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2022 Plant Sale

Our horticultural team and staff have selected beautiful annual and perennial plants, and easy to master container combinations, for your garden. Choose individual pots, combos or new staff favorites for 2022. Proceeds from the annual plant sale support our educational mission and we thank you for your purchase.

Plant supply is subject to availability from the grower; plants will be substituted or the purchase refunded if the order cannot be fulfilled.

Order by April 23 for Saturday, May 7 pickup.
Ordering online is your only opportunity to support the gardens during this important fundraiser. There will not be an open stock sale in May. We thank you for your purchase.

Order pick up is Saturday, May 7, 10 AM-3 PM.


Email Kate if you are unable to pick up on your purchase on May 7.
SHOP INDIVIDUAL POTS
SHOP STAFF FAVORITES
SHOP COMBINATIONS FOR CONTAINERS


individual pots
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Achillea millefolium ‘Seduction Strawberry’, Yarrow

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 3-9, Height and Spread 24”, Blooms spring-summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Heat loving, Disease resistant, Good for cut or dried flowers

Large clusters of velvety red flowers with bright gold centers like real strawberry. Compact, sturdy plants. (deadheading will increase flowering)


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Agastache hybrid ‘Poquito Butter Yellow’, Hyssop

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-10, Height 13” Spread 16”, Blooms summer and fall, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer and disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Showy dense heads of buttery yellow blooms over bushy habit.

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Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’, Bugleweed

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full shade, Zone 4-9, Height 12” Spread 18”, Blooms spring, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds/bees, Deer resistant 

Fast growing ground cover with purplish-blue flower spikes above broad and handsome purple leaves.

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Aquilegia hybrida ‘Earlybird Red Yellow’, Columbine

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Part sun, Zone 3-9, Height and Spread 10”, Blooms spring, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds/bees, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Upward facing flowers have red outsides and yellow middles with red centers on compact short stems.

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Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky Double Rose-White’, Columbine

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Part sun, Zone 3-9, Height and Spread 14”, Blooms spring, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Abundant, rose-pink and blush white upright facing flowers on sturdy stems.

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Artemesia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’, Wormwood

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 3-8, Height 10” Spread 24”, Blooms summer/fall, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant; Great foliage

Soft silvery gray foliage with a neat bushy habit.

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Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’, Swamp milkweed

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 4-9, Height 4ft Spread 2ft, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Good for dried flowers and rain gardens

Native plant that produces clusters of white flowers which Monarchs favor to lay their eggs.

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Aster novi belgii ‘Winston Churchill’, Aster

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 3-9, Height 23” Spread 18”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant

Bright raspberry-red blooms with yellow center over a bushy clump of bright green foliage.

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Caryopteris incana ‘Pavilion Pink’

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-9, Height and Spread 18”, Blooms summer/fall, Attracts butterflies/bees, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Soft pink blooms on a compact, well branched habit.

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Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Double the Sun’

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full Sun, Zone 4-9, Height and Spread 14”, Blooms spring/summer/fall, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Early blooming, semi-double, clear, large 2.5” golden yellow blooms.

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Dianthus barbatus ‘Rockin’ Red’, Sweet William

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-8, Height 24” Spread 12”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Dynamite, vivid red flowers are lacy yet durable and long lasting over deep green foliage.

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Echinacea hybrid ‘Sombrero Hot Coral’, Coneflower

$12.50

6” pot

$12.50

Perennial, Full Sun, Zone 4-9, Height and Spread 24”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Good for cut and dried flowers

Vivid hot coral-orange flowers over well branched dark green foliage

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Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Pink’, Cranesbill

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Part sun, Zone 3-9, Height 18” Spread 24”, Blooms spring/summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Ground cover

Spreading masses of light pink blooms over dark green leaves that turn attractive shades of red in autumn.


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Grass Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Native perennial, Full sun, Zone 4-10, Height 36” Spread 24”

2022 Perennial of the year; Fine-leaved, silver-blue foliage with white flowers. This native prairie plant turns bronze in the fall.

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Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenway’, Spotted Deadnettle

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full shade, Zone 2-9, Height 8” Spread 36”, Blooms spring, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Ground cover

Beautiful tri-color foliage topped with small, lavender flowers.

