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Common Names: P

pachysandra, Alleghany: Pachysandra procumbens
pachysandra, Japanese: Pachysandra terminalis
pagoda dogwood; alternate-leaved dogwood: Cornus alternifolia
palm, Adam's !needle, needle: Yucca filamentosa
panicled aster: Aster simplex
partridgeberry: Mitchella repens
passionflower, blue: Passiflora caerulea
passionflower, yellow: Passiflora lutea
pawpaw: Asimina triloba
pennisetum, Chinese: Pennisetum alopecuroides
penstemon, pine-leaved: Penstemon pinifolius
pepperbush, sweet: Clethra alnifolia
peppermint: Mentha piperita
periwinkle, common: Vinca minor
periwinkle, purple-flowered: Vinca minor (purple-flowered)
periwinkle, white-flowered: Vinca minor 'Alba'
phlox, Carolina: Phlox carolina
phlox, creeping: Phlox stolonifera
phlox, downy: Phlox pilosa
phlox, hairy: Phlox amoena
phlox, northern: Phlox borealis
phlox, prairie: Phlox pilosa
phlox, smooth: Phlox glaberrima
phlox, sword-leaf: Phlox buckleyi
phlox, thick-leaf: Phlox carolina
phlox, trailing: Phlox nivalis 'Camla'
phlox, white-flowered wild blue: Phlox divaricata 'Dirgo Ice'
phlox, wild blue: Phlox divaricata
pickerel weed: Pontederia cordata
pineapple sage: Salvia elegans
pink, ground: Phlox subulata
pink, maiden: Dianthus deltoides
pink, meadow: Dianthus deltoides
pink, moss: Phlox subulata
pink, sea: Armeria maritima
pink-flowered lily-of-the-valley: Convallaria majalis 'Rosea'
plum, August: Prunus americana
plum, beach: Prunus maritima
plum, goose: Prunus americana
plum, wild: Prunus americana
plumbago, hardy: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
polypody, common: Polypodium virginianum
polypody, rock: Polypodium virginianum
poppy, celandine: Stylophorum diphyllum
poppy, wood: Stylophorum diphyllum
prickly comfrey: Symphytum asperum
prickly pear: Opuntia humifusa
prickly pear: Opuntia humifusa rafinesquei
prickly pear: Opuntia phaeacantha
prickly pear: Opuntia phaeacantha - purple-flowered
prickly pear, common: Opuntia compressa
purple hairgrass: Muhlenbergia capillaris
purple strawberry guava: Psidium littorale longipes

Catalog as of April 01, 2008

Prunus

(Rosaceae - rose family)

More than 400 species of trees and shrubs, occurring predominantly in the north temperate zone. Includes many important fruit and ornamental species: cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, and almonds. For the following selections, two or more of each should be planted for cross-pollination if fruit is desired. Can't ship to CA.

americana

decid tree • ht 20-25' • zones 4-9

wild plum; August plum; goose plum

native, edible fruit, fragrant, screen, wildlife, sun
e and cent N Amer

Masses of fragrant white flowers appear on this small, somewhat thorny native fruit tree in spring before the leaves appear. Sends up suckers from the root system, and will eventually form a thicket if allowed to. The fruits, which begin ripening here around the start of September, are reddish in color, slightly oblong, about 1" in diameter. The flesh of the fruits is pleasantly flavored. Wild plums are popular with some people for eating out of hand; they are also suited for use in baked goods and preserves. Bearing tends to be rather erratic, but in most years at least some fruit is produced, and sometimes there are bumper crops. The fruit has been pest-free in our plantings. The trees provide good cover for wildlife, and the fruit is of some food value to wild creatures.

cat # 4M1E
$12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea

maritima

decid shr or tree • ht 10' • zones 4-8

beach plum

native, edible fruit, fragrant, hedge - screen, dry - moist, sun
seacoast, Maine to Del.

A most appealing shrub or small tree, with neat, compact form and small, glossy leaves. Bears a profusion of white blossoms in spring before the leaves appear, followed by 3/4" diameter yellow to purple fruits in late summer. Fruits are not usually eaten fresh, but are highly regarded for making preserves. As might be expected for a plant which grows naturally along the seashore, beach plum is notably tolerant of poor, sandy or rocky soil and salt spray.

cat # 4N1C
$12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea

serotina

decid tree • ht 50' or more • zones 3-10

wild black cherry; rum cherry

native, edible fruit, wildlife, sun
e and cent N Amer

A large, graceful tree with neat, glossy foliage. The trees are covered with clusters of small white flowers in May. The small black cherries, which ripen in late summer, have a rich, winey flavor. They can also be used to make a dark, rich jelly which is considered by some to be the finest of jellies. As the fruits are also very attractive to birds, wild black cherry is useful for distracting birds from other crops. Also an important timber tree, wild black cherry is the main species used for cherry furniture and veneer.

cat # 4N6C
$12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea