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Zone: 5-8
Natural Range: China, Japan, Korea
Soil: moist, humus rich
Light: part sun
Height: 32 - 48 inches
Attributes: Deciduous.  Billows of small white flowers.  Red new growth slowly turning bronze and chocolate then to greenish.
Notes:  This form has luxurious red new growth in the spring.  Plant among other larger foliage plants.  According to two of my fellow growers and plant enthusiasts this is the best foliage form of Rodgersia that they grow.  Keep growing it they say.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Aparagaceae
Zone:  7 - 10
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, shade
Height:  16" - 36"
Bloom Time:  May to June
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  Deer
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Dark green leaves with light green-yellow midrib.  Unusual green flowers.
Notes: Forms a loose clump of rich green leaves.  Related genera are Tupistra and Campylandra.

Pot size:  4" Band Pot

Rosa 'Imperial Cross' (Hybrid Chinese Rose)

Family:  Roseaceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid; Rosa wardii x moyesii
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height:  6' - 8'
Bloom Time: June to July
Attracts: Bees
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous.  Pink flowers with yellow center.  Attractive large red fruit fall and winter
Notes: Easy growing and attractive cross that works well in the naturalistic landscape.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Rosaceae
Zone: 2 - 9
Natural Range: Europe
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 8'
Attributes:  Deciduous.  Gray foliage with small, bright pink flowers.  Red hips in fall.
Notes:  A great Rose for foliage.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Roseaceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height:  2'
Bloom Time: June to July
Attracts: Bees
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Semi-evergreen.  Large solitary pink flowers with yellow center.  Low growing foliage that spreads with time.
Notes: Native to mountain forests, thickets, slopes and stream sides.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Rosaceae
Zone:6 - 9
Natural Range:   China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 8'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attributes: Deciduous shrub.  Stunning, large bright red thorns to 2" across, fern like foliage, and small four petaled white flowers followed by small orange hips. 
Notes:  This Rose is grown mostly for its showy red thorns but the flowers are quite attractive too.  Prune in late winter- early spring to force more new growth.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family: Rosaceae
Zone:7 - 9
Natural Range:   China
Soil:  Average, humus rich, well drained
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 6'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attributes: Deciduous shrub.  Orange fruit. 
Notes:  From our collections on Leigongping.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Zingiberaceae
Zone: 5 - 9

Natural Range: Nepal
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich, well drained

Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 10”
Bloom Time:  June to August
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Deciduous. Compact foliage with red stems and large red flowers resembling an orchid.
Notes:  According to some sources was introduced in the early 1980s, but according to John Grimshaw was actually introduced as late as 1992 by Oxford University’s Ganesh expedition. This scarce beauty is only now becoming available in the US.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:Zingiberaceae
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid; Roscoea auriculata x R. cautleyoides
Soil: Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 12” – 18”
Bloom Time: July to August
Pest Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous, Clumping. Reddish buds and bracts.  Long blooming creamy white-yellowish orchid like flowers often with purple blotching on the lip.   Thick fleshy corn like foliage. Flowers open in succession.
Notes:A little known very hardy Ginger that adapts well to the garden. In the wild Roscoea grows at high elevations in open forests, perennial meadows and among Rhododendrons.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Rosaceae
Zone:5 - 9
Natural Range: Pacific Northwest
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun, shade
Height: 6' - 8'
Bloom Time:  March to May
Attributes: Deciduous.  Thicket-forming shrub with upright shots and leaves said to resemble a butterfly.  Very showy bright purple-pink double flowers.  Showy yellow or red edible fruit in summer.
Notes: Also known as R. spectabilis 'Flore Pleno'.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Salicaceae
Zone: 2 - 9
Natural Range: North America
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light:  Part sun
Height:  6"
Attributes:  Deciduous, green, shiny, glossy leaves.  Bright stems,  long catkins.
Notes:  Great for rock gardens and plant in the foreground of a lightly shaded woodland garden.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Salicaceae
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 10'- 20'
Attributes:  Deciduous, narrow, green with a gray cast.  Upright growth.  Reddish catkins before the foliage emerges.
Notes:  Used widely as an ornamental in Japan, seldom seen in the west.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Salicaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Deciduous, blue-gray leaves with soft underside.  Black male selection, anthers are dark orange turning yellow.  Flowers on bare stems. 
Notes:  Works well as a cut flower.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Family:  Salicaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Deciduous, blue-gray leaves with soft underside.  Pinkish-red male selection that is covered with grayish fuzz.  Flowers on bare stems. 
Notes:  Works well as a cut flower when cut as soon as they turn pink.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Family:  Salicaceae
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: China; Shichuan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 10'- 20'
Attributes:  Deciduous, large, thick leaves that emerge rich red.  Upright flowers.
Notes:  When first introduced, was thought to be a Magnolia species.  Grows at altitudes of 2,100 - 3,000 m.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family: Salicaceae
Zone:4 - 8
Natural Range: Japan; Hokkaido
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 12"
Bloom Time:  March to April
Attributes: Deciduous.  Spreading low and wide habit.  Rounded, green leaves covered with silky white hairs.  Bright gold fall foliage.  Upright catkin.  Olive colored branches.
Notes:  With its attractive fuzzy foliage to its yellow fall color to its naked intertwining olive colored branches in the winter, this small spreading willow has something for all seasons.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:Lamiaceae
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: Himalayas
Soil:Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part shade
Height: 4'
Attracts:  Hummingbirds, Bees
Pest Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Bloom Time: July to September
Attributes:Deciduous, scented foliage.  Tall stems with many yellow flowers.
Notes:Even in our mostly shady and wet garden Salvia campanulata has proven very adaptable and versatile. 

