . . Avg. soil . . Fall
Native
Leaves smell like anise when crushed. Yellow flowers on plume shaped branches in late summer. Native to most of the Eastern US.
Blamed unjustly by Americans for causing hay fever, the goldenrods are prized in Europe both in the garden and as cut flowers. They combine well with Michaelmas daisies and other asters.
An anise-scented essential oil is obtained from the plant. It is used medicinally and for scenting soaps. Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant.
. . . . Blamed unjustly by Americans for causing hay fever, the goldenrods are prized in Europe both in the garden and as cut flowers. They combine well with Michaelmas daisies and other asters.
#2189 . . Quart pot
Solidago rigida . . Stiff Goldenrod
. . To 3 ft. . . Sun
. . Zone 3? to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Flat-topped, yellow flower heads in late summer. Tolerant of dry conditions. A native found throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest into Central Canada.
#2161 . . Quart pot
Solidago rugosa . . Rough Leaved Goldenrod
. . To 5 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil . . Fall
Native
A tall, showy goldenrod which spreads by rhizomes.
Blamed unjustly by Americans for causing hay fever, the goldenrods are prized in Europe both in the garden and as cut flowers. They combine well with Michaelmas daisies and other asters.
#1422 . . Quart pot
Solidago sempervirens . . Seaside Goldenrod
. . 3 to 5 ft. . . Sun
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil . . L. Summer to E. Fall
Native
Deep green, glossy foliage and salt tolerance set Seaside Goldenrod apart from the other Solidago species. More clump forming than spreading.
Does fine with inland soils and climates. Natural distribution is as far inland as Illinois and central Canada
#1429 . . Quart pot
Stokesia laevis cv. . . White Stoke's Aster
. . 12 to18 inches . . Sun
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Summer
Native
Large, white heads are up to 4 inches across. Blooms begin in summer. Decumbent (sprawling) stems limit height, making it an excellent plant for the front of the border. Evergreen in southern areas.
#1402 . . Quart pot
Stokesia laevis cv. . . Stoke's Aster
. . 18 inches . . Sun
. . Zone . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Summer
Native
Large, blue flower heads are over 3 inches across. Blooms begin in summer. Decumbent (sprawling) stems limit height, making it an excellent plant for the front of the border. Evergreen in southern areas.
#2027 . . Quart pot
Symphyotrichum cordifolium . . Heart-leaf Aster
. . 3 to 5 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones est. 5 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . L. Summer to E. Fall
Native
Dense clusters of small blue to lavender flowers. Hundreds of flowers on a mature plant. A durable plant, like most of the native Asters.
#1285 . . Quart pot
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae . . New England Aster
. . 3 to 5 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 3 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Numerous large purple blooms. The showiest native Aster. Late summer to early fall. Tolerant of wet soils.
Control height of the tall native Asters by pinching the branch tips in late spring and early summer.
#1045 . . Quart pot
Symphyotrichum puniceum v. puniceum . . Purplestem Aster
. . To 7 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. to moist soil . . Fall
Native
A tall late blooming aster. Large lavender to blue flowers. Reddish stems. Tolerates wet areas.
#1606 . . Quart pot
Tanacetum vulgare . . Tansy
. . To 4 ft. . . Sun
. . Zone . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Eurasia
Aromatic, divided foliage. Yellow button-like flowers in summer. Easy to grow. The genus was formerly named Pyrethrum.
#1640 . . Quart pot
Tradescantia ohiensis . . Ohio Spiderwort
. . To 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . All season
Native
Grey-green foliage is more grass-like than many of the other Spiderworts. Flower color ranges from blue to rose. Easy.
#1494 . . Quart pot
Tradescantia subaspera . . Zigzag Spiderwort
. . 18 to 32 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Avg. to moist soil . . All season
Native
Blue flowers range in shade from pale to deep. Blooms all season. Thick, jointed stems with linear leaves can form large clumps. Bees love it.
If the stems get too leggy, cut it back and it will bloom again until frost. Spiderwort is very easy to grow. The best flowering is in sun with evenly moist soil.
#1118 . . Quart pot
Tradescantia x . . Spiderwort "Sweet Kate"
. . 12 to 18 in . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. to wet soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Hybrid
Bright blue-violet flowers set against golden-yellow foliage. Striking companion for purple foliaged plants. Needs sun to develop good foliage color but also likes a bit of shade in the heat of summer. Cut back in mid-summer to encourage blooming in Fall.
