Actaea pachypoda - This native woodlander is most noted for its fantastic berries. Called "Doll’s eyes" by some, the berries are white with a blue dot, carried on a pinkish red stem. A stunning fall display. Best in fertile soil in full shade. (24"h x 15"w) W, 1 quart-$5.50              Out of Stock

Actaea rubra - The common name of red baneberry is accurate. A cluster of bright red, inedible berries are produced in the fall on this woodland plant from northern North America. Prefers a rich, neutral soil in light shade. (30"h x 20" w) W, 1 quart $5.50              Out of Stock

Anemone nemorosa - – This is the European wood anemone. Attractive foliage produces white or pink flowers during the spring. Underground rhizomes spread the plant without ever being invasive. Shade and fertile, humus-rich soil which is never waterlogged. Easy. (4”h x 10”w) W, 3.5”- $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Anemone nemorosa ‘Double white’ - A pretty wood anemone with long lasting double white flowers with many yellow anthers in spring. An easy carpeter that forms sizable colonies over time. Shade and fertile, humus-rich soil which is never waterlogged. Easy. (4" h x 10"w) W,4" -$5.00              Out of Stock

Anemone ranunculoides ‘Flore pleno’ - This woodland Anemone forms an expanding mat with double yellow flowers in early summer. Prefers a humus-rich soil in shade. (4"h x 12"w) W, 3.5" – $5.50              Out of Stock

Anemonella thalictroides - A very pretty woodland plant that produces white or pink flowers on 8-10" stems above rue-like foliage. Give it rich, humus soil in light shade. Tubers can be divided after flowering every few years. (8"h x 5") W, 3.5"-$5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Arisaema dracontium (Green Dragon) - This cousin of the “Jack-in-the-pulpit” has similar growth requirements. The flower, while not a beauty, is bizarre. It consists of a collar from which emerges a long, whip-like spadix. Prefers a shady spot with moist, humus-rich soil. This offering is of blooming-size plants. Eastern North America. ( 12”h x 12”w), W, 3.5” - $7.00              Out of Stock

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 2 year plants, perhaps one year from flowering.(12"h x 12"w) W, 1 quart - $7.00               Quantity:  @ $7.00/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 - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/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. (One to a customer this year only), (6"h x 15"w) W, 3.5" -$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

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               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Convallaria majalis ‘Rosea’ - This is the pink form of lily of the valley. It forms a beautiful ground cover of erect leaves with blush-pink, fragrant bells in June. Best in shade in rich, moist, well drained soil. Easy. (6"h x spreading) W, 1 quart-$5.50              Out of Stock

Cornus canadensis- (Bunchberry) - Our own native woodlander can make a gorgeous carpet of green leaves with pretty, white flowers in spring and red berries in late summer. Needs fertile, moist, acidic soil in light shade. (Note: This offering is of two-year-old seedlings ready for transplant) (5"h x 5"w) W, 3.5"-$5.00              Out of Stock

Cortusa matthioli - A nice woodland plant from the woods of Europe with pendulant reddish or white bells on 12" stems in May. Prefers a humus rich soil in partial shade. (12"h x 12"w) W, 2.5"-$5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Cortusa matthioli 'alba - A nice woodland plant from the woods of Europe with pendulant white bells on 12" stems in May. Prefers a humus rich soil in partial shade. (12"h x 12"w) W, 1 quart-$4.50              Out of Stock

Cymbalaria hepaticifolia – - This kenilworth ivy is much more contained then other species. The distinctive leaves do, indeed, resemble Hepatica, with small, white snapdragon like flowers. May need some winter protection in coldest areas. Any well drained soil, fertile soil in part shade. (2"h x 10"w) 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Cymbalaria muralis ‘alba' – - A white selection of kenilworth ivy. Nice in a half shady spot where it can sprawl. Well drained, fertile soil is best. White flowers are produced in abundance all summer long. (3"h x spreading) 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Cymbalaria muralis ‘Carla Brown’- - This selection of kenilworth ivy is hardy and quite pretty. This sprawler requires some room in a half shady spot (even a hanging basket). Well drained, fertile soil is best. Pretty purple and white flowers are produced in abundance all summer long. (3"h x spreading) 3.5" - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Cypripedium parviflorum v. pubescens – - The yellow lady-slipper is a garden treasure. The plant forms clumps over time with most stems carrying the large yellow slippers above the foliage. Requires a moist, well drained, humus-rich soil in light shade. (15"h x 12"w) W, 2 quart - $30.00. (Note: The plants in this offering are mature plants we have grown for 3 or 4 years. These were propagated in a lab. One per customer. Shipping available in April only or at the nursery.)              Out of Stock

Dicentra eximia - Our native Bleeding-heart blooms from late spring through summer. Pink hearts are produced in clusters atop 12" stems. Happy and durable in a well drained, woodland soil in shade or dappled sun. (12"h x 15"w) W, 2.5" - $4.75               Quantity:  @ $4.75/each

Dicentra spectablis ‘alba’ - This is the white-flowered version of the ever-popular “bleeding heart”. A wonderful plant for the woodland garden. Plant in light to full shade in a moist, well drained soil. (30”h x 20”w) W , 1 quart - $6.00              Out of Stock

Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’ - A small, slow-growing Epimedium for the shade garden. Very pretty, violet-lavender flowers are produced in late spring. Prefers moist, fertile soil in light shade. (12"h x 10"w) W, 1 quart - $6.00              Out of Stock

Epimedium versicolor ‘sulphureum‘ - This shade-lover will soon form a nice clump of pretty leaves mottled red. The bright yellow flowers look like dancing insects. Easy. (15"h x 10"w) W 1 quart-$6.00              Out of Stock

