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Shrubs

Abelia

Confetti

Confetti Abelia

Scientific Name: Abelia hybrid 'Conti'

Mature Size: 3' tall x 3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub that attracts butterflies
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil, but prefers rich and loamy soil
  • Fertilize yearly in the spring
  • Perfect for: accent, border, container, hedge, and more

Kaleidoscope

Scientific Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

Mature Size: 30" tall x 4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub that attracts butterflies
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil, but prefers rich and loamy soil
  • Fertilize yearly in the spring
  • Perfect for: accent, border, container, hedge, and more

Francis Mason

Francis Mason

Francis Mason Abelia

Scientific Name: Abelia × grandiflora 'Francis Mason'

Mature Size: 6' tall x 4'- 5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4'-5' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub that attracts butterflies
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil, but prefers rich and loamy soil
  • Fertilize yearly in the spring
  • Perfect for: accent, border, hedge, and more

Azalea

Encore, Autumn Amethyst

Autumn Amethyst Encore Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron ‘Conlee’

Mature Size: 4' tall x 4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 4' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Purple foliage in the winter; purple blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Encore, Autumn Bonfire

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Robleza' 

Mature Size: 3' tall x 3-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 3-5' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Red blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Encore, Autumn Lilac

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Robles'

Mature Size: 3' tall x 3-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 3-5' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Purple blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Encore, Autumn Royalty

Scientific Name: Rhododendron ‘Conlec’

Mature Size: 4.5' tall x 4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 3-5' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Purple blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Encore, Sangria

Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Roblee'

Mature Size: 4-5' tall x 4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 4' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Neon pink blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Fashion

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Fashion'

Mature Size: 5' tall x 5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 5' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Salmon-colored blooms in spring, fall, and winter
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Hino Crimson

Hino Crimson

Hino Crimson

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Hino Crimson'

Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 3-5' wide

Lighting: partial sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3-5' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Crimson-colored blooms in spring, fall, and winter
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Herbert

Hino Crimson

Hino Crimson

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Herbert'

Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 2-4' wide

Lighting: partial sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-4' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Hot pink blooms in mid to late spring to early summer
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Hershey

Hino Crimson

Hershey

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Hershey'

Mature Size: 3' tall x 3' wide

Lighting: partial sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Crimson blooms in mid to late spring to early summer
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Karen

Karen

Hershey

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Karen'

Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: partial sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Lavender blooms in mid to late spring to early summer
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Boxwoods

Chicagoland

Green Mountain

Green Mountain

Chicagoland Boxwood

Scientific Name: Buxus 'Glencoe'

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3-4' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, topiary, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil 

Green Mountain

Green Mountain

Green Mountain

Scientific Name: Buxus 'Green Mountain'

Mature Size: 3-5' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-3' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, topiary, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Green Velvet

Green Mountain

Scientific Name: Buxus 'Green Velvet'

Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 2-4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-4' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, topiary, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil 

Titan

Variegated

Scientific Name: Buxus sinica

Mature Size: 3-6' tall x 4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, topiary, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil 

Variegated

Variegated

Variegated

Scientific Name: Buxus sempervirens 'Aureovariegata'

Mature Size: 5-8' tall x 5-8' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 5-8' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil 

Wintergem

Variegated

Variegated

Scientific Name: Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergem'

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-3' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil 

Wintergreen

Wintergreen

Wintergreen

Wintergreen Boxwood

Scientific Name: Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wintergreen'

Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 3-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3-5' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, hedges, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil 

Butterfly Bush

Pugster Blue

Scientific Name: Buddelia 'Pugster Blue'

Mature Size: 2' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 2-3' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for borders, containers, mass plantings, and more
  • Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
  • Resists deer and rabbits
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Crape Myrtle

Dynamite

Dynamite

Dynamite

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

Mature Size: 15-20' tall x 10-15' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 10-15' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for ornamental planting
  • Attracts bees and birds
  • Resists deer and rabbits
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Pocomoke

Dynamite

Dynamite

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke'

Mature Size: 3-5' tall x 3-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 3-5' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for mass planting, borders, and more
  • Attracts bees and birds
  • Resists deer and rabbits
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Tuscarora

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuscarora'

Mature Size: 15' tall x 15' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 15' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for ornamental planting
  • Attracts bees and birds
  • Resists deer and rabbits
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Double Dynamite

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit X'

