BOTANICAL NAME: Abelia grandiflora
COMMON NAME: Glossy Abelia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: Upright, bushy, Arching, accent, background
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, purplish-magenta, rosy pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us-ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH average, moist, fertile
Propagation: stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Lists several species - floribunda, grandiflora, chinensis, schumanii, and triflora. A good shade shrub, wide range in size
depending on species. Hardy in this area. Long blooming summer to fall.
Southern Living Garden Book - needs selective pruning, listed only to lower south zone.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/1/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes ?
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
Don't know what happened to the original entry here. Guessing on date.
5/31/97 - lots of new upright growth this year.
6/28/97 - starting to bloom
8/22/97 - blooming through the summer
10/21/97 - did some light pruning to shape the plant, still very nice, but blooms are gone
3/23/98 - lush full growth
6/27/98 - has had some sparse blooms
1998 summary - This plant has established itself very well. Needs a little shaping and pruning before spring.
1999 summary - declined some in late summer, lost some foliage. Did some light pruning to make more appealing shape
2000 summary - very attractive bush with sparse blooms, but pretty arching branches.
Results for Abutilon x 'Yucca Do' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McClain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
6/12/00 - cutting has apparently rooted well, with new leaves.
7/2/00 - planted out in area 7
2000 summary - this grew amazingly fast, from an unrooted twig in May to about 8 foot tall and was blooming in November.
BOTANICAL NAME: Acaena microphylla
COMMON NAME: New Zealand Burr
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Bidi-bidi
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: , groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, not showy
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: NSL
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: seed
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MOODY - A cultivar is 'Blue Haze'. Resembles wild strawberry. Mat forming. Can be grown as alpine lawn.
SHADY OAKS - dense low growing ground cover of evergreen foliage and colorful burr-shaped seed heads in late summer. Blooms
June to August, quick growing, excellent rock garden plants, drought tolerant, dislikes wet soil.
EXPERT - easy to grow, tolerant of poor dry soil, cannot take waterlogged ground, spreads rapidly, flowers are
insignificant, but seed heads are often showy and colorful.
http://farmboys.com/tlcn/perenn/descript/acmi100.htm - A new introduction for the rockery. Beautiful. The flowers are quite
inconspicuous but are followed by very colorful red-spiny seed pods (the "bur" part of the common name). Will
thrieve in moist or dry soils. Give a winter mulch in very cold climates (above zone 6). Native of New Zealand.
http://www.jdsgardens.com/acae.htm - New Zealand Burr
Summer flowering sub-shrubs and perennials, evergreen.. Grown for their leaves, colored burs and as ground cover. Tight
rounded heads of small flowers. Good for rock gardens.
microphylla zones 3-9
Blooms: June thru August
Height: 4"
Location: Full sun to part shade Well drained soil
Uses: Fast spreaders
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DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Shady Oaks $4.39
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
4 inch fast spreading ground cover, sun to light shade, well drained to dry soil. Planted in area 4 to start ground cover
stock.
6/9/97 - it is still healthy looking but not spreading rapidly. Should be in a good location.
6/23/97 - continual rain and heat causing some browning of foliage.
7/17/97 - appears this could not take the heat
8/22/97 - no evidence of life at all
9/14/97 - need to order replacement
10/4/97 - received replacement from Shady Oaks and planted in Area 13
2/7/98 - healthy in new location
8/4/98 - was growing well until hot weather came then it died quickly
BOTANICAL NAME: Acalypha sp.
COMMON NAME: Copper Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Rick says this is a large leaf copper plant from South America
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Results for Acalypha sp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
6/3/00 - planted in area 27
6/12/00 - possibly this is A. wilkesiana 'Macrophylla' described as "large leaves, each differently variegated with bronze,
copper, red, cream and yellow blotches".
2000 summary - I did not care for this at all, probably was killed by freeze.
BOTANICAL NAME: Acanthus mollis
COMMON NAME: Bear's Breeches
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Clump, Groundcover, Dried Arrangements
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white or lilac-pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us-cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH avg, moist, rich
Propagation: Division in spring, root cuttings, or seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
Mollis means "soft". Schenk says it takes light to full shade. The leaves are models for Corinthian columns. "Grows as a
weed and a moral among those columns fallen in ruins." Needs a temperate climate, cool shady location.
GARDEN COMPANION: Large, glossy green leaves are highly ornamental and create a tropical appearance. Flowers are pale
lavender and borne on long, slender flower spikes. This is a tender perennial which prefers a cool, moist soil but will
tolerate sunny and dry conditions also, making it a popular choice for coastal gardens. The variety 'Latifolius' has larger
leaves and is hardier. Effective companion plantings include bamboo and large-leafed ferns. You will need to bait for slugs
and snails. Remember to plant where this rampant grower can be confined. Roots travel underground, making it difficult to
eradicate. Sow seeds directly into your garden bed as this perennial does not like to be transplanted.
SL- Also warns that it is difficult to eridicate due to traveling roots. Division from Oct-Mar.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/23/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
2/10/97 - healthy through the winter
8/28/97 - damaged a little during tree removal but okay
2/14/98 - very healthy looking now
5/27/98 - Healthy foliage, no indication of blooms.
1998 summary - declined during the summer, and never bloomed.
1999 summary - was damaged by hail and declined this year. No problem here with the "rampant roots" described by others.
Still has not bloomed, but has attractive foliage when the plant is healthy.
3/26/00 - dug up plant and took two divisions and potted up. Transplanted main plant to area 25, T73 area. May have been a
mistake because plant immediately wilted and as I have read, these do not transplant well.
2000 summary - after a decline, it has come back.
BOTANICAL NAME: Acanthus montanus
COMMON NAME: Alligator Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: NSL
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Acanthus montanus at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $4.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
11/7/98 - healthy
3/18/99 - dormant? died back after January freeze
4/16/99 - starting to come back
7/23/99 - has come back strong and healthy
9/24/99 - this plant has established well now and has gotten much bigger.
3/26/00 - dug up plant from area 25, took two divisions and replanted main plant to area 2
2000 summary - grew quite well in filtered shade, froze back completely in December.
BOTANICAL NAME: Acer palmatum dissectum
COMMON NAME: Japanese Maple
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: tree (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Acer palmatum dissectum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Master Gardener Tour gift
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
2000 summary - plant was poorly shaped but I staked it to attempt to straighten it out.
Notes and images for Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
BOTANICAL NAME: Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
COMMON NAME: Japanese Maple
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: tree (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Ornamental, Foliage
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us-cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- lists 'Crimson Queen', small shrubby with finely cut reddish leaves that hold color all summer.
Garden Companion - This striking tree grows in many forms, from a low mound to a broad, round-headed tree. Brilliant red,
orange or yellow fall color. Grow in partial shade in hot summer areas. Excellent ornamental tree for entryways, specimen
plant or patio tree. This species is resistant to oak-root fungus. Dwarf forms reach from 6 to 10 feet. Provides a lovely
background for azaleas and ferns or as an accent plant or bonsai planting. Pruning is rarely needed due to its natural
branching growth pattern. 'Atropurpureum' is pictured.
HORTICULTURE - 3/96 - Article on Japanese Maples includes 'Crimson Queen'. 9 ft tall and 12 ft wide. Retains exceptional
deep burgundy red leaf color throughout the summer, grows into a regal cascading tree with finely dissected leaves that lend
a soft, delicate texture.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/9/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $85.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Good sized plant in 3 gallon pot, planted in new area above waterfall.
1998 summary - plant did not put on much new growth and seemed to need more sun. Leaves dropped but green buds indicate
still alive. Moved to lower more open area.
4/17/99 - Finally it has leafed out and is looking great.
1999 summary - very slow growing but attractive shape and leaf color. Seems to be in the perfect spot now.
3/29/00 - deciduous, fully leafed out in mid March this year. New leaves are true to the "crimson" name.
2000 summary - well established now, slow growing but it is a beautiful landscape plant.
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea chrysocoma
COMMON NAME: Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Siskiyou - Soft olive-green foliage covered with a fine white fur, aromatic. From Dalmatia.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - this seemed to be doing fine until the heat of the summer cooked it. Have not dug up yet on the slim hope that
there may be some life in the roots underground.
*3/5/96 - Some new growth, could be Achillea, but I doubt it.
*3/24/96 - gave up on this and planted Eidelweis in its place
*Perhaps I owe this another try. It was planted late in the spring and did not have a chance to establish itself before
summer set in. Also, 1995 was an especially wet summer here.
Notes and images for Achillea filipendulina 'Coranation Gold'
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea filipendulina 'Coranation Gold'
COMMON NAME: Fern-Leaf Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yellow Yarrow
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Culinary, Cutting Bed, Fragrance, Border,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Well-Drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- A. filipendulina is less successfule in Gulf Coast area than A. millefolium.
This perennial is grown for its lacy, fern-like foliage and large, flat flower heads of white to bright yellow. It is drought
resistant and will tolerate average to poor soil, making it a good choice for a problem spot in the garden as well as in the
border. Removing the faded flower heads will promote better flowering. Flowers in their peak may be cut and hung to dry.
They are very popular in dried floral arrangements. You will find that this may become an invasive plant but it is easy to
divide and is fun to share with your gardening friends. For best results, divide every 3 to 5 years in early spring or autumn
or you may also propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer. If you are sowing seeds, do not cover them as they need
light to germinate.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/3/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.89
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/25/96 - this is just barely alive, was overshadowed by the Nicotiana
2/10/97 - this one apparently did not survive. Could be mixed up with Parker's Variety.
Notes and images for Achillea hybrid 'Parker's Variety'
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea hybrid 'Parker's Variety'
COMMON NAME: Fern Leaf Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us-ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Well-Drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Achillea hybrid 'Parker's Variety' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/22/96 - planted
8/25/96 - One of these is left, and just barely alive
3/20/97 - Bluestone replacement planted back in Area 7
7/18/97 - was set back by heavy rains in June, but has survived.
8/22/97 - barely surviving heat and rain
2/14/98 - appears to be surviving
5/18/98 - very tall and starting to form blooms
7/27/98 - tall weedy yellow blooms before wet weather returned
1998 summary - apparently died back during the summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea hybrid 'Snow Sport'
COMMON NAME: Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 16
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Well-Drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - a refined sparkling white Milfoil. Heavily flowers in the summer with deep green fern-like foliage.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone - field testing for company
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Planted in #7
5/18/97 - blooming well, on tall stalks, much taller than the 16 inches listed by Bluestone. Blooms continued through June.
7/18/97 - this seemed to tolerate the heavy rains and hot weather better than the other Yarrows.
8/22/97 - stopped blooming with the summer heat and rain but it is definitely the most healthy looking of the Yarrows
10/24/97 - no further blooming but very healthy looking
2/14/98 - healthy looking plants
5/2/98 - blooming for the past week or so.
7/27/98 - cut back
9/27/98 - barely alive, transplanted to Area 25 top
11/6/98 - very small but fresh green growth
3/18/99 - this has taken hold and spread, forming flower buds now.
5/2/99 - blooming profusely
9/24/99 - declined some over summer but overall healthy
3/27/00 - tall and starting to bloom.
2000 summary - grew well in this location
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea millefolium
COMMON NAME: Common Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Stem cuttings, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A hardy and vigorous perennial with fern-like, dark green leaves and flat heads of brightly colored flowers. Prefers a sunny
spot with well-drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. 'Fire King' and 'Cerise Queen' are cultivars which
boast vivid red flowers.
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Results for Achillea millefolium at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/3/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.89
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
6/22/96 - blooming
8/25/96 - Very healthy looking, but not blooming
2/10/97 - Darker green foliage and more upright habit than 'Summer Pastels' which is planted right next to it.
3/13/97 - starting to bloom, profuse blooms thru 5/31/97
7/18/97 - this too was affected by continual rains. I dug up pieces and tried to restart. Many of the roots were rotted,
but I have trimmed them off and added course sand to the soil before replanting.
8/22/97 - barely any of this still alive now
9/14/97 - I believe this may have completely died back
10/24/97 - did not make it
Notes and images for Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
COMMON NAME: Common Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Cutting Bed, Dried Arrangements
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Stem cuttings, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A hardy and vigorous perennial with fern-like, dark green leaves and flat heads of brightly colored flowers. Prefers a sunny
spot with well-drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. 'Fire King' and 'Cerise Queen' are cultivars which
boast vivid red flowers.
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Results for Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $4.59
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
5/18/96 - just starting to bloom, continues thru June
8/25/96 - This did not survive.
Notes and images for Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'
COMMON NAME: Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Ivory, Orange, Purple, Scarlet, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Well-Drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Achillea 'Summer Pastels Mix'. Mix of pastel colors. Millefolium type, for full sun. Seed
grown. Culture: very well drained soil in sunny, airy location. Not recommended for areas with high summer rainfall or poor
winter drainage. Zones 3- 8.
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Results for Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$4.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/22/96 - planted
5/28/96 - started to bloom, continued thru the summer.
