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| Athyrium angustum forma rubellum 'Lady in Red' – Lady Fern |
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A New England Wildflower Society introduction that is one of the most exciting fern introductions to come along in years. The vibrant burgundy colors running throughout the stipes (stems) make this Lady Fern a real standout in the shade garden. Just as hardy and easy to grow as any landy Fern, this is destined to be a classic. It grows 30–36" tall and is deciduous. Combines beautifully with some of the purple-leaf Heucheras.
Sun Exposure: Shade to Partial Shade
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Spacing: 12"
Growth Rate: Fast
Water and Soil Needs: Prefers moist well-drained soil
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Cimicifuga 'James Compton' – Bugbane |
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| A striking addition to the shade garden, this bugbane has very dark purple foliage with very fragrant white bottlebrush-like flowers in late summer. It grows about 3–4 feet tall and will have more burgundy coloration in the foliate if some morning sun is given. Cimicifugas (some botantists are calling the genus Actea) are not fast growing and it will require 3–4 years to fully develop. Cimicifugas provides a tall, airy contrast with rounded plants. Fall flowering anemones combine beautifully with this plant as well as plants with variegated leaves such as Hostas and the Japanese Painted Fern.
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun to Partial Shade
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3–9
Spacing: 18""
Growth Rate: Slow
Water and Soil Needs: Prefers moist acidic well-drained soil
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Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' – Cushion Spurge |
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| A dazzling plant in early spring, the foliage is a rainbow of color with green, white and pink variegation. The leaves give way to yellow bracts in spring with yellow flowers. The clump-forming plants look like multi-colored cushions in spring and the foliage remains attractive all season. It grows 12–18" tall. P.P.A.F.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 4–7
Spacing: 12"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water and Soil Needs: Must have well-drained soil
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Iberis sempervirens 'Golden Candy' – Candytuft |
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| Iberis is one of the best plants for the front of the border or as a groundcover for sunny areas. With evergreen foliage that's 10" tall and spreading 12–15" wide, the bright white flowers in spring make a great contrast. It is a plant that requires little care other than removing spent flowers. It responds well to pruning if it should become leggy. Iberis 'Golden Candy' differs from other cultivars by its striking chartreuse foliage that deepends slightly as it ages. From New World Plants in England, this is sure to be a great addition to an old garden standard.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3–9
Spacing: 12'
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water and Soil Needs: Well-drained soil
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Kniphofia 'Drummore Apricot' – Red Hot Poker, Torchlily |
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| Selected by John May, this Torchlily has the usual basal tufts of long, coarse, sward-like leaves but has large triangular flowerheads that are apricot with darker apricot stripes on bronze stems from late June into July. It grows about 2–3 feet tall and thrives with little care.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 5–8
Spacing: 12"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water and Soil Needs: Well-drained soil
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