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| Barbara's Buttons |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Barbara's Buttons, a member of the daisy family and an endangered plant in Tennessee, is fairly rare throughout its range in the floodplains of the southeast where it grows on sunny stream banks and in bogs. The plants form 10 inch clumps of evergreen, glossy, bright green leaves. In early to mid summer, 18 inch flower stalks support solitary 11/4 inch flower heads of tubular pinkish mauve daisy florets which last for a couple of weeks. They should be grown in sun or light shade in moist places with good soil. When happy, they will naturalize readily by seed. Good companions could include Bee Balm, Blue Flag, Cardinal Flower, Gentian, Turtlehead, and Turk's Cap Lily. Cat# 1142
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| Angle Pod |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Here is a neat perennial twining vine that grows in rich woods and thickets from Delaware to Illinois to Kansas and south to Texas and the gulf states. At first glance, the leaves look a lot like Dutchmans Pipe Vine being 6" hearts, but its clusters of small yellow-brown flowers followed by 3" long bumpy pods lead you to this little-known member of the milkweed family. Anglepod grows to 10 feet or so and dies to the ground each winter. Grow it in shade and good soil where you can enjoy the big leaves and interesting flowers and fruits. Cat# 1473
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Photo courtesy of Tom Barnes
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| Ostrich Fern |
Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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A fern of northeastern swamps and wooded river bottoms in alkaline soils, Ostrich Fern forms large colonies of big, erect, vase-shaped clumps sometimes reaching 6 feet in height. In cultivation, however, expect moderate spreading and half that height. Individual fronds are plume-like and widest above the middle and they form bold, v-shaped clumps. While the sterile fronds (the more numerous leaves) are deciduous and die to the ground for the winter, the fertile leaves remain as short, dark, compact, woody fronds. In the spring, you may enjoy eating the fiddleheads of the Ostrich Fern which taste something like asparagus. Cat# 1143
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| Creeping Mint, Meehan's Mint |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Don't let the common name scare you. This little member of the mint family, growing only 3 to 6 inches tall, is found sporadically in rich mountain woods of the southeast central mountains usually on basic soils. It makes clumps of 1 1/2 inch evergreen leaves adjoined by spreading runners, which eventually form carpets over good, shaded, woodland soil. But in late spring, plants are lavishly adorned with huge (to a little plant) 1 inch, violet with white, snapdragon-like flowers, which are quite showy. This would be a good one with Bleeding Hearts, Maidenhair Fern, Jacobs Ladder, or Blue Phlox. Cat# 1383
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| Virginia Bluebells |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
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A rich moist alluvial woodland carpeted with spring-blooming Bluebells is a sight never to be forgotten. Especially when Bluebells are naturalized with daffodils and other spring bloomers, the sight is truly spectacular. Individual plants form a clump of light green oval leaves with several succulent flower stems to about 18 inches in height. Clusters of blue nodding bell-shaped flowers emerge from pink buds. After flowering, the foliage dies down and by June all is dormant underground. Given moist rich soil and part shade, Mertensia will naturalize. A lightly shaded area by a stream would be perfect. Especially good color combinations with Virginia Bluebells include Columbine, Celandine Poppy, Wild Geranium, Foamflower, Jacob's Ladder, the creeping Phloxes, and Wild Bleeding Heart. Cat# 1144
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| Bishop's Cap, Miterwort |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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In rich, moist woods, Bishop's Cap forms low, evergreen mounds of bright green, heart-shaped, hairy leaves much like those of Foamflower. Flowers are tiny, white, delicate, and with 5 fringed petals looking like little snowflakes. There are many borne on slender racemes 6- to 12-inches long. Flowering is from late spring to early summer. A generous planting of Bishop's Cap has the same effect as Baby's Breath in a flower arrangement. Try it in masses with Columbine, Blue Phlox, Celandine Poppy, or Bleeding Heart. Cat# 1145
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| White Bee Balm |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. The flowers of Monarda clinopodia are white with purple spots on the lower lip subtended by white to pinkish bracts, and they flower in early to midsummer. Grows to 31/2 feet high. Prefers a little shade. Cat# 1146
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Bee Balm, Oswego Tea |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. Bee Balm has deep blood red flowers with reddish bracts from July to September. It grows to three feet tall with rich green leaves. A standard in the perennial garden, Bee Balm will also thrive in wet natural areas. Attracts hummingbirds. Colors available are rich red, rose pink, or burgundy. All colors EXCEPT RED are available now. Cat# 1147
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| Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' |
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| Jacob Cline Bee Balm |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. 'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm is a new variety that is very resistant to powdery mildew (just about the only fault of Bee Balm). It has very large, deep red flowers Cat# 1270
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| Wild Bergamot |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. The flowers of Wild Bergamot are a light lavender with lavender-green bracts on stems 3- to 5-feet tall, in June and July. Leaves are grayish green. It is often found in calcareous soils. Good for the rear of the perennial border or natural area, can take drier conditions. Cat# 1148
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| Muhlenbergia capillaris |
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| Pink Muhly Grass |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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Pink Muhly Grass's native range extends from New York to Texas where it occurs in dry, gravely open woods, pine barrens, prairies, and savannahs. Inspite of its toughness though, it is a highly ornamental grass for a dry place in full sun or light shade. Sage green, glossy, very narrow leaves that are semi erect are topped at 3 feet with masses of bright pink, delicate, flower panicles that create a pink haze above the foliage. Blooming starts in early fall and continues on into late fall, the color changing to beige. Pink Muhly is attractive individually but really makes a big show when used in masses and drifts. Perfect companions would be Sumac, Tennessee Aster, Aster Snow Flurry, and late flowering Black-eyed Susan. Cat# 1489
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Photo courtesy of North Creek Nurseries
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