PENSTEMON barbatus 'Coccineus' ['Jingle Bells']
(PEN-steh-mon)(bar-BAY-tus) | PENSBC5 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: From the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah, this three footer offers large, bright scarlet flowers in late summer. Grow in full sun, well-drained soil. No babying! |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
(PEN-steh-mon) (dij-ih-TAL-iss) | PENSHR3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: 1996 PPA Plant of the Year! Striking, deep red foliage; white flowers with pink blush. An outstanding University of Nebraska introduction. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
(PEN-steh-mon)(dij-ih-TAL-iss) | PENSHR5 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: 1996 PPA Plant of the Year! Striking, deep red foliage; white flowers with pink blush. An outstanding University of Nebraska introduction. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON grandiflorus
(PEN-steh-mon) (gran-di-FLOOR-us) | PENSGR3 |
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| Common Name: Shell-Leaf Penstemon |
| Description: Spikes of large, light pink, purple, or white flowers on this native. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
(PEN-steh-mon) | PENSPR3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: 2006 GreatPlants™ Release! A Dale Lindgren selection of the Great Plains. Shell-Leaf Penstemon with large, white flowers. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON grandiflorus War Axe
(pen-STAY-mon) (gran-di-FLOOR-us) | PENSWA3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: 2005 GreatPlantsTM Release! Exceptionally wide color range including pinks, maroons, reds, and purples. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'
(PEN-steh-mon) (hir-soo-tus) | PENSPY3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: Outstanding dwarf covered with violet flowers over a long period. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON pinifolius
(PEN-steh-mon) (pin-ee-FO-lee-us) | PENSPI3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Shrubby native; scarlet flowers. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON 'Prairie Dusk'
(PEN-steh-mon) | PENSPD3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecreacker |
| Description: This penstemon was developed by the University of Nebraska and noted for its hardiness with rose-purple flowers in early summer on rosette, basal foliage. |
| Zone: 3 |
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Penstemon 'Prairie Dusk'
(PEN-steh-mon) | PENSPD5 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: This penstemon was developed by the University of Nebraska and noted for its hardiness with rose-purple flowers in early summer on rosette, basal foliage. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PENSTEMON rostriflorus
(PEN-steh-mon) (ros-tri-FLOOR-us) | PENSRS3 |
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| Common Name: Bridges' Penstemon |
| Description: 2006 Plant Select®. Long-lived plant with small, narrow leaves. Hummingbirds love the small, red, tubular flowers that have a long bloom time in summer. Plant in well-drained soil. Limited. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON strictus
(PEN-steh-mon) (STRIK-tus) | PENSST3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: Evergreen, drought-resistant plant with spikes of rosy-lavender blooms. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PENSTEMON x mexicali (RED ROCKS®)
(PEN-steh-mon) (mex-i-KAL-ee) | PENSRR3 |
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| Common Name: Beardtongue, Firecracker |
| Description: 1999 Plant Select®. Companion to Pikes Peak Purple, with bright rose flowers all summer. Both thrive in a wide range of sites and soils. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PEPEROMIA columella
(pep-er-OH-me-ah) | PEPECO3 |
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| Common Name: (Radiator Plant) |
| Description: Snake-like shoots having numerous, thick, fleshy, bright green leaves that are truncated and horseshoe shaped.
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| Zone: 9 |
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PEPEROMIA ferreyrae
(pep-er-OH-me-ah)(fair-ee-RAY) | PEPEFE3 |
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| Description: Attractive succulent forms mounds of wispy, lime-green rosettes. |
| Zone: 10 |
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PERSICARIA amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'
(per-sih-KAR-ee-uh) (am-pleks-ih-KAWL-is) | PERSGA5 |
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| Description: Narrow spikes of bright cardinal-red flowers above golden, lance-shaped foliage. Wonderful to bring brightness and light into the shade garden. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' PP# 12,062
(per-sih-KAR-ee-uh) | PERSRD3 |
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| Description: Deep maroon leaves on red stems provide interesting garden color possibilities. Leaves are accented by a silvery chevron and topped in late summer and fall by clusters of small, white flowers. Weather and light can affect color intensity, but it's always attractive. From Greg Speichert of Crystal Palace Perennials. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' PP# 12,062
(per-sih-KAR-ee-uh) | PERSRD5 |
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| Description: Deep maroon leaves on red stems provide interesting garden color possibilities. Leaves are accented by a silvery chevron and topped in late summer and fall by clusters of small, white flowers. Weather and light can affect color intensity, but it's always attractive. From Greg Speichert of Crystal Palace Perennials. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PERSICARIA polymorpha
(per-sih-KAR-ee-uh) (pol-ee-MOR-fah) | PERSPO5 |
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| Description: Fluffy, creamy-white plumes all summer long. Excellent focal point or mass planting. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PHILADELPHUS microphyllus
(fil-a-DEL-fus) (mik-ro-FIL-us) | PHILMI5 |
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| Common Name: Littleleaf Mock Orange |
| Description: Native of the Rockies; slow and low growing mock-orange is an ideal addition to the perennial garden, border, or for a mass planting on an embankment. Very bushy and graceful with very fragrant (pineapple-like), 1", white flowers in June. Dark brown, glossy, and exfoliating bark adds winter interest. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PHLOX paniculata Super Ka-Pow Coral PP#33,863
(floks) | PHLPKC3 |
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| Description: This phlox has large coral flowers in mid-summer, is mildew resistant and excellent for cutting. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Photo courtesy of Ball Seed.
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| Zone: 4 |
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PHLOX paniculata Super Ka-Pow White PP#33,187
(floks) | PHLPKW3 |
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| Description: Nice branching and large white flowers in mid-summer. Nice cutting flower. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Photo courtesy of Ball Seed. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PHLOX subulata 'Blue'
(floks)(sub-yew-LAY-tah) | PHLOSB5 |
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| Description: Masses of blue flowers in spring. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PHLOX subulata 'Candy Stripe'
(floks)(sub-yew-LAY-ta) | PHLOCS5 |
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| Description: Very colorful, white and pink two-toned flowers. Good for rock gardens. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PHLOX subulata 'Pink'
(floks)(sub-yew-LAY-ta) | PHLOSP5 |
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| Description: Covered with pink flowers in spring. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana 'Variegata'
(fy-so-STEE-jhah) (ver-jin-ee-AY-na) | PHYSVR5 |
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| Common Name: False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant |
| Description: Striking white variegated foliage topped with bright pink flowers. An old favorite! |
| Zone: 4 |
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PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana 'Vivid'
(fy-so-STEE-jhah) (ver-jin-ee-AY-na) | PHYSVV3 |
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| Common Name: False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant |
| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Bright pink selection propagated by cuttings. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PILEA microphylla 'Variegata'
(py-LEE-ah) (mik-ro-FIL-a) | PILEMV3 |
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| Common Name: Artillery Fern |
| Description: Small plant with watery-succulent stems and tiny leaves variegated with white. Great filler. |
| Zone: 10 |
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PLATYCODEN grandiflorus 'Fuji White'
(plat-ee-KO-don) | PLATFW3 |
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| Common Name: Balloon Flower |
| Description: Pure white, bell-shaped flowers on dark green foliage. Very showy in a mixed border. |
| Zone: 3 |
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PLATYCODON grandiflorus apoyama albus 'Fairy Snow'
(plat-ee-KO-don) | PLATFS5 |
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| Common Name: Balloon Flower |
| Description: A delightful plant with delicate, blue veined, white flowers. |
| Zone: 4 |
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