Pot Size:  Small Band Pot

Family:  Adoxaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid;
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 8'
Attributes: Deciduous.  Green and white variegated foliage.  Large, lacy flowers clusters in early summer.  Purple-black fruit in autumn.  Needs a pollinator variety such as Black Beauty, Black Lace, Lemony Lace.
Notes:  A major improvement over older variegated varieties.

Pot size:  4" Band

Zone: 3 - 9
Natural Range: Eastern North America
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade-sun
Height: 6"- 8"
Attributes:  Deciduous, summer dormant.  Double white flowers in spring.  Blue green kidney shaped lobed foliage.
Notes:  The blooms on this form last longer and are showier than the single flowered form.  When planted in full sun and allowed to go dryer the foliage will go dormant in the summer.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Buxaceae
Zone:  7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, shade
Height:  2'
Bloom Time:  January to March
Attracts:  Humans
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen, Glossy green leaves.  Fragrant, white flowers.
Notes:  All Sacococca have an intoxicating sweet scent in winter.  Works well when planted near a pathway or front door.

Pot Size: Quart Pot

Family: Buxaceae
Zone:  7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, shade
Height:  2'
Bloom Time:  January to March
Attracts:  Humans
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen, Glossy green leaves.  Fragrant, white flowers.
Notes:  All Sacococca have an intoxicating sweet scent in winter.  Works well when planted near a pathway or front door.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot

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Family: Buxaceae
Zone:  7 - 10
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, shade
Height:  2' - 4'
Bloom Time:  January to March
Attracts:  Humans
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen, 3" long, rounded, glossy green leaves.  Fragrant, greenish white flowers.
Notes:  All Sacococca have an intoxicating sweet scent in winter.  Works well when planted near a pathway or front door.

Pot Size: Medium Band Pot

Family: Buxaceae
Zone:  7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, shade
Height:  2' - 4'
Bloom Time:  January to March
Attracts:  Humans
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen, Glossy green leaves.  Fragrant, white flowers.  Scarlet fruit.
Notes:  All Sacococca have an intoxicating sweet scent in winter.  Works well when planted near a pathway or front door.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot, 4" Band Pot

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Family: Buxaceae
Zone:  7 - 10
Natural Range: Himalayas
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, shade
Height:  2' - 4'
Bloom Time:  November to January
Attracts:  Humans
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen, narrow, glossy leaves.  Extremely fragrant greenish white flowers.
Notes:  All Sacococca have an intoxicating sweet scent in winter.  Works well when planted near a pathway or front door.

Pot Size: Medium Band Pot

Family:  Saxifragaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade
Height: 12"
Bloom Time: May to June
Attributes: Evergreen, scalloped green leaves with silver markings between the veining.  Numerous white flowers.
Notes:  From Gotemba Nursery in Japan.

Pot Size:  Small Band Pot

Family:  Saxifragaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade
Height: 12"
Bloom Time: May to June
Attributes: Evergreen, scalloped green leaves with silver markings between the veining.  Numerous white flowers.
Notes:  Collected in China by Dan Hinkley.

Pot Size:  Small Band Pot

Family:  Saxifragaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Spain, North Africa
Soil:  average, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 2" - 4"
Bloom Time: May to June
Attributes: Evergreen rosettes of gray-white toothed leaves.  White flowers held above the foliage.
Notes:  Saxifraga longifolia is found growing on rocky outcroppings in the Pyrenees and Atlas Mountains.

Pot Size:  4" Pot

Family:  Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part shade
Height: 30'
Attracts:  NA
Attributes:  Deciduous vine.  Reddish orange mini-Magnolia-like flowers with dangling clusters of red fruit when pollinated.
Notes: In the wild Magnolia Vines are found growing in forests, thickets.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part shade
Height: 30'
Attracts:  NA
Attributes:  Deciduous vine.  Reddish orange mini-Magnolia-like flowers with dangling clusters of red fruit when pollinated.
Notes: In the wild Magnolia Vines are found growing in forests, thickets.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot