Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea). Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American perennial Description: Handsome, broadly lance-shaped sterile fronds and distinctive fertile fronds bearing a mass of cinnamon-brown spores at the top in spring Habit: Grows 2 to 3 feet hig... - Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea).
Cliff Stonecrop (Sedum glaucophyllum). Hardy, mid-Atlantic perennial groundcoverDescription: Glaucous blue-grey to light green, fleshy leaves form attractive rosettes that carpet the ground; miniature sprays of white flowers rise on 4" stems above the foliage in mid-late spri... - Cliff Stonecrop (Sedum glaucophyllum).
Climbing 'Cecile Brunner' Rose (Rosa x chinensis cv.). Hardy, deciduous, flowering shrub Description: Clusters of shell-pink blossoms produced freely throughout the summer; lightly fragrant; smooth, dark green foliage Habit: Upright, compact shrub to 4 feet high and 3 feet wide ... - Climbing 'Cecile Brunner' Rose (Rosa x chinensis cv.).
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris). Hardy, climbing, woody vineDescription: Large, flat, sweetly-scented corymbs of white flowers bloom in early to midsummer; glossy dark green foliage stays green late into the fall Habit: Grows 30-50 feet high and 6-10 feet w... - Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris).
Cloth of Gold Crocus (Crocus angustifolius). Late winter-flowering, hardy bulb Description: Deep golden yellow flowers with three outer petals brushed mahogany Habit: Grows 3 to 6 inches high Culture: Prefers full sun and well-drained garden loam; plant bulbs 3-4 inches deep Hardiness:... - Cloth of Gold Crocus (Crocus angustifolius).
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas). Hardy shrub or small tree Description: Clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers appear before the leaves in early spring Habit: Reaches 20' high and wide, rounded shape Culture: Prefers part shade to full sun and well-drained soil, but is a... - Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas).
Creek Sedge (Carex amphibola). Hardy, eastern North American perennial sedgeDescription: Fountain-shaped mounds of narrow, shiny green foliage; green seed clusters emerge in late spring; semi-evergreen in warmer zonesHabit: Grows 8-12 inches high and wide; clump-form... - Creek Sedge (Carex amphibola).
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata). Hardy, deciduous, North American treeDescription: Greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear with leaves in early spring. Cucumber-like fruits are green at first, and covered with purplish-red fruits in fall.Habit: Grows to... - Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata).
Culver's Root, Virginia Speedwell (Veronicastrum virginicum). Herbaceous, North American perennialDescription: Tiny white flowers held in upright racemes in mid-summer; narrow leaves whorled around erect stems. Habit: Grows 4-7' feet high and 2-4' feet wide; spreads slowly by underground stolons. Culture:... - Culver's Root, Virginia Speedwell (Veronicastrum virginicum).
Delft Blue Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis cv.). Early to mid-spring-flowering, hardy, pest-resistant bulbDescription: Large, single-flowered, highly-scented flowers in soft lilac-blueHabit: Flower height 8 to 12 inchesCulture: Plant bulbs 5 to 6 inches deep in well-prepare... - Delft Blue Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis cv.).
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara). Large, evergreen tree Description: Graceful, pyramidal outline with pendant or drooping, dark bluish-green needles and solitary, reddish brown cones Habit: Grows 40-70 feet high and 30-40 feet wide in 30-40 years Culture: P... - Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara).
Double Campernelle (Narcissus x odorus 'Plenus'). Hardy, early spring-flowering bulbDescription: Double, highly fragrant, yellow blossoms with green tinge; 2-3 rosebud-like flowers per stalk; reed-like foliageHabit: Grows 10-12 inches tall; good perennializer in lawns and rough are... - Double Campernelle (Narcissus x odorus 'Plenus').
Double Pink Peony (Paeonia officinalis 'Rosea Plena'). Herbaceous, early spring flowering perennial Description: Fragrant, fully double, bright rose or pink colored flowers; soft, medium green foliage Habit: Grows to 2 feet high and wide Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade... - Double Pink Peony (Paeonia officinalis 'Rosea Plena').
Double Red Peony (Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena'). Herbaceous, early spring flowering perennial Description: Fragrant, fully double, bright red flowers; soft, medium green foliage Habit: Grows up to 2 feet high and wide Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-prep... - Double Red Peony (Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena').
Double White Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus albus plenus odoratus). Hardy, late spring-flowering bulbDescription: Large, pure white, double-flowered poet's type with strongly fragrant, gardenia-like blossomsHabit: Grows 12 to 14 inches highCulture: Prefers full sun to light shade and moist&com... - Double White Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus albus plenus odoratus).
Duc van Tol Scarlet Tulip (Tulipa cv.). Very early spring-flowering bulbDescription: Crown-shaped, bright scarlet red flowerHabit: Grows 5-7 inches tallCulture: Plant in well-prepared garden loam 4 to 6 inches deep; full sunHardiness: USDA Zones 4b through 7Duc van Tol Scarlet Tulip ... - Duc van Tol Scarlet Tulip (Tulipa cv.).
Duchesse de Nemours Peony (Paeonia lactiflora cv.). Herbaceous, spring flowering perennial Description: Large, cupped, white guard petals and light canary-yellow center petals, pale green at the base; early-season peony Habit: Grows 2 to 3 feet high and up to 3 feet wide; Medi... - Duchesse de Nemours Peony (Paeonia lactiflora cv.).
Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). Hardy, early-spring blooming native perennialDescription: Small white and yellow flowers lined up on stalks somewhat resembling pantaloons on a clothesline. The finely cut foliage is also desirable. Culture: Prefers partial sun and good drain... - Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria).