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THE EARLY SHOW
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Brunnera macrophylla
(Siberian Bugloss)
Any Availability:
BRUNNERA MAC VARIEGATA
Size: con 1 - Qty: 70
The dainty, forget-me-not type blue flowers appear in April, right after the foliage emerges. This shade-loving perennial comes in plain green, as well as several silver-leafed varieties and one with variegated foliage.
Dicentra
(Bleeding Heart)
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DICENTRA EXIMIA LUXURIANT
Size: con 1 - Qty: 1
DICENTRA PINK DIAMONDS
Size: con 1 - PWINNER Qty: 34
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS
Size: TRADE 1 - Qty: 150
A classic for the shade garden. D. spectabilis is a large variety that has arching stems of heart-shaped pink blooms. D. spe. 'Gold Heart' has the same blooms, but with striking golden yellow foliage. The dwarf varieties have finely cut foliage, smaller flowers, and continue blooming into the summer.
Epimedium
(Barrenwort or Bishop's Hat)
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EPIMEDIUM RUBRUM
Size: con 1 - Qty: 128
EPIMEDIUM VER SULPHUREUM
Size: con 1 - Qty: 1
Dainty flowers on wiry stems appear in early spring. The blooms resemble tiny columbine flowers. Small, heart-shaped leaves unfold shortly after. Great for dry, shady areas.
Helleborus
(Lenten Rose)
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HELLEBORUS FRENCH KISS
Size: con 1 - Qty: 50
HELLEBORUS HGC DIVA
Size: con 1 - Qty: 0
HELLEBORUS HGC JACOB
Size: con 1 - Qty: 3
HELLEBORUS HGC MERLIN
Size: con 1 - Qty: 9
HELLEBORUS HGC PINK FROST
Size: con 1 - Qty: 12
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES BAROLO
Size: con 1 - Qty: 2
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES D PICOT
Size: con 1 - Qty: 99
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES E ROSE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 36
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES FR ROSE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 7
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES MERLOT
Size: con 1 - Qty: 53
HELLEBORUS IVORY PRINCE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 0
HELLEBORUS ROME IN RED
Size: con 1 - Qty: 118
HELLEBORUS WINTERBELLS
Size: con 1 - Qty: 0
This shade lover is one of the earliest to bloom, often blooming February. Many varieties are available, with large single or double blooms. The evergreen foliage grows 18-24" tall.
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
(Woodland Phlox)
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Fragrant, large blue flower clusters appear in April. Grows 12-14" tall with a spreading habit.
Phlox subulata
(Moss Phlox or Creeping Phlox)
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PHLOX SUB AMAZING GRACE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 82
PHLOX SUB CANDY STRIPE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 398
PHLOX SUB CORAL EYE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 62
PHLOX SUB EMERALD BLUE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 301
PHLOX SUB PINK SPARKLES
Size: con 1 - PWINNER Qty: 0
PHLOX SUB PURPLE BEAUTY
Size: con 1 - Qty: 0
PHLOX SUB RED WING
Size: con 1 - Qty: 303
PHLOX SUB RUBY RIOT
Size: con 1 - PWINNER Qty: 138
PHLOX SUB SCARLET FLAME
Size: con 1 - Qty: 36
PHLOX SUB SNOWFLAKE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 136
PHLOX SUB STRAWBERRIES N CREAM
Size: con 1 - Qty: 27
PHLOX SUB WHITE DELIGHT
Size: con 1 - Qty: 2
The evergreen mat of needle-like foliage produces a carpet of color in early spring. Some varieties will rebloom in the fall.
Stylophorum diphyllum
(Wood Poppy or Celandine Poppy)
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A native to woody areas, this perennial produces large, golden yellow, butter-cup shaped blooms in early spring. Prefers a moist soil, and naturalizes well. Perfect for shady rain gardens. Grows 24" tall.