Lamium maculatum 'Beedham's White'

Spotted Deadnettle 'Beedham's White'

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 6 inches

·        Spread: 12-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: Apriil to July

·        Bloom: white snapdragons

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: average well-drained

·        Moisture: dry to medium; most compact in moist soils, tends to open up in drier areas

·        Use: weed-smothering ground cover for shady area, edger (but spread must be controlled); mask for dying bulb foliage

·        Care: if plants become leggy, shear back to shape; shear back in spring to stimulate healthy new growth; easily divided in spring or fall

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to Europe and Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, western China

·        Notes: toothed, oval, chartreuse-with-a-white-midrib leaves (to 1" long)

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E192

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Lilium martagon 'Claude Shride'

Martagon Lilies, Turks Cap Lilies 'Claude Shride'

Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-8

·        Height: 48-60 inches

·        Spread: 9-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: June, July

·        Bloom: downward facing red blooms dusted with orange spots; golden orange stamens

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: prefers rich organic, well drained, neutral to acidic

·        Moisture: consistently moist

·        Use: showy for borders, cottage gardens or cutting gardens; attracts butterflies

·        Care: low maintenance; avoid moving bulbs until after the 2nd year of growth

·        Concerns: usually pest free; taller plants may need staking if grown in too much shade; rabbits like martagon lilies

·        Native to: hybrid cultivar

·        Notes: 50 flowers per stalk; strong stems

·        Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E189

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Heuchera x 'Delta Dawn'

Coral Bells 'Delta Dawn'

Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 8-14 inches

·        Spread: 12 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to August

·        Bloom: white sprays

·        Light: part shade to full shade

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

·        Moisture: keep moist, consistent

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

·        Care: winter compost mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent root heaving; divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter temperatures fluctuate widely

·        Native to: genus native to North America

·        Notes: large, round leaves with red centers in spring and fall; in summer its red veins are prominent; gold to lime leaf color highlights makes the red pop

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E187

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Heuchera x 'Shanghai'

Coral Bells 'Shanghai'

Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 18 inches

·        Spread: 12 inches

·        Bloom Time: May to September

·        Bloom: white sprays

·        Light: full sun to part shade

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

·        Moisture: keep moist, consistent

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

·        Care: winter compost mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent root heaving; divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter temperatures fluctuate widely

·        Native to: genus native to North America

·        Notes: silvery purple leaves

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E186

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