Mature Size: 8-10' tall x 8-12' wide

Lighting: full sun

Spacing: at least 8' apart

Zone: 6-10

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for ornamental planting
  • Attracts bees and birds
  • Resists deer and rabbits
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Cypress

Golden Mop

Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 3-4' apart

Zone: 4-8

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Resists deer
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil  

Holly

China Girl®

China Girl®

China Girl®

China Girl Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex 'Mesog'

Mature Size: 8-10' tall x 6-8' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 6-8' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Compacta

China Girl®

China Girl®

Hoogendorn Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'Compacta'

Mature Size: 5-7' tall x 6-9' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 6-9' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges and borders
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Sky Pencil

China Girl®

Sky Pencil Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'

Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 3' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, accents, ornamental planting, and containers
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Blue Princess

Blue Princess

Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'

Mature Size: 10-15' tall x 8-10' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 8-10' apart

Zone: 4-7

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges and borders
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil    

Green Lustre

Blue Princess

Green Lustre

Scientific Name: Ilex x crenata 'Green Lustre'

Mature Size: 4' tall x 8' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 8' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges and borders
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil    

Helleri

Blue Princess

Green Lustre

Scientific Name: Ilex x crenata 'Helleri'

Mature Size: 2' tall x 2.5-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 2-4' apart

Zone: 5-8

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges and borders
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil    

Hoogandorn

Hoogandorn

Hoogandorn

Scientific Name: Ilex x crenata 'Hoogandorn'

Mature Size: 3' tall x 4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 4' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges and borders
  • Resists deer
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil    

Hydrangea

Endless Summer

Everlasting™ Revolution

Everlasting™ Revolution

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer'

Mature Size: 4-5' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: partial sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Red foliage in the fall
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil

Everlasting™ Revolution

Everlasting™ Revolution

Everlasting™ Revolution

Everlasting Revolution Hydrangea

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ''Hokomarevo'

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-3' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, containers, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil  

Invincibelle Spirit

Everlasting™ Revolution

Invincibelle Spirit

Scientific Name: Hydrangea aborescens ''NCHA1'

Mature Size: 4' tall x 4' wide

Lighting: part sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4' apart

Zone: 3-8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil  

Little Quick Fire

Invincibelle Spirit

Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'

Mature Size: 3-5' tall x 2-4' wide

Lighting: part sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-4' apart

Zone: 3-8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil  

Magical Flame

Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ''Bokratorch'

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: part sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Oak Leaf

Scientific Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: part sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Phantom- Tree Form

Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ''Phantom'

Mature Size: 10' tall x 2-4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-4' apart

Zone: 3-8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous tree
  • Perfect for ornamental planting
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Silver Dollar

Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ''Silver Dollar'

Mature Size: 4-5' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 3-8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Strawberry Sundae

Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata ''Rensun'

Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial sun

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 4-8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Twist-n-Shout

Twist-n-Shout

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ''Twist-n-Shout'

Mature Size: 3-5' tall x 3-4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3-4' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Good for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Itea

Little Henry

Scientific Name: Sweetspire Itea virginica

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-3' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Perfect for small borders, containers, mass planting, and more
  • Attracts butterflies and resistant to deer
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Prefers moist soil, but tolerates most soil types  

Juniper

Blue Pacific

Scientific Name: Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'

Mature Size: 1-1.5' tall x 6-7' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 6-7' apart

Zone: 5-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for groundcovers, accent planting, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Blue Rug

Scientific Name: Juniperus horizontalis

Mature Size: 3-6" tall x 6-8' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 6-8' apart

Zone: 3-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for groundcovers, accent planting, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Blue Star

Blue Star

Scientific Name: Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 3-4' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 3-4' apart

Zone: 4-8

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for low hedges, borders, accent planting, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Old Gold

Skyrocket

Blue Star

Scientific Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 4-5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-5' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Skyrocket

Skyrocket

Skyrocket

Scientific Name: Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Mature Size: 15-20' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 2-3' apart

Zone: 4-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Laurel

Otto Luyken

Otto Luyken

Otto Luyken

Scientific Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 6-8' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 6-8' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Attracts birds
  • Perfect for low hedges, borders, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Skip

Otto Luyken

Otto Luyken

Scientific Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Skip'

Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 4-6' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 6-8' apart

Zone: 6-9

Additional Information:

  • Evergreen shrub
  • Attracts birds
  • Perfect for hedges, borders, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Lilac

Bloomerang

Scientific Name: Syringa penda

Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 4-6' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 4-6' apart

Zone: 3-7

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Resistant to deer
  • Perfect for accent planting, mass planting, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting and  for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Miss Kim

Scientific Name: Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'

Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 6-8' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 6-8' apart

Zone: 4-8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Resistant to deer
  • Perfect for accent planting, mass planting, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting and  for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Tinkerbelle (On Standard)

Tinkerbelle (On Standard)

Scientific Name: Syringa 'Tinkerbelle'

Mature Size: 6' tall x 5' wide

Lighting: full sun to partial shade

Spacing: 5' apart

Zone: 3-7

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Resistant to deer
  • Perfect for accent planting, mass planting, and more
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting and  for the first two years
  • Performs well in most well-draining soil   

Nandina

Heavenly Bamboo

Heavenly Bamboo

Heavenly Bamboo

Heavenly Bamboo

Scientific Name: Nandina domestica 

Mature Size: 3'- 8' tall x 2'- 4' wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 2' - 4' apart

Zone: 6 - 9

Additional Information:

  • Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Drought and heavy shade tolerant 
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: June
  • Bloom Color: White with yellow anthers
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Prefers rich, moist, humusy soils 
  • Specific epithet means domesticated
  • Common Names: Heavenly bamboo, Chinese sacred bamboo, Nandina, Sacred bamboo

Flirt™

Heavenly Bamboo

Heavenly Bamboo

Flirt Nandina

Scientific Name: Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' FLIRT 

Mature Size: 1'- 2' tall x 1.5'- 2' wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 2' - 3' apart

Zone: 6 - 9

Additional Information:

  • Dwarf, Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Drought and heavy shade tolerant 
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: May to June
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Prefers rich, moist, humusy soil 
  • Specific epithet means domesticated
  • Common Names: Heavenly bamboo, Chinese sacred bamboo, Nandina, Sacred bamboo

Fire Power

Fire Power

Fire Power

Scientific Name: Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'

Mature Size: 1'- 2' tall x wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade 

Spacing: 2' - 4' apart

Zone: 6 - 9

Additional Information:

  • Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Drought and heavy shade tolerant 
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: June
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Prefers rich, moist, humusy soil 
  • Specific epithet means domesticated
  • Common Names: Heavenly bamboo, Chinese sacred bamboo, Nandina, Sacred bamboo

Obsession

Fire Power

Fire Power

Scientific Name: Nandina domestica 'Seika' OBSESSION

Mature Size: 2'- 2.5' tall x 1.5'- 2' wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 1' - 3'  apart

Zone: 6 - 9

Additional Information:

  • Dwarf, Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Drought and heavy shade tolerant 
  • Mulch the base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: May to June
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Prefers rich, moist, humusy soil 
  • Specific epithet means domesticated
  • Common Names: Heavenly bamboo, Chinese sacred bamboo, Nandina, Sacred bamboo

Rhododendron

Nova Zembla

Nova Zembla

Nova Zembla

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'

Mature Size: 5'- 8'  tall x 5'- 6' wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 5' - 8' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information:

  • Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
  • Rabbit tolerant 
  • Bloom time: May
  • Bloom Color: Red with darker spotting
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • DO NOT site plants within or near the drip line of trees in the walnut family
  • Great for mass, group or specimen planting 


PJM

Nova Zembla

Nova Zembla

Scientific Name: Rhododendron (PJM Group)

Mature Size: 5'- 6' tall x wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 4' - 6' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information:

  • Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Rabbit tolerant
  • Bloom Time: April
  • Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink, Rose
  • Best grown in acidic, organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well drained soils
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture 
  • DO NOT site plants within or near the drip line of trees in the walnut family

Vulcan

Nova Zembla

Vulcan

Scientific Name: Rhododendron Vulcan

Mature Size: 5-8' tall x 8-10' wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 4' - 6' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information:

  • Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Rabbit tolerant
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Best grown in acidic, organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well drained soils
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture 
  • DO NOT site plants within or near the drip line of trees in the walnut family

Drift® Rose

Apricot Drift®

Apricot Drift®

Apricot Drift®

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Meimirrote' 

Mature Size: 1'- 2' tall x 2'- 3' wide

Lighting: Full sun

Spacing: 2' - 3' apart

Zone: 4 - 11

Additional Information:

  • Groundcover roses
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: May - September
  • Bloom Color: Apricot
  • Grows best in rich, humusy, well drained soils
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • It is recommended to cut back in early spring every year
  • Attracts butterflies
  • PP23354

