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Red Fox Katsura

Cercidiphyllum japonicum Red Fox ('Rotfuchs')

Flowers are insignificant but foliage emits a sweet fragrance Heart-shaped leaves emerge burgundy-purple with a contrasting yellow-green veining Leaf colour will fade to bluish-green by midsummer Narrow, vase-shaped, dense shrub widens with maturity Exfoliating gray-brown bark Gold, orange and red fall colours are heightened in slightly acidic soils Leaves emit an odour similar to cotton candy at certain times of the season Bloom Time: Spring

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Weeping Katsura

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula'

A unique crown of graceful, weeping branches Round to oval leaves emerge reddish-purple in the spring, maturing to medium green Fall foliage is a bright yellow Tiny red flowers are not showy Emits an odour similar to cotton candy at certain times of the season Bloom Time: Spring

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Hanna's Heart® Katsura

Cercidiphyllum japonicum Hanna's Heart® ('Biringer')

Upright, compact form of katsura Dark green heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in the fall A hardier strain of katsura, holding its leaves longer into the fall Bloom Time: Spring

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Red Valerian

Centranthus ruber

Fragrant carmine-rose star-shaped flower clusters Well-branched clumping perennial Grayish-green oval to lance-shaped leaves up to 10 cm long Excellent cut flower, dried or fresh Bloom Time: Summer

$15.95

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American Bittersweet

Celastrus scandens

Rapid growing woody vine Serrated yellowish-green leaves Flowers are greenish-white, followed by orange-yellow fruit Fruit splits open to reveal the scarlet fleshy berry-like seeds Bloom Time: May to June

$22.95

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American Chestnut

Castanea dentata

Oblong, toothed, dull green leaves Fall colour is shades of yellow Aromatic, creamy-yellow-white flowers clustered in slender catkins Small nuts are sweet and edible and encased in spiny burrs Bloom Time: June

$19.95

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Bluebeard

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Deep blue-purple flowers on the ends of the new growth in late summer Rounded shrub with fragrant bluish leaves with silvery undersides Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects Used as cut flowers Bloom Time: July to September

$24.95

Fox Sedge

Carex vulpinoidea

Slender upright, slightly arching sedge common to Ontario's wetlands Stems are bluish-green, triangular in cross-section Seed heads, at same height as the leaves, resemble a fox's tail Plants emerge from elevated tufts (tussocks) in or near standing water Bloom Time: May to July Grass Type: Cool Season

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Tussock Sedge

Carex stricta

AKA Carex elata Slender upright sedge with leaves and seeds growing off the same stems Stems are bluish-green, triangular in cross section Male and female blooms flower on separate spikes Plants emerge from elevated tufts (tussocks) in or near standing water Bloom Time: Summer Grass Type: Cool Season

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Awl Fruited Sedge

Carex stipata

Tuft-forming sedge with an upright, cascading habit Leaves are green, about 6 mm wide, triangular in cross section Brownish-green flower heads look like bushy foxtails Seed heads are erect, vertical, up to 8 cm long Possibly the most common sedge in Ontario wetlands Bloom Time: June Grass Type: Cool Season

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Plantain-leaved Sedge

Carex plantaginea

Semi-evergreen clump-forming sedge with a mounding habit Puckered leaves, unusually wide at 25 mm, are mostly green but purplish at the base Leaves are rippled and dimpled along the midribs Inconspicuous flowers are showy for a short time Bloom Time: Spring Grass Type: Cool Season

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Straw Hat Sedge

Carex pensylvanica 'Straw Hat'

Low green sedge with yellow flowers Partial sun to full shade Cool season grass Late spring blooms Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Ground cover Drought tolerant Low maintenance

$18.95

Everlime Weeping Sedge

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ('Everlime')

Sport of Carex 'Evergold' Extremely dense mound of evergreen foliage Dark green with lime yellow margins Grass Type: Cool season

$21.95

Everillo Weeping Sedge

Carex oshimensis EverColor® ('Everillo')

Sport of Carex 'Evergold' Small evergreen clump-forming grass with a mounding habit Bright-gold thin arching blades Grass Type: Cool season

$21.95

Striped Weeping Sedge

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

AKA Carex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' Small evergreen clump-forming grass with a mounding habit Fine leaves are creamy-yellow with narrow margins of green Small brownish flowers Bloom Time: Late spring Grass Type: Cool season

$18.95

Silver Sceptre Sedge

Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre'

Small semi-evergreen clump-forming sedge with a mounding, cascading habit Fine leaves are green with narrow margins of creamy-white Small brownish flowers Bloom Time: Late spring Grass Type: Cool season

$18.95

Ice Dance Sedge

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Small semi-evergreen dense clump-forming sedge with a mounding cascading habit Leaves are green with a margin of creamy-white Small brownish flowers Bloom Time: Late spring Grass Type: Cool Season

$18.95

Everglow Sedge

Carex morrowii EverColor® ('Everglow')

Small semi-evergreen dense clump-forming sedge with a mounding, cascading habit Multicoloured blades of green, white and soft orange The orange colour intensifies in autumn Bloom Time: Late spring Grass Type: Cool Season

$21.95

Bunny Blue™ Sedge

Carex laxiculmus Bunny Blue™ ('Hobb')

Low-growing mounding sedge Silvery-blue foliage Blades are 1.5 cm x 30 cm long Evergreen foliage with insignificant flowers Deer resistant Bloom Time: Late spring Grass Type: Cool Season

$20.95

Blue Zinger Sedge

Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger'

AKA Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' Forms a low arching mound of narrow blades, slightly wider than the species Leaves are green close to the crown of the plant and fade to light blue-gray toward the tips Spreads slowly by rhizomes, and can be used as a ground cover if given ample moisture Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Grass Type: Cool Season

$18.95

Bowles Golden Sedge

Carex elata 'Aurea'

AKA Carex stricta 'Aurea' Forms a clump of graceful arching fine foliage Fine leaf blades are bright golden-yellow with narrow green margins Narrow male brown flower spikes form above stalkless female green spikes Bloom Time: June Grass Type: Cool Season

$18.95

Gold Fountains™ Sedge

Carex dolichostachya Gold Fountains™ ('Kaga-nishiki')

Forms a tight clump of semi-evergreen narrow arching leaves Foliage is bright green with fine yellow margins Great border plant to brighten up shady areas Brown flowers are inconspicuous Bloom Time: May Grass Type: Cool Season

$18.95

Red Fox Sedge

Carex buchananii

Small clump-forming marginally-hardy sedge with a vertical habit Blade tips weep as the plant ages Very narrow leaves are coppery-brown with silvery-white tips Distinct 'curls' appear in the fall Grass Type: Cool Season

$18.95

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Appalachian Sedge

Carex appalachica

Forming dense clumps of narrow grass-like arching blades Green foliage Small, mostly inconspicuous flowers, are showy for a short time Tolerates dry shady sites Bloom Time: Spring Grass Type: Cool season

$16.95

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Yellow Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans 'Flava'

Terminal clusters of waxy trumpet-shaped butter-yellow flowers Long bean-like seed pods, 15 cm long, open when ripe Compound pinnate green leaves, 40 cm long Very aggressive, suckering by underground runners Clings to surfaces by aerial roots along its branches Bloom Time: July and sporadically until frost Flower Size: 8 cm

$22.95

Flamenco Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans 'Flamenco'

Terminal clusters of waxy trumpet-shaped red flowers Long bean-like seed pods, 15 cm long, open when ripe Compound pinnate green leaves, 40 cm long Very aggressive, suckering by underground runners Clings to surfaces by aerial roots along its branches Bloom Time: July and sporadically until frost Flower Size: 8 cm

$22.95

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Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans

AKA Bignonia radicans Terminal clusters of waxy trumpet-shaped red-orange flowers Long bean-like seed pods, 15 cm long, open when ripe Compound-pinnate green leaves, 40 cm long Very aggressive and suckers by underground runners Clings to surfaces by aerial roots along its branches Bloom Time: July and sporadically until frost Flower Size: 8 cm

