2019 Introductions Catalog - Intrinsic Perennial …...2019 Introductions Catalog 10702 Seaman Road • Hebron, IL 60034 • USA TEL: (815) US 648-2788 TOLL FREE: (800) US 648-2788

2019 Introductions Catalog10702 Seaman Road • Hebron, IL 60034 • USA

TEL: (815) US 648-2788TOLL FREE: (800) US 648-2788

www.intrinsicperennialgardens.com

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January 20192019 will once again be a year of focus on future introductions and the growing potential of our breeding program. While the number of selections continues to increase, the number of introductions stays close to 100. This catalog focuses on our introductions possessing potential for market share and plants that already have a share with building demand.

2018 saw more demand for our top selling introduction Rudbeckia x ‘American Gold Rush’. It is on its way to popularity and availability with 3 labs producing it in tissue culture and urc availability in 2019-2020 from Darwin Perennials. Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ and ‘Red October’ are still hot and our next Big Bluestem adds silvered foliage to the purple-red fall color. The two newest Geums ‘Cherry Bomb’ PPAF and ‘Top Shelf Margarita’ PPAF both sold well in their first year. Sedum x ‘Pillow Talk’ sales held steady and is now available as urc from Quality Cuttings along with 3 other sedum varieties Sedum ellacombianum ‘Cutting Edge’, ‘Rock Star’ and ‘Thundercloud’ and Penstemon digitalis ‘Pocahontas’. Both of the Stachys x ‘Summer Crush’ PPAF and ‘Summer Romance’ PPAF will also be available from Quality Cuttings in the future. As I look at our future introductions many are grasses including more Pennisetums. This year we are introducing a small Pennisetum alopecuroides with golden yellow foliage called ‘Yellow Ribbons’ PPAF. It’s size and habit are close to ‘Hameln’ but the thin foliage goes from a bright gold to chartreuse yellow by late summer. Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Dog’ PPAF is our first Switch grass introduction and was selected for its clean upright gray foliage on relatively short 4-5’ plants. Large inflorescence covers the top third of the plant.

Additional new perennials this year include a bright yellow sport of Delosperma ‘Orange Crush’ PPAF called ‘Mountain Dew’ PPAF with the same great ground covering habit and vigor as ‘Firespinner’. Orostachys x ‘Octopus Garden’ is our newest seed strain, a vigorous blend of gray-green, silvered, and plum succulent foliage in overlapping rosettes topped with pointed creamy spikes in fall. It is super attractive to pollinators too. This year for the first time we will sell seed of our seed strains including: Echinacea purpurea ‘Showoff’, Eryngium yuccifolium ‘Prairie Moon’, Liatris spicata ‘Trailblazer’, and Salvia nemerosa ‘Lurie Strain’. I look forward to sharing more seed strains in the future including Lobelias. Prunella vulgaris ‘Magdalena’ PPAF has both a larger habit and foliage than the species it also has regular rebloom after the initial heavy bloom in mid-June. The fingered foliage always looks nice. These plants are very adaptable and native to 48 states. Even the dark

purple seed heads are showy. I’m pleased Sedum x ‘Bundle of Joy’ PPAF is our fourth Proven Winners plant. It is a white sport of ‘Pure Joy’ and has the same great dome shaped habit, 1’ tall by 15-20” wide. Sedum x ‘Lime Joy’ PPAF has exceptional vigor yielding 200 plants within a year. In July the lime green buds resemble Hydrangea and could make a nice cut flower. By September strong stems hold 6-8” flower heads of deep pink. Sedum x ‘Sunset Boulevard’ PPAF is a sister seedling to ‘Pillow Talk’ with both darker flower and wine colored seed heads above rose and green colored foliage. The foliage adds yellow and orange fall color as the season ends putting on an extra show for October. Veronica x ‘Kiss the Sky’ PPAF has extra long sky blue flowers above gray-green clean foliage all on 24” + plants.

In 2019 we will work hard to grow our own stock and find suppliers to feed our propagators. I plan on sowing more seed than ever this year which will yield many great new plants. I look forward to showing these and many other plants this year and encourage you to visit. IPG will be on the Sunday, July 28th PPA tour before the Chicago symposium. If you can’t make it during PPA consider attending our 5th Annual Ornamental Grasses day, Friday, September 13th, 2019. This is a perfect time to see most of our ornamental grasses at their peak.

Brent Horvath- Breeder

p Our Breeding Philosophy POur plants are bred and selected in the tough conditions of the Midwest with hot humid summers and cold wet winters. We strive to breed plants not as a means,

but with an end in mind. Our goals are simple- improved, durable, ornamental garden plants for our own climate and the rest of the world! Our plants are bred to stand the test of time, if

they don’t survive or thrive in the garden why bother.

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Intrinsic IntroductionsGenus species Variety/Color COMMON NAME

New plants for 2019 are shown in blue.New plants for 2019 are shown in blue.

Intrinsic IntroductionsGenus species Variety/Color COMMON NAME

Agastache x Velvet Crush PP#29,394 Anise HyssopAllium cernuum Falling Stars - white Nodding OnionAllium cernuum Wine Drop Nodding OnionAllium schoenoprasum Rising Star Dwarf ChivesAllium x Chivette PP#30,151 Ornamental OnionAllium x Windy City PP#28,100 Ornamental OnionAllium x August Asteroids Ornamental OnionAmsonia hubrichtii Green Mist BluestarAmsonia tabernaemontana Fontana BluestarAmsonia tabernaemontana Short Stop BluestarAmsonia x First Hit Bluestar Amsonia x Halfway to Arkansas BluestarAmsonia x Midway to Montana Bluestar Amsonia x illustris Seventh Inning Stretch Bluestar Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Indian Warrior PP#24,999 Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283 Big Bluestem Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PP#29,432 Penn SedgeDelosperma x Mountain Dew PPAF Ice PlantDelosperma x Orange Crush PPAF Ice Plant Echinacea purpurea Showoff Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea White Showoff White ConeflowerEryngium yuccifolium Prairie Moon Dwarf Rattlesnake Master Eupatorium perfoliatum Milk and Cookies Boneset Festuca x Cool as Ice PP#27,651 Cool Blue FescueGeum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750 Garden GemsGeum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351 Garden GemsGeum x Champagne Garden GemsGeum x Cherry Bomb PPAF Garden Gems Geum x Citronge PP#28,893 Garden GemsGeum x Coppertone Punch PP#28,376 Garden GemsGeum x Cosmopolitan PP#24,982 Garden GemsGeum x Dark and Stormy PP#27,225 Garden GemsGeum x Gimlet PP#26,223 Garden GemsGeum x Limoncello Garden GemsGeum x Mai Tai PP#22,433 Garden GemsGeum x Sangria Garden GemsGeum x Sea Breeze PP#26,437 Garden GemsGeum x Solid Gold Dancer PP#29,656 Garden GemsGeum x Spanish Fly PP#27,226 Garden GemsGeum x Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514 Garden GemsGeum x Top Shelf Margarita PPAF Garden GemsGeum x Wet Kiss PP#27,227 Garden GemsHemerocallis x On Top DaylilyHosta x Hasta Mañana PP#30,157 HostaKoeleria glauca Tiny Tot June Grass Lamium maculatum Ghost LamiumLeucanthemum superbum Daisy Duke PP#21,914 Dasiy May®

Liatris ligulistylis Butterfly Magnet Meadow Blazing Star Liatris spicata Trailblazer Blazing Star / Gayfeather Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer Tall Moor Grass Monarda x Mojo PP#29,982 Bee BalmOrostachys x Octopus Garden strain Chinese Dunce CapsPanicum virgatum Prairie Dog PPAF Switch GrassParthenocissus tricuspidata Grand Slam Boston IvyPennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love PP#26,442 Ginger Love Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet PP#19,074 Dwarf Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Head Red Head Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Rocket PP#28,715 Red Rocket Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Yellow Ribbons PPAF Golden Fountain GrassPenstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804 BeardtonguePolemonium x Heaven Scent PP#20,214 Jacobs LadderPolygonatum x Prince Charming PP#22,304 Dwarf Solomon’s SealPrunella vulgaris Magdalena PPAF SelfhealRudbeckia x American Gold Rush PP#28,498 Black Eyed SusanRudbeckia x Glitters Like Gold PPAF Black Eyed Susan Salvia elegans Golden Delicious PP#17,977 Golden Pineapple SageSalvia nemorosa Blueberry Beret Perennial Salvia/Meadow SageSalvia nemorosa Lurie strain Perennial SalviaSalvia nemerosa Pink Wesuwe Meadow SageSchyzachrium scoparium Jazz Little BluestemSedum album Big Rock Stonecrop Sedum (Phedimus) ellacombianum Cutting Edge PP#28,926 StonecropSedum rupestre Making Progress Stonecrop Sedum sexangulare Golddigger StonecropSedum spurium Red Rock Two Row Stonecrop Sedum x Beka USPP#18,398 Autumn Delight™ Sedum x Bundle of Joy PPAF Showy StonecropSedum x Lajos USPP# 14,421 Autumn Charm™ Sedum x Lime Joy PPAF Showy StonecropSedum x Peace and Joy PPAF Showy StonecropSedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528 Showy StonecropSedum x Plum Perfection PP#22,690 Showy StonecropSedum x Pure Joy PP#24,194 Showy Stonecrop Sedum x Rock Star PP#29,036 Showy StonecropSedum x Sunset Boulevard PPAF Showy StonecropSedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833 Showy StonecropSorghastrum nutans St. Louis Indian GrassStachys x Summer Crush PP#29,899 BetonyStachys x Summer Romance PP#30,243 BetonyVernonia x Southern Cross IronweedVeronica incana Pure Silver Wooly SpeedwellVeronica x Good Night Irene Spike SpeedwellVeronica x Kiss the Sky PPAF Spike SpeedwellVeronica x Spike PP#27,814 Spike Speedwell

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Grasses Genus species Variety/Color COMMON NAMEAndropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Indian Warrior PP#24,999 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283 Big Bluestem Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PP#29,432 Penn SedgeFestuca x Cool as Ice PP#27,651 Cool Blue FescueKoeleria glauca Tiny Tot June Grass Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer Tall Moor Grass Panicum virgatum Prairie Dog PPAF Switch GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love PP#26,442 Ginger Love Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet PP#19,074 Dwarf Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Head Red Head Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Rocket PP#28,715 Red Rocket Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Yellow Ribbons PPAF Dwarf Gold Fountain GrassSchyzachrium scoparium Jazz Little BluestemSorghastrum nutans St. Louis Indian Grass

URC (Unrooted cuttings available) Genus species Variety/Color Offshore SourceGeum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750 Darwin PerennialsGeum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351 Darwin PerennialsGeum x Mai Tai PP#22,433 Darwin PerennialsGeum x Sangria Darwin PerennialsGeum x Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514 Darwin PerennialsLamium maculatum Ghost DummenPenstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804 Quality CuttingsSedum (Phedimus) ellacombianum Cutting Edge PPAF Quality CuttingsSedum sexangulare GolddiggerSedum spurium Red Rock Sedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528 Quality CuttingsSedum x Plum Perfection PP#22,690Sedum x Rock Star PP#29,036 Quality Cuttings Sedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833 Quality CuttingsStachys x Summer Crush PP#29,899Stachys x Summer Romance PP#30,243Veronica incana Pure Silver DummenVeronica x Spike PP#27,814

Vendors include: Darwin Perennials, Dummen, Quality Cuttings, and Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

US Native, Nativar, and Native Species Hybrids Genus species Variety/Color COMMON NAMEAllium cernuum Falling Stars White Nodding OnionAllium cernuum Wine Drop Nodding OnionAmsonia hubrictii Green Mist Bluestar Amsonia tabernemontana Fontana Bluestar Amsonia tabernemontana Short Stop Bluestar Amsonia x Halfway to Arkansas Bluestar Amsonia x Midway to Montana Bluestar Amsonia x illustris Seventh Inning Stretch Bluestar Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283 Big BluestemCarex pensylvanica Straw Hat PP#29,432 Penn SedgeEchinacea purpurea Showoff Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea White Showoff White ConeflowerEryngium yuccifolium Prairie Moon Dwarf Rattlesnake MasterEupatorium perfoliatum Milk and Cookies BonesetLiatris ligulistylus Butterfly Magnet Meadow BlazingstarLiatris spicata Trailbazer BlazingstarMonarda x Mojo PP#29,982 Bee BalmPanicum virgatum Prairie Dog PPAF Switch GrassPenstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804 BeardtonguePrunella vulgaris Magdalena PPAF SelfhealRudbeckia x American Gold Rush PP#28,498 Black eyed SusanRudbeckia x Glitters Like Gold PPAF Black eyed SusanSchyzachrium scoparium Jazz Little BluestemSorghastrum nutans St. Louis Indian GrassVer-no-nia x Southern Cross Ironweed

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The following North American companies are licensed propagators on one or more of our patented plants:AG 3, Inc. Altman PlantsArt Form NurseriesBall Horticultural (Darwin Perennials)Blooming NurseryCreek Hill NurseryDarwin Plants Emerald Coast GrowersGardenworldGET GroupGreen Leaf Plants (Aris) Greenleaf NurseryHinsdale NurseryHoffman Nursery

J.A.O. NurseryJanus Gardens (Canada), Inc.Kurt Bluemel, Inc.North Creek NurseriesOglesby InternationalOpel GrowersPacific Plug & LinerPapio Valley NurseryPioneer GardensPlug ConnectionPoplar Ridge NurseryProven Winners Four Star G-H, Pleasant View, Walters Gardens

Quality CuttingsRitter HorticulturalSkagit HorticultureStonehouse NurserySunny Border NurserySwift Greenhouses, IncT & L Nursery, Inc.Twixwood NurseryVan Essen NurseryWalla Walla NurseryWalters Gardens

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Website and Online Resources

GOT SEDUMS?Brent Horvath’s first book, The Plant Lover’s Guide to Sedums, is available from Timber Press. It includes everything you need to know about these beautiful gems. Plant profiles highlight 150 of the best varieties to grow, with informa-tion on zones, plant size, soil and light needs, origin, and how they are used in the landscape. Additional information includes designing with sedums, growing and propagating them, where to buy them, and where to see them in public gardens.

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Tissue Cultured Plants available Genus species Variety/Color Tissue Culture SourceAgastache x Velvet Crush PP#29,394 Vitro WestlandAllium x Windy City PP#28,100 AG3Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949 AG3, MicroplantAndropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283 MicroplantGeum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750 Vitro WestlandGeum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351 Vitro WestlandGeum x Cosmopolitan PP#24,982 Vitro WestlandGeum x Dark and Stormy PP#27,225 Vitro WestlandGeum x Gimlet PP#26,223 Vitro WestlandGeum x Limoncello Vitro WestlandGeum x Mai Tai PP#22,433 Vitro WestlandGeum x Sangria Microplant, Vitro WestlandGeum x Sea Breeze PP#26,437 Vitro WestlandGeum x Spanish Fly PP#27,226 Vitro WestlandGeum x Wet Kiss PP#27,227 Vitro WestlandPenstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804 Vitro WestlandPolemonium x Heaven Scent PP#20,214 Vitro WestlandRudbeckia x American Gold Rush PP#28,498 AG3, Microplant, Vitro WestlandSedum ellacombianum Cutting Edge PP#28,926 Vitro WestlandSedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528 Vitro WestlandSedum x Rock Star PP#29,036 Vitro WestlandSedum x Sunset Boulevard PPAF Vitro WestlandSedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833 Vitro WestlandStachys x Summer Crush PP#29,899 Vitro WestlandStachys x Summer Romance PP#30,243 Vitro Westland

Seed Strains Genus species Variety/ColorEchinacea purpurea ShowoffEchinacea purpurea White ShowoffEryngium yuccifolium Prairie MoonLiatris ligulistylus Monarch MagnetLiatris spicata TrailblazerOrostachys hybrids Octopus GardenSalvia nemorosa Lurie Strain

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Agastache x Anise HyssopVelvet Crush PP#29,394 – Originally selected for it’s deeper green crinkled foliage. The backs are even more interesting with rich velvet purpled underside. Large, long blooming plants bloom pink on 3’ + stems beginning in mid summer. The rose colored seedheads are as showy held on deep green to chocolate brown stems. Full sun, average soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.10 patented plugs Vitro Westland

Allium cernuum Nodding OnionFalling Stars - white – This white form of nodding onion has thicker gray green foliage on 18 – 24” tall stems, a bit taller than the species. Full sun to light shade, average well drained to dry soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Wine Drop – This vegetative form of Nodding Onion was selected for its darker pink color. At cool times the pedicels are wine colored too giving an added hint of pink to the flower head. The foliage is on the thin side. Stems grow 15-18” tall. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 custom

Allium schoenoprasum Dwarf Pink ChiveRising Star – Extra dwarf pink chives reaching only 10-12” tall and wide, bloom in May. Fine grey, green, grassy foliage looks nice all season long. 70 plug .75 Easy to grow. Plants prefer full sun and average to well drained soil. 4 1/2” 3.25 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 plugs Blooming Nursery

Agastache x Velvet Crush PP#29,394

Allium cernuum Wine Drop

Allium cernuum Falling Stars

Allium schenoprasum Rising Star

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Allium x Ornamental OnionAugust Asteroids – Heavy blooming plants begin to bud in July above glossy green foliage 6-8” tall. Light pink lavender flowers open on round clusters in 50 plug 1.00 August atop 18” stems. Full sun, Average to well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 plugs

Chivette PP#30,151 – A mostly sterile chive with edible kelly green foliage all season long. Initially upright but then more relaxed reaching 12-15” + long. This vigorous plant is easy to grow. Lavender purple flowers with a purple stripe down the middle of the pedal are also edible and held on 12” + stems. Beginning as round buds the flower open to 1” wide. Full sun preferred 70 plug 1.25 Average to dry soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs Pioneer Gardens

Windy City PP#28,100 – Dark green glossy foliage reaches 15” tall and wide. Dark rose purple flower clusters begin to color in June and open in July on 18-20” stems. Full sun is best. Average well drained to dry soil. 50 plug 1.50 Very drought tolerant. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 patented plugs AG 3, Inc., Creek Hill Nursery, Garden World, Pioneer Gardens, Twixwood, Van Essen Nursery

Amsonia hubrichtii BluestarGreen Mist – This extra fine form has deep green needle like foliage. Uniform plants reach 3’ tall and wide. Nice fall color of orange to golden yellow. Full sun average to dry soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 custom

Allium x Chivette PP#30,151

Amsonia hubrictii Green Mist

Allium x August Asteroids

Allium x Windy City PP#28,100

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Amsonia tabernaemontana BluestarFontana – This red stem selection has slightly darker blue flower clusters at the end of May into June on 36” + plants. In August the red seedheads are showy too. Zone 4-9. Full sun to light shade. Well drained to dry soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Amsonia tabernaemontana Baseball™ BluestarShort Stop – Compact 2’+ plants bloom the end of May early June with light blue cone shaped flower clusters. While most Amsonias have a growth spurt after flowering this one is stopped short. Yellow fall color too. Full sun is best. Average to well drained soils. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

Amsonia x Baseball™ BluestarFirst Hit – Our second plant in the Baseball™ Series, This intermediate foliage is exceptionally dark and glossy, held on red-purple stems in spring, quickly followed by clusters of light blue flowers. The habit is also more compact growing around 2’+. Nice yellow fall color too. Full sun, average soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Amsonia x illustris Baseball™ BluestarSeventh Inning Stretch – Initially glossy foliage emerges green but smaller than a typical illustris. The habit on this hybrid is also upright but more reserved and is bushier. Light blue flower clusters bloom at the top of the thin stems in late May, early June eventually reaching 3’ . Full sun to light shade. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Amsonia x Short Stop

Amsonia x Seventh Inning Stretch Amsonia x First Hit

Amsonia tabernaemontana Fontana

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Amsonia x BluestarHalfway to Arkansas – The foliage is a glossy deep green and uniformly needle-like. Pale blue flowers cluster in May. Rounded mounds top out just over 48” tall and wide. Yellow fall color comes a bit later than the other Amsonias. Try it with Pennisetum ‘Red Head,’ and Penstemon ‘Huskers Red’ 70 plug 1.00 and ‘Pocahontas.’ Full sun to light shade in well drained to moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50

Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2005 plugs Blooming Nursery, GET group, Hortech Twixwood

Midway to Montana – This form is practically half the size too. Mature plants have intermediate foliage around 3/8 - 1/2“ wide with clumps maturing to 3’ tall and wide. Light blue flower clusters bloom at around 12-18” +with a bolt of foliage after that. These adaptable plants will grow in full sun topart shade and most any soil except wet. Fall color is a striking golden yellow. These plants can make a nice informal herbacous hedge too. 1 Gal. 5.50

Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs

Andropogon gerardii Big BluestemBlackhawks PP#27,949, EUPBRAF – Deeper green foliage takes on a deep purple background in mid-summer deepening to dark purple and near black in some parts of the plant. Upright 5’+ tall plants will stand out in 50 plug 2.75 the landscape, especially with other tall grasses. Full sun, average soil. 1 Gal. 7.00

Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.25 Patented plugs Emerald Coast, Creek Hill Nursery, Greenleaf Nursery, Hoffman Nursery, Janus Gardens, Northcreek Nursery, Oglesby International, Poplar Ridge, Twixwood, Walla Walla Nursery, Walters Gardens

Amsonia x Midway to Montana

Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949

Amsonia x Halfway to Arkansas

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Andropogon gerardii Big BluestemDancing Wind PP#26,892 – Selected for its bi-color late summer color of green and red deepening to dark red in September and scarlet after frost. Heavy blooming plants begin in August with the entire plant becoming mostly red by the end of September. Grows to 6’ tall and almost 2’ wide. Full sun is best. Any soil 50 plug 2.75 but wet. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.25 Patented plugs Emerald Coast, Greenleaf Nursery

Indian Warrior PP#24,999 – Our first vegetative Big Bluestem is distinct from the species from the time it emerges. Darker green and more substantial foliage turn red below the red flowers which deepen all the way into October. Upright License plants grow 6’ tall and 2’ wide with maturity. Full sun and any soil but wet. Only 100.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.25 Patented plugs Blooming Nursery, Emerald Coast GET Group, Janus Gardens, Inc, Twixwood, Walters Gardens

Red October PP#26,283 – Our second vegetative form of Big Bluestem and for its fall color its hard to beat. Initially it was selected for its finer foliage, and has a nice upright habit to 6’. Foliage emerges deep green usually having some red tips from spring on. Starting in August the red highlights increase and deepen to a rich burgundy red. After the first frost usually in October, the

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foliage turns a more scarlet red taking on a striking appearance. Red flowers begin in August. Full sun is best for the red foliage color. Well drained soil. 50 plug 2.75 John Greenlee called this “the New Rubrum.” 1 Gal. 6.50 3 Gal. 14.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.25 Patented plugs Art Form, Emerald Coast, Get Group, Hoffman Nursery, Janus Gardens, Inc, J.A.O. Nursery, North Creek Nurseries, Oglesby International, Twixwood, Walla Walla Nursery

Andropogon gerardii Indian Warrior PP#24,999

Andropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283

Andropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892

Top 10 New IntrosAllium x ‘Chivette’

Andropogon g ‘Blackhawks’Geum x ‘Cherry Bomb’

Geum x ‘Top Shelf Margarita’Pennisetum a ‘Yellow Ribbons’

Prunella v ‘Magdalena’Rudbeckia x ‘American Gold Rush’

Rudbeckia x ‘Glitters Like Gold’ Sedum x ‘Peace and Joy’

Sedum x ‘Lime Joy’

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Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania Sedge, Common Oak SedgeStraw Hat PP#29,432 – This rhizomatous and vegetative form of penn sedge has a vigorous habit. It also has more substantial flower clusters than the species with reliable heavy spring bloom in April-May. It makes a good groundcover for dry shade. I have it planted with Polemonium x ‘Heaven Scent’ Tolerates full sun with irrigation. Part shade is best. The bright green foliage reaches only 5-6”. 4 1/2” 4.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.15 Patented plugs Emerald Coast Growers

Delosperma x Ice PlantMountain Dew PPAF – This is a clear yellow sport out of ‘Orange Crush.’ Nearly ground hugging succulent fingered foliage requires sharp drainage especially

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in winter. Zone 5-9. Peak bloom of the yellow and white centered 1” flowers 70 plug 1.00 begins in April-May and continues into June. Full sun is best. 4 1/2” 3.50 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 $0.10 Patented custom

Orange Crush PPAF – This orange sport of ‘Fire Spinner’ has a softness to it and slight pink bases to the petals. These low growing and spreading plants have fingered succulent foliage nearly covered with flowers in April - May into June. 70 plug 0.75 They prefer well drained to dry soil and full sun is best. 4 1/2” 3.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.10 Patented custom Swift Greenhouses

Echinacea purpurea Purple ConeflowerShowoff – Selected for the extra wide and long drooping pink petals and extra showy orange cones, this seed strain stands out at a distance, especially Seed: 100 10.00 when compared to the new upright petaled forms. Full sun well drained soil. 70 plug 0.75 Long blooming. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 custom, seed

Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PP#29,432

Echinacea purpurea Showoff

Delosperma x Mountain Dew PPAF

Delosperma x Orange Crush PPAF

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Echinacea purpurea White ConeflowerWhite Showoff – After years of observing the pink form and pulling out the best whites we are able to offer a white strain of ‘Showoff.’ Bright honey colored cones and hanging white petals on vigorous 3’+ plants. Great for a naturalistic planting. Full sun, well drained soil. Long blooming. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake MasterPrairie Moon – This uniformly short seed strain was selected for its shorter statured 3’+ stems compared to the species which grows to 5’ and tends to flop. The foliage is also thinner and bluer. White flowers begin in June or July. Seed: 100 20.00 In fall the seedheads turn brown and hold on into winter. Plant in full sun, 50 plug 2.00 dry to well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 custom, seed

Eupatorium perfoliatum BonesetMilk and Cookies – This native wetland species tolerates average soil. This selection has chocolate red foliage with milky white flowers in July on 3’ stems. 70 plug 1.50 Full sun, moist to average soil. Easy to combine with. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 custom

Festuca x Cool Blue FescueCool as Ice PP#27,651, EUPBRAF – This one was selected for its lighter green spring emergence giving the plant a slight bi-color look and better heat tolerance in summer. Vigorous plants turn blue in summer. Flower stems reach 18” with 50 plug 1.75 foliage reaching 24” wide. Zone 4-8. Full sun to light shade, well drained 4 1/2” 3.50 soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 Patented plugs Altman Plants, Art Form, C. Raker, Creek Hill Nursery, Emerald Coast Growers, GET Group, Janus Gardens, J.A.O. Nursery, Plug Connection, Poplar Ridge, Twixwood, Walla Walla Nursery

Eryngium yuccifolium Prairie Moon

Festuca x Cool as Ice PP#27,651 Eupatorium perfoliatum Milk ‘n Cookies

Echinacea purpurea White Showoff

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Geum x Garden GemsAlabama Slammer PP#23,750 – Hairy mounds of foliage grow 8-10” tall and over 1’ wide. In May, burgundy stems to 18”+ bloom with multi colored deep orange flowers edged and highlighted with red. Mostly semi-double 50 plug 1.50 1 1/2” flowers. Full sun, moist, drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, GET Group, Darwin Perennials, stageIII GulleyGreenhouse,PacificPlug&Liner, Pioneer, Vitro Westland

Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351 – Clear lemon yellow semi double flowers on floriferous plants start blooming the end of April on 18”+ stems and continue through May. Semi evergreens foliage reaches 10” tall by 12-15” wide. 50 plug 1.50 Best in full sun with rich moist to average soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, Blooming Nursery, Darwin Perennials, stageIII GetGroup,GulleyGreenhouse,Pacific Plug&Liner,Pioneer,SkagitGardens, Vitro Westland

Champagne – Creamy white nodding to side facing flowers on substantial plants reaching 24” tall and wide sometimes taller. Vigorous plants hardy zone 4-8. Rich moist soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom Vitro Westland

Cherry Bomb PPAF – Semi-double sterile flowers between grenadine and vermillion red fade to cherry pink. Held on maroon stems to 15” tall. Nice fuzzy green foliage too in mound 10” tall and 12”-15” wide. Rich moist soil 50 plug 1.50 in sun is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.20 Patented plugs Pioneer Gardens

Geum x Cherry Bomb PPAF

Geum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351

Geum x Champagne

Geum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750

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Geum x Garden GemsCitronge PP#28,893 – Creamy orange flowers emerge in May from red stem and buds on 18” stems. Wide folded petals overlap giving a nice full effect. Heavy 50 plug 1.50 blooming plants have some rebloom too. Full sun, moist rich soil. Zone 4-8. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 Patented plugs Vitro Westland stage III

Coppertone Punch PP#28,376 – Semi-double orange flowers in May have shorter petals on top of the full size petals for a layered look. Saturated orange flowers on airy green stems 18” plus tall. Semi evergreen hairy foliage on 10” x 12-15” clumps look good all season. Moist rich soil is ideal, but average 50 plug 1.50 soil is suitable. Full sun. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.20 Patented plugs Vitro Westland

