Plant Sale Plants 2013 Perennials

Double Bubblemint Agastache cana An attractive, upright clump of dark green leaves. Loose spikes of tubular, curved rich pink flowers mid-summer to fall. Intense bubblegum aroma when foliage is handled. Hummingbird magnet. Mature Height: 2-3‘ Mature Spread: 18-24" Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Grape-leaved Anemone Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' Soft pink, single flowers on wiry stems above a broad clump of large, grape-like leaves. Great fall-blooming plant for sun to part shade. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 18-24" Exposure: Sun to Shade Water Requirements: Medium

Dwarf Red Columbine Aquilegia canadensis "Little Lanterns" Rounded, deeply lobed leaves grow from a central crown to form a clean, compact mound. Numerous shooting-star shaped flowers with yellow petals and scarlet-red spurs appear above the foliage in spring, earlier than most other columbines. Mature Height: 12-18” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Shade Water Requirements: Medium

Redleaf Pigsqueak Bergenia cordifolia "Winterglut" Multi-season interest. Large fleshy leaves are purplish-burgundy, showy pink trumpet-shaped flowers in spring on leafless stalks. Leaves turn bright red in fall and persist through winter. Mature Height: 12-15” Mature Spread: 12-15” Exposure: Sun to Shade Water Requirements: Medium

Prairie Winecups Callirhoe involucrata A low mound of trailing stems with rounded, rich green leaves and vivid, reddish-purple cup-shaped flowers. Will cascade over rocks or walls, or scramble through other plants. Mature Height: 6-12” Mature Spread: 2-3’ Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Purple Mountain Sun Daisy Osteospermum barberiae compactum "Purple Mountain“ This hardy daisy from the highlands of southern Africa forms evergreen clumps of foliage that become completely covered with bright purple daisies from April through June. Mature Height: 8-10”Mature Spread: 10-12” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

Painted Daisy Chrysanthemum coccineum Stout stems with narrow, dark green leaves and umbrella-like clusters of vivid orange or yellow flowers in mid to late summer. Butterfly magnet! Mature Height: 18-36” Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Curly-leaf Sea Kale Crambe maritima A large perennial with large, bold, sharply toothed blue-green foliage. Enormous panicles of small white flowers. Leaves are edible prepared the same as garden kale. Mature Height: 2’ Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Magic Fountains Delphinium Delphinium sp Magic Fountains Delphinium Delphinium sp. Sturdy flower stems bear spikes of stunning blooms in all shades of blue, lavender, and white, often with contrasting eyes in June and July. Mature Height: 24-30“ Mature Spread: 14-18“ Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Coral Canyon Twinspur Diascia integerrima "Coral Canyon" Soft pink, oval-shaped flowers form a cloud over the plant. Blooms all summer. Mature Height: 15” Mature Spread: 12” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis Arching stems of nodding, pink heart-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer over a clump of deeply cut, rich green foliage. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Shade Water Requirements: Moderate

Sunset Foxglove Digitalis obscura Willow-like, narrow leaves, erect stems with spikes of dark orange, tubular flowers with spotted throats arranged on one side of the flower stalk. Mature Height: 14-24” Mature Spread: 15-20” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Ruby Star Coneflower Echinacea purpurea "Ruby Star" Large, deep green leaves, large, daisy-type carmine-red flowers with coppery-orange bristly cones on stout stems in mid to late summer. Attractive to butterflies and birds. Mature Height: 3’ Mature Spread: 2’ Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Moderate to low

Red Feather Bugloss Echium amoenum "Red Feathers“ Upright, leafy stalks ending in spikes of rusty-red blooms grow from a crown of foliage from spring through summer. Mature Height: 12-20” Mature Spread: 12-15” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet Epilobium canum garettii "Orange Carpet“ (Zauschneria garrettii) Outstanding performer. Bright orange-red tubular flowers in late summer to fall on slender, hairy stems with light-green leaves. Will cascade over rocks and walls. Hummingbirds love it! Mature Height: 6” Mature Spread: 10-20” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Alpine Willowherb Epilobium fleischeri Gray-green leaves on reddish stems, dainty pink flowers produced spring to fall, narrow cylindrical seed heads split open to display silvery tufted seeds. Mature Height: 12-18” Mature Spread: 8-10” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Ballerina Cranesbill Geranium cinereum "Ballerina“ Shapely, thick mounds of bright green, deeply divided leaves hug the ground. Lilac-pink flowers with a distinct dark purple eye and purple veining are held in delicate sprays above the foliage during summer. Mature Height: 8” Mature Spread: 12-15” Exposure: Adaptable Water Requirements: Moderate

