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Delicate, green needles and short, slender branches give Larix decidua ‘Prag’ a soft, airy texture. Newer branches sweep gently upward and then spill down as they mature, giving ‘Prag’ a low, mounding form. Super cold hardy, this deciduous conifer is a great choice in some challenging garden conditions.

Garden Size: 6’H x 6’W

Dwarf: 3-6″/year

Globe Shaped

Zone 2

Green

Conifer

Full Sun

Larix gmelinii ‘Romberg Park’ is a superb dwarf, deciduous conifer that will develop tufts of short branches giving it appeal in all seasons. In early spring, it is one of the first to push growth, programmed from its cold native habitat and short growing season to take full advantage of warming temperatures. The softly textured, light green needles change to yellow in fall, and then drop to reveal the plant’s many short stems for winter interest. Plant in light, well-drained soil in a sunny garden.

Garden Size: 6’H x 6’W

Dwarf: 3-6″/year

Globe Shaped

Zone 2

Green

Full Sun

Varied Directions Larch

This name could be an understatement! In fact, the vigorous, spreading habit of this Larix decidua ‘Varied Directions’ produces robust twigs that propel the branches up and out, in—that’s right—varied directions. Golden tan branches, covered with thick twigs, eventually arch down and cover the ground in a unique configuration for each plant. Bright green spring foliage changes to gold in autumn before needles fall. Selected by Dr. Sydney Waxman, University of Connecticut.

Garden Size: Varies with culture

Intermediate: 12-15″/year

Weeping

Zone 2

Green

Conifer

Full Sun

Larix decidua ‘Puli’ is an elegant alternative to the common L.d. ‘Pendula’. When staked, its slender branches create a narrow silhouette that is more dense and lighter green than ‘Pendula’. If unstaked, ‘Puli’ branches spread out slowly along the ground and make an effective ground-cover. Very attractive in gardens with an Asian aesthetic. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10'

• Width: 4'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Wolterdingen Japanese Larch

The compact, spreading Larix kaempferi ‘Wolterdingen’ provides exceptional seasonal interest for small landscapes and rock gardens. In early spring, soft, new, blue-green needles emerge and continue to decorate the delicate mound through the growing season. In fall, needles change to rich yellow before they fall to show off ornamental, reddish brown branches with scales reminiscent of an armadillo’s armor. Discovered in a park in Wolterdingen, Germany in 1970, by G. Horstmann.

Garden Size: 4’H x 8’W

Intermediate: 3-6″/year

Spreading

Zone 3

Green

Conifer

Full Sun

Trollius x Cultorum ‘Lemon Queen' is a well known and liked perennial, it blooms in late spring and early summer. This unique selection has semi-double flowers in a wonderful soft butter-yellow shade. Sometimes called Buttercups, these grow well in a sunny or part-shaded border.

 Shear plants back after blooming to encourage a flush of new leaves to last through the summer. Clumps may be easily divided in fall or early spring.

Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 20 - 24"

• Width: 16 - 18"

Zone: 4

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolo

No sunny border would seem complete without the familiar presence of Shasta Daisies. This is a very tall selection that exhibits excellent tolerance to summer heat and humidity.

Shasta Daisy flowers are large single white daisies with a yellow eye, valued in the garden and excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. May require staking if grown in rich soil.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 10 -12"

Zone: 3

No sunny border would seem complete without the familiar presence of Shasta Daisies. This is a very tall selection that exhibits excellent tolerance to summer heat and humidity.

Shasta Daisy flowers are large single white daisies with a yellow eye, valued in the garden and excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. May require staking if grown in rich soil. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Mature Size:

• Height: 18 - 24"

• Width: 24 - 40"

Zone: 3

Unique double flower with an abundance of narrow, fringed petals.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 14 - 18"

Width: 12 - 18"

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 12 - 18"

Width: 14 - 18"

Zone: 4

Photo and data courtesy of Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.

The Sweet Daisy series showcases beautiful, robust, and dense flowers that come early and stay late. The plants are naturaly compact and well branched.

Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 20"

• Width: 12"

Zone: 3

Photos and Data Courtesy of Vanstone Nursery

The Sweet Daisy series showcases beautiful, robust, and dense flowers that come early and stay late. The plants are naturally compact and well branched.

Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18"

• Width: 20"

Zone: 3

Photos and Data Courtesy of Vanstone Nursery

The Sweet Daisy series showcases beautiful, robust, and dense flowers that come early and stay late. The plants are naturally compact and well branched.

Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12"

• Width: 12"

Zone: 3

Photos and Data Courtesy of Vanstone Nursery

Photo courtesy of  Ball Seed

Widely grown as a commercial cut flower, this plant form a low clump of grassy leaves, bearing tall spikes of purple flowers beginning in midsummer.

 Can be planted in sunny border or meadow garden, or in containers.

May need to be staked as growth continues.

Exposure: Sun

Height: 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)

Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Image courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Widely grown as a commercial cut flower, this plant form a low clump of grassy leaves, bearing tall spikes of purple flowers beginning in midsummer.

 Can be planted in sunny border or meadow garden, or in containers.

May need to be staked as growth continues.

Height: 18 - 24"

Spread: 18 -24"

Image courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Mixed Pot of perennial Liatris

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 36"

Thin green and white foliage with feathery summer plumes that turn striking gold in fall. Low maintenance.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 18- 24"

Zone: 4A

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

Dwarf form of ’The Rocket’. Substantial plants with great presence. Long, narrow flower spikes and arrowhead-shaped, dark green leaves Impressive plants for the wetlands or for shady moist borders.

Light Requirement: Full Shade, Partial Shade

Height: 36 - 40" 

Width: 34 - 38"

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

Light Requirement: Full Shade to Partial Shade

Height: 32 - 36" 

Width: 36 - 40" 

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

Sometimes called Elephant Ears, this is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. Plants form a clump of large, jagged-edged green leaves. Purplish black stems rise above in summer, bearing long spikes of bright-yellow daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Height: 3 - 5'

Width: 2 - 4'

Don't settle for lilacs that bloom just once a year - get Bloomerang^® lilac and enjoy months of blooms instead of just weeks.

Bloomerang Ballet lilac is a reblooming lilac. It blooms in spring along with other lilacs, takes a brief rest to put on new growth, then blooms again from mid-summer through fall. A bit smaller than other lilacs, Bloomerang also has a nice, rounded shape that looks great anywhere you plant it in the landscape. Star-like flowers are a beautiful shade of classic lilac purple and are sweetly scented.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6'

• Width: 6'

Zone: 3

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Don't settle for lilacs that bloom just once a year - get Bloomerang^® lilac and enjoy months of blooms instead of just weeks.

Bloomerang Purple lilac is the original reblooming lilac. It blooms in spring along with other lilacs, takes a brief rest to put on new growth, then blooms again from mid-summer through fall. A bit smaller than other lilacs, Bloomerang also has a nice, rounded shape that looks great anywhere you plant it in the landscape. Star-like flowers are a beautiful shade of classic lilac purple and are sweetly scented.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6'

• Width: 6'

Zone: 3

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Get ready to debate! Are the flowers on Bloomerang Purpink^® a lovely shade purple or are they pale pink? We couldn’t decide, so we combined them in the name to let you decide. The real conversation starts when you see just how many blooms it puts out in the spring and again later on in the summer. It’s one of the most prolific rebloomers in our series, which is saying something! It belongs in a highly visible spot in your garden, like near a front door or by your driveway.

This robust shrub features attractive foliage and fragrant lilac-pink blossoms.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12' - 15'

• Width: 8' - 12'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

 If you'd like to attract butterflies into your yard and garden this shrub is a great choice.

The Donald Wyman Lilac is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. It has a somewhat coarse texture and can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Only prune after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's blooms. 

Grown in full sunlight only. It is adaptable to both dry and moist locations without particular need for specific soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 8 - 10'

Width: 7 - 8

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Extremely hardy, this lilac is a deciduous shrub with large panicles packed with sweetly scented, tubular, single, brilliant flowers. Buds in early summer, 2-3 weeks after the common lilacs, the abundant blossoms are produced on new spring growth.Foliage is larger than other lilacs in this group. Upright rounded shrub. Excellent choice for attracting butterflies and humming birds to your landscape. Suitable as a backdrop for contrasting shrubs along foundation and border plantings. Works well for a fragrant accent and general gardening.   

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 5' - 6'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Pinktini^™ Lilac is a cold and drought tolerant shrub perfect for small spaces, reaching just 4-5 feel tall and 3-4 feet wide at maturity. Rich pink flowers bloom from late May through early June in cool regions, adding the classic lilac fragrance and color to a late spring and early summer landscapes and cut flower arrangements. Clean, green leaves add great contrast to the rich flowers and provides a great look to the landscape all season long.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 5'

• Width: 4'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of First Editions

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 10'

Width: 8'

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.