8/25/96 - still looking very healthy and has a few blooms, all are creamy white
2/10/97 - this is the most vigorous and spreading of all the Achillea's I have planted. Medium green foliage.
3/13/97 - starting to bloom, sparse blooms
5/31/97 - this one bothered by wet weather more than the others, much has died back, but still plenty of new growth as well.
6/9/97 - Dug up all the spreading pieces and replanted in a clump. This Achillea, unlike all the others, seems almost
invasive the way it pops up all over the garden.
7/18/97 - was nearly gone, due to continual rains in June. Is still alive but not nearly as healthy as before.
10/24/97 - replanted several surviving pieces and now it is growing very well
2/14/98 - healthy
5/18/98 - no blooms
9/27/98 - no blooms all summer, a few starts still alive, transplanted to Area 25 upper part.
11/6/98 - no sign of life
Notes and images for Achillea ptarmica 'Ballerina'
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea ptarmica 'Ballerina'
COMMON NAME: Sneezewort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yarrow
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Well-Drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - A. ptarmica hybrid, short, douple white flowers
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modop/00000039.html - Achillea ptarmica--Sneezewort Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Height: 2 ft Spacing: 12 in Type: herbaceous perennial Flowers: White Comments: A vigorous and spreading plant with
the finely textured leaves of other achillea. The flowers, however, are white and round. These can be used as cut flowers.
Cultivar: 'Snow Sport' - Snowy, white flowers. 'The Pearl' - Pure white flowers. References for cultivars: Walters
Gardens 1997, White Flower Farm 1997.
http://www.willowpondnursery.com/sbp01.htm - zone 3-8 Achillea ptarmica 'Ballerina' 20" stems bear small double pristine
white flowers all summer. Likes full sun and good drainage.
http://www.budsgarden.com/pp-w-5.html - Achillia ptarmica 'The Pearl' or 'Ballerina" Z. 3-9, Ht. 2.5' (75 cm.) You would not
beleive that this is an achillea if you saw it. Tiny white pompoms cluster in dense sprays over dark green foliage. Has a
good light feel, but denser than gypsophilia. Very attractive, easy to grow, spreader.
http://www.discoveredmonton.com/Devonian/getgro9.html - Achillea ptarmica or `Sneezewort' is a strongly growing rhizomatous
plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has simple linear to lance-shaped, pinnatifid, dark green, finely-toothed leaves
and bears on 60 cm stems loose corymbs 2 to 10 cm across of white flowerheads during the summer months. In good, fertile
soil this species may become somewhat aggressive. There are several good cultivars available (e.g., `Ballerina', `Boule de
Neige' = `Schneeball' = `The Pearl' - this is the most popular cultivar and bears in profusion double, white flowers on 10 cm
stems, `Perry's White').
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DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/10/97 - this had some blooms shortly after planting. Looks healthy.
4/26/97 - a few blooms and healthy growth
5/2/97 - now blooming very nicely, this is an exceptional Achillea
5/31/97 - continues to have very profuse little button blooms. Nice.
6/23/97 - daily rain and heat has caused die back with all Achillea
7/17/97 - drier weather is helping, it seems to be coming back now
8/22/97 - this has almost completely died back now with all the wet weather.
9/14/97 - appears to be gone now, need to order replacement
9/19/97 - replacement on spring back order with Bluestone
3/19/98 - planted two in T06
5/1/98 - just starting to bloom, much taller than I remembered original
8/23/98 - this is barely alive here and should be doing well. a few sparse blooms, thin foliage
11/7/98 - did not survive - replacement on order from Bluestone.
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
9/22/99 - did not survive summer
9/29/99 - CREDIT FROM BLUESTONE
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted 3 in new part of area 5
7/19/99 - this has been a disappointment so far, sparse blooms and declining in wet weather.
9/24/99 - died out completely, I must give up on this one.
9/29/99 - CREDIT FROM BLUESTONE
Results for Achillea spp. 'Moonshine' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/10/97 - very healthy growth. Greyish-green and coarser textured foliage than other Achillea's.
5/18/97 - just starting to bloom on tall stalks, continued through June
7/18/97 - this was nearly dead, but I pulled up remains, trimmed off rotted roots and replanted in better drainage.
8/22/97 - tried to salvage some of this are replant but it apparently did not make it.
9/14/97 - gone
Notes and images for Achillea taygatea 'Debutante'
BOTANICAL NAME: Achillea taygatea 'Debutante'
COMMON NAME: Yarrow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- says 'Debutante' is a cultivar of A. millifolium
Dense satin textured flowers in unique colors.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Achillea taygetea 'Debutante Mix'. New colors including beige, pale lavender, various shades
of red and pink, etc. Foliage like A. millefolium. Seed grown. Not recommended for areas with high summer rainfall or poor
winter drainage. Requires excellent drainage and a sunny, airy exposure. Zones 3-8.
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Results for Achillea taygatea 'Debutante' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/3/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.89
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/25/96 - Beautiful healthy foliage, but no blooms. Nice clumping habit.
2/10/97 - Very nice foliage. Healthy and compact clump.
5/31/97 - looks very nice again this year but not blooming
6/28/97 - this one was affected by the daily rains and in most of the foliage has died.
7/18/97 - this was nearly dead, but I pulled up remains, trimmed off rotted roots and replanted in better drainage.
8/22/97 - tried to salvage this but apparently did not survive
9/14/97 - gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Acnistus australis
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48-72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: NSL
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - fast growing, Datura-like lavender to white bells.
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Results for Acnistus australis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/9/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Maradee Cryer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted in front of garage
1998 summary - did not survive
3/5/00 - found plant near tag and if this is the same plant, it may have survived after all. Replanted in area 7.
9/18/00 - This was not the right plant, apparently a weed. Discarded.
BOTANICAL NAME: Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
COMMON NAME: grassy leaved sweet flag
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: A. gramineus 'pusillus'
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: n/a, insignificant
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: sun or shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , very moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Grows in any climate, a grassy tuft dark green or variegated, will grow in full shade or full sun. Needs moisture, or even
will grow in shallow water. Niche recommends this in full sun ($5.50) zones 5 to 10. It needs wet conditions.
Plant Delights sells 11 different cultivars of A. gramineus, plus a variegated Acorus calamus. Evergreen accent plants with
unique color variations. Flowers are insignificant.
LAWRENCE - lists as a RG plant. 'Variegatus' and 'Pusillus'
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Results for Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Alan Hunt
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
1999 summary - has established well, a more compact grass and slower spreading than most.
7/1/00 - moved to patio garden with other ornamental grasses.
