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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens' Fall Plant Sale 2020
Spring/Summer Flowering Bulbs
Genus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Anemone blanda Grecian Windflower
Awesome little plants that come in a range of white, blue, and pink
flowers. They naturalize well over the years and will add splashes of color
early in April. They will only reach a couple inches tall so once all of your
other perennials come up later in spring these will be covered up as they
go dormant. Walnut tolerant.
Camassia leichtlinii Caerulea Camas Lily
A wonderful blue/purple flower standing 2-2.5' tall in mid-spring. The
upright, narrow foliage is both deer and walnut tolerant! This is a plant
that is very happy in areas of the garden that stay wet. A wonderful
addition to a rain garden.
Chionodoxa forbesii Blue Giant Glory of the Snow
a beautiful soft blue and white flower that blooms early enough in the
spring to mingle with those late season snow falls. This small bulb will only
produce a plant that is 6-8" tall but will naturalize in an area very well. A
great addition to other minor bulbs that can be planted in the lawn. Deer
and walnut resistant.
Eranthis cilicicaWinter Buttercups/Winter
Aconite
One of our favorite minor bulbs at Yew Dell!!! These small, 2-3" tall plants
produce bright yellow flowers starting in February and over the years can
naturalize an area so well that the whole ground will be yellow. An
impressive feat that early in the season!!! Like some of the other minor
bulbs this one will do fine growing under walnut trees and the deer leave it
alone.
Fritillaria uva vulpis Fox's Grape
A wonderful minor bulb that will naturalize an area over the years.
Growing to 8-10" tall this plant producing nodding flowers that are a
smoky purple color with a bright yellow rim. Another deer and rodent
resistant plant to add to the collection!
Lycoris squamigeraSurprise Lily/Naked
Ladies/Ressurection Lily
The always favorite conversation piece in the garden. Foliage emerges in
late January/February and dies back along with daffodils and other spring
flowering bulbs. Around July you will begin to see random "naked" stalks
in the garden that will eventually hold several large and pink lily flowers.
Amazing plant to mix in with other perennials that are 1-2' feet tall so the
summer flowers bloom above the foliage of the other plants.
SUN PERENNIALSGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Acanthus spinosus Bear's Breeches
We love this tough and durable perennial for its deep, glossy green foliage
and white veins and the Victorian purple/pink/white flower spikes in late
spring. It will grow in full sun or part shade in any reasonable soil. Most
likely what's in the country under this name is a hybrid but we really don't
care. It's a great plant. Deer proof, great cut, lives forever.
The official, not so complete, just about everything, might add
some more stuff, and probably added a few things too many
list.
Ajania pacifica Silver and GoldSilver and Gold
Chrysanthemum
Dense mass of deep green foliage edged with a thin silver liner, it produces
large crops of bright yellow flowers in fall on a plant that grows about 1'
tall and about 2' wide. Not terribly long lived but adds a nice bit of unique
foliage in summer and a splash of flower power in fall. Full sun to light
shade
Amorpha canescens Lead Plant
Three foot tall and wide North American native plant known for drought
tolerance and unique, purple/gray flowers in summer. Takes full sun and
dry soils.
Amorpha nana Fragrant False Indigo
A super tough, drought tolerant prairie plant that the pollinators flock to.
It can grow up to 2' tall in the full sun. A host plant for the Silver Spotted
Skipper butterfly.
Amsonia
tabernaemontana var.
salicifolia
Threadleaf Bluestar
One of our favorites at Yew Dell. This 3' tall, finely textured plant will
tolerate poor soil in the full sun! We've got it planted in some pretty
horrible stuff here at the gardens and it just keeps on going!
Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed
Outstanding native that grows to about 4-5' tall and rather than the typical
pink flowers, this one is a clear white, with an unusual cinnamon/vanilla
scent. One of the very best plants for attracting and supporting not only
monarchs but a long list of native butterflies. Likes sunny moist settings.
Deadhead for repeat blooms. Makes a great cut flower too.
Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed
Good old fashioned milkweed. Loved by pollinators and needed by
Monarchs as a host plant. Blooming in July this tough plant can be worked
into any perennial border.
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed
A favorite native for sunny sites. Loose masses of green foliage grow to
about 2' tall and produce late summer sprays of vivid orange flowers.
Attracts monarch butterflies (and lots of others) and loads of other
pollinators as well. Good cut flower. Deer proof. Loves hot, sunny and dry
conditions.
Aster tataricus Jindai Tatarian Aster
Awesome foliage and great flowers in October? Oh yes. This 3-6'
perennial starts showing off with its lavender flowers in September and will
continue to show off until frost.
Campanula Pink Octopus Spreading Bellflower
This stunning campanula forms a mounded mass of fine textured foliage
about 10" tall and 2' wide. In mid summer it sends up erect stems covered
with rosy pink flowers with long, string-like petals. Heat tolerant perennial
for the sun garden. An awesome flower to get kids excited about the
garden!!
Ceratostigma
plumbaginoidesPlumbago
This selection just plain gets it done, year after year. Dense mass of glossy,
deep green foliage to about 8" tall spreads to form an excellent
groundcover with intense blue blooms in spring and sporadically through
the summer and fall. Easy to grow in any reasonable soil in sun or part
shade.
Clinopodium nepeta
subsp. GlandulosumWhite Cloud Lesser Calaminth
A pollinator's dream plant!! Blooming from June until fall, this plant will
spread and form a mass of white flowers covered in bees, butterflies, and a
plethora of other garden insects!
Coreopsis Sunsplash Big Bang™ Tickseed
Bright yellow flowers with red centers. Standing around 12" tall this little
lover of butterflies will bloom throughout the summer. After a flush of
flowers cut it back by half to promote faster and more flowering!
Delosperma P001S Fire Spinner™ Ice PlantCold hardy, semi-succulent creeper with vivid red to red/orange blooms in
spring. Great for the rock garden or container in full, screaming sun.
Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower
Tried and true! This is the straight species Kentucky native that can be
found in Yew Dell's Pollinator Meadow. A favorite among pollinators and
gardeners alike.
Echinacea purpurea Magnus Purple Coneflower
Large flowered form of the classic native coneflower with rich and vivid
purple/magenta petals in mid summer. Great pollinator plant. Sun, sun
sun.
Eutrochium fistulosum Hollow Joe Pye Weed
A big one! If happy and in a good site this plant can push 10' tall! If you
have room for a big perennial in the garden that is native and loved by
pollinators this is a hard one to pass up.
Geranium Biokova Cranesbill Geranium
This Theodore Klein Award Winner forms tight, dense masses of dark
green foliage with cheerful, light pink flowers in late spring. Growing to
about 10" tall, it makes a great edger, crevice plant and is outstanding in
containers (we've had one in the same container for about 10 years!) Easy
to grow anywhere in full sun or part shade. Deer resistant.
