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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 34.98 |
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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 17.98 |
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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. |
| 24" HT 24.98 |
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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! |
24" Ht 29.98
36" Ht 34.98 |
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Campsis radicans 'Flava'
Trumpet Vine |
ZONE 3, HT 15-30', SP 1-2', SUN
This vigorous clinging vine will quickly establish itself on a wall or fence. 'Flava' has yellow trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the summer. Prune this plant back in the spring or summer to keep it in check. |
| 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 34.98 |
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Clematis 'Carnaby'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-9, HT 6-8', SUN/PART SUN
One of the few clematis that is shade tolerant. Raspberry pink flowers have a dark pink stripe down each petal. Blooms from late spring to late summer. |
| 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 'Duchess of Edinburg' Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 6-8', SUN
This climber blooms in May and June and is covered in pure white rosette shaped flowers measuring 4-6" wide. Perfect for a trellis at the back of your garden or let it climb over your arbor. This clematis will grow best if lightly pruned in early spring. Simply remove crossing shoots and any other growth necessary to maintain an attractive form.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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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 |
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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 22.98 |
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Clematis 'Gipsy Queen'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 10-12', SUN
A vigorous climber blooming from summer into fall. Velvety flowers are 4" wide, starting the season deep red and fading to plum . Reliably blooms a second time in September. The vine can spread up to 4' wide. Prune back to 12" each spring.
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| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 8-10', SUN/PT SUN
Beautiful creamy white flowers smother dark green foliage in May and June. Blooms measure 5" across and have soft yellow centers. Blooms are produced on the current season's growth, so prune this vine when it is still dormant.
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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 '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 19.98 |
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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 19.98 |
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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 'Proteus'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 10-12', SUN
A showy variety with soft pink blooms in May/June and August/September. Double flowers bloom on old wood in early summer, and semi-double and single flowers bloom on new growth in late summer. No pruning is required other than removing dead growth as needed. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Romona'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4-8, HT 10-12', SUN
The flowers on this vine are a beautiful lavender-blue with dark anthers. Blooms July through September. Prune branches back 5-8" in early spring. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Red Cardinal'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 8-12", SUN
Velvety dark crimson flowers bloom in June and July. Flowers measure up to 6" across. A great choice if you are looking to add dramatic color to your landscape. Prune back to new buds at base of last year's stems in April. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis tanqutica 'Aureolin'
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 3, HT 10-12', SUN/PT SHADE
A beautiful yellow flowering Clematis that can be used as a vine or as a sprawling shrub. Bell-shaped flowers bloom in June and then again in October. Feathery seedheads will add a unique interest to your garden after the blooms have gone by. |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis 'Violet Stargazer’
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 8-10', SUN/PT SHADE
Stunning deep purple Flowers with broad white veining and dark centers. Blooms from June-September. Needs simple pruning each spring; cut back old growth to just above new growth in early spring and be rewarded with tons of blooms! |
| 2 Yr 19.98 |
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Clematis viticella 'Walenburg’
Clematis Vine |
ZONE 4, HT 10-12', SUN
You will love this vine in July and August when it is covered with bright red blooms. Flowers have white centers and white shading along veins. Very vigorous and sure to make a statement. Prune back to 12" each spring. |
| 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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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 17.98 |
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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 17.98 |
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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. |
1 Gal 9.98 |
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Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese Spurge |
ZONE 3, HT 6-10", SHADE
A good groundcover for your shade garden. Glossy leaves on erect stems are attractive all year with white flowers on short panicles in the late spring. Needs rich soil. Protect from winter sun. |
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. |
| 36” Spd 22.98 |
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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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Thymus praecox ‘Pink Chintz' Creeping Thyme |
ZONE 3-8, HT 2", SUN
Salmon pink flowers over wooly foliage. Plant in dry soil. |
| 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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Waldsteinia ternata
Barren Strawberry |
ZONE 4-8, HT 6", SUN/PART SUN
A woodland groundcover with yellow, strawberry-like flowers from April through June over handsome, mid-green foliage. Will spread somewhat slowly by surface runners, fruit are inedible. |
3" Pot 3.98
1 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. |
| 60" Ht 44.98 |
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