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Garrya fremontii is found growing in chaparral woodlands, canyons and slopes, foothills, and mountain forests throughout its native range from Southern Washington through Oregon and into Southern California. Glossy, dark green, evergreen leaves are the backdrop for pinkish-yellow, 2 – 5 inches long, late winter catkins. Fremontii's leaves are less wavy than...

Variegated cream and green leaves with a prominent blush of pink are as showy as the red and purple flowers. The leaves are an impressionist's delight! Lax stems cascade wonderfully. No afternoon sun, please. Plant the crown 4" below the soil level for added winter hardiness. With occasional organic fertilizer, your...

In summer/late summer, noticeably large pure white funnel-shaped bells hang downward on sturdy tall stems. The flowers keep that "impending bloom" appearance, not entirely opening out. Theatrically ensconce it with dark-foliaged plants to appreciate its beauteous white. And so fragrant! The dried stems are useful in arrangements, too! South African...

This rarely offered selection from Fairmeadows Nursery was selected for its disease resistance. Live a little and try something new for a landmark, a screen, a hedge, or a hedgerow for wildlife cover — broadleaf evergreen with glossy, leathery, wavy leaves. Early spring brings ~10-inch-long "silk tassels," like tinsel draping the tree. Mature size: 6-9...

Reddish-purple silky 8" tassles profusely adorn this glossy-leaved evergreen 8'x 8' shrub that is perfect for screening off the unsightly while creating a good deal of beauty at the same time. Mature size: 8 in T x W Minimum temperature: 0° F

Azure-blue, 3–4"-long, upward-facing trumpets (the better to see their green-speckled interiors) bloom May to June above a mound of light green, glossy, evergreen leaves that hug the soil. Provide gritty soil, moisture and a lot of sun. This is a rare and amazing gift from the Alps. Mature size: 2-4 in T x 12-18 in...

A Western Oregon native bulb, Fritillaria affinis comes from grassy meadows. Beautiful mottled green and purple nodding bells reveal large golden stamens from between the pointed petals. This is an exquisite find when hiking through a warm, sloping meadow. Tall, slender and elegant. Available for shipping once dormant, August - February It's imperative...

Slender flowers with red sepals and purple corollas bloom throughout the season amid handsome purple-tinged foliage. Plant the crown 3-5 inches below the soil level for added winter hardiness, and with occasional organic fertilizer, your plant will be robust and floriferous. Mature size: Arching form to 4 ft tall Minimum temperature:...

Intensely blue, fine, stiff blades stay bright throughout the season with no browning. Intersperse among plants with similar requirements to visually hold the garden together, or plant close together for a tufted carpet. Mature size: 6–12 inches T & W. Minimum temperature: -30° F

In this mixture, solitary, nodding, bell-shaped flowers vary widely from reddish-purple, faintly checkered green to pure white. It's best in the woodland garden at the edge of the shade with cool soil during our hot summers. The name, Fritillaria, comes from the Latin, fritillus, meaning "dice-box," presumably referring to the...

Beautiful, foot-long silky tassels adorn this evergreen native in late winter (Jan-Feb in the PNW). Perfect for informal screening, it is already dense, but also very amenable to formative pruning in April or May. The bush is not crazy about wind — a little protection is good. And don't despair, it...

Dark pink flowers bloom constantly on this 2–4 inch tall, evergreen spreader — a good ground cover for quick cover and erosion control. Minimum temperature: -20° F

Enchanting nodding bells of pale celadon ascend the tall slender stems of this charming harbinger of spring. Take a peek inside the bloom to view the delicate mauve-brown netting inscribed beneath. It's imperative that Fritillaria bulbs are kept evenly moist and not allowed to desiccate. Not available for shipping. Mature size:...

Mainly grown for the terrific scalloped felted foliage, of sage-green, which maintains color and dense form throughout the growing season. The low mounded foliage is complemented by pale lavender flowers with prominent purple veining that usually bloom once in late spring to early summer. Autumn foliage turns an attractive golden...

Vibrant blue-violet flowers on dense plants 2' x 2' create lush waves in the border. Cut back mid-season for even more blooms. This plant, like most of the hardy geraniums, is thoroughly obliging in just ordinary garden soil and sun.The large 2" flowers are loved by butterflies. Often red foliage in...

This Ginkgo cultivar has cupped, upright, diminutive leaves that grow densely on closely-spaced branches. Its ultimate height is approximately three feet and it's very slow-growing—a good subject for bonsai—so plant it sooner rather than later. Use it for a tight space in any garden in need of a small but interesting little...