Geranium
×cantabrigienseKarmina Cranesbill Geranium
A deer resistant perennial geranium that can make an impact in both the
sun and shade garden. In full sun, this plant will be covered in rosy pink
flowers that can bloom in several flushes of flowers a season. In the shade
garden perennial geraniums can make a wonderful groundcover of foliage
but the blooms are sparse with the lack of sunlight.
Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed
When some perennials start to go downhill in late summer this plant is just
getting good! Blooming August-October, it really adds that much needed
color in late season
Helianthus Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower
A 6 foot tall beauty native to KY that will bloom with 2" butter yellow
flowers all summer. Tough as nails and 2-3 months of flower, what's not to
love?
Helianthus salicifolius Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower
Outstanding 2' sun perennial with super fine textured foliage and dense
masses of cheerful yellow flowers that start opening in late summer and
bloom though the fall. Great pollinator plant for the late season. Deer
resistant. Easy to grow.
Hemerocallis Autumn Minaret Day Lily
We simply love this daylily. Given to us by one of our Sunken Rock Garden
volunteers, we love the 6' tall, wiry stems with golden yellow flowers that
don't bloom until late summer. It's a great multiplier and looks great in
large masses. Full sun and any soil
Hibiscus French VanillaSummerific® Hardy
Hibiscus
A phenomenal color for a hardy hibiscus! This one is a soft butter yellow
color when opening and turns to a smooth white when fully open.
Extremely contrasting to the dark burgundy/green foliage. A true beauty!
Hibiscus Holy Grail
Summerific® Hardy
Hibiscus
Bright red flowers on a plant with deep, deep burgundy/green foliage. If
you garden seems to be too much on the green color spectrum this will fix
it right up.
Hibiscus Berry Awesome
Summerific® Hardy
Hibiscus
A bright pink to magenta colored flower and foliage that is a deep and dark
burgundy/green foliage.
Hibiscus Dark Mystery Hardy Hibiscus
Another dark burgundy/green foliage perennial hibiscus but this one has a
very soft pink flower that contrasts amazingly with the foliage!!
Hylotelephium sieboldii Siebold's Stonecrop
Low, mat forming succulent with rounded, blue/gray leaves and bright pink
blooms in fall. Works well in the sunny rock garden, containers or even in
hanging baskets.
Hylotelephium telephium Vera Jameson Stonecrop
If I say "Sedum" will you know what I mean? This one grows less than 12"
tall with dusty gray/purple foliage and bright pink blooms in fall. Good for
full sun on well drained sites.
Lespedeza bicolor Yakushima Bush Clover
A small version of the related L. thunbergii, this one only grows 1-2' tall
with fine textured foliage and rosy/lilac terminal flowers in late summer.
Excellent for sun or light shade. Non invasive
Liatris microcephala Appalachian Blazing Star
This awesome little native Liatris will only reach 2' tall, loves the sun, and is
very drought tolerant. As you travel southeast into the Cumberland
Plateau region of Kentucky you can find this plant growing in the wild.
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower
You can't keep the hummingbirds off of these flowers! Screaming red
flowers on a 2-4' native plant that will do well in normal garden conditions
or a wet, rain garden planting.
Mazus reptans Creeping Mazus
Dainty little mat forming spreader that's great for threading through
stepping stones, rock gardens or among taller plants. Ground hugging
green foliage yields yellow/purple flowers in spring. Great for sun or light
shade
Nepeta Six Hills Giant Catmint
A 3' nepeta and just as tough as the rest. Easily kept in flushes of flowers
all summer by a quick cut back once most flowers have finished blooming.
A pollinator plant for sure!
Oenothera fruticosa Sundrops
This classic garden plant is one of those pass-along plants that pops up
everywhere, and for good reason. Low mats of semi-evergreen foliage
send up 18-24" vertical blooming stalks topped with glowing yellow
flowers in late spring. Grows just about anywhere you have bright sun and
reasonable soil.
Opuntia polycantha Plains Prickly Pear
A North American native cactus that ranges from deserts of Texas all the
way to the Pacific Northwest and western Canada! Cold hardy cactus with
thick, succulent pads of foliage that creep along the ground and produce
yellow (occasionally purple) flowers in early summer. Good for bright
sunny spots and well drained soil
Phlox paniculata David Garden PhloxThe classic, white flowered and mildew resistant tall phlox for the sunny,
summer garden. Fragrant. Great pollinator plant. Excellent cut flower.
Ratibida pinnata Grey Headed Coneflower
A Kentucky native that can be found in Yew Dell's Pollinator Meadow. One
of the earliest bursts of color in the meadow this plant starts blooming in
late June.
Rudbeckia maxima Giant Coneflower
This is one big honkin' coneflower! A basal mass of bright, blue/green
foliage yields an 8-9' tall stalk with multiple yellow flowers with dark brown
centers in mid to late summer. Makes a huge statement in the summer
garden. Loves hot, sunny sites with dryish soil once established
Sedum kamtschaticum Kamchatka Sedum
A good, all green foliaged groundcover sedum for full sun or part shade.
Glossy green carpet to about 6" tall with bright yellow flowers. Easy to
grow.
Sedum rupestre Angelina Sedum
A workhorse of a sedum in those hot, dry areas of the garden. We have
this species growing in the green roof at Yew Dell. 'Angelina' will grow to a
few inches tall and stand out in the garden with bright yellow foliage that
turns bronze in the winter!
Sedum sexangulare Tasteless Stonecrop
Low growing and super fine textured cold hard succulent for troughs, rock
garden or containers. Best in full sun and well drained soil. Never too sure
about the "tasteless" thing . . . Never actually tried it!
Senna hebecarpa Wild Senna
This large, shrub-like sun perennial grows up to 5' tall and wide with bold,
gray/green foliage topped by bright yellow flowers in summer. It is a great
pollinator plant, attracting honeybees and a wide list of butterflies. Black
seed pods in fall are favored by turkeys and make great additions to floral
arrangements. This is a tough and durable native for the sun garden
Solidago rugosa Fireworks Rough GoldenrodSome goldenrods will flop over when in flower. Not this one. Standing 3-4'
tall and blooming in August it could stand up to a hurricane!
Solidago shortii Solar Cascade Short's Goldenrod
Like local history? The first time this plant was described to science it was
found at the Fall's of the Ohio. When the Ohio River was dammed up the
first discovered plants were flooded. It is an endangered species only
found in a small area of KY and one location in Indiana. 'Solar Cascade' was
selected by our friend Steve Foltz of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical
Garden. 3' tall and a cascading look of yellow in flower.
Stokesia laevis Color Wheel Stoke's Aster
Stoke's aster is known as a great, low mounding perennial with excellent
flowering throughout the late spring and summer. 'Color Wheel' boasts
flowers that open white, fade to lavender, and then finish off a dark purple.
With flowers opening at different times it provides for all the shades of
blooms on the plant at the same time!
