2008 Catalog
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Digging Dog Nursery
a mail order plant nursery
on the Mendocino Coast of California
p.o. box 471
Albion, CA 95410
phone:
(707) 937-1130
fax:
(707) 937-2480
web site by
Garth Hagerman
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Lysimachia (Loosestrife) at Digging Dog
Including Lysimachia clethroides, Lysimachia ephemerum, & Lysimachia nummularia
Lysimachia
Loosestrife
According to William Cole’s Art of Simpling (1656), Loosestrife prevents oxen from fighting. Some say the name derives from a Greek word meaning “to dissolve strife.” What we could debate is whether form follows function, or vice versa, because this showy group is as hardy as
it is attractive.
Some species are tall, others are low, but all are vigorous and easy to grow—so let them loose in cool, moist locations such as woodlands, bogs or waterside meadows. A varied group, each offers a unique foliage form. Lysimachia clethroides
Gooseneck Loosestrife
Racemes arching like shooting stars, bursting into soft white flowers against a deep green galaxy of foliage, make graceful, upright Gooseneck the jewel of the woodland setting. It’s a toss-up between growing it for flowers or foliage, but either way, it’s a winner.
Blooms July–September. Size: 3'–4' high x 0" & spreading; hardy to zone 4.
Lysimachia clethroides (p-0102) Each $6.50
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Lysimachia ephemerum
Lofty, narrow spikes of pearly white starlike flowers grace this hard-to-find European species. Non-invasive Lysimachia ephemerum grows in a clump, rather than spreading by runners like its more aggressive cousins. Joined at the base around sturdy, upright stems, the glaucous gray-green leaves are opposite and lanceolate in shape. An intriguing flower for arrangements, this Lysimachia’s soothing colors are
a gentle match for Thalictrum flavum ssp. glaucum.
Blooms August–September. Size: 4'–5' high x 18" wide; hardy to zone 6.
Lysimachia ephemerum (p-0103) Each $6.50
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Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
Golden Creeping Jenny
Native to Europe and Russia, Golden Creeping Jenny has naturalized in North America. Bearing tiny, bright yellow flowers, it creates a striking understory of round, golden foliage and, if planted at the edge of a pond, will reach into the water like rays of sunlight. For stunning contrast, place near
plants with purple foliage.
Blooms April–September. Size: 2" high x 0" & spreading; hardy to zone 5. Lysimachia nummularia Aurea (P-0545) Each $6.00
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Latest News
Digging Dog "Drought Relief" PLANT SALE for Western States ONLY
We are offering a special drought relief plant sale for western states only. Many districts are encouraging gardeners to rip out lawns and plant drought-tolerant species. We want to assist those efforts and aid the fire-plagued communities of the western U.S.
15% discount on all plant order totals of $100.00 or more (not including shipping), for the following states only: AZ (Arizona), CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY.
The plants must be available now and shippable no later than Tuesday, September 2, 2008. (No back orders, please.)
Offer good from Monday, 8/4/08, 2:00 pm PST, through Sunday 8/31/08, 12:00 midnight PST. Not applicable to gift certificates, books, T-shirts, furniture or other items.
**Be sure to mention this Web Special in the customer comments section when you place your order!
We're sorry that we can't offer this special to midwestern and eastern states, due to currently exorbitant shipping rates.
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Guarantee information: Digging Dog is not responsible for replacing plants that are in transit during unusually hot or other extreme weather conditions, nor after the plants are in our customers' care. Please keep us updated on unusual weather conditions prior to shipping, and notify us immediately if there is a problem with the plants on arrival.
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Customer Comment:
“Surfing the web for a special plant, I chanced on Digging Dog Nursery. I thought that any nursery that could create an Egyptian Gothic out of Anubis must have some pretty cool things going for it. I was right, and my first order was a pleasure. Well packed, healthy plants and extremely appealing people on the other side of the screen.”
~Sam in Oregon
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