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Perennial Catalog

for Sandy's Plants, Inc.

Please Note:  We do not do mail order or ship plants retail.  Retail sales are only here at the nursery.

Our catalog, arranged by botanical names, contains descriptions and cultural information about each of the 1600+ varieties that we grow. This information is based on our experience in growing these plants (in Zone 7), as well as the experiences of our customers. Sandy personally trials many of our selections in her display gardens. When we add a new variety, we provide the best information that we can find on that plant at the time. In addition to individual entries we also provide quick reference lists of plants for particular conditions or purposes, such as clay soil, long bloomtime, groundcovers, coastal sites, deer resistance, etc. Because we grow a large number of Hosta, ferns, and daylilies we have quick reference charts to help you choose the size, color or other characteristics of these plants.  You can access these lists and charts by clicking on the Plant Solutions tab above.

We produce a yearly print catalog that is available by mail. (If you are a currently active wholesale customer, you will automatically receive one when they are published.) Although the print catalog does not contain photos, it is a valuable reference for anyone growing perennial plants in this area. The catalog is $4.00 if purchased at the nursery. We will be happy to mail a copy for $6.00 (includes postage), select Contact Us and request a catalog.


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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern

Erect, vase-shaped native fern with lance-shaped, divided fronds.  Deciduous. Deer resistant. Cut off old frond in fall. Tattered fronds may be removed at any time.

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Mazus reptans

Mazus reptans

Mazus

1/2" -3/4" purple-blue flowers smother the foliage for an extended period of time. Ground hugging, bright green mats of evergreen foliage. Excellent plant for using between stepping stones as it can tolerate light foot traffic. Deer resistant. Lig

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Mazus reptans Albus

Mazus reptans Albus

Mazus

1/2"-3/4" white flowers smother the foliage for an extended period of time. Ground hugging, bright green mats of evergreen foliage. Excellent plant for using between stepping stones. Tolerates light foot traffic. Space on 12" centers.

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Meehania cordata

Meehania cordata

Creeping Mint / Meehan's Mint

This native has trailing stems of heart-shaped, scalloped green leaves that hug the ground, rooting as they go. Hooded, two-lipped, violet blue blooms appear on 3" spikes above the foliage. This is a good, non-aggressive native replacement for Aju

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Mentha pulegium Nana

Mentha pulegium Nana

Dwarf Pennyroyal

Evergreen, creeping plant with tiny leaves that send out the aroma of mint when brushed or stepped on. Light lavender flowers in summer. this is a strong spreader and makes a tight groundcover.  Moderate foot traffic. Space on 12" centers. More Details

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Mentha requienii

Mentha requienii

Corsican Mint

Wonderful, mat forming groundcover that features tight green, aromatic foliage. Tiny lavender flowers in summer. Plant between stones so that the gentle mint scent is released when walked on. Moderate foot traffic. Space on 6" centers.

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Mentha villosa Mojito

Mentha villosa Mojito

Mint

Pretty green leaves are quilted and fragrant. A wonderful culinary herb from Cuba with a distinctive warm, mild sweet flavor, not pungent or overbearing - perfect for a genuine Mojito. Wonderful with other dishes as well! Like other mints it will

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Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Virginia Bluebells

Native wildflower. Nodding clusters of 1" fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink in bud but open to blue. Foliage is dormant in summer. Deer resistant. Self sows where happy. Occasionally a plant will have white rather than blue blooms, an

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Miscanthus sinensis Adagio

Miscanthus sinensis Adagio

Maiden Grass

Thin silvery-gray foliage with pink flowers that turn white. New foliage is tinted red. Orange-red fall color. Excellent dwarf variety.  Long blooming and deer resistant. Bold, clump former that is well suited to mass plantings

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Miscanthus sinensis Little Zebra

Miscanthus sinensis Little Zebra

Maiden Grass

Smaller version of 'Zebrinus' that has a neat arching shape and vivid yellow horizontal banding. Reddish plumes in August.  Long blooming and deer resistant. Plant Patented.

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Mitchella repens

Mitchella repens

Partridgeberry

Leathery, round, deep green, opposite leaves line stems that hug the ground. Pairs of tiny, four-petaled white flowers in summer are followed by a single red berry in fall. A slow-growing groundcover, it will tolerate deep shade. Plants prefer not

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Monarda Red Velvet

Monarda Red Velvet

Bee Balm

A robust performer with large, cherry red flowers that tower over most other Monarda in summer. Foliage emerges bronze and matures to green. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Native cultivar.

Plant patented

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Monarda bradburiana

Monarda bradburiana

Bee Balm

Naturally short, bushy perennial with intricately sculpted, pale pink blooms unlike any other. Excellent mildew resistance. Native to the eastern United States and attractive to all pollinators.

Shear after blooming to refresh foliag

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Monarda bradburiana Midnight Oil

Monarda bradburiana Midnight Oil

Bee Balm

The aromatic foliage emerges a rich burgundy-wine color and matures to green. Short, compact plants with pale lavender pom-pom flowers in late spring. Clump-forming. Native.

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Monarda didyma

Monarda didyma

Bee Balm

Showy, pom-pom shaped red flowers atop upright, clumping foliage in summer. Its fragrant leaves are unappealing to deer and rabbits, while native pollinators love it as a nectar source. Spreads by rhizomes. Native.

Drought tolerant but wil

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Monarda didyma Balmy Pink

Monarda didyma Balmy Pink

Bee Balm

Compact, short plants with bright pink blooms over deep green leaves flower early in the season. Mildew resistant and they maintain their neat habit throughout the season. Long blooming. 

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Monarda didyma Balmy Purple

Monarda didyma Balmy Purple

Compact plants are early blooming with pretty magenta purple flowers. They are mildew resistant and maintain their neat habit throughout the season. Plant patented.

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Monarda didyma Blue Stocking

Monarda didyma Blue Stocking

Bee Balm

Deep lavender to violet-blue flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Mildew resistant, fragrant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Can be grown under black walnut trees. Native cultivar.

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Monarda didyma Cherry Pops

Monarda didyma Cherry Pops

Bee Balm

Mid-height plants have dark green foliage setting off brilliant cherry red blooms in mid to late summer. Plants form upright clumps that gradually enlarge, but do not "run" all over the garden. Mildew resistant. Sugar Buzz series.

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Monarda didyma Coral Reef

Monarda didyma Coral Reef

Bee Balm

Coral-pink blooms over very mildew resistant, fragrant foliage. Introduced by the Morden Research Center who also developed the "Petite" series. Plant Patented. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Native cultivar. More Details

Monarda didyma Electric Neon Pink

Monarda didyma Electric Neon Pink

Bee Balm

Very large, vibrant, hot pink flowers bloom on upright mounds of glossy, dark green foliage. Flower color may lighten slightly to create a two-tone effect. Mildew resistant. 

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