Symphyotrichum laeve Bluebird Smooth Aster
This Mt Cuba Center introduction makes an outstanding garden plant.
Strong upright growth to about 3' tall, the dark green foliage is covered
with blue/lavender flowers in late summer and fall. Foliage remains good
looking all summer and doesn’t get hammered by disease as happens to so
many asters out there. Great pollinator plant for the end of the season.
Symphyotrichum
oblongifoliumOctober Skies Aromatic Aster
The fragrant asters are about as tough as they come. Locally native, it can
be found growing out of rocky crevices in gravel and clay. Forms a dense
mound of fine textured foliage about 2' tall and 3' wide. Leaves have a
minty aroma when crushed. Purple/blue flowers cover every inch of the
plant in fall. While this is a dense grower and really doesn't need pinching,
one pinch back in May makes it even more dense and compact.
Thalictrum TNTNPNimbus™ Pink Meadow
Rue
A compact growing mass of fine, ferny foliage topped with large clouds of
lithe lavender/pink blooms from May to July. Grows up to about 2.5' tall
and works well in full sun or light shade
Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly Ironweed
Ironweed is one of those plants that we hate to see has "weed" in its
common name! They are awesome, fall blooming perennials! This species
has thread like leaves and 'Iron Butterflies' originated in Allan Armitage's
garden trials and was selected for its compact form. Up to 3' tall.
Veronica Wizard of AhhsMagic Show® Spike
Speedwell
We really liked this Speedwell this summer. If you are in need of a short
perennial for the sun that drives the pollinators crazy this is a great plant to
try! This cultivar has deep blue flowers. Only about 18" tall with the
flowers this is a perfect border plant.
Veronica White WandsMagic Show® Spike
Speedwell
Another great Speedwell in the Magic Show® series. This one will be
covered in white flowers and polliantors alike. Speedwells are a great
example of a plant to cut back after the flower to promote multiple flowers
during the summer.
Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's Root
Now this is a plant! A native that the pollinators flock to in late June and
early July. Whorled leaves add an interesting texture to the garden before
flower as well. Stands 6-7' in flower.
SHADE PERENNIALSGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Ajuga reptans Min Crispa Red BugleweedSmall leafed but vigorous growing groundcover with red/green leaves and
short spring spikes of lavender/blue. Sun or shade
Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty Bugleweed
Glossy, bronze-leaf form of this vigorous growing groundcover with
lavender/blue spring flower spikes. Larger than Min Crispa Red but not as
tall as Caitlin's Giant
Anemone Honorine Jobert Japanese AnemoneA fabulous white blooming anemone that will grow upwards of 3-4' tall. A
great way to add a splash of color to the late summer and fall garden!
Aralia cordata Sun King Japanese Spikenard
Perennial Plant Association plant of the year for 2020 and a Theodore Klein
Award winner as well! This stout perennial will mature to a 4-5' tall and
wide "shrub" in the garden with brilliant gold new growth fading to a soft
chartreuse later in summer. More shade, more green - more sun, more
gold - but not too much sun! Small white flowers in late summer yield
glossy black fruit. Fabulous!
Aruncus Chantilly Lace Dwarf Goat's BeardNice little compact perennial (24") for sun or part shade with delicately
textured foliage and lacey white blooms in late spring/early summer
Asarum maximum Ling Ling Panda Face Ginger
A collector's special and conversation piece for the shade garden. Huge
leaves (for an Asarum, anyway) to 8" across are dark, leathery green with
prominent silver markings above. Flowers are typical "little brown jugs"
held below the spring foliage but are huge.
Bletilla striata Big Bob Hardy Ground Orchid
Flower stalks covered in 2" lavender flowers stand well above the bold,
bladed foliage of this hardy orchid. The flowers are similar to that of
Cattleya orchids.
Chelone lyonii Armtipp02Tiny Tortuga™ Turtle
Head
An amazing late summer bloomer we have loved in the gardens here at
Yew Dell! Only reaching about 18" tall the dark green foliage contrasts the
bright pink flowers very well. We have had a Chelone growing in a large
container in our Walled Garden for a few years now. It hasn't missed a
beat!
Chrysogonum
virginianumAllen Bush Golden Knee
A fun little part shade plant native to Eastern KY that shows off with bright
yellow flowers in late Spring . Growing to only a few inches tall this
woodland ground cover will spread to about a foot wide. Great for path
borders in the shade garden.
Cyclamen hederifolium Persian Violet
Very cool collector's plant that's actually quite easy to grow. Summer
dormant plant that puts up leathery and mottled, heart-shaped leaves in
late summer/early fall with pale pink blooms about 3-4" high. Foliage looks
good all winter and dies down in late spring. Best for filtered light in a well-
drained soil
Disporopsis pernyi Evergreen Solomon Seal
We honestly have no idea why everyone isn't growing this plant! 12" tall,
glossy evergreen (down to about 10 degrees F) foliage with small spring
bell-shaped flowers in white/green. Spreads slowly in the shade garden.
Won't say deer-proof . . . but deer resistant!
Epimedium
xperralchicumFrohnleiten Barrenwort
Excellent shade groundcover to about 12" tall with delicate, medium green
leaves and soft yellow flowers in spring. Highly resistant to deer browse
Euphorbia amygdaloides
subsp. robbiaeWood Spurge
Super tough shade groundcover with leathery and glossy deep green
leaves and bright green spring flower masses above. It even withstands
the nearly impossible site conditions under our mature American Beech
trees!!!
Galium odoratum Sweet WoodruffClassic shade groundcover with ground-hugging, delicately dissected leaves
topped by white flowers. Easy to grow
Helleborus Crystalline North Star™ Hellebore
A new series of Hellebore form Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon. 'Garnet
Frills' is a double flowering selection whose petal margins are a maroon
color that fade to a white in the middle!
Helleborus Garnet Frills North Star™ HelleboreA new series of Hellebore form Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon.
'Crystalline' is a wonderful double flowering white selection.
Helleborus Pink North Star™ HelleboreA new series of Hellebore form Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon. 'Pink' is a
double flowering selection with a soft pink color to all of the petals.
Helleborus Plum North Star™ Hellebore
A new series of Hellebore form Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon. 'Plum'
shows off in a double flowering form with deep purple petals with white
margins.
Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore
It won't stink up your garden!! This 2' tall species of hellebore is evergreen
and will move around the garden by seed over the years but it doesn't take
over. The flower structures appear in late fall/early winter and bloom in
the spring. Amazing dark green, finely textured foliage. A must for the
winter garden!
Heuchera Southern Comfort Coral Bells
One of our favorite Heucheras. 12-15" mounds of foliage in a hard to
describe pinkish, orangeish, caramelish color last all season. Can handle full
sun and part shade. We love it in containers where the foliage looks great
well into the winter
Heuchera Red Lightning Coral Bells
Try me in a container! Plenty cold hardy enough to survive our winters in
the container and like all Heuchera I really appreciate the good drainage of
a quality potting mix.
