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Hummingbird on Lonicera by Karen Dever
ONLINE SALE DAYS AT DELNATURE.ORG: MAY 2 – 3PLANT PICK UP: MAY 13 – 15 (UPSTATE AND DOWNSTATE OPTIONS)
NATIVEPLANT SALE
2021 | HOPE BLOOMS
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Height: 5-17’ | Width: 5-15’ | Range: P,CTall Indigo-bush. Orange stamens jump out against the purple.
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Plant Pricing: Actual pricing depends on many variables and can often change up until the last minute, so pricing is not included in this catalogue. However, most herbaceous plants (flowers, grasses, ferns) range from $8 to $12, most shrubs range from $24-$36, and most trees range from $25-$40.
Note: Delaware Nature Society has made every effort to avoid neo-nictinoids and other systemic pesticides being used on our plants. However, we cannot guarantee that every plant is pesticide-free.
11 Botanical Name If orange, a photo of the plant is in this guide.
22 New plant A plant new to our sale.
33 Height & Width Plant size in feet and/or inches
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Walk with botanists and naturalists on Monday mornings to start your week. Visit four different locations renowned for diverse species of wildflowers, ferns, trees, and shrubs to experience the beauty of the season, tune into spring plant emergence, learn some new species, and sharpen your identifications skills. Each week will feature a different main leader at a new location. Led by Joe Sebastiani and special botanist guests. Meets at locations. Member $65 full series | Non-member $75 full series
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Adiantum pedatum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2’ | P, CMaidenhair Fern Delicate fronds; dramatic if planted among low flowers.
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Athyrium angustum 'Lady in Red' Height: 18-30” | Width: 18-24” | P, CNorthern Lady Fern Vibrant burgundy stems accent other plants’ red blooms or leaves.
Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Height: 6-12” | Width: 6-12”+ | EPCreeping Phlox One of the top performers in Mt. Cuba trials; vigorous groundcover.
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Purple | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty' Height: 4-6” | Width: 12-18” | EP, ECMoss Phlox Bright pink; cascade over hillside or among rocks.
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Rose-pink | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue' Height: 4-6” | Width: 18-24” | EP, ECMoss Phlox Fragrant; can be clipped to make formal edging.
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Blue violet | Apr-May | FS | D, M
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' Height: 18-24” | Width: 12-30” | EP, ECObedient-plant Spike of snapdragon-like flowers; clump former; will rebloom.
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White | June-Sept | FS, PS | M, W
Podophyllum peltatum Height: 8-12” | Width: 1-6’ | P, CMay-apple Lovely parasol-like leaves; fruit for box turtles, other wildlife.
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White | May | PS, SH | M
Polemonium reptans Height: 8-18” | Width: 12” | P, CJacob’s-ladder Free-flowering; mass under shrubs and trees, in floodplains.
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Blue | Apr-May | PS | M
Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-4’ | PGreat Solomon’s-seal Show-stopping, elegant, stately; dangling blooms, blue berries.
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White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Pycnanthemum muticum Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CClustered Mountain-mint Wonderful nectar plant; foliage has a strong, clean fragrance.
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White/viol | July-Sept | FS, PS | M
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Height: 24-30” | Width: 1-2’ | P, ECBlack-eyed Susan Supports many butterflies; cones provide winter food for birds.
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Gold | Aug-Oct | FS | D, M
Rudbeckia laciniata Height: 3-7’ | Width: 18-48” | P, CCutleaf Coneflower Bright petals, green cone; striking by a stream, in a floodplain.
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Yellow | July-Aug | FS, PS | D, M
Salvia azurea Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-4’ | EP, ECAzure-blue Sage Attracts butterflies, best in lean soil and in groups.
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Blue | July-Oct | FS, PS | D, M
Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' Height: 18” | Width: 9-12” | P, CLyre-leaf Sage Red leaves; good groundcover for dry spots.
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Violet | May-June | FS, PS | D, M
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Sanguinaria canadensis Height: 6-8” | Width: 12-16” | P, CBloodroot Star-like flowers; paw-shaped foliage; good contrast with ferns.
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White | April | PS, SH | M
Sedum ternatum Height: 2-6” | Width: 4-6” | PThree-leaf Stonecrop Starry blooms; wonderful wandering among other flowers, ferns.
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White | May | PS, SH | D, M
Senna (Cassia) marilandica Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CSouthern Wild Senna Large clusters of flowers a bit like lupines; bold, compound leaves.
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Yellow | July-Aug | FS | D, M
Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet' Height: 12-18” | Width: 8” | P, CWherry’s Catchfly Low, semi-evergreen mound; for rock gardens or steep sites.