Epimedium x rubrum - A superb plant for the shade garden, this hybrid has reddish foliage with red and yellow flowers held above the foliage. Give it fertile, moist soil in light shade. (12"h x 12"w) W,1 quart-$6.00              Out of Stock

Eupitorium rugosa ‘Chocolate’ - This is definitely a border plant. As the name implies, the foliage is a pretty, chocolate color. In late summer, clusters of white flowers top it all. A pretty plant for a sunny border or on the edge of a woodland. Any good garden soil is fine. (48”h x 14”w) 1 quart - $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Galax urceolata (Wandflower) – - Native to the southern Appalachians, this hardy groundcover is adaptable to northern states. The bright green, shiny leaves form a mat with pretty wands of white flowers. Requires a moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in half to full shade. (14" h x spreading) W, 1 quart - $5.00.               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Gentiana asclepiadae - Called the willow gentian, this species is a woodlander that produces a chain of large, blue flowers on 24" stems. Plant it in a rich, moist soil in light shade. This offering is of one-year-old plants. (24"h x 24"w) W, 3.5"-$5.00              Out of Stock

Glaucidium palmatum - This lovely Japanese woodlander features purple or white flowers amongst attractive foliage. Prefers a moist, fertile, well drained soil in light shade. (One to a customer, please). (24”h x 15”w) W, 1 quart - $9.00              Out of Stock

Haberlea rhodopensis - This charming species resembles its distant relative, the African Violet. Given a moist, well drained soil in shade or morning sun, this plant is quite hardy. The velvet, evergreen leaves form a basal clump from which arise pretty, lilac-colored, tubular flowers. (Note: One to a customer, please). (6"h x 6"w) W, 3.5" - $7.50               Quantity:  @ $7.50/each

Hedera helix - This is just plain old English Ivy, but this particular strain seems to be quite cold hardy and looks good even after a snowless Maine winter. Nice, evergreen ground cover for a shady to partly shady spot in moist, fertile soil. (4"h x spreading) 3.5" - $4.50               Quantity:  @ $4.50/each

Hepatica acutiloba – - One of the first flowers of spring is the Hepatica. This eastern North American native produces its lovely white, pink or blue flowers well before the trees leaf out. Best sited in a rich, organic soil under deciduous trees or in dappled shade. (5"h x 7"w) W, 4" - $6.00               Quantity:  @ $6.00/each

Hepatica noblis - This lovely woodlander grows in the forests of Europe. This seed lot has produced mainly dark blue flowers which come in early spring. As with other Hepatica, it is happiest in a rich, organic soil under deciduous trees where it will dry out some during the summer months. One to a customer, Please. (5"h x 7"w) 4" - $6.00              Out of Stock

Hosta venusta - This miniature Hosta is grown for its flowers which are very attractive. These bluish purple, funnel shaped flowers are produced in racemes of 4 to 8 on 10" stems in late summer. Good, moist soil in shade. (10"h x 12"w) W, 1 quart-$5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Hylomecon japonicum - A pretty plant for the woodland garden which produces bright yellow flowers on 10" stems above a clump of attractive leaves. Moist, well drained, rich soil in partial shade is best. (10"h x 8"w) W, 1 quart- $5.50               Quantity:  @ $5.50/each

Kirengeshoma palmata - This stunning woodlander grows to 4 to 6 feet tall with attractive, maple-like leaves and clusters of yellow, pendulant bells in late summer. It prefers a spot in light shade with moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. (60"h x 20"w) W , 1 quart - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Linnaea borealis (Twinflower) – - Twinflower is a pleasing miniature for the shade garden. In the moist, humus-rich, acidic soil which it prefers, it will make a dense ground cover of shinny leaves. The tiny twinflowers have a delightful fragrance. (2" h x spreading) W, 2.5" - $4.50               Quantity:  @ $4.50/each

Meconopsis betonifcifolia - The beautiful Himalayan poppy produces its sky-blue flowers on 3 foot stems in spring. It will succeed in fertile, moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade in a cool spot. Acid soil will improve the color. Do not allow to bloom the first year. Not easy but definitely possible in areas where summers are mild. (36"h x 12"w) W, 3.5"-$5.00.              Out of Stock

Meconopsis X Blue cross (=hort. X sheldonii) - - This hybrid between M. betonicifolia and M. grandis is usually easier than either species. The blue poppy flowers are similar to the parents. Requires fertile, moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade in a cool spot. Do not allow to bloom the first year. Difficult. (36"h x 10"w) , 3.5"-$5.00.              Out of Stock

Mukdenia rossii - This woodlander is a member of the Saxifraga family. Spikes of white flowers are produced in the spring followed by attractive leaves, which persist all season. Prefers a moist, fertile soil in light shade. (12"h x 10"w) W, 1 quart - $5.00              Out of Stock

Phlox divaricata ‘London Grove’ - This Phlox is quite adaptable to planting sites. It is happy in semi-shade to full sun in cooler areas. A clump of 12” stems are covered with attractive blue flowers in late spring. Any good garden soil which doesn’t dry out completely is fine. (12”h x 12”w) 3.5” - $5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each

Phlox stolonifera - A very pretty clone of this woodlander produces blue/purple or white flowers on a creeping mat of green leaves. Best in partial shade in fertile, slightly acidic soil. Chose blue/purple or white flowers. (10"h x 25"w) W, 3.5"-$5.00               Quantity:    Select A Color blue/purplewhite  @ $5.00/each

Polygonatum humile - One of the smallest of the genus which will form a very nice ground cover in a rich, shady spot. The flowers hang in pairs from the leaf axis. Northern Asia. (8"hx spreading) W, 1 quart-$5.00               Quantity:  @ $5.00/each