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Alyssum, Alpine Yellow

Alyssum wulfenianum

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2in. X 2 ft.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Clusters of warm, golden, Spring flowers sit atop tight little mounds of grey-green, fingernail sized leaves, just as I imagine, the wee folk do. $ 4.29

Alyssum, Dwarf Golden

Alyssum serpyllifolium

""Worth beyond beauty."" While the language of flowers may be referring to its annual ""Sweet Alyssum"" counterpart, this also describes these bright yellow, Spring clusters of flowers atop of ""garden pea"" green, thyme sized foliage. $ 4.29

Anacyclus- Silver Kisses

Anacyclus pyrethrum var. 'Depressa Compacta'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 2in. X 2 ft.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Hedges/Shrubs, Miniature/Faery Garden, Walk About

Peek under the silvery foliage and you'll find a red hue that is repeated in the buds which eventually open to a typical, but much smaller daisy of white petals and yellow centers. Together, the plant won't reach beyond your ankles. $ 4.29

Arnica

Arnica chamissonis var. foliosa

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 1-2 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Bees, Groundcover, Medicinal, Ornamental

This North American native is nearly identical in every way to it's well known cousin Arnica montana, with perky yellow/orange daisy flowers on a 6" spreading ground cover, but it is easier to grow. Used in many homeopathic preparations and tinctures, for external wounds. $ 3.79

Artemisia, Tiny Green

Artemisia viridis 'Tiny Green'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 2in. x 8
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Walk About

Shrink a ""Silver Mound"" artemesia to a 2"" bush, turn it greenish gray and you have this equally soft, fine textured cousin. Sweet fragarance and, for an Artemisia, it seems to handle the summer humidity pretty darn well. $ 4.29

Baby Tears, Golden

Soleirolia soleirollii 'Aurea'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 1in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Walk About

Golden Baby Tears is a bright gold version of the popular houseplant. Micro leaves create a magical ground cover for railroad gardeners in the south, year round, and a standard for lawns in mini landscapes in the north, inside in winter & outside each spring. $ 4.29

Bamboo, Wooster's Dwarf

Pleioblastus pygmaea disticha 'Woosters Dwarf'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. groundcover
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Hedges/Shrubs, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Walk About

What!? 4"", HARDY bamboo? Impossible, but perfectly true for cold, shady gardens as groundcover or with miniature hostas in troughs. Fills the bill for sorely needed vertical interest with an exotic, Asian touch. $ 4.79

Blue-Eyed Grass, Devon Skies

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Devon Skies'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 6in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Fall to Late Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

New for 2009
Flanked at the base of a mini arbor, these 6""clumps, dressed up with ""look-at-me"" sky blue flowers, carry you away into a anti- super-sized kingdom, each time you give them a glance. Additionally, the sterile flowers have a very long bloom time - well into August which is when I was first drawn to them. $ 4.79

Bolax - Astro-Turf

Bolax gummifera 'Nana'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a
Light: Full Sun Only
Height: 1/2in. x 6
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Walk About

'Bolax' tiny, slick, dark green rosettes feel almost like, (forgive me,) plastic or ""Astro-Turf."" Hard-to-kill, (put it in a Wal-Mart parking lot crack and it's happy)armor-like pads virtually follow every contour of the ground creating a cozy bed for sweet, little, yellow flowers in early summer. Not for the humid south. $ 4.79

Burnet, Mini Silver

Acaena saccaticupula

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

Check out ""Burnet, Mini Red"" but substitute foliage as pure silver leaves. You need a break from our endless ""miniature this and thats"" and a simple description seems appropriate for this graceful, cooperative player. $ 4.29

Catsfoot - Pussytoes, Red

Antennaria dioica 'Rubra'

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

A dwarf version of this popular (if not policially incorrect name) plant. Felted gray, spreading mat, grew beautifully last year along our ""Walk-About"" path, despite the humidity. This one has dark pink/red flower buds $ 4.29

Cinquefoil, Yellow Creeping

Potentilla neumanniana

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

Everyone has seen the overused ""Potentilla"" in a landscape but imagine a petite version. The bright yellow 3/8"" single rose flowers reveal it's membership in the rose family. Because it is a slow spreading groundcover, it's an icon in our winter windowsill gardens with a rosemary tree and a lemon thyme. $ 4.29

Creeping Jenny, Mini

Lysimachia japonica minutissima

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 1 inch
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Walk About

Minutissima (in the botanical name) describes this dark green groundcover for the shade, precisely! Bright yellow flowers in late spring/early summer pop up between stepping stones, miniature landscapes, english troughs and, of course, faerie gardens. This is also one of the very best R X R groundcovers as it is hardy, spreads well, but will not take over the tracks. $ 4.29

