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Thelypteris (Maiden Fern)
This large group of deciduous ferns encompasses over 1000 different species (Mickel 94). We are finding this to be a very adaptable and easy-to-grow group and are pleased to present several that have been star performers in our trials. |
Thelypteris dentata (Downy Maiden Fern)
Sun to Light Shade Zone: 7b-10, at least 30" tall Origin: Asia
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This Asian native has naturalized in concrete walls and other such alkaline places along the East Coast, and therefore has been overlooked as a garden specimen. In our trials, this has proven to be a great upright garden specimen. Its narrow, fuzzy, light-green fronds and vertical stature allow it to be used among other plants without eating them alive. While it prefers moist soils, our dry acidic sand has suited it just fine. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04849
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Thelypteris kunthii (Abundant Maiden Fern)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 6-9, at least 30" tall Origin: USA
(syn: Thelypteris normalis) This robust fern is one of our favorite southeast natives and is probably the most spectacular fern we grow...but then, we happen to like abundant maidens in our garden. The large, triangular fronds of light green, produced all summer, contrast nicely with the white stipes (stems) that support them. The slowly rhizomatous clumps spread nicely to make incredible woodland masses. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #00764
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Thelypteris normalis var. lindheimeri coll. #A2T-025 (Lindheimer's Maiden Fern)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-9, possibly colder 24" tall Origin: USA
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(aka: T. normalis A2T-025) This wonderful but virtually unknown deciduous fern is closely related to, if not the same as, T. kunthii. Scott Ogden took me to a road cut in Comal Co., TX, where this tough fern was growing quite well among the beer cans and remains of slow armadillos. For us, this particular form makes a very attractive patch (5' wide in 5 years) of thick, 2' tall x 6" wide, light green fronds. This has become one of our favorite and most durable garden ferns...even without the Texas roadside accessories.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04847
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Thelypteris torresiana 'Eco Maiden Lace' (Marianna Maiden Fern)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-10, at least 36" tall Origin: East Indies
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This Don Jacobs selection of the easy-to-grow T. torresiana has proven to be much more winter hardy than our Bermuda collection. For us, T. torresiana 'Eco Maiden Lace' makes a deciduous 3' tall clump of exceptionally cutleaf foliage...much more divided than other forms we have grown. T. 'Eco Maiden Lace' provides a splendid airy texture among bold textured shade plants such as hosta. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04800
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Tiarella (Foam Flower)
These mostly North American natives are among the finest spring-flowering woodland ornamentals. The small clumps of green maple-leaf foliage, often highlighted with black leaf patterns, produce clusters of usually white flowers in spring (a butterfly food source) that resemble foam coming from a narrow stem, hence the common name. Foam flower also usually takes on a reddish cast in the cool nights of fall and winter. |
Tiarella 'Mystic Mist' PPAF (Mystic Mist Foam Flower)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8, at least 5" tall Origin: USA Hybrid
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This exciting Terra Nova introduction makes a 5" tall x 1' wide clump of white frosted maple-shaped leaves, each highlighted with wide dark-purple central veins. The clumps are topped with short bottlebrush spikes of white flowers in early spring. We are very impressed with the improved vigor over earlier variegated foam flowers. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08312
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Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket' PP 13,382 PVR (Pink Skyrocket Foam Flower)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9a 8" tall Origin: USA
This 2002 release from the Terra Nova breeding program is the best pink-flowered foam flower that we have seen. The 1' wide clump of strongly dissected, shiny green foliage, highlighted with a central black blotch, is topped in late spring with a dazzling display of 1' tall pink "brushes." We think you will find this a very special addition to the woodland garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05106
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Tibouchina
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Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata' (Variegated Tibouchina)
Sun to Part SunZone: 8-10, at least 24" tall Origin: S. America
I have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally finding it at Bob Brown's fine collection in England. The slowly growing, 2' tall mass of woody stems is clothed with velvety green leaves, each edged with a creamy border. Starting in late summer, the clumps are topped with stunning, 2", dark purple flowers...an indescribable contrast. Although the green form is marginally hardy for us, we still don't have data on this gem, so stick to containers north of Zone 8 for now. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06326
