Hemerocallis 'Get Jiggy'

Daylily 'Get Jiggy'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-9

·        Height: 36 inches

·        Spread: 24 inches

·        Bloom Time: early

·        Bloom: 5 inch pink with a violet rose eye and double edges of both violet and rose 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

·        Supplier: Wisconsin Daylily Society

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G227

 

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Hemerocallis 'Ava Gardner'

Daylily 'Ava Gardner'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 34 inches

·        Spread: 24 inches

·        Bloom Time: midseason

·        Bloom: 6" bloom, true lavender with citron edge above large 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: Wisconsin Daylily Society

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G226

 

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Hemerocallis 'Festival of Lights'

Daylily 'Festival of Lights'

Family: Asphodelaceae (Asphodel Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 18-24 inches

·        Spread: 14-16 inches

·        Bloom Time: midseason

·        Bloom: 6 inch yellow with heavy fringed gold edge above 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: Wisconsin Daylily Society

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B147

 

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Akebono'

Barrenwort 'Akebono'

Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 9-15 inches

·        Spread: 15 inches

·        Bloom Time: May

·        Bloom: delicate, light lilac flowers

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained; prefers organically rich loams with even moisture

·        Moisture: medium to dry once established

·        Use: edge for shady areas, mass in woodland garden, wild garden or naturalized areas; shady areas of rock gardens or border fronts; grows well under trees

·        Care: cut back any remaining old foliage in late winter

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: hybrid of species native to Japan

·        Notes: rhizomatous, clump-forming; small apple green leaves retain red edge from their initial red flush

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G219

 

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