Cuban Oregano, Variegated

Plectranthus (Coleus) ambionicus

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P. Shade
Height: 5 feet Trailing
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Baskets, Culinary, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

One of the best basket plants we've ever grown: it is hard to kill and tasty too! We admit it. We'd forget to water our own baskets on the porch for a week, but it was no problem. Use fresh in Mexican cooking as you would oregano. Break apart a large fleshy leaf and add to a chicken salad along with pineapple sage. The green and white variegation is a joy to use in the landscape, mixed container, moss basket or as groundcover. Makes great sunny window houseplant. $ 3.79

Dianthus, Grey Stone

Dianthus simulans

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b
Light: Full Sun Only
Height: 2in. x 5
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

The foliage is so tiny and compact, that this Dianthus, as the name implies, appears as a blueish-gray rock that (not) only a collector could love. Super hardy with well drained soil. Occasionally surprises us with pink spring flowers. $ 4.79

Dymondia, Mini Gazania

Dymondia margaretae

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Sun
Height: 3in. groundcover
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bedding Plant, Borders, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Walk About

If you can overwinter it, this is a colorful, coarse textured, groundcover with 4 inch wide rosettes of blue-grey foliage and silvery undersides. Or consider it an annual with 1/2"" yellow daisies, most of the summer. $ 4.29

Ephedra, Joint Fir

Ephedra refeliana

Cold Tolerance: Zone 11 5a 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun Only
Height: 3in. x 6
Soil: Sandy Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Medicinal, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Sorry, but there is no buzz, or sinus relief from this dwarfed version. Instead you will enjoy its miniature ""Wild Horestail-like"" pipes, stacked on top of one another, with summertime red berries smothered in btween. Needs great drainage in winter. $ 4.79

FAERIE FERN

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 9b
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: Groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Walk About

This is a great group of ground-hugging "ferny" looking hardy perennials. Also a source of our botanical frustration - 'Leptinella' or 'Cotula'? After looking and researching, we decided to go with the former and present all of our plants with common names first. We don't change our minds as often as the botanist. All like shade and will tolerate partial sun.

Faerie Fern \ Brass Buttons

Leptinella (Cotula) squalida

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

A miniature looking creeping fern! Slightly felted, green, fern-like leaves creeping just under the soil to form a thick carpet with curious yellow ""Brass Buttons"" blooms. Ferns are a traditional Faerie Garden plant that symbolizes imagination. Superlative groundcover, even a lawn substitute, between stepping stones in loose shady areas. $ 4.29

Faerie Fern, Mini

Letinella (Cotula) minor

Cold Tolerance: Zone 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 3/4in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Even smaller leaves and lower growing than other faerie ferns with all the same uses, just tiny! All of the """"Faerie Ferns"" thrive in small containers and miniature landscapes and especially suited to outdoor railroad and faerie gardens. All appreciate extra water during a particularly sunny spell. $ 4.29

Faerie Fern, Platt's Black

Letinella (Cotula) x 'Platt's Black'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 9b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 1 1/2in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Inch long, medium sized leaves are more dainty and finely textured than previous selections. Throw in some sunshine, they are jet black! In a little more shade they grow bicolored green with black tips. Grow over crushed white stone for best effect. Petite yellow buttons form in spring! We received an email that this plant's proper name is 'Platt's Black' after Kaila Platt, not 'Pratt's Black'. Once again we humbly apologize and shake our heads at the nursery industry for spreading bad names like rumors. $ 4.29

Faerie Fern, Tiny Tim

Letinella (Cotula) gruveri

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 1/2in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

If the leaves were any smaller, we'd throw in a free magnifying glass! It looks just like ""Faerie Fern, Mini"" with bright green, frilly leaves, only smaller. Perfect for railroad gardens and a child's mini landscape adorned with a set of dinosaurs. $ 4.29

Fern, Japanese Regal Red Painted

Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8-18in.
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Most ferns enjoy various degrees of shade and this one's no exception. The light green, feathered foliage and plum blushed stems, veins and undersides wash out and may get crispy whenever it's sited in afternoon sun. Instead plant this improved "Perennial Plant of the Year" in light shade where only morning sun is welcome. $ 4.79

Fern, Korean Rock

Polystichum tsus-simense

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8-18in.
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Call it a miniature ""Boston Fern"" that's as comfortable as a houseplant as it is outdoors in the shade garden, year round, here. Small size and durablity lends itself to terrariums and shade gardnes even in southern Canada. $ 4.79

