Rudbeckia 'American Goldrush'

Black-eyed Susan 'American Goldrush' (AAS Winner)

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 18-24 inches

·        Spread: 18-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to September

·        Bloom: yellow rays with black center disk

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: well drained; tolerates clay

·        Moisture: medium; drought tolerant

·        Use: cottage gardens, perennial borders, meadows, prairies

·        Care: deadhead to prolong bloom; divide clump when it becomes crowded

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; bred for resistance to Septoria leaf spot

·        Native to: species native to eastern Midwest

·        Notes: compact cultivar; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates black walnut; salt tolerant

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E206, Naturalistic Garden H199

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Hosta 'Stiletto'

Hosta 'Stiletto'

Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-8

·        Height: 3-6 inches

·        Spread: 6-9 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to August

·        Bloom: purple striped flowers on 12 inch scapes

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: average

·        Moisture: average, consistent; drought tolerant once established

·        Use: shade and woodland gardens, borders

·        Care: easy

·        Concerns: slugs, not deer resistant

·        Native to: genus native to Japan and Korea

·        Notes: dwarf mound of wavy, narrow, medium green leaves with white margins

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F216

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Salvia koyamae

Yellow Sage

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-9

·        Height: 24 inches

·        Spread: 18-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: August to September

·        Bloom: soft yellow

·        Light: part shade

·        Soil: best in rich, humusy, well-drained soils

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: attractive groundcover for woodland or shade gardens

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: Japan

·        Notes: hairy, arrow-shaped green leaves on trailing stems;

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F214

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Heuchera x 'Green Spice'

Coral Bells 'Green Spice'

Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 9 inches

·        Spread: 16 inches

·        Bloom Time: May to June

·        Bloom: white sprays

·        Light: full sun to full shade; if grown in full sun, consistent water is needed

·        Soil: best in rich, moist well-drained soil

·        Moisture: medium; consistent moisture if grown in full sun

·        Use: edging plant, understory plant, or add interest to woodland garden; also does well in containers

·        Care: divide clumps every 3-5 years; deadhead to extend flowering season

·        Concerns: susceptible to frost heave due to shallow root depth; mulching around the crown can prevent this

·        Native to: genus native to North America

·        Notes: silver, gray-edged leaves with purple veins (in cool weather); exceptional orange fall color

·        Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E204

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