Below is a list of our cold climate favorites. Simply click on the name of the variety you are interested in to find specific information about this plant.

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  Acer palmatum 'Oshio-Beni'

  Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple

  Outstanding small tree with a low spreading growth habit. Vibrant reddish-orange new growth turns greenish-red in summer, rich scarlet in fall. Superb specimen or accent for partially shaded areas in the landscape.

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  Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'

  Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

  Highly ornamental, small tree with new growth bright crimson which persists throughout the growing season. Beautiful scarlet color in fall. Develops handsome cascading branches with maturity.

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  Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

  Red Japanese Maple

  Aristocratic small tree with a graceful branching habit and red foliage. Fiery autumn color. Excellent tree for the small garden. Shade-tolerant.

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  Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

  Bloodgood Japanese Maple

  Aristocratic small, upright tree with a graceful branching habit and purple-red foliage. Spectacular scarlet red autumn color. Excellent tree for the small garden. Shade-tolerant.

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  Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'

  Variegated Asian Sweet Flag

  Spiky evergreen cream-edged leaves adorn this clumping grass-like perennial. Excellent in wet areas or normal garden soil, for edging or mass planting.

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  Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

  Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

  Unique, glossy, golden-yellow grass-like foliage. Surprising accent for color contrast, especially useful in wet areas. Easy container specimen.

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  Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

  Summer Pastels Yarrow

  Reliable summer blooming perennial with pastel colored flowers and aromatic fern-like foliage. Flowers are good for cutting and drying.

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  Achillea x 'Moonshine'

  Moonshine Yarrow

  Reliable summer blooming perennial with bright sulfur-yellow flowers and aromatic fern-like foliage. Flowers are good for cutting and drying. From Blooms of Bressingham®.

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  Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'

  Snow-on-the-Mountain

  Rapid-spreading perennial groundcover with light green, divided leaves with bright silver margins. Adds a splash of color under shade trees or to the shaded garden. Effective erosion control.

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  Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

  Burgundy Glow Ajuga

  Fast-spreading perennial groundcover with leaves beautifully marked with burgundy, pink, and cream. Spikes of dark blue flowers appear in spring. Easy, durable groundcover.