Geranium, Mini Red-Leaf

Geranium sessiliflorum ssp. nov. rubrum

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to Full Sun
Height: 3in. x 8
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Joshua would not describe this as firefighter engine red while Mark calls it a rich, red burgundy foliage. In any case, it's an utterly unique color and texture. Similar to a miniature, red leaved rhubarb plant, shrunk down to 3"" tall, with dwarfish, white flowers all summer and fall. A ladybug's patio umbrella. $ 5.29

Gota Kola, New Zealand Mini

Hydrocotyle nova zealandiae

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 1in. groundcover
Water: Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Walk About

Tiny dock-foot shaped green leaves taste even better the ""Gota Kola"" and is perfect as a semi-submerged small water gardens or really wet soils. $ 4.29

Gota Kola, Variegated

Hydrocotyl sibthorpioides

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-Sun
Height: 2"" spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Baskets, Groundcover, Medicinal, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

If conditions are right you can site this polite spreader anywhere. Its variegated, round leaves brighten a shady path (where hardy), or cozy up to ""Impatiens"" in a shady annual basket. Grown in full sun, tuck them in wet soil, around wet bogs and pond edges. We don't know if it contains the brain strengthener constituents of the non-variegated Gotu Kola but the leaves taste exactly the same. $ 3.79

Gotu Kola

Hydrocotyl asiatica minor

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-Shade
Height: 3in.
Water: Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Baskets, Groundcover, Medicinal, Shade, Tea

Scratching her head, a customer told me, ""I just read about Gotu Kola but I can't remember what it was used for."" I smiled and gently replied, ""it's said to improve brain function, particularly, memory."" I have read, (though I can't remember where) ;), you can add 1 tsp dried leaves to 1 cup boiling water daily; or stronger when used for a wound wash to reduce inflammation. Northerners, take indoors or protect. $ 3.79

Hens And Chicks, Royal Ruby

Sempervirens 'Royal Ruby'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b[
Light: Full Sun
Height: 3in. x 12in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems TM, Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Groundcover,

When you find a plant growing in a crack in a parking lot, you know it's hardy. These star-shaped rosettes remain nearly, solid red throughout the growing season and turn a more vivid red by Winter. Built ""Hen & Chick"" tough! $ 4.79

Herniaria, Green Carpet

Herniaria glabra

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 1/2in. x 6in. wide
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

We are talking 1/4"" tall groundcover that will probably only increase its perimeter about an inch during the first season. It vaguely passes for a bright green version of ""Elfin Thyme"" and is just as hardy. A.K.A. ""Rupturewort $ 4.79

Herniaria, Sea Foam Variegated

Herniaria glabra 'Sea Foam' PPAF

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 1/2in. x 6in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

Walk-About, Mini Groundcover

Hardy Perennial (Zone 5-7 & S.W.)

New for 2007

It may look like ""Thyme, Highland Cream"", but it actually thrives in our summer humidity and winter cold. We have been growing this for years, waiting for the patent permission to propagate it. Well worth the patience and good Karma, as this is sure to find its way into every groundcover marketing program in the nation. Remember you saw it here first. $ 4.79

Hosta, Baby Bunting

Hosta 'Baby Bunting'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

This is a pocket-sized, green leaved variety, with foliage that appears ""mouse-eared."" The folded, heart-shaped, spring leaves are followed by mid summer lavender flowers. Cute as a baby's bum! $ 6.29

Hosta, Blue Mouse Ears

Hosta x 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 4in. x 19in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Why is this the 2008 AHGA ""Hosta of the Year?"" I read it is ""one of the best, small hosta introductions, since the formation of the American Hosta Society in 1968."" I credit its blue-green leaves, indeed cupped like mouse ears that pose proudly under pale purple flowers atop 12"" scapes in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, Cookie Crumbs

Hosta x 'Cookie Crumbs'

Light: P.Shade-P.Sun
Height: 4 x 6in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Not to be confused with the larger 'Cracker crumbs,' this sweet hosta has dark green center with white trim on the margins. Flowers purple in June. Sounds good enough to eat- and, in fact, in Japan it is a popular sushi egg rolls. $ 6.29

Hosta, Cracker Crumbs

Hosta x 'Cracker Crumbs'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

A ""Tiny Tears"" sport from Q ;Z Nursery with large creamy edges and gren striped center. $ 6.29

Hosta, Dorset Blue

Hosta x 'Dorset Blue'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 6in. x 24in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Amid all the green and variegated selections, enter this distinctly blue green (like a blue spruce's glaucous sheen), heavily corrugated (think corrugated box), thick, heart shaped blades gathered in a 6"" mound. This season extender sends up 16"" scapes holding very pale lavender flowers opening mid to late August. No wait- it is slug resistant too!!! $ 6.29

Hosta, Frosted Mouse Ears

Hosta x 'Frosted Mouse Ears'

