Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Japanese Sedge; Variegated Sedge 'Ice Dance'

Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-9

·        Height: 9-12 inches

·        Spread: 1-2  feet

·        Bloom Time: April to July

·        Bloom: inconspicuous brown flower spikes on long stems

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: moist, fertile, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium to wet

·        Use: accent plant for beds, borders, rock gardens, rain gardens, cottage gardens, containers; ground cover; naturalize

·        Care: low maintenance; may benefit from winter mulch; cut to ground in late winter; may be propagated by division in spring

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to Japan

·        Notes: grown for its showy semi-evergreen ornamental grass-like foliage which shimmers in slight breezes (foliage evergreen in the South); near four-season interest; forms dense clump of sturdy, arching, triangular leaves with deep green centers and bright white borders; leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 12 inches long; leaf color is richest in shade; spreads slowly by rhizomes; deer tolerant

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H160

 

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Hemerocallis 'Renee'

Daylily 'Renee'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 24 inches

·        Spread: 18-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: midseason

·        Bloom: 3 to 4.5 inch single lemon-yellow tubular bloom with chartreuse throat; petals have prominent mid-ridge and ruffled edges

·        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: rebloomer in optimal conditions; dormant foliage habit; rabbit resistant; tolerates Black Walnut; salt tolerant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E225

 

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Phlox paniculata 'Balkapopur'

Ka-Pow® Purple Garden Phlox 'Balkapopur'

Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 16-18 inches

·        Spread: 14-16 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to October

·        Bloom: large, violet-purple, Hydrangea-like clusters of conical star-shaped flowers with fuchsia eyes; blooms all season

·        Light: full sun to part shade; flowers best in full sun

·        Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained

·        Moisture: average; intolerant of drought and standing water

·        Use: perennial border, cottage and wildflower gardens; pollinator garden; cut flower

·        Care: mulch well; remove faded flowers to encourage continuous bloom; avoid overhead watering; regular deep watering helps prevent powdery mildew; cut back in late fall and remove debris

·        Concerns: excellent resistance to powdery mildew

·        Native to: interspecific hybrid; species native to Eastern US

·        Notes: compact, upright, well-branched; narrow emerald green leaves; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant; Black-Walnut tolerant; tolerant of urban pollution

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E222

 

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