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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Heritage Plant Sale List
May 13–14, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Member’s Preview sale May 12
5 – 7 p.m.
Plants featured in this catalogue will be available on site the dates of the sale.
Perennials for Sunny Spots
Perennial plants that want more than 6 hours of sun a day
All plants in this section are in 1-gallon pots unless noted otherwise
Yarrow
Achillea ‘Moonshine’
$12.00
For sunny, hot, dry sites, yarrow is a proven performer.
Popular with butterflies and bees but not with deer, this
yellow hybrid introduced in the 1950s features silvery
foliage and gets almost three feet tall. Great for a cut or
dried flower.
Anise Hyssop
Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
$12.00
These 30” tall spires of blue flowers are popular with
butterflies and bees. This drought tolerant plant has
fragrant foliage and blooms from mid-summer into the
fall.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Thrift
Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’
$12.00
Bright pom-poms float atop fine grassy foliage in mid-late
spring. Salt tolerant, this is great plant for the edge of
sidewalks and driveways or tucked into a rock garden.
Wormwood
Artemesia 'Silver Mound'
$ 12.00
A low mounding, silvery foliage plant that looks great on
the edge of a garden path. Does not need a lot of watering
and is deer resistant.
Swamp Milkweed
Ascelpias incarnata
$ 12.00
This native wetland perennial does well in moist soils and
rain gardens. It is a host plant for Monarch butterfly
caterpillars but attracts many other pollinators as well. It
features a cluster of upturned deep pink flowers that
bloom mid-summer.
Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
$ 12.00
Bright orange flowers attract all sorts of butterflies and of
course it is a host plant for Monarch butterflies. The plant
itself grows about 24” tall and is a rugged performer in the
summer garden. May be late coming out in the spring.
Aster
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
$ 12.00
This tried and true aster is a great flower to have in the
fall. This native cultivar is compact, growing only to 18” or
so. Attracts butterflies and bees late into the season.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
False Indigo
Baptisia australis
$ 12.00
Blue spikes bloom in May and are a great transition
bloomer in mid to late spring. Growing 3-4’ tall, this is a
good plant for the middle or back of the flower bed and
the leaves make a great back background for other plants.
Tickseed
Coreopsis ‘Gilded Lace’
$ 12.00
This naturally occurring hybrid of tickseed grows tall (4-
5’) and features mildew resistant lacy foliage. Tolerant of
heat, humidity and drought. It can grow taller in richer
soils so give it some room. Good for butterflies and bees.
Threadleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam’
$ 12.00
Bright yellow flowers sprawl across the tops of soft, fine
foliage and make a stunning show midsummer. This
native grows to about 24” tall and is drought tolerant.
Popular with all sorts of pollinators.
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
$ 12.00
A North American native, coneflower is a great plant for
attracting insects and birds to your garden. Growing 36”
tall, it is topped with large purple daisy-like flowers in late
summer. Spent flower heads will feed finches and other
birds. Very adaptable to most situations as long as it gets
plenty of sun.
Fox Tail Lily
Eucomis ‘African Night’
$ 12.00
A tropical looking plant hardy to the Winchester area.
Rosy-pink flowers on burgundy stems are a great
conversation piece in the summer garden.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Joe-Pye Weed
Eupatorium purpureum spp. maculatum ‘Gateway’
$ 12.00
This compact cultivar of the native perennial (4-6’ tall)
features clusters of pink purplish flowers in late summer.
It likes moist places and does well in flood plains and
stream banks. It attracts a wide variety of pollinators
including many swallowtail butterflies. Excellent for back
of the garden border.
Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'
$ 12.00
Masses of orange-red blooms cover this native cultivar
each summer. Once established, little care and watering is
needed, and it can be quite drought tolerant. Deer
resistant and it attracts pollinators. Low mounding habit,
growing to about 10” tall and wide.
Willowleaf Sunflower
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'
$ 12.00
Narrow willow-like leaves form a compact mound that
grows 24” high and wide. Yellow flowers bloom from
September to frost, which makes it good companion for
asters and mums in the garden. Drought tolerant and
good for pollinators.
Daylily
Hemerocallis ‘Handwriting on the Wall’
$ 12.00
Daylilies are rugged performers in a full sun garden,
handling most soil types and conditions. This cultivar
features peach flowers with a wine purple center. A
reblooming variety, it will last longer in the summer than
many traditional daylilies.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus ‘French Vanilla’
$ 12.00
Nothing says summer better than a large flowering
hibiscus. This plant features large, 7” wide custard yellow
flowers that cover the plant. While it projects a tropical
vibe, this is a cultivar of a plant that is native from Canada
to Florida and is hardy in the Winchester garden. The
plant gets big (4’ tall and wide) so make sure to give it some room in your garden.
Siberian Iris
Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’
$ 12.00
This rugged iris features creamy white standards and
butter-yellow falls that brighten any garden in the early
summer. They perform well in average to moist soils but
can tolerate moderately dry locations.
Siberian Iris
Iris 'Caesar's Brother'
$ 10.00
One of the more versatile irises for the garden. Siberian
irises can take moderately dry locations or do well in
moister spots. They also are more shade tolerant than
other irises. Caesar’s Brother has been around since the
1930s and has proven its worth for decades. Beautiful blue
flowers.
Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'
$ 12.00
A sturdy cultivar, this daisy produces loads of white
flowers each summer. It stands tall at 36” but does not
require staking to keep it up. Removing spent blooms
helps keep the flowers going during the summer.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
$ 12.00
This prairie native is one of the best plants for attracting
pollinators. When the spikes are blooming in early to
midsummer, expect to find them covered in butterflies.
The purple spikes will stand 18-20” tall. Deer resistant.
Maltese Cross
Lychnis arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'
$ 12.00
It’s hard to miss this colorful plant in the garden, with
brilliant orange flowers on purplish-green leaves. It
blooms in early summer and the flowers can last for
weeks. It tolerates a variety of soils as long as it gets
plenty of sun.
Catmint
Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
$ 12.00
Aromatic leaves and soft lavender-blue flowers make this
a great plant to place along the edge of a path. Blooms
through the summer and attracts all sorts of pollinators.
Grows to about 24” tall. Does not need much water and is
deer resistant.
Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
$ 12.00
This cultivar of the native switchgrass has reddish stems.
Grows 3-4’ tall, it makes a good accent plant in the garden
without overpowering a space. We have drifts of this
growing in front of the MSV gallery building.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Beardtongue
Penstemon ‘Midnight Masquerade’
$ 12.00
Beardtongue is a solid performer in our garden with
dramatic spikes of colorful flowers. This cultivar features
dark foliage with lavender-purple flowers. It is not
bothered by heat and humidity and is quite drought
tolerant.
Woodland Phlox
Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’
$ 12.00
This spring flowering phlox has bright fragrant lavender
flowers in April/May. Staying compact, it will only grow
12-18” tall with glossy foliage staying about 6” tall. Foliage
sprawls and plays well with other plants. Attracts
butterflies and even hummingbirds.
Creeping Phlox
Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'
$ 12.00
A mat-forming creeping phlox with bright starlike flowers.
An excellent ground cover staying about 6” tall and
provides bright purple flowers for early season
pollinators.
Salvia
Salvia 'Ballerina Pink' PP29957
$ 12.00
A pink flowering form of the hardy garden salvia, this
plant produces 18” tall spikes of soft pink flowers.
Pollinator friendly and deer resistant.
Salvia
Salvia nemerosa 'May Night'
$ 12.00
A top landscape performer with dense spikes of violet-
purple flowers. Blooms reach 18” tall in early summer.
Pollinator friendly and deer resistant.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Stonecrop
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
$ 12.00
This cultivar has a long track record of success in the
garden. Upright stems support blooms of rose flower
heads that age to a deep bronze each fall. It is quite
drought tolerant.
Stonecrop
Sedum 'Dazzleberry'
$ 10.00
This ground cover creates a log spreading mat of foliage
perfect for covering sunny dry areas. The blue-gray foliage
is attractive in its own right, but during late summer it is
covered in vibrant raspberry-colored flowers it really gets
attention. We grow it in front of the museum patio.
Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’
$ 10.00
A native clump forming plant with radiating flower form
covered in yellow blooms in late summer. It is a pollinator
magnet attracting bees, butterflies and beetles. It
performs well dry soils but can tolerate wetter situations if
needed making it an excellent for a rain garden. Will
gradually spread by creeping rhizomes.
Woodland Pinkroot
Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'
$ 12.00
This native is seldom seen in the home garden but is a
showstopper for those that have it. Tubular red flowers in
early summer will get your neighbors talking and attract
hummingbirds. Does not like excessively wet areas and
avoid transplanting it once established.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Ironweed
Vernonia noveboracensis
$ 12.00
This rugged perennial can get tall at 4’ feet or more.
Purple blooms in late summer are perfect for butterflies
and bees yet the deer don’t like it. It will take up some
space in your garden but worth giving it the room.
Yucca
Yucca filimentosa 'Excalibur'
$ 12.00
The spikes of gray-green leaves form a uniform clump of
spikiness. Curly white filaments trail from the leaf edge.
In mid-summer a spike of creamy white flowers rises
above the foliage for a dramatic show. This drought
tolerant cultivar is smaller than the species, growing
about 2’ tall and 3’ wide
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901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.org
Perennials for Sunny and/or Shady Spots
These perennials like full sun but also will grow well with only 4 hours of direct sun.
Some grow well in more shade.
All plants in this section are in 1-gallon pots unless noted otherwise
Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'
$ 12.00
A spreading groundcover with dark, almost black leaves.
In late spring, spikes of blue flowers bloom but the dark
foliage is the real feature through the summer and fall. It
does well in full sun, but it does equally well in the shade
of a tree.
Allium
Allium 'Medusa'
$ 12.00
This ornamental onion features twisty, snaky leaves
reminiscent of the Greek monster. This deer-resistant
plant features clusters of round purple flowers each spring.
Arkansas Blue Star
Amsonia hubrichtii
$ 12.00
This southern native is attractive in 3 seasons. Blue star-
shaped flowers bloom in spring and the soft, finely
textured leaves just beg to touched. In fall, the leaves turn
a brilliant golden color for an added touch to the autumn
garden. Deer resistant
Anemone
Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'
$ 10.00
The tall single white flowers of these fall-blooming plants
are a perfect addition to a cottage garden where a little
shade is present. A nice stop for butterflies in the fall
garden it is deer resistant.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
www.theMSV.orgColumbine
Aquilegia caerulea 'Kirigami'
$ 12.00
These large flowering hybrids of an old-fashioned plant
provide bright colors in the late spring garden. They do
well in a little bit of shade and enjoy the spring sun. They
do well as a cut flower.
Wild Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
$ 12.00
This native plant features red nodding flowers in late
April and early May. A short-lived perennial, it will self-
seed easily. Naturalizes in wooded/shady conditions. Deer
resistant
Goat’s Beard
Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’
$ 12.00
A slightly smaller goat’s beard than many others, this
hybrid will still reach about 3’ tall. Very tolerant of hot
humid summers, this is a good selection for southern
gardens. Great in mass plantings.
Astilbe
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'
$ 12.00
This is the classic white astilbe. Lacy panicles of bee-
friendly white flowers bloom in early summer and get as
tall as 28”. Can thrive in full sun or full shade so very
adaptable to many growing conditions. Deer resistant.
Pink
Dianthus ‘Appleblossom Burst’
$ 12.00
Called pinks because the edge of the flower is cut, as if by
pinking shears. These flowers bloom in later spring above
a cushion of spiky leaves. Pollinator friendly and deer
resistant, they need well-drained soil in full sun but can
tolerate some shade.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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www.theMSV.orgHardy Geranium
Geranium maculatum
$ 12.00
This hardy geranium does well in heat and humidity. Blue
flowers hover about the sprawling plant, which makes a
good ground cover. Continues to flower through the
summer. Does well in full sun and prefers some afternoon
shade.
False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
$ 12.00
An easy-to-care-for perennial, this plant features many
bright gold flowers during the summer. This native is a
good cut flower to bring in for arrangements. Very heat
tolerant, they grow tall (36”) so do well in the back of a
flower border. They thrive in sunny spots but tolerate
some shade.
Leopard Plant
Ligularia 'Britt-Marie Crawford'
$ 12.00
Dark, bold leaves make a statement in a mixed planting of
flowers. In late summer, golden daisy-like flowers perch
over the flowers making a 3’ tall showy display. Prefers
partial shade. Deer resistant.
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
$ 12.00
The late-summer spikes of red flowers of this native are a
magnet for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and even
swallowtail birds. It does well in moist or boggy areas or
just average soil. It does best in partial shade but tolerates
full sun. Deer resistant.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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www.theMSV.orgGreat Blue Lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica
$ 12.00
A wetland native with spikes of blue flowers that attract
pollinators in late summer. Naturalizes well in moist sites
but can tolerate drought and performs well in a garden
flower bed. Plants will self-sow in the right conditions.
Deer resistant.
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’
$ 12.00
This native cultivar was selected for its superior
resistance to mildew. Large red flowers are a magnet for
pollinators and hummingbirds. Blooms from June to
August and will get 3-4 feet tall when in flower. Likes full
sun and moist conditions but is adaptable and will spread readily.
Spotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
$ 12.00
This native features unusual flowers and it is a great
addition to any native meadow or naturalistic planting. It
grows 2-3’ tall and performs well in dry to average soils.
This is a pollinator magnet and deer resistant.
Golden Groundsel
Packera aurea
$ 12.00
An excellent groundcover for partly shaded areas. Shiny
leaves grow low to the ground and in the spring 12” spikes
of yellow flowers herald the warm weather. Self seeds and
naturalizes well.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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Paeonia ‘Bartzella’
$ 35.00
This is an intersectional peony – a cross between a
herbaceous peony and a tree peony, drawing on the best
qualities of both species. Large flowers, long-lasting
healthy foliage, strong stems that won’t bend in the rain
and excellent winter hardiness. ‘Bartzella’ features
numerous bright yellow flowers and can grow to 3’ tall and wide, with a light sweet
fragrance.
Creeping Raspberry
Rubus calycinoides
$ 12.00
A low growing groundcover that will creep across a garden
bed or scramble around in a rock garden. Nearly
evergreen, the leaves do bronze a little in winter. Prefers
well drained soils. Likes sun but handles shade without a
problem.
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
$ 12.00
This native black-eyed Susan is proven performer in the
garden. Strong, long lasting golden flowers provide color
all summer long. A great plant for pollinators. If you let
the flowers go to seed, it will also attract many birds.
Goldfinches cover ours each year. While it will tolerate
some shade, it flowers best in full sun.
Giant Coneflower
Rudbeckia maxima
$ 12.00
A tall perennial (grows 6-7’), this bright, erect plant with
yellow ray flowers makes a statement in the garden.
Blooms in mid summer. It likes average to moist soils and
can spread more quickly in rich soils. It is a butterfly
magnet and makes an excellent cut flower.
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901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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www.theMSV.orgPerennials for shady spots
These perennials like shade. Need less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
All plants in this section are in 1-gallon pots unless noted otherwise
Siberian Bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
$ 12.00
We get lots of comments and questions about this plant
growing in the Water Garden and Jasmine allee. This
cultivar features frosted green leaves and beautiful blue
flowers in the spring. Grows 10” high and spreads out about 20”
Turtlehead
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’
$ 12.00
Pink turtlehead-shaped blooms cluster atop dark foliage
on this stunning plant. This native blooms mid-to-late
summer and is deer resistant. It grows 2-3’ tall and
prefers moist soils, performing exceptionally well on
moist stream banks or in marshy areas.
Autumn Fern
Dryopteris e. 'Brilliance'
$ 12.00
The newly emerging fronds have a slight orange tint while
the mature fronds are dark green. It grows 2’ tall and wide
and is deer resistant. We have some in the Green Garden.
Barrenwort
Epimedium x rubrum
$ 14.00
A slow spreading groundcover, the airy display of spring
flowers leads you to underestimate how tough this plant
is. It is deer/rabbit resistant and tolerates dry shade so it
does well under trees. It can grow to 24” tall and wide.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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www.theMSV.orgLenten Rose
Helleborus ‘Pink in Paris’
$ 12.00
Blooming in late winter/early spring, Lenten roses are a
welcome sign that spring is on its way. Numerous
blossoms of single flowers on each plant provide a variety
of colors. Good for naturalizing in shady areas, it will grow
18” tall and gradually spread. Deer resistant. We have
many of these plants near the Spring House in Kathie’s Spring Garden at the MSV.
Coral Bells
Heuchera americana ‘Dale’s Strain’
$ 12.00
A seed propagated strain of coral bells, it features silver-
blue foliage with white flowers in the spring. Drought
tolerant and an excellent plant for the shade. Will get
about 18” tall when in bloom. Will spread slowly as a
clump and can be divided every few years.
Virginia Bluebell
Mertensia virginica
$ 12.00
This native flower is a hallmark of spring in Virginia. A
great woodland plant, this is a spring ephemeral as the
flower and leaves will die back and disappear in the
summer.
Lungwort
Pulmonaria 'Mrs. Moon'
$ 12.00
This is a well proven plant for the shady or woodland
garden. The mounded silver-spotted foliage is attractive
and its blue flowers are brilliant. Deer resistant and is fine
with average amounts but consistent water.
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Tiarella cordifolia
$ 12.00
This native woodland plant makes a great groundcover,
spreading slowly by stolons. 10” tall white spiky flowers
bloom in late spring. Likes plenty of organic matter and
consistent moisture.
Toad Lily
Tricyrtis f. 'Autumn Glow'
$ 12.00
These plants don’t get a lot of attention in the MSV Water
Garden until they bloom in late summer/early fall. The
mottled, orchid-like flowers are best seen up close, so
plant them along a garden path. They can reach 30” tall.
Vines
Woodbine
Clematis virginiana
$ 12.00
This native is a good alternative for the invasive sweet
autumn clematis. This vigorous vine features coarsely
toothed leaves and scented white flowers in the late
summer and fall. Can grow 12-20’ tall.
Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
$ 12.00
This woodland vine is a showstopper in the MSV gardens,
planted on an arbor. Semi-evergreen foliage bronzes a
little in the winter but fills out nicely each summer. In
Winchester, this blooms in late April.
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www.theMSV.orgShrubs for sunny spots
Shrubs that do well with more than 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Most shrubs are in 3-gallon pots.
Red Chokeberry
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
$ 30.00
This 8’ tall native shrub has white spring flowers and
brilliant red fall berries popular with birds. Great for
naturalized plantings. Best in full sun but can tolerate
some shade. Grown at the MSV near the Jasmine Allée.
Carolina Allspice
Calycanthus floridus
$ 30.00
This native shrub will grow 5’ high and wide and features
fragrant reddish-brown flowers that bloom in spring. Deer
resistant. A specimen is growing near the tool shed at the
MSV.
Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’
$ 30.00
Spikes of fragrant, pink flowers cover this plant in mid-
summer. Blooms best in full sun, but naturally grows
under larger trees. Does well in moist soils. Shrubs grow
about 3’ tall and wide. Several are planted in the shrub
border behind the Pink Pavilion in the Glen Burnie
Gardens.
Red twig dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'
$ 30.00
This native shrub naturally grows in low wet areas along
lakes and rivers. While it has small white flowers in late
spring the red twigs in winter make a spectacular show. It
grows about 6’ tall and wide and is good for attracting
wildlife. Several are planted in front of the Museum.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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Fothergilla major 'Mt. Airy'
$ 30.00
This native shrub with fragrant white bottlebrush flowers
in spring has bright yellow-orange leaves in the fall. Best
in a shrub border or foundation planting. Upright growth
habit and gets to 6’ tall and 4'. Look for them growing in the shrub border behind the
Jasmine Allée at the MSV.
Winterberry - female
Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’
$ 30.00
This native holly features dark green leaves that will
bronze in the fall and drop in the winter to reveal bright
red berries that will persist through the winter. Can grow
9’ tall and 8’ wide. Produces more berries in full sun but
can tolerate some shade. Will need a male winterberry (see below) to pollinate the
female flowers.