$11.99

Hosta, Itsy Bitsy Spider

Hosta x 'Itsy Bitsy Spider'

$11.99

Hosta, Lakeside Down Sized

Hosta x 'Lakeside Down Sized'

No taller than a can of soda-pop, it spreads about 16,"" creating mounds of dense, pale green centered leaves with ripples of creamy white along each edge. Purple flowers follow in August if given morning sun but protection from harsh afternoon light as most hostas prefer. $ 6.29

Hosta, Lemon Frost

Hosta 'Lemon Frost'

If you've grown more than a few varieties of hosta, these ankle-high tufts of white frosted edged yellow leaves might look unfamiliar. It roughly resembles a miniature version of a standard, popular variety called `Kabitan,' LOOK for this to brighten any shady area. $ 6.29

Hosta, Pandora's Box

Hosta x 'Pandora's Box'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Consider this a "beginner's model" for mini hosta novices. It's the easiest to grow & largest of this miniature class. Large, bright, white centered leaves shine in the shade. White flower scapes rise in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, Peanut

Hosta 'Peanut'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Relatively small yet this multi-variegated white, gold and green streaked variety perks up shaded pockets with purple scapes in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, Rain Forest Sunrise

Hosta x 'Rain Forest Sunrise'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 10in. x 25in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Even though 6"" x 5"" leaves are large for us, the sharp contrast of a bright gold center against a dark green margin was too enticing to pass up. See what you can do, incorporating the 10"" height and a rain forest theme in a shady, faery garden. $ 6.29

Hosta, Shade Parade

Hosta x 'Shade Parade'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. x 15in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Due to its affinity to shady situations (characteristic of ""Hostas"") and its moderate to fast growth, it won't be long before these mounds line up and create a shade parade complete with waving lavender flowers and 3"" x 3"" light green, creamy white edged leaves, in time for the 4th of July, if you're lucky. $ 6.29

Hosta, Shiny Tot

Hosta x 'Shiny Penny'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 5in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

I've not heard of a legend connected to this hosta, but perhaps you could bring one to life for a child about 'Shiny Penny.' Examine the glossy green leaves with red spots on the stems, note the 2"" height, witness how nicely it spreads along shady garden edges or troughs and a ""tiny tale"" might come to mind. $ 6.29

Hosta, Teaspoon

Hosta x 'Teaspoon'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 10in. x 24in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Indeed these fast growing mounds are made up of green, cupped, moderately corrugated leaves roughly the size of teaspoons. In contrast, scapes double the foliage height with pale lavender flowers 20"" above ground, opening in July. Few, finer, fast growing groundcovers available for the shade. $ 6.29

Hosta, Tiny Venusta

Hosta venusta

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Solid green tufts of 2 inch long leaves cuddle at the base, from which arise 6 inch tall stalks of purple flowers in the summer. Tougher and faster growing than Cat's Eye and also requires extra summer watering. Suitable companion of Faerie Ferns, Star Creepers,

and Pearly Wire Vine and other faerie flora. This is not for the Southwest. $ 6.29

Hosta, Winsome

Hosta x 'Winsome'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 24in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

We offer another ""light bulb perennial"" for a shady garden because of the creamy white margin outlining each 4-1/2"" x 3-1/4"" wide medium green leaf. On 18"" scapes, lavender flowers display beginning in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, X-Rated

Hosta 'X-Rated'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. x 18in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Add this long ""legged"" hosta to your collection of rounded leaves. 4"" x 1"" wide, rippled, white centered, green edged leaves put on a show all Summer climaxing with bright purple flowers in August. Sport of ""X-ray,"" by the way. $ 6.29

Iberis- Candytuft, Snow Cushion

Iberis sempervirens 'Snow Cushion'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 2in. x 12in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Perhaps our Creator took the perennial, Spring blooming Candytuft, stuck it in the dryer too long and pulled out this shrunken version a mere 2"" high and a foot in diameter. Distribute these white bloomers in front of Summer & Fall flowers for a full season of changing colors. $ 4.79

Ice Plant, Heart-Leaf Apple

Aptenia cordata `Red Apple'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

Our neighbor, Mr. Johnson, a plant and train collector, gave us this beauty of carmine red, 3/4� flowers on a carpet of emerald green, heart shaped leaves. Nearly every walk-in customer asked what it was. For months we weren't sure. After selling out, we tracked down the botanical name. Grows anywhere, including full shade, albeit with fewer flowers. Fills a 12� hanging basket by summer's end! $ 4.29

Ice Plant, Heart-Leaf Apricot

Aptenia cordata sp.

