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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Monarda didyma 'Leading Lady Plum'

Bee Balm 'Leading Lady Plum'

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 10-14 inches

·        Spread: 22-28 inches

·        Bloom Time: early to mid summer

·        Bloom: magenta-purple

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: best in rich, moisture-retentive or humusy soils

·        Moisture: average, consistent; soil should not be allowed to dry out

·        Use: middle of perennial border, cottage garden, wild garden, native plant garden, meadow, naturalized planting or along ponds or streams; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees; aromatic foliage smells like mint and can be used to flavor teas; cut flowers

·        Care: divide clumps every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and provide plants with good air circulation to help combat powdery mildew; deadhead flowers immediately after bloom to prevent self-seeding and encourage new bloom

·        Concerns:

·        Native to: genus is native to eastern North America

·        Notes: forms a more petite clump than other bee balm; densely branched dark green, somewhat glossy foliage; doesn't spread like other monarda; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates black walnut

·        Supplier: Klehm's Song Sparrow

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B133

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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Parsley'

Male Fern 'Parsley'

Family: Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 18-24 inches

·        Spread: 24 inches

·        Bloom Time:

·        Bloom: non-flowering

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: woodland or shade gardens

·        Care: site in locations protected from strong winds to prevent damage to the fronds; crowns may be divided regularly

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: northern temperate regions

·        Notes: dark, crinkly foliage looks like parsley; deer resistant

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F213; Pollinator Garden H202

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