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Leontopodium alpinum, Edelweiss

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 2-9, Height and Spread 12”, Blooms spring, Deer and disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Silvery, velvety foliage produces white star-shaped flowers.

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Ligularia dentata ‘Midnight Lady’, Leopard plant

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full shade, Zone 3-9, Height 39” Spread 35”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers and wet areas

Large, deep purple leaves with toothed edges and robust orange-yellow flowers.

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Lychnis x arkwrightii ‘Orange Gnome’, Campion

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-8, Height 15” Spread 12”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Large, vibrant reddish-orange flowers against bronze foliage. Compact variety.

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Monarda didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’, Bee Balm

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full-part sun, Zone 4-9, Height 3ft Spread 2ft, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer/rabbit/mildew resistant, Good for cut flowers

Tubular, two lipped rose-red blooms over toothed, aromatic leaves. 

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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’, Oriental Poppy

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 3-7, Height 3ft Spread 2ft, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer/rabbit resistant, Good for cut flowers

Large, crepe-like brilliant white flowers with black centers on graceful, strong stems. 

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Phlox paniculata ‘Fashionably Early Flamingo’, Tall Garden Phlox

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 4-8, Height 26” Spread 28”, Blooms late spring-summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds/bees, Mildew/disease resistant, Drought/heat tolerant

Year of the Phlox; Perfectly defined panicles of light lavender-pink flowers with broad, thick, bright green foliage. Boasts a long season of color with some reblooming in fall.

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Phlox subulata ‘White’, Creeping Phlox

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 3-8, Height 6” Spread 18”, Blooms spring, Attracts butterflies, Ground cover

Year of the Phlox; Dainty white flowers cover masses of needle-like, ground hugging foliage.

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Polemonium carneum ‘Apricot Delight’, Jacob’s Ladder

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Part sun, Zone 3-9, Height 20” Spread 12”, Blooms spring/summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant

Soft clusters of pink-apricot blooms top attractive green foliage. Tends to re-seed.

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Ratibida columnifera ‘Red’, Mexican Hat

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full-part sun, Zone 3-8, Height 36” Spread 24”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Native plant produces dark red flower heads with yellow edges that resemble sombreros.

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Rudbeckia ‘Autumn Colors’, Black-eyed Susan

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 3-7, Height 24” Spread 18”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Drought/clay soil tolerant

Bicolor shades of yellow, orange, red and brown with brown cone.

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Salvia darcyi x microphylla ‘Windwalker Royal Red’, Mountain Sage

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-9, Height and Spread 50”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant

Bicolor shades of yellow, orange, red and brown with brown cone.

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Sedum maximum ‘Class Act’, Autumn Stonecrop

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 4-9, Height and Spread 23”, Blooms late summer/fall, Attracts butterflies, Rabbit resistant, Drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Strong, substantial mound of green succulent foliage topped with large, deep carmine-pink flower clusters that age to russet.

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Verbena canadensis ‘Perfecta’, Rose verbena

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Tender Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-9, Height 18” Spread 24”, Blooms late spring/summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant

Year of the Verbena; Compact trailing deeply cut foliage with small clusters of bright pink flowers. May be grown as an annual throughout the normal range for the species, and in particular in the northern parts of USDA Zone 5 where it is not reliably winter hardy and appreciates some winter protection.

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Veronica hybrida ‘Blue Sprite’, Speedwell

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Height 8” Spread 18”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant

Bright violet flowers on dense compact spikes.

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Verbena hybrida ‘Empress Flair Cherry Charme’, Verbena

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Full sun, Height 12” Spread 18”, Semi-upright habit, Cold and heat tolerant, Semi-trailing habit

Year of the Verbena; Showy clusters of cherry red star-shaped flowers with white centers at the ends of the stems; quite vigorous and great for filling or spilling.

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Cleome hassleriana ‘Clio Magenta’, Spider flower

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Full-part sun, Height 3ft Spread 2ft, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Heat and drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Delightful, dwarf selection has a densely branched, strongly upright form with abundant spikes of showy pink-purple flowers.

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Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’, Woodland Phlox

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full shade, Zone 3-8, Height 18” Spread 12”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Salt/drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers and wet areas

Year of the Phlox; This blue-violet woodland phlox is a show stopper. Nicely fragrant blooms.

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Angelonia angustifolia ‘Serena Purple’

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Full sun, Height 16” Spread 14”, Good for cut flowers

Masses of beautiful spikes of purple pea-like flowers rising above the foliage.

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Capsicum annuum ‘Hot Pops Purple’, Ornamental Pepper

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Full sun, Height 5” Spread 8”, Heat tolerant

Small plant packs a big punch with colorful, small, round fruits in purple and orange. Fruit is edible and very hot, but not palatable.

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Torenia ‘Summer Wave Large Violet’, Wishbone Flower

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Full sun to full shade, Height 10” Spread 12”, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant

Large trumpet-like violet flowers.

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Cyperus alternifolius, Umbrella Grass

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Full-part sun, Height 20”, Water plant

Leaflets grow in tall stems, look like spokes on an umbrella, can be used as a houseplant, cannot overwater.

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Petunia ‘Midnight Gold’

$5.50

4” pot

Annual, Full-part sun, Height 10” Spread 26”

Elaborate deep-royal purple double blooms with light-gold tips.

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Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea Gold’, Creeping Jenny or Moneywort

$5.50

4” pot

Perennial, Full sun-part shade, Zone 3-8, Height 3” Spread 18”, Blooms early summer, Great groundcover

Fast growing ground cover has yellow flowers and rounded, slightly ruffled, yellow-green leaves. Tolerates wet conditions and can be used as a water plant or rain gardens.

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Eucalyptus pulverulenta ‘Baby Blue Dwarf’, Florist Silver Dollar

$5.50

4” pot

Accent annual, Full sun, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Bluish-grey round leaves, stacked like a kabob on flexible stems, popular for floral arrangements.

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Lantana camara ‘Havana Cherry’

$5.50

4” pot

Annual, Height and Spread 14”, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds/bees, Deer resistant, Heat and Drought tolerant

Red and yellow flowers.

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Bacopa ‘Scopia Pink Heart’

$5.50

4” pot

Annual, Full sun, Height 6” Spread 24”,

White star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes and hot pink centers along stem with small serrated round leaves.

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Zinnia elegans ‘Magellan Cherry’

$5.50

4” pot

Annual, Full sun, Height 18” Spread 12”, Attracts butterflies, Heat and Drought tolerant, Good for cut flowers

Large, fully double bloom in a cheerful cherry pink.

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Italian Parsley

$5.50

4” pot

Annual Herb, Full-part sun, Height 18” Spread 14”, Feeds Black Swallowtail caterpillars

Plain, flat, deeply cut dark green leaves with pronounced flavor.

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Calibrachoa ‘Cha Cha Diva Hot Pink’

$5.50

4” pot

Annual, Full-partial sun, Height 12” Spread 24”, Attracts butterflies/bees, Heat tolerant

Unique two-tone pink and yellow coloration and frilly form.

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CombINATIOnS FOR CONTAINERS
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We've picked plants that look great together for your containers. Medium combos fit into a 12-14 inch pot. Large combos fit into an 18-20 inch pot. Each combo comes as plants in their original nursery pot to be repotted by the purchaser into their own container at home and includes a planting diagram. Plants can also be ordered individually and are listed in the individual pots section. Containers not included.​

Purple Sky

$25.00 - $40.00
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Midnight Sun

$25.00 - $35.00
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Koala-ty Love

$25.00 - $40.00
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Pollinator Paradise

$25.00 - $35.00
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STAFF FAVORITES
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Nine new staff picks are available in this year's sale.

Ryan Wille, Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Kong Mosaic’, Coleus

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Annual, Part sun-full shade, Height 20” Spread 18”, Upright, mounded habit, works well in large containers and indoors.

Extremely large leaves and unique patterns on well-branched plants; no two leaves are alike. This plant was chosen by Ryan Wille, Executive Director. “The coleus is an interesting plant due to the vibrant colors of its leaves instead of its flowers. Fun fact: it is a part of the mint family and is sure to add a pop of color in your life.”

