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Page Updated 09/16/2008

 

 

Rain Lily "Pink" (Zephyranthes grandiflora) (out of stock)

Bears funnel-shaped bright pink flowers. A wonderful houseplant for winter. Height to 12 inches. Planting depth to 3". Hardy to zone 8. Full Sun to Partial Shade.

 

Rain Lily "White" (Zephyranthes candida) rainlilybloom.jpg (54409 bytes)rainlilyclose.jpg (76732 bytes)

A small, profuse, ornamental bulb that produces  summer blooms of white blooms and foliage that resemble crocuses.  Semi-evergreen. Grows to 1'. Flowers August, September. Planting depth to 3". Hardy to zone 7. Sun to partial shade. 

 

 

 

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Ribbon Grass "Strawberries-n-Cream (Phalaris arundinacea 'Feecey')  strawberriesncream2.JPG (124908 bytes)strawberriesncream.JPG (184598 bytes)

Green, white and light pink variegations makes this grass a real show-off. Pink variegations are best in spring. Plumes appear in summer with a hint of pink also. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 3. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

Rush "Flowering" (Butomus umbellatus)rushflowering.JPG (150172 bytes)

Grass-like appearance with showy pink flower clusters that rise above the plant in summer. Height to 3'. Planting depth to 4". Hardy to zone 6. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

Rush "White" (Scirpus albescens)

Strong white vertical striped foliage make this a terrific accent plant for your water garden. Stripes are more pronounced in spring when the water is cooler. Direct sun to medium shade. Height to 48 inches. Submerge pot up to 6 inches below water's surface. Hardy to zone 5. $8.00

 

Sagittaria "Crushed Ice"  (Sagittaria graminea 'Crushed Ice')  sagcrushedice3.JPG (71768 bytes)sagcrushedice2.jpg (115180 bytes)

Mottled green and white foliage, with spikes of white blossoms. Unusual! Height to 24". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 5. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

 

Sagittaria "Red Stem" (Sagittaria graminea 'Red Stemmed')  sagredstem.JPG (191964 bytes)

Sword-like leaves with rich burgundy-red stems. Tall spikes of white flowers with yellow centers. Height to 3'. Hardy to zone 7. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spearwort- Greater (Ranunculus lingua 'Grandiflora') spearwortgreater.jpg (31546 bytes)

1"-2" bright yellow flowers held above slender leaves, vigorous grower. Grows up to 18" tall. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 4. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

Spider Lily (Hymenocallis liriosme)  (Out of stock)spiderlily.jpg (90169 bytes)

White spring and summer flowers. The leaves are strap-like. Easily wintered as a houseplant. Height to 2'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7b. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

Spider Lily (Variegated) (Hymenocallis caribaea 'variegata')  (Out of stock)spiderlilyvar.JPG (125081 bytes)

Beautiful green and white striped leaves. The blooms are white with orange stamens and bloom in spring/summer. Height to 18". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7b. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

Spiderwort "Blue" (Tradescantia virginiana)spiderwortblue.jpg (86870 bytes)spiderwortblueclose.jpg (52986 bytes)

A vigorous growing aquatic plant that flowers from early spring through summer. This plant forms large clumps of blue-green foliage with blue colored flowers. 2' height. Planting depth to 2". Hardy to zone 4. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

Spiderwort "Purple" (Tradescantia pallida)spiderwortpurp.jpg (113611 bytes)

A vigorous growing aquatic plant that flowers from early spring through summer. Grass-like foliage with delicate purple blooms. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 4. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

Spike Rush (Eleocharis montevidensis)  rushspike.JPG (109272 bytes)

A charming plant with grass-like leaves that are tipped with small seed heads. Very easy to grow. Height to 12". Planting depth to 4". Hardy to zone 3. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

Star Grass (Dichromena colorata) stargrass6.JPG (156418 bytes)stargrass1.JPG (155506 bytes)

Leaves are green with white and green star shaped flowers. Height to 18". Planting depth to 2". Hardy to zone 8. Sun to partial shade. 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) sweetflag.JPG (128564 bytes)

Brightly variegated green leaves, similar to Iris. Usually does not flower. Height to 3'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 4. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

 

Sweet Flag "Dwarf Golden Ogon" (Acorus gramineus 'Ogon') sweetflagdwgold.JPG (178570 bytes)

Vivid contrast in green and yellow leaves. Form is similar to small Iris. Usually does not flower. Height to 1'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 4. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

 

Sweet Flag Japanese "Dwarf Variegated" (Acorus gramineus 'Variegata')sweetflagdwvar.JPG (159339 bytes)

This Asian perennial is one of the most sought after today. Handsome, grass-like leaves are green edged in white. Height to 10". Planting depth to 2". Hardy to zone 7.

 

 

 

Sweet Flag "Variegated" (Acorus calamus 'variegata')  varsf.jpg (95132 bytes)varsf2.jpg (96957 bytes)

Iris like foliage. Variegated (ivory & green stripes). Sweet odor. Height to 30". height. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 4. Sun to partial shade.

 

 

 

 

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