New Perennials for 2009
On Sale Saturday, May 2
at the
Combined Buxton Park Perennial Plant Sale
and the
Indianola Garden Club Sale
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 pm (or when sold out)
Indianola Park Maintenance Shop, 810 N. 6th St
Aruncus
Misty Lace
Aster oblong. Dream of Beauty
This intermediate
sized Goats Beard has remarkable tolerance of the hot, humid summers
in the south. but it is also very cold hardy to zone 3.
In early summer, large, creamy white, feathery plumes are produced on
dark red stems atop compact mounds of astilbe-like foliage. The effect
is similar to that of a large astilbe and it can be used in a similar
manner in the landscape. Planted en masse, the effect is simply
stunning! Full sun-shade, deer resistant, Zones 3-7.
Masses of sugar-pink flowers with burnt
orange centers in fall on this spectacular 1960 intro. from legendary
Great Plains plantsman, Claude Barr. Cutting grown selection with
gray-green foliage performs well in a wide range of soil types,
including clay. Give it plenty of room! Named by Lauren Springer in
Horticulture magazine as a 'Heroic Performer' in the fall garden.
Zone 4
Clematis pitcheri
Clematis Snow Queen 6-10'
Loads of
violet-purple bells with recurved tips
July-Sept.; attractive and interesting, rich brown seed heads. Central
US native.
Best in sun or part shade. PG3. Zone 5
Very large, white flowers with slightly
cupped petals and ruffled margins, a tinge of mauve at the center and
striking burgundy-red anthers. Flowers profusely over a long period of
time, May-June and Aug-Sept. From New Zealand. PG2. Sun-part shade.
Attracts hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant.
Zones 4-8
Delphinium Blushing Brides 4-6 x
2
Echinacea Tomato Soup
Bold spires of rich mulberry pink to soft dusky pink flowers with
brown or white bees stand up to 6' tall, adding a dramatic presence to
the landscape in early summer. Removing spent flower spikes will
result in another round of blooms on secondary spikes in late summer
and fall. However, its large, coarsely textured leaves make this plant
attractive even when it's not in bloom.
This selection is a member of the New Millennium Hybrids. The English
hybrid type of delphiniums are bred by Dowdeswell's Delphiniums in New
Zealand and are hand crossed to produce the highest quality seed.
These F1 hybrids have excellent form, strong stems, and a vigorous
growth habit. They were selected for their improved tolerance of heat
and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness. Sun-part shade,
attracts butterflies and hummers, deer and rabbit resistant.
Zones 3-7
Stunning warm,
tomato-red flowers to 5" wide.
A real treat to 3' tall and nearly as wide covered with flowers till
frost. Plants are well branched and show excellent vigor. Easy to grow
in full sun with good drainage. Full sun. Zones 4-9.
Gallardia Oranges and Lemons
Gazania linearis Colorado Gold
Gorgeous flowers in pale orange trimmed with lemon yellow. Stunning
in full bloom and in our experience, a quick sell out at retail. The
lighter orange is much easier to use in designs than the more garish
red and yellow combination typical of Gaillardia. Easy to grow and
attractive, it is ideal for hot dry locations. Tolerant of humidity,
but not wet feet. Its flower power is increased by regular
deadheading. Full sun.
1998 Plant Select.
Glossy mounds of deep green, strap-shaped leaves are spangled with
3", shiny yellow flowers all season. Cold hardy mountain cousin to
annual bedding Gazanias. Does well in ordinary garden treatment or
in unamended dry soils as well (once established).
Zone 4
Hemerocallis Daring Deception
Heuchera Autumn Bride
* 5.5",
dusty cream-pink self with a large,
dark purple eye and green throat
* Petals overlap, creating a uniquely shaped
eyezone
* Petals have dark purple picotee, pie crust
edges;
* Sepals have smooth borders
* Semi-evergreen foliage
* Blooms from early to mid summer;
rebloomer
* Tetraploid (Salter '94)
This is
considered a "Designer" daylily, which means that it has been selected
as highly performing plant with exceptional bloom performance,
substantive, vibrantly colored flowers, complete winter hardiness in
northern zones, and a vigorous habit. Sun-psh, drought tolerant,
attracts butterflies and hummers, rabbit resistant, Zn 3-9.
Fuzzy, chartreuse to lime
green, nearly evergreen foliage erupts in September, with white
fountains of pure white flowers, continues until frost. A very easy
care plant tolerant of dry shade and a wide variety of conditions.
A good, tough exciting meat and potatoes groundcover that doubles as a
cut flower! Great for moist shade. Named and introduced by Bluemount
Nurseries, Monkton, MD. Part sun-shade, moist or dry soil, drought
tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 3-8.
Heuchera Mocha
Hosta Parkys Prize
The darkest of the new H. villosa hybrids from Thierry Delabroye,
Mocha is a stunning rich purple that deepens in summer sun. Compact,
with nicely arranged foliage, it shows very well in a container and
makes an elegant and long-lasting addition to the garden. Part
sun-shade, no wet feet, Zones 4-9.
Sport of
H.'Birchwood Parky's Gold' with a dark blue-green center and gold
edge. Same wonderful vigor and profuse flowers as it's parent.