Heuchera Citronelle Coral Bells
A lime green foliage makes this plant stand out almost anywhere. We have
really enjoyed Heucheras in the containers as of late and they do fantastic
in them. It eliminates their struggle in our horrible KY clay soil.
Heuchera americana Dale's Strain Coral Bells
Excellent selection of our native heuchera with low mounds of foliage in
green, burgundy and silver. Best in filtered light and a well drained soil.
Long lived and Deer Proof
Heuchera villosa Caramel Coral Bells
Rightfully named, 'Caramel' has leaves colored like, well Caramel! Another
great heuchera for loose, well drained soil or in a container placed in a
shady spot.
Heucherella Brass Lantern Foamy BellsBronze spring foliage and spring spikes of pale pink flowers make for a
great little shade groundcover.
Hosta yingeri Plantain Lily
Forget all of those new hosta hybrids. This hard to find little hosta is native
to only two islands off of the coast of South Korea. Very shiny green leaves
stand about 10-12" and flowers are star shaped and purple. A great
addition to the hosta collection.
Meehania cordata Meehan's Mint
This falls into the hard to find 'native groundcovers' here in KY. A
spreading plant that only gets about 6" tall and boasts beautiful purple
flowers in late spring. A great plant to intermingle through the shade
garden and cut down on the mulch budget!
Oxalis crassipes Rosea Wood Sorrel
Fun little perennial for light shade in beds or containers. Low, clover-like
foliage is bright green and set off beautifully by rose pink blooms. If kept
moist it will bloom all spring and summer. Leaves fold up at night and
reopen in the morning.
Pachysandra procumbens Allegheny Spurge
Our native Pachysandra! A great shade plant that flowers before the new
foliage emerges in the spring. Not nearly as aggressive as the Japanese
species. A great addition to your shade garden!
Phlox divaricata May Breeze Woodland PhloxStunning native shade perennial with fine textured foliage and delightful
spring blooms in pale blue. A gem!
Phlox divaricata Blue Moon Woodland Phlox
First introduced to this plant by our friends at North Creek Nurseries, it
quickly became a favorite at Yew Dell. Vigorous growing woodland
creeper, it produces fine textured spring foliage and clouds of beautiful
blue spring blooms. Excellent selection for the lightly shaded garden
Spigelia marilandica Indian Pink
Thoroughly underutilized Kentucky native woodland plant. Under
cultivation it can form large colonies of bright green foliage up to about 2'
tall with stunning, yellow tipped, scarlet flowers in late spring. Excellent
hummingbird plant. Easy to grow. And while it is a woodland plant, it is
actually quite happy and much more vigorous in more sun
Tiarella Spring Symphony Foamy Bells
A nice little native herbaceous groundcover for the shade garden. Star
shaped leaves with dark streaks along the midrib produce spring spikes of
white blooms
FERNSGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Adiantum aleuticumWestern Maiden Hair
Fern
A fine textured fern to break up the bold leaves of most shade perennials.
2-2.5' tall this maiden hair is native to the Western U.S., Michigan, Eastern
Canada, and scattered areas in the Appalachians.
Athyrium Ghost Ghost FernA Theodore Klein Award winning plant! You can find this amazing 2-3',
upright fern in the Secret Garden at Yew Dell. Silver green foliage.
Athyrium filix-femina Victoriae Victoria Lady FernA 2' fern with a unique texture to the fronds. At first glance it looks like the
leaflets are crisscrossed.
Dryopteris australis Dixie Wood Fern
Probably our favorite fern here at Yew Dell. A much better plant than
ostrich fern for this area but with the same effect. Sword like fronds stand
3' tall and make a serious impact in the shade garden.
Polystichum
acrostichoidesChristmas Fern
This is our most common native fern here in KY. Where it doesn't get a lot
of points in the 'rare' category it sure gets a lot of points in the hard
working category for the garden. At 1-2' tall this fern looks like the
quintessential fern, BUT it is EVERGREEN! This fern mixed around the
shade garden with some hellebores will keep the garden green all year!
PERENNIAL GRASSESGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass
Eyebrows are really popular right now! This grass is loaded with eyebrow
looking blooms in July. In flower it stands 2-3 foot tall and is a perfect filler
in the perennial garden!
Buchloe dactyloides Legacy Buffalograss
Here is an interesting one! A 4-8" tall grass that is ideal for those areas you
don't want to mow. It readily spreads, so mixed in the perennial planting is
a no no. A contained area that needs turf is a perfect place for this grass
native to the central United States. A dominant species in short grass
prairies.
Calamagrostis Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
The classic architectural grass - strongly upright to about 3-4' tall with late
summer plumes of wispy flowers. Seed heads remain attractive all through
the fall and winter. Full sun
Carex oshimensis EveroroEvercolor® Variegated
Sedge
Super little evergreen clumper with grass-like leaves edged in dark green
and brilliant gold centers. Perfect for sun to part shade borders or
containers
Carex plantaginea Seersucker SedgeExcellent Kentucky native groundcover sedge with broad, short blades with
a crinkled texture and bright green color. Extremely durable
Cenchrus alopecuroides Hameln Dwarf Fountain GrassTidy little mound of fine textured foliage to about 12-15" tall for the full
sun garden. Dainty plumes of flowers/seeds in late summer
Equisetum hyemale Scouring Rush
We're not going to say this native plant isn't a little aggressive. Put it in a
large container or contained planting bed. A little aggressiveness doesn't
overshadow the fact that this plant has been around since the dinosaurs!
A perfect plant for kids!!
Hakonechloa macra All Gold Japanese Forest Grass
Stunning ornamental grass with brilliant yellow/gold foliage presented in
arching masses 18" tall and 3' wide. Best in light shade but surprisingly sun
tolerant for a gold foliaged grass. One of our favorites
Juncus inflexus Blue Arrows Blue Rush
Tough as nails, semi-evergreen perennial for full sun - forms stiff, erect
masses of bright blue/green foliage all year long. We have an amazing
mass planting of this next to the Stone Terrace below the Gheens Barn at
Yew Dell. It has been growing for only two seasons now and is amazing.
Ophiopogon japonicus Torafu Variegated Mondo GrassUnique grass-like groundcover to about 8" tall with deep green foliage
striped with cream. For sun or shade
Pennisetum
alopecuroidesJS Jommenik
Lumen Gold Fountain
Grass
A July bloomer, this peach of a plant will only get a couple of feet tall when
in flower. Fantastic chartreuse foliage provides color and texture when
mixed in with a perennial garden.
PERENNIAL VINESGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Bignonia capreolata WFHgofin Gold Finch™ Cross Vine
This classic KY native climbing vine typically has brick red to orange flowers.
