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Bambusa
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Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' (Alphonse Karr Clumping Bamboo)
Sun to Part Sun Zone: 7b-10 216" tall Origin: China
We simply adore this stunning clumping bamboo that makes an 18' tall clump (35' in more tropical areas) of 1" diameter canes, vertically striped gold and green. We have observed slight foliage burn at 10 degrees F and some cane dieback at 8 degrees F. While we also have had clumps die to the ground at 0 degrees F, they have always resprouted nicely when summer warmth arrived, although it takes a few years to recover their full size. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02124
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Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf' (Fernleaf Clumping Bamboo)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 120" tall Origin: China
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(syn: B. glaucescens 'Fernleaf') This compact cultivar of the clumping Bamboo multiplex usually reaches 9-10', although reports exist of 20' heights in perfect conditions. The 1/2" wide upright green canes are composed of culms every 4-6". From these culms, tufts of small stems emerge bearing densely packed, small green leaves. Because of its thick nature, B. 'Fernleaf' is highly prized as a short, thick hedge. When temperatures drop below 6 degrees F, the plants will probably defoliate, and the canes will die to the ground at 0 degrees F. Our plants have reliably resprouted from 0 degrees several times over the last 20 years. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01829
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Bambusa multiplex 'Riviereorum' (Clumping Bamboo With Too Many Vowels)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 120" tall Origin: China
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No muss, no fuss, no trouble! We have long experimented with this heat-loving clumping bamboo and still find it strangely underused in southeastern gardens. This 10' clumper dies to the ground at 10 degrees F, but returns late the next summer when the heat builds. In colder climates, it can be as an ornamental grass and cut it to the ground in early spring. When winter temperatures stay above 15 degrees F, the stems will remain green and the leaves evergreen. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02123
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Baptisia (Wild Indigo)
Baptisias have long been one of our favorite groups of plants, rivaling the famed lupine for beauty and structure, but being far easier to grow and maintain. Baptisias are ornamental members of the pea family, most with blue-green foliage, topped by magnificent stalks of flowers in early spring. We are pleased to present a wide selection of the best species, as well as some of the most amazing hybrids you'll ever see. Baptisias hail from drier parts of the country...perfect for xeriscaping.
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Baptisia alba var. alba 'Wayne's World' (Wayne's World Redneck Lupine)
SunZone: 4-8, at least 48" tall Origin: USA
We are pleased to introduce this superb, vegetatively propagated clone of our native B. alba that we selected from seed from a population in nearby Wayne County, NC. B. 'Wayne's World' is a vigorously growing selection that forms a full-figured upright clump to 4' tall. In spring, the 3' wide emerging clumps are topped with dramatic 18" spikes of white...very dramatic! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05411
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Baptisia australis (Wild Blue Redneck Lupine)
Sun to Part SunZone: 3-9 36" tall Origin: USA
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This easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant US native is always a perennial favorite (pardon the pun) for the border or the wild garden. This native has upright stems clothed with peanut-like, trifoliate (three-lobed), blue-green waxy foliage on a clump that can easily cover an area 3' wide. In early spring before the clump bulks up, the awesome blue lupine-like flower racemes are held atop the foliage. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01182
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Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' (Carolina Moonlight Redneck Lupine)
SunZone: 4-9 53" tall Origin: USA Hybrid
We are thrilled to be able to offer this new introduction from Rob Gardner at the NC Botanical Garden. It is a sister to the popular Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'. This cross of B. sphaerocarpa x B. alba makes a vigorous, easy-to-grow, 3' wide garden specimen of blue-green foliage. B. 'Carolina Moonlight' is topped in late spring with stunning 18" spikes of soft buttery-yellow. This great lupine substitute is long-lived, heat-loving, and drought-tolerant...you can't say the same for true lupines! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04218
