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Evergreen Nursery carries a wide variety of plants for the Garden Center and Landscaping industries. We currently have over 600 varieties of plants and are constantly adding new growing space to add more. Browse from our catalog below to get plant information, then place your order from our currently available inventory.
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Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'
Evergreen, crispy looking, crinkled leaves of purple with a metallic sheen, blue flower spikes in spring, sun-shade, spreading, grows to 3-4" tall, 12" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' PP15815
Evergreen, large, blackish-purple in color with compact, textured foliage, dark blue-violet flowers spring to summer, pest resistant, spreading habit, sun-light shade, 4-6" tall, 6-24" wide, drought tolerant. Zones 4-10.
Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'
Bugleweed. Evergreen, green and bronze colored foliage with blue flower spikes in spring, sun-shade, spreading, 3-4" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Evergreen, tri-colored variegated leaves of cream, green and burgundy, blue flowers in spring, tends not to like extremes in heat or cold, spreading, sun-shade, 3-4" tall, deer resistant. Zones 4-9. Available in spring only.
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
Evergreen, similar in color and appearance to 'Bronze Beauty' but gets much larger in size, blue flower spikes in spring, sun-shade, 4-6" tall, spreads up to 18" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' Bugleweed
Evergreen, blue flowers above dense foliage of small, elongated, overlapping leaves green and chocolate in color, fast growing & spreading, sun-shade, 3-4" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Moderate foot traffic. Zones 4-9.
Ardisia japonica 'Marlberry'
Evergreen, leathery dark green leaves crowded at the end of branches, pink & white flowers followed by red fruit, spreads by suckers, light to moderate shade, 8-12" tall, good sub for Pachysandra in warmer zones, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-9.
Asiatic Jasmine 'Ogon Nishiki'
Japanese Star Jasmine Evergreen, variegated vine-like foliage of orange, green and gold in spring, fragrant white flowers, sun-shade, 6-12" tall, spreading up to 10' wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-9.
Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)
Evergreen, glossy green, vine-like foliage producing small white flowers when mature, good for borders, banks and slopes, sun-shade, 6-12" tall, spreading up to 10' wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-9.
Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant
Evergreen, tough groundcover for low light, wide leaves with coarse texture, shade, 2-3' tall and wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-9.
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Plumbago (Leadwort)
Deciduous, medium green foliage with deep blue flowers summer-fall, sun-shade, 8-12" tall, 18-23" wide, deer resistant, attracts butterflies. Zones 5-10.
Chrysogonum virginianum Green & Gold
Golden Star Semi-evergreen in warmer climates, triangular shaped green leaves with showy yellow flowers spring-fall, sun-shade, low growing, 3-6" tall, 18-24" wide, deer resistant. Zones 5-9.
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'
Bearberry Cotoneaster Similar in appearance to Lowfast, but it taller and wider. Spreading, evergreen foliage of glossy green leaves, small white flowers turn to red berry fruit in fall. Zones 4-8
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Mooncreeper'
Evergreen, green foliage (purple in winter), small white flowers/red berries, 4-6" tall, 3-4' wide. Drought tolerant, deer resistant. Takes light or filtered shade to full sun. Zones 5-8.
Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'
Evergreen to semi-evergreen, green foliage that turns red/purple in fall, 2" clusters of white flowers turn to red fruit in fall, sun to part shade. 2'-3' tall, 6' wide, drought tolerant, deer, disease & insect resistant. Zones 6-9.
Delosperma bausticum 'White Nugget' PP15793
White Iceplant Evergreen, pale green, fleshy foliage, pure white flower spring to summer, grows to 2", 12-15" wide, full sun, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
Purple Wintercreeper Evergreen, glossy green spreading foliage that turns purple in winter, sun-shade, 8-24" tall, 6-8" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Euonymus fortunei 'Gracilis'
Evergreen, variegated foliage of green and cream with a pink blush in center in winter months, grows more upright than Coloratus, sun-shade, 4-12" tall, 3' wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Ficus pumila 'Variegata' Variegated Fig Vine
Evergreen in warmer climates, small, dark green textured leaves, low growing, tight foliage, great wall climber, variegation is creamy white, prefers well-drained soil, sun to part shade. Light foot traffic. Zones 7-10.
Ficus pumila Fig Vine
Evergreen in warmer climates, small, dark green textured leaves, low growing, tight foliage, great wall climber, prefers well-drained soil, sun to part shade, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Zone 7-10
Gaultheria procumbens Creeping Wintergreen
Creeping Wintergreen Evergreen, low growing, stoloniferous shrub with edible bright red berries, wintergreen scent, 6" tall, 1-3' wide, shade. Useful for naturalized situations, woodland groundcover. Native. Zones 4-7.
Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' Variegated Algerian Ivy
Evergreen, vining ivy, sun-shade, spreading, 12-18" tall, large glossy leaf with creamy white edge. Drought tolerant. Zones 7-10.
Hedera algeriensis Algerian Ivy
Evergreen, vining ivy, sun-shade, spreading, 12-18" tall, large glossy green leaf. Drought tolerant. Zones 7-10.
Hedera helix 'Anne Marie' Ivy
Evergreen, vining ivy, white variegation, sun-shade, spreading,6-12" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Hedera helix 'Gold Child' Ivy
Evergreen, medium-large ivy, tri-lobed grey green leaves with yellow margin, similar growth habit to English, sun or semi-shade, 6-8" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 6-10.
Hedera helix 'Ingelise' Ivy
Evergreen, self-branching ivy, good for topiaries, sun-shade, 6-12" tall, spreading, small tri-lobed sharply pointed leaf edged in thin border of white, drought tolerant. Zones 6-10.
Hedera helix 'Ivalace' Ivy
Evergreen, self-branching, good for topiaries, small dark green leaves with curled edges, sun-shade, spreading, 6-12" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 6-10.
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' Ivy
Evergreen, self-branching ivy, good for topiaries, sun-shade, 6-12" tall, spreading, small tri-lobed solid green leaf with sharp points. Drought tolerant. Zones 6-10.
Hedera helix 'Teardrop' Ivy
Evergreen, self branching, non-invasive, small teardrop shaped leaf, part shade to shade, good for topiaries, drought tolerant. Zones 3-8.
Hedera helix English Ivy
Evergreen, most common Hedera, vining ivy, sun-shade, spreading, 12" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Hypericum calycinum St. Johnswort
Semi-evergreen to evergreen, blue-green foliage with paired leaves on either side of the stem, bright yellow flowers, sun, 12-15" tall, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 6-9.
Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride'
Evergreen, full sun to part shade, 12-15" tall, shiny silver variegated foliage, yellow flowers in spring, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Yellow Archangel'
Evergreen, full sun to part shade, 12-15" tall, shiny silver variegated foliage, Archangel has larger leaves with more variegation than Herman's Pride, yellow flowers in spring, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Laurentia fluviatilis Blue Star Creeper
Forms flat carpet of tiny green leaves with tiny blue star-shaped flowers, full sun-part shade, blooms May-September, 2-3" tall, 16-18" wide. Light foot traffic. Zones 6-9.
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
The most well known variety of Liriope, evergreen foliage, lilac flower spikes, sun to shade, 12-15" tall, moderate spreader, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant'
Evergreen, medium green foliage, thick leaf blades that should not be cut back like most Liriopes, clumping habit, stiffly upright, 18-24" tall, sun to shade, drought tolerant. Zones 7-10.
Liriope muscari 'Majestic'
Evergreen, clumping, deep green foliage, showy coxcomb of lavender, shade, 16-20" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White'
Evergreen, deep green foliage with white flowers, clumping, shade, 16-20" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'
Evergreen, deep green foliage with deep purple flowers, clumping, sun-shade, 16-20" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 6-10.
Liriope muscari 'Samantha'
Evergreen, green foliage with showy pink flowers, deep shade to full sun, 12-15" tall, spreading, easy to grow, drought tolerant. Zones 6-10.
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Evergreen, yellow variegation on green leaf with lavender flowers, variegation becomes more prominent in full sun, sun-shade, 10-16" tall, clumping, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'
Evergreen, silver variegated spiked foliage with lavender flowers, sun-shade, vigorous spreader, 8-16" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 7-10.
Liriope spicata Spicata
Spicata Evergreen, slender, green spiked foliage with pale lavender flowers, sun-shade, 10-16" tall, fast spreading by rhizomes, can be invasive, drought tolerant. Zones 4-10.
Mazus reptans 'Albus' White Mazus
Semi-evergreen perennial, light green, oval shaped foliage with white flowers, full sun-part shade, spreading, needs rich moist soil. Height up to 3". Moderate foot traffic. Zones 4-9.
Mazus reptans Blue Mazus
Semi-evergreen perennial, light green, oval shaped foliage with pale lavender flowers, full sun-part shade, spreading, needs rich moist soil. Height up to 3". Moderate foot traffic. Zones 4-9.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Dwarf Mondo Grass
Evergreen, short, dark green foliage, tiny white flowers and blue berries, spreads by stolons, 2-3" tall. Drought tolerant, deer resistant. Light foot traffic. Zones 7-10.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist' Mondo Grass
Evergreen groundcover, low maintenance, spreads by stolons, nice lawn alternative, groundcover or border. 6-8" tall. Drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-10.
Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass
Evergreen Low maintenance groundcover spreads by stolons, a great border plant, groundcover, or a shade-tolerant lawn that never needs mowing. 6-8" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-10.
Pachysandra terminalis
Evergreen, green foliage, shade, 6-10" tall. spreads by rhizomes, good plant for cool weather. Zones 4-8.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'
Green Sheen has glossy green leaves. Evergreen groundcover, part sun-shade, spreads by rhizomes, 6-10" tall. Good plant for cool weather. Zones 4-8.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'
Silver Edge has a matte, green leaf w/ white variegation along edge, part sun-shade, spreads by rhizomes, 6-10" tall. Good plant for cool weather. Zones 4-8.
Phlox subulata Blue Phlox
Thrift, Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox Evergreen in warmer climates, needle-like green foliage, blooms in spring with blue flowers, full sun, 6-8" tall, 2' wide, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Native. Zones 3-9.
Phlox subulata Pink Phlox
Thrift, Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox Evergreen in warmer climates, needle-like green foliage, blooms in spring with pink flowers, full sun, 6-8" tall, 2' wide, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Native. Zones 3-9.
Phlox subulata White Phlox
Thrift, Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox Evergreen in warmer climates, needle-like green foliage, blooms in spring with white flowers, full sun, 6-8" tall, 2' wide, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Native. Zones 3-9.
Rubus calycinoides Creeping Raspberry
Evergreen, spreading shrub-like green foliage with prickly texture, small white flowers, burgundy to red fall color, full sun, 8-10" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 5-10.
Sedum kamtschaticum Russian Stonecrop
Semi-evergreen, green foliage with toothed edges, yellow flowers beginning in June followed by red fruit, full sun, growing to 6-8" tall, 10" wide, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Zones 3-9.
Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'
Evergreen, has yellow flowers and needle-like golden yellow foliage with an amber cast in autumn, full sun, 4-6" tall, 12-24" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. No foot traffic. Zones 3-9.
Sedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce' Blue Spruce Sedum
Blue Spruce Stonecrop blue-reen needle-like foliage w/yellow flowers, 4-6" tall, 12-24" wide. No foot traffic. Zones 3-9
Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'
Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Deciduous sedum, red and green variegated leaves in rosette shaped clusters, red flowers in late summer, full sun, 3" tall, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Zones 3-9.
Sedum spurium 'John Creech'
John Creech Sedum Evergreen, tight growing blue-green foliage w/pink flowers, full sunlight shade, grows to 4" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 3-8
Sedum tetractinum Chinese
Evergreen, flat green foliage turning reddish bronze in fall, bright yellow flower clusters, full sun-part shade, 3" tall, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Zones 4-8.
Sempervivum Hens & Chicks Assortment
Assortment of Species Mix Rosettes of fleshy leaves in assorted colors and textures, full sun, 3-4" tall, 6-8" wide, needs well-drained soil, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. No foot traffic. Zones 5-8.
Thymus doerfleri 'Doone Valley' Lemon Thyme (creeping)
AKA Pink Creeping Thyme Deciduous, gold and green variegated foliage with lavender flowers, lemon scented, culinary uses, full sun-part shade, 1-2" tall, 1-3' wide, deer resistant. Moderate foot traffic. Zones 5-9.
Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' Creeping Thyme
Evergreen, bluish purple flowers, fragrant foliage, used in cooking, full sun-part shade, 1-2" tall, 1-2' wide, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Moderate foot traffic. Zones 4-9.
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' Pink Chintz Thyme
Evergreen, gray-green fragrant leaves, light pink flowers in spring and summer, full sun-part shade, 1-3" tall, up to 24" wide, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Moderate foot traffic. Zones 4-9.
Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' Speedwell
Evergreen, dark green lacy foliage, bronze in fall and winter, blue flowers early spring until June, full sun-part shade, 8" tall, 4' wide, drought tolerant. Light foot traffic. Zones 4-9.
Vinca major 'Variegata'
Evergreen, variegated foliage with white-yellow margin, more upright than green counterpart, sun-shade, fast spreading, lilac flowers in spring, 8-16" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.
Vinca major 'Wojo's Gem' PP11809
Evergreen, creamy yellow-white center with a dark green edge and violet blue flowers May-June, sun-part shade, 6-12" tall, 12-24" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-9.
Vinca minor 'Alba'
White Periwinkle Evergreen, vining, deep green foliage, shade, fast spreading, white flowers in spring, 4-6" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.
Vinca minor 'Bowlesii'
Bowles Vinca Evergreen, vining, deep green foliage, large dark purple flowers in spring, shade, 4-6" tall, fast spreading, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.
Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12132
Evergreen, vining, yellow foliage edged in green, large, dark purple flowers in spring, shade, 4-6" tall, fast spreading, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugart' (variegated)
Evergreen, part shade, narrow white variegation on deep green leaves, blue-violet flowers in spring, 4-6" tall, fast spreading, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.
Vinca minor Periwinkle
Evergreen, vining, deep green foliage, purple-blue flowers in spring, shade, fast spreading, 4-6" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.