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Fall
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

After the incredible response for �Heart-Leaf Apple,� Mr. Johnson came by with this, which ended up just as popular. Whoever's responsible for these 3 introductions - Thanks!. Combine with �Marble Ruffles Cuban Oregano� for the

ultimate low maintenance basket. $ 4.29

Ice Plant, Heart-Leaf Variegated

Aptenia cordata 'Variegata'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P-Shade
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

Check another �Holy Grail� off Mark's list. While researching �Heart-Leaf Carpet Apple� there was a reference to a strongly variegated form with red flowers and he found it. True to its flashy description, it sold out as fast as we could propagate it for our retail public. Order early! $ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Purple

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Apricot' X D. eckloius 'P

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden

Chalk up another Mulberry Creek introduction. This one has the purple flowers of ""Palmiest Bridge"" with the compact, slightly fuzzy, succulent leaves of ""Mini Yellow"". Although these are not winter hardy for us, they flower all eyar around, through the long winter in the greenhouse and our home. Just fun! $ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Sunshine

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Sunshine'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

We selected this seedling because of its slighty larger and distinctly brighter yellow flowers than ""Ice Plant, Mini Yellow."" Same tight little mound with flowers that stop blooming only when it is overwatered. Sounds like a ""Jar Gem"" to me. $ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Wine

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Wine'.

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Chianti red flowers covering 2-3"" mounds distinguish this fine ""Ice Plant"" adaptable to a miniature garden, in ground, in container or in a hanging basket with other sun lovers. Here's an idea for a mini landscape: choose a tree (""Spicy Globe Basil""), a shrub (this plant & and ""Erodium""), a lawn interest (""Knawel Cushion"") and grass (""Blue Eyed Grass, Dwarf Purple or Yellow""). $ 4.29

Ice Plant, Tiny White

Delosperma aberdeenense 'Abbey Snow'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Shade
Height: 2in. x 12
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Fall to Late Spring to Late
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

In a strawberry jar, these pure white, all season flowers and succulent small leaves add balance and needed ""breath"" to bright, tropical combinations. $ 4.29

Ice Plant, Yellow Rosette

Delosperma basuticum (congestum Gold Nugget)

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 1in. x 8
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

This ranks second hardiest of our ""Ice Plants."" Large 1 inch yellow flowers in late spring/early summer bedeck the succulent, cylindrical, blue/green leaves. At home in our sloped rockgarden or at the edge of the miniature perennial border. $ 4.79

Impatien, Mini - Cy's Fantasia

Impatien sp.' Hawaiian Series'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 8in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Spring to Early Summer to Early Winter to
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Bonsai, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

White flowers with completely random purple streaks or blotches. $ 4.29

Impatien, Mini - Cy's Sassy

Impatien sp.' Hawaiian Series'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 8in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Bonsai, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

Pinkish - lavender flowers $ 4.29

Impatiens, Pixie Double Burgundy

Impatiens 'Pixie Double Sparkler Burgundy'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 8in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Spring to Early Summer to Early Winter
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Bonsai, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

Mark saw these beauties the Summer of 2006 at Chicago Botanical Garden in the train garden, used as a blooming ""Rhododendron!"" All-season flowers enhance this mini-sized large shrub or small tree.

Burgundy and white double flowers. $ 4.29

Impatiens, Pixie Double Purple

Impatiens 'Pixie Double Purple'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 8in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Spring to Early Summer to Early Winter to
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Bonsai, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

Impatiens, Pixie Pink Bicolor

Impatiens 'Pixie Pink Bicolor' TM

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 8in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Spring to Early Summer to Early Winter to
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Bonsai, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

Ivy, Henrietta

Hedera helix 'Henrietta'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2in. x 12
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Topiary

I've yet to see a smaller, more heavily variegated ivy than �Henrietta.� Great as a houseplant & an easy miniature topiary standard. Perfect for faery gardens as Ivy stands for friendship. So add one to your garden and make friends with �God's littlest angels.� $ 4.29

Ivy, Mini Anita

Hedera helix 'Anita'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2in. x 12
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Topiary

Precious, micro, maple-leaf foliage make a lush filler to any planting. Don't forget this faerie garden standard symbolizing friendshop & fidelity. $ 4.29

Ivy, World's Smallest

Hedera helix Spetchley

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 1in. x 12in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade, Topiary

This green ivy is so tiny and so non-aggressive, that there is no threat of it growing up and taking over your home exterior. It prefers to creep up tiny trellises, fences and espalier forms. $ 4.29

JAR GEM

Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

Stuffing vigorously rooting strawberries in those multi-orificed jars is like shoving Winnie the Pooh through the rabbit hole. Roots fill the container quickly, and require thrice a day watering. Dust off the jars and bring them back to overflowing life with little care during the growing season by selecting plants appropriate, even lustful, for those challenging conditions. "Jar Gems"TM. are our collection of great looking flowering and foliage plants, many of which are hardy, that will grow and thrive in these tough containers. Remember, that for great looking containers, we recommend that you repeat some of your selections. You can find full descriptions of these plants throughout the catalog, or let us put together a combination for you (just tell us how many "pockets your jar has and where you'll place the jar) at a nice price savings.

