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Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lace-cap flowers with a ring of sea-blue sterile florets surrounding a center of rich blue fertile flowers.
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea. 

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan; Mt. Kiyosumi
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous.  Dark reddish purple new growth with pink lace cap flowers ringed in red.
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid; PPAF; CBRAF
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 2' - 4'
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous, compact reblooming rounded shrub.  New blooms formed along entire length of the stem.  Pink and blue lacecap type.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade
Height: 2' - 4'
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous, Double blue or pink lacecp blooms.  Burgundy fall foliage..
Notes:  Like other serrata types, these are smaller and more petite growers.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade
Height: 2' - 4'
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous, compact re blooming rounded shrub.  Rich purple double florets that like other Hydrangeas become more pink on alkaline soils.
Notes:  Also known as Hydrangea serrata 'Purple Tiers'.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

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Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil: Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 4'
Bloom Time: June to August
Attributes: Deciduous.  Woody-stemmed.  Unusually variegated gold and green foliage.  White, blushed pink lacecap flowers.
Notes: Selected by JC Raulston at NC State University Arboretum. Native to moist woodlands of Japan.  Hydrangea serrata "Amacha varieties" can be used to make a sweet tea.  Amacha translates to "Sweet Tea".  Amacha is 200 times sweeter than table sugar with almost zero calories and no caffeine.

Pot Size: Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid; Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD' USPP 24,842; CBR 5125
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 2'
Attributes: Deciduous, compact reblooming rounded shrub.  Lace-cap type with double sepals, blue in color that can range to pink or whitish.  Flowers on both old and new wood.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan; Hydrangea serrata 'SMNHSDD' USPP 29,832; CBRAF
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lace-cap type with soft blue sterile florets encircle blue fertile flowers.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan; Hydrangea serrata 'Shijo'
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lace-cap type with soft pink sterile florets encircle rich pink fertile flowers.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4'
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lavender to pink lacecap flowers with full doubling. 
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea.  Native to moist woodlands of Japan.  Hydrangea serrata "Amacha varieties" can be used to make a sweet tea.  Amacha translates to "Sweet Tea".  Amacha is 200 times sweeter than table sugar with almost zero calories and no caffeine.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family: Papaveraceae
Zone:7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, shade
Height: 20"
Bloom Time:  May - June
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous, fern like foliage.  Bronze new growth.  Numerous, 2 - 3" creamy yellow flowers that dangle.
Notes: Native to moderate-high elevations in the mountains of china.  Seldomly available.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range:  Japan;  Ryukyu Islands
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 6'
Bloom Time:  Spring
Attributes:  Evergreen, compact shrub with dense green leaves and red berries. 
Notes:  This cultivar comes from Japan

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 8'
Bloom Time:  April
Attributes:  Evergreen. Open habit with thick, rich green leaves.  Small red fruit. 
Notes: The form we have available has narrower leaves.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 20'
Bloom Time:  April
Attributes:  Evergreen. Large, thick leaves to 8" long.  Reddish purple new growth.  Greenish yellow flowers.  Bright red berries even when not pollinated. 
Notes: Great for its large evergreen leaves that lack the spiny margins that many Holly species have. 

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 8 - 10
Natural Range:  South America
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 10' - 20'
Bloom Time:  Spring
Attributes:  Evergreen. Smooth shiny bark.  Alternate, glossy leaves.  Red fruit. 
Notes: Most report growing in zone nine and above but our plants have gone unscathed with temperatures to 15 degrees F.   Yerba Mate is grown and its leaves used for is grown for its many vitamins, minerals, and various polyphenols.  Makes a great patio plant.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Hybrid; I. mexicanum x I. flordanum album
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Evergreen.  with aromatic foliage and ruby flowers.
Notes: Showy form with larger flowers than the species.  Often blooms through the summer.  Selected and introduced by Woodlanders of SC.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Purple new foliage with aromatic scent and creamy white flowers.
Notes: A great selection with pink blush to base of flowers.

Pot size:  4" Band Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Southeastern United States, Northern Mexico
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade
Height: 6'
Bloom Time:  April to May
Attributes:  Evergreen, rounded shrub with aromatic foliage and ruby flowers.
Notes: This form has green variegated foliage.  Selected and introduced by Woodlanders of SC.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range:  Southern United States
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Aromatic foliage and ruby flowers.
Notes: Showy form with larger flowers than the species.  Often blooms through the summer.  Selected and introduced by John Allen Smith of Magnolia Nursery.  Noted for its fall and spring blooming.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part sun
Height: 15'
Attributes: Evergreen.  Dark green, glossy leaves with red flowers.  Spicy scent when crushed.
Notes:  One of the showiest and hardiest of the Illicium species.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Balsaminaceaea
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: South Africa 
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light:  Shade, part sun
Attributes:  Deciduous, 3' tall. Large deep pink flowers late summer.
Notes:  Large potato-like tubers.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich
Light:  Part shade, sun
Height:  4'
Bloom Time:  May to June
Attracts:  Bees, Hummingbirds
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Lush, fan-like foliage atop tall stems.  4.5" violet-blue flowers with yellow.
Notes:  Newly introduced, natural hybrid found in south central China.  Thought to have Iris tectorum as one of its parents.  Grows like Iris confusa.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: China, Myanmar
Soil:  Average, moist, humus rich
Light: Sun
Height:  3'
Bloom Time: June to July
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies,Bees
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous, clumping. Rich purple, velvety flowers held on tall, elegant stalks above graceful grass-like foliage.
Notes:  In the wild Iris chrysographes grows on forested hillsides, meadows, and stream-sides.

