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Fontana Flowers

Fontana Flowers. By: Porter’s Digital Input. Fontana Bed 1. Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass. Description: cool season; clump forming Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 25-30 cm (8-10") in height Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20") tall

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  1. Fontana Flowers By: Porter’s Digital Input

  2. Fontana Bed 1

  3. Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass • Description: cool season; clump forming • Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 25-30 cm (8-10") in height • Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20") tall • Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs ample water;very drought tolerant once established • Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) • Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea 'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus pulchellus • Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups, masses • Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen) • Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once every 2 weeks); further info • Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40 cm (10-24") why such a difference? • Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah) autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)

  4. Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland' • A perennial Sage with slender deep blue spikes on 18-inch plants. • Category: Perennials, Plants • Hardiness zones: 4 to 9 • Height: 18 in • Width: 12 in - 18 in • Bloom season: Fall • Bloom color: Blue • Growth Requirements • Full Sun, Part Shade • Dry, Moist, well-drained • Normal Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year Butterfly Lovers Easy Care Plants Flower Long Bloomers Rose Companions Uses Beds Border Cut Flowers Ornamental Outdoor

  5. Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many decades. This is a very low maintenance plant. • Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses combined with brilliant red sumac. • Description: warm season; bunch forming • Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16") wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height • Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100 cm (24-40") • Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and heat tolerant • Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) • Season of interest: August to winter • Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth once a month) further info • Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm (20-40") why such a difference? • Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us) heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)

  6. Allium Angulosum (pyrenaicum) • Easily grown summer flowering plant with deeply keeled deep green leaves. The leaves persist through the flowering period. The flowers in July and August are pale lilac formed in a hemispherical umbel darkening as they mature, about 12” (30cm) tall at flowering. Very hardy and tolerant of acid soils, though does need moist conditions to thrive. From Eastern Russia and grown in Siberia as Mouse Garlic and salted for winter use. The flowers are not very pungent and are very attractive to a great range of insects. Small clumps are supplied for planting about 9” (22cm) apart. Flowers July/Aug 12” (30cm) tall • Planting instructions • Best in a reasonably sunny and drier spot, the small bulbs planted only 9" (22cm) apart and 1.5” (3cm) deep.

  7. Betony Stachys Officinalis 'Hummelo' • A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crispy green foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early spring. Considered by some authorities to be correctly Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'. Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border, Containers,Cut Flower Deer Resista, Massed Flower Head Size Large Height 18-20 inches Spread 18-23 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil pH Neutral, Alkaline, Acid Soil Moisture Average, Moist Care Level Easy Flower Colour Purple Blooming Time Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer

  8. Yarrow Achillea x Hybrid 'Altgold' • Common name: Yarrow • Family: Asteraceae, Aster • Height x width: 6-36" x 2-5' • Growth rate: moderate to fast • Foliage: green or gray-green, deeply divided like ferns, often with heavy spicy odor • Flowers: flat-topped corymbs, outer flowers female, inner flowers male and female, various colors • Hardiness: zones 3-5 to 8-9 • Soil: most if well-drained • Light: sun • Pests and problems: beetles, mites • Landscape habit, uses: borders, containers, massing • Other interest: good for cut or dried flowers, cut when pollen is visible for best vase life; named after Achilles who supposedly used millefolium species for soldiers' wounds • Other culture: some species may be invasive (roots) in some situations except for clump-formers; in zones 7 and warmer plants may get spindly and need staking Propagation: seeds, division, cuttings Species: filipendulina(phil-i-pen-du-lee' nah)--Fern-leaf Yarrow, zones 3-8, 3-5' x 3', flat yellow flowers 3-4" across in summer, foliage is generally green and deeply cut as in ferns, forms clumps grandifolia(gran-di-fol' ee-ah)--White Yarrow, zones 5-8, 2-4' x 2', flat white flowers 3-4" across in summer, gray-green and lacey 9" leaves, clump-forming millefolium(mill-i-fol' ee-um)--Common Yarrow, zones 3-9, 1-2' x 5', flat flowers white to cerise red, dark green deeply cut foliage, spreads 1-2' per year, used in medieval Europe as a toothache remedy and instead of hops in ale, variable from seed, hybrids with taygetea form Galaxy series ptarmica(tar-mi-ka')--Sneezewort, zones 2-9, 1-2' x 1', white flowers in early summer, dark green linear non-dissected leaves, aggressive in good soils, leaves and roots made into a powder in Victorian England and used as substitute for snuff (hence the common name)