Kenilworth Ivy, Mini

Cymbalaria muralis 'Nana'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to Full Sun
Height: 3in.x 18
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

All summer, pale pink, miniature snapdragon flowers prance over tiny, ivy-leaved, bright green foliage. Don't be fooled by its delicate appearance- it's a tough, ground-hugging, politely spreading groundcover, but, the more sun it gets, the more water it wants. $ 4.29

Knawel Cushion

Scleranthus biflorus ssp.uniflorus

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 1in. x 12in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Walk About

Designing miniature gardens always requires a groundcover and none hugs the soil lower. Consider these packed, moss like cushions that resemble a shrunken ""Irish Moss,"" but are far more tolerant of sunny and dry conditions. Has nearly invisible white flowers in early summer. Transforms into hay colored mounds each winter. This will grow almost anywhere, under any condition. Try it with ""Lady's Mantle, Alpine"" like a miniature rhubarb and ""Moujean Tea"" & ""Myrtle, Variegated"" (as trees). $ 4.29

Lady's Mantle, Dwarf Red-Stem

Alchemilla erythropoda

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Sun-P.Sun to Full Sun
Height: 5in. x 12
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bedding Plant, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Here a 3" version that grows about the size of "Alpine Lady's Mantle" but has more of the typical leaves, except they are very blue-green and have rhubarb red stems. Confused yet, well suffice to say that this one looks very unique and makes a great addition to an afternoon shady faery garden, trough, or alpine garden. $ 4.79

Lady's Mantle, Dwarf Rock

Alchemilla glauca

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to P.Shade-P.Sun
Height: 3in.
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Butterfly, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

Blue foliage (like that of a blue spruce) distinguishes this ""Dwarf Lady's Mantle."" Compared to the standard form, it mimics the leaf shape and preference away from harsh hot sun, however, it can fit into smaller pockets, secret gardens and containers. $ 4.79

Lamb�s Ear, Flower Free

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun
Height: 6in.
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Flowers: None
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Butterfly, Cut Flower, Groundcover, Ornamental

Forms a thick solid mat of woolly silver leaves that Joshua loves to cuddle. This cultivar rarely flowers which allows a behaved, tidy appearance all Summer. A favorite overwinter home for lady beetles, so it's an aid next to roses and other aphid havens. Plant under roses for contrast or in a moonlight or children's garden. Rated #1 by 3 out of 4 pre-schoolers! $ 3.79

Lamb�s Ear, Helen Von Stein

Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8in.
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Butterfly, Cut Flower, Groundcover, Ornamental

Lady bugs rejoice! After many tries, we finally received the real thing. Six to ten inch fuzzy leaves give this variety its other name ""Big Ears"" and a warm winter home for beneficial lady beetles in the North. Holds up better in the heat and humidity, maybe because it is not as fuzzy, albeit just as fun to pet. $ 3.79

Lotus, Mini Double Yellow

Lotus corniculatus 'Plenus'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 2in. x 16in. mat
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

Since it makes its own nitrogen, this is a super tough, bright green, weed smothering groundcover, not to mention its summer time red flower buds that open to bright yellow. $ 4.29

Mint, Corsican

Mentha requienii

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to P. Shade
Height: 1 inch
Water: Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Garden Railroads, Groundcover

The tiny as ""Baby Tears"", bright green leaves on this low groundcover smell exactly like "Creme de Menthe" liqueur. Be sure to plant between stepping stones in moist and, shaded areas only! It will die back during summer drought, therefore additional water is necessary. Not the most reliable perennial in Zone 5-6, so cover with evergreen boughs in winter. $ 3.79

Mint, English Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-4in.
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Medicinal, Repellant, Shade

This low groundcover Pennyroyal variety repels fleas and is wonderfully fragrant. Rub fresh leaves on pant legs before entering woods, to repel ticks and mosquitoes. Plant next to kennels or by paths where cats prowl. It seems to be hardier mixed in lawns. 4"" tall blue flower spikes bloom in summer. Avoid ingestion if pregnant! Don't use the essential oil of Pennyroyal on pets. Only use leaves. $ 3.79

Mint, Habek

Mentha longifolia

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Any Soil
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Groundcover, Medicinal, Ornamental, Shade

This is one of the true Middle East varieties used for the authentic ""Tabbouli"" of bulgar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, plenty of parsley & mint, cool vegetables and maybe sunflower seeds. Two inch, very narrow, bluish-green leaves have a completely different look from other mints. $ 3.79