Goldfinch has clear yellow flowers. While it is typically considered a
woodland vine, all Bignonias do much better in full sun. Give it something
to climb on
Clematis ArabellaBeautiful non-vining clematis with bluish flowers from late spring through
summer. Full sun
Humulus lupulus Aureus Common Hops
A golden version of the common hop plant - this is a vigorous herbaceous
perennial vine with palmately lobed, chartreuse leaves. Needs some
support to climb on. For full sun
EVERGREENSGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Abies nordmanniana Pendula Weeping Nordmann Fir
If you want the thing nobody else has . . . this is it. Graceful, sweeping
branches covered with deep emerald green needles. Excellent focal point
in the garden.
Buxus sempervirens Vardar Valley Common Boxwood
In a sea of boxwoods, this is a must. Broad, low growing mass up to about
4' tall, it has larger than normal evergreen leaves and is the most cold
tolerant form out there on the market. Perfect for low hedges or a spot of
evergreen foliage in the mixed border
Buxus microphylla PeergoldGOLDEN DREAM
Boxwood
Tight mound of evergreen foliage with deep green centers and bright gold
margins. Great as a specimen, hedge or in a container in full sun or part
shade
Cedrus atlantica Silberspitz Narrow Atlas Cedar
An unusual and multi-colored conifer reaching about 25' tall and half that
in width. Inner needles are a deep blue green and new growth/outer
needles a creamy white/yellow. Nice accent plant for the evergreen lover.
Cephalotaxus
harringtoniaKorean Gold
Golden Japanese Plum
Yew
When it comes to yellow foliage, you either love it or hate it. We just
happen to love this one. Slow growing, upright evergreen shrub to about 8'
tall and 4' wide in 10-12 years. Inner needles are deep green with tip
growth a glowing gold. We're not saying deer proof but deer resistant.
Cephalotaxus harringtonii Fastigiata Japanese Plum YewOne of the best evergreens for shade! This upright variety will be 10' or
more at maturity but half the width. Full sun to shade.
Chamaecyparis obtusa Filicoides Fernspray False Cypress20' tall, sculptural evergreen for bright, sunny sites. Grows slowly but
makes an outstanding specimen all year long
Chamaecyparis obtusa Spirited Dwarf False Cypress
Cool little specimen or container evergreen for the garden. Soft and fine-
textured sprays of bright gold foliage on a slow growing plant to about 5-6'
tall. Best for full sun
Chamaecyparis obtusa Tetragona Aurea Golden Fernspray CypressSlow growing specimen, accent or container evergreen with sculptural,
green and gold foliage. Excellent for full sun
Cryptomeria japonica Globosa Nana Dwarf Japanese CedarThis billowy, dwarf selection forms a broad rounded, dense mass of
evergreen foliage up to 3-4' tall and wide
Cryptomeria japonica Cristata Crested Japanese Cedar
Funky, weird and twisted . . . This 15' tall by 6' wide evergreen is for the
gardener who has everything . . . Or wants everything. Unique texture and
hard to find, it's foliage and branches are twisted, contorted and
constricted into wild shapes. Excellent specimen for garden bed in full sun
Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino Japanese Cedar
Excellent formal, conical evergreen with soft, billowy foliage. Vigorous
grower that makes an excellent specimen or screen planting. 'Yoshino' is
the most cold tolerant form out there and our favorite
Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' Gembox™ Inkberry
Extremely dense little native evergreen shrub for sun or part shade. Tops
out at about 2-3' tall and wide. Excellent replacement for boxwood if
you're worried about boxwood blight
Ilex glabra Ilesfarrowtracey Strongbox® Inkberry
Extremely dense little native evergreen shrub for sun or part shade. Tops
out at about 2-3' tall and wide. Excellent replacement for boxwood if
you're worried about boxwood blight
Picea abies Aurea Magnifica Golden Norway SpruceA medium growing, upright evergreen to about 30-40' tall with broad,
sweeping needles in a deep gold. Tough as nails. A great accent plant.
Picea abies Gold DriftWeeping Golden Norway
Spruce
A weeping, twisted, mounding and creeping mass of bright yellow/gold
needles. Amazing over boulders, on a slope or over a wall.
Picea breweriana Inversa Form Weeping Brewer's Spruce
An uncommon and hard to find upright weeper with incredibly graceful
lateral branches and a reasonably strong central leader. Two tone needles
give the overall appearance of a gray/green foliage. Beautiful texture. Sir
Harold Hillier described P. breweriana as the most graceful and beautiful of
all the conifers for the garden. Who are we to argue?
Picea orientalis Skylands Oriental Spruce
Oriental spruce is one of our favorites for its narrow, columnar shape and
deep green needles. Skylands takes it to the next level with brilliant
gold/yellow foliage. Grows slowly but makes a great vertical statement in
the landscape.
Thuja plicata Whipcord Dwarf Western Red Cedar
Weird and funky . . . This selection of the native western arborvitae
produces long strands of foliage in all directions. Unique and fun plant for a
container or as a specimen. Full sun to part shade
SHRUBSGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Abelia ×grandiflora KeiserRuby Anniversary™ Glossy
Abelia
While some flowering shrubs only bloom for a couple of weeks or less, this
one is covered in flowers for a solid 2-3 months or more. On top of that it
is also very fragrant! Growing to 4-6 tall it can be cut back each winter to
keep in check and will still flower on the new growth in summer.
Callicarpa dichotoma Issai Beautyberry
If you have any interest in the fall garden, the beautyberries are essential.
This one tops out at about 3-4' tall with a rounded arching growth habit,
unremarkable summer green foliage, and then stunning amethyst fruit
along each stem in fall. Not overly drought tolerant. For sun or light shade.
Calycanthus chinensis Chinese Sweetshrub
Big beast of a shrub to 15' tall and wide with large, platter sized leaves and
waxy white flowers in late summer. This is a fun one for the back of the
border. Best in light shade
Cephalanthus
occidentalisMoonlight Fantasy Buttonbush
One of our most popular shrubs we propagate at Yew Dell. Amazing
'Sputnik' shaped flowers cover this plant and are themselves covered in all
sorts of pollinators. Much more compact than the straight species of this
KY native shrub. Tolerant of both sun and very wet conditions.
Chaenomeles NCCS4Double Take Peach™
Quince
From the breeding program of Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU, this thorn less,
double flowered quince is a great garden plant and a great one for forcing
cut stems in late winter. Large, peach colored blooms are born along the
stems in April. Heavy blooming and no thorns! Full sun for best
performance.
Citrus trifoliata Flying Dragon Hardy Orange
This is one tough and wildly cool orange! A true citrus that we can grow in
Kentucky. Grows to 8' or more in height with olive green stems that are
essentially a big pile of gigantic thorns. In April, the stems are covered with
white, fragrant blooms that eventually yield golf ball sized oranges that
start out fuzzy green and ripen to yellow/orange. Unique and fun plant to
grow. Full sun or part shade.
