BOTANICAL NAME: Ballota nigra 'Variegata'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
A colorful creeper for moist shady places. Deep-green foliage is brightened by mottling and splashes of cream and white.
Little purple tubular flowers in summer.
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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 has bloomed, but is not showy. Plant is not very healthy, but still alive.
*12/7/95 - There might still be some life underground, but I would not bet on it.
*3/5/96 - no sign
*4/1/96 - still no sign
*This is another one that was probably bought too late in the season for this area. It was not impressive.
BOTANICAL NAME: Baptisia australis
COMMON NAME: False Blue Indigo
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Wild Blue Indigo
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Hedge, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Lavender, Purple, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained, Moderately Rich, Average,
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - Easy to grow perennial which emerges early in the spring. The foliage is blue-green and clusters of various colored
flowers bloom in May and June. Blue Wild Indigo prefers deep, rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil, although it will
tolerate average or poor soil. It will spread by rhizomes and dark seed pods also appear after flowering. You may sow seeds
right after gathering them in autumn, or after a scarification treatment, in early spring. Do not expect your plant to
flower, however, for the first two or three years when grown from seed. Dividing is not required except for propagation and
may be done in early spring. Also available is B. alba, a white form which is harder to find, but worth the search. They look
lovely when planted together.
Plant Delights - Baptisia australis ( Wild Blue Indigo ) Sun to Part Sun 36" tall Zone: 3-9 Origin: USA
This easy to grow, drought tolerant US native is always a perennial favorite (pardon the pun) for the border or the wild
garden.This native has upright stems clothed with peanut-like, blue green waxy foliage on a clump that can easily cover an
area 3' wide. In early spring, before the clump gains weight, the awesome blue lupine-like flower spikes are held atop the
foliage.
BLUESTONE- indicates this will take quite deep shade. Listed as a good plant for the South. "Give it lots of room."
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Baptisia australis : FABACEAE, (Blue False Indigo, Wild Blue Indigo). Bright blue-purple pea
flowers in spikes above 3-4' blue-green trifoliate-leafed plants. Full sun to partial shade, well drained soil. Plants go
totally dormant in winter, with just a few large buds at soil level (careful!). May take several years for plants to become
established and flower well, but once the plants begin flowering, each year is better than the last. These are long term
plants which should never need dividing, and, once planted, should not be moved. Eastern U.S. Hardy in zones 3-9. ( Image /
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NICHE GARDENS - Baptisia australis (Fabiaceae) (bap-TIS-ee-a aw-STRAH-lis) -False Indigo 1992 NC Wildflower of the Year
Magnificent bluish purple pea-shaped flowers appear in spring on 3' plants complemented by blue-green clover-like leaves. If
you like shades of blue in the garden, you will want to include this showy native. Cherokee people used B. australis to make
a blue dye and drank a tea of Baptisia for toothaches. Native.
http://pss.uvm.edu/pss123/perbapti.html - australis (aus-tral' iss)--False Blue Indigo, zones 3-8, 3-4' x 6', indigo blue
flowers in spring for 4 weeks, brown to black seed pods mid-summer through fall, stake if not in full sun. Minor (my'
nor)--Lesser Wild Indigo, similar to australis only half the size, often offered as a cultivar of australis.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Dog destroyed one plant, pieces in greenhouse to try to root.
Pieces did not make it. Other two are still okay, but have not bloomed.
12/7/95 - I don't know if this died or went dormant for winter. If I get any fresh growth in spring, I need to transplant
to sunnier spot. NO! NO! NO! - READ WHAT MIKE BRIDGES WROTE ABOUT THIS!
2/24/96 - no sign of life yet this year.
3/23/96 - new growth appeared a couple of weeks ago
3/31/96 - moved from area 1 to area 17 - roots poorly developed, and there were tree roots choking it out and too much
shade.
8/25/96 - did not take the transplant too well, but still alive
4/3/97 - no sign of this one yet
4/11/97 - both are now coming up, small but healthy looking
10/24/97 - these declined severly over the summer and may not have survived.
2/1/98 - on order for Bluestone Replacement.
3/19/98 - Planted in area 7
1998 summary - only one plant survived and was moved to Area 6
4/3/99 - new growth
4/16/99 - there were a few blooms, but white, not blue
3/27/00 - no sign of life, I believe I have lost this one.
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 4.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Blooming when planted, gallon pot, well rooted and very healthy.
8/23/97 - good healthy growth
10/26/97 - some blackening of stems, cut back
2/7/98 - crown looks okay
4/12/98 - broke dormancy much later than other Baptisias. Looks like some buds and will bloom before long. Bloomed for a
short period 4/23
1998 summary - did I move this somewhere??????
No, still alive and growing behind Pineland Baptisia in area 8
1999 summary - not sure about this plant, is it still alive????
2000 summary - moving this record to area 15, I have totally mixed up these Baptisias, but one has started blooming in mid
April 2000 with blue flowers in area 15, and I believe it is this one.
BOTANICAL NAME: Baptisia indigo
COMMON NAME: White False Indigo
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. alba
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS - explained that botanists have recently reclassified all white Baptisia spp. as B. alba, except the
former B. alba, which is now B. albescens.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 4 Front center island
10/1/95 - I have several species of Baptisia, and none of it has bloomed. I think I read that it takes several years before
you get the first blooms.
3/5/96 - this Baptisia is looking very good. Similar to B. lactea in area 10.
4/1/96 - still looking good
10/31/96 - no blooms
8/22/97 - no blooms again this year but seems to still be growing well, perhaps it will bloom next spring.
10/21/97 - stems turned black and I cut back to ground
3/23/98 - fresh new growth, looking healthy but not blooming
1998 summary - still no blooms.
4/3/99 - new growth
4/16/99 - is blooming for the first time ever
7/19/99 - blooms were short lived, but this has apparently established itself finally.
3/27/00 - just starting to bloom
2000 summary - bloomed late March through April, sparse flowers but pretty. This took 4 years to bloom, but now is
apparently well enough established.
BOTANICAL NAME: Baptisia lactea
COMMON NAME: White False Indigo
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. pendula
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
RECLASSIFIED AS B. ALBA
Plant Delights- Stems have a purple cast. $6.00
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Baptisia lactea (B. alba), (White False Indigo). Milky white pea flowers on 3-5' plants.
Botanists have recently reclassified all white Baptisia spp. as B. alba, except the former B. alba, which is now B.
albescens. Go figure. We offer plants formerly known as B. lactea here. Well drained soils in sun or part shade.
http://pss.uvm.edu/pss123/perbapti.html - lactea (lac-tee' ah)--Prairie False Indigo, native to Midwest and Plains, upright
white racems in late spring, blue-green foliage, stipules fall off, broad fruit
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DATE PLANTED: 5/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.89
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
9/95 - surviving okay, but no blooms.
3/4/96 - this was the first to emerge in spring (of the Baptisias). Looks healthy.
4/1/96 - still healthy looking
10/29/96 - grew well during summer, but still has not bloomed.
3/2/97 - vigorous new growth
3/17/97 - started blooming for the first time. Lasted just a short while.
8/28/97 - this has really taken off this year. Plant has grown to about 4 ft high and as much in spread. Should bloom
well next year.
2/14/98 - Breaking dormancy! Took pictures of really unusual new growth, almost looks like purple asparagus.
3/31/98 - spectacular blooms this year
1998 summary - it takes a while for these to establish, but really is a fantastic plant.
4/17/99 - brief bloom period about a week ago
1999 summary - great looking large Baptisia.
3/27/00 - has been blooming for two weeks.
2000 summary - bloomed in mid March, this plant has really established well
BOTANICAL NAME: Baptisia lanceolata
COMMON NAME: gopherweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. elliptica, B. uniflora
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
FL WILDFL - flowers are about 2 cm long and are solitary, or two to three in number, in the leaf axils or on short termnal
racemes. Uncommon - sandhills and open woods of central and northern FL into GA and Carolinas.
SE WILDFL - lists as Pineland Wild-indigo.
IMAGE at http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/plantimage/Baptisia_lanceolata.jpg
Guide to Fl Panhandle - trifoliolate, corolla yellow or cream, leaflets are 5-12 cm long, widest at or below the middle,
petioles shorter than 1.5 cm, flowers yellow
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DATE PLANTED: 4/14/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Near Chattahoochie
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
8/25/96 - seems to have survived the transplant, but not flourishing.
3/13/97 - plenty of healthy new growth
9/14/97 - leaves and stems turned black
10/24/97 - not sure whether it survived.
2/14/98 - no sign now
3/31/98 - this has re-emerged from dormancy
5/2/98 - no bloom, but this is really growing now, healthy and getting big.
1998 summary - it takes a few years for these to establish.
3/10/99 - I hope I did not disturb it when I was digging in this bed.
4/2/99 - it has broken dormancy
4/16/99 - blooming for the first time since I planted here
1999 summary - bloomed in April for first time, and seems to have establshed itself at last.
3/27/00 - lots of fresh new growth, several stalks out of the ground, flower buds just starting to form.
2000 summary - best bloom yet from this, but the color is a very pale yellow or creamy white, not the bright yellow I
remember from the original plant. Bloomed late March, early April
WRONG - this one must have died, but I am keeping this record in place just in case. The one just described with the creamy
yellow flowers is now believed to be Baptisia megacarpa. (see next record).
BOTANICAL NAME: Baptisia megacarpa
COMMON NAME: Apalachicola wild indigo
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Streamside Wild Indigo, B. Riparia
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: creamy yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights- A North Florida native, and very rare. Among the most spectacular of Baptisias. $6.00
Southern Perennials - 4 ft tall, excellent bloomer, sun or part shade
GUIDE TO VASCULAR PLANTS OF FLORIDA PANHANDLE - considered endangered in Florida. found in Washington, Gadsden, and Liberty
Co on bluffs and floodplains. Common name listed as Apalachicola Wild Indigo.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Baptisia megacarpa, (Cream False Indigo). Creamy, pale yellow, almost white pea flowers on
bushy plants to about 4' tall. Excellent bloomer here. Fat seed pods follow the flowers. Probably the most prolific flowering
Baptisia we offer. For well-drained soils in sun or part shade.
Guide to Fl Panhandle - trifoliolate, corolla yellow or cream, leaflets are 5-12 cm long, widest at or below the middle,
petioles longer than 1.5 cm, blades membranous, flowers cream
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DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials 4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
Planted area 14
8/23/97 - growing well, but not as bushy as other Baptisia
10/26/97 - alive but not attractive
2/7/98 - did not see crown of this one
3/31/98 - returning from dormancy
5/18/98 - did not bloom
1998 summary - I think this was moved to area 8?????
No, has finally come up behind Japanese Maple, in original planting place.
1999 summary - no sign of this plant now, apparently is gone.
2000 summary - I have completely mixed up these Baptisia. I now believe that the one I have growing in the front area 8
must be this one - B. megacarpa - because of the creamy yellow flowers. Bloomed late March to April (See notes for B.
lanceolata). I am fixing the records to move this one to area 8 and assuming the other is dead and gone. Need to change the
photo links. Meanwhile, in area 15, I apparently have growing the blue flowering B. australis.
BOTANICAL NAME: Barleria cristata 'Blue'
COMMON NAME: Phillipine Violet
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Beautiful purple flowers cover plant in October and Novemeber. Winter cold may burn to ground but it will come back in
spring.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Barleria cristata : ACANTHACEAE, (Phillipine Violet). Two-inch purple flowers in clusters from
leaf axils near the tips of the plant. Showy in bloom from fall through spring. Bushy grower to 4 feet tall; grows and
blooms well in shade. India and Burma. Not hardy here at 7ø F; however, was hardy at 15ø F. Zones 8b-11.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/2/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
2/10/97 - killed back by frost
5/18/97 - starting to come back
8/23/97 - tall and healthy looking now, but no blooms yet.
10/26/97 - has been blooming well for several weeks
2/7/98 - took cuttings and they rooted well
1998 summary - plant grew tall and was full of blooms in late fall.
3/13/99 - killed back severely in January freeze.
4/17/99 - coming back strong
1999 summary - grew to about 5 ft tall and full of flowers in September-October.
2000 summary - vigorous growth and excellent flowering in November. Killed back by December freeze.