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Deep pink | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
Sisyrinchium 'Suwanee' Height: 8-12” | Width: 12-18”+ | P, CBlue-eyed Grass New color form found in the wild; spreads from base, not weedy.
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Sky blue | May | FS, PS | D, M
Solidago caesia Height: 2-3’ | Width: 1-3’ | P, CBlue-stemmed Goldenrod Arching sprays of fall color; tolerates dry shade.
Symphyotrichum (Aster) cordifolium Height: 1-4’ | Width: 1-3’ | P, ECBlue Wood Aster Brightens a shady spot; one of the few asters to thrive in shade.
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Blue | Aug-Oct | PS, SH | D, M
Symphyotrichum (Aster) oblongifolium 'October Skies' Height: 1-2’ | Width: 18-36” | EPAromatic Aster #4 in Mt. Cuba Center trials; more compact; good in containers.
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Violet | Sept-Oct | FS | D, M
Thalictrum thalictroides (Anemonella) Height: 4-8” | Width: 8-12” | P, CRue-anemone Soft bloom for early spring; use under taller wildflowers.
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White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
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Vernonia noveboracensis Height: 5-7’ | Width: 3-4” | P, CNew York Ironweed Deep purple color for late season; butterfly favorite; loves wet site.
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Purple | Aug-Sept | FS | M, W
Veronicastrum virginicum Height: 4-5’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CCulver’s-root Dramatic spires; takes regular soil or thrives in wetter areas.
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White | July-Aug | FS | M
Zizia aurea Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-16” | P, ECGolden-Alexanders Hosts Black Swallowtail butterfly; draws many beneficial insects.
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Yellow | Apr-June | FS, PS | M, W
Acer rubrum Height: 40-75’ | Width: 25-50’ | P, CRed Maple Beautiful fall show; red buds and flowers; very adaptable.
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Red | March | FS, PS | M, W
Aesculus pavia Height: 10-20’ | Width: 10-20’ | EC, EPRed Buckeye Huge blooms glow like beacons for returning hummingbirds.
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Coral | May | FS, PS | M, W
Amelanchier canadensis Height: 6-20’ | Width: 5-10’ | P, CCanadian Serviceberry (Shadblow) Lovely, frilly blooms, dark fruits for wildlife and stunning fall foliage.
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White | April | FS, PS | M, W
Amelanchier laevis Height: 20-45’ | Width: 8-25’ | P, CAllegheny Serviceberry Tasty fruit for people and wildlife; attractive fissured bark and fall color.
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White | April | FS, PS | D, M
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Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Mound Height: 12-24” | Width: 18-24” | P, CBlack Chokeberry Low groundcover with flowers, fruit, red fall foliage; adaptable.
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White | May | FS, PS | M, W, D
Asimina triloba Height: 15-20’ | Width: 12-20’ | P, CPawpaw Tasty fruit; two required for fruit set; effective screen; adaptable.
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Purple | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Betula nigra Height: 30-50’ | Width: 30-40’ | P, CRiver Birch Beautiful peeling bark; hosts butterflies, draws woodpeckers.
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Yellow-brown | Apr-May | FS, PS | M, W
Cercis canadensis Height: 15-30’ | Width: 20-35’ | P, CRedbud Arresting bloom color; early spring nectar, later seeds for wildlife.
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Rosy purple | April | FS, PS | M
Chionanthus virginicus Height: 15-20’ | Width: 10-20’ | P, CFringe Tree Cascades of fleecy, fragrant flowers; use alone or in a group.
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | P, CSummer Sweet Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush) Very fragrant; new leaves begin bronzy, turn yellow in fall.
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Rose-pink | July-Aug | FS, PS | M, W
Cornus alternifolia Height: 15-30’ | Width: 20-35’ | P, CPagoda Tree Architectural form; scented, lacy flowers; summer fruit for birds.
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Cream | May-June | PS | M
Cornus florida Height: 15-35’ | Width: 15-40’ | P, CFlowering Dogwood Famous spring blooms; red fruit for birds; lovely form and bark.
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White | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Cornus sericea Arctic Fire TM Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CRedosier Dogwood A compact shrub for small gardens; fiery-red winter stems.
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White | May-June | FS, PS | M, W
Diospyros virginiana Height: 35-60’ | Width: 20-35’ | P, CCommon Persimmon Tasty, plant 2 for best fruit, also favored by wildlife; reddish-orange fall leaves.
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White/yellow | May-June | FS, PS | D, M
Euonymus atropurpureus Height: 12-24’ | Width: 10-20’ | PBurning Bush (Eastern Wahoo) “Hearts-a-bustin” pink fruits, orange seeds; burgundy fall foilage.
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Purple | June-July | FS, PS | M
Fothergilla x intermedia 'Mt. Airy' Height: 5-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | XLarge Fothergilla Abundant, honey-scented flowers; beautiful yellow to orange fall color.
