Aquilegia scopulorum - Tiny plants with large, sky blue (occasionally white), long spurred flowers. Compared to A. jonesii. Must be grown in full sun in lean, well drained soil. Watch out for saw worms. (3"h x 6"w) RG , 2.5"-$5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Arabis androsace - Tight cushions with silky rosettes produce white flowers on short stems. Best in full sun in very well drained, lean soil or scree. Turkey. (2"h x 5"w) RG, T, 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi ‘variegated’ - Here is a wonderful and easy foliage plant to brighten up the rock garden all season. The variegated leaves have a good white/green stripe. In the fall reddish purple spots add to the show. White flowers are a bonus. Easy. (6"h x 12"w) , 3.5"-$5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Arabis pumila - This species is perhaps more odd than beautiful. The rosettes of leaves are packed tightly on all sides of the cushion. Typical white Arabis flowers emerge in spring. Well drained soil in full sun. (2"h x 3"w) RG, 3.5"-$5.00              Out of Stock

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - This selected form makes a nice mat of shinny, evergreen leaves with pink flowers and red berries. It should be provided with well drained, acidic soil in a sunny spot. (4”h x 30”w) RG, 3.5” - $6.00              Out of Stock

Arenaria aculeata - A mat-forming species makes a woody base. White flowers in cymes on 8”stems. Rock garden conditions in full sun. (8”h x 8”w) RG, 2.5” - $5.00              Out of Stock

Arenaria ciliata – - A small tuft of tiny, fleshy leaves produce small white flowers in spring. Not a show stopping species, but worth a spot in the rock garden. Prefers rock garden conditions in full sun. (3"h x 6"w) RG, 2.5" - $5.00              Out of Stock

Arenaria congesta - From a tuft of grass-like foliage come white flowers on 8" stems in summer. Best in full sun in well drained, lean soil. (8"h x 4"w) RG, 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Arenaria montana - This sandwort forms an evergreen carpet which puts forth many white, 1" flowers with yellow eyes in spring. One of the best of the easy rock garden plants. Give it a sunny location in well drained soil. (8"h x 15"w) RG, 2.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Arisaema triphyllum (Jack in the Pulpit)– - Our native "Jack in the Pulpit" is quite happy in any good, moist garden soil in shade. This long-lived plant continues to grow to spectacular size with sufficient moisture. The foliage is nice all season but the odd, beautiful green and brown flowers are the main appeal. This offering is for 1 year plants, perhaps two years from flowering.(12"h x 12"w) W, 1 quart - $7.00               Quantity:  @ $7.00/each

Armeria caespitosa (=A. juniperifolia) - This terrific plant forms a cushion of stiff, short leaves from which arise stems with flower-heads which produce the pink to purple flowers in early summer. Requires a raised position in very well drained soil or scree conditions in full sun. Spain. (4"h x 4"w) RG, T, 3.5" - $5.50              Out of Stock

Artemisia genipi – - A foliage plant for the rock garden with gray, hairy leaves. Adds color interest to a rock garden. Erect flower stems are 5 to 10 inches tall. (10"h x 7"w) RG, 2.5" - $5.00              Out of Stock

Artemisia sp. - A choice wormwood which is a real eye catcher. New growth of the gray-green foliage forms in tight clumps along short stems giving the whole plant an intriguing texture. A noninvasive shrublet for the rock garden. (7" h x 12"w) RG, 2.5"- $5.00.              Out of Stock

Aruncus aethusifolius – - This Korean native has attractive fern-like foliage with panicles of cream white flowers. Plants spread by way of rhizones. Best in sun to part shade in well drained, fertile soil. ( 12”h x 18”w) 3.5” - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger) – - The wild ginger of eastern forests is an attractive foliage plant for the woodland garden. The bright green, heart-shaped leaves can make a dense ground cover. The odd little flowers add interest. A rich woodland soil in shade suits this plant. (8"h x 15"w) W, 1 quart - $6.00               Quantity:  @ $6.00/each

Asarum europaeum (European wild ginger)- - This woodlander makes a nice, dense carpet of shiny green leaves with odd flowers in spring. Best in rich soil in light shade. (6"h x 15"w) W, 3.5" -$5.50              Out of Stock

Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed) - - This Northeastern native is a beauty as well as a valuable plant for the butterfly garden. In summer, very pretty heads of white to pink flowers bloom for weeks. Happy in moist to wet soils in full sun. (24"h x 12"w) 3.5" - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly weed) - This well known native is invaluable for attracting butterflies. It is also a beautiful and adaptable border plant as well. Bright orange flowers are produced in summer. Give it sun and any well drained soil. (24"h x 12"w) 2.5" - $5.00.               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Asclepias verticillata – - Another excellent butterfly plant, this milkweed has linear leaves and white flowers in umbels. Happy in any well drained garden soil in full sun. (24”H x 12”W), 3.5” - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Asperula gussonii - This mat-forming species produces bright pink flowers that cover the plant in late spring. This excellent plant prefers full sun and a well drained soil or scree. (2"h x 6"w) RG, 3.5"-$5.50              Out of Stock

Aster alpinus - This offering is the true species which usually will produce purple to pink daisies with yellow centers in early summer. A sunny position in well drained yet not dry soil. Easy. (5"h x 10"w) 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Aster coloradoensis - Tiny aster produces luminous pink daisies in summer. Seed collected from Park Co., CO. at 9250 feet. Requires rock garden soil in full sun. (3" h x 7"w) RG, 2.5" - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Aster linariifolius - One of our native dwarf Asters has bristly leaves with bright blue flowers in September. Seed collected at Twin Mountains, NH. Should be grown in lean, well drained soil in full sun. (10"h x 5"w) 2.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ - A valuable groundcover of interesting leaves for a partly shady, moist site. In the fall the pink blooms form on 12" spikes. Easy (9" h x 12"w) W, 3.5" - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Asyneuma linifolium – - This clump-forming species produces 5" spikes with bell-shaped, blue flowers. Best in a very well drained soil in a sunny spot with some extra lime added. (5"h x 6"w) RG, 3.5" - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Aubrieta gracilis - A compact Aubrieta with purple flowers in summer. It may be sheared after flowering to keep it very compact. Prefers a well drained soil in a warm, sunny spot. (4"h x 6"w) RG, 3.5"-$5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglow’ – - Bergenia is a justifiably popular plant for the shade garden. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and will be happy in full shade or a partially sunny spot. This variety features pretty pink flowers on 12" stems and leaves that turn a brilliant red in the fall. (12"h x 14"w) W, 1 quart - $5.00              Out of Stock

Besseya alpina - From a basal rosette of leaves come spikes of purple/violet flowers. A bit tricky needing scree conditions in full sun. Goes dormant in summer. (4”h x 5”w) RG, T, 2.5” - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Bolax glebaria - This interesting plant from the Falkland Islands is grown for its finely divided leaves which slowly creep over rocks and soil to form a hard, green mat. Flowers are insignificant. Well drained soil in full sun. (1"h x 7"w) RG, T, 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Bruckenthalia spiculifolia - This beautiful little heath is very hardy given the humus-rich, acidic soil it needs. Then it will cover itself With pink flowers above nice foliage. Full sun in rich, acidic soil. Limited– one per customer. (9"h x 6"w) 3.5"-$6.00              Out of Stock

Calamintha grandiflora – - This member of the mint family makes a tuft of leaves with spikes of pink, tubular flowers in summer. An attractive and easy addition to the rock garden. Give it a sunny place in well drained, but not dry, fertile soil with a touch of extra lime. (12"h x 10"w) RG, 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Calceolaria biflora - Pretty, yellow pouch-flowers from Patagonia. Try it in a humus-rich, lightly shaded spot that is never wet or dry. (12”h x 8”w) W, 3.5” - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Callirhoe involucrata - From a thick root sprout vine-like branches. The flowers, which develop in summer, are a gorgeous red/purple. They are called "wine cups" in the Western States. Prefers a dry, sunny spot in rich soil that is well drained. (6"h x 5 feet) 3.5" -$5.00              Out of Stock

Calluna vulgaris ‘Foxii Nana’ - This plant is a miniature heather grown more for its tight mound of leaves than for the pink blooms which are scarce. It will be happiest in a moist, acidic soil in full sun. ( 4”h x 5”w) RG, T, 4” - $6.00.               Quantity:  @ $6.00/each