Edgeworthia chrysantha Paperbush
A collector's favorite! Large, open and sculptural shrub to 6-8' tall and wide
with large, bold green summer foliage and stunning golden flowers in early
spring. The floral f fragrance alone is worth growing this one. Likes a little
TLC in the garden. Flower buds can sometimes desiccate in winter but it's
worth the chance. This thing in bloom fills the whole neighborhood with its
sweet perfume.
Forsythia SunnyFlying Machine™
Forsythia
A new introduction from South Korea, this one will grow up to 8' tall and
wide and while the flower color and timing is similar to many forsythias,
this one has double sized flowers. Full sun on any reasonable soil
Forsythia ×intermedia Golden Times Variegated Forsythia
This 5-6' forsythia has large crops of the expected early spring yellow
flowers but adds another dimension - yellow leaf variegation - to extend
the interest season
Fothergilla Mt. Airy Dwarf Fothergilla
A hybrid discovered by Mike Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum in Cincinnati
known for it compact habit and profuse flowering in the spring. 3" bottle
brush flowers cover this 4-5' tall and wide shrub in early spring. Great
foliage all summer then turns to a plethora of yellows, oranges, and a
reddish purple in fall.
Fothergilla gardenii Julia Dwarf Fothergilla
A native species to the Southeast US this plant will be a little smaller than
hybrids like Mt. Airy. Covered in white, bottle brush flowers in early spring
and beautiful orange, yellow, and red foliage in fall.
Hamamelis × intermedia Angelly Witch Hazel
Long one of the popular winter blooming witch hazels. Has coppery
orange, strap like flower petals in February through early April depending
on the year. This tends to be a broad spreading cultivar that will grow 10-
12' wide and about 8' tall. Nicely fragrant.
Hamamelis virginiana Little ProspectVariegated American
Witch Hazel
The fall blooming witch hazels are a favorite last blast of flowering from the
autumn garden. Usually growing to 12-15' tall or more, they roll into fall
with bright yellow fall color and unique, strap-like petaled flowers in soft
yellow. Little Prospect adds a nice yellow variegation to the leaf edges.
Choice new introduction for full sun or light shade.
Hydrangea paniculata PP21008Bombshell Panicle
Hydrangea
Much different than most panicle hydrangeas. This one grows to 3-4' tall
and has a fluffy cloud look to it. One might even say a weeping habit
instead of the common strong upright look. Smaller leaves and flower
panicles than other panicle hydrangeas makes this one a very unique
specimen for the garden. We have them growing in the Pavilion Garden at
Yew Dell.
Hydrangea arborescens NCHA5Invincibelle Wee White®
Hydrangea
Our native Hydrangea that was zapped by a shrink ray! Standing only 1-2'
tall this awesome dwarf selection still boasts the big white flowers like
'Anna Belle'.
Hydrangea arborescens Hayes Starburst Smooth Leaf Hydrangea
A selection of our native Hydrangea only reaching about 4' tall. Unlike the
large white blooms of most smooth leaf Hydrangea like 'Anna Belle' this
plant boasts awesome double flowers in a loose flower head!!
Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva Panicle Hydrangea
One of the latest of the panicle hydrangeas to bloom, making it a great
season extender. Large shrub to 8-10' tall with an upright oval shape and
mid to late summer terminal inflorescences in white. Excellent pollinator
plant. Flowers on new growth so can handle heavy pruning and still bloom.
Great cut flower. For full sun or light shade
Hydrangea paniculata Dharuma Panicle Hydrangea
One of the earliest to bloom and smallest in size of all the panicle
hydrangeas. Maxing out at around 5' tall, this shrub loads up with white
terminal inflorescences in mid summer. Great pollinator plant, great cut
flower. Nice and compact for smaller gardens. For full sun or part shade
Hydrangea quercifolia Little Honey Oakleaf Hydrangea
Every garden needs a Little Honey! A compact selection of the North
American native oakleaf hydrangea, this one tops out at about 5'x5' with
screaming yellow leaves. White summer blooms are a little small
compared to others but who cares? In full sun it might burn a bit if not kept
irrigated. The more sun the more gold though. In shade it greens up a bit
as summer progresses
Hydrangea quercifolia Shannon Oakleaf Hydrangea
A double flowering selection made by Yew Dell's own Theodore Klein. You
can find this amazing Hydrangea planted at the entrance of the arboretum
under the fern leaf beech.
Hydrangea serrata MAKDTiny Tuff Stuff™
Hydrangea
Compact growing lace cap type hydrangea up to about 3' tall and wide
with summer flowers of pink to blue depending on soil conditions. Needs
ample moisture through the summer to keep from wilting. Blooms on both
old and new wood so a late spring frost/freeze doesn't mean no flowers for
that year.
Hypericum CCFLPC-1Blue Velvet™ St. John's
Wort
Excellent medium shrub to about 4' tall with bright blue/green, fine
textured leaves all summer long and late spring/early summer yellow
flowers. For full sun. Selected and introduced by Paul Cappiello
Kerria japonica Japanese Marigold Bush
Tough, reliable and a great addition to any garden. 5-6' tall arching shrub
with bright greens stems (that look great in winter) and late spring flowers
of brilliant yellow-gold. Great for full sun or partial shade.
Lindera benzoin Spicebush
Native understory shrub with bright green leaves, chartreuse spring
blooms and bright red fall fruit that are favored by many bird species. Host
plant for the spicebush swallowtail butterfly.
Orixa japonica Variegata Japanese Orixa
A member of the citrus family right at home here in KY. This variety has
absolutely amazing foliage that is blue/green and cream variegated! 6-8'
tall and wide, perfect for the shade garden!
Philadelphus Snowbelle Mockorange
This compact mockorange (3-4') offers tremendous masses of clear white,
lemon scented, double flowers in April. It is a tough and long lived
selection that is tolerant of light shade but does best in full sun
Physocarpus opulifolius Bert Darts G Ninebark
Looking for a tough, durable, compact shrub with screaming yellow foliage
color? This is it. Topping out at about 4' tall and wide, foliage emerges in
spring in an electric yellow color and hold fairly well through the summer.
Summer flowers are white but don't contrast much with the bright foliage.
Best in full sun but tolerant of shade - foliage color will green up though.
Physocarpus opulifolius Center Glow Ninebark
Ninebarks are all tough as nails; sun, shade, wet, dry, run over by a delivery
truck . . . Center Glow has a mahogany/bronze leaf with bright
yellow/chartreuse center. Will grow to about 6' tall. Shade tolerant but
best foliage color comes from full sun.
Salix chaenomeloides Mt. Asama Pussy Willow
This is our favorite pussy willow. A large shrub to 6-8' tall, it is covered in
February or March with 1.5" long catkins that turn a rich, rosy red/pink.