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia grandis
COMMON NAME: Angel Wing Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Hardy Begonia
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Mound, Border, Container, Windowbox, Shade
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds, root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Grows from a small tuber, small pink flowers on furry stems. GC: Hardy Begonia is a natural for container growing, but must
be protected from severe cold. In Northern climates you will need to dig and store the tubers. The delicate pink blooms are
individual and appear from early summer until the first frost. The foliage ranges in color from an almost luminous green to a
reddish tinge and the plant has a mounding habit. Niche Gardens offers at $5.00 quart size. They say this plant increases
rapidly by forming small bulblets on the stems in fall which drop and root around the base.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tommy
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/8/98 - apparently I never entered a record of this plant. It was planted in 1995 when the paito bed was built. This
plant has been surprisingly hardy, having survived the winter of 1996. It was especially beautiful in 1997, and with
interesting foliage and blooms.
1999 summary - was barely alive this year
2000 summary - no sign, apparently this is gone
DATE PLANTED: 5/27/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
Unidentified Begonia from Kemberly, solid green leaf.
2000 summary - grew well but did not bloom. Lifted and potted up in the greenhouse for winter
Notes and images for Begonia grandis 'Slick Willy'
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia grandis 'Slick Willy'
COMMON NAME: Hardy Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Mound, Border, Container, Windowbox, Shade
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Debra at Shepherd's Garden and Design Center, Roswell, GA, says this cultivar is exclusive, purchased from the grower whom
she knows. Shiny green foliage is striking, vigorous plant.
Hardy Begonia is a natural for container growing, but must be protected from severe cold. In Northern climates you will need
to dig and store the tubers. The delicate pink blooms are individual and appear from early summer until the first frost. The
foliage ranges in color from an almost luminous green to a reddish tinge and the plant has a mounding habit.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/27/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Shepherd's Garden and Design, Roswell, GA - $9
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
2000 summary - grew well, potted up and moved to the greenhouse for the winter, where it is growing exceptionally well.
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia semperflorens
COMMON NAME: Bedding Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: fibrous begonia, wax begonia
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, white, pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade or part shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , keep moist,
Propagation: N FL- plant March-May
REFERENCE NOTES:
Small plants even when mature. Expensive to buy, but more economical when grown from cuttings in home greenhouse. Schenk
says the green leaves and white or pink flowers show better in shade than bronze leaves and red flowers. S & S suggests
growing in high organic soil - almost all compost. Needs a lightly shaded location and moist soil.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/1/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Plant was never very showy. Removed rooted cuttings and potted for next spring
1995 - Nice healthy plants. Some in #21 some in #22 others still potted up.
DATE PLANTED: 3/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cuttings from last year
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
These did not make it. Dogs and moles dug up.
DATE PLANTED: 4/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cuttings from last year
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - The Begonias did not make it through this summer and did not look that great when they were alive.
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia spp.
COMMON NAME: Angel Wing Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Propagation is difficult, by division or leaf cuttings. Rex begonias have beautiful leaves, marbelled, ocellated, silvered,
gilded, etc. (see schenk pg 204)
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DATE PLANTED: 1/1/91
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
This Begonia was acquired many years ago by Karen, not sure of the identification.
2000 summary - kept in greenhouse over winter
DATE PLANTED: 3/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Nancy sent a fibrous Begonia cutting of one she got from a friend.
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McClain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
duplicate record?
Notes and images for Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Ambassador Rose'
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Ambassador Rose'
COMMON NAME: Wax Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Low, Mound, Compact, Border, Container, Hanging Basket
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Pink, Red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. This is a compact and neat garden plant which blooms almost continuously in the spring and
summer. It is an excellent choice for the mixed bed or border and is easy to grow given the full sun and rich soil it loves.
In warm climates it may be grown in part shade. Leaves are very glossy and can be found in variegated cultivars. It prefers
to receive water only on the roots and not on the leaves whenever possible. It is easier to buy seedlings of this plant
unless you are ready for a propagation challenge. Fertilize regularly for best performance.
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'Ambassador Rose'
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.50 6-pk
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Has bloomed well since it was planted
2/10/97 - potted up some and moved to greenhouse. Four plants have survived 20's temps and are blooming a little now.
4/3/97 - moved all to area 1
8/22/97 - have bloomed nicely all summer
10/21/97 - continues to bloom very nicely. Pink color looks great with companion pink Impatiens and Justicia.
2/7/98 - removed and potted up in greenhouse
Notes and images for Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Olympia Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Olympia Pink'
COMMON NAME: Wax Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Pink, Red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. This is a compact and neat garden plant which blooms almost continuously in the spring and
summer. It is an excellent choice for the mixed bed or border and is easy to grow given the full sun and rich soil it loves.