Mondo Grass, Dwarf

Ophiopogon japonicum 'Nana'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Shade Only to P.Shade-Sun
Height: 2in. x 4
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Late Summer
Common Uses:Bonsai, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Dark green, grassy leaves form tight little ""humocks"" that are often planted under ones favorite bonsai tree. This tough, cooperative little guy with white tinted, lavender flowers in summer is quite popular among railroaders who use it as mini pampas grass. Rare lavender flower spikes that produce the most amazing sapphire colored mini ""easter eggs"" shaped fruits. $ 4.79

Monkeywort, Creeping Blue

Lindernia grandiflora

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun
Height: 1in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Spring to Early Summer to Late Spring to L
Common Uses:Baskets, Groundcover, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Go bananas over the dark blue and white flowers that never quit blooming above glossy green, heart shaped leaves. The flowers remind me of a miniature Mimulus. Although it is a tropical groundcover that loves the heat, we have found it be very compact and rather slow to spread. It just wants to flower. Great for mini landscapes or zone 8 and warmer, rainforest, railroad gardens. A Florida native. $ 4.79

Myosotis, Alpine Forget-Me-Nots

Myosotis alpina

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bedding Plant, Borders, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Unforgettable 1-1/2 in. x 1/2 in. green leaves set the stage for baby blue flowers that turn pink as they age, mid Spring. $ 4.29

Oregano, Dwarf

Origanum vulgare`Nanum'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4-8in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Container, Culinary, Fragrant, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Bright pink-purple flowers clusters sit right on top of small glossy green leaves which form neat, small, mounding plants. Highly ornamental. Good oregano flavor from this cute dwarf is an added plus for containers, rock gardens or in front of the herb garden. Like with all oreganos, avoid over-fertilizing. $ 3.79

Oxalis, Zinfandel

Oxalis vulcanicola

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-Shade to P-Shade
Height: 3in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Jar-Gems TM, Garden Railroads, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Oh, I like this one and not just its name. We need more yellow foliaged plants as a contrast to our sea of green. Added attributes are its fast growth, ""Shamrock-shaped"" leaves, red stems and 3 inch high yellow flowers. $ 4.29

Paxistigma, Tiny Holly

Paxistigma cambyi 'Compacta'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to Full Sun Only
Height: 6in. x 12
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bonsai, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Raisin-sized holly-like evergreen leaves, packed on a 6"" tall and twice as wide plant. Perfect RXR shrub in hillside planting as its' spreading stems will help hold up the soil. Tough little grower, as long as it has well drained soil. $ 4.79

Pearly Wire Vine

Muehlenbeckia axillaris

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Survived 18 degees below zero in full wind and sun! Bronze ladybug sized leaves on wirey, thin branches are soon adorned with the tinest white flowers which become 1/8' miniature �pearls� in summer. No faery could resist. Outstanding �Walk-About� groundcover for stepping stones in the shade to areas that receive only half-day sunlight. $ 4.29

Penstemon, Alpine Blue

Penstemon hirsutus `Pygmaeus'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 4in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Pot up patriotic centerpieces with these short mounds of dark green leaves and white-n-violet flowers tinged with blue, usually in bloom by the 4th of July. Unlike some other Penstemons, this is long lived and very easy to grow.

$ 4.29

Penstemon, Pine -Leaf

Penstemon pinifolius

Light: Full Sun
Height: 3 inch trailing
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden

Like many ""Penstemons,"" this 2"" groundcover grows best amid a rock garden, however the blades are half the thickness of a ""Rosemary"" so expect a more delicate appearance. Situate it with other non-assertive miniatures to allow their 3/4 inch, bright yellow flowers flag down hovering hummingbirds. Gives a alpine feel to a railroad garden or trough. $ 4.29

Pilea, Trailing Blue Angel

Pilea sp.

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to P-Shade
Height: 1in. groundcover
Water: Normal Wet
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Garden Railroads, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Blue with silver streaked leaves is an uncommon find. Tiny, rust red flowers accentuate its pea sized foliage especially as it trails down the sides of tropical, shade, faery gardens. Perhaps you need a fast perennial groundcover (hardy in Southern Florida and warmer). Treat as an annual in most of US. Easily trimmed & controlled. $ 4.29

Primrose, Cowslip

Primula veris

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 3in. x 4
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Medicinal, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

An English native full of myth, folklore and medicinal tradition with a rosette of dark green leaves look similar to florist primrose, but the yellow flower cluster is born on the end of an 8"" stalk. We apply mulch over soil to retain moisture. $ 4.29

Primrose, Gold Lace

Primula elatior-Hydrid 'Gold Lace'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 3in. x 4
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

