Epimedium x warleyense 'Orange Queen'

Warley Barrenwort 'Orange Queen'

Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 8-10 inches

·        Spread: 12-18 inches

·        Bloom Time: April to May

·        Bloom: sprays of coppery-orange 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 cultivar

·        Notes: rhizomatous, clump-forming mound of dark green leaves

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G223, Shade Garden F285

 

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Carex rosea

Rosy Sedge

Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 10 inches

·        Spread: 12 inches

·        Bloom Time: June

·        Bloom: tan, star-like spikelets

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: average

·        Moisture: dry, moist or wet soil

·        Use: ground cover, edging plant for shade garden; lawn substitute

·        Care: cut to ground in late winter before new growth is initiated

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Manitoba and Texas

·        Notes: mound of narrow, shaggy, deep green foliage that is evergreen; deer and rabbit resistant

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H172

 

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Anemonopsis macrophylla

False Anemone

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 24 inches

·        Spread: 18 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to August

·        Bloom: nodding, anemone-like, waxy, lavender bells

·        Light: part shade to shade

·        Soil: humus-rich, well-drained

·        Moisture: moist

·        Use: shade garden

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: Japan

·        Notes: dark stems above mounds of divided glossy leave

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F241

 

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Allium 'Windy City'

Ornamental Onion 'Windy City'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 15-17 inches

·        Spread: 15 inches

·        Bloom Time: mid summer to late summer

·        Bloom: violet purple globes

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: front of border, pollinator garden, naturalizing; attracts bees, butterflies and helpful pollinators

·        Care: remove foliage as it dies back

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: North America

·        Notes: thin dark green leaves; clump forming

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G225

 

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