BOTANICAL NAME: Adenophora lilifolia
COMMON NAME: Ladybells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Root cuttings, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- lists only to middle south.
Purple-blue nodding flower bells from late summer into the fall. Light green foliage supported by dark stems has stately
vertical effect. Chinese native, plant in groups for best effect. Not fussy as to soil type.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Blooming 5/15/95.
10/1/95 - Plant deteriorated during the summer, but is still alive.
10/9/95 - Now I'm getting a fall bloom from this.
12/15/95 - This is blooming nicely now, while most else is on decline.
12/31/95 - still getting some blooms, even after we had the 20's temps.
3/27/96 - new growth has emerged, and looking healthy
2/10/97 - very few if any blooms last year. Need to consider starting over with this. Possibly move it to new area 14
10/24/97 - pulled them all up and potted up in greenhouse. Seems to be doing okay
3/28/98 - planted 3 in trough garden
4/19/98 - plants are really "taking off", growing well in their new location.
8/23/98 - bloomed earlier in summer, but not profuse. Plant looks ragged.
11/7/98 - fair condition
9/24/99 - not sure if this is alive or not
3/27/00 - seems to be some of this still alive.
2000 summary - not thriving
BOTANICAL NAME: Adenophora stricta confusa
COMMON NAME: Ladybells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Root cuttings, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- lists only to upper and middle south (not lower or coastal). Full sun or light shade. Long lived and resent being moved
once established.
COX - Says rich moist soil, z 3-9, bloom July-Aug, 2 1/2 ft, full sun to part shade, resents being moved.
White Flower Farms - same as above, "evenly moist", "Southern gardeners may find that a little goes a long way. If plants
spread beyond their bounds, the excess can be spaded up in spring."
GC - An excellent blue-flowering perennial that is happy in full sun or part shade. This is a graceful and stately addition
to the perennial border and is easy to grow from seeds. The seeds of this plant are very fine and should be mixed with sand
to make distribution easier. Do not cover the seeds, but gently press them into the soil. Keep your seed bed consistently
moist and do not allow to dry out. Prefers rich, well-drained, not over-dry soil. The roots of this perennial do not like to
be disturbed and are not able to be divided or moved without damaging the plant.
MOBOT - lists as a subspecies of A. stricta. (A. stricta subsp. confusa (Nannf. in Hand.-Mazz.) Hong, 1983)
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DATE PLANTED: 3/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: White Flower Farms 6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
30 inches. Pick location carefully, because this does not like to be moved. Needs moist location in full sun to part
shade, 30 inches high and spreading.
3/4/97 - planted above retaining wall on right end
8/22/97 - may have died, no longer visible
9/14/97 - looks like it might be coming back
10/6/97 - White Flower sent replacement, planted next to original
2/14/98 - both are growing well, but replacement is superb.
3/31/98 - replacement plant is tall and about to bloom.
4/19/98 - blooming profusely, beautiful, lasted to end of April
5/24/98 - blooming again
7/27/98 - may have died in heat and wet weather the last two weeks.
1998 summary - finicky, but very nice. I managed to save a few divisions and they are growing well.
1999 summary - bloomed briefly in the spring, then disappeared. Might have died out, since it is supposedly a short-lived
plant.
2000 summary - evidently it is gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Adiantum capillus-veneris
COMMON NAME: Southern Maidenhair
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Venus' Hair Fern, A. Chilense
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: N/A, N/A
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , N/A
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade to fairly sunny
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, moist, humusy
Propagation: division or spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
DIGEST - Good on limestone in mild climate. Likes alkaline soil. Semi-hardy. Deciduous.
FERNS - Mentions cultivar 'Imbricatum' (Green Petticoats) and includes pictures. Says it is known commercially in US as A.
chilense. a/k/a Venus' Hair Fern, tolerates low light and makes a good house plant. Widespread throughout the world in
tropical areas.
PD- Adiantum capillus-veneris ( Southern Maidenhair Fern )Light Shade 12" tall Zone: 7-10, probably colder Origin: USA
This wonderful, vigorous, but slowly spreading deciduous native has hundreds of small triangular leaves on wiry black stems,
giving a delicate airy appearance. Our form of this fine fern is from the garden of our friend Nancy Swell in Richmond,
Virginia.
FLORA of CAROLINAS - found in shady calcareous slopes, masonry, rocks and shell marl banks, NC, SC, VA, GA, FL, AL, TN, KY
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FL Wild - It is occasional, often on vertical surfaces, of moist limestone hammocks, lime sinks, and crevices of old masonry
of central and northern Florida and other southeastern states.
Fern Encyclopaedia- named cultivars include 'Banksianum', 'Fimbriatum', 'Imbricatum', & 'Scintila'
TIME LIFE - Maidenhair ferns are surrounded by legend. Some hold that the fern has power to restore, thicken or even curl
hair, and according to a German tale, this type of plant originated when a maiden fell over a cliff after her lover turned
into a wolf; a spring appeared where she fell and her hair turned into a fern. Today these ferns are especially prized for
their
delicate, airy foliage growing singly or in tufts along slender, branching stems. Tiny leaf buds unfurl into wedge-shaped
green leaflets, 1/4 to 1/2 inch across, that are carried on wiry, glossy black stalks.
The southern maidenhair sends up tufts of elongated oval fronds 6 to 20 inches long that form lacy, drooping canopies of
thin, almost translucent evergreen leaflets. Rosy maidenhair forms dense clumps of 8- to 16-inch evergreen fronds. The tiny
leaf buds and young leaflets are rose colored, turning green as they mature. A. macrophyllum grows a foot tall with 3-inch
leaflets. The 10- to 20-inch stalks of the northern maidenhair fern carry 8- to 15-inch circular or horseshoe-shaped fronds
parallel to the ground. The leaflets are green when young, turning blue-green when mature. The fronds die back after frost
but the plant survives. The silver-dollar fern has enormous oval leaflets 3 to 4 inches long and so wide at their bases that
the leaflet pairs overlap where they join the stalk. Young growth is red like that of rosy maidenhair. Delta maidenhair ferns
are evergreens 9 to 18 inches high with stiff, erect fronds that are used by florists for cut greens. The small variety
'Pacific Maid' has large, satiny leaflets, each divided into two or three segments that crowd one another and overlap to give
the fern a thick, fluffy appearance. The basic species of the delicate maidenhair fern is seldom grown, but A. tenerum
'Wrightii', the fan maidenhair, is a popular evergreen variety with upright, gracefully arching fronds up to 20 inches long.
The fan-shaped, overlapping leaflets turn from pink to light green. Diamond maidenhair grows 1 1/2 to 3 feet
tall; its leaflets are diamond shaped, 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide.