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Tinantia
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Tinantia pringlei coll. #A1M-77 (Speckled Wandering Jew)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10 10" tall Origin: Mexico
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This amazing collection, from our 1994 expedition to Mexico (3800' in the Sierra Chiquita Mountains), has stunned us all, not only by making a superb garden plant, but by surviving the last six winters. The wiry purple stems are adorned with olive-green leaves, speckled with large purple dots. As the breeze blows, the dark purple backs reveal another nice contrast. From late summer until fall, the clumps are topped with tiny, light lavender, spiderwort-like flowers. Our 6-year-old clumps are 3' wide...great for underplanting in the woodland garden or in containers. Thanks to Smithsonian botanist Bob Faden for the identification! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03145
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Titanotrichum
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Titanotrichum oldhammii (Oldham's Titanotrichum)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 7b-10 10" tall Origin: China
Don't bother to look it up, 'cause you won't find it...except in the tropical books where it's a Zone 9 plant. From China, via our friend Ozzie Johnson, comes this remarkably hardy gesneriad (African violet cousin). The fuzzy basal leaves make a nice small clump to 12" wide, which in September and October is topped with 1' spikes of dramatic, golden yellow bells with vivid, cinnamon-red centers. One look will bring you to your knees...I promise! It has survived 0 degrees F in our garden with good winter drainage. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02433
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Tovara
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Tovara 'Brushstrokes' (Brushstrokes Tovara)
Sun to Part SunZone: 4-8 24" tall Origin: unknown
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This stunning tovara was brought into the US by Terra Nova's Dan Heims, who saw it in a garden in Tasmania. We have been unable to determine the species so far. The leaves are darker green and much thicker than T. 'Painters Pallette', with a unique, velvety appearance highlighted by a dark chevron pattern. The 2' tall, upright clumps are topped with alien-like, red-flowering antennae in very late fall; therefore, seeding is minimized in most climates.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06425
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Trachycarpus (Windmill Palm)
Trachycarpus are the hardiest genus of trunked palms available to temperate gardeners. We have searched out the hardiest forms and potential new species that we could find and offer these, but most only as 1-qt. size plants (unless indicated differently). While cultivars of a species are all from a hardy tree, all seedlings will not have the same degree of winter hardiness, but experience has shown us that these will have a much better than average chance over most forms commonly sold in the Deep South.
In marginally hardy zones, we strongly recommend that palms be planted early in the season to allow for good root development before winter. Even then, we suggest some sort of winter protection for the first few years, such as a blanket or heat tape around the trunk. More and more folks seem to be experiencing zone denial...isn't it great! |
Trachycarpus fortunei Taylor Form (Windmill Palm)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, at least 240" tall Origin: China
We are very excited to again offer plants from the famed Taylor's Nursery palms. Originally, two windmill palms with distinctive leaf shapes were purchased from FL and planted at Taylor's Nursery in Raleigh nearly a half-century ago. One tree survived and endured our record -9 degrees F temperature in the '80s. Fruiting offspring from this tree are planted around Raleigh, including the local Jaycee Park palm garden. This wonderful trunked palm may or may not be a hybrid with T. wagnerianus, but it is most certainly very hardy! This year, we offer 4-year-old, 3-qt. plants that range between 2' -3' tall. As we say in the South, git 'em while they last. Pot size: 3 QT #03880
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Trachycarpus fortunei Tennessee Form (Hardy Windmill Palm)
SunZone: 7b-9, at least 240" tall Origin: China
Thanks to palm collector Will Taylor of Athens, TN, for sharing seed of a Trachycarpus fortunei that has been growing and fruiting for years at his home in Zone 7a, between Knoxville and Chatanooga, TN. We're always on the lookout for hardy selections of windmill palms, and we are excited to add another to our list. Will originally purchased these from a local nursery in 1996, and they have endured -2 degrees F, unprotected in the ground. When planted in plenty of sun, T. fortunei is very fast growing, but be sure to protect it in colder zones for the first couple of winters. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07243
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Trachycarpus 'Hayes Stiffie' (Hayes Stiff Windmill Palm)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-9, at least 240" tall Origin: Hybrid