Winterberry - male
Ilex verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’
$ 30.00
This male form of winterberry blooms when the female ‘Winter Red’ flowers and is one
of the better pollinators to ensure good berry set in the female. One male will provide
enough pollen for 3-4 female shrubs. Not quite as large as the female, it will grow 8’ tall
and wide. Does not produce berries.
Virginia sweetspire
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
$ 30.00
A cultivar of a native shrub found naturally growing in wet
locations. However, has good drought tolerance. Can
handle full sun or shade. Spreads gradually and has long
fragrant white flowers in late spring/early summer. Great
fall foliage. Will get to 4’ tall and 5’ wide. Large groupings
can be found in Kathie’s Spring Garden at the MSV.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
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www.theMSV.orgNinebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Summer Wine’
$ 30.00
A rounded shrub that does well in poor soils. It will get 8’
tall and wide. The purple foliage is striking and it will
produce pink flowers in late spring. Drought tolerant.
Used for a hedge in the MSV parking lot, but it makes a
great specimen plant as well.
Burkwood viburnum
Viburnum utile ‘Conoy’
$ 30.00
This compact evergreen shrub features glossy green
foliage. Growing only 4-5’ tall and 7-8’ wide it makes an
excellent hedge. White flowers appear in April. Likes full
sun and tolerates a wide range of soils and is moderately
drought tolerant.
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www.theMSV.orgShrubs for shady spots
Shrubs that are happy with less than six hours of direct sunlight
Most shrubs are in 3-gallon pots
Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana
$ 75.00
A large native shrub that can grow 15-25’ tall and 20-25’
wide with spreading branches and a rounded crown. It
produces bright yellow strappy flowers in the fall to early
winter. The leaves have excellent fall color as well. Best in
a naturalized situation or a large shrub border. Can
handle more sun. In a 7-gallon container.
Oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
$ 25.00
This native cultivar produces large white cone-shaped
flowers. The oak-shaped leaves turn a bright burgundy in
the fall for added interest. It will get 5’ wide and tall. One
is growing in the shade of the Pink Pavilion.
Doublefile Viburnum
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Shasta'
$ 30.00
A broad spreading shrub that will get 6-7’ tall but as wide
as 10’. Large white lace-cap flowers top horizontal
branches in the spring. Great fall color. Excellent for
hedges or a specimen plant. Does well in part shade but
also in full sun.
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Pink Dogwood
Cornus florida f. rubra
$ 95.00
A naturally pink flowering form of the native dogwood.
Flowers in the spring. This is a small tree, growing about
20’ tall and wide. Naturally an understory tree, it does well
in partial shade and can tolerate full sun.
Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Yoshino’
$ 85.00
A pyramidal evergreen tree. Excellent for screen or as a
specimen tree. Will grow 35’ tall and 15’ wide. Foliage may
turn bronze-green in the winter.
Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
$ 85.00
This is a tall native tree (60’ tall by 35’ wide). Produces an
astringent fruit that is edible when fully ripe. Tree is slow
growing but is great for wildlife and the nectar makes a
great honey.
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia x ‘Natchez’
$ 160.00
One of the hardier crepe myrtles, ‘Natchez’ can get 20’ tall
and wide and is perfect for smaller gardens. Long
blooming white flowers appear in summer and exfoliating
bark exposing a cinnamon base that is wonderful in the
winter.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
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Magnolia virginiana
$ 85.00
A small to medium tree that will grow 20-35’ tall and
wide. Native to Virginia’s coastal plain and piedmont.
Extremely fragrant white flowers in early summer. Great
specimen tree for the garden or can tolerate wet soils.
Semi-evergreen in the Winchester area.
Annuals, Herbs, Vegetables
A limited selection of summer annuals, herbs and vegetables will be available for
purchase. This year’s selection will include tomatoes (very limited supply), peppers,
peanut plants, white strawberries, asparagus plants, and more.
901 Amherst Street ▪ Winchester, Virginia 22601
540-662-1473
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