  9. Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grassaka Andropogon scoparius Description: warm season; clump forming Foliage is grey-green; 7mm (1/4") wide; 100 cm (40") in height Flowers late July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48') tall Ideal conditions: full sun to open shade; well drained soil; excessive moisture and fertile soil will cause the tall flower stems to fall over Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) Season of interest: August to winter Native to: prairies and open woods, dry fields and hills of North America, from Quebec to Alberta and south to Arizona and Florida Drought tolerance rating: (water to root depth once every 2 weeks); further info Recommended spacing between plants: 8”-36" Pronounced: Schizachyrium (skits-ah-KEER-ee-um) scoparium (skoh-PAIR-ee-um) • Many ornamental grasses make stunning displays when massed on a large scale. This is particularly true when using Little Bluestem. A mass planting will undulate in the breeze. A group is also excellent as a transition plant when one needs to move from a formal area to a natural field or meadow. The fine foliage and distinctive upright flowers pass through an array of colour changes in the autumn after frost. Little Bluestem retires to shades of red or purple and remains showy into winter. Be sure to cut the dried flowers for a winter bouquet. Place the vase in front of a window so the delicate flowers will be backlit.

  10. White Coneflower Echinacea Purpurea ‘alba’ • Plant type: perennial,herb • Hardiness zones: 3 to 9 • Light: full-sun • Height: up to 2 ft. • Spread: up to 2 ft.6 in. • Habit: erect • Soil: pH slightly-acidic-to-neutral-pH6.5-7 • Soil moisture: average • Bloom time: summer • Flower color: white • Bloom size: 4.5 in. to 4.5 in. • Foliage color: medium-green

  11. Russian Sage Perovskia Atriplicifolia • Common Name: Russian sage • Zone: 5 to 9 • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial • Family: Lamiaceae • Missouri Native: No • Native Range: Himalayas, western China • Height: 3 to 5 feet • Spread: 2 to 4 feet • Bloom Time: July - October • Bloom Color: Lavender / blue • Sun: Full sun • Water: Dry to medium • Maintenance: Low

  12. Purple Moor Grass Molinia Caerulea 'Heidebraut' • Color : siergras • Size approx. : 150 cm. • Recommended quantity per square meter : 7 • This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 2.1.3.4 • Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND EDGE. Plants for a more or less open space with an occasional tree or shrub. In principle occasionally some sun. • Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants close to trees or shrubs, but in the sunshine. • Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For rich, well-drained, dry to lightly humid soils. • Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

  13. Allium Christophii • Size: 12/14 cm • Plant: 3 Bulbs Per Sq Ft • Bloom Time: Early Summer • Planting Depth: 3-4" • Height: 24" • Zone: 4-9 • Exposure: Sunny

  14. Wild Hyacinth Camassia Quamash • Symbol: CAQU2 • Group: Monocot • Family: Liliaceae • Duration: Perennial • Growth Habit: Forb/herb • Native Status: • L48 N • CAN N

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  16. Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass • Description: cool season; clump forming - Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah) autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is) • Foliage is light green; medium blade • Width; 25-30 cm (8-10") in height • Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20") tall • Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs ample water; very drought tolerant once established • Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) • Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea 'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus pulchellus • Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups, masses • Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen) • Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once every 2 weeks); • Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40 cm (10-24")

  17. Allium Angulosum (Pyrenaicum) • Easily grown summer flowering plant with deeply keeled deep green leaves. The leaves persist through the flowering period. The flowers in July and August are pale lilac formed in a hemispherical umbel darkening as they mature, about 12” (30cm) tall at flowering. Very hardy and tolerant of acid soils, though does need moist conditions to thrive. From Eastern Russia and grown in Siberia as Mouse Garlic and salted for winter use. The flowers are not very pungent and are very attractive to a great range of insects. Small clumps are supplied for planting about 9” (22cm) apart. Flowers July/Aug 12” (30cm) tall • Planting instructions: • Best in a reasonably sunny and drier spot, the small bulbs planted only 9" (22cm) apart and 1.5” (3cm) deep.

  18. Salvia x Sylvestris 'East Friesland' • A perennial Sage with slender deep blue spikes on 18-inch plants. • * Category: Perennials, Plants • * Hardiness zones: 4 to 9 • * Height: 18 in • * Width: 12 in - 18 in • * Bloom season: Fall • * Bloom color: Blue • Growth Requirements: • * Full Sun, Part Shade • * Dry, Moist, well-drained • * Normal, loamy • Resistance: • * Cold Hardy • * Drought Tolerant • * Heat Tolerant • Additional Characteristics • * Bloom First Year • * Butterfly Lovers • * Easy Care Plants • * Flower • * Long Bloomers • * Rose Companions • Uses • * Beds • * Border • * Cut Flowers • * Ornamental • * Outdoor

  19. Salvia x Hybrid ’Blue Hill' • Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 • Height: 36 in Spread: 18 in • Type: herbaceous perennial • Flowers: Blue, purple • Comments: These hybrids should be grown in full sun and a • well-drained soil. The flower spikes are produced during • the summer and some cultivars may require support. The • flowers may be used in fresh or dried arrangements. The • plant will tolerate some heat and drought but will not • survive wet soil in winter. In northern areas provide • winter protection.

  20. Perovskia Atriplicifolia Russian Sage • Common Name: Russian sage • Zone: 5 to 9 • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial • Family: Lamiaceae • Missouri Native: No • Native: Range: Himalayas, western China • Height: 3 to 5 feet • Spread: 2 to 4 feet • Bloom Time: July - October • Bloom Color: Lavender / blue • Sun: Full sun • Water: Dry to medium • Maintenance: Low

  21. Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grassaka Andropogon scoparius Description: warm season; clump forming Foliage is grey-green; 7mm (1/4") wide; 100 cm (40") in height Flowers late July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48') tall Ideal conditions: full sun to open shade; well drained soil; excessive moisture and fertile soil will cause the tall flower stems to fall over Coldest Zone: Season of interest: August to winter Native to: prairies and open woods, dry fields and hills of North America, from Quebec to Alberta and south to Arizona and Florida Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once every 2 weeks Recommended spacing between plants: 45-90 cm (18-36") Pronounced: Schizachyrium (skits-ah-KEER-ee-um) scoparium (skoh-PAIR-ee-um) • Many ornamental grasses make stunning displays when massed on a large scale. This is particularly true when using Little Bluestem. A mass planting will undulate in the breeze. A group is also excellent as a transition plant when one needs to move from a formal area to a natural field or meadow. The fine foliage and distinctive upright flowers pass through an array of colour changes in the autumn after frost. Little Bluestem retires to shades of red or purple and remains showy into winter. Be sure to cut the dried flowers for a winter bouquet. Place the vase in front of a window so the delicate flowers will be backlit.

  22. Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' Betony • A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crispy green foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early spring. Considered by some authorities to be correctly Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'. Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil pH Neutral, Alkaline, Acid Soil Moisture Average, Moist Care Level Easy Flower Colour Purple Blooming Time Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border, Containers Cut Flower, Deer Resistant Massed Flower Head Size Large Height 45-50 cm 18-20 inches Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium

  23. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather Reed Grass Description: cool season; clump forming Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm (36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200 cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect despite heavy snowfall Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry sandy soil; thrives in clay soil Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3 Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and other perennials, in arrangements Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis 'Summer Sun' Season of interest: June to winter When to plant or divide: early to late spring and early fall When to cut down: in early spring, just before the new growth starts Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once every 2 weeks); further info Recommended spacing between plants: 45-100cm (18-40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROS-tis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah) • This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece and provides wonderful contrast amongst low shrubs and perennials. Often used in naturalized areas, its ultimate size is directly related to the amount of moisture. Even though Calamagrostis can grow in fresh-water bogs, it also does well in drier areas. One of the first grasses to start growing in the spring, C. 'Karl Forester' is an early bloomer, which is an asset in areas with a short growing season. The blossoms change color through the season and remain on the plant until winter snow brings them down. Pick the flowers at different stages of development and create a colorful arrangement. Combine in a vase with rose stems laden with rosehips and place outside your front door. The seeds are sterile, which means the plant won't self-seed. Sways gracefully in the lightest breeze. A row or a mass planting of Karl is spectacular on a windy day! Sometimes misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who would have thought that a grass could win Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl Forester' took the honor.

  24. Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Showers' • The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata are increasingly popular. The feathery texture of the leaves and the profusion of bloom are certainly worthy features. However some of the threadleafs can become wispy and floppy as they age and some are very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden Showers' is able to hold its flower stems tall and sturdy throughout the season. It tends to form a nice size clump, rather than traveling around your garden. And it stays around for several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it is very tolerant of hot, dry weather. Shearing the plants back by about 2/3s, once the initial blooming is finished, will refresh the plant and set new buds. * Zones: 4 - 9 * Colors: Golden Yellow * Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24" * Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall * Exposure: Full Sun * Notes: Benefits from a shearing after the initial bloom fades.

  25. Purple ConeFlower Echinacea Purpurea ' Magnus' • Botanic name: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' • Common name: Purple cone flower • Size: 3 feet high, 1 foot wide • Favored growing conditions: Well drained soil in full sunwill tolerate part shade if the plant gets at least 4 hours of sun including the noon hour when the sun is the strongest. • Flower color: Rose-pink with rusty-orange cone at center. Flowers from mid to late summer. • Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8 Pros: Purple Coneflowers are low-maintenance perennials you can pretty much forget about them from the time they come up until the time they get killed by the first hard frost. They have a long period of bloom, and the seed-heads are attractive as the bloom goes by. 'Magnus' is a good height, and the petals are non-drooping as compared to the species plant. (See photos for comparison) Cons: Echinacea will self-seed with joyous abandonyou will have to joyously weed out the seedlings. Comments: For the best effect, plant Echinacea in large groups (five or more plants) spaced 12 to 18 inches apart. Suggested companion plants: Liatris, daylilies, stokesia, and other mid-summer bloomers. Also good next to Siberian Iris, which bloom earlier.

  26. Hemerocallis x Hybrid ' Sunday Gloves' • Medium sized flowers of a particularly nice shape are very near to a pure white. The flowers can be translucent, they are so light. The flowering stems reach one and a half to two feet. Its season is mid summer.

  27. Purple Prairie Clover Dalea Purpurea • Common Name: purple prairie clover • Zone: 3 to 8 • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial • Family: Fabaceae • Missouri Native: Yes • Native Range: Eastern and central United States • Height: 1 to 3 feet • Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet • Bloom Time: June - August • Bloom Color: Rose/Purple • Sun: Full sun • Water: Medium • Maintenance: Low Bulb’s in Bed 2: Allium Atropurpureum, Allium Christophii, Crocus

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  29. Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland' • A perennial Sage with slender deep blue spikes on 18-inch plants. • Category: Perennials, Plants • Hardiness zones: 4 to 9 • Height: 18 in • Width: 12 in - 18 in • Bloom season: Fall • Bloom color: Blue • Growth Requirements • Full Sun, Part Shade • Dry, Moist, well-drained • Normal Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year Butterfly Lovers Easy Care Plants Flower Long Bloomers Rose Companions Uses Beds Border Cut Flowers Ornamental Outdoor