Plantsman and palm guru Hayes Jackson shared seed of this fast-growing Trachycarpus hybrid that he refers to as his "stiff leaf form." Hayes thinks it might be a T. wagnerianus x T. fortunei cross, but those who know for sure aren't talking. The 20' tall trunk has leaves whose tips don't become limp, as is the case with T. fortunei. Hayes has grown this for many years in his Anniston, AL, garden with no damage. Having seen it in person in 2006, I can attest that it is both unique and impressive...the palm, that is. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07240
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Trachycarpus sp. 'Naga Hills' (Saramati Palm)
SunZone: no info yet 360" tall Origin: India alternate image
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This still-unnamed palm species hails from remote southern Burma and the northeastern Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur. According to palm experts Gibbons and Spanner, T. 'Naga Hills' is found on rocky sandstone slopes around 6500'. T. 'Naga Hills' has the same waxy white back as T. princeps, but the fronds are coarser and more dissected. While other plants from this region are winter hardy, we have not tried these outdoors yet, so these are for gardeners willing to experiment.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06100
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Trachycarpus takil (Kumaon Windmill Palm)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 200" tall Origin: Himalayas alternate image
(NOTE: This palm is NOT to be confused with the plant typically sold as T. 'Takil', which has a smaller and stiffer leaf and is now known as T. wagnerianus.) This is the rarer sister and possible eco-typical variant of the common T. fortunei. It hails from the moist Himalayan oak forests at 7,500' elevation. T. takil has more finely divided leaves than T. fortunei, along with a trunk that has a slight lean...a la the Tower of Pisa. When it matures, it will develop a completely bald trunk...bring out the RogaineŽ! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02575
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Trachycarpus wagnerianus x fortunei (Fortunate Wagging Palm)
SunZone: 7b-10, at least 240" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This is a very limited introduction of a hybrid between T. fortunei and T. wagnerianus. These seed were supplied to us by a customer, and we have not seen the original plant. About all we know is that the young plants do look intermediate between the two parents. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06808
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Tradescantia (Spiderwort)
We are delighted that someone has finally taken an interest in breeding these indestructible garden plants. With many native species to work with and their ability to grow in full sun or dark shade, it is amazing that so little work has been done with the spiderworts. Dr. Kevin Vaughn, a renowned hosta, iris, and daylily breeder, has been focusing his recent efforts on the world of spiderworts. These new hybrids have been selected for a longer blooming season, better foliage, better vigor, and overall, more attractive plants. We hope you will enjoy these new offerings. |
Tradescantia 'Maiden's Blush' (Maiden's Blush Spiderwort)
Sun to Light ShadeZone: 8-10 8" tall Origin: unknown
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(aka: T. 'Blushing Bride', 'First Blush') Thanks to Larry Hatch of the New Ornamentals Society, we now have the correct name of T. 'Maiden's Blush'. A case of identity theft made it difficult to track down the correct name. It is not reliably hardy north of Zone 8, unless you live in Al Gore's world, despite being listed as Zone 4 in most catalogs. Of course, from Al's point of view, Zone 4 ain't what it used to be, so give it a try. This very cool tradescantia (a still-unidentified species) makes a stunning groundcover or hanging basket of 1" wide, green foliage. In early spring, the new growth emerges with a stunning white-and-pink blush that holds most of the summer...showstopping!
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02414
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Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' (Golden Spiderwort)
Sun to Part SunZone: 5-8 12" tall Origin: USA Hybrid alternate image
(syn: T. 'Blue and Gold') This import from the UK is taking the gardening world by storm! Discovered in the garden of Mrs. Stevens of Rusthall, Kent, it was named after her blond-haired daughter Kate Stevens. The brilliant golden foliage (brightest in full sun) is highlighted with a procession of deep blue flowers from late spring until fall. If flowering slows, behead the plant...and it, just like an alien, will start to regrow and flower all over again. Each plant is a true masterpiece! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04209
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Tremacron
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Tremacron aurantiacum (Golden Tremacron)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-8, at least 2" tall Origin: China
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Let me guess, you've never heard of tremacron? This endemic genus of Chinese gesneriads contains only seven species. We have been thrilled at how easy this has been to grow in a lightly shaded rock garden...ours are growing in a well-drained but slightly moist site. The small, tight rosette of hairy, crinkled, dark green leaves makes a 2" tall x 6" wide rosette, topped in early September with 6" tall dainty flower spikes ending in small yellow flowers...very cute! Our plants don't quite match the descriptions of any of the known species, but this ID is the best we can do for now.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07579
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