Zone 4

Carex riparia 'Variegata' (VARIEGATED POND SEDGE)

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Black flower culms contrast strikingly with the green and white striped foliage of this 24" wet-lover; best kept in a container (beautiful by pond or patio) to keep its spreading ways in check...

Cladrastis lutea 'Rosea/Perkins' (PINK-FLOWERED YELLOWWOOD)

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A lovely form of this small SE native tree which produces long weeping clusters of pink flowers in mid-summer as well as luxuriant bright-green compound leaves; a really special shade tree for the...

Asclepias speciosa (SHOWY MILKWEED)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 This stunning native wildflower is wonderful for wildlife gardens! Monarch butterflies rely on it for larval food and nectar while Orioles use the dead stems for nesting materials...

Acer freemanii 'Matador' (FREEMAN MAPLE)

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This exceptional tree was selected for many great qualities. It wears bright green foliage through spring and summer on symmetrical branches, which form a tidy, upright and oval-shaped form. Its...

Bergenia 'Fairytale Romance' (PIGSQUEAK.)

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This is a unique and charming plant, which blooms in early spring with a proliferation of apple blossom pink flower clusters, standing gracefully over its glossy, dark-green, evergreen foliage. It is...

Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (FALL ASTER)

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This fine compact Aster introduced by Mt. Cuba Center forms an 18" mound of deep purple which is eye-catching by itself and show-stopping mixed with other fall minis”. S/M ...

Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (WHITE JAPANESE ANEMONE)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 Stunningly beautiful, pure-white petals overlap around a center of glowing, golden stamens. The blossoms are perched gracefully on 3-4' stems rising above the clumps of lush...

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sugar Shack' (COMPACT BUTTONBUSH)

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Adorable honey-scented white flowers resembling puffballs, grace this shrub in summer. The blooms are followed by interesting red fruits and outstanding wine-red fall color. This eastern U.S. native...

Cercis canadensis (EASTERN REDBUD)

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Hardiness zones 4-9 This much cherished 20-30 foot tree is native to the woodlands and thickets of the northeastern United States. Masses of stunning pea-like magenta flowers on bare branches in...

Bergenia 'Sakura' (PIGSQUEAK)

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The semi-double pink spring flowers of this compact elephant ear” plant look like cherry blossoms (thus sukura'); its round glossy evergreen foliage is deep-purple in winter... a stunner for the...

Acer freemanii 'Armstrong' (FASTIGIATE FREEMAN MAPLE)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This superb and fast-growing maple is distinctly and narrowly upright to 40-60' while only 15' wide. Beautiful and large (6" across) deeply cut five-lobed leaves are a lush,...

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (SWAMP MILKWEED)

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Showy and long-lasting clusters of intriguing pink flowers on easily-cut 3' stems will make this new almost-native” popular for butterfly gardens, streamside/meadow gardens and for the pretty...

Asclepias incarnata (SWAMP MILKWEED)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 This unusual species of milkweed features wonderfully intricate and very showy, bright-pink flowers on 2-4' stems. This species is exceptionally useful for naturalizing in moist...

Celtis occidentalis (COMMON HACKBERRY)

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This med-large tree with shiny, toothed leaves and pebbled bark bears edible and sweet litte fruits which turn from orange-red to deep purple when ripe. S/M ...

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alchemy Silver' (SIBERIAN BUGLOSS)

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Small, baby blue forget-me-not, spring flowers seem to float above charming and durable heart-shaped leaves, covered almost entirely with radiant silver. A shining eye-catcher for shady areas that...

Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' (DWARF CORAL-PINK PIGSQUEAK)

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The narrow dragon-fly-wing” leaves of this smaller-sized Elephant Ears are a shiny plum-red during winter and topped by unique coral-pink flowers which are a treat in the early spring garden...

Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' (RED SUNSET RED MAPLE)

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A highly-rated and reliable red maple, this vigorous tree to 45' has a strong branching pattern and foliage which is lustrous green in summer and brilliant shades of red in fall. S/M-damp ...

Amelanchier lamarckii (JUNEBERRY)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 There is some debate about whether this stunning and floriferous serviceberry is truly a distinct species or perhaps a naturally occurring hybrid. Either way, this shrub/tree is a...

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alchemy Pewter' (SIBERIAN BUGLOSS)

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Showy, heart-shaped, low-growing, pewter colored foliage with conspicuous green veining, and dainty forget-me-not springtime flowers. A vigorous beauty for shaded groundcovers, and containers...

Carya ovata (SHAGBARK HICKORY)

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A large, handsome tree known for its platy bark, which peels off in long strips, and its delicious edible nuts. S/M-D ...

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Sulfurea' (CYPRESS)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 The highly decorative frizzy foliage of the species has been magically changed to a showy (but sun-sensitive) silvery-yellow on this conical semi-dwarf variety. PSh/M 

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (KINNIKINNICK)

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Hardiness zones 2-8 A wonderful evergreen ground cover, perhaps a bit more tolerant of wet conditions as this selection comes from the East Coast; medium-sized dark-green glossy leaves and clusters...

Baptisia lactea (WHITE BAPTISIA)

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Hardiness zones 4-9 This striking prairie wildflower looks like asparagus at first before it sends up its show-stopping 3-5' plumes of creamy white flowers in early summer; attractive blue-green...

Amelanchier laevis (ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 A rose family, eastern North American native tree/shrub, with clusters of showy, white, lightly fragrant, spring flowers. Tasty, edible fruits which resemble blueberries appear in...