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Manfreda virginiana . . Rattlesnake Master
. . 24 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 5 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Long, succulent, yucca-like leaves, often spotted with purple, radiating from a central crown, and fragrant, purplish flowers atop a 3 to 5 ft. spike.
Found primarily in upland woods, particularly around granite outcrops. Also known as Agave virginiana.
One of several plants commonly named Rattlesnake Master. They were reputed to either repel rattlers or cure the effects of their bite.
#1371 . . Quart pot . . $5.00 
Meehania cordata . . Meehan's Mint
. . 3 to 4 in. . . Lt. to full shade
. . Zones est. 5 to 8 . . Avg. soil, moist . . Spring
Native
Deep green aromatic foliage. Rounded, evergreen leaves 1 to 2 in. long. Short spikes of showy lavender flowers in late spring. Space about 12 in.
A desirable, fast growing shade cover. As with many creeping ground covers, it can become a pest if allowed to spread into a lawn.
#1223 . . Quart pot . .Out of Stock
Mimulus ringens . . Monkey Flower
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3 to 7 . . Avg. to wet soil . . Summer
Native
Bushy plants 1 1/2 inch blue, lipped flowers. Summer. Light green foliage. Tolerates wet soil.
#1093 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Monarda clinopodia . . Monarda
. . 12 to 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 4? to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Heads of small white flowers dotted with purple, surrounded by bracts dusted with pink and white. Late summer. The entire plant has a light citrus-like scent.
#1094 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Monarda fistulosa . . Wild Bergamot
. . 2 to 4 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native
The pale lavender flower heads are slightly smaller than M. didyma. Also prefers somewhat drier conditions than M. didyma. Stoloniferous.
The aromatic foliage has a strong Bergamot-like scent. True Oil of Bergamot comes from a citrus tree grown in the Mediterranean region.
A tea made from the leaves was a popular remedy for nausea and digestive complaints.
#1097 . . Quart pot . . Out of Stock
Opuntia compressa . . Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
. . To 12 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg., well drained soil . . Summer
Native
Large lemon yellow flowers in early summer. Flattened segments are prostrate and spreading. Spines not readily visible. Very hardy.
Quite hardy. This particular one came from a patch high in the mountains. Edible.
#1247 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Origanum vulgare cv. . . Creeping Golden Oregano "Aureum"
. . 6 to 18 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 5 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Late Summer
Eurasia
Dense, golden, highly aromatic leaves with clusters of tiny, tubular mauve/pink flowers.
This variety can tolerate light shade. A vigorous spreader, it makes an excellent, fragrant ground cover.
Despite an intense aroma, the leaves have little flavor, in comparison to other oreganos.
A high thymol content makes it an excellent antiseptic. A few drops of the essential oil on a pillow is said to induce sleep.
. . . . The name comes from the Greek oros meaning mountain, and ganos meaning joy, thus: "joy of the mountain."
#1787 . . . . Out of Stock
Ornithogalum umbellatum . . Star Of Bethlehem
. . To 12 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones est. 5 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Europe
Flowers have white petals and green sepals edged in white. Early spring. Grass-like leaves with a white midrib. Foliage usually disappears by summer. A vigorous plant that can become weedy.
#1288 . . Quart pot . . $4.25
Oxypolis rigidior . . Hog Fennel
. . 2 to 5 ft. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3? to 9 . . Moist to wet soil . . Late Summer
Native
Attractive, narrow, light green foliage. Bright umbels of white flowers in late summer. When planted with Cardinal Flower on a stream or pond bank, the red and white blooms create a striking display.
#1115 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Penstemon canescens . . Eastern Gray Beardtongue
. . 18 to 24 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Spring
Native
Numerous, pink to purple flowers in late spring. This selection tends to stay light pink. Very showy with a long bloom period. Will self seed. Medium green leaves form reddish rosettes in the winter. Drought tolerant.
There are about 250 species of Penstemon--all native to N. America, except one in Asia.
#2168 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Penstemon smallii . . Small's Beardtongue
. . 18 to 24 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 6 to 7 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Spring
Native
Numerous, pink to purple flowers in late spring. This selection tends to stay light pink. Very showy with a long bloom period. Will self seed. Medium green leaves form reddish rosettes in the winter. P. smallii is found in N. Carolina and Tennessee. Drought tolerant.
#1103 . . Quart pot . . $5.00 Crop Failure--Not
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Phlox carolina v. angusta . . Carolina Phlox
. . 24 to 30 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 8 . . Avg. soil, moist . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Dark green, very narrow foliage accents the typical bright pink flowers of the species. Blooms June to August. Ours is selected for compact habit. Many thanks to plant evangelists Tony Avent and Bob "The Last Horticultural Cowboys" McCartney. A true magnet for butterflies.
#2165 . . Quart pot . . OUT OF STOCK
Polygonatum biflorum . . Solomon's Seal
. . 12 to 24 in. . . Mod. to dense shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Native
Pairs of pendulous white flowers on long, arching stems in spring. Blue-black berries follow in early fall. Smooth, light green leaves line the sides of the stems.
A long-lived woodlander that adds a textural accent to the shady garden.
The young shoots and roots are edible. Caution--False Solomon's Seal, Smilacina racemosa, is toxic.
It has many medicinal uses, both historical and contemporary.
. . . . Also, has been used as a Voodoo conjure in some cultures.
#1104 . . Quart pot . . $5.25
Poteranthus trifoliatus . . Fawn's Breath
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Late Spring
Native
Long, white, slightly twisted petals give the plant a delicate appearance when in bloom. Open habit with sparsely leaved, reddish stems. Spring.
A rather slow growing, well behaved plant. This surprisingly showy native likes a well drained spot and seems very tolerant of poor soil.
Fawn's Breath is also known as Indian Physic and American Ipecac because of its strong emetic properties.
#1074 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Pycnanthemum virginianum . . Virginia Mountain Mint
. . 18 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 5 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native
Aromatic, lanceolate to linear-elliptic leaves. White flowers in summer.
Prefers a well drained site and tolerates dry areas.
Strong peppermint aroma. Young leaves make a nice addition to salads or can be used as a condiment. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing mint-like tea.
The Chippewa Indians used a tea made from the leaves as a treatment for fevers. Numerous other medicinal uses.
#1508 . . Quart pot . . Out of Stock
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