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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Canna Cannova 'Bronze Scarlet'	Bronze Scarlet Canna Lily	Sun	Scarlet Red	more info
Description The Cannova series of Canna Lily are virus free, fast growing showy plants for containers and beds throughout the summer. Canna's require constantly moist soils and regular feedings. Deer do not prefer Canna lilies. Cannova series Canna's will reach hieghts of 30-48" and spreads of 20". Canna rhyzomes can be dup up and saved after the foliage tops start to decline in Autumn and before the rhyzomes have frozen. Clean rhyzomes and store in a dark, cool dry place in cedar shavings or coarse sand. Zone Tropical Height 30-48" Purpose Containers, Bedding, Mass Plantings
Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Fiber Optics'	Fiber Optics Buttonbush	Sun	White	more info
Description Fiber Optics is a distinct improvement Cephalanthus occidentalis that grows twice the size of this compact selection.With exceptional wildlife benefits, the seed is eaten by waterfowl and fragrant flowers are a source of nectar. Used in wetland rest. Zone 4-9 Height 5-6'
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides	Leadwort	Sun/Pt Shade	Deep Blue	more info
Description Groundcover with striking gentile blue flowers in late summer to early fall and reddish fall foliage. To enhance hardiness, try a light mulch in winter or plant near paving stones for root protection. Zone 5-9 Height 8" Purpose Ground Cover, Fall Interest, Deer Resistant, Rock Gardens
Cercis canadensis	Eastern Redbud	Pt. Sun / Shade	Purple-Pink	more info
Description Small purplish-pink flowers in spring cover this tree followed by heart-shaped leaves. Also comes in a clump form. Zone 4-8 Height 20-30'
Cercis canadensis 'Burgundy Hearts'	Burgundy Hearts Redbud	Pt Sun/Shade	Red/Purple	more info
Description Deep red/purple heart shaped leaves that holds that rich color throughout the summer. Lavender spring blooms and open habit for specimen and wood's edge. Zone 5 Height 15-20' Purpose Early Spring Interest
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'	Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud	Part Shade/Sun	Lavender/Pink	more info
Description A beautiful tree with horizontally spreading branches and shiny new growth that is deep purple, maturing to bronzy-green in the heat of summer. Zone 4-9 Height 25-30'
Cercis canadensis 'Rising Sun'	Rising Sun Eastern Redbud	Pt Sun/Shade	Purple/Pink	more info
Description Stunning Apricot new growth fading to bright apple green throughout the summer. A great 4 season specimen or understory accent. Zone 5-9 Height 8-12'
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'	Pink Turtlehead	Sun/Pt Shade	Pink	more info
Description ‘Hot Lips’ features rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Zone 3-8 Height 2-4' Purpose Pollinator
Clematis paniculata	Sweet Autumn Clematis Vine	Sun	White	more info
Description This fall blooming vine is smothered with small fragrant white flowers that look great climbing over an arbor or spilling over a rock wall. PG3 Zone 4-8 Height 10'-20' Purpose Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Convallaria majalis	Lily of the Valley	Pt Shade/Shade	White	more info
Description Nothing beats the fragrance of this early spring blooming groundcover. White bell-shaped flowers are followed by tiny orange berries - great for naturalizing. Zone 2-7 Height 6"-8" Purpose Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Ground Cover, Cut Flower
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave'	Cherokee Brave Dogwood	Pt Shade	Ruby Red	more info
Description New leaves emerge with a reddish tinge, fading to deep dark green through the summer. Spring flowers before the leaves are rich ruby-red Zone 5 Height 20'
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'	Cherokee Princess Dogwood	Pt Shade	White	more info
Description Heavy, early spring flowerer with contrasting dark bracts. An introduction noted for its hardiness Zone 5 Height 20'