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Baptisia leucophaea 'Butterball' (Butterball Redneck Lupine)
SunZone: 5-9, at least 18" tall Origin: USA
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We grow lots of baptisia seed each year and this one of our B. leucophaea seedlings stood out from all the rest after years of trials and was named and introduced in 2008. The early-emerging B. 'Butterball' makes a compact 18" tall x 2' wide clump of glaucous foliage, adorned with obscenely large and floriferous pendulous spikes of creamy yellow flowers, starting in early April (in NC). Baptisia leucophaea cuttings aren't the easiest things to root, so the supply of plants is very limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07206
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Baptisia minor 'Blue Pearls' (Blue Pearls Redneck Lupine)
SunZone: 4-8, at least 36" tall Origin: USA
From our 1998 North Texas seed collections of the native Baptisia minor, we selected B. 'Blue Pearls' for its floriferous nature and superb form. Typically, B. minor is a sparse-flowered species with 3-8 flower spikes per clump. A mature clump of B. 'Blue Pearls' produces over 50, 3' tall flower spikes of light blue flowers that well exceed the 26" foliage. After flowering, the foliage expands, making a beautiful fine-textured 2' wide mound for the summer. In late summer, the large black pods add to the ornamental value. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05414
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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' (Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine)
Sun to Part SunZone: 3-9 50" tall Origin: USA Hybrid
This 1996 introduction by curator Rob Gardner of the NC Botanical Garden was selected from rows of B. minor var. aberrans seedlings. Obviously, some unsafe plant sex had taken place with a wandering Baptisia alba. The result is an extremely vigorous baptisia with charcoal-green stems (when mature) and dozens of giant lupine-like flower heads of dusty purple. You will grow to love this outstanding introduction more with each year as the clump matures...SUPERB! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02190
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Baptisia sphaerocarpa Hunt Co. Texas (Yellow Redneck Lupine)
SunZone: 5-9, at least 30" tall Origin: USA
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This has long been our favorite of the baptisia species, but it requires an expedition to Texas to get pure seed. Thanks to Texas native Jimmy Turner for saving us the trip. This collection from Hunt County, Texas, has rounded blue-green leaves adorning 30" tall x 36" wide clumps. In mid to late April, the clumps are topped with stupendous 12" tall spires of pure yellow flowers, followed in late summer by curious spherical tan seedpods. You will love this heat- and drought-tolerant US native in your perennial border! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05672
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Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' (Screamin' Yellow Redneck Lupine)
Sun to Part SunZone: 5-9, at least 36" tall Origin: USA
Baptisia 'Screamin' Yellow' is a selection of B. sphaerocarpa from native plant guru Larry Lowman. Compared to our Texas and Oklahoma collections, the leaves on this Arkansas selection are slightly larger and more yellow-green. In our gardens, B. 'Screamin' Yellow' makes a 3' tall x 5' wide clump, topped in late April/early May with stunning 11" spikes of bright yellow flowers. For a drought-tolerant perennial and a great spring show, it don't get no better than this. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05405
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Bauhinia
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Bauhinia yunnanensis (Climbing Chinese Orchid Tree)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, at least 144" tall Origin: China
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(aka: Bauhinia CY T 279) Finally, a hardy bauhinia that we have grown outdoors since 2004. The deciduous species emerges in late spring, producing long willowy branches to 12'-14' long. Each branch produces short tendrils designed for climbing, so a trellis or nearby woody plant would make a great display background. Starting in late August, the branches are adorned with 1.5" wide pale pink orchid-like flowers, each highlighted by a purple central streak. This is one of only two bauhinia species that we have found to be hardy to single digit F temperatures. We originally offered this as B. bohniana. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06944
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Begonia (Begonia)
While begonias are most recognizable as annual bedding plants, more and more species are being discovered as being winter hardy...at least from Zone 8 south. We think you will enjoy our ever-increasing selection to add color to the shade garden.