Prairie Smoke Avens Geum triflorum Rosettes of downy, fern-like grayish green leaves produce slim, slightly arching stems with three nodding flowers in late spring followed by rose-pink feathery seed heads. Mature Height: 6-12” Mature Spread: 6-12” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

“Snow Angel” Coral Bells Heuchera sanguinea "Snow Angel" Rounded, broadly lobed leaves with creamy variegation form tidy clumps. Slender spikes of dainty pinkish-red or coral flowers bloom above the foliage from late spring into summer. Mature Height: 12-18” Mature Spread: 10-15” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Variegated Iris Iris pallida "Variegata" Long, linear leaves with cream-colored longitudinal stripes. Large grape-scented, lavender blossoms in late spring. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

Regal Torch Lily Kniphofia caulescens Rich, blue, narrow grass-like foliage in thick clumps. Spikes of flowers are composed of tubular florets in coral, fading to yellow, and open from the bottom of the spike upwards. A hummingbird magnet in mid to late summer. Mature Height: 3-4’ Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

English Lavender Lavandula augustifolia "Hidcote" Thin spikes of dark purple-violet flowers above needle-like, silvery foliage. Very aromatic. Keep crowns of plants dry to prevent crown rot. Mature Height: 8-12” Mature Spread: 8-12” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Native Gayfeather/Blazing Star Liatris punctata Many stiff, upright stems arising from a leafy crown, each stem having narrow, linear leaves. Fuzzy lavender flowers occur in compact spikes at the top of each stem in late summer to fall. Butterfly magnet! Mature Height: 12-18” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

“Avalanche” White Dwarf Sun Daisy Osteospermum "Avalanche“ Nearly succulent, evergreen leaves, topped by shimmering, 3" white daisies spring-fall. Mature Height: 10-12” Mature Spread: 12-15” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

“Kansas” Peony Paeonia lactiflora "Kansas“ Large, double bright red fragrant flowers above a dense, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Blooms in summer. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 2-3’ Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Medium

Duchesse de Nemours Peony Paeonia lactiflora "Duchesse de Nemours"  Large, double cream-white fragrant flowers above a dense, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Blooms in summer. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 2-3’ Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Medium

Sarah Bernhardt Peony Paeonia lactiflora "Sarah Bernhardt"  Large, double pink fragrant flowers above a dense, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Blooms in summer. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 2-3’ Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Medium

Scarlet Bugler Penstemon Penstemon barbatus  Loose spikes of bright-red tubular flowers on tall stalks. Basal foliage is gray-green and somewhat evergreen. Hummingbird magnet! Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

“Prairie Jewel” Penstemon Penstemon grandiflorus "Prairie Jewel“ Spikes of giant flowers ranging from pure white through lavender, rose pink, and deep purple-violet in summer. Silvery foliage rosettes are attractive all year. Mature Height: 2-3’ Mature Spread: 8-12” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Red Rocks Penstemon Penstemon x mexicali "Red Rocks"  Narrow, dark green leaves form an attractive mound. A constant succession of bright rose-pink flowers all summer. Very hardy. Mature Height: 12-15” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium caeruleum   Upright clumps of feather-like leaves. Clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, blue-lavender flowers blooming late spring through mid-summer. Mature Height: 18-24” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Shade to part sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Wooly Cinquefoil Potentilla hippiana Bright yellow flowers on slender stalks in mid-summer above a rounded clump of downy, silver-green leaves. Great in rock gardens. Mature Height: 12-18” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Drumstick Primrose Primula denticulata  A rounded cluster of funnel-shaped, lavender to white flowers on wiry stalks above a clump of light green, lettuce-like leaves in early spring. Mature Height: 6-12” Mature Spread: 8-12” Exposure: Shade Water Requirements: Moderate

Lacy Self-Heal Prunella lancinata Dark green, lobed, furry leaves form a dense mat. Rose pink flowers in summer on short stalks have papery bracts. Mature Height: 8-12” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun to filtered shade Water Requirements: Low

Pasqueflower Prunella lancinata Silvery, furry buds open to cup-shaped purple flowers with prominent yellow stamens in spring. Attractive fuzzy seed heads. Deeply cut, soft lacy foliage. Mature Height: 8-12” Mature Spread: 8-12” Exposure: Adaptable Water Requirements: Low

Cherry Skullcap Scutellaria suffrutescens Cupped, oval, dark green leaves on twiggy stems, with tubular, upright cherry-red blossoms all season long. Very unique. Mature Height: 6-12” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Alpine Betony Stachys monneri "Hummelo“ A dense clump formed of long, narrow leaves. Numerous spikes of bright lavender-pink flowers in mid-summer. Very showy. Mature Height: 18-24” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Medium