Calluna vulgaris ‘Robert Chapman’ – - The heathers prefer a humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun. This cultivar has very attractive foliage which is golden in the spring, orange in the fall, and finally turning to red with the hard frosts. The soft purple flowers are a bonus. (12"h x 10"w) 4" - $6.00               Quantity:  @ $6.00/each

Caltha leptosepala - This alpine "marsh marigold" from the Western United States has white flowers. It prefers a sunny site which is very wet, at least during the spring months. These young plants will require a year to establish. (10"h x 10"w) B, 3.5"-$5.00              Out of Stock

Caltha palustris (double) - This is the double form of our native marsh marigold. This plant will thrive in a continuously wet area with fertile soil by a pond or stream. Will tolerate other areas which never become dry. ( 12"h x 12"w) B, W, 1 quart- $8.00              Out of Stock

Campanula aff, fenestrellata – - This species is described as a compact form of C. gargantica and that appears to be what I have. This is a wonderful, small bellflower with many blue, star-shaped flowers on short stems. It spreads slowly into a nice clump. Very well drained soil in a cool, partial sun site. Should not be allowed to dry out completely. (5”h x 6”w) 3.5” - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Campanula betuliafolia - As the name implies, the leaves look like those of the birch. From a clump of these leaves come clusters of large bells which are usually white with a touch of pink. Well drained soil in full sun. Armenia. (6"h x 7"w) RG, 3.5"-$5.00              Out of Stock

Campanula chamissonis (C. pillosa) - This choice beauty is amenable to our climate. Rosettes of leaves slowly spread and produce good-sized upright blue bells. Requires rock garden conditions with good light but with relief from afternoon heat. (5"h x 6"w) RG, T, 3.5"-$5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Campanula collina - A beautiful clump-forming bellflower which produces dark purple flowers on 12" stems in the summer. Should be given good , moist soil in full sun. Turkey. (12"h x 12"w) 2.5" - $5.00              Out of Stock

Campanula garganica - - This bellflower is particularly nice sprawling over a wall. A tufted plant with 6 to 10 inch stems covered with blue, star-like flowers. Prefers sun and a lean soil which does not dry out completly. (6"h x 15" w), RG, 3.5"- $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Campanula porcharskyana - This easy bellflower has stems that splay out from the crown. Starry blue flowers are amply displayed along the stems in summer. May be rampant in soil that is too rich. Easy. ( 6"h x 15"w) 3.5"- $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Campanula pulla - This choice bellflower slowly forms a mat from stolons. Pendulant bells of a beautiful dark purple are produced in early summer. Demands a neutral, very well drained soil in full sun or light shade. (3"h x 8"w) RG, 3.5" - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Campanula punctata ‘Rubriflora’ - This is a seed-strain of this lovely species which tends to have darker red spots on white bells. This is a clump-former which is best in the border or the edge of the rock garden where it will not bother the little ones. Any garden soil in full sun. (12”h x 12”w) 1 quart - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Campanula saxifrage (=C. tridentata) - Forms a cushion of stiff leaves which produce upturned, blue/violet bells in summer. A choice bell flower which requires sun and good, well drained soil, moist soil to encourage blooms (6"h x 6"w) RG, T, 3.5"- $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Campanula scheuchzeri – - This clump-forming species is vigorous and very attractive. The blue bells are produced at the top of stems that wave in the breeze. Perhaps too tall for most rock gardens but perfect for transitional areas. Any good, moist garden soil in full sun in full sun. (13"h x 12"w) 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Chaenactis alpina – - Native to alpine regions of Colorado, this plant is lovely in both foliage and flower. Grayish foliage is very finely dissected with terminal clusters of pale pink pincushion flowers. Will need a scree in good light. (4”h x 5”w) T, RG, 2.5” - $5.00              Out of Stock

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Kosteri’ - This dwarf conifer will grow a few inches a year reaching 4-6 feet in 10 – 20 years. The branches are formed in twisted layers giving the plant an attractive, unusual appearance. Any well drained garden soil in sun. ( This offering – 3 year old plants from cuttings). (30”h x 20”w) 3.5” - $7.00              Out of Stock

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘nana’ – - This popular miniature "false cedar" makes a globe shape when mature. Leaves are fine-textured and dark green. The size listed is after a decade of growth. (This offering is of two-year-old plants from cuttings). (9"h x 14"w) 4" - $7.00               Quantity:  @ $7.00/each