  30. Nepeta x Hybrid ' Walker's Low Catnip' Landscape habit, uses: front to middle of borders, groundcover, container, cascading over walls or in rock garden, cut flower; attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds; combines well with roses, in front of beebalm, in back of bluish ornamental grasses, shasta daisies; and for an old-fashioned look with foxgloves, German iris, peonies. Other interest: 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year, of the Perennial Plant Association. Little attraction to cats (nor to deer or rabbits), even though related to true catnip (N. cataria) Other culture: in south shear flowers off after bloom for repeat bloom and denser plant; divide in spring if necessary Propagation: plants are sterile so not by seed, spring division, terminal cuttings in summer • Common name: Walker's Low catnip Faassen Nepeta • Family: Lamiaceae, Mint • Height x width: 18" x 18" • Growth rate, habit: moderate north, rapid south and warm climates, loosely arching upright • Foliage: opposite leaves 1-2" long with scalloped edges, widely sagitate (arrow-shaped); gray-green, fragrant • Flowers: lavender-blue, 1-2" long, early summer south and mid-summer north for long period, clustered on upright arching stems • Hardiness: USDA zones 4-7 • Soil: well-drained, tolerates drought once established • Light: full sun, will tolerate part shade in the south • Pests and problems: none significant; possibly leafhoppers, black root rot, wilt, powdery mildew

  31. Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers' • The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata are increasingly popular. The feathery texture of the leaves and the profusion of bloom are certainly worthy features. However some of the threadleafs can become wispy and floppy as they age and some are very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden Showers' is able to hold its flower stems tall and sturdy throughout the season. It tends to form a nice size clump, rather than traveling around your garden. And it stays around for several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it is very tolerant of hot, dry weather. Shearing the plants back by about 2/3s, once the initial blooming is finished, will refresh the plant and set new buds. • Zones: 4 - 9 • * Colors: Golden Yellow • * Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24" • * Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall • * Exposure: Full Sun • * Notes: Benefits from a shearing after the initial bloom fades.

  32. Penstemon Digitalis 'Husker's Red' Beard Tongue • Common Name: beard tongue • Zone: 3 to 8 • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial • Family: Scrophulariaceae • Missouri Native: No • Native Range: None • Height: 2 to 3 feet • Spread: 1 to 2 feet • Bloom Time: April - June • Bloom Color: White • Sun: Full sun • Water: Dry to medium • Maintenance: Medium

  33. Blue Star Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’ • Common Name: blue star • Zone: 4 to 9 • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial • Family: Apocynaceae • Missouri Native: No • Native Range: None • Height: 1 to 1.5 feet • Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot • Bloom Time: April - May • Bloom Color: Blue • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Medium • Maintenance: Low

  34. Sunday Gloves • Medium sized flowers of a particularly nice shape are very near to a pure white. The flowers can be translucent, they are so light. The flowering stems reach one and a half to two feet. Its season is mid summer. • Medium sized flowers of a particularly nice shape are very near to a pure white. The flowers can be translucent, they are so light. The flowering stems reach one and a half to two feet. Its season is mid summer. Bulbs in Bed 3 – Tulip Greigii ‘Toronto’, Tulip Greigii ‘Fur Elise’, Allium Christophii, Allium Atropurpureum, Camassia Cusickii

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  36. Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland' • A perennial Sage with slender deep blue spikes on 18-inch plants. • Category: Perennials, Plants • Hardiness zones: 4 to 9 • Height: 18 in • Width: 12 in - 18 in • Bloom season: Fall • Bloom color: Blue • Growth Requirements • Full Sun, Part Shade • Dry, Moist, well-drained • Normal Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year Butterfly Lovers Easy Care Plants Flower Long Bloomers Rose Companions Uses Beds Border Cut Flowers Ornamental Outdoor

  37. Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many decades. This is a very low maintenance plant. • Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses combined with brilliant red sumac. • Description: warm season; bunch forming • Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16") wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height • Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100 cm (24-40") • Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and heat tolerant • Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) • Season of interest: August to winter • Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth once a month) further info • Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm (20-40") why such a difference? • Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us) heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)

