Helianthus helianthoides 'Sole Scuro'

False Sunflower 'Sole Scuro'

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 16-20 inches

·        Spread: 7 inches

·        Bloom Time: summer to fall

·        Bloom: yellow rays with orange centers

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium to moist; tolerates some drought once established

·        Use: specimen or mass planting; perennial border; cutting, cottage, prairie and pollinator gardens

·        Care: low maintenance; remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms and prevent self-seeding

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: eastern and central North America

·        Notes: great contrast between the relatively dark foliage and the bright orange and yellow flowers; compact and upright habit

·        Supplier: K&A Greenhouse

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G334

 

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Gypsophila 'Filou White'

Trailing Baby's Breath 'Filou White'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-8

·        Height: 4-6 inches

·        Spread: 6-10 inches

·        Bloom Time: late spring to late summer

·        Bloom: masses of long-blooming, fragrant, star-shaped, single white flowers

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: well drained, alkaline

·        Moisture: medium dry to dry; drought tolerant once established

·        Use: rock gardens, garden edge, along walkways, small-scale ground cover for hot dry spots, cascading over walls, hanging baskets; flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies

·        Care: low maintenance; clip plants lightly immediately after blooming to encourage re-bloom

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; dislikes high humidity

·        Native to: genus native to central and eastern Europe

·        Notes: low mat of dense, well-branched, blue-green foliage; dislikes being moved or divided once established; hardy to cold; deer resistant

·        Supplier: K&A Greenhouse

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Rock Garden C341

 

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Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem'

Rockcress 'Whitewell Gem'

Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 6-8 inches

·        Spread: 12-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: May to June

·        Bloom: tiny deep purple flowers with delicate yellow centers

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil

·        Moisture: drought tolerant once established

·        Use: rock garden, container garden, ground cover; attracts pollinators

·        Care: cut back after flowering to maintain a dense habit

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: southeastern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean area

·        Notes: evergreen, mounding habit; deer and rabbit resistant

·        Supplier: Ebert's Greenhouse Village

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Rock Garden C342

 

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Iris x germanica 'Jump Start'

Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Jump Start'

Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 23 inches

·        Bloom Time: midseason

·        Bloom: wine standards with burgundy black falls and orange 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; bearded iris are heavy feeders so plan to fertilize in early spring and again in late summer

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

·        Native to: species native to Eastern Mediterranean

·        Notes: deer and rabbit resistant; salt tolerant

·        Supplier: Donated by Madison Iris Society

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G324

 

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