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Divide each clump every 3-5 years after foliage has disappeared. New<br />

growth appears again in fall.<br />

orientale - Allegro - Orange flowers with dark stamens/spots in <strong>the</strong><br />

throat appear on 16” stems that spread to 18” wide. gallon $9.00<br />

orientale - Beauty of Livermere - Tall 36” stems spreading to 24” wide<br />

present an array of red flowers. gallon $9.00<br />

orientale - Brilliant - Vivid fiery red flowers on a plant growing 24” tall<br />

as wide. gallon $9.00<br />

orientale - Pizzicato - A mix of large, colorful papery blooms in shades<br />

of red, orange, pink and white. Loaded with flowers this series is semidwarf<br />

growing to 20” tall and 18” wide. 4” pot $3.00<br />

orientale - Princess Victoria Louise - Beautiful salmon colored blooms<br />

unveiled above 24”- 36” stems that spread to 18” wide. gallon $9.00<br />

Penstemon - Scrophulariaceae - Terrific for summer color. Green bushy<br />

foliage, with spikes of striking tubular flowers. Prefers fertile, welldrained<br />

soil. (-30°F.) gallon $9.00<br />

barbatus - Bashful - Salmon pink flowers that bloom from midsummer<br />

into <strong>the</strong> fall on a plant that grows 18” tall as wide.<br />

barbatus ssp. coccineus - Miss Moneypenny - Masses of bright scarlet<br />

flowers are set off by medium green, glossy foliage. Grows 12” tall as<br />

wide.<br />

barbatus - Navigator - Dwarf, compact mix of pink, lavender, blue and<br />

purple flowers on a nicely branched plant. Grows 12” tall as wide.<br />

digitalis - Husker Red Strain - Rich bronzy red foliage is a striking<br />

contrast to <strong>the</strong> masses of white blooms. Grows 24” tall as wide.<br />

x mexicali - Red Rocks - Bright rose flowers with a white throat on a<br />

plant that grows 15” tall and 12” wide.<br />

Perovskia - Lamiaceae - Russian Sage - (-30°F.) Finely textured, silvery<br />

green foliage that is aromatic. Tiny flowers on abundant spikes from<br />

summer to fall. Needs well-drained soil. Grows 36” tall as wide.<br />

atriplicifolia - Airy deeply lobed foliage with iridescent blue flower<br />

spikes. gallon $8.00<br />

atriplicifolia Lacey Blue - Very compact grower to 18” tall and 30”<br />

wide, with spikes of large blue flowers. gallon $9.00<br />

Little Spire - A shorter variety that is drought tolerant and whose compact<br />

habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens. Tall, slender spikes of<br />

lavender flowers and grayish foliage give an airy, refreshing look all<br />

season. Grows 24” tall and 30” wide. gallon $9.00<br />

Phlox - Polemoniaceae - Paniculata - Garden Phlox - Garden Phlox is<br />

sometimes known as <strong>the</strong> backbone of <strong>the</strong> perennial garden. Sweetly<br />

scented flower clusters on stiff upright stems. Likes well-drained soil.<br />

Remove spent flowers to promote rebloom. Hardy to -30°F. Grows 24”-<br />

36” tall and 24” wide. gallon $9.00<br />

paniculata - David - Showy white flowers.<br />

paniculata - David’s Lavender - Deep lavender pink blossoms are large,<br />

fragrant and uniform.<br />

paniculata - Franz Schubert - Lilac flowers with a star shape and a<br />

darker eye.<br />

paniculata - Laura - Deep lavender flowers with a white blush towards<br />

<strong>the</strong> center.<br />

paniculata - Miss Pepper - Pink flowers with a dark pink eye.<br />

paniculata - Red Magic - Dark red flowers.<br />

Phlox - Polemoniaceae - Spreading - (-40°F.) These low growing favorites<br />

provide colorful masses of blossoms in late spring. Grows 6” tall and<br />

spreads to 18”. 4” pot $3.00<br />

subulata - Candy Stripe - White blooms with pale rose stripes.<br />

subulata - Emerald Blue - Clean medium blue flowers.<br />

subulata - Emerald Pink - Rich true pink flowers.<br />

subulata - McDaniel’s Cushion - Star-shaped deep pink flowers cover<br />

this bright green needle-like foliage.<br />

Early Spring Series (subulata) - This variety is an improved form<br />

with increased disease resistance and good garden habit. Flowers in<br />

vibrant colors with a darker eye and blooms two weeks earlier than o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

of <strong>the</strong> species. Grows 4” tall and spreads to 12”. 4” pot $3.00<br />

Blue, Purple, White - 4” pot $3.00<br />

Phygelius - Scrophulariaceae - This semi-evergreen shrub provides<br />

color late in <strong>the</strong> season. Tubular flowers are pendulous and loosely clustered<br />

on long stems. Nectar attracts hummingbird.<br />

Cherry Ripe - Rich bright red flowers with a yellow throat and soft<br />

green, lance-shaped leaves growing 20” tall and 30’ wide. gallon $9.00<br />

Passionate - Foliage is dark purple, almost black in cool wea<strong>the</strong>r, turn-<br />

ing greener through <strong>the</strong> growing season. Dangling orange-red blooms<br />

appear in early summer. Grows 18”- 20 tall and 24” wide. gallon $9.00<br />

Physostegia - Lamiaceae - Obedient Plant - (-30°F.) Funnel-shaped<br />

flowers on spikes that are very polite and obedient. Grow in full sun or<br />

partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. (July-Sept) gallon $9.00<br />

