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All of the following plants are suited for G-Scale railroaders, faery gardens, rock gardens, troughs, miniature landscapes, Jar-Gems (for strawberry jars),and between stepping stones.

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Welcome to Mark's dream section. The smaller the plant is, the more we like it. I find these miniatures, so often over looked and even walked on, absolutely fascinating. Why? Possibly as I mature in my plant tastes, the subtle details of these noble, slow growers are just as exciting as their substantial, bold, splashy counterparts. Possibly it is, that no matter how many varieties I find, there are, literally, always room for more. How about, they are just darn cute, like the tiny doll furniture, that make you yearn to be just their size. Perhaps it's the contrast with this weird world and my own sacred space, where everything is child-like perfection for my boys and me. No war, no hunger, and no weeds! Creating authentic miniature worlds, transport the artists and lucky participants.

- Whether spelled fairy, fairie or faery, surely they are tickled with the following plants, suited for small containers, troughs, outdoor railroaders and miniature landscapes. Many tolerate the harsh conditions between stepping stones & rock garden crevices. We won't belabor you with repetitive uses. We have attempted to assemble a selection of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers for all parts of the continental 48 states. Hardy conifer trees are now available for all
  - We hope you enjoy these selections as much as we have reveled in collecting them.

Woodruff, Tiny Sweet

Asperula suavis

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade-Sun
Height: 2in. x 12in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Exact 1/4 size version of "Sweet Woodruff"! Just right in miniature, hardy, shade gardens and trough with mini hostas and primroses.

$ 4.49

Yarrow, Mini Buttons

Achillea ageratifolia

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Shade
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Walk About, Borders, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Here's a yarrow that won't take over the border in fact, the blue gray, feathery foliaged, miniature rosettes spread slowly. Needs well drained soil, but frequent watering throughout growing season. Flowers are creamy white and 3" high.
$ 3.99

Yarrow, Wooly Yellow

Achillea tomentosa'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Shade
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Walk About, Borders, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Under the right conditions, that is, low humidity, this spreads quickly to a 3" carpet. If you typically enjoy dry summers and railroad gardens, especially with a western theme, place this by rocks and watch it tumble over and nicely spread.
$ 3.99

Yucca, Hardy Dwarf

Yucca nana (harrimaniae ssp. Harrimaniae)

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 12 in x 12in. wide
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Borders, Container, Ornamental

Yucca is another member of our Southwest collection for its low humidity preference and desert look. We recommend you situate this hardy, dwarf, blue-green "spike" in the top center of a strawberry jars, since many plants don't tolerate the dry soil in that harsh position. Otherwise, there's no better contrast in the rock garden.
$10.99

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