2022 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Echinops Globe Thistle

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j p ? b l d e f q 2 = A member of the Aster family, Echinops is a clumping perennial that is very easy to grow but not invasive. Beginning in early summer . ban . Blue Glow zones 3-8 Intense blue spheres measuring 1½" across ap pear on tall, unbranched stems. This variety is very similar to E.ritro with leaves that are more deeply divided and hairy. Height: 3-4’, Spread: 2’ 026839 C1 $10.99 Epimedium Barrenwort p i e Excellent ground cover, grows well under trees where few plants will grow. Blooms April-May. Zones 5-8 unless otherwise stated. Domino Produces flowers with white spurs and pink cen ters. The delicate-looking flowers have an airy feel, making it the perfect contrast to other shade items like Hosta. Its evergreen leaves are mottled green with dark burgundy. Height: 18-24”, Spread: 24-36” 028546 C1 $25.00 x Pink Champagne Produces flowers with white spurs and raspberry centers. The delicate-looking flowers have an airy feel, making it the perfect contrast to other shade items like Hosta. Its evergreen leaves are mottled green with dark burgundy. This is a very vigorous variety. Height: 18-24”, Spread: 24-36” 028548 C1 $25.00 Pretty in Pink Flowers have white spurs, rose pink backs, and deeper rose centers. Small heart-shaped, bright green foliage takes on dramatic bronzing that's reminiscent to the color of autumn maple leaves. Height: 18”, Spread: 24-36” 029924 C1 $25.00 Purple Pixie zones 4-8 Distinct purple blooms with contrasting white spurs emerging in early spring. Notable for its ability to reach its mature size quickly without becoming aggressive. A perfect addition to the shade garden, the green foliage is streaked with burgundy all season long. Height: 9-12”, Spread: 15-24” 030189 C1 $14.99 Spine Tingler 'Spine Tingler' is aptly named for its dark green leaves that have spiny margins. These leaves take on a slight blush tint. Soft yellow flowers bloom on compact plants in mid to late spring. Height: 8-10”, Spread: 18-24” 028547 C1 $25.00

‘Pink Champagne’

‘Domino’

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‘Purple Pixie’

‘Pretty in Pink’

‘Spine Tingler’

Eryngium Sea Holly j ? 2 d Easily grown in dry, sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils. Avoid overwatering. Blue Hobbit zones 4-8 A dwarf sea holly that rises in a globular mound to only 8-12" tall when in full bloom. Spiny, egg shaped, purplish-blue flower heads atop silver-blue stems appear in a profuse and long summer bloom. Height: 8-12”, Spread: 8-12” 022598 C1 $9.99 yuccifolium zones 4-8 A tallgrass prairie native, rattlesnake master once was used for rattles by Native Americans. Bone white flower clusters resemble small thistles. Height: 3-5’, Spread: 2-3’ 032056 C1 $7.99

‘Blue Hobbit’

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Erysimum Siberian Wallflower j 2 b d t h *

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Burst into flower in late spring, with small cross shaped blooms held in clusters on upright stems. Zones 3-9 Orange Bedder Small cross-shaped blooms held in clusters on upright stems. This strain produces flowers in a vibrant bright orange shade. Plants tend to act as self-seeding biennials, coming back year after year. Height: 12-23”, Spread: 6-8” 027239 C1 $7.99

‘Blue Glow’

‘Orange Bedder’

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