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Abies magnifica 'shastensis' (SHASTA RED FIR)

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Hardiness zones 5-8 Almost identical to the stately Red Fir, with silvery-green upturned needles and reddish bark, this variety has noticeable bracts between the cone scales; makes one of the...

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...

Campanula 'Pink Octopus' (BELLFLOWER)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Wonderful, deeply Octopus-leg divided flowers of white and deep-rose ... up to 50 at a time!... top 18" stems of deeply-cut foliage over a long summer period. S-PSh/M PPatentAF...

Camellia 'April Kiss' (CAMELLIA)

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Bright rose-pink formal-double flowers cover this hardy 6-9' shrub from late winter into early spring. A much looked-forward-to gift each winter-spring! Glossy and lustrous evergreen foliage makes...

Belamcanda chinensis (BLACKBERRY LILY)

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Hardiness zones 5-10 Neither blackberry nor lily, the common name of this Iris-relative refers to its pods full of black seeds which are splendid in dried arrangements; zigzagging stems display...

Abelia grandiflora 'Frances Mason' (GOLDEN ABELIA)

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A blending of brilliant copper new growth and chartreuse to rich-yellow mature foliage creates a showy, magnificent variegation. The eye-catching foliage on this small, compact 3-6' shrub is the...

Asclepias fascicularis (NARROW-LEAVED MILKWEED)

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Hardiness zones 6-10 This delicate-looking wildflower from the western United States is extremely drought-tolerant, trouble-free and very important for wildlife. Clusters of intricate,...

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...

Abelia grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' (PINK ABELIA)

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Hardiness zones 6-9 Gracefully arching 4-6' shrub with lovely clusters of pinkish-lavender tubular flowers with a golden-yellow throat. The blossoms continue over a long period, mid-summer to frost...

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...

Camellia 'April Tryst' (HARDY CAMELLIA)

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Showy, deep rose-red anemone-type blooms with a delightful pom-pom in the middle! Its flowers are produced heavily in spring (hence the 'April') and they really standout against the glossy deep-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...

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' (WEEPING BLUE ATLAS CEDAR)

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A superb small tree, with weeping branches, and silvery-blue needles. Absolutely eye-catching draped over a wall or trained as a small pendulous tree. S/M-D/GDr Zone 6

Amelanchier canadensis (SHADBUSH SERVICEBERRY)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This fabulous eastern native is a deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub/small tree to 20-30'. Very showy, white, 5-petaled, lightly fragrant flowers hang in drooping clusters on...

Acer freemanii 'Sienna Glen' (FREEMAN MAPLE)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This hardy hybrid discovered in Minnesota has the fast growth and adaptability of the Silver Maple plus the shining-beacon fall color of the Red Maple. This cultivar is more...

Abelia grandiflora 'Funshine' (GOLDEN ABELIA)

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Hardiness zones 6-9 Bright sunny-gold foliage emerges a glowing apricot color before deepening to tones of gold, chartreuse and green. Sweetly-scented lavender blooms appear all summer long. This...

Baptisia 'Grape Taffy' (FALSE INDIGO)

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Hardiness zones 4-9 This is a unique false indigo with late-spring to early summer reddish-purple pea-like flowers with buff yellow keels. It has a compact habit, staying around 2.5ft tall or less,...