In warm climates it may be grown in part shade. Leaves are very glossy and can be found in variegated cultivars. It prefers
to receive water only on the roots and not on the leaves whenever possible. It is easier to buy seedlings of this plant
unless you are ready for a propagation challenge. Fertilize regularly for best performance.
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Pink'
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted 'Olympia Pink' and " Super Olympia Pink'.
1998 summary - 'Olympia Pink did better than the 'Super Olympia Pink'. They like the cooler weather and are blooming
profusely in this mild winter.
3/20/99 - moved pots to front porch
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia x tuberhybrida
COMMON NAME: Tuberous Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. tuberosa Hortorum
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Mixed Bed, Hanging Basket, Windowbox, Container
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, red, white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Requires loose humusy soil. Difficult to over-winter (read Schenk). GC: These are the glamour-pusses of the begonia world
and though they are a challenge to grow, they are most rewarding and satisfying. Flowers resemble a double camellia blossom
and grow to a diameter of 4 inches. The blooms are held singly on rigid, succulent stems. Blooming in late summer and early
autumn, their late season color and exquisite form is a delight. There are numerous forms and cultivars available but the
Picotee form and California seedling strain are among the most highly recommended. They will grow in filtered sunlight or
bright reflected light, but not in direct sunlight.
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Results for Begonia x tuberhybrida at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee Seeds
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*Begonia 'Memory Hybrid Mixed' - seed started 2/18/95 in garage. Only one seed germinated despite my very careful work. As
of 4/3, it is still alive. We'll see.
*10/1/95 - squirrils got in an disturbed, but I replanted. Hopefully will make it.
*12/7/95 - I think I will not try tuberous begonias again.
DATE PLANTED: 2/28/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee - bulb $3.45
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
* bulb, and it is beginning to show on surface (4/3). Begonia 'Camellia Rosebud'
*10/1/95 - Couldn't take the heat. I still have it in the pot but I think it rotted away.
Notes and images for Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hiemalis'
BOTANICAL NAME: Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hiemalis'
COMMON NAME: Tuberous Begonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. tuberosa Hortorum
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, red, white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Requires loose humusy soil. Difficult to over-winter (read Schenk). GC: These are the glamour-pusses of the begonia world
and though they are a challenge to grow, they are most rewarding and satisfying. Flowers resemble a double camellia blossom
and grow to a diameter of 4 inches. The blooms are held singly on rigid, succulent stems. Blooming in late summer and early
autumn, their late season color and exquisite form is a delight. There are numerous forms and cultivars available but the
Picotee form and California seedling strain are among the most highly recommended. They will grow in filtered sunlight or
bright reflected light, but not in direct sunlight.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen bought for anniversary
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Belamcanda chinensis
COMMON NAME: Blackberry Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: orange,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , rich, sandy
Propagation: divide tubers or seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
star shaped flowers, followed by seed pods with glossy black seeds, resembling blackberries. Found in wild in rocky areas
and thin woods in piedmont of Ga. Flowers June to August. When not in flower resembles Iris except roots and rhizomes are
orange. Very hardy and drought resistant.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/27/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Evidently I forgot to enter this in the database when I purchased about the same time as the Knifofilia.
6/27/98 - blooming very nicely now
1998 summary - brief bloom period and not so showy.
1999 summary - bloomed in June and early July.
2000 summary - I think this one died
BOTANICAL NAME: Bellium minutum
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
SISKIYOU - Bellium minutum -- full sun or part shade. 2 X 6. Whether a daisy fancier or not you will like this little
stolonifoerous perennial. Prostrate pads of tiny round leaves and delightful 1/2 in white daisies in profusion all summer.
For troughs or between paving stones. Z 5-9
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Results for Bellium minutum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou free bonus plant
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
4/26/97 - has produced a few tiny daisy like flowers
8/23/97 - I believe this did not make it.
BOTANICAL NAME: Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
COMMON NAME: Japanese Barberry
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Compact, Round, Border, Hedge, Edging, Foliage, Ornamental, Fruit
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - Grown for its ornamental foliage and berries, which persist throughout the winter and attract birds. A good choice for
the city gardener, as this plant tolerates urban conditions with no problems. Attractive as an edging shrub along a garden
pathway or entrance for year-round interest. Will withstand heavy pruning to ground level in late winter if plant needs
rejuvenation, or for shaping as in a clipped hedge.
