Liatris spicata 'Alba'

White Blazing Star 'Alba'

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 2-3 feet

·        Spread: 1-2 feet

·        Bloom Time: July to August

·        Bloom: white spikes

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: well drained, tolerates clay, poor soils, but prefers moist, rich meadows

·        Moisture: medium, drought tolerant

·        Use: mass in perennial borders, native plant gardens, rain gardens, cottage gardens and prairie areas; strong vertical accent; attracts pollinators

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: Eastern United States

·        Notes: Finely textured grassy foliage; deer resistant

·        Supplier: Donated by Janice Noonan

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C181

 

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Hemerocallis 'Kenneth Cobb'

Daylily 'Kenneth Cobb'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 22 inches

·        Spread: 2 feet

·        Bloom Time: midseason

·        Bloom: 6.5 inch near white with rose halo and bright green throat

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average

·        Moisture: low to average water needs; drought tolerant

·        Use: specimen or group in perennial beds; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

·        Care: easy; can be divided every 3 to 4 year in spring or fall; deadhead plants for cosmetic purposes; tough, adaptable plants

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: genus native to Eurasia

·        Notes: rabbit resistant; tolerates Black Walnut; salt tolerant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Greenhouse Garden

 

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Hemerocalllis 'Strutter's Ball'

Daylily 'Strutter's Ball'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 28 inches

·        Spread: 30-36 inches

·        Bloom Time: midseason

·        Bloom: 6 inch rich purple trumpets with silky halo above small lemon green throat

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average

·        Moisture: low to average water needs; drought tolerant

·        Use: specimen or group in perennial beds; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

·        Care: easy; can be divided every 3 to 4 year in spring or fall; deadhead plants for cosmetic purposes; tough, adaptable plants

·        Concerns: no serious problems, pest free

·        Native to: genus native to Eurasia

·        Notes: rabbit resistant; tolerates Black Walnut; salt tolerant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D157

 

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Hakoneochloa macra 'All Gold'

Japanese Forest Grass 'All Gold'

Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-9

·        Height: 9-14 inches

·        Spread: 18-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: August to September

·        Bloom: insignificant

·        Light: part shade

·        Soil: average; well-drained; prefers humusy soils

·        Moisture: average, evenly moist

·        Use: cascading over rocks or edging pathways; woodland or shade garden; mixed border

·        Care: mature clumps may be divided in spring; trim foliage to ground in late winter

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to moist woodlands of Japan

·        Notes: bright gold arching leaves

·        Supplier: Donated by K. Allenstein

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F244

 

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