Cosmopolitan PP#24,982 – Creamy petals flushed and edged with a rosy pink on semi double flowers that look like miniature roses, appear on 18” burgundy stems in May. Semi evergreen foliage on 10” x 12-15” 50 plug 1.50 clumps. Moist rich soil is ideal, but average soil is suitable. Full sun. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, Blooming Nursery, Gulley Greenhouse, stage III Microplant, Pioneer Gardens, Skagit Gardens, Vitro Westland

Dark and Stormy PP#27,225 – Red stems and buds reveal red-orange semi-double flowers when they open, then fade to orange showing both red and orange together. Attractive cut green foliage is semi-evergreen and has some red fall color too. Clumps grow to 10” tall with flowers on 18” stems. 50 plug 1.50 Full sun, rich moist soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.20 Patented plugs, stage III Vitro Westland

Geum x Coppertone Punch PP#28,376

Geum x Cosmopolitan PP#24,982

Geum x Citronge PP#28,893

Geum x Dark and Stormy PP#27,225

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Geum x Garden GemsGimlet PP#26,223 – near white – This light yellow Geum can have white tips in its petals especially as the semi double flowers fade. They begin blooming in early May and continue for 3-4 weeks on 18” green stems. Full sun, rich moist 50 plug 1.50 soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.20 Patented plugs, stage III Pioneer, Vitro Westland

Limoncello – Single lemon yellow flowers look straight up on 12-15” red 50 plug 1.50 stems. This is one of our heaviest blooming Geums. Full sun, rich moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs, stage III Vitro Westland

Mai Tai PP#22,433, EUPBR#35,820 – Heavy blooming, vigorous plants have single to semi-double blooms of vermillion red fading to a peachy-pink in May. Clumping mounds reach just over 1’ wide topped by burgundy 18” stems. Full 50 plug 1.50 sun, moist to average soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, Darwin Perennials, GET Group, Gulley stageIII Greenhouse,PacificPlug&Liner, Pioneer, Skagit Gardens, Twixwood, Vitro Westland

Sangria – A semidouble, sterile, intense red hybrid with a long bloom time 50 plug 1.50 starting the end of May and going through June into July. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2008 plugs, URC, Blooming Nursery, Darwin Perennials, stage III Darwin Plants, Microplant, Skagit Gardens, Vitro Westland

Geum x Limoncello

Geum x Mai Tai PP#22,433

Geum x Gimlet PP#26,223

Geum x Sangria

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Geum x Garden GemsSea Breeze PP#26,437 – orange – This robust grower has larger hairy foliage than most Geums. Orange flowers can verge on the red side after cold nights and measure 2” wide. The unique flowers have folded wavy petals like they are blowing in the breeze and are held on red 18” + stems. Full sun, rich 50 plug 1.50 moist soil. Nice with Salvias. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.20 Patented plugs, stage III Pioneer, Vitro Westland

Solid Gold Dancer PP#29,656 – A new color in garden gems, this is the first gold color in the cocktail series. Semi-double ruffled and sometime notched petals over lap to form a full looking flower. Hairy foliage on robust growing plants makes mounds 8” + tall and over 1’ wide. Peak bloom is mid May. Full sun to light shade, rich moist soil. Side note: For those not familiar with this cocktail, that’s because we made up the name and therefore had to make up the cocktail. I made this refreshing summer drink up waiting for a plane home in the Warsaw Airport. Repasado tequila on ice with three fresh squeezed lemon wedges. Sip 50 plug 1.50 and enjoy! 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.20 Patented plugs Vitro Westland

Spanish Fly PP#27,226 – Single gold flowers tipped in red have hints of 50 plug 1.50 orange too. Red stems grow 18” tall in May. Full sun, rich, moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.20 Patented plugs Vitro Westland

Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514 – The second in our cocktail series. Cool off your spring with a refreshing ‘Tequila Sunrise.’ Lemony yellow single and semi double flowers drip with a touch of grenadine rose red on the end of the burgundy red stems. 1’ clumps with the flower stems reaching 15-18” start blooming in May 50 plug 1.50 and go into June. Full sun with moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2009 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC Blooming Nursery, Darwin Perennials, GET Group, Gulley Greenhouse, PacificPlug&Liner,Twixwood

Geum x Sea Breeze PP#26,437

Geum x Spanish Fly PP#27,226

Geum x Solid Gold Dancer PP#29,656

Geum x Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514

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Geum x Garden GemsTop Shelf Margarita PPAF – This clear and bright yellow is nearly semi-double and stands out against the deep green foliage. Upright habit of red stems 15-18” tall. Makes great presentation in pots and at retail. Reliable rebloom on almost half of the plants is an exiting addition to this 50 plug 1.50 genus after 10 years of breeding. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.20 Patented plugs Pioneer Gardens

Wet Kiss PP#27,227 – Is a deeper colored red sport of ‘Mai Tai’ with more vermillion to orange semi-double flowers. Red stems and buds grow to 18” Full 50 plug 1.50 sun, rich moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.20 Patented plugs Pioneer Gardens, Vitro Westland

Hemerocallis x DaylilyOn Top – Syn. Baby Stella™. One of the shortest daylilies you’ll ever see. The stems are typically 6” tall, which leave the golden flowers sitting right “on top” of the mound of foliage. Some rebloom. Prefers full sun, well drained soil. NOTE: We are breeding with this and should have some more extremely short ones in the future. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014

Hosta x HostaHasta Mañana PP#30,157 – A combination of two of the best Hostas. This sport likely came from ‘Francee’ and nearly mimics another one of its great relatives, ‘Gold Standard.’ Lightly puckered veined leaves emerge near apple green and quickly begin to fade to gold at the tips eventually becoming entirely gold except for the mostly thin white edge although sometimes a deep green streak appears. Green new foliage continues to emerge giving the whole plant a wave of green to gold colors highlighted by the 50 plug 1.25 edges! Part sun to shade, rich soil. 1 Gal. 7.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.20 patented plugs, stage III Vitro Westland

Geum x Wet Kiss PP#27,227

Hemerocallis x On Top Syn. Baby Stella™

Geum x Top Shelf Margarita PPAF

Hosta x Hasta Mañana PP#30,157

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Iris pumila Std. Dwarf bearded IrisProlific Purple – Fragrant purple flowers smell like grapes, on silvered green foliage to 12”+. Flowers in May on 15-18” stems. Named by my Dad for its extreme vigor. An old variety from our Glenview Garden Center. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2006 divisions

Koeleria glauca June GrassTiny Tot – This selection was made for the shorter flower stems which sit right inside the silver blue foliage. Clumps reach around 8” wide and 10-12” tall. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Lamium maculatum LamiumGhost – Mostly silvered foliage is what caught our eye on this Lamium. Purple flower clusters fit right in. Full sun with moisture or part shade, well drained soil. Extra vigorous (Groundcover). 4 1/2” 3.25Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2007 plugs, URC readily available

Leucanthemum superbum Daisy May® Daisy Duke PP#21,914, CAPBR#4,376, EUPBR#37,707 – Extremely uniform plants. Tight perky habit with star quality growing to 2’ tall have a dome shaped habit with deep green foliage and flat 3” daisies. Picked to be a Proven Winners Perennial! Full sun, well drained soil. Nice with yellow daylilies. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 Proven Proven Winners, Four Star, Winner Pleasant View, Walters Gardens Exclusive