Manners Series - Clumping habit that refrains from running wild.<br />

Glossy green foliage is accented by spires of blooms.<br />

Miss Manners - Snow white blooms on a plant growing 24” tall and 18”<br />

wide.<br />

Pink Manners - Lavender pink blooms on a plant growing 36” tall and<br />

20” wide.<br />

Potentilla - Neumanniana - Cinquefoil - Nana - (-30°F.) A dainty<br />

mound of dark green leaves covered with bright yellow flowers.. Protect<br />

from hot sun. Grows 1”- 3” tall and spreads 18” wide. 4” pot $3.00<br />

Pratia - Campanulceae - These creepers will form dense mats of foliage<br />

that make <strong>the</strong>m ideal as a ground cover. Small, cut flowers in spring.<br />

Grows 3” high and spreads 12”. Hardy to 0°F. 4” pot $3.00<br />

angulata - A nice mate of tiny round foliage with small white flowers in<br />

late spring. Great for rockeries and can also tolerate foot traffic.<br />

pendunculata - County Park - Very low growing mat that spreads well<br />

and roots as it goes. Deep blue flowers.<br />

Primula - Primulaceae - Primrose - Perennial primulas usually form<br />

rosettes, with flowers ei<strong>the</strong>r clustered amony <strong>the</strong> leaves or on taller<br />

stems. Most prefer moist soil and cool summers in suuny or partially<br />

shaded location. 4” pot $3.50<br />

capitata - Noverna Deep Blue - (-20°F.) Deep to midblue flowers on<br />

powdery white stems. Blooms in summer and fall which is unusual for a<br />

primrose. Grows 16” tall and 10” wide. 4” pot $3.50<br />

denticulata Mix - (-50°F.) Known as Drumstick Primrose, this mix has<br />

shades of lilac, fuchsia and white. Rounded flowers on long stems, with<br />

leaves partially emerging at <strong>the</strong> bloom. Grows 12” tall as wide.<br />

Kennedy Irish Primrose Series (x vulgaris) - (-20°F.) Developed over<br />

a period of time, this collection represents unique forms and colors, featuring<br />

very dark, bronzy purple leaves that contrast beautifully with <strong>the</strong><br />

flower colors. Grows 5” tall as wide. 4” pot $5.00<br />

Drumcliff - Large white flowers open with a hint of lavender.<br />

Innisfree - Rich red flowers with a yellow eye.<br />

Primula - Primulaceae - Double Primrose - Like tiny roses, double<br />

primrose blossoms look delicate and graceful. Early blooming, <strong>the</strong>y<br />

carry <strong>the</strong>ir lovely flowers against handsome green rosettes.<br />

Belarina Series - (acaulis) (-30°F.) A special collection of double primroses.<br />

These charmers are long blooming with fully double, fragrant<br />

flowers in rich colors. Some have a delightful rosette collar of leaves that<br />

frame <strong>the</strong> blossoms like a nosegay, and all bloom profusely throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> season, growing 12” tall and 14” wide. 4” rd pot $6.00<br />

Buttercup - Rich yellow blossoms with a leafy collar.<br />

Cobalt Blue - Beautiful cobalt blue flowers.<br />

Cream - Delightful cream colored blossoms.<br />

Nectarine - Peach and yellow with a leafy collar.<br />

Pink Ice - White blooms with a pink blush aging to lilac.<br />

Pulsatilla - Ranunculaceae - Pasque Flower - Plant in full sun or part<br />

shade along with well-drained soil. These deciduous plants bloom from<br />

March through early May. New growth is very delicately fringed bright<br />

green that holds cup-shaped somewhat pendulous flower heads.<br />

vulgaris - (-50°F.) Purple flowers accented by a yellow throat. Plants<br />

grow 6”- 9” tall and spread 6”- 9” wide. gallon $10.00<br />

vulgaris - Papageno - (-50°F.) A mix of colors – pink, white or violet<br />

with fringed petals on a plant that grows 6”- 12” tall and spreads 12”<br />

wide. gallon $10.00<br />

vulgaris - Red Bells - (-30°F.) Vivid red blooms incorporated into a plant<br />

that grows 12” tall and spreads 12” wide. gallon $10.00<br />

Rhuem - Asteraceae - Ornamental Rhubarb - palmatum var. tanguticum<br />

- (-40°F.) Large leaves resemble rhubarb foliage. Spring color is<br />

tinged bronzy red, fading to dark green.Unusual flower stalks are 60”<br />

tall, rosy red, and appear in spring. Likes moist soil, sun or part shade.<br />

gallon $12.50<br />

Salvia - Lamiaceae - Salvia is a broad genus of plants covering many<br />

shapes and sizes. It is best grown in sun and well-drained soil.<br />

Website: www.whitneygardens.com. • Brinnon, WA 98320 • Ph: (800) 952-2404 • Fx: (360) 796-3556<br />

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