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We have assembled a selection of slow growing shrubs, groundcovers and trees (including hardy conifers) suited for G-Scale railroaders, faery gardens, rock gardens, troughs, miniature landscapes in pots or in ground and "Jar-Gems" (for strawberry jars). Many tolerate the harsh conditions between stepping stones & rock garden crevices.

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Welcome to Mark's dream section. The smaller the plant is, the more he likes it. "I find these miniatures, so often overlooked and even walked on, absolutely fascinating. Why? Possibly as I mature in my plant tastes, the subtle details of these noble, slow growers are just as exciting as their substantial, bold, splashy counterparts. Certainly it has to do with no matter how many varieties I find, there are, literally, always room for more. And there's the fact that they are just darn cute, like the tiny doll furniture, that make you yearn to be just their size. I suppose I like the contrast with this weird world and my own sacred space, where everything is child-like perfection for my boys and me. No war, no hunger, and no weeds! Creating authentic miniature worlds, transport the artists and lucky participants."

We hope you enjoy these selections as much as we have reveled in collecting them.

Hosta, Itsy Bitsy Spider

Hosta x 'Itsy Bitsy Spider'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

$11.99

Hosta, Lakeside Down Sized

Hosta x 'Lakeside Down Sized'

No taller than a can of soda-pop, it spreads about 16,"" creating mounds of dense, pale green centered leaves with ripples of creamy white along each edge. Purple flowers follow in August if given morning sun but protection from harsh afternoon light as most hostas prefer.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Lemon Frost

Hosta 'Lemon Frost'

If you've grown more than a few varieties of hosta, these ankle-high tufts of white frosted edged yellow leaves might look unfamiliar. It roughly resembles a miniature version of a standard, popular variety called `Kabitan,' LOOK for this to brighten any shady area.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Pandora's Box

Hosta x 'Pandora's Box'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Consider this a "beginner's model" for mini hosta novices. It's the easiest to grow & largest of this miniature class. Large, bright, white centered leaves shine in the shade. White flower scapes rise in July.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Peanut

Hosta 'Peanut'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Relatively small yet this multi-variegated white, gold and green streaked variety perks up shaded pockets with purple scapes in July.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Rain Forest Sunrise

Hosta x 'Rain Forest Sunrise'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 10in. x 25in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Even though 6"" x 5"" leaves are large for us, the sharp contrast of a bright gold center against a dark green margin was too enticing to pass up. See what you can do, incorporating the 10"" height and a rain forest theme in a shady, faery garden.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Shade Parade

Hosta x 'Shade Parade'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. x 15in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Due to its affinity to shady situations (characteristic of ""Hostas"") and its moderate to fast growth, it won't be long before these mounds line up and create a shade parade complete with waving lavender flowers and 3"" x 3"" light green, creamy white edged leaves, in time for the 4th of July, if you're lucky.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Shiny Tot

Hosta x 'Shiny Penny'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 5in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

I've not heard of a legend connected to this hosta, but perhaps you could bring one to life for a child about 'Shiny Penny.' Examine the glossy green leaves with red spots on the stems, note the 2"" height, witness how nicely it spreads along shady garden edges or troughs and a ""tiny tale"" might come to mind.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Teaspoon

Hosta x 'Teaspoon'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 10in. x 24in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Indeed these fast growing mounds are made up of green, cupped, moderately corrugated leaves roughly the size of teaspoons. In contrast, scapes double the foliage height with pale lavender flowers 20"" above ground, opening in July. Few, finer, fast growing groundcovers available for the shade.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Tiny Venusta

Hosta venusta

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Solid green tufts of 2 inch long leaves cuddle at the base, from which arise 6 inch tall stalks of purple flowers in the summer. Tougher and faster growing than Cat's Eye and also requires extra summer watering. Suitable companion of Faerie Ferns, Star Creepers,

and Pearly Wire Vine and other faerie flora. This is not for the Southwest.
$ 6.29

Hosta, Tips for the South

For gardeners in the deep southern states, in November, cut back foliage to 1 inch. Dig up crowns. Pack the roots with peat moss & place in a plastic bag, leaving stems exposed. Place these in a refrigerator (fruit drawers are great) for 6-8 weeks. Replant as normal and enjoy

Hosta, Winsome

Hosta x 'Winsome'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 24in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

We offer another ""light bulb perennial"" for a shady garden because of the creamy white margin outlining each 4-1/2"" x 3-1/4"" wide medium green leaf. On 18"" scapes, lavender flowers display beginning in July.
$ 6.29