Pot Size: 4" Band Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: China, Myanmar
Soil:  Average, moist, humus rich
Light: Sun
Height:  3'
Bloom Time: June to July
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies,Bees
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous, clumping. Dark purple to nearly black purple, velvety flowers held on tall, elegant stalks above graceful grass-like foliage.
Notes:  In the wild Iris chrysographes grows on forested hillsides, meadows, and stream-sides.

Pot Size: Medium Band Pot

Family: Iridaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range:  Oregon, California
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light:  part shade, Sun
Height:  8"- 14" tall
Bloom Time:  April to June
Attributes:  Slender green leaves with reddish base.  1-2 flowers with creamy white arching sepals with dark purple-blue veining and yellow center.
Notes:  Native to west side of Cascades in meadows, oak savannas and open coniferous forests.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  7 - 11
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich
Light:  Part shade, sun
Height:  3'
Bloom Time:  May to June
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Lush, fan-like foliage atop tall stems.  Each flower stock holds up  to 75 blue flower with darker mottling and orange-yellow blotching.
Notes:  Blooms on previous seasons growth.  Usually sends out new growth in late winter.  In colder climates Iris confusa is best planted in a sheltered location to keep previous seasons growth for good flowering. 

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Family: Iridaceae
Zone:4 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 8"
Bloom Time:  April to June
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous. Small, clumps of grass like foliage.  Numerous small blue flowers.
Notes:  A delightfully dainty Iris with flowers hardly larger than a thumb nail.  Don't let it get crowded out by larger perennials.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Iridaceae
Zone:4 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 8"
Bloom Time:  April to June
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous. Small, clumps of grass like foliage.  Numerous small white flowers.
Notes:  A delightfully dainty Iris with flowers hardly larger than a thumb nail.  Don't let it get crowded out by larger perennials.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Iridaceae
Zone:4 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 8"
Bloom Time:  April to June
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous. Small, clumps of grass like foliage.  Numerous small double blue-purple flowers.
Notes:  A delightfully dainty Iris with flowers hardly larger than a thumb nail.  Don't let it get crowded out by larger perennials.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Iridaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range:  Oregon, California
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light:  part shade, Sun
Height:  8"- 14" tall
Bloom Time:  April to June
Attributes:  Slender dark green leaves with reddish base.  1-2 flowers that can range from pale creamy-buff, through yellow to orange, and pink to blue-purple.
Notes:  One of the most attractive species native to Oregon and California and has been used extensively in hybridizing.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  7 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich
Light:  Part shade
Height:  1'
Bloom Time:  May to June
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Lush, fan-like foliage atop tall stems. 2" Pale blue to white flowers with yellow crests.
Notes:  This form has bright white and green variegated foliage.  A woodland type iris that in the wild grows in open woodland margins and meadows. 

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Canada south into the western and southwestern states, mostly east of the Cascades
Soil:  Moist to wet
Light:  part shade, Sun
Height:  1' - 2'
Attributes:  Deciduous, blue-green grass like foliage.  Pale blue to lavender to white flowers with purple veins.
Notes: Found growing in large patches in low, seasonally wet areas.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  4 - 9
Natural Range:  Iris pseudocorus x Iris ensata
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich
Light:  Sun, part sun
Height:  4'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attracts:  Bees, Hummingbirds
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Purple standards with deep purple markings outlining the bright yellow center. 
Notes:  This is a sterile cross that has both hybrid vigor with longer blooming season.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  4 - 9
Natural Range:  Iris pseudocorus x Iris ensata
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich
Light:  Sun, part sun
Height:  4'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attracts:  Bees, Hummingbirds
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Soft lavender petals with dark violet around the yellow center.
Notes:  This is a sterile cross that has both hybrid vigor with longer blooming season.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  4 - 9
Natural Range:  Iris pseudocorus x Iris ensata
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich
Light:  Sun, part sun
Height:  4'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attracts:  Bees, Hummingbirds
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Peachy yellow flowers with deep purple veining surrounding the bright yellow center.
Notes:  This is a sterile cross that has both hybrid vigor with longer blooming season.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family: Iridaceae
Zone:6 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 18"
Bloom Time:  May
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes: Deciduous. Unknown flower color.  Deep blue to purple.
Notes:  These are from our collections in 2013 from Muli area in Sichuan Province.  Found growing at 3800m growing mixed with Rhododendron, Clethera, Sorbus, Abies, Larix.  To my surprise our seedlings are growing much more robust and better looking than what we saw in the wild.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range:  PNW; Washington, Oregon, Northern California
Soil:  moist, well drained
Light:  part shade, Sun
Height:  8"- 14" tall
Attributes:  Semievergreen, deciduous. Blooms late spring.  Flower stem holds 2 blue - purple with yellow and white centered flowers.  Grass like foliage.
Notes:  Grows in meadows and open forest.  One of the prettiest native Iris.  When established Iris tenax produces abundant flowers that open consecutively for weeks. Plant with other rock garden plants in a sunny perennial garden or on the edge of a shady garden.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Iridaceae
Zone:  2 - 9
Natural Range:  Eastern US
Soil:  Average, moist
Light:  Sun, part sun
Height:  3'
Bloom Time:  June to July
Attracts:  Bees
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes:  Deciduous.  Purple new growth slowly transitioning to green.   Purple flowers in late spring to early summer
Notes:  New introduction from Mt. Cuba Center.  New growth emerges in March

Pot size:  Quart Pot Very Full!