Iris germanica 'Fantastic Blue'

Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Fantastic Blue'

Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 23 inches

·        Bloom Time: early bloom

·        Bloom: light blue standards and falls; white hafts from edge to edge, veined dark violet; light violet halo below yellow beard.

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well drained, sandy loam best

·        Moisture: average to dry; do not tolerate wet feet (will rot); drought tolerant

·        Use: accent plant in cottage gardens, perennial borders; cut flowers

·        Care: plant shallow, 1/2 soil; do not mulch heavily; cut off spent flowers and remove flowering stem to the ground after blooming; divide every 3-4 years

·        Concerns: too much moisture causes soft rot problems; iris borer

·        Native to: species native to Eastern Mediterranean

·        Notes: deer and rabbit resistant; salt tolerant

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E277

 

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Geum coccineum

Avens

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-7

·        Height: 9-15 inches

·        Spread: 9-12 inches

·        Bloom Time: May to July

·        Bloom: red-orange

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained soils; will not survive wet, poorly drained soils

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: borders, rock gardens, ground cover; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

·        Care: low maintenance; deadhead for more blooms

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; may be short-lived in heavy clay soils and/or hot summer climates

·        Native to: species native to parts of Western Asia and Southeastern Europe

·        Notes: basal foliage mound (to 6" high) of irregularly-lobed, hairy, 5-7 foliolate, medium green leaves with very large terminal leaflets

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E269

 

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Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow'

Brown-eyed Susan 'Prairie Glow'

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-7

·        Height: 3-4 feet

·        Spread: 2-3 feet

·        Bloom Time: July to October

·        Bloom: rusty orange and yellow bicolor and dark brown center cone

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: loamy

·        Moisture: medium to moist

·        Use: prairie, naturalize area, wildflower meadow, cottage garden, native plant garden and border; attracts birds, bees, beetles, flies and  butterflies; great source of pollen and nectar

·        Care: low maintenance, deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom and/or to prevent any unwanted self-seeding

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problem; short-lived perennial; susceptible to powdery mildew; watch for slugs and snails

·        Native to: species native to Dane County, southern and central Wisconsin; from New England to Minnesota, south to Georgia and Oklahoma

·        Notes: leaves are thin and rough-textured on both side; deer resistant, drought tolerant

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H238

 

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Hemerocallis 'Primal Scream'

Rainbow Rhythm® Daylily 'Primal Scream'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 34 inches

·        Spread: 18-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: mid-late season

·        Bloom: 7.5 inch curling, loosely ruffled bright tangerine-orange petals dusted with gold with  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

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E274

 

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