EQUISETUM hyemale
(ek-wis-SEE-tum) (hy-EH-may-lee) | EQUIHY5 |
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| Common Name: Horsetail, Scouring Rush |
| Description: Hollow, tubular stems. Use beside pools and for Japanese style gardens. Ancient native plant. |
| Zone: 2 |
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ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
(err-ah-GROS-tiss) (spek-TAB-il-iss) | GRERSP3 |
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| Common Name: Purple Love Grass |
| Description: Soft bronze-red inflorescences are soft and subtle in the sunlight appearing in August. Light green foliage in summer turns to a bronzy-red in fall. Irresistible texture plant for the late summer garden. Tolerates sandy and poor soil. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ERAGROSTIS trichodes
(err-ah-GROS-tiss) (trik-OH-des) | GRERTR3 |
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| Common Name: Sand Love Grass |
| Description: 2010 GreatPlantsTM Grass of the Year! Lovely, delicate, warm season, native bunchgrass with arching seed heads. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ERAGROSTIS trichodes
(err-ah-GROS-tiss) (trik-OH-des) | GRERTR5 |
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| Common Name: Sand Love Grass |
| Description: 2010 GreatPlantsTM Grass of the Year! Lovely, delicate, warm season, native bunchgrass with arching seed heads. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ERICAMERIA nauseosa subsp. nauseosa
(er-ik-kam-MEER-ee-a) (naw-see-OH-sa) | ERICNA3 |
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| Common Name: Baby Blue Rabbitbrush |
| Description: 2011 Plant Select®. Dwarf strain from Mt. Capulon, covered with masses of small, bright yellow flowers from mid-August to late September on well-branched shrub. The fine, needle-like leaves are silvery-gray. Begins to flower the first season. Drought tolerant; prefers well-drained site. |
| Zone: 4 |
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ERIGERON 'Azure Fairy'
(e-RIJ-er-on) | ERIGAF3 |
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| Common Name: Fleabane |
| Description: Lovely, large, blue, semi-double daisy flowers with prominent yellow eye June-July. |
| Zone: 2 |
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ERIOGONUM umbellatum var. aureum 'Psdowns'
(ee-ree-OG-oh-num) (um-bell-AY-tum) | ERIOKC3 |
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| Common Name: Kannah Creek® |
| Description: 2007 Plant Select®. Masses of yellow flowers turn orange as they age. Spreading green foliage changes to a vivid purple-red in winter. Vigorous and adaptable western native; perennial. Available after 4-15. |
| Zone: 3 |
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ERYNGIUM amethystinum
(e-rinj-EE-um) (a-me-thist-EYE-num) | ERYNAM3 |
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| Common Name: Sea Holly |
| Description: Metallic blue, teasel-like flowers in profusion July-August. Nice filler plant; dries well. |
| Zone: 5 |
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ERYNGIUM planum
(e-rinj-EE-um)(PLAY-num) | ERYNPL3 |
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| Common Name: Flat Sea Holly |
| Description: Bright blue flowers from late June to September. Outstanding in the garden for cuts and dried arrangements.
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| Zone: 4 |
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ERYNGIUM yuccifolium
(e-rinj-EE-um) (yuk-ih-fo-LEE-um) | ERYNYU3 |
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| Common Name: Rattlesnake Master |
| Description: Impressive native with glaucous, yucca-like foliage. Clusters of small, white flowers July-September. |
| Zone: 5 |
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EUCALYPTUS citriodora
(yew-ka-LIP-tus) (sit-ree-o-DOOR-ah) | HBEUCI3 |
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| Common Name: Lemon Scented Gum |
| Description: Narrow, yellow-green, strongly scented leaves on fast growing tree. Great for a quick pot or summer hedging plants! |
| Zone: 9 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Coloratus'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONCO1 |
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| Common Name: Purple-Leaf Wintercreeper |
| Description: Classic evergreen vine or ground cover with lovely purple fall color. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Coloratus'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONCO3 |
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| Common Name: Purple-Leaf Wintercreeper |
| Description: Classic evergreen vine or ground cover with lovely purple fall color. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONHA3 |
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| Description: Unusual ground cover. Dark green foliage mottled with cream. Needs partial shade. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Kewensis'
(yew-ON-ih-mus) (for-TOON-ee-eye) | EUONKE3 |
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| Description: Tiny, evergreen foliage on spreading, flat stems. Superb, small, delicate ground cover. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPATORIUM dubium 'Little Joe' PP# 16,122
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (DOO-bee-um) | EUPALJ3 |
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| Common Name: Coastal Plain Joe Pye Plant |
| Description: A selection of the native Eupatorium that has a more compact growing habit which produces 4' tall and stiff stems to prevent flopping later in the year. Large clusters of pink-purple flowers bloom in the summer drying to attractive light brown seed head for nice fall interest. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 3 |
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EUPATORIUM purpureum
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (pur-pur-EE-um) | EUPAPU3 |
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| Common Name: Joe-Pye Plant |
| Description: Attractive, flat topped clusters of purple flowers in fall. Height varies. |
| Zone: 3 |
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EUPATORIUM purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Gateway'
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (pur-pur-EE-um) | EUPAGA3 |
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| Common Name: Mist Flower |
| Description: 2010 GreatPlantsTM Perennial of the Year. Choice selection with clusters of red flowers July-September. Coarsely toothed foliage with wine red stems. Prefers rich, moist soil. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'
(yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) (roo-GO-sum) | EUPACH3 |
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| Common Name: Mist Flower |
| Description: Striking bronze-purple foliage. Creamy-white flower panicles in late summer-early fall. |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPHORBIA corollata
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) (kor-O-lat-a) | EUPHCO3 |
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| Common Name: Flowering Spurge |
| Description: Erect flower stalks topped with small, white flowers forming loose heads to 8" across. Nebraska wildflower.
Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in warm weather. Handle with care! |
| Zone: 5 |
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EUPHORBIA myrsinites
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) (mur-sin-EYE-teez) | EUPHMY3 |
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| Common Name: Spurge |
| Description: Succulent, trailing, silvery whorled foliage. Bright yellow bracts in spring. Tough border plant. May become invasive in western states. According to our latest information this plant is restricted in CO and OR.
Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in warm weather. Handle with care! |
| Zone: 5 |
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EUPHORBIA polychroma
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) (pol-ee-KRO-mah) | EUPHPO3 |
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| Common Name: Spurge |
| Description: Bushy plants form a cushion; bright yellow bracts in early spring on this old favorite.
Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in warm weather. Handle with care! |
| Zone: 4 |
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EUPHORBIA submammillaris
(yew-FOR-bee-ah) | EUPHSU3 |
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| Description: Dwarf, succulent shrub that forms a dense cushion of closely packed columns with a few soft spins. Adds great texture; good for miniature gardens and containers. |
| Zone: 9 |
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EVOLVULUS glomeratus 'Blue Haze'
(ee-VOLV-yew-lus) (glahm-er-AH-tus) | EVOLBH3 |
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| Description: Miniature, indigo-blue, morning glory flowers cover spreading plants. For containers, baskets, and bedding. |
| Zone: 9 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLAU5 |
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| Common Name: Silver Lace Vine, Mile a Minute |
| Description: Foamy-white sprays of flowers cover this vigorous vine in fall. Dependable, strong grower. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLAU3 |
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| Common Name: Silver Lace Vine, Mile a Minute |
| Description: Foamy-white sprays of flowers cover this vigorous vine in fall. Dependable, strong grower. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii 'Lemon Lace'
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLLL3 |
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| Common Name: Lemon Lace Vine |
| Description: 2005 GreatPlantsTM. A sparkling, golden-leafed sport discovered by Pam Hamernik of our staff. This exciting, lemon colored vine also features red stems and petioles; foamy-white flowers in late summer. Slower growing than the species. It's ideal to add a crisp brightness to the trellis, fence, or small tree for contrast. Use in combination with clematis. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FALLOPIA aubertii 'Lemon Lace'
(fal-OH-pee-ah) (aw-BER-tee-eye) | FALLLL5 |
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| Common Name: Lemon Lace Vine |
| Description: 2005 GreatPlantsTM. A sparkling, golden-leafed sport discovered by Pam Hamernik of our staff. This exciting, lemon colored vine also features red stems and petioles; foamy-white flowers in late summer. Slower growing than the species. It's ideal to add a crisp brightness to the trellis, fence, or small tree for contrast. Use in combination with clematis. |
| Zone: 5 |
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FARFUGIUM japonica 'Aureomaculata'
(far-FEW-gee-um) (ja-PON-ih-ka) | FARFAU4 |
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| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. This rare plant boasts large, rich, glossy, yellow spotted, deep green foliage and clusters of yellow flowers in fall. |
| Zone: 7 |
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FAUCARIA felina
(FAW-kare-ee-ah)(FEL-ee-na) | FAUCFE3 |
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| Description: Fascinating, chunky, triangular leaves have distinctly toothed margins; yellow, daisy-like flowers. |
| Zone: 10 |
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