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Ajuga 'Bronze
Beauty'
Bugleweed |
| ZONE 3-10, HT 8", SUN/PART SUN Deep bronze foliage and blue flowers in spring, aggressive enough to out-compete weeds! Very versatile and tough. |
3" Pot 3.98
Flat (18 Pots) 59.98 |
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Ajuga 'Chocolate
Chip'
Bugleweed |
ZONES 4-9, HT 3-5", SUN/SHADE
A versatile and
bullet-proof groundcover with chocolate foliage and shining,
lacey, blue flowers that attract butterflies. Originating from a nursery in Italy. |
3" Pot 3.98
Flat (18 Pots) 59.98 |
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Akebia quinata Fiveleaf Akebia |
ZONE 5, HT 20-40', SP 20-40', SUN/SHADE This attractive deciduous vine has dark blue-green foliage. Fragrant chocolate-purple flowers appear in mid spring. This fast growing vine will cover a structure in the sun or shade. |
| 36" Ht 29.98 |
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Ampelopsis brevipedunculata
'Elegans'
Elegans Porcelain Berry |
ZONE 4, HT VARIABLE, SUN
This attractive vine has been
drawing attention to itself since we planted it in the
lathe area several years ago. A vigorous vine with leaves
that are greenish white and tinged pinkish when they emerge
in spring. Foliage becomes variegated with white as they
mature. Produces 1/4" multicolored, blue, aqua, yellow
and lilac berries that will attract the birds. |
36" Ht 29.98 |
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry |
ZONE 2, HT 6-12", SP 4-6', SUN/PART SUN Outstanding ground cover. Has been called "the prettiest, sturdiest, and most reliable groundcover". Glossy bright green to dark green leaves in summer, bronze to reddish in fall and winter. Small, urn-shaped white tinged pink flowers in spring. |
| 10” Spd 22.98 |
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| Aristolochia durior
Dutchman's Pipe |
ZONE 4, HT 30', SP 30', SUN/SHADE This is the vine everyone has been asking for! You've seen its huge heart shaped leaves climbing up porches of old Vermont farmhouses. One of our favorites is at the Basin Harbor Club. A vigorous twining vine with small green-brown flowers resembling Meerschaum pipes, hence the name. |
| 36" HT 39.98 |
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Campsis radicans
Trumpetcreeper |
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ZONE 4, HT 30-40', SP 30-40', SUN Vigorous growing
vine. Trumpet shaped orange to scarlet flowers in midsummer.
No supports needed. Spectacular in bloom! |
36" Ht 34.98 |
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Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' Trumpet Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 30-40', SUN/PART SHADE This vigorous climber has large bright red flowers with an orange center that emerge in late summer. A wonderful choice for hummingbirds. |
| 36" Ht 34.98 |
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Campsis radicans 'Summer Snowfall' Summer Snowfall Trumpet Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 40-50', SP 40-50', SUN
Like other Trumpet vines it's a vigorous grower. What makes this Campsis unique is the splash of white variegation on the foliage mixed with the big, orange, tubular flowers. |
| 36" Ht 39.98 |
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Clematis 'American Beauty' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 6-8', PT/FULL SUN This long blooming clematis produces pink-blue flowers with a magenta bar fading to white at the tips of the petals. It can be used as a cut flower and is also good for container growing. Blooms June-August on new growth. In early May, prune back last year's growth to just above where the new buds appear.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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| Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 6-8', SUN Beautiful, large, soft rosy-pink flowers with golden stamens in summer. Prune hard in April.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis
'Etiole Violette'
Clematis Vine |
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ZONES 4-8, HT 10-12', SUN
Deep purple flowers appear in June and July, 2-4” across. Very prolific bloomer, with 80-100% coverage during peak bloom time! Prune hard in April, cut back to 2'. |
| 2 Yr 22.98 |
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Clematis 'Fairy Dust' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, 10-12', PT/FULL SUN Beautiful 4" light lavender flowers with a dark center appear June-September. Remove old growth each spring to allow room for the current season's stems room to grow.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Henryi' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 10-12', SUN Introduced in 1858, one of the oldest hybrids. Very large, pure white flowers bloom in May and June. Prune branches back 5-8" in early spring.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Huldine' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 10-12', PT/FULL SUN Pearly white flowers are 4-5" across and open with a pale pink hue. Blooms July-September. Old growth needs to be pruned off in early May to give this clematis a fresh start each season.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis
'Jackmanii'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 3-8, HT 12-15', SUN
An old farmyard favorite. Through
July and August, this sturdy vine is a mass of violet-purple
flowers. Prune to 2' in March. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 3-8, HT 12-15", SUN An improved form of the ever popular 'Jackmanii'. 5-7" dark blue-purple flowers appear in June and July. Prune back in spring to just above new growth. |
| 2 Yr 22.98 |
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Clematis 'Konigskind Climador' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 3-4', SUN A rich purplish-blue flower that is in bloom from June to September! This variety blooms on new wood only, so cut it down to 18" in late April or early May. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Lanuginosa Candida' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 10-12', SUN Pure white flowers have cream colored centers. It is a profuse bloomer in July, August and September. Blooms on old wood, so prune dead and weak stems in late April to early May, and other stems as needed to keep it under control. |
| 2 Yr 22.98 |
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Clematis
'Miss Bateman'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-9, HT 8-10', SUN
This clematis has 3-4" white flowers with red stamens. It blooms in spring with some repeat blooming, so prune out dead and weak stems in late winter or early spring and prune remaining stems to highest pairs of strong buds. As with most clematis, it prefers cool roots and has average water requirements. |
| 2 Yr 22.98 |
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Clematis
'Niobe'
Clematis Vine |
ZONES 4-8, HT 4-6', FULL SUN Everyone describes this as “the very best red.” Flowers open to a ruby red contrasted with pale yellow stamens. Blooms profusely for most of the summer. Prune to 2’ in April. |
| 2 Yr 22.98 |
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Clematis
paniculata
Sweet Autumn Vine |
ZONE 3-8, HT 15-20', SUN
Interesting foliage with small, fragrant white flowers in August and September. A vigorous grower, it works well if planted near a darker background, such as an evergreen hedge, to better show off the flowers. |
| 2 Yr 22.98 |
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Clematis
'Pink Champagne'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 7-8’, SUN Pretty, deep dogwood-pink flowers appear in May and June then bloom again in August and September. Produces flowers on old wood, so prune only moderately. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Sprinkles' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 10-12, SUN Outstanding magenta red flowers with speckled white bar on each petal. Prized for its long bloom time -- June to September -- and its strong growing habit. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis viticella 'Madame Julia Correvom’
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 3, HT 8-10', SUN/PART SUN Vibrant wine red flowers get to be 4" across. Blooms mid to late summer. In early spring, prune back to highest set of live buds. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 3-8, HT 8-10', PT/FULL SUN A hardy clematis with small purple double nodding flowers. Blooms July-September. Each spring prune back the previous season's growth to just above where the new buds appear. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Convallaria majalis
Lily of the Valley |
ZONE 3-7, HT 6-12”, PART SUN/SHADE
Tiny white bell-shaped flowers, borne in terminal racemes are waxy and very fragrant in late spring. All parts, particularly the red berries, are toxic if eaten. |
3" Pot 3.98
Flat (18 Pots) 59.98 |
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Convallaria majalis
'Rosea'
Lily of the Valley |
ZONE 3-7, HT 6-12”, PART SUN/SHADE
Tiny, delicate pink bell-shaped flowers are borne on arching stems. The fragrance will waft through your woodland garden. All parts are toxic if eaten, especially the red berries. |
| 4" Pot 7.98 |
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Cornus canadensis Bunchberry |
ZONE 2, HT 4-6", SP 3-4', SHADE The leaf and flowers of bunchberry are clearly members of the Dogwood family. White flowers in spring followed by clusters of bright red edible berries in late summer. A good native groundcover for a damp woodland garden or partially shaded bog. |
| 1 Gal 24.98 |
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Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' Moonshadow Euonymous |
ZONE 4, HT 2-3', SP 3-5', SUN The incredible variegation of this plant accompanied by its tight mounding habit makes this plant a favorite in several garden locals. |
| 12" Ht 24.98 |
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| Euonymus fortunei 'Vegetus' Wintercreeper |
ZONE 4, HT VARIABLE, SP VARIABLE, SUN/SHADE
This evergreen glossy-leafed climber is hard to find anymore. It can grow as a groundcover or as a vine if trained. Give it quite a bit of room. Due to the propagation success from our specimen you too can own its offspring. |
| 12" Spd 24.98 |
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Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff |
ZONE 4-8, HT 10-12", PART SUN Beautiful ground cover with whirls of bright green leaves and delicate white flowers in May. Used to make the German "May Wine". Leaves are dried for potpourri. |
3" Pot 3.98
Flat (18 Pots) 59.98 |
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| Gaultheria procumbens Wintergreen |
ZONE 3, HT 6", SP 3-4', SUN/PART SUN A creeping evergreen ground cover that prefers shady moist areas. Leathery leaves turn red in cold weather and red berries are produced in the fall. Leaves and berries taste like wintergreen. Small pink flowers. |
10” Spd 24.98 |
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Hydrangea petiolaris
Climbing Hydrangea |
ZONE 4, HT 30', SP VARIABLE, SUN/SHADE
This vigorous
vine graces the corner of our garden shop with clusters
of white flowers and shiny flat leaves. Its exfoliating
bark adds winter interest. Climbs well, but we have also
seen it used as a ground cover. Seems to prefer light
shade best. |
15” Ht 29.98
24"Spd 44.98 |
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| Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' Honeysuckle Vine |
ZONE 3, HT 25-30', SP 25-30', SUN/SHADE A wonderful vine for the trellis or arbor. A favorite of hummingbirds! Vigorous and hardy, it prunes easily to keep in bounds. We have also seen it used as a mounding/trailing shrub. Begins blooming in early summer and continues all season long on new growth. |
24" Ht 34.98
36" Ht 39.98 |
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Mitchella repens Partridge Berry |
ZONE 3, HT 3", SHADE This native, very low growing evergreen ground cover has glossy deep green leaves with a hint of white in the veins. The tiny pale pink fragrant flowers become the 1/4" drupe that the wildlife will love. Prefers rich, well drained acidic soils. |
1 Gal 14.98 |
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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'
Green Carpet Japanese Spurge |
ZONE 3, HT 6-10", SHADE Forms a dense groundcover in full shade where nothing else will grow. Sturdy stems with small white flowers in spring do not flop over. Deep green evergreen foliage looks great year round. Drought tolerant and great for erosion control. |
3" Pot 3.98
Flat (18 Pots) 59.98 |
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy |
ZONE 4, HT 40-50', SP 40-50', SUN/PART SUN Beautiful foliage in spring and summer turns to orange-red in autumn. Clings to stone, brick, or concrete. Keep off clapboards. Has blue-black berries that the birds enjoy. |
| 24” Spd 24.98 |
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| Thymus praecox ‘Albus’ Creeping Thyme |
ZONE 5-9, HT 1-2”, SUN Delicate, white, star-shaped flowers really stand out against the tiny bright green leaves on this miniscule ground cover. Adorable! Blooms July to August. Foliage is fragrant. |
| Plug 1.29 |
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Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ Creeping Thyme |
ZONE 4/5-9, HT 1-2”, SUN Our favorite creeping thyme. This very vigorous grower has beautiful crimson flowers. Bees love it! |
Plug 1.29
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| Thymus praecox ‘Hartington Silver’ Creeping Thyme |
ZONE 4-9, HT 1-2”, SUN Tiny green leaves are edged in gold. Makes a lovely groundcover or use between stepping stones. Pale pink flowers appear above the foliage in summer. |
| Plug 1.29 |
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Thymus praecox ‘Minus’ Creeping Thyme |
ZONE 5-9, HT 1”, SUN Very tiny leaves on a dense, ground-hugging plant. Pink flowers appear July to August. |
Plug 1.29
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| Thymus praecox ‘Nutmeg’ Creeping Thyme |
ZONE 5-9, HT 1-2”, SUN Profuse carmine pink flowers in July to August over a tight mat of dark green flolage. One of the reddest creeping thymes! |
| Plug 1.29 |
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Thymus praecox‘Pseudolanuginosis’
Wooly Thyme |
ZONE 5-9, HT 1”, SUN/PART SUN This groundcover grew in our herb display garden for years (until a chipmunk completely uprooted it!) and we often saw customers stoop to pet it. Tiny, gray-green leaves are as soft as wool. A great spreader, particularly over low stone walls. Does not like wet spots, or to be stepped upon. |
| Plug 1.29 |
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Vinca minor
Periwinkle |
ZONE 4-9, HT 4-8”, PART SUN/SHADE
Trailing hardy evergreen with shiny dark green leaves and periwinkle blue flowers from late spring into summer. Blooms better with more sun. One of the best groundcovers for shady places. |
3" Pot 3.98
Flat (18 Pots) 59.98 |
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Wisteria floribunda
Purple Japanese Wisteria |
ZONE 5, HT 30’ A stout vine that climbs by twining stems. Fast growing up to 30'. Flowers are violet to violet-blue. These are clones from the ancient vines growing at our nursery. |
| 24" Ht 29.98 |
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Wisteria macrostachys 'Aunt Dee' Aunt Dee Wisteria |
ZONE 4, HT 50-60', SP 50-60', SUN Give this Wisteria a strong structure to engulf and enjoy the light purple flowers in late spring/early summer. |
60"Ht 119.98 |
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