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LITTLE BLUESTEM (Schizachyrium scoparium) "Twilight Zone"

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Hardiness zones 3-9 In midsummer, this columnar Little Bluestem is decorated in silvery iridescent mauve, and in the fall the foliage is highlighted in bright purple. This is a wonderful and attractive choice for problem dry spots in the garden and...

SEMI-DWARF LILAC (Syringa) 'Scentara Pura'

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Hardiness zones 2-8 This versatile and dependable lilac is named for its profoundly, classic lilac scent and pure purple flowers. It is extremely hardy, and performs especially well in warm climates too. Compact, semi-dwarf, disease resistant, and...

BURGUNDY/MOSSY CUP OAK (Quercus macrocarpa)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Named for its long, deeply-fringed acorn cups, this 50-80', broad-spreading oak has large fiddle-shaped leaves with purple-red fall color. S/M 

RED-BARKED WILLOW (Salix alba) "Chermesina"

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Hardiness zones 3-8 A remarkably showy form of this 50' columnar and elegant tree, in winter its slender tip-drooping branches are a brilliant orange-scarlet (best color comes from coppicing, pruning or pollarding). The summer foliage is silky-haired and...

SCOTCH ROSE (Rosa pimpinellifolia) 'spinosissima'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 The only [rose] known to be native in Iceland. It makes a dense spreading mound 2-3' high and blooms profusely but with much variability; maroon-black hips. S/M 

ARCTIC ROSE (Rosa acicularis)

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Hardiness zones 1-7 From the high mountains, thickets and rocky slopes of Japan into Siberia and the cold north plains of Canada and the US, this 4-8' shrub is obviously tough! The blooms are so pretty in early summer when it produces its 2 inch single,...

HARDY WISTERIA (Wisteria macrostachya) "Blue Moon"

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A magnificent native vine that is both very beautiful and very cold tolerant! Established vines can produce incredibley abundant clusters of lovely lavender-blue pea-like flowers in racemes up to one foot long and it reblooms up to three times in a...

LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Katherine Havemeyer'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 Beginning in late spring, lavender-purple double-flowered and dense panicles bloom for 3-4 weeks, sharing their delightful fragrance as well. As the blooms mature, their color fades to lilac-pink, attracting butterflies, bees and...

TOMATO ROSE (Rosa rugosa)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 A wonderful and very easy-going rose; large and exceptionally fragrant flowers that are generally pink, but sometimes white or red are followed by large edible hips giving it the common name of Tomato Rose. These 6' shrubs also have...

GARDEN SAGE Sage Fashionista (Moulin Rouge)

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In late-spring or early-summer, 2ft tall spikes wear deep rose colored buds which open to huge rosy pink flowers, contrasting beautifully with the dark-green foliage they stand above. Pollinators love sage, while most deer and rabbits do not. S/M-D ...

PICOTEE LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Sensation'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 A remarkable lilac which is very different and very beautiful, each gorgeous flower of rich deep-violet is perfectly edged with white, an incredible sight when arranged in dense pyramidal clusters; the mid-season (May) blooms are...

DEEP PURPLE LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Ludwig Spaeth'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 A deliciously fragrant 6-10' shrub with amazing deep-deep-purple single flowers that are just meant for a vase, this cultivar blooms a little later in spring extending the wonderful Lilac season, a perfect plant for specimen or mixed...

WHITE FLOWERED FRENCH LILAC (Syringa vulgars) 'Madame Lemoinecold'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 This glorious shrub features dense panicles of extraordinarily fragrant, double white flowers in spring contrasting beautifully with the heart-shaped, lush green foliage. This elegant 8-10' white lilac is perfect as a specimen or for...

REDDISH-PURPLE LILAC (Syringa hyacinthiflora) 'Declaration'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Selected at the U.S. National Arb. for its large, fragrant, strikingly dark reddish-purple flowers and its open, upright growth (to 8' x 6') habit. S/M 

RED CURRANT Ribes rubrum (Red Lake)

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Profusions of long drooping clusters of medium-large bright red and juicy currants ripen in mid-summer, on vigorous, upright shrubs, with attractive, medium green, lobed foliage which is aromatic when crushed. In addition to being enjoyed fresh, the...

HYBRID LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Charles Joly'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Deep wine-colored buds open to become pinkish-violet, deliciously fragrant, double flowers! These lovely blooms provide a fabulous color variation for lilac lovers. This is a strong growing upright 8-10' cultivar with deep...

BLACK CURRANT Ribes nigrum (Ben Nevis)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Heavy clusters of tart, juicy, black berries adorn this vigorous, upright and self-fertile shrub in mid-late summer. They are a favorite fruit for preserves, wines, baking, sauces, and eating fresh. Or leave them for the birds! This...

LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Nadezhda'

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Hardiness zones 3-7 This fantastic Lilac was bred in Russia for its superior habit, sturdy to 6-8', length of bloom and for the flowers which are large, prolific, sumptuous, fully double, lilac-blue and incredibly fragrant, a wonderful specimen or hedge...

LITTLE-LEAF LINDEN (Tilia cordata) "Greenspire"

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Hardiness zones 3-8 An amazing tree for urban or other tough spots, tolerant of wind, smog, salt and wet or dry feet; this Linden makes a magnificent street tree with its strong central leader and symmetrical pyramidal growth to 40' tall and 30' wide;...

EASTERN WHITE OAK Quercus alba

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A beautiful and highly adaptable shade tree native to the eastern United States, although slow-growing, it is worth the wait as it becomes a broad spreading and majestic tree (50-80') with age, its lobed leaves emerge a rose-pink in spring before...

CANADA GOLDENROD Solidago canadensis

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Long stalks rise to 4-5' tall which are topped in masses of bright sunshine-yellow flowers from August to October. This easy-care perennial spreads by rhizomes and create colonies making it an excellent choice for wild, native or cottage gardens. This...

LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Albert F. Holden'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Unique and beautiful, the flowers of this compact 7 foot shrub have petals that are deep violet-blue on the top and silvery underneath, making it appear bi-colored; named for the founder of Holden Arboretum. 

RED ELDERBERRY Sambucus racemosa (Lemony Lace)

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Lacey, delicate and very finely cut bright-yellow new growth leaves weep on this 3-5' shrub. White spring flowers and red fall fruit complete this plant. Part shade needed in southern states. S-PSh/M PPAF ...

HYBRID GOOSEBERRY Ribes (Jeanne)

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This upright American and European hybrid is noted for its superior disease resistance and high production rate of deliciously sweet, dark red, dessert berries, which is excellent for home and commercial plantings. They may begin fruiting their second...