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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

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

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

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


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

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

Campsis radicans
Trumpetcreeper

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


 

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 

 

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

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.     

2 Yr                          19.98

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.     

2 Yr                          19.98

Clematis 'Etiole Violette'
Clematis Vine

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

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.   

2 Yr                          19.98

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.         

2 Yr                          19.98

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.

2 Yr                          19.98

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
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

 
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

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

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

 
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

 
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

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

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


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


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


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


 
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


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

 
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

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

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    


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    

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    
                                 

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    

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    

 
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

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

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