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White | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Hamamelis virginiana Height: 8-20’ | Width: 8-20’ | P, CCommon Witch-hazel Ribbon-like blooms in late fall amid yellow fall foliage.
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Yellow | Oct-Nov | FS, PS, SH | M
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' Height: 6-10’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CRed Chokeberry Red leaves, glossy red berries in fall; good with Lobelia, Itea, Ilex.
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White | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M, W
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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' Height: 4’ | Width: 4-6’ | P, CWild Hydrangea Flowerheads up to 1’ across on vigorous stems.
White | June | PS, SH | M
Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen« Height: 6-8’ | Width: 6-8’ | EP, ECOakleaf Hydrangea Larger, whiter flowers than the species; red-bronze fall color.
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White | June | FS, PS | M
Ilex glabra Gem Box « Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | C, EPInkberry Petite holly with rounded form for containers or smaller spots.
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White | May | FS, PS | M, W
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-5’ | C, EPInkberry Compact and dense; shiny black berries for birds in winter.
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White | May | FS, PS | M, W
Ilex opaca Height: 40-50’ | Width: 10-15’ | P, CAmerican Holly Excellent for screening; cover and fruit for birds.
CAB
White | May | FS, PS | M
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' Height: 3-6’ | Width: 4-10’ | P, CWinterberry Male; necessary for ‘Red Sprite’ to produce berries.
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White | June | FS, PS | M, W
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CWinterberry Compact; large red berries if ‘Jim Dandy’ is nearby.
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White | June | FS, PS | M, W
Illicium floridanum NEWHeight: 4-9’ | Width: 2-5’ | ECFlorida Anise Tree Deer resistant evergreen; unusual flowers; needs good drainage in winter.
Maroon | Apr-May | SH, PS | M, D
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Height: 4-6’ | Width: 4-6’ | C, EPVirginia Sweetspire Fountains of fragrant flowers; red fall leaves; beautiful for hedges.
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White | June-July | FS, PS, SH | M, W
Kalmia latifolia 'Bridesmaid NEWHeight: 4-5’ | Width: 4-5’ | P, CMountain Laurel Rich pink with white centers; compact with textured evergreen foliage.
Kalmia latifolia 'Tiddlywinks' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 30-36” | P, CMountain Laurel Smaller than species, with pink buds and soft pink blooms.
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Pink | May-June | PS, SH | M
Leucothoe axillaris 'ReJoyce' NEWHeight: 24-36” | Width: 36-42” | EC, EPCoast Leucothoe (Doghobble) Bright red new foliage and deep red fall color, evergreen shrub or groundcover.
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White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M, W
Lindera benzoin Height: 6-12’ | Width: 6-12’ | P, CSpicebush Early blooms; yellow fall leaves; red fruit for birds; butterfly host.
CAB
Yellow | April | PS, SH | M
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Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' Height: 1-4’ | Width: 6-8’ | EP, ECFragrant Sumac Red fruit; orange-red fall leaves; excellent for massing or banks.
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Yellow | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
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Salix discolor Height: 15-25’ | Width: 20’ | PPussy Willow Soft, silvery-gray catkins; early spring interest; for wet or dry spots.
CAB
Gray | Apr-May | FS | W, D, M
Sambucus canadensis Height: 5-12’ | Width: 5-12’ | P, CAmerican Elderberry Huge, lacy flowers; birds love the luscious fruit.
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White | June | FS, PS | M, W
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge' NEWHeight: 60-70’ | Width: 50-60’ | P,CAmerican Elm Resists Dutch elm disease; yellow fall foliage; stately; butterfly host.
CAB
Greenish | March | FS, PS | M, W
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sweetheart' NEWHeight: 5-6’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CHighbush Blueberry Brilliant red fall foliage; large early berries, plant 2 for best fruiting.
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White | May | FS, PS | M
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CBlueberry Ornamental; bears for a long time; self-pollinating; try in a border.
CABD
Pink | May | FS, PS | M
Vaccinium 'Top Hat' Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2-3’ | XBlueberry Great for containers; crimson fall foliage; self-pollinates.
CABD
White | May | FS, PS | M
Viburnum dentatum Height: 6-12’ | Width: 4-10’ | P, CArrowwood Blue-black berries; one of the best shrubs for birds.
Viburnum opulus var. americanum (trilobum) 'Bailey's Compact' Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | PHighbush Cranberry For smaller spaces; bright red fall fruit and leaves; showy lacy flowers.
CABD
White | May | FS, PS | M
Xanthorhiza simplicissima Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-4’ | EP, ECYellowroot Lacy foliage; good groundcover for slopes, dry areas; yellow in fall.