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My Perennial Here are the
rest of my plants including Ground covers, Canna Lilies ,Climbing vines and Ornamental
Grasses |
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Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst'
violet rose flowers spikes held above shiny fern-like foliage
good for borders, woodland gardens
Gorgeous even when it's not in bloom! Feathery plumes, 2 feet tall, tower above foot-high
mounds of burnished bronze-hued foliage May through July. |
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Ballon Flower |
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BLACK EYED SUSAN (RUDBECKIA )
Flowers of this profolic bloomer consist of golden yellow
petals surrounding a raised dark brown cone.The 2-3 inch flowers bloom
above coarse foliage in summer.
Full Sun to part shade |
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Blackberry lily/Lepeord Lily
A member of the Iris family. The plant gets its
common name from the pear-shaped, green seed pod which opens in fall to reveal a cluster
of shiny, black seeds resembling blackberries
lined up inside the seed pod like kernels of corn. The seed heads can
be cut and dried, making an unusual addition to dried flower
arrangements. Blackberry lily has stoloniferous, clump forming roots
from which produce tall, slim, sword-like leaves resembling those of
gladiolus.Flowers are approx. 2 inches wide, resemble six pointed stars and come in
different colors.
They can be spotted or not.Blackberry lily requires full sun and well-drained, sandy soil.
Considered a tender bulb, the plants may be overwintered in protected locations or
dug up in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place during
the winter. Hardy in Zones 5-10. Leaves growes to about 2-3 feet tall , flowerstalks 3-4
feet. |
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Blazing Star(Liatris spicata)
Once an obscure wildflowers
native to moist meadows, blazing star now glowes in many gardens.It's
slender bottlebrushesof rosy purple ,bloom from mid summer to fall.Leaves are very narrow
and
arranged in whorls around the tall steams ,emphasing the vertical ,feathery effect. Growes
to 3 feet tall .Likes full sun,hardy in Zone 3-9. |
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Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)
In early spring it resembles a weedy grass - that light flat open center. Look more
closely, you can see the iris characteristics. Bright blue star shaped flowers with gold
centers rise above fine, semievergreen, Iris-like foliage from May to June. Excellent for
edging, the 3/4" flowers are very good sized for the genus.
Bloom Time Late spring-summer
Height 8-10"
ight Sun / part sun
Soil Average, well-drained
Zone 5-9
Family Iridaceae |
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Bugel weed Gaiety |
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Bugelweed variegated |
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Bugelweed Choclate Chip |
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Candy Tuff |
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Carolina Jasmine |
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Canna Lily Wyoming
Boldly dramatic in both flowers and foliage ,canna lily brings a tropical
appearance to a garden Big broadly lance leaves,Clusters of 4-5 inch orchid like orange
flowers appear atop
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Canna RICHARD WALLACE
Boldly dramatic in both flowers and foliage ,canna lily brings a tropical
appearance to a garden Big broadly lance leaves,Clusters of 4-5 inch orchid like yellow
flowers appear atop
tall plants from midsummer to frost.Growes to 5 feet tall .Likes full sun,hardy in Zone
8-11.Zone 7 with wintermulch |
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SUNNY DELIGHT
Pastel Yellow ,dwarf ,18-24 inches tall |
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Cleome ,Seeds only avaible in Fall |
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Creeping Jenny |
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Desert Petunia Pond Or Garden This upright, flowering shrub has
attractive dark-green foliage on fleshy stems. Showy blue, petunia-like flowers appear
throughout the growing season, making this a good choice for a feature or mass
planting.Also a great plant for a bog or pond garden. It does well in heat with moderate
watering.Can be planted in pot and brought indoor where not hardy. Hardy in
Zones 9-10. Evergreen shrub to 3 feet |
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Fallopia Variegata A variegated form of Polygonum japonicum var.
compactum. It does spread,but it is in no way as aggressive as its green leaved relatives.
The new growth starts out with pink and red highlights. As the rounded leaves mature they
have a wide irregular white variegation, tinted with pink. The small creamy white flower
spikes come in late summer. The bright colors really brighten up a partially shady
spot.Can be planted in a bottomless container in the garden to keep it from spreading or
can be used as a container plant.
Growes to about 3-4’ tall and is hardy in Zone 4-9
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**GAURA "Whirling Butterfly "WHITE
GAURA Whirling Butterfly has rose pink buds
that open to a white .Flowers are borne on tall steams,
which gives the plant an airy look,blooms from June to October.A sure winner.
Growes to approx 48 inches tall,likes full sun and is hardy in Zone 5-9. |
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GLOBE THISTLE
Unusal both in color and shape,makes quiet as
statment in mid & late summer when it's perfectly rounded metalic blue flowers
bloom.The leaves are
attractive grey green on top and silvery white underside.This plant growes to about 3 foot
tall.Zone 3-8 |
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GLOBE CORNFLOWER /Yellow Hardhead
A spectacular plant of the cornflower family with artichoke like, huge brown buds opening
to large golden yellow flowers in summer on one metre tall stems. A mature plant can grow
up to thirty flowers. For organically rich soils in full sun.
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Grinnell's beardtongue (Penstemon grinnellii )
A very attractive bushy Penstemon from Southern California whose long, rich green leaves
are are distinctly infolded lengthwise; the flower is generally light lavender and the
purple guidelines for the bees very prominent on the lower lip; the tube is inflated
Attracts hummingbirds ,butterflies
Hardy to Zone 5
growes approx 18 tall
Blooming period: May to August |
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Hardy Geranium "Vision"
Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum Vision
Enjoy reddish-purple blooms for months on this hardy, heat- and drought-tolerant Geranium!
Unlike annual Pelargoniums, this is the real thing: a perennial plant tough enough to take
your roughest weather and keep on blooming. The 1 1/2- to 2-inch blooms are cup-shaped and
upturned, maximizing their color display from early summer till fall. And the neat,
compact plants are wonderful for the border, edging, or even ground cover! Best of all,
unlike other hardy Geraniums, Vision doesn't mind a little shade! Just a foot tall and
wide, they are trouble-free and always elegant, with fresh green, elegantly divided
foliage.
Zones 3-9 |
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White Butterfly' GINGER (Hedychium coronarium)
Hedychium coronarium is out top selling ginger and the most fragrant of all. In the summer
and fall it bears fragrant flowers that resemble butterflies, thus the common name,
Butterfly Ginger. It is also been said to attract butterflies.
grown worldwide for its pristine white flowers which are highly scented.also makes a good
cut flower great for scenting the home.
SIZE : 4'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : bright shade to full sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep moist
MIN. TEMP. : zone7
FLOWER : summer and fall
COMMENTS : fragrant flowers |
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Lenten Rose (Hellebore)
Winter to early-spring flowers on thick stems rising from rosettes of usually evergreen
leaves composed of leaflets arranged like the fingers on a hand. Cup- or bell-shaped
flowers 1 to 3 inches across in white, pale green, pink or purple. Zones 3-10. Lenten
Roses need partial shade and a contantly moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic
matter. Water well and provide mulch where summers are dry.
Lenten rose is perfect for shady patios or courtyard gardens. It is especially suited for
small spaces where its subtle beauty can be noticed and appreciated. Lenten rose provides
pleasant textural diversion in a bed of hostas and is perfect for moist areas near ponds
and water features. Use it in a mixed borders and combine with ferns and other shade
lovers in woodland gardens.
Zones 4-9. Lenten rose is evergreen from about Zone 6 to 9. |
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