Iris pumila Prolific Purple

Lamium maculatum Ghost

Koeleria glauca Tiny Tot

Leucanthemum superbum Daisy Duke PP#21,914 Daisy May®

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Liatris ligulistylis Meadow Blazing Star Butterfly Magnet – This seed strain is selected for a more reserved 4’ size compared to the 5-6’ tall species. Extra attractive to male monarchs, these plants have a pheromone that attracts the butterflies like a magnet once they begin blooming in July. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Liatris spicata Blazing Star / GayfeatherTrailblazer – Originally selected for some red tips to the foliage, this tetraploid form of Liatris spicata only reaches 24” + tall and 15-18” wide. Thick purple flowers in summer turn black as they to go to seed. Extra showy and compact Seed: 100 5.00 compared to the species. An improvement on ‘Kobold.’ Full sun, most any soil. 70 plug 1.00 Zones 4-9. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom, seed

Molinia arundinacea Tall Moor GrassDutch Dreamer – This medium sized Molinia still reaches 5’ tall, so its perfect for blending tall and small. Upright plants have golden yellow fall color too. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Monarda x Bee BalmMojo PP#29,982 – Chocolate red foliage emerges early with short silvered hairs and chocolate red stems too. By the time the purple flowers bloom in June, the mildew resistant foliage turns to green. Grows to 24” + tall. Full sun; 70plug 1.00 average to well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.10 patented plugs Swift Greenhouses

Liatris spicata Trailblazer

Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer

Liatris ligulistylis Butterfly Magnet

Monarda x Mojo PP#29,982

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Orostachys x Chinese Dunce CapsOctopus Garden – This seed strain has a range of colored foliage from grayed- greens, to gray and silver all the way to plum. Hybrid vigor yields clustered rosettes of succulent foliage very quickly from winter or spring sown seed. In early fall, dunce cap shaped creamy white 6-8” flowers are covered with pollinators. Full

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sun, well-drained soil. These mono-carpic plants need the flowers stems cleaned 70 plug 1.00 up after flowering. Zone 4-9. Seed available, call for price. 4 1/2” 3.50 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 seed strain custom

Panicum virgatum Switch GrassPrairie Dog PPAF – Selected for a more reserved habit growing 4-5’ tall with

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clean blue foliage on upright growth. Heavy flower plants bloom on the top third 50 plug 2.00 of the plant. 1 Gal. 6.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 $0.20 patented plugs

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston IvyGrand Slam – This plant has great looking foliage three seasons out of the year. Semi glossy foliage emerges lighter green but quickly colors up to deep green. The real show comes in Fall when the uniform bright red fall color is hard to beat. This climbing vine will grow over 20’ tall and cling to stone. Zone 4-9. 1 Gal. 9.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Pennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love Fountain GrassGinger Love PP#26,442 – If you like ‘Red Heads’ you’ll love ‘Ginger Love.’ This red flowered fountain grass grows 2-3’ tall and wide with thick red inflorescense 50 plug 2.00 starting in August and holding on until October. Plants should be deadheaded 1 Gal. 6.00 once seeds start to drop. Full sun, well drained to average soil. Zones 5-9. 3 Gal. 13.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.20 Patented plugs Altman Plants, Blooming Nursery, Greenleaf, Emerald Coast, Northwest Horticulture, Janus Gardens, Inc, T&LNursery,Twixwood,Plug Connection, Progressive Perennials, Stonehouse Nursery

Panicum virgatum Prairie Dog PPAF

Pennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love PP#26,442

Orostachys x Octopus Garden

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Grand Slam

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Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet Fountain GrassPiglet PP#19,074, EU PBR# 32,991 – This dwarf fountain grass tops out at around 18” tall and wide. Full sun, well drained soil. Comments: The flowers are substantial enough to be viewed in the landscape compared to ‘Little Bunny’ and plants grow to about half the size of Hameln. Try with Pixie Meadowbrite™ 50 plug 1.50 or Liatris ‘Trailblazer.’ 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2006 $0.10 Patented plugs Artform Nurseries, Blooming Nursery, Emerald Coast, GET Group, Hoffman, J.A.O. Nursery, Stonehouse, Sunny Border Nursery, Twixwood

Pennisetum alopecuroides Red Head Fountain GrassRed Head – An early form of red flowering Pennisetum. I selected this one in 1998 from among Pennisetum National ‘Arboretum.’ ‘Red Head’ shows its red inflorescence the beginning of August, one month earlier than most. It looked stunning against the Feather Reed Grass in the field beds at the nursery. Nice

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with other red grasses, variegated Miscanthus and Joe Pye Weed. Full sun, well 50 plug 1.50 drained to moist soil. It should be deadheaded in October to prevent reseeding 1 Gal. 5.00 Awarded in 2010 at the ISU Conference in Europe. 3 Gal. 13.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2003 plugs readily available

Red Rocket PP#28,715 – Get ready for take off, when the dark red flower spikes of ‘Red Rocket’ bloom in late summer they will be flying off the shelf. 50 plug 2.00 3’ x 3’ + substantial plants are the perfect size to blend the tall and small in 1 Gal. 6.00 your border. Full sun, well drained soil. 3 Gal. 13.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.25 custom Emerald Coast Growers

Pennisetum alopecuroides Golden Fountain GrassYellow Ribbons PPAF – Yellow foliage plants are nearly the same size as ‘Hameln’ with thin golden yellow foliage that mellows to chartreuse yellow by fall.

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Light tan colored flowers bloom in August and end in October on 24” stems. 50 plug 2.50 Zone 5 to 9. 1 Gal. 6.50 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 $0.20 patented plugs Emerald Coast

Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet PP#19,074

Penstemon alopecuroides Red Head

Penstemon alopecuroides Red Rocket PP#28,715

Penstemon alopecuroides Yellow Ribbons PPAF

Top 10 Favorite GrassesAndropogon g ‘Blackhawks’

Andropogon g ‘Dancing Wind’Andropogon g ‘Red October’

Carex p ‘Straw Hat’Festuca x ‘Cool as Ice’

Pennisetum a ‘Ginger Love’Pennisetum a ‘Red Head’

Pennisetum a ‘Red Rocket’Pennisetum a ‘Yellow Ribbons’

Schizachryum s ‘Jazz’

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Penstemon digitalis BeardtonguePocahontas PP#24,804 – Burgundy foliage emerges in spring quickly followed in June by 3-4’ burgundy red stems holding loose clusters of purple pink flowers. An irresistible combination judging from the womens reaction when we had it blooming near the office. The hummingbirds also had a taste and find it equally 50 plug 1.25 appealing. Plants prefer full sun, and well drained to rich soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC Blooming Nurseries, GET Group, Grow ‘n Sell, Quality Cuttings, Skagit Gardens, Stonehouse Nursery, Twixwood, Vitro Westland, Walla Walla

Heaven Scent PP#20,214, EUPBR#32,205 – Lacy pinnate foliage emerges red and continues to hold red highlights until summer. Grape scented blue flowers begin in May and can continue into June. Plants top out at 18-24” tall. Drought tolerant clumps can grow in full sun to part shade. Makes a good cut flower, too. Nice with Geum. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2008 $0.25 Patented custom, stage III, Creek Hill Nursery, Grow n’ Sell, Vitro Westland