HOW TO GROW. Outdoors, grow the northern maidenhair fern in Zones 3-8; the southern, rosy and delta maidenhairs in Zones
7-10; and the silver-dollar fern, A. macrophyllum, the fan maidenhair and the diamond maidenhair in Zones 9 and 10. Choose
barely moist locations in light shade. Southern and fan maidenhairs grow best in more alkaline soils with a pH of 7.0 to 8.0;
tuck them into shady moist pockets among limestone rocks, along masonry walls or next to walks. All of the others grow best
in acid soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5; use them in rock gardens or as border plants. In preparing new beds, use 1 part
garden loam, 1 part builder's sand and 2 parts leaf mold or peat moss. For southern and fan maidenhairs, add 2 tablespoons of
ground limestone per cubic foot of soil. Remove yellowed fronds from evergreen species in fall and winter; remove dead
fronds from the deciduous northern maidenhair in early spring, just before new growth unfolds.
Indoors, maidenhairs do best as terrarium plants because they need 60 per cent or more humidity to thrive, though rosy
maidenhair will tolerate less. They can also be grown in uncovered pots in such humid rooms as kitchens and bathrooms.
Maidenhair ferns do best in bright, indirect sunlight. Provide temperatures of 50_ to 60_ at night and 70_ to 80_ by day.
Keep the ferns moist but not soggy and water less during the winter resting periods. Maidenhair ferns do best when their
roots crowd their pots. When repotting, select a pot only one size larger or prune the roots severely and reuse the
same pot. Use a mixture of 1 part packaged potting soil, 1 part peat moss or leaf mold and 1 part builder's sand. Add 2
tablespoons of bone meal to each gallon of soil mix; also add 1 tablespoon of ground limestone per gallon of mix for southern
or fan maidenhairs. If older clumps in the center of a pot die, divide and repot healthy portions. Fertilize twice a
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Results for Adiantum capillus-veneris at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/5/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
*This has been very slow to establish itself, but is doing fairly well now.
*10/29/96 - Healthy new growth, seems to be moving (as expected) more along the limerocks where the pH would be higher.
3/17/97 - reworked bed and added some crushed limestone.
8/28/97 - these are thriving now.
10/30/97 - declined in dry weather
2/8/98 - alive and healthy, but not increasing very much
5/18/98 - thriving now
1998 summary - performed very well and looked good all year.
1999 summary - problem free and attractive plant
2000 summary - suffered from dry weather this year, but still a very pretty fern.
BOTANICAL NAME: Adiantum hispidulum
COMMON NAME: Rosy Maidenhair
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Rough Maidenhair, Five-Finger Jack
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-14
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: N/A, N/A
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , N/A
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly acid, moist, humusy
Propagation: division or spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- does not list as hardy in the coastal south.
MICKEL - Short creeping rhizome, graceful fronds. Naturalized on clay banks and old walls in Louisiana to southern Georgia
and Northern Florida. Native of Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Easy cultivation.
TL - Maidenhair ferns are surrounded by legend. Some hold that the fern has power to restore, thicken or even curl hair, and
according to a German tale, this type of plant originated when a maiden fell over a cliff after her lover turned into a wolf;
a spring appeared where she fell and her hair turned into a fern. Today these ferns are especially prized for their
delicate, airy foliage growing singly or in tufts along slender, branching stems. Tiny leaf buds unfurl into wedge-shaped
green leaflets, 1/4 to 1/2 inch across, that are carried on wiry, glossy black stalks. Rosy maidenhair forms dense clumps of
8- to 16-inch evergreen fronds. The tiny leaf buds and young leaflets are rose colored, turning green as they mature.
FERNS - Native to Australia, NZ, Africa & Asia.
SCHENK - Deciduous
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DATE PLANTED: 1/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tommy gave me from photo shoot.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
*Potted and placed in greenhouse. Not sure which species this is, but similar looking to the A. trichomanes or A.
raddianum.
*1995 - in back center island
*12/7/95 - not sure about the species name. There are several Maidenhair species and the plant tag did not really identify
this.
*12/31/95 - survived 20's temps, some pretty color in some of the leaves (fronds).
*3/5/96 - fronds all turned brown from freezing weather
*3/27/96 - new growth
*5/6/96 - moved from area 7 to new area for high pH ferns. This looks different from other A. cap-ven
*10/29/96 - Very healthy looking, but need to correct the species name. Only guessing that this is A. pedatum.
1/22/97 - finally identified this as A. hispidulum, based on John Mickel's description and comparison with my other
references.
8/28/97 - a very attractive fern, would be good in the shady rock garden
10/30/97 - absolutely beautiful, need to get spores and grow this one
2/8/98 - very nice still
1998 summary - a beautifu fern! Has slowly spread to a good sized clump, problem free.
3/17/99 - killed back in January freeze but several fronds stayed green and plant should rebound this spring.
Notes and images for Adiantum raddianum 'Pacific Maid'
BOTANICAL NAME: Adiantum raddianum 'Pacific Maid'
COMMON NAME: Delta Maidenhair
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Fan Maidenhair
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: N/A, N/A
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , N/A
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: division or spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- says this is tender fern for indoors.
JONES - Cultivars are variable, most like neutral to alkaline soil, some prefer acid soil. Good drainage and fairly bright
light. In nature found on rocky bluffs and cliffs. Describes several cultivars of A. raddianum including 'Pacific Maid'.
"Large erect fronds with broad overlapping deeply lobed segments. Spectacular flush of fronds in spring. Fertile. Very
hardy in termperate regions."
TL - Delta maidenhair ferns are evergreens 9 to 18 inches high with stiff, erect fronds that are used by florists for cut
greens. The small variety 'Pacific Maid' has large, satiny leaflets, each divided into two or three segments that crowd one
another and overlap to give the fern a thick, fluffy appearance.
FERNS - Native to Central America, needs high humidity, tolerant of shade. Other cultivars listed are'Fritz Luth'(steel
blue, shingled pinnules); 'Micropinnulum' (Baby's Tears, difficult to grow); and 'Variegatum' (with white stripes).
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Results for Adiantum raddianum 'Pacific Maid' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lively Plant Sale $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*12/31/95 - planted in area 22 (I held in pot for two weeks before planting.)
*3/5/96 - suffered cold damage but some green remains.
*5/6/96 - divided and moved half to Area 5, in new fern bed with high pH
2/10/97 - some is still growing in original location.
2/7/98 - not sure if this is still growing here
4/19/98 - Yep, just spotted it yesterday
3/27/00 - discarding record
BOTANICAL NAME: Aegopodium podagraria
COMMON NAME: Goutweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Bishop's Weed
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Groundcover, Cutting Bed, Edging
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, not showy
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH avg, any, poor to rich
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- says the cultivar 'Variegatum' is not as invasive.
Very invasive groundcover, for any shady ground. Schenk recommends a lawn mower once a summer to shorten and freshen.
GARDEN COMPANION: NOTES
Grown for its attractive ivy-shaped leaves which form a dense mat, this is an ideal groundcover. An excellent plant for
edging paths, it has a low, spreading habit. The flowers are similar to Queen Anne's Lace and can be used as a cut flower.
You should remove the faded blooms to prevent self-sowing if you so desire. 'Variegatum', which is pictured, is the most
widely grown cultivar.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/16/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lil Smithling
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
Lil gave me unidentified plant from her mother in New York. Turned out to be Bishop's Weed, thanks to Larry Kacer for the
identification.
8/28/97 - some set back during the summer but growing well
2/14/98 - controlled growth, nice variegated colors
1998 summary - this does not seem to make the carpet groundcover here as it does up north.
1999 summary - piece keep coming up here and there but does not make a solid groundcover.
2000 summary - moved it to area 17 where it has thrived. A great ground cover for the shade if you like variegated plants.
BOTANICAL NAME: Aesculus pavia
COMMON NAME: Red Buckeye
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Florida Buckeye
TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bushy, Ornamental, Hedge
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Red, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - Fruits are poisonous. A flowering deciduous shrub that may be trained to grow as a small tree. Flowers are showy, red
blossoms which appear in the spring and are held upright in clusters. Prefers rich, woodland soil that is moist. Will spread
by underground runners.
Marshall - diciduous natiuve shrup or small tree for full sun to shade and fertile, moist but well drained soil. Red Flowers
in spring.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/13/91
HOW ACQUIRED:: Connie Bersok - Wedding gift
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
4/3/97 - blooming now
3/31/98 - blooming
1998 summary - healthy and attractive small tree.
1999 summary - great understory tree, blooms in March.
2000 summary - very nice, red tips in March again this year
BOTANICAL NAME: Agalinis purpurea
COMMON NAME: False Foxglove
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pinkish purple, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
FL W - slender, profusely branched weakly scabrous plants, similer to A. obtusifolia. Semiparasitic annuals common in open
pinelands, meadows, woodland margins and roadsides of Florida and much of Eastern US.
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Results for Agalinis purpurea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: MacClay State Park
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - this is apparently an annual, and not expected to live thru winter even in greenhouse.
12/31/95 - no sign of life.
Notes and images for Agapanthus campanulatus 'White Form'
BOTANICAL NAME: Agapanthus campanulatus 'White Form'
COMMON NAME: African lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: a. mooreanus minor
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to 3/4 shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Hardiest of agapanthus. Irislike deciduous leaves and starry soft-violet flowers, 2-3 ft tall staff stems.
T & M - germination temp is 65-70.
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Results for Agapanthus campanulatus 'White Form' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 20 seeds $2.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
12/7/95 - 5 seed sown, first apparent germination was in 6 days!
12/31/95 - still only one germinated. I hope it is really the Agapanthus.
1/12/96 - two more have germinated.
1/29/96 - the initial germination is obviously different from these two, and not likely to be Agapanthus, so I pulled it
out.
?? - more seed sewn, no germination as of 2/12/96
8/25/96 - these two were planted a couple of months ago and are doing well.
2/10/97 - potted up for winter and brought in. Need to plant these in a sunny location.
3/2/97 - planted in area 7
6/9/97 - healthy growth
8/22/97 - stayed very healthy through the summer
10/24/97 - declined quite a bit but it is surviving
2/14/98 - not sure this is still alive
5/2/98 - yes, but very small plant
THIS ONE NOT LISTED IN SOUTHERN LIVING
10/7/98 - moved to lower part of trough garden
3/10/99 - still dormant????
4/7/99 - started to appear, moved to T48 to make room for bog
7/23/99 - transplant did not seem to harm it, growing well and looking healthy, but has not bloomed.
9/24/99 - has established itself well from transplant, maybe it will bloom next year.
3/27/00 - cute little plants but will they ever bloom?????
2000 summary - no blooms yet, but Agapanthus seems to need some time to establish before it blooms well, and this was grown
Notes and images for Agapanthus orientalis 'Peter Pan'
BOTANICAL NAME: Agapanthus orientalis 'Peter Pan'
COMMON NAME: Lily of the Nile
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, white, or violet,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ls,cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to 3/4 shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
In warm climates one of the most planted perennials. In summer, big umbels of starry flowers, white, porcelain blue, or
violet. Loves moisture, grows easily. (Peter Pan is a dwarf of this species, about 1 foot tall).
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DATE PLANTED: 3/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Brothers Nursery - $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
10/1/95 - All 4 plants looking healthy.
12/31/95 - collected seed and sown, but not too optimistic.
3/5/96 - Damaged by teens temps. Cut back, but new growth now.
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze hurt this again, still alive but not looking very good
5/18/96 - starting to bloom (one plant) very brief bloom period
9/27/96 - moved from area 9 to area 7 - not getting enough sun
2/10/97 - looking very healthy here.
4/26/97 - starting to bloom, very showy and pretty blue color, blooms continued thru 6/9/97
8/22/97 - stayed very healthy through the summer
10/24/97 - looks very good
2/14/98 - very healthy growth, should be very pretty later this spring
5/18/98 - beautiful blooms are open now
1998 summary - very pretty this year. Lifted and divided to make a bigger patch.
1999 summary - bloomed from mid June to early July. Foliage looked healthy through the year.
2000 summary - bloomed in May, healthy all year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Agapanthus umbellatus
COMMON NAME: Blue African Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: A. umbellatus, 'Headbourne Hybrids'
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, white, or violet,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LS,CS,TS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to 3/4 shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SL- says that A. umbellatus is a syn for A. orientalis.
At their best in warm and moderate climates
Time Life - A. africanus, also called A. umbellatus; A. africanus bears blue flowers (as many as 30 to a cluster) and grows
18 to 24 inches tall. Among the hybrids, two excellent ones are 'Peter Pan', with blue flowers atop stalks 12 to 18 inches
high, and 'Dwarf White', with white blooms on 18- to 24-inch stalks. Give agapanthuses at least four hours of direct unlight
a day but protect them from direct midday sun in summer. They do best in temperatures of 50ø to 55ø at night and 68ø to 72ø
during the day. Keep the soil moist and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season; apply less water and no
fertilizer the rest of the year. Propagate in February or March by dividing the fleshy roots, or sow seeds in spring.