$22.95

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Clustered Bellflower

Campanula glomerata 'Alba'

Clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers form loose globes Clusters can have up to 15 flowers each Low clumps of large forest-green leaves A prolific bloomer Attracts hummingbirds Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 70 cm

$16.95

Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris

AKA Caltha polypetala Numerous, waxy, yellow, buttercup-like flowers Kidney-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, up to 10 cm long, form low mounds Naturally clumping, however, in a natural environment it will self-seed to form a dense, ground cover Bloom Time: Early spring sometimes reblooming in late summer

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Calamint

Calamintha nepeta subs. nepeta

Forms a dense, rhizomatous carpet Tiny, lilac to white flowers Very fragrant, gray-green foliage Bloom Time: June to October

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Autumn Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis brachytricha

AKA Calamagrostis stipa, Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms an airy clump Leaves are glossy green and slightly wider than acutiflora cultivars Fluffy bottlebrush-like plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: September till frost Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

$18.95

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'

This grass has a slightly arching, upright habit and forms a tight clump Narrow leaf blades are variegated creamy-white and green Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass type: Cool Season

$18.95

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Hello Spring™'

This grass has a mounding upright habit Narrow leaf blades have a defined white edge Sterile flower plumes emerge white changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Cool Season Rust resistant

$20.95

Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'

This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a tight clump Narrow leaf blades have a central bright gold stripe, bordered by green Sterile flower plumes emerge light purple changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 100 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

$21.95

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a tight clump Leaf blades have a central white stripe, bordered by green Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

$18.95

Pugster Amethyst® Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x Pugster Amethyst® ('SMNBDL')

Proven Winners® Compact selection Large panicles of amethyst toned flowers with a tiny orange eye in the centre Sturdy stems display silvery-green leaves Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat- and drought-tolerant, once established Bloom Time: early summer to frost

$32.95

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Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip ('SMNBDD')

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Panicles of red-pink blooms Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Bloom Time: Early to late summer

$32.95

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Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x Pugster Blue® ('SMNBDBT')

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Compact selection Large panicles of true-blue flowers with a tiny orange eye in the centre Sturdy stems display silvery-green leaves Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat- and drought-tolerant, once established Bloom Time: early summer to frost

$32.95

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Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x Pugster Pinker® ('SMNBDB')

Proven Winners® Compact selection Large panicles of rich pink flowers with a tiny orange eye in the centre Sturdy stems display silvery-green leaves Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat- and drought-tolerant, once established Bloom Time: early summer to frost

$32.95

Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x Blueberry Pie™ ('PODvb9-15')

Compact, dwarf habit Fragrant blue purple flower spikes appear summer to fall Long blooming

$36.95

Birthday Cake™ Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x Birthday Cake™ ('PODvb3-30')

Fragrant rich deep-pink flowers Upright branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies

$36.95

Santana Butterfly Bush

Buddleia davidii 'Santana'

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, purple-red florets Arching branches display variegated yellow and green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

$22.95

Harlequin Butterfly Bush

Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin'

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, red-purple florets Arching branches display variegated cream and green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

$22.95

Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush

Buddleia davidii 'Ellen's Blue'

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, true blue florets Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

$22.95

Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, deep purple florets Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

$22.95

Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Flutterby Petite® Blue Heaven ('Podaras #8')

Panicles of blue florets Gorgeous silver, fuzzy foliage Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat and drought tolerant, once established Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

$24.95

Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla Dawson's White ('Variegata')

Blue flowers resemble those of forget-me-nots Blooms before or amongst the emerging foliage Heart-shaped mid-green leaves are edged with bold creamy-white bands Bloom Time: Early spring

$23.95

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Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexandria'

Sky blue flowers float above the foliage Blooms before or amongst the emerging foliage Large heart-shaped silver leaves Makes a dramatic statement in the landscape Bloom Time: Early spring

$23.95

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