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Heather Ballou, Matricaria chamomilla, German Chamomile

$3.50

3.5” pot

$3.50

Annual Herb, Full sun, Height 36” Spread 12”

An ornamental, honey scented herb with finely cut foliage and daisy-like blooms. Repels cucumber beetles. This plant was chosen by Heather Ballou, Education Manager. “A cherished childhood memory of mine was, as a family, gathering and prepping chamomile flowers and enjoying them as a relaxing evening pot of tea, sweetened with a bit of honey, of course. Once your flowers are in full bloom, pop off the entire flower from the stem, spread in a single layer on paper towels to completely dry for 1-2 weeks, and store in a glass jar till you are ready to make your own cup of tea!”

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Dave Searl, Coreopsis hybrida ‘Lightning Bug’, Tickseed

$10.50

6” pot

$10.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 5-10, Height 12” Spread 18”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds/bees, Deer resistant

Lacey leaves covered in bright gold and red-eyed flowers from top to bottom. This plant was chosen by Dave Searl, Head Gardener. “Who doesn’t love watching lightning bugs in their garden. This illuminating flower will brighten any perennial border.”

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Kate Mapes, Dianthus hybrida ‘Constant Cadence Peach Milk’, Pinks

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Full sun, Zone 4-10, Height and Spread 10”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Peach-pink colored flowers turn white as they age creating a combination of old and young blooms. This plant was chosen by Kate Mapes, Assistant Gardener and Exhibits Manager. “My grandma always loved Pinks because they were her mother’s favorite flower, and these color-changing blooms grabbed my attention. Peach is my favorite fruit so it combines both of us in one plant.”

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Kari Campbell, Zucchini, Green

$3.00

2-pack

$3.00

Annual Vegetable, Full sun

This plant was chosen by Kari Campbell, Office Manager. “I grow zucchini because I love to bake zucchini bars with cream cheese frosting!”

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Brit Gray, Leucanthemum superbum ‘Daisy Carpet Angel’, Shasta Daisy

$5.50

4" pot

$5.50

Perennial, Part sun, Zone 4-9, Height 18” Spread 12”, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies, Deer/rabbit/disease resistant

The first and only groundcover daisy in the world. Unique, one-of-a-kind pure white flowers. This plant was chosen by Brit Gray, Rentals. “One of a kind and attracts butterflies, perfect for a butterfly garden.”

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Paige Underwood, Lonicera hybrida ‘Mandarin’, Honeysuckle

$10.50

6” pot

$10.50

Perennial Vine, Part sun, Zone 4-9, Height 20ft Spread 6ft, Blooms summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds/songbirds, Deer and disease resistant

Tubular, bicolor orange and gold flowers in clusters along vining stems. This plant was chosen by Paige Underwood, Marketing. “The front porch of my childhood home had vining honeysuckle, therefore the smell and sight of them blooming is the first sign of summer for me. This perennial is filled with great memories.”

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Amelia Seutter, Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Rose’, Foxglove

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Biennial, Part sun, Zone 5-9, Height 4ft Spread 18”, Blooms spring/summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Compact foliage produces unique soft lavender rose blooms with red-spotted throats. Deadhead first-year blooms by trimming back the spent flower stems to base of the plant, to encourage overwintering and a second year of bloom. Allow plants to form seed in the second year and they may self-sow to produce future generations. **Toxic if ingested** This plant was selected by Amelia Seutter, Volunteer Coordinator and Guest Services. “Its spots make it super unique and it's a beautiful flower that pollinators and people would love!”

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Sarah Balkovek, Delphinium elatum ‘Delphina Light Blue/White Bee’, Larkspur

$5.50

4” pot

$5.50

Perennial, Part sun, Zone 4-8, Height 24” Spread 10”, Blooms spring/summer, Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant, Good for cut flowers

Compact, upright, dwarf plant producing large light blue blooms with a bold white eye. This plant was chosen by Sarah Balkovek, Accounting. "Since we have gotten our own house, my daughters love to garden with us, and this was my daughter's pick for what she wanted to put in the garden this year!"

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Sundays: 11AM-4PM

Open 10AM-2PM: Memorial Day, Labor Day

Closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas

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FREE for Members
$9.00 Adults (16+)
$6.00 Youth (2-15)
FREE Under 2
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$8.00 Senior (65+)
$8.00 Military
$4.50 College Student:
$2.00 Museums for All
Must show appropriate ID where applicable to receive discount: Military ID, Student ID, EBT/WIC Card
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