Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Blue Sedge 'Blue Zinger'

Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-9

·        Height: 12-18 inches

·        Spread: 12-18 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to July

·        Bloom: greenish white

·        Light: part shade to full shade; will grow in full sun in cooler climates

·        Soil: average

·        Moisture: medium to wet

·        Use: woodland gardens, shade gardens, borders; ground cover for shade gardens; areas with moist soils such as low spots, stream/pond margins or bog gardens

·        Care: cut foliage to ground in late winter

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to Mediterranean

·        Notes: grass-like blue green foliage

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G283, Heuchera Garden E209, Shade Garden F215, Naturalistic Garden H216

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Calamintha nepetoides 'Montrose White'

Calamint 'Montrose White'

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-9

·        Height: 12 inches

·        Spread: 12 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to October

·        Bloom: white, dense spikes

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained soil

·        Moisture: dry to medium; drought tolerant

·        Use: border fronts, edging plant for walks, patios, rock gardens; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

·        Care: low maintenance; cut back after flowering

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to Europe and Mediterranean area

·        Notes: dense foliage mat; fragrant leaves; deer resistant; some salt tolerance

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C051; Welcome Garden B126; Sidewalk Garden G206

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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Applecourt'

Japanese Painted Fern 'Applecourt'

Family: Athyriaceae (Lady Fern Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-8

·        Height: 12-18 inches

·        Spread: 12-18 inches

·        Bloom: non flowering

·        Light: part to full shade

·        Soil: organically rich; well-drained

·        Moisture: medium; soil must not dry out

·        Use: woodland gardens, shade gardens or shaded border fronts; shaded areas along streams or ponds

·        Care: low maintenance; shelter from strong winds; divide clumps as needed in spring

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to eastern Asia

·        Notes: same gray/green/silver fronds as var. pictum, but with crested pinnae on fronds

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F024

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Allium hybrida 'Millenium'

Ornamental Onion 'Millenium'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)

     

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-8

·        Height: 15-20 inches

·        Spread: 12-18 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to September

·        Bloom: 2 inch rose-purple balls

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: dry to medium

·        Use: mass in front of border, edge a small bed, cottage garden; attracts butterflies

·        Care: low maintenance; produces sterile seeds so will not spread like other alliums

·        Concerns: bulb rot may occur in overly moist soils

·        Native to: hybrid cultivar

·        Notes: oniony smelling flowers and foliage; upright foliage clump of broad, grass-like deep green leaves

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G037

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