Hosta, X-Rated

Hosta 'X-Rated'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. x 18in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Add this long ""legged"" hosta to your collection of rounded leaves. 4"" x 1"" wide, rippled, white centered, green edged leaves put on a show all Summer climaxing with bright purple flowers in August. Sport of ""X-ray,"" by the way.
$ 6.29

Iberis- Candytuft, Snow Cushion

Iberis sempervirens 'Snow Cushion'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 2in. x 12in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Perhaps our Creator took the perennial, Spring blooming Candytuft, stuck it in the dryer too long and pulled out this shrunken version a mere 2"" high and a foot in diameter. Distribute these white bloomers in front of Summer & Fall flowers for a full season of changing colors.
$ 4.79

Ice Plant, Heart-Leaf Apple

Aptenia cordata `Red Apple'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

Our neighbor, Mr. Johnson, a plant and train collector, gave us this beauty of carmine red, 3/4� flowers on a carpet of emerald green, heart shaped leaves. Nearly every walk-in customer asked what it was. For months we weren't sure. After selling out, we tracked down the botanical name. Grows anywhere, including full shade, albeit with fewer flowers. Fills a 12� hanging basket by summer's end!
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, Heart-Leaf Apricot

Aptenia cordata sp.

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Fall
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

After the incredible response for �Heart-Leaf Apple,� Mr. Johnson came by with this, which ended up just as popular. Whoever's responsible for these 3 introductions - Thanks!. Combine with �Marble Ruffles Cuban Oregano� for the

ultimate low maintenance basket.
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, Heart-Leaf Variegated

Aptenia cordata 'Variegata'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P-Shade
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Ornamental

Check another �Holy Grail� off Mark's list. While researching �Heart-Leaf Carpet Apple� there was a reference to a strongly variegated form with red flowers and he found it. True to its flashy description, it sold out as fast as we could propagate it for our retail public. Order early!
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Apricot

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Apricot'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Container, Garden Railroads, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden

We found this midget apricot version of ""Mini Yellow"" and now it's your's (well if you order it and send the bucks.) Apricot, star shaped flowers never seem to stop on this mounding succulent. Durable enough for alpine trough gardens because ""Jar Gems"" not only forgive you, they love neglect!
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Purple

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Apricot' X D. eckloius 'P

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden

Chalk up another Mulberry Creek introduction. This one has the purple flowers of ""Palmiest Bridge"" with the compact, slightly fuzzy, succulent leaves of ""Mini Yellow"". Although these are not winter hardy for us, they flower all eyar around, through the long winter in the greenhouse and our home. Just fun!
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Sunshine

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Sunshine'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

We selected this seedling because of its slighty larger and distinctly brighter yellow flowers than ""Ice Plant, Mini Yellow."" Same tight little mound with flowers that stop blooming only when it is overwatered. Sounds like a ""Jar Gem"" to me.
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, M & Mini Wine

Delosperma rogersii 'Mulberry Mini Wine'.

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3 x 6 inch spread
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Chianti red flowers covering 2-3"" mounds distinguish this fine ""Ice Plant"" adaptable to a miniature garden, in ground, in container or in a hanging basket with other sun lovers. Here's an idea for a mini landscape: choose a tree (""Spicy Globe Basil""), a shrub (this plant & and ""Erodium""), a lawn interest (""Knawel Cushion"") and grass (""Blue Eyed Grass, Dwarf Purple or Yellow"").
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, Tiny White

Delosperma aberdeenense 'Abbey Snow'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Shade
Height: 2in. x 12
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Fall to Late Spring to Late
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

In a strawberry jar, these pure white, all season flowers and succulent small leaves add balance and needed ""breath"" to bright, tropical combinations.
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, Trailing Yellow

Delosperma sp. (ie we haven't a clue)

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2in. x 3' spreading
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Baskets, Container, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

A drought ""Survivor"" like the popular 'John Proffit' but with sunshine yellow ""stars."" Narrow, blue-green leaves grow faster & long. This tender perennial is winter hardy to Zone 7 and a cheerful addition to baskets or rock garden.
$ 4.29

Ice Plant, Yellow Rosette

Delosperma basuticum (congestum Gold Nugget)

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 1in. x 8
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

This ranks second hardiest of our ""Ice Plants."" Large 1 inch yellow flowers in late spring/early summer bedeck the succulent, cylindrical, blue/green leaves. At home in our sloped rockgarden or at the edge of the miniature perennial border.
$ 4.79

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