Zone 6

RED-TWIG DOGWOOD (Cornus alba) 'Siberian Pearls'

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Hardiness zones 2-8 Its' Siberian hardiness and a profusion of white flowers, followed by white berries, like white (turning blue with age) pearls along the red branches in fall, give this shrub dogwood its name. S-PSh/M-W 

CAMELLIA Camellia japonica (Pink Icicle)

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A vigorous Camellia with beautiful shell pink petals irregularly surrounding many golden stamens. From winter through early spring, clear pink flowers stand out exquisitely against the dark green, glossy foliage. Zone 6

COLUMNAR PLUM-YEW Cephalotaxus harringtonia (Fastigiata)

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The Asian equivalent of the Irish Yew, this erect-branched, 10-15' shrub has 2-3", deep, almost-black green needles densely arranged all around its branches; garden originated and much used in Japan. PSh-Sh/M/GDr ...

GOLDEN NECTAR BUSH (Buddleia weyeriana) 'Golden Glow'

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Long beautiful panicles of fragrant golden-yellow flowers bloom over a LONG late-spring-through-fall season and attract every butterfly, moth around! If you have only one Buddleia, this should be the one. S/M

GOLDEN BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleja weyeriana) 'Sungold'

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Hardiness zones 6-9 A wonderfully unusual hybrid with flowers borne in long slender panicles made up of ball-shaped bundles of beautiful orange-yellow flowers. This delightful 8-10' shrub also has deep-green leaves which are much large than other...

VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG Acorus gramineus (Ogon)

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A good water plant with slender, grass-like, chartreuse and cream variegated foliage of tufted habit. S-PSh/M-W ...

DWARF DEODAR CEDAR (Cedrus deodara) "Glacier Blue"

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Hardiness zones 6-8 'Glacier Blue' is a beautiful dwarf deodar cedar, only reaching 3-6 feet tall by 3-6 feet wide. It has a stunning "floppy little habit" (D. Lee), growing in something of a soft-looking, flat mound. Its blue-green needles are of...

NORTHERN MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum pedatum)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 This lovely, delicate-looking, deciduous fern is native to the eastern United States where it is found growing in forested slopes, gully bottoms and damp shady woods. Forming clumps 1.5' to 2' tall and featuring finely-textured fronds...

RED-STEM JAPANESE PAINTED FERN (Athyrium niponicum) "Regal Red"

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Hardiness zones 4-9 Each frond of this elegant 12-18in fern is a deep "regal" purple-red in the center, edged with frilly (slightly twisted) silver edges. A wonderful, colorful, softly ruffled selection for the garden, and bouquets! PSh-Sh/M 

COLUMNAR KOREAN HORNBEAM Carpinus coreana (Model Rocket)

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An attractive, sturdy and drought-tolerant Korean hornbeam selection 20' tall and 5' wide. Performs beautifully anywhere a vertical accent is wanted, a small specimen or as a street tree. Its branches are tough and stand up to ice weight very well...

CROSSVINE Crossvine Bignonia capreolata (Dressed To Thrill)

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From spring into summer 'Dressed to Thrill' wears tons of bright red-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with bright yellow eyes. It is a selection of the North American native which will attract hummingbirds while it transforms fences, walls or other...

JAPANESE MAPLE Acer palmatum (Korean Gem)

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Native to S. Korea, this easy and dependable tree (to 20-30') has dark bark and 7-lobed leaves which turn intense red, yellow and orange colors in fall; formerly known as Koreanum. S-PSh/M ...

SHOWY MILKWEED Asclepias speciosa

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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. This beauty is found from Minnesota to BC and south...

JAPANESE MAPLE Acer palmatum (Jeddeloh Orange)

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Toothed, lobed leaves open up soft-green frosted with shades of orange-red giving this 4-8' weeper a lovely textured effect. The foliage is a nice lush-green in summer with young leaves continuing to emerge with their red edging. The leaves put on a...

CHINESE FRINGETREE Chionanthus retusus

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This highly ornamental shrub/tree bears a profusion of fleecy and fragrant snow-white flowers in spring. A lovely multi-trunked specimen featuring large lustrous deep-green leaves which are downy beneath. The male flowers are slightly showier than the...

JAPANESE MAPLE Acer palmatum (Ruslyn in the Pink)

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This delightful change-artist becomes a compact 4-6't x 3-5' shrub/tree whose leaves open orange-pink, change to red then purple-green with pink new growth (like flowers!) and finally crimson: garden eye-candy! S-PSh/M ...

COMMON CAMAS Camassia quamash

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In spring, swales in moist areas are made blue by the hyacinth-like spikes of these native bulbs. The bulb itself is "plump and nutritious, forming [for Indian cooks] a substitute for bread" (Lewis). S/M-W Dry in Summer ...

CAMELLIA Camellia (April Kiss)

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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 this shrub look beautiful year round; a wonderful...

GOLDEN ABELIA (Abelia grandiflora) "Frances Mason"

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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 perfect backdrop for its fragrant, soft, shell-pink to...

NARROW-LEAVED MILKWEED (Asclepias fascicularis)

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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, purplish-pink-tinted, white flowers sit on stalks above the2-4'...

JUNEBERRY (Amelanchier lamarckii)

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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 favorite eastern US native plant for its many white...

PINK ABELIA Abelia grandiflora (Edward Goucher)

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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. Glossy, dark-green leaves turn a pretty bronzy-purple in autumn. This is a...

HARDY CAMELLIA Camellia (April Tryst)

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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 foliage of this upright 5-8' hardy shrub; a wonderful...

WEEPING BLUE ATLAS CEDAR Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Pendula)

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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