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Begonia 'Barbara Rogers' (Barbara Rogers Hardy Begonia)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 7b-10 36" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Thanks to begoniaphile Rekha Morris for sharing this begonia that she found in the garden of...yes, Barbara Rogers of Anderson, South Carolina. Rekha has tracked this back to Norfolk, Virginia, but the trail runs cold there. The dark green foliage adorns the upright stems to 3' tall, although Rekha tells me they can reach 5' tall. From early summer until fall, the 3' wide clumps are adorned with large white flowers. We have been unable to determine the parentage, although it undoubtedly shares some B. x semperflorens parentage...very cool!
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06139
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Begonia boliviensis (Bolivian Begonia)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-8, at least 12" tall Origin: Argentina
Seeing these great tuberous begonias hanging from the cliffs in northern Argentina as we drove along in 2002 was, indeed, an incredible experience. The arching stems form a 2' wide clump and are clothed in pointed angel-wing type leaves. At the end of each stem are amazing 2" long bright orange-red bells. In our shaded garden, these have performed wonderfully, drawing raves from all who pass by. These do not emerge from dormancy until June, so chill out. In colder zones, this is an amazing pot or basket plant. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05086
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Begonia chitoensis BSWJ1954 (Hardy Taiwan Begonia)
Light ShadeZone: 7b-10 18" tall Origin: Taiwan
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After several years of trials, we are pleased to offer this collection of the Taiwanense Begonia chitoensis (previously misidentified as B. ravenii). Our plants come from a Crug Farm expedition to the central mountains of Taiwan. The 10" succulent, rounded leaves emerge from a thick rhizome to form a 2' tall x 2' wide clump. The bold-textured clumps are adorned with stalks of pink flowers, starting in late summer. A moist, well-drained woodland soil is preferable.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06092
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Begonia grandis 'Heron's Pirouette' (Hardy Begonia)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 5-9 15" tall Origin: Japan
This Heronswood introduction was made from wild-collected seed from Dan's 1997 expedition to Japan. While the triangular green foliage on the 15" clump is similar to the species, it is the huge and excessively large flower clusters of deep pink that set this selection apart. For us, B. 'Heron's Pirouette' begins flowering in June and continues non-stop until fall. As with the species, it reproduces true from axillary bulbils, so you'll soon have plenty to share. Very easy and very nice! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04820
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Begonia heracleifolia 'Nigricans' (Hogweed-leaf Begonia)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 8-10, at least 24" tall Origin: Mexico
This wonderful begonia was first discovered in Mexico in the 1830s, with the specific epithet referring to the leaves resembling the genus heracleum. Each 2' tall x 4' wide tightly rhizomatous clump is composed of 15" wide x 1' long maple-shaped leaves of medium green surrounded by a contrasting wide black-green border and held at the end of red-speckled leaf petioles. The common variety name, nigricans, should be used instead as a cultivar, since this represents a single clone and not a distinct natural variety. So far this has proved reliably hardy to 15 degrees F...a stunning garden specimen! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07961
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Begonia 'Metallic Mist' PPAF, PVR (Metallic Mist Hardy Begonia)
Light ShadeZone: 7b-8, at least 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This new Terra Nova hybrid between B. pedatifida and the Chinese B. taliense makes a 1' tall x 2' wide clump of lobed silver leaves, highlighted by dark green narrow patterns that follow the bright red veins. The clumps are adorned with pink flowers in late summer, but grow this one for the great foliage! We have not found this to take our summer heat in containers, even though it prospers in the ground. As they say in Chicago gardening circles, plant early and often.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07819
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Begonia taliensis green leaf form (Taliense Hardy Begonia)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-8, at least 8" tall Origin: China
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From 4,000' to 7,000' elevation in scrubby open forests (the only kind left after all the trees were cut) of Western Yunnan comes this small but hardy begonia. In cultivation, B. taliense doesn't sprout for us until late June, when the maple-shaped, fuzzy green leaves emerge on short stalks from the underground rhizome. The clump is topped by a short 10" tall spike of pink flowers in late summer. This is a very cool small-growing woodland specimen, but if you're looking for your grandmother's bedding begonias...this ain't it.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07630
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