Zone 5

SLOE/BLACKTHORN (Prunus Spinosa)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Blackthorn is a large, dense thicket forming 20-25' shrub/small tree for hedges and wild areas; its spiny branches are crowded with masses of small brilliant-white spring flowers which are followed by abundant, shiny, black, bitter...

LARGE-FLOWERED PENSTEMON (Penstemon Grandiflorus)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 (Penstemon grandiflorus) commonly known as the large-flowered beardtongue or shell-leaf penstemon. A striking North American native perennial, featuring large lavender pink flowers, and waxy blue green foliage. Plant prefers full sun...

ARBORVITAE (Thuja Occidentalis) 'Spiralis'

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Hardiness zones 2-8 Distinctive! The unusual spiral arrangement of the branches and lovely blue-green foliage sprays distinguish this arborvitae from all others. A wonderfully useful screen or windbreak, these pretty trees reach 20-30' tall and only 6-9'...

GOLD WESTERN RED CEDAR (Thuja Plicata) 'Canadian Gold'

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Hardiness zones 5-8 Bright golden foliage all year (may bronze in winter), makes this dense, broadly conical conifer slower-growing (to perhaps 10' in 10 years, 50' eventually); an excellent and beautiful screen/hedge. S/M

RAMSHORN WILLOW (Salix babylonica) 'Crispa'

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Hardiness zones 5-8 This spectacular tree is a different and very interesting cultivar of the much-loved weeping willow. With the same gracefully pendulous branches, this variety makes a beautiful 40'x40' rounded tree that grows upright before its...

LATE-SUMMER DOGWOOD (Cornus Paucinervis)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 In late summer (July-Aug), when many plants are thinking seeds, not flowers, this uncommon 6-8', narrow-leaved shrub dogwood produces its dense clusters of small creamy-white flowers followed by black fruit. S/M

WESTERN MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus Lewisii)

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Hardiness zones 4-9 A tough and large western native shrub which is covered with white, deliciously fragrant spring flowers reminiscent of orange-blossoms. Its dense medium-green leaves and yellow fall color make it a fine hedge and its lovely shredding...

GROUNDCOVER COTONEASTER (Cotoneaster dammeri) 'Mooncreeper'

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Hardiness zones 5-8 Cotoneasters are well known for their abilities as tolerant and efficient ground covers and this selection sounds like a good one, a very prostrate form with large leaves and a name implying it will cover anything! S/M-D

CREAMBUSH/OCEAN SPRAY (Holodiscus discolor)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 A favorite, beautiful Western native! This gracefully arching shrub (6-12') is a cascade of white, late spring blooms and a subtle flame of orange in fall. S/M-D

CONTOURED WHITE FLOWERING QUINCE (Chaenomeles speciosa) 'Contorta'

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Hardiness zones 4-8 A rare selection of Flowering Quince which develops curiously twisted branches; flowers white with pink tinge. S/M

BLONDE VARIEGATED LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) 'Momparler'

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Hardiness zones 5-9 With striking cream and green foliage and beautiful blue, early-summer flowers, this award winning compact (16-24") shrublet is perfect for container or border, vase or butterfly. S/M-D/GDr 

FRAGRANT DAPHNE (Daphne x transatlantica) 'Eternal Fragrance'

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Hardiness zones 5-9 There is nothing like the fragrance of Daphne and this mini 2 footer will provide exquisite fragrance from April to October with its cream flushed flowers; bred by Blackthorn Nursery in UK. Great for borders and containers...

WHITE PENSTEMON (Penstemon Digitalis) 'Foxglove beardtongue'

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Found in open woods, meadows and prairies of the E. U. S., this wildflower produces pretty white-tinted-purple tubular flowers in clusters on 3-4' stems mid-summer; nice in a wild garden or for the back-of-the-border. S/M

BUTTERFLY MILKWEEDWEED (Asclepias Tuberosa)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Herbaceous perennial native to the American prairies and hardy to -20 degrees F.  Strikingly beautiful herb, with tresses of deep yellow and orange flowers, sometimes nearly red.  Magnetizes monarchs and feeds nectar to the...

WOOLLY VERBAIN (Verbena stricta)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Also known as hoary verbena, hoary vervain, tall vervain, or woolly verbena, is a North American wildflower. It is a perfect addition to native plant, or pollinator gardens! 

VARIEGATED SOLOMONS SEAL (Polygonatum odoratum) 'Variegatum'

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Hardiness zones 3-9 From arching stems of handsome, variegated, parallel-veined leaves hang pendulous white bells in late spring; wonderful low-maintenance in combination with ferns and astilbes in the shady garden. Sh-PSh/M

CAROLINA ROSE

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Also known as the pasture rose this wonderful eastern U.S. native is found growing in dry to wet conditions; open woods, prairies, stream banks and swamps. Among the most adaptable, this beautiful 3-6' rose is well-suited to most...

BUGBANE (Actaea simplex) 'Black Negligee'

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Lovely lacy black foliage decking dark 2' stems perfectly complements beautiful purple-tinted fragrant white flowers for an eye catching accent or contrast. PSh/M

FRENCH LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'President Loubet'

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Hardiness zones 3-8 One of the DARKEST!: the long spikes of huge flowers on this large shrub are reddish-carmine in bud opening to a fragrant deep-purple-red. S/M

LILAC WONDER BLUE (Syringa Vulgaris)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 First introduced in 1989 by the well-known lilac breeder Father John L. Fiala, this compact French lilac variety is also known as 'Little Boy Blue', this wonderful 3-5' shrub produces masses of single, deliciously fragrant, sky-blue...

RED VALERIAN (Centranthus ruber)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Herbaceous perennial, native to Europe.  Highly aromatic cut flower of bright crimson red, transitioning to pink.  Contains some of the same compounds as Valeriana officinalis.  Plant prefers part shade to full sun and...

JAPANESE MAPLE (Acer palmatum) "Bloodgood"

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Hardiness zones 5-9 A brighter, more heat and sun-tolerant 'Bloodgood', this upright Italian selection is an outstanding 10-20' patio/landscape tree offering bright crimson (spring) to deep red (summer) to crimson (fall) color. S-PSh/M

WHITE SWAMP OAK (Quercus Bicolor)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 This fine 40-60' shade tree is characterized by its dark-gray-brown craggy bark and shallowly-lobed leaves which are glossy, polished green above and white felted beneath (bicolor). The foliage turns glorious shades yellow-orange with...

VIBURNUM (Viburnum plicatum tomentosum) "Steady Eddy"

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Hardiness zones 5-8 Elegant, and long blooming, the lacy white flowers of this Viburnum will bloom in spring and summer. Foliage is deeply veined, glossy, and dark green, turning vibrant burgundy-purple in the fall. This is a rather compact shrub easily...