Excellent in combination with the aforementioned and H. 'Sweet Home
Chicago' since they are all leaf variations of the same plant. They
are also superb choices for the Landscaper looking for durable,
adaptable, good performing, carefree Hostas.
Iris sib. Lady Vanessa
Kalimiris yomena Variegata
Loosely ruffled, wide, wine-red falls with a white blaze below light
lavender signals. 36 tall. Midseason. Zone
3.
A lovely foliage plant with creamy yellow leaf margins that age to
white. A compact, slowly spreading plant that looks great in a pot and
fills in nicely around larger perennials in the garden. Lavender
flowers with yellow centers cover the foliage in July-Sept. Flowers
are similar to Boltonia and Aster, in fact it can be a little
difficult to differentiate between them. Very easy to grow in a
variety of soils and situations. Part sun shade, drought tolerant,
deer resistant, attracts butterflies, Zones 5-9.
Panicum virgatum Northwind
Penstemon Dark Towers 36" x 30"
Considered the best
landscape Panicum. 'Northwind' is an outstanding, upright, blue
selection made by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm in WI. Wide,
substantial, greenish-blue grass blades become a lovely blue in summer
and turn golden yellow in fall. Pinkish to reddish seed heads, rust
resistant, vigorous, stands well over winter, 4-5 feet x 2-3 feet,
full sun part sun, drought tolerant, deer resistant, Zn 2-9.
Glossy bronze-red
foliage is topped with masses of pink flowers in July and August.
Tolerates high heat and humidity. Compared to 'Husker's Red' this
beauty is taller and has much darker foliage which stays darker. Nice
masses of large pink flowers emerge from July through August in open
clusters. Dale Lindgren of University of Nebraska created this
ultra-hardy form, pink flowering form. Full Sun,
Zones 3-8
Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash
Spodiopogon sibericus
(Frost Grass)
Dazzling
raspberry-pink flower clusters dance among the dark green,
silver-spotted leaves in late spring. This variety is characterized by
its fairly upright growing habit and profuse flowering abilities. This
hybrid is a cross between 'Bertram Anderson' and 'Barfield Pink'. It
is a Terra Nova introduction.
Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that grows well in shady gardens.
It is especially attractive when planted among hostas, ferns, and
brunneras. Its flowers are among the most brilliantly colored blossoms
of all perennials. Psh-shade, moist, well-drained soil, attracts
hummingbirds, deer and rabbit resistant,
Zones 3-9.
Useful for adding
a tropical look and feel to northern gardens, this grass looks a
little bit like a short bamboo. Bright green leaves measuring .5 to 1
inch wide are held nearly horizontally on upright stems.
Beginning in mid to late summer, erect flower scapes carry 8-12 inch
long, deep purple, airy panicles which age to tan. They persist into
winter if left standing. In the fall, this grass may turn a rich
burgundy red color if sited properly in full sun. Full sun-psh,
purple seedheads mid-late summer, Zn 4-9.
This grass is effective when planted singly or in large drifts in the
landscape. It is durable and long-lived.
Tricyrtis form
Amrthystina
Exceptional flowers
whose petals are white or blue and red tinged at tips with red
spots.
Zone 5
Perennials Introduced in 2008
Allium angluosum Summer Beauty
Anemone multifida Rubra
Highly attractive ornamental onion of extended seasonal interest. Late
June through July rounded heads of lavender-purple cup shaped flowers
compliment the narrow, glossy rich dark green foliage. In fall, the
foliage turns an attractive yellow creating an eye-catching contrast
to the reddish-brown flower stems that last well into the winter.
Sterile flowers prevent any invasive issues. Drought and light shade
tolerant, 18-20, sun-psh, Zn 4
A
charming, low-growing Anemone that sprouts interesting incised leaves.
Attractive carmine-rose flowers in early summer resemble tight globes,
moist well-drained soil, 12, May-June, sun-psh, Zn 5.
Arabis Little Treasure Deep Rose
Baptisia
Twilite Prairieblues
Widely planted in
rock gardens, this low-growing perennial forms a low, even cushion of
evergreen leaves. It makes an excellent cover for slopes or sunny, dry
areas. It is fairly drought tolerant once it is established.
Blooming very profusely in spring, vibrant rose pink
blossoms cover every inch of the foliage,
sun, mid-spring, Zn 3
This
is a true bicolor Baptisia with deep, purple-violet flowers and a
lemon-yellow keel at the center, a vigorous, bushy hybrid, extremely
robust. In late May and early June, tall 32'' spires of tightly packed
flowers gracefully rise above the handsome blue-green foliage. Flowers
fade to a lovely violet-purple, creates a stunning architectural
effect in border plantings,42 x 60, May-mid
June, sun, Zn 4
Campanula punctata Pantaloons
Clematis viticella Venosa Violacea
Large
clusters of light purple 2 double
hose-in-hose flowers with frilly 3/4 inch edges and tiny purple
spots inside, dangle from tall stems, early summer, sun-psh, 28, Zn 5
4 white sepals are veined in purple w/ deepest purple anthers, 8-10,
July-Aug, sun, Zn 4
Clematis Baltyk
Coreopsis
verticillata Golden Showers
Full lilac-blue
flowers w/ light red bar down center of each tepal, reddish anthers,
early summer, repeats late summer, sun-psh, 8-10, Zn 4
'Golden Showers' is an excellent performer with large, rich
golden-yellow flowers appearing from early through late summer. This
variety is exceptionally vigorous, forming upright, airy clumps of
fine, needle-like foliage, 24-30,
early-late summer, sun, Zn 4
Delphinium
Pagan Purples
Deschampsia
cespitosa Goldtau
Bold spires of very dark bluish-purple flowers with white or brown
bees stand up to 6' tall, adding a dramatic presence to the landscape,
New Zealand Hybrids, these F1 hybrids have excellent form, strong
stems, a vigorous growth habit, selected for their improved tolerance
of heat and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness, 4-6, sun,
early summer, Zn 3
Highly ornamental,
compact, clump-forming grass with very dark-green leaves, later
blooming habit and golden inflorescence, tolerates hot, dry conditions
with ample water, use it at the base of plants that have "bare
bottoms", 12-24, sun-psh, Zn 3
Dianthus Raspberry Swirl
Echinacea All That Jazz
The young flowers have very light pink petals with a deep
maroon picotee edge and central disc. As they age, the petals fade to
white and the picotee edges changes to magenta. These awesome blooms
carpet loose mounds of gray-green foliage in early summer. If
deadheaded, they will rebloom in the fall, 7 x 9, sun, Zn 5
This incredibly
unique new Echinacea hybrid produces lavender pink flowers with
completely quilled ray petals and an orange cone. They make quite
a spectacle in fresh bouquets and in the garden. This plant has a very
nice bushy habit and exhibits great vigor, 36 x 24, sun, summer, Zn
4
Echinacea Pink Double Delight
Echinacea Summer Sky
New shorter pink,
fully double pompon-like coneflower well branched and very
floriferous. Straight and sturdy stems hold flowerheads for 8-12 weeks
during summer. Deadheading is encouraged, 24 x 15, sun-psh, Zn 4
Large,
eye-catching, bicolored rosy-peach fragrant blooms develop, as they
fade, a stunning pale rosy-pink halo encircling the intensely dark
almost black central cone. A long succession of summer blooms are
prolifically displayed on strong, healthy vigorous plants, 30 x 24,
sun-psh, Zn 4
Gallardia Amber Wheels
Hemerocallis Final Touch
Large,
golden yellow flowers with fringed petals and a prominent amber-red
center, butterflies are highly attracted to the bright colors, heat
tolerant, prefers well-drained poor soil, 32 x 24, full sun, Zn 3
This daylily has
flowers of pink and lavender, 6" wide, from mid to late summer and
keeps blooming through the fall. Flowers stay open and fresh through
the next morning, 32,
sun-psh, Zn 4
Heuchera Cherries Jubilee
Heuchera Sashay
Coralbell 'Cherries Jubilee' has soft red flowers, which rebloom over
dark compact foliage with some veiling, foliage 7, flowers 16, sun,
Zn 4
This coralbell is a wonderful sport with contrasting bicolored
foliage, dark green on the top and lusty burgundy on the bottom. The
edges are so ruffled that the purple shows quite nicely from beneath.
Absolutely charming! Foliage 8, flowers 22, sun-psh, Zn 4
Iris siberica Super Ego
Persicaria Red Dragon
Large
flowers have soft, open standards of the palest blue above wide, wavy
falls in the same shade but heavily fretted with a deep, near navy,
blue. The richness and texture of these flowers, plus the strong 32in
stems on which they are carried, earn this variety a prominent place
in the perennial border. Sun-psh, lt spg-early sum,
Zn 3
Deep
maroon leaves with red stems are accented with a silver chevron, white
flowers in late summer and fall, always attractive, tolerates clay
soil and wet feet, 24, sun-psh, Zn 4
Phlox Junior Dance
Rudbeckia Henry Eilers
A new selection of
Phlox paniculata that forms a short, compact, freely branched plant.
Strong lateral branches bear densely clustered, strongly fragrant, hot
coral-pink flowers all summer. Bright green mildew resistant foliage.
Outstanding both in the garden and as a cut flower, 18 x 18, sun-psh,
Zn 4
An amazing
selection of the native Sweet Coneflower discovered in Montgomery
County, Illinois. In late summer, the clumped foliage is topped by
long flower spikes bearing flowers with most unusual looking rolled
petals creating the appearance of a quill. These unique yellow outer
petals are well spaced and radiate outwards from a central
brown-yellow cone-certainly a strange effect for a Rudbeckia Flower!
Full sun and a moist soil, 4-5 x 2, sun-psh, Zn 4
Sedum Samuel Oliphant
Foliage
is randomly variegated in lively shades of green, cream, and pink or
burgundy, with higher light intensities enhance the pink and purple
tones. Bright purple or burgundy stems carry 5" wide clusters of
carmine and cream buds which open to light pink flowers in late
summer, rabbit resistant, attracts butterflies, 24-30 x 24, sun, Zn
3