Time-Life - Japanese barberry comes close to being a no-maintenance plant throughout Zones 4-10. If grown in full sun, it
develops into a dense, well-rounded 4- to 7-foot specimen that needs no pruning. Several shrubs planted 1 to 2 feet
apart grow into an effective barrier hedge with short, stiff thorns on the arching branches.
Although some species of barberries have been banned where wheat is a major crop because of the role they play
in transmitting black stem rust to wheat, this species is practically pest and disease free. You can plant it and forget
it; if you forget it too long, you can cut the out-of-bounds plant back to the ground and rejuvenate it.
Japanese barberry's culture is as easy as its maintenance. Tolerant of dry conditions, it adapts readily to any kind of
soil. It develops rapidly in partial shade, although its fall color is best when it is grown in sunny locations. In fall, the
small leaves turn the same brilliant red as the 1/4-inch berries, which last through the winter. Dwarf varieties are
available, as well as some whose leaves are bright yellow or dull red throughout the growing season.
('Aurea' is pictured, the yellow variety.)
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Results for Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/11/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 5.95 ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
5/18/97 - noted quite a bit of leaf loss after planting
7/18/97 - it has recovered
2/14/98 - looking very bad, I don't know if this is just deciduous or if it has died back
4/19/98 - it has come back strong, looks great
1998 summary - I think these need more sun
1999 summary - declined during the year, not a showy bush at all
3/4/00 - moved to area 5 for a little more sun.
11/20/00 - moved to area 7
2000 summary - needs more sun
Notes and images for Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow'
BOTANICAL NAME: Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow'
COMMON NAME: Japanese Barberry
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Grown for its ornamental foliage and berries, which persist throughout the winter and attract birds. A good choice for the
city gardener, as this plant tolerates urban conditions with no problems. Attractive as an edging shrub along a garden
pathway or entrance for year-round interest. Will withstand heavy pruning to ground level in late winter if plant needs
rejuvenation, or for shaping as in a clipped hedge.
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Results for Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/10/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
8/22/97 - stayed healthy through the summer
10/24/97 - took cuttings
2/14/98 - declined
4/19/98 - much better now
1998 summary - I think these need more sun
1999 summary - thin foliage, not very showy
3/4/00 - moved to area 5 for more sun
11/20/00 - moved to area 7
BOTANICAL NAME: Bergenia cordifolia
COMMON NAME: Heart-leaf Bergenia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Elephant's Ears
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Round, Upright, Groundcover, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 16
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, White, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bergenia, with its thick, glossy, evergreen leaves makes an ideal groundcover. Leaf color is at its best when grown in poor
soil and will deepen when temperatures drop. The foliage is as appealing as the flowers. Bergenia are prone to slugs,
especially in damp places. Cut back if stems get leggy and divide in the spring after flowering if your plants become too
crowded. The delicate flowers are less cold-hardy than the leaves. Two of the most recommended varieties are 'Bressingham
White', a large, showy, white-flowering form of Bergenia, while 'Perfect' has a more rounded form and deep pink flowers.
T & M - germination at 65-70 F. Chill if no germination in 8 weeks.
TAYLOR's GUIDE TO SHADE - lists and describes several cultivars, "prey to slugs"
EXPERT - lists for sun or part shade, wide variety of soil and climate, adaptable
SCHENK - plant beneath trees or shrubs. Siberian origins. ditto adaptability
COX - only give to zone 8, and part shade to full sun
TIME/LIFE - says they don't grow in Florida or along the gulf coast.
MSU - says to set the crown just below the soil surface when planting.
SOUTHERN LIVING - not for coastal South zone, full shade in the Lower South zone.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*10/1/95 - One plant was moved to the RG. All 3 still alive but not spreading much. Will see if I get some blooms in the
spring.
*3/5/96 - two remaining plants in this area are not as healthy looking as the one that was moved to RG.
*3/17/96 - moved to back, area 12
*4/1/96 - noticed what looked like "spittle" foamy substance at base of one plant, small brown insect - did not catch it.
*10/29/96 - these continued to decline over the summer and are gone
1/31/98 - replacement ordered from Bluestone.
3/