Great for cutting and forcing or enjoying out in the garden. Great for sunny
sites on about any soil
Salix repens Argentea Creeping Willow
Almost completely unknown but a winner of a shrub. This is a low spreader
toping out at about 3' tall with dainty, bright silver blue leaves all summer
long. Catkins are insignificant. Great for full sun. Incredibly drought
tolerant once established. Also tolerant of heavy pruning.
Spirea thunbergii Ogon Baby's Breath Spirea
One of the most useful sun shrubs out there. 5' tall and a bit more in width,
it has delicate, fine textured foliage with a bright yellow to chartreuse
color. It is quite shade tolerant but best foliage color comes in full sun.
Early white flowers cover all the arching branches in March and early April.
Tough, drought tolerant and long lived.
Viburnum West Fragrant Viburnum
A Theodore Klein introduction. This large shrub will grow up to 8' tall and
wide with slightly tomentose, light green leaves. In spring it is completely
covered with large masses of white/pink balls of flowers with an intensely
sweet and spicy aroma. Best in full sun but will grow and flower reasonably
well in part shade.
Viburnum carlesii Compactum Korean Spice ViburnumThe same great fragrance of other Korean spice viburnums but for those
small spaces in the garden. This selection only reaches about 4' tall!
Viburnum carlesii Aurora Korean Spice ViburnumOne of the nicest of the Korean Spice. Scarlet red buds open to a medium
pink flower in spring. A true gem to add to the garden.
Viburnum nudum Bulk Brandywine™ Viburnum
Most viburnums are known for their flowers and although this variety has
beautiful white flowers in the spring it is the foliage and berries that make
this plant stand out. Beautiful maroon foliage in the fall is accented by
bright pink and blue fruit! Up to 12' tall.
Weigela praecox April Snow White Flowering Weigela
While most weigelas flower in late spring/early summer, this one is an
early riser. Pure white flowers cover this 4' mounding shrub in late March
and through April. Tough as nails and a fresh bit of color to go with your
bulbs. Hard to find but worth the hunt.
TREESGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Acer buergerianum Angyo Weeping Weeping Trident Maple
Very special gem. I (Cappiello) first saw this plant in the private garden of
an amazing Japanese nurseryman outside Tokyo. A very closely guarded
secret that he let us see after too much Saki. Medium, mounded tree to
about 15-25' tall with stiffly weeping branches and stunning mottled red
fall color. Tough and durable tree.
Acer palmatumTwombly's Red
SentinelJapanese Maple
A narrow growing mutation of the common 'Bloodgood'. Deep red foliage
color just like Bloodgood but this plant will grow to about 15-20' high and
only be 8-12' wide. A great tree for those tight areas in the garden!
Acer palmatum Hubb's Red Willow Japanese Maple
Very finely dissected leaves of vivid burgundy color in spring, fading a bit in
the heat of the summer, this is a great texture tree to about 20' tall.
Brilliant red/burgundy fall color. For full sun or light shade and adequate
moisture.
Acer palmatum var.
dissectumRed Dragon
Laceleaf Weeping
Japanese Maple
A dwarf and cut leaf selection with intense burgundy/red foliage that holds
its color quite well through the summer. Mature height of 4-6' with a bit
more width. Bright light with a little protection from the hot afternoon
summer sun works best.
Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk Serviceberry
This nice, upright selection will produce a 12-15' tall, multi-trunked tree
with fresh green leaves and cheerful white spring blooms. Small, blueberry-
like fruit form in summer and are edible - good for eating or attracting
birds. Nice orange/yellow fall color. Good for full sun or light shade in a
reasonably moist soil.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum HSI1 Claim Jumper™ Katsura
A new selection of an old favorite. This Katsura's foliage emerges
somewhat pink before becoming a yellow color. Best protected from the
hot afternoon sun. Just like the straight species this plant smells just like
cotton candy when the leaves begin to fall in autumn!
Cercis chinensis Don Egolf Redbud
A compact redbud that will only reach 10 or so feet at maturity. Known for
being covered in flowers in the spring but this selection is sterile so it won't
produce all of the 'beans' in the summer.
Chionanthus retusus Tokyo Tower Chinese Fringe Tree
Excellent broad columnar selection of this outstanding medium sized tree.
Glossy, bright green leaves are the perfect foil for gleaming white and
fragrant flowers in May/June. Tough and adaptable tree for the sun
garden.
Cladastris kentuckea Perkin's PinkPink Flowering
Yellowwood
The same great texture and branching as the straight species but flowers
have a tinge of pink to them when flowering in late Spring. 30'-50' tall and
wide at maturity.
Cornus KN30-8 Venus® Dogwood
Big, BIG white flowers will leave you speechless over this dogwood cross.
Blooms later than the native dogwood this 20'x20' tree will have 6" flowers
in late spring. We love our specimen here at Yew Dell.
Cornus floridaErica's Appalachian
SunriseDogwood
A new selection added to the Appalachian dogwood series. Large pink
flowers open up in spring and are followed by leaf emergence that starts as
a deep burgundy before turning to dark green.
Cornus florida Rutnut Red Pygmy® Dogwood
Need a small tree that grows slow and stays small? Here you go. Red
flowers adorn this little tree that will only reach about 6' tall and 4' wide.
Every garden has room for this tree!
Cornus kousa Samzam Chinese Dogwood
This white variegated form is an open grower that will reach about 18' tall
and wide with time. It produces early summer blooms of white and red,
raspberry like fruit in autumn. Excellent choice for brightening up a dark
corner of the garden. More tree like than 'Wolf Eyes'
Cornus kousaLustgarten
Weeping
Weeping Chinese
Dogwood
This weeping version of the Chinese dogwood makes quite a conversation
piece. Maturing at about 8-10' tall, it is a stiff weeper that is useful as a
specimen or focal point in the garden. Best in full sun or part shade with
ample moisture. White blooms in late spring produce raspberry like fruit in
fall.
Cornus mas Golden Glory Cornelian Cherry
A nice selection of this overlooked garden gem. Growing to about 18' tall
with a more erect outline than most C. mas selections, it is prized for its
very early spring flowers of glowing gold followed by beautiful, and
delicious deep red fruit. Makes an outstanding jelly that comes out electric
red. Best in full sun on just about any reasonable soil.
Cornus officinalis KintokiJapanese Cornelian
Cherry
One of the earliest flowering woodies in the landscape here in KY, 2 weeks
earlier than even Cornus mas. There are so many tiny yellow flowers that
the whole tree looks like a solid mass of yellow! Up to 20' tall and half as
wide.
Ginkgo biloba BlagonGold Spire™ Maiden Hair
Tree
A columnar/upright form of this durable and attractive tree. Bright green,
fan shaped leaves turn brilliant gold all at once in fall. Will grow in any
reasonable soil to form a narrow, columnar specimen.