Agapanthuses bloom more profusely if their roots fill the pots. Watch for mealybugs and scale insects.
SEEMS TO BE MUCH CONFUSION ABOUT THE SPECIES NAMES!
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$10.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - planted three in T43
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - good
7/23/99 - very healthy looking plants but have not bloomed
9/24/99 - healthy but no blooms again this year
3/27/00 - exceptionally healthy looking growth, almost too big for this trough, but has not bloomed yet.
2000 summary - FINALLY! this plant produced flowers in mid to late June. Evidently it just takes a while.
BOTANICAL NAME: Agastache foeniculum
COMMON NAME: Anise Hyssop
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: Clump, Culinary, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Anise Hyssop is used as an enhancement to salads and may also be used as a garnish. In mild climates, this tasty herb will
grow as a perennial. It has a mild licorice flavor. Sow directly into the bed where you would like this herb to grow as it
has a long root and does not like to be transplanted. The seeds of this herb are attractive to birds. Harvest when flower
clusters turn to brown.
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Results for Agastache foeniculum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials $2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
I think I ordered 'Snow Spike' - white. - YES
6/22/96 - has been blooming about a week, and continued thru the summer.
2/23/97 - not sure whether it survived the winter
Results for Ageratina aronatica at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/2/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $4.95 gallon
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
2/10/97 - bloomed briefly after planting. Cut back. Seems to still be alive.
3/13/97 - new growth
8/22/97 - thriving growth
10/21/97 - had to stake to keep from flopping over, full of buds now but no blooms yet.
2/8/98 - the blooms were heavy enough in late Oct and early Nov but brief and the plant overall had a weedy look to it.
After blooming I cut it all back quite a bit. This would look better in a less formal area.
1998 summary - Bloomed again this year in November for several weeks. Looked fuller and more showy than last year. Cut
back after blooming ended.
7/19/99 - healthy growth
1999 summary - not impressive this year.
2000 summary - would look great in a wild garden, performed well, bloomed well in November 2000, but needs the right
location.
Notes and images for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Horizon'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Horizon'
COMMON NAME: Floss Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in early March to May, remove in Augus
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Horizon' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/31/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2/pk
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/1/96 - these were supposed to be 12 inches high, but plants were already 15 inches, and a bit root bound in pots. Trimmed
back the leaders by a few inches to try to get it to bush out more.
5/14/96 - starting to bloom, continued thru summer
8/25/96 - BIG MISTAKE - this variety is very tall and weedy. Removed
Notes and images for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Mink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Mink'
COMMON NAME: Floss Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue or white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in early March to May, remove in Augus
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Mink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Butchart Gardens 85 cents
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/27/97 - seeds sown
3/28/98 - planted out 8 plants in trough garden
4/19/98 - started blooming and growing well
8/23/98 - has had a lot of insect damage and blooms are not showy.
REMOVED
Notes and images for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Puffs'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Puffs'
COMMON NAME: Ageratum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue or white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in early March to May, remove in Augus
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Blue Puffs' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings from last year
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Cuttings did not do well. I guess that you just can't force an annual to be a perennial.
Notes and images for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Hawaii Blue'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Hawaii Blue'
COMMON NAME: Floss Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue or white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in early March to May, remove in Augus
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Ageratum F1 hybrid 'Hawaii Blue' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.39
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/20/95 - Plant really started spreading and blooming nicely. I divided, we'll see how it does now.
12/7/95 - did okay here until I removed to make room for bulbs.
12/31/95 - gone
DATE PLANTED: 7/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thomasville
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - this cultivar has not been the most prolific bloomer..
12/31/95 - gone
DATE PLANTED: 4/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
'Hawaii Blue'
5/18/96 - blooming, continued thru summer
8/25/96 - removed
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/27/99 - has bloomed great all summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Aglaonema commutatum
COMMON NAME: Chinese evergreen
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
RIFFLE -
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Results for Aglaonema commutatum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/15/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Pamela Esquevel
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - remained small, protected in greenhouse for the winter
BOTANICAL NAME: Aglaonema sp. 'Silver Queen'
COMMON NAME: Chinese evergreen
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
RIFFLE - 'Silver Queen' has narrow foot long lance shaped ollive green leaves with a pinnate pattern of silvery grey markings
from the midrib outward. The plant is large and lush, grows quickly and suckers freely.
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Results for Aglaonema sp. 'Silver Queen' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/15/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Pamela Esquivel
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - remained small, protected in greenhouse for the winter
Notes and images for Ajuga genevensis 'brockbankii'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga genevensis 'brockbankii'
COMMON NAME: Bugleweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue violet, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Grows in clumps and does not throw out runners.
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Results for Ajuga genevensis 'brockbankii' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/$7.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
BACK ORDERED FOR SPRING 2000
3/23/00 - planted behind patio in area 13
9/29/00 - 2 replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
2000 summary - new
Notes and images for Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa'
COMMON NAME: Upright Bugleweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: , Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, pinkish lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us, ms, ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
SISK- Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa' - 4 in. X 8 in The huddled, congested mounds of Spinach Ajuga never fail to
entertain. Glossy, dark-green crimped leaves tinged with reddish brown with lovely blue flowers. Rock garden or plant
several for lovely groundcover.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
*Moved 5/22/95 to the RG. It was not looking too good where I had it.
*9/95 - This plant barely changes. It is doing fine but not spreading much.
*3/5/96 - this lived up to its name as crisp metal. Tiny bright blue flowers are just appearing.
*4/1/96 - flowers were not as showy as species, but plant is none-the-less very interesting for it's crumpled foliage.
*8/24/96 - very little change in this plant since it was first planted.
*10/29/96 - H 1.5 , W 5 Healthy looking, interesting up close.
2/10/97 - hardly changes
3/26/97 - has grown a bit, and has a few small blooms
5/2/97 - was damaged after I sprayed some Dursban to eliminate a fire ant bed that had formed and covered the plant. Now
coming back healthy
8/23/97 - seems to have survived, but small
2/7/98 - barely alive
4/12/98 - moved the "remains" to the new trough garden to see if it could get a fresh start.
8/23/98 - WHAT A COME-BACK! It is spreading into a nice tight clump and looks healthier than ever before.
11/7/98 - very healthy and increasing
3/18/99 - very tiny bright blue blooms, look like little blue gem stones on the shiny black surface.
7/23/99 - it is continuing to thrive in the trough. Clump has grown from about 3 inch diameter to about 10 inch by 6 inch
9/24/99 - excellent condition
3/27/00 - has spread and reestablished well, great blooms this year beginning in late February and just now on the decline.