#1325 . . Quart pot
Tricyrtis hirta . . Toad Lily
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Lt. to mod. shade
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Summer to E. Fall
Japan
Orchid-like flowers with a pale purple background with darker purple blotches. They are clustered in the leaf axils, blooming all along the length of graceful, arching stems. Each bloom may last as long as three weeks in late summer to early fall.
Preferring slightly acid, humusy soil, Toad Lily makes an unusual and exotic-looking addition to a shade garden, or along a woodsy path. Easy to grow, it spreads rapidly by runners to form handsome colonies, without becoming invasive.
#1971 . . Quart pot
Uvularia perfoliata . . Bellwort
. . 8 to 12 in. . . Mod. to full shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Rich, moist soil . . Spring
Native
Oval leaves pierced by the stem. Slightly twisted, pale yellow flowers in spring. Slow spreading, colonial woodlander.
#1126 . . Quart pot
Uvularia sessilifolia . . Spreading Bellwort
. . 6 to 8 in. . . Sun to full shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Rich, moist soil . . Spring
Native
Attractive, light green foliage. Pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers are borne under the leaves in spring. A spreading, colonial species. Can be used as a woodland ground cover.
#1385 . . Quart pot
Vernonia glauca . . Broadleaf Ironweed
. . 4 to 6 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 5 to 7 . . Avg. to moist soil . . Late Summer
Native
Large heads of intense purple blooms in late summer. An easily grown, vigorous plant. Blooms slightly earlier than V. novaboracensis.
xcellent for naturalizing with tall Goldenrods or placed at the rear of the perennial border. The common name apparently derives from the tenacity of the root system of a mature clump.
Ironweed has been used as a remedy for snakebite, pneumonia, feminine complaints and as an aphrodisiac.
#2095 . . Quart pot
Vernonia noveboracensis . . Ironweed
. . 4 to 6 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 5 to 7 . . Avg. to moist soil . . Late Summer
Native
Large heads of intense purple blooms in late summer. An easily grown, vigorous plant.
Excellent for naturalizing with tall Goldenrods or placed at the rear of the perennial border. The common name apparently derives from the tenacity of the root system of a mature clump.
Ironweed has been used as a remedy for snakebite, pneumonia, feminine complaints and as an aphrodisiac.
#1236 . . Quart pot
Veronicastrum virginicum . . Culver's Root
. . 4 to 6 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Six to nine inch, erect spikes of very pale blue to white flowers terminate the tall, strong, branching stems. Dark green leaves are arranged in horizontal whorls. A distinctive and elegant plant for the back of the border or wild garden.
Roots were used in as a violent purgative by American Indians and early European settlers alike. Its popular use resulted in some 20 regional common names applied to the plant.
#1413 . . Quart pot
Viola sororia . . Confederate Violet
. . 2 to 8 in. . . Sun to full shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Variable, pale grey and blue flowers with a violet eye, and heart-shaped leaves.
#1287 . . Quart pot
Viola sororia . . Common Violet
. . 2 to 8 in. . . Sun to full shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Throughout spring, velvety, deep blue or purple blossoms nod above heart-shaped leaves. Although they are not stoloniferous, but rhizomatous, these easy-to-grow plants can be invasive. Or, this tendency may be used as an asset to make an excellent ground cover for shady areas, or about a tree's gnarly foothold.
The edible flowers make a bright salad garnish. They can also be candied.
Throughout the centuries, its herbal uses have been many, and varied. According to Gerarde-Johnson, "Physicians do think it good to mix dry violets with medicines that are to comfort and strengthen the heart."
. . . . It was once used in a childhood game called "Fighting Cocks" in which the spur under the curved stem was hooked with that of the oppenent's. The violets are pulled until the loser's violet is decapitated.
#1681 . . Quart pot
Yucca filamentosa . . Adam's Needle
. . 2 to 3 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Summer
Native
Spectacular when flowering. Huge stalk of creamy white flowers rises to as much as 6 ft. Native to many of the Eastern States. Tolerates poor or dry soils.
Botanists disagree on how many Yucca species there are. This one could be considered Y. flaccida or Y. filamentosa var. smalliana as the leaves are not very rigid.
Used by Native Americans to treat skin diseases. Pounded roots used as a fish intoxicant.
#2129 . . Gallon container
Zizia aurea . . Golden Alexanders
. . 2 to 3 ft. . . Sun
. . To Zone 3 . . Avg. soil, moist . . Late Spring
Native
Showy, flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers in late May. Related to parsley. Native range from Canada to Florida.
#1666 . . Quart pot
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