Yellow Meadowrue Thalictrum flavum glaucum Rounded, deeply lobed bluish-green leaves form a thick clump with stout, lightly branched stalks with airy powder puffs of yellow flowers in summer. Mature Height: 3-4’ Mature Spread: 25” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Moderate

“Red Fox” Speedwell Veronica spicata "Red Fox"  An upright clump of rich green foliage with slender spikes of vibrant rose-red flowers. A great cut flower. Mature Height: 9-12” Mature Spread: 6-12” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Moderate

Ground Cover/Low Growers

Bronze Carpet Bugle Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' A great groundcover with reddish-purple scalloped leaves that form a dense carpet. Short spikes of small violet-blue flowers in late spring. Leaves turn bronze in fall. Mature Height: 4-6" Mature Spread: 12-15" Exposure: Adaptable Water Requirements: Medium

Leadwort Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Striking cobalt-blue flowers in mid to late summer, shiny green leaves form an attractive groundcover. Turns bright red in fall. Mature Height: 8-12”Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Adaptable Water Requirements: Low

“Purple Dragon” Spotted Dead Nettle Lamium maculatum "Purple Dragon" A thick bed of spreading silvery-white leaves with a dark green edge. Small spikes of tubular pale pink flowers in early to late spring. Lights up a shady area! Mature Height: 6-12” Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Shade Water Requirements: Medium

‘Little Plum’ Bitterroot or Cliff Maid Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum' Rosettes of fleshy, evergreen leaves give year round interest. Pink to salmon flowers appear in late spring to early summer. These plants must have well drained soil and are ideal for rock gardens or even cracks in stone walls. Mature Height: 4-6” Mature Spread: 6-8” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

“Turquoise Tails” Stonecrop Sedum sediforme "Turquoise Tails" Bright blue, burro's tail-like foliage grows in robust, compact mounds, highlighted with upright stems with bright yellow flowers in summer. A great groundcover. Mature Height: 4-6” Mature Spread: 8-12” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Partridge Feather Tanacetum densum amani Grown primarily for its finely cut, silvery-white foliage, resembling a tuft of delicately curled feathers. Short stems with button-like gold flowers in midsummer. Protect crowns from excess moisture to prevent rot. Mature Height: 6-8” Mature Spread: 8-12” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Turkish Speedwell Veronica liwanensis Evergreen groundcover with small, shiny rounded leaves and masses of tiny, bright blue flowers in spring. Great for between pavers and in rock gardens. Lighter blooms throughout summer. Mature Height: 1-2” Mature Spread: 15-18” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

Creeping Speedwell Veronica repens A great groundcover or paving-stone filler for shady areas. Small, sky-blue, bell-shaped flowers in late spring on a mat of bright green leaves held tightly to the ground on trailing stems. Mature Height: 1-2” Mature Spread: 15-18” Exposure: Shade to part shade Water Requirements: Medium

Corsican Violets Viola corsica Prolific purple-blue violets above a tuft of rich green foliage from early spring to late summer. Reseeds. Very cute! Mature Height: 6-8” Mature Spread: 6-8” Exposure: Sun to shade Water Requirements: Moderate

Ornamental Grasses

Variegated Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora "Avalanche" An upright-arching clump with long, slender, rich green blades with a stripe of white running down the center. Airy plumes of purplish-green flowers in early summer, changing to buff stalks that persist through winter. Mature Height: 3-4’ Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low

Korean Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis brachytricha A clump-forming grass with stiff, upright foliage, and plumy flowers of pinkish tan. Stems more spreading than Karl Forester Reed Grass, with larger flowers. Mature Height: 3-4’ Mature Spread: 12-15” Exposure: Sun to part sun Water Requirements: Low to moderate

Little Bluestem “Blaze” Schizachyrium scoparium "Blaze"  A clump forming grass with blue-gray blades that turn copper red in fall and golden orange in winter. Delicate tan airy flowers appear in fall all along the stems. Mature Height: 3-4’ Mature Spread: 18-24” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

“Heavy Metal” Switchgrass Panicum virgatum "Heavy Metal" One of the best ornamental grasses for Cheyenne. Beautiful metallic blue leaves in stiff upright clumps, which are topped by delicate, airy pink flowers in fall. Mature Height: 3-4’ Mature Spread: 1-2’ Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low

Minature Fountain Grass Penniesetum alopecuroides "Little Bunny"  A tight, very uniform mound of slender, rich green blades, Slender stems with light tan, bottlebrush flowers are produced just above the foliage in late summer. A great ornamental grass for small gardens. Very cute! Mature Height: 1-2’ Mature Spread: 12-18” Exposure: Sun Water Requirements: Low