Spikes reached 3 to 4 inches high.
2000 summary - fantastic growth and blooms this year and healthy through the summer, then died back in fall. Hopefully it
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga reptans
COMMON NAME: Carpet Bugleweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Creeping, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Shade
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, pinkish lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us, ms, ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Listed by Marshall as a groundcover for shade. Digest- shiny leaves form tight mat. From late spring into early summer
small spikes of blue blooms appear. Sun or shade. GD: This creeping perennial is evergreen in mild climates and spreads
quickly to form a low mat that is hard for weeds to penetrate. The attractive foliage ranges from a deep green laced with
bronze to a pink and cream depending on the cultivar you choose. Deep blue flowers are held on spikes above leaf rosettes.
Other cultivars have blooms of pink or white. Crown rot can be a problem so plant in well-ventilated areas and divide every 2
to 3 years. An occasional application of fungicide will help if this becomes a problem. 'Blue Bugle' (pictured), 'Pink
Spire' and Catlin's Giant' are recommended cultivars. Niche sells 'burgundy glow' for $5.00 in quart size. Also, they sell
an unknown pink flowering variety and another blue variety called "purple brocade'. Plant Delights sells 11 different
varieties of Ajuga, including A. reptans, A. pyramidalis and several cultivars of "giant" bugleweed which grows to over 6
inches tall. All sell at $5.00 quart.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/27/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.19 pack divided into 2 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 23 Upper right corner
A. reptans 'bronze' is the cultivar that was on the plant tag.
8/95 - divided the plant some more and it is doing quite well.
10/10/95 - This is not quite as vigorous growing as the A. reptans variety that Denise gave me.
2/24/96 - Now have 14 plants here, evergreen thru winter.
3/4/96 - started blooming, with nicely formed "bugles", until 4/18/96
10/29/96 - this had filled in with a solid mat, but suddenly in mid-summer several of the plants died out, not sure why.
3/17/97 - reworked bed and transplanted a few healthy ones that remained.
8/28/97 - okay
2/14/98 - never gets really thick here
1998 summary - a few pieces survive, but does not form a thick carpet here.
1999 summary - dies back then comes back.
2000 summary - still some of this has survived, but not a good ground cover here.
Notes and images for Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'
COMMON NAME: Carpet Bugleweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, pinkish lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - deep purple bronze in full sun, spreads rapidly
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Results for Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
3/17/99 - planted in area 25, blooming bright blue on long stems when planted.
7/23/99 - spreading well and looking healthy
9/24/99 - healthy
1/29/00 - need replacement
3/23/00 - replacement planted in area 13
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga reptans 'Pink Elf'
COMMON NAME: Carpet Bugleweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, pinkish lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - dark green slow spreading tuft form.
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Results for Ajuga reptans 'Pink Elf' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - planted in area 25. One plant in poor condition, did not survive, ordered replacement.
4/1/99 - received and planted
7/23/99 - this Ajuga has not performed as well as others, but it is still alive and spreading some
9/24/99 - not nearly as vigorous as the others
3/26/00 - did not survive
Results for Ajuga reptans 'Pink Torch' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/17/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 4 Front center island
2/8/98 - established well, should be nice in a couple of months
3/23/98 - a few sparse blooms
1998 summary - Has spread well this year and remained quite healthy. Should bloom well in the spring.
3/10/99 - blooming
4/2/99 - beautiful blooms, thick heavy spikes loaded with flowers.
4/16/99 - blooms have faded away now
7/19/99 - this seems to be an excellent cultivar for Tallahassee. Plant has formed very thick ground cover, blooms in
spring are spectacular, and there has been no sign so far of the crown rot that plagues most Ajuga in this climate.
9/24/99 - still very healthy after another tough summer
3/27/00 - This is perhaps the best Ajuga I have. It stayed healthy all year in 1999 and is blooming profusely with very
tall (over 6 inches) and colorful spikes of flowers.
2000 summary - remained healthy looking through the summer
Notes and images for Ajuga reptans 'Silver Beauty'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga reptans 'Silver Beauty'
COMMON NAME: Carpet Bugleweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: , Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, pinkish lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us, ms, ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
LAWRENCE- 'Silver Beauty is one of the better behaved cultivars of A. reptans. Good for rock gardens.
IMAGES: Click here for first image
THUMBNAIL
or FULL SIZE
Results for Ajuga reptans 'Silver Beauty' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/ $6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - I have taken many divisions and planted this several places. Very nice but I haven't seen a bloom yet. Perhaps
in the spring.
3/5/96 - alive but not vigorous growth.
5/14/96 - moved to Area 24 with others. Duplicate record
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/ $6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Moved one plant to backyard patio bed. A solid green variety seems to be growing - mixed in with the Silver Beauty.
3/5/96 - survived and evergreen, but has not bloomed yet, last of ajuga to bloom. The solid green is spreading much faster.
3/27/96 - cultivated and transplanted in same bed. The solid green ones are actually much more attractive than the
variegated 'Silver Beauty'. The are flowering very nicely and spreading much faster.
4/14/96 - the solid green variety is much prettier and has a tall showy spike of blooms. It is also spreading faster.
3/1/97 - replanted along front edge of wall.
2/7/98 - has not spread as rapidly this time
4/17/99 - all the variegated plants have died out, but some green ones left
DATE PLANTED: 9/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/5/96 - some cold damage but evergreen, insignificant blooms
10/29/96 - I must have moved all these out and potted up. None here now. So I pulled four tiny ones from patio bed and
planted them near benches and unindentified Hosta.
3/17/97 - no sign of them now
Notes and images for Ajuga sp. 'Jungle Beauty Improved'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ajuga sp. 'Jungle Beauty Improved'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Ajuga sp. 'Jungle Beauty Improved' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/1/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bryan Brunner
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
2000 summary - established new in 2000
BOTANICAL NAME: Akebia quinata
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Southern Perennials - Purple fragrant flowers in spring are very interesting on close inspection. Vigorous, semi-evergreen,
twining vine/shrub, growing to 15 ft or more. Attratcive, palmately compound leaves. Potentially invasive. Thriving here
and in Baton Rouge.
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Results for Akebia quinata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/9/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Naylor's Baton Rouge $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
5/18/98 - just found this record. I had completely forgotten this plant and found this record where I intended to plant on
Oak snag. Found the remains under heavy mulch in the dog pen area, with no sign of life. Potted up and placed in
greenhouse on the slim chance that it could be revived.
3/20/99 - no sign of life
