Zone 9

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...

MINIATURE GRAPE IVY (Cissus Striata)

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Hardiness zones 8-10 This luxuriant EG vine, the hardiest Cissus, covers its attractively zig-zagging stems (to 30') with glossy, deeply-lobed, often purple-tinted leaves. PSh/M

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

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...

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...

EVERGREEN FOUNTAIN COTONEASTER (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) 'Hiller'

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Hardiness zones 6-9 At all seasons a handsome species (Hillier), this 10-12' shrub produces its showy clusters of small white flowers late (mid-summer) followed by late-season berries whose bright scarlet show can be enjoyed most of the winter! S/M

BURGUNDY-LEAVED PINEAPPLE LILY (Eucomis) 'Oakhurst'

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Hardiness zones 7-10 Brilliant burgundy foliage and purple pineapple-like flowers adorn this tough, beautiful and very different plant! S-PSh/M

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

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...

MALE AMERICAN HOLLY (Ilex opaca) "Arthur Pride"

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Hardiness zones 5-9 This elegant male selection was introduced by Orlando Pride in 1961. It is one of the many hardy cultivars of the famous 'Grace Hybrid Group'. The glossy dark-green foliage features spines on the tips of the margins and this cultivar...

Red Trumpet Vine (Campsis × tagliabuana) "Madame Galen"

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Arching sprays of deep salmon-red flowers during late summer and dark-green compound foliage make this hardy vine a beautiful sight for human or hummingbird eyes.

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) "Royal Purple"

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This lovely Wisteria has violet and sweetly scented flower clusters that are 15-20 inches long blooming early in the early spring, its showy bronze colored new growth turns bright green in summer and in autumn the leaves will be a clear yellow; as with...

Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis)

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Hardy in zones 5-9 This uncommon species from Northern China and Korea tends to become somewhat spreading and flat-headed with age (tabuliformis meaning table-shaped). Typically reaching 30-50' in cultivation and 70' in its native habitat. Long (6")...

MUNSTEAD LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia)

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Hardiness zones 7-9 A compact form of this prized aromatic shrub with narrow leaves and lavender blue (bluer than most) flowers early in summer. 

CALIFORNIA REDWOOD (Sequoia sempervirens)

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Hardiness zones 7-9 Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as Coastal Redwood, is an awe-inspiring evergreen tree found in the coastal fog belt below 2000 ft in southwestern North America, from Oregon to California. It is the sole living species of the...

Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)

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Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) Hardy to Zones 6 to 9 (Huang-jing-zi, Cut-Leaf Chaste Tree) Native to China.  These are surprisingly hardy (hardier than V. agnus castus) and make a very handsome bush to small tree. These are considered...

Japanese Meadowsweet (Spiraea japonica)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Spiraea japonica, also known as Japanese Meadowsweet or Japanese Spiraea, is a deciduous, perennial shrub native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is a very ornamental plant, with clusters of rosy-pink flowers at the tips of wiry, freely...

Golden Willow (Salix alba vitellina)

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Family: Willow (Salicaceae) Hardy to Zones 2 to 9 Fast-growing perennial tree to 75 feet, native to Eurasia.  This is a preferred type for the herbalscape. Golden willow prefers full sun and ever-moist soil (or daily watering) and will...

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)

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Family :  Aster (Asteraceae) Hardy to Zones 3 to 9 Herbaceous perennial prairie dweller native to the central and eastern US.  Narrow basal leaves bear showy spikes of purple flowers.  Butterfly attractor.  Traditional usage (Native...

Purple Willow (Salix purpurea)

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Family:  Willow (Salicaceae) Hardy to Zones 3 to 10 (Purple Willow, Purple Osier)  Dwarf willow tree to 9 feet native to Europe and Western Asia, has purple-hued leaves and among all willow species does contain the highest concentrations of...