Ginkgo biloba GrindstoneFastigiate Maidenhair
Tree
A columnar ginkgo has been a Holy Grail of Horticulture for years. And this
one seems to fill the bill. Growing to 25' tall and about 4' wide it is a virtual
telephone pole in the garden. Add that to the unique, fan shaped leaves
that turn brilliant gold in fall and indestructible constitution in the garden
and you have a real winner.
Gymnocladus dioicus Kentucky Coffee Tree
One of our best and most adaptable Kentucky native shade trees. Growing
to about 60' tall and 35' wide with an open branching habit, Coffee Tree
has clean, blue/green summer foliage that turns a beautiful yellow in fall.
Extremely drought tolerant and pest free. Best to plant males to avoid the
large, leathery seed pods.
Metasequoia
glyptostroboidesDawn Redwood
A living fossil! The metasequoia wasn't known to the western world except
in the fossil record until the 1940's. Just an awesome tree with a very
triangular look to it's silhouette. This variety has a beautiful gold foliage.
Parrotia persica JLColumnarPersian Spire™ Persian
ironwood
Persian Ironwood is a fabulous plant in its own right but one plant to the
next can be quite variable. Persian Spire gives you a reliably fine-textured,
upright grower to about 25' tall with deep wine red fall foliage. It is
adaptable, durable and a good plant to garden beneath.
Parrotia subaequalis Chinese Ironwood
Outstanding Chinese native only recently discovered in the wild. It will
form a medium tree up to abut 35' tall with a somewhat open habit, deep
green foliage and intense burgundy fall foliage color. Drought and clay
tolerant and quite disease resistant. Choice and extremely hard to find.
Zelkova serrata Goshiki Variegated Zelkova
Zelkovas are tough as nails. Why not have a variegated tree that is tough
as nails. Fantastic foliage has a cream/white margin that makes the tree
really stand out from a distance. Up to 25' tall but only half as wide.
SUCCULENTSGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Andromischus cristatus Crinkle Leaf Plant
This mound shaped succulent has thick, gray/green leaves with a scalloped
margin. Very sensitive to water so be sure to let this one dry out between
waterings.
Astroloba spiralis(syn. Haworthia
pentagona)
Upright main stems covered with wedge-shaped leaves in yellow green.
The 5 rows of leaves make a gentle spiral up the stem
Austrocylindropuntia
subulataEve's Needle
While the botanical name is a mouthful, this is an easy cactus to grow in a
container. Relative of the prickly pear cactus, this one is more upright with
narrow growth and when it flowers, stunning orange/red blooms.
Bryophyllum
daigremontianumMother of Thousands
Fun little Madagascar native with broad green leaves that form tiny
plantlets at the margins that can be used to make . . . well . . . thousands
more! Fun house plant for kids and anyone just starting their hand on
propagation of succulents
Crassula pellucida Variegata Calico Kitten Crassula
Fun tropical succulent with multi-colored leaves in cream, burgundy and
pink. Excellent for containers or even hanging baskets. Easy to grow in full
sun and a well drained potting medium.
Crassula perforata String of ButtonsA fun little succulent that look like tiny leaves stacked on top of each other
that form square, vertical columns. An awesome texture for sure!
Delosperma echinatum Pickle Plant
Succulent with green leaves covered in white hairs and occasional yellow,
daisy like flowers. Like most succulents, needs lots of sun, little water and
good drainage.
Dendrophorbium
peregrinumString of Dolphins
This unusual hybrid makes stems covered with gray/green leaves that look
like leaping dolphins! Uncommon and hard to find.
Euphorbia milii Crown of ThornsThe classic - Thorny stems and medium green leaves with screaming
scarlet blooms.
Euphorbia tirucalli Pencil CactusNot much to say about this one . . . It looks like a shrub made of bright
green pencils!
Faucaria felina Tiger Jaws
A super fun, compact succulent that has jagged leaves that form the shape
of an open mouth full of teeth. When flowering the yellow blooms sit
inside the jaws!
Hatiora salicornioides Dancing BonesThis small cactus has unique, green, segmented leaves and is easy to grow
in any well drained mix. Needs a nice, bright sunny spot for best growth.
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi Lavender Scallops
A low mounding succulent with green leaves suffused with purple. Tall
flower stalks shoot up with orange/pink/lavender flowers. Cool
hummingbird plant when in bloom. Easy to grow.
Kleinia ×kleiniiformis Spear Head
Unique blue green foliage in unusual, triangular shapes. It produces bright
yellow flowers late in the season. Great texture plant even when not in
bloom
Mangave Mission to Mars Mangave
Mangaves are a fun cross between the Agave of the desert southwest and
the Manfreda (Hardy Agave) of the eastern US. We haven't come across
any Mangaves we don't love here at Yew Dell. Fast growers and a great
addition to the containers of succulents we over winter indoors. This one
has blue/green leaves covered in red blotches!
Mangave Pineapple Express Mangave
Mangaves are a fun cross between the Agave of the desert southwest and
the Manfreda (Hardy Agave) of the eastern US. We haven't come across
any Mangaves we don't love here at Yew Dell. Fast growers and a great
addition to the containers of succulents we over winter indoors. Similar to
'Mission to Mars' but much more blue/green than red.
Mangave Man of Steel Mangave
Mangaves are a fun cross between the Agave of the desert southwest and
the Manfreda (Hardy Agave) of the eastern US. We haven't come across
any Mangaves we don't love here at Yew Dell. Fast growers and a great
addition to the containers of succulents we over winter indoors. A narrow
leaf variety that has a blueish color giving the look of steel.
Peperomia columella
Tidy little green succulent that is easy to grow indoors or outside in
summer. Likes a little more water than most succulents but doesn't like it
wet by any means.
Sedum
nussbaumerianumCoppetone Sedum
Great one for unique color in a container. Thick, succulent leaves are toned
in yellow, orange and a background of lime green for a unique multi-color
presentation.
Senecio haworthii Wooly Sencio Fun South African species with heavily wooly silver succulent foliage.
Senecio mandraliscaea Blue Chalk Sticks
Stunning tropical succulent with 3" long, screaming silver blue succulent
leaves. Great container accent for the summer garden. We wouldn't be
without this one.
Senecio radicans Fish Hook Plant
Crazy little tropical with gray/green succulent leaves bent in a "J" shape.
Great for small hanging baskets or in a pot on a pedestal where it can
ramble over the sides.
ANNUALGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Begonia Art Hodes Rhizomatous Begonia
Outstanding bold textured begonia with 8-9" diameter, leather looking
leaves. Small white flower in summer. This is an excellent container plant
for shade.
EDIBLESGenus Species Cultivar Common Name Description
Lonicera KaidoYezberry Honey Bunch®
Fly Honeysuckle
Unique and easy to grow fruiting shrub that produces masses of deep blue,
sweet and juicy fruit. Great for fresh eating or baking. Best in full sun to
part shade
Vaccinium CorablueBlueberry Buckle®
Blueberry
A heavy fruiting blueberry variety selected for southern gardens. A
compact variety, great for large containers.