  38. Nepeta x Hybrid ' Walker's Low Catnip' Landscape habit, uses: front to middle of borders, groundcover, container, cascading over walls or in rock garden, cut flower; attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds; combines well with roses, in front of beebalm, in back of bluish ornamental grasses, shasta daisies; and for an old-fashioned look with foxgloves, German iris, peonies. Other interest: 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year, of the Perennial Plant Association. Little attraction to cats (nor to deer or rabbits), even though related to true catnip (N. cataria) Other culture: in south shear flowers off after bloom for repeat bloom and denser plant; divide in spring if necessary Propagation: plants are sterile so not by seed, spring division, terminal cuttings in summer • Common name: Walker's Low catnip/ Faassen Nepeta • Family: Lamiaceae, Mint • Height x width: 18" x 18" • Growth rate, habit: moderate north, rapid south and warm climates, loosely arching upright • Foliage: opposite leaves 1-2" long with scalloped edges, widely sagitate (arrow-shaped); gray-green, fragrant • Flowers: lavender-blue, 1-2" long, early summer south and mid-summer north for long period, clustered on upright arching stems • Hardiness: USDA zones 4-7 • Soil: well-drained, tolerates drought once established • Light: full sun, will tolerate part shade in the south • Pests and problems: none significant; possibly leafhoppers, black root rot, wilt, powdery mildew

  39. Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers' • The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata are increasingly popular. The feathery texture of the leaves and the profusion of bloom are certainly worthy features. However some of the threadleafs can become wispy and floppy as they age and some are very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden Showers' is able to hold its flower stems tall and sturdy throughout the season. It tends to form a nice size clump, rather than traveling around your garden. And it stays around for several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it is very tolerant of hot, dry weather. Shearing the plants back by about 2/3s, once the initial blooming is finished, will refresh the plant and set new buds. • Zones: 4 - 9 • * Colors: Golden Yellow • * Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24" • * Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall • * Exposure: Full Sun • * Notes: Benefits from a shearing after the initial bloom fades.

  40. Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’ Blue Star • Common Name: blue star • Zone: 4 to 9 • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial • Family: Apocynaceae • Missouri Native: No • Native Range: None • Height: 1 to 1.5 feet • Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot • Bloom Time: April - May • Bloom Color: Blue • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Medium • Maintenance: Low

  41. Yarrow Achillea x Hybrid 'Altgold' • Common name: Yarrow • Family: Asteraceae, Aster • Height x width: 6-36" x 2-5' • Growth rate: moderate to fast • Foliage: green or gray-green, deeply divided like ferns, often with heavy spicy odor • Flowers: flat-topped corymbs, outer flowers female, inner flowers male and female, various colors • Hardiness: zones 3-5 to 8-9 • Soil: most if well-drained • Light: sun • Pests and problems: beetles, mites • Landscape habit, uses: borders, containers, massing • Other interest: good for cut or dried flowers, cut when pollen is visible for best vase life; named after Achilles who supposedly used millefolium species for soldiers' wounds • Other culture: some species may be invasive (roots) in some situations except for clump-formers; in zones 7 and warmer plants may get spindly and need staking Propagation: seeds, division, cuttings Species: filipendulina(phil-i-pen-du-lee' nah)--Fern-leaf Yarrow, zones 3-8, 3-5' x 3', flat yellow flowers 3-4" across in summer, foliage is generally green and deeply cut as in ferns, forms clumps grandifolia(gran-di-fol' ee-ah)--White Yarrow, zones 5-8, 2-4' x 2', flat white flowers 3-4" across in summer, gray-green and lacey 9" leaves, clump-forming millefolium(mill-i-fol' ee-um)--Common Yarrow, zones 3-9, 1-2' x 5', flat flowers white to cerise red, dark green deeply cut foliage, spreads 1-2' per year, used in medieval Europe as a toothache remedy and instead of hops in ale, variable from seed, hybrids with taygetea form Galaxy series ptarmica(tar-mi-ka')--Sneezewort, zones 2-9, 1-2' x 1', white flowers in early summer, dark green linear non-dissected leaves, aggressive in good soils, leaves and roots made into a powder in Victorian England and used as substitute for snuff (hence the common name)