Popcorn Drift®

Apricot Drift®

Apricot Drift®

Popcorn Drift Rose

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Novarospop'' Mature Size: 1'- 2' tall x 2'- 3' wide

Lighting: Full sun

Spacing: 2' - 3' apart

Zone: 4 - 11

Additional Information:

  • Groundcover roses
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: May - September
  • Bloom Color: White with yellow center
  • Grows best in rich, humusy, well drained soils
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • It is recommended to cut back in early spring every year
  • Attracts butterflies
  • PP24773

Red Drift®

Apricot Drift®

Red Drift®

Red Drift Rose

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Meigalpio' Mature Size: 1'- 2' tall x 2'- 3' wide Lighting: Full sun 

Spacing: 2' - 3' apart 

Zone: 4 - 11

Additional Information:

  • Groundcover roses
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: May - September
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Grows best in rich, humusy, well drained soils
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • It is recommended to cut back in early spring every year
  • Attracts butterflies
  • PP17877

Double Knock Out® Rose

Red Double Knock Out®

Scientific Name: Rosa ''Radtko' 

Mature Size: 3'- 4' tall x wide

Lighting: Full sun to 

Spacing: 2' - 3' apart

Zone: 5 - 11

Additional Information:

  • Shrub rose
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: May - September
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Grows best in rich, humusy, well drained soils
  • It is recommended to cut back in early spring every year
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • Attracts butterflies
  • PP16202

Spirea

Goldmound

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound'

Mature Size: 2'- 3' tall x 3'- 4' wide

Lighting: Full Sun

Spacing: 3' - 4' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Deer, erosion, clay soil, air pollution tolerant 
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: June- July
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Prefers rich, moist, well drained loams 
  • Specific epithet means: of Japan
  • Common Names: Japanese spirea



Bridal Wreath

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Bridal Wreath'

Mature Size: 6' tall x 6' wide

Lighting: Full Sun

Spacing: 6' apart

Zone: 5 - 8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Deer, erosion, clay soil, air pollution tolerant 
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: Early Spring
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Prefers rich, moist, well drained loams 
  • Specific epithet means: of Japan
  • Common Names: Japanese spirea



Candy Corn Spirea

Candy Corn Spirea

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica 'Candy Corn'

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide

Lighting: Full Sun

Spacing: 3' - 4' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous shrub
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Deer, erosion, clay soil, air pollution tolerant 
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Bloom Time: June- July
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Prefers rich, moist, well drained loams 
  • Specific epithet means: of Japan
  • Common Names: Japanese spirea

St. John's Wort

Gemo

Gemo St. John's Wort

Scientific Name: Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'

Mature Size: 2'- 3' tall x wide

Lighting: Full sun - Part shade

Spacing: 2' - 3' apart

Zone: 5 - 9

Additional Information:

  • Deciduous groundcover
  • Ideal for massing as a low informal hedge or mounding groundcover
  • Bloom Time: May - September
  • Bloom Color: Yellow 
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years
  • Very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate standing water 
  • If grown in a container outdoors, more frequent waterings may be required




Weigela

Dark Horse

Dark Horse Weigela

Scientific Name: Weigela "Dark Horse"

Mature Size: 2'- 3' tall x wide

Lighting: Full sun

Spacing: 1' -4' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information: 

  • Deciduous shrub 
  • Needs full sun for best flowering and foliage color, but will tolerate very light shade
  • Bloom Time: April - May
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies
  • Tolerant of clay soils 
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Easily grown in medium moisture, well drained soils 
  • PP14,381


Fine Wine

Scientific Name: Weigela florida 'Bramwell'

Mature Size: 2'- 3' tall x wide

Lighting: Full sun

Spacing: 1' -4' apart

Zone: 4 - 8

Additional Information: 

  • Deciduous shrub 
  • Needs full sun for best flowering and foliage color, but will tolerate very light shade
  • Bloom Time: April - May
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies
  • Tolerant of clay soils 
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Easily grown in medium moisture, well drained soils


Variegated (Tree Form)

Variegated (Tree Form)

Scientific Name: Weigela "Variegata"

Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 3-5' wide

Lighting: Full sun

Spacing: 5' apart

Zone: 5 - 8

Additional Information: 

  • Deciduous shrub 
  • Needs full sun for best flowering and foliage color, but will tolerate very light shade
  • Bloom Time: April - May
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies
  • Tolerant of clay soils 
  • Water well after planting and for the first two years 
  • Mulch base to help retain moisture
  • Easily grown in medium moisture, well drained soils 


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