Polygonatum biflorum Dwarf Solomon’s SealPrince Charming PP#22,304 – In cooperation with Chicagoland Grows! Clumps no taller than 12” start the spring with many pair of creamy white perfumed flowers along the short arching stems. In fall purple berries are 2 eye bareroot 2.00 followed by golden yellow fall color. Can grow in full sun with drained soil 4 1/2” 4.50 but will tolerate part shade. 1 Gal. 7.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 $0.25 licensed by bareroot, Blooming Nursery, GET Group Chicagoland Grows

Prunella vulgaris Self-healMagdalena PPAF – Clusters of four sided short spikes erupt in Mid-June with purple bi-color flowers. Plants grow 6”tall and spread over 12” wide. The semi- evergreen fingered and pointed foliage is bright green with purple highlights at

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the cool times of the year. Full sun, most any soil. Very adaptable. Native to 70 plug 1.00 48 states. 1 Gal. 5.50 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 $0.15 patented plugs

Penstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804

Polemonium x Heaven Scent PP#20,214

Polygonatum biflorum Prince Charming PP#22,304

Prunella vulgaris Magdalena PPAF

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Rudbeckia x Black Eyed SusanAmerican Gold Rush PP#28,498, CAPBRAF, EUPBR#49,424 – One of my best plants! Naturally compact plants reach 22” at the most, with a rounded habit and heavy bloom starting in late July through September. The golden yellow 3” flowers have arched petals. Foliage is thinner and hairy giving this plant excellent resitance to Septoria, the fungus that affects Goldsturm. 70 plug 2.00 Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 7.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.25 Patented plugs, Stage III AG3, Art Form, Creek Hill Nursery, Emerald Coast Growers, Gardenworld, Gootjes-All Plant BV, Stonehouse, Vitro Westland, Walters Gardens

Glitters Like Gold PPAF – This hybrid has rounded hairy foliage reminiscent of Goldstrurm but the added bonus of Septoria fungus resistance. Deep gold flowers are 3” wide and heavy blooming on 3’ plus stems. An improved 50 plug 2.00 ‘Goldstrurm’. Full sun to light shade; any soil but wet. 1 Gal. 7.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.25 Patented Emerald Coast Emerald Coast Growers Growers exclusive 2020

Salvia elegans Golden Pineapple SageGolden Delicious PP#17,977 – Tender Perennial. Limey yellow foliage that smells like pineapple looks good all year reaching 42”+ in the garden. If kept from frost will bloom scarlet red at the end of October. Full sun to light shade. Well drained to moist or even wet soil. Part of the Proven Winners line. Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2005 Proven Proven Winners: Four Star, Winners Pleasant View Exclusive

Salvia nemorosa Perennial Salvia/Meadow SageBlueberry Beret – Compact plants bloom at the end of Spring with 15” violet spikes held on purple stems followed by purple seedheads giving this plant an extra season of interest. It also reliably reblooms in late summer. Plants reach 18” wide. Full sun, average to well drained soil. Zone 4-9. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Salvia elegans Golden Delicious PP#17,977

Salvia nemorosa Blueberry Beret

Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush PP#28,498

Rudbeckia x Glitters Like Gold PPAF

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Salvia nemorosa Perennial Salvia/Meadow SageLurie garden strain – This seed strain is a wonderful mix of amethyst to pink to light purples with some violets too. This blend was selected out of a light pink seedling of Amethyst found in Lurie by Piet Oudolf and Roy Diblik. It has a similar Seed: 100 10.00 tall 24-30”+ habit with long thinner lightly branched flowers 8-12” in length. Full 70 plug 1.00 sun, well drained to average soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom, seed

Pink Wesuwe – This seedling of ‘Wesuwe’ has the same great foliage, early bloom and habit. Rose colored seedheads are showy well after the pink flowers fade. The combination is elegant. Full sun, Well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Schyzachrium scoparium Little BluestemJazz – An exciting selection that comes from ‘The Blues.’ ‘Jazz’ is a shorter form growing 2’+ with the same blue foliage and will not fall over. Makes a good replacement for Blue Oat Grass. Native. Some purple fall color to the stems 50 plug 2.00 too. Full sun, well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 plugs Emerald Coast, Twixwood

Sedum album StonecropBig Rock – This extra large form of album has hybrid vigor. Green foliage with hints of red topped by white flowers in June. 4 1/2” 3.25Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Salvia nemerosa Lurie garden strain

Schyzachrium scoparium Jazz

Salvia nemerosa Pink Wesuwe

Sedum album Big Rock

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Sedum ellacombianum StonecropCutting Edge PP#28,926 – Virtually static plants start with bright butter yellow edges and hints of pink in spring. Yellow edged, bright green foliage on mounding plants 6-8” tall and spreading over 12” wide look good from Spring to Fall 70 plug .75 providing a bright contrasting plant for full sun to part shade. Well drained soil. 4 1/2” 3.25 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC Art Form, Green Leaf Plants, Quality Cuttings, Swift Greenhouses, Vitro Westland

Sedum rupestre StonecropMaking Progress – Deep green glossy needle like foliage turns russet red with hints of chocolate in the late fall into mid-spring. The rest of the year the foliage is deep green. Bright yellow flowers on heavy sprays held on 6” plus stems bloom in 70 plug 0.75 summer. A nice companion to Angelina and Blue Spruce. 4 1/2” 3.25Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 plugs Swift Greenhouses

Sedum sexangulare StonecropGolddigger – A golden leaved form that shows it’s best golden color in the summer. Six sided fingered foliage in almost ground hugging, golden yellow 70 plug .75 flowers on 4-6” plants June into July. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen. 4 1/2” 3.25Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 plugs, URC in Blooming Nursery, Green Leaf Plants April-May Emerald Coast Growers, GET group, Twixwood

Sedum spurium Two Row StonecropRed Rock – An all red sport of ‘Fuldaglut’ this is an improved form of ‘Voodoo.’ This form stays red most of the year and has very good vigor. Grow in full sun 70 plug .50 for best color. Dry to well drained soil. 4 1/2” 3.25Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs, URC Blooming Nursery, Ritter Perennials, Twixwood

Sedum ellacombianum Cutting Edge PP#28,926

Sedum sexangulare Golddigger

Sedum rupestre Making Progress

Sedum spurium Red Rock

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Sedum x Autumn Delight™ Showy StonecropBeka PP#18,398 – A reverse sport that came from Sedum ‘Lajos’ PP#14,421 ‘Autumn Charm™.’ This one has foliage with a thin, green edge and chartreuse yellow centers. Flowers just like ‘Autumn Joy,’ the parent. Due to the variegation the height seems to be shorter. So far we’ve only seen it grow to 18”. ‘Beka’ means frog in Hungarian and was my dad’s affectionate name for my mom. The foliage is 70 plug 1.00 showiest in May and June. Licensing is available, please call Brent. 1 Gal 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2007 $0.25 Patented plugs Blooming, Emerald Coast, GET group, Hinsdale, Stonehouse, Sunny Border Nursery, Swift, Walters Gardens (bareroot)

Bundle of Joy PPAF – A Proven Winners perennial. This sport of ‘Pure Joy’ is pure white. Same great mounding habit to 1’ tall and 18”+ wide. Gray-green foliage is also showy in spring. Full sun, well drained to dry soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 patented Proven Winners Four Star, Pleasant View, Exclusive Walters Gardens

Sedum x Autumn Charm™ Showy StonecropLajos PP#14,421 – A variegated form of Sedum ‘Autumn Joy.’ Creamy yellow edges with green centers. In mid September white buds turn to pink then russet red. A four season plant. Comments: Our first patented plant, named for my dad, a Hungarian immigrant. This form is very stable. For licensing information call Brent. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2006 $0.25 Patented plugs Creek Hill Nursery, Darwin, Emerald Coast, GET group, North Creek Nurseries, Skagit, Sunny Border Nursery, Swift