This is the antique variety from England that so long ago inspired the ""Primrose Fairie"" by Cicely M. Barker. The dark red flowers have a beautiful golden, picotee (outside) edge to all the petals. Faeries are shy, but you know they'll appreciate it. $ 4.29

Primrose, Wanda

Primula X juliae

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Late Winter to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

'Wanda' is among the first flowers of spring, exploding with a fuchsia fury. It is the perfect companion with daffodils, keeping them company their entire blooming season! We consider it the toughest, hardiest primrose there is, by its behavior in our open fields. Don't have large shady areas? Just plant it on the north side of any shrub and divide clumps every year after flowers have finish. $ 4.29

Putatoria, Pink Trumpet Bush

Putatoria calibrica

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b
Light: Sun-P.Sun to Full Sun
Height: 4in. x 12in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

It looks like it can endure the intense heat of its native Mediterranean but NOT the extreme cold of an Ohio Winter. Tight clusters of loud, pink trumpets dominate over this low, spreading green shrub, Spring through Summer.

$ 4.79

Ragged Robbin, Dwarf

Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Nana'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Sun-P.Shade to Sun-P.Shade
Height: 2in. x 4
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bedding Plant, Borders, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

This Cicely Mary Barker faerie plant is a curious miniature with twisting, tough, shiny, dark green leaves that form a weird-looking, tight mound complete with bright pink, ragged edged flowers in spring. Lewis and Clark were intrigued by this too. $ 4.29

Rosularia, White

Rosularia sedoides

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 12
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Late Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Borders, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

The soft light green rosettes with white flowers are tougher than they look. As we write this and the last snow just melted after -5 degrees, these are still looking great. They look more like a ""Hen & Chick"" then the Sedums to which they are related. Great for mini landscapes too. $ 4.79

Salad Burnet (Di-yu)

Sanguisorba minor

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 4-18in.
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Borders, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Groundcover, Medicinal

Crumble cucumber flavored young shoots and fruit over salads and infuse in vinegars and tomato juice. Older semi-evergreen leaves are tough, best left unused. Its rosette form looks lacy in herbal lawns. Referred to in Chinese medicine as ""Di-yu"" and is used to stop bleeding. $ 3.79

Sedge, Mini Chocolate-Leaf

Carex buchmanii

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2in. x 6in. across
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bonsai, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Looking for a shade loving miniature grass for a Southwest theme railroad garden? All aboard! Rich chocolate to olive green leaves become darker chocolate color if sitied in a sunnier spot. Forms thick, tufty mounds, spreading very slowly. Frankly, it is best to dig and divide them to encourage or speed up the process of spreading, if desired. Typically rated as Zone 7, but likes our -18 winters. $ 4.29

Sedum, Blue Crested

Sedum reflexum 'Monstrosum Cristatum'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 8in. across
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Well Drained
Flowers: Late Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden

Blue needled leaves pop out from around stems much like a Japanese fam. Cristata or Monstrosa are the names used to describe these weird looking mutations. Ever seen 'Fain-Tail Willow""? Well that is one example. Great dish gardens, ""Jar Gem"", and Southwest desert theme railroad gardens. We are still learning its hardiness and real name. $ 4.29

Sedum, Blue Rosette Mini

Sedum 'pachyclados'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Well Drained
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Rosette of powder blue leaves that remind us of the ""Moss Saxifrages,"" partner well with rosy-peach, summer flowers. Leaves are tightly packed on top of one another, forming bonsai- like pads. Sedums are the queen of all ""Jar Gem"" ^TM or rockeries. ""Arrowhead Alpine"" reports that this one is from Pakistan. $ 4.29

Sedum, Blue Spruce

Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 12in. across
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Well Drained
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Course textured groundcover sedum, with very blue (spruce colored), 1/2"" long, needle-like foliage complement yellow flowers in summer. Any sedum, upright or ground hugging make a superior Jar Gem addition. $ 4.29

Sedum, Frosted Blue

Sedum hispanicum minus 'Pink Form'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 1in. x 12in. wide
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Well Drained
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Baskets, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Think of a forest of miniature blue spruce, frosted in pink, viewed from 1000 feet above. This is it - one of the most beautiful and unusual miniature sedums with pink tipped, blue leaves. If that isn't enough, how about pink and white flowers in early summer? $ 4.29

Sedum, Golden Angeline

Sedum ruprestes 'Angelina' PPAF

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to P.Sun
Height: 3in. x 12in. wide
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Well Drained
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Baskets, Butterfly, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Bright yellow, 1/2"" long, soft needles contrast well with Sedum 'Voodoo', 'Love's Triangle' or 'Frosted Blue'. $ 4.29

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