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Kamtschatka Goatsbeard

Aruncus dioicus kamtschaticus is similar in almost every way to Aruncus dioicus but mainly is shorter by about 18”-24”. Hence it’s other common name….Dwarf Goatsbeard. 

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Silver Sage

Salvia argentea (Silver Sage) is a clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial that is native to the Mediterranean area (southern Europe to northern Africa). Unlike most

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Brass Buttons

Leptinella squalida……Tiny gold flowers give this plant its common name of Brass Buttons and is typically used as a ground cover for small areas or

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Songbird Mix Columbine

Aquilegia caerulea Songbird Mix was hybridized for a compact habit and large, long spurred flowers, “Songbird Mix” are among the showiest of all columbines. The

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Summit Basket of Gold

Aurinia saxatilis Summit is a low growing, spreading perennial that produces a profuse spring bloom of bright yellow flowers that are particularly attractive in rock

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Tidal Pool Speedwell

Veronica x Tidal Pool (PP23341) is a hybrid prostrate speedwell, selected from a cross made at the Chicago Botanic Garden in 2007 between Veronica armena and Veronica pectinata ‘Rosea’,

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Purple Gem Rockcress

Aubrieta x Whitewell Gem, sometimes sold as Purple Gem, is a cheerful ground cover, and a great candidate for edging your paths or tucking into stone walls if

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Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus or Alpine Aster is a touch of spring happiness. Native to the mountains of Europe, including the Alps and Pyrenees, it typically grows

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