Sedum x Lajos PP#14,421

Autumn Delight™ Sedum x Beka PP#18,398 Sedum x Bundle of Joy PPAF

Top 15 Favorite Perennial IntrosAllium x ‘Chivette’

Allium x ‘Windy City’Geum x ‘Mai Tai’

Leucanthemum s ‘Daisy Duke’Penstemon d ‘Pocahontas’

Polemonium d ‘Heaven Scent’Polygonatum b ‘Prince Charming’

Rudbeckia x ‘American Gold Rush’Sedum x ‘Lime Joy’

Sedum x ‘Peace and Joy’ Sedum x ‘Pillow Talk’

Sedum x ‘Pure Joy’Sedum x ‘Rock Star’

Sedum x ‘Thundercloud’Stachys x ‘Summer Romance’

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Sedum x Showy StonecropLime Joy PPAF – Gray-green foliage erupts on vigorous plants. By Mid-July domed lime green buds resemble Hydrangea buds. In September the flowerheads swell to 6-8” packed domes of pink and magenta bi-color flowers.

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The strong stems grow to 15” tall and take on some red-purple coloration. 70 plug 1.25 Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 $0.20 patented plugs

Peace and Joy PPAF – This ‘Pure Joy’ relative has a similar habit but this plant has bi-color magenta and pink flowers in September. Along with that the grey green foliage takes on a reddish edge and purple stems, a very nice addition. Grows to 70 plug 1.25 1’ tall and 12-15” wide. Full sun, well drained soil. Resistant to Rhizoctonia. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs Vitro Westland

Pillow Talk PP#28,528 – Substantial plants with hybrid vigor reach 18–24” tall and wide. Gray-green foliage is also larger held on rose colored stems and at times can have reddish edges. Large 5-6” flower heads of deep pink and magenta stand out from the crowd. Fall color of chartruese and pink foliage too. 70 plug 1.25 Resistant to Rhizoctonia. Full sun to light shade, well drianed soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC Pioneer Gardens, Quality Cuttings, Twixwood, Vitro Westland

Plum Perfection PP#22,690 – Grey tips are followed by perfect plum foliage URC w/license .20 on tight clumps growing just over 1’ wide and only around 8” tall. Bi-color pink URC w/out .30 flowers in late August-September. Full sun to light shade in well drained soil. 70 plug 1.00 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC in Blooming Nursery, GET Group, April- May Pioneer Gardens, Twixwood

Sedum x Peace and Joy PPAF

Sedum x Plum Perfection PP#22,690

Sedum x Lime Joy PPAF

Sedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528

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Sedum x Showy StonecropPure Joy PP#24,194, CAPBR#5340 – Blue green foliage reminiscent of Sedum sieboldii in tight compact clumps only reaching around 12” high and up to 15” wide. Soft bi-color pink flowers begin in September. Full sun well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 Proven Four Star, Pleasant View, Winners Walters Gardens Exclusive

Rock Star PP#29,036 – Pointed gray-green foliage in tight clumps has pink flowers on 1’ stems, starting in Mid-August through September. A pink companion to ‘Thundercloud,’ selected as much for its foliage as it was for the flower color! 70 plug 1.00 Full sun, to light shade. Well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC Pioneer Gardens, Quality Cuttings, Vitro Westland

Sunset Boulevard PPAF – This sister seedling to ‘Pillow Talk’ has darker raspberry colored flowers and exceptional fall foliage and color throughout the plant with lime-green, orange, and red fall foliage on red stems with

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wine colored seedheads. An exceptional fall plant great for containers. Full 70 plug 1.25 sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2019 $0.20 patented plugs Vitro Westland

Thundercloud PP#21,833, EUPBR#33206 – Unique pointed grey green URC w/license .20 foliage emerges in spring on strongly mounding domes. Slowly expanding to URC w/out .30 10-12” mounds with white spectabile type flowers the end of August into 70 plug .75 September. Full sun well drained soil. For licensing information call Brent. 4 1/2” 3.50 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2009 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC Emerald Coast, GET Group, Grow ‘n Sell, Pioneer Gardens, Quality Cuttings, Ritter Horticultural, Skagit, Swift, Twixwood, Vitro Westland

Sedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833 Sedum x Sunset Boulevard PPAF

Sedum x Rock Star PP#29,036 Sedum x Pure Joy PP#24,194

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Sorghastrum nutans Indian GrassSt. Louis – Selected on the side of the road heading to St. Louis, it has extra red color to the stems and foliage at times. Fall color is typically an orange red. Substantial plants 6’ tall bloom in August into October. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 custom

Stachys x BetonySummer Crush - pink PP#29,899 – Vigorous and substantial plants growing to 24” + have white and pink bicolor spikes that bloom in June into July. The crinkled green foliage is fragrant when crushed and deer resistant. 70 plug 1.25 Full sun; average soil. Adaptable, long lived and trouble free. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs Altman Plants, Vitro Westland

Summer Romance - PPAF – June is a romantic time of year in the garden and this Stachys adds to it with longer spikes of pinker-purple flowers on 24” tall plants. Very upright too. Looks nice with Monarda ‘Mojo’ crinkled green foliage 70 plug 1.25 looks great all season and resists deer. Full sun, average to moist soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs Altman Plants, Grow ‘n Sell, Vitro Westland

Vernonia x IronweedSouthern Cross – A favorite selection this hybrid came from seed sown as Vernonia lettermanii. The other parent is unknown but it had broad foliage and this one has intermediate foliage measuring up to 1/2” wide. The deep green foliage looks good all season long. The plant grows 3’ tall and wide, blooming in August. Purple flowers can have thin white filaments along with lacy purple petals that emerge from deep purple buds that look like little jewels. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs Walters Gardens

Sorghastrum nutans St Louis

Stachys x Summer Romance PP#30,243

Stachys x Summer Crush PP#29,899

Vernonia x Southern Cross

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Veronica incana Wooly SpeedwellPure Silver – Selected for vigor and longevity in the garden. Typically this species requires sharp drainage but this selection is more adaptable to heavy soil and moist conditions. Silvered foliage on 12” + clumps topped by numerous 15”+ spikes of vivid sky blue flowers in June. Full sun; well drained soil is ideal. 70 plug .75 Nice with Geranium sanguineum. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs Stonehouse

Veronica x Spike SpeedwellGood Night Irene – Long dark green foliage with light violet-lavender spikes on 18”+ stems that bloom starting in July and continue into August. Perfect with Echinacea, Leucanthemum and Daylilies. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

Kiss The Sky PPAF – This hybrid has traits from two of our previous intros. Slightly gray-green foliage gives this plant very clean foliage throughout the season. The vigorous plants are taller growing 24” plus with exceptionally long sky blue flower spikes beginning to bloom in mid-June. Plants will rebloom in late summer 70 plug 1.00 but with deadheading will be near continuous. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.15 patented custom, URC

Spike PP#27,814 – Full blue spikes on low growing, compact plants that bloom in summer on 12 - 15” upright stems. Full sun, well drained soil is best. An 70 plug 1.00 improvement over ‘Royal Candles.’ 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.10 patented custom, URC

Veronica incana Pure Silver

Veronica x Spike PP#27,814

Veronica x Good Night Irene

Veronica x Kiss the Sky PPAF

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