  42. Little Bluestem Schizachyrium Scoparium • Common name: Little bluestem • Description: warm season; clump forming • Foliage: - green; narrow; 100 cm (40") tall • Flowers: - July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48") tall • Conditions: full sun to open shade; tolerates a wide range of soil conditions; drought tolerant

  43. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather Reed Grass Description: cool season; clump forming Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm (36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200 cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect despite heavy snowfall Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry sandy soil; thrives in clay soil Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3 Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and other perennials, in arrangements Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis 'Summer Sun' Season of interest: June to winter When to plant or divide: early to late spring and early fall When to cut down: in early spring, just before the new growth starts Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once every 2 weeks); further info Recommended spacing between plants: 45-100cm (18-40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROS-tis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah) • This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece and provides wonderful contrast amongst low shrubs and perennials. Often used in naturalized areas, its ultimate size is directly related to the amount of moisture. Even though Calamagrostis can grow in fresh-water bogs, it also does well in drier areas. One of the first grasses to start growing in the spring, C. 'Karl Forester' is an early bloomer, which is an asset in areas with a short growing season. The blossoms change color through the season and remain on the plant until winter snow brings them down. Pick the flowers at different stages of development and create a colorful arrangement. Combine in a vase with rose stems laden with rosehips and place outside your front door. The seeds are sterile, which means the plant won't self-seed. Sways gracefully in the lightest breeze. A row or a mass planting of Karl is spectacular on a windy day! Sometimes misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who would have thought that a grass could win Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl Forester' took the honor.

  44. Betony Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border, Containers Cut Flower, Deer Resistant Massed Flower Head Size Large Height 45-50 cm 18-20 inches Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium • A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crispy green foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early spring. Considered by some authorities to be correctly Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'. Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil pH Neutral, Alkaline, Acid Soil Moisture Average, Moist Care Level Easy Flower Colour Purple Blooming Time Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer

  45. Hemerocallis x Hybrid 'Chicago Apache' • The flowers of 'Chicago Apache' are a rich, dark red and are often of a rounded form. Plants are tall at three feet. The length of the flowering season will be very long on well-established plants that are given copious amounts of water. Flowering will begin in July and continue into autumn.

  46. Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’ • Height Foliage: 19.5 cm • Area of spread: 21.5 cm • Color foliage: Green RHS-CC 137A • Color flower: Yellow-green RHS-CC 145C • Shape flower: Rotate • Flowering period: August and September • Continuous blooming: Yes • Fragrant: Yes, faint • Soil: Normal • Location: Sun • Added value: Unique flower colours, very strong, short flower stems • Hardy Zones: 3-9 • Pot culture: Yes Bulbs in bed 4 : Allium Christophii, Crocus vernus mixed

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  48. Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland' • A perennial Sage with slender deep blue spikes on 18-inch plants. • Category: Perennials, Plants • Hardiness zones: 4 to 9 • Height: 18 in • Width: 12 in - 18 in • Bloom season: Fall • Bloom color: Blue • Growth Requirements • Full Sun, Part Shade • Dry, Moist, well-drained • Normal Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year Butterfly Lovers Easy Care Plants Flower Long Bloomers Rose Companions Uses Beds Border Cut Flowers Ornamental Outdoor

  49. Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’ • Height Foliage: 19.5 cm • Area of spread: 21.5 cm • Color foliage: Green RHS-CC 137A • Color flower: Yellow-green RHS-CC 145C • Shape flower: Rotate • Flowering period: August and September • Continuous blooming: Yes • Fragrant: Yes, faint • Soil: Normal • Location: Sun • Added value: Unique flower colours, very strong, short flower stems • Hardy Zones: 3-9 • Pot culture: Yes Bulbs in bed 4 : Allium Christophii, Crocus vernus mixed

  50. Allium Angulosum ‘ Summer Beauty’ • Genus/Common Name: • Allium/ Ornamental Onion • Size: 18"-20" tall x 8" wide • Plant zone(s): 4-9 • Sun/Shade: full sun/partial shade Highly attractive ornamental onion of extended seasonal interest. From 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.

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