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THE EARLY SHOW
What we all have been waiting for!
Brunnera macrophylla
(Siberian Bugloss)
Any Availability:
BRUNNERA MAC VARIEGATA
Size: con 1 - Qty: 38
BRUNNERA MAC STERLING SILVER
Size: con 1 - Qty: 67
BRUNNERA MAC JACK OF DIAMONDS
Size: con 1 - PWINNER Qty: 2
BRUNNERA MAC JACK FROST
Size: con 1 - Qty: 155
The dainty, forget-me-not type blue flowers appear in April, right after the foliage emerges. This shade-loving perennial comes in plain green, as well as several silver-leafed varieties and one with variegated foliage.
Dicentra
(Bleeding Heart)
Any Availability:
A classic for the shade garden. D. spectabilis is a large variety that has arching stems of heart-shaped pink blooms. D. spe. 'Gold Heart' has the same blooms, but with striking golden yellow foliage. The dwarf varieties have finely cut foliage, smaller flowers, and continue blooming into the summer.
Epimedium
(Barrenwort or Bishop's Hat)
Any Availability:
EPIMEDIUM PINK CHAMPAGNE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 27
Dainty flowers on wiry stems appear in early spring. The blooms resemble tiny columbine flowers. Small, heart-shaped leaves unfold shortly after. Great for dry, shady areas.
Helleborus
(Lenten Rose)
Any Availability:
HELLEBORUS HGC JACOB
Size: con 1 - Qty: 4
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES MERLOT
Size: con 1 - Qty: 49
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES D PICOT
Size: con 1 - Qty: 1
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES FR ROSE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 3
HELLEBORUS ICE N ROSES BAROLO
Size: con 1 - Qty: 1
HELLEBORUS HGC PINK FROST
Size: con 1 - Qty: 55
HELLEBORUS HGC MERLIN
Size: con 1 - Qty: 32
HELLEBORUS SUN FLARE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 6
HELLEBORUS CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Size: con 1 - Qty: 1
HELLEBORUS RUBY WINE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 13
HELLEBORUS NIG SNOWBELLS
Size: con 1 - Qty: 45
This shade lover is one of the earliest to bloom, often blooming February. Many varieties are available, with large single or double blooms. The evergreen foliage grows 18-24" tall.
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
(Woodland Phlox)
Any Availability:
Fragrant, large blue flower clusters appear in April. Grows 12-14" tall with a spreading habit.
Phlox subulata
(Moss Phlox or Creeping Phlox)
Any Availability:
PHLOX SUB AMAZING GRACE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 15
PHLOX SUB PINK SPARKLES
Size: con 1 - PWINNER Qty: 3
PHLOX SUB CORAL EYE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 24
PHLOX SUB EMERALD BLUE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 42
PHLOX SUB CANDY STRIPE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 59
PHLOX SUB EMERALD PINK
Size: con 1 - Qty: 10
PHLOX SUB RED WING
Size: con 1 - Qty: 220
PHLOX SUB SNOWFLAKE
Size: con 1 - Qty: 0
PHLOX SUB SCARLET FLAME
Size: con 1 - Qty: 53
PHLOX SUB DRUMMONDS PINK
Size: con 1 - Qty: 0
PHLOX SUB RUBY RIOT
Size: con 1 - PWINNER Qty: 11
The evergreen mat of needle-like foliage produces a carpet of color in early spring. Some varieties will rebloom in the fall.
Stylophorum diphyllum
(Wood Poppy or Celandine Poppy)
Any Availability:
A native to woody areas, this perennial produces large, golden yellow, butter-cup shaped blooms in early spring. Prefers a moist soil, and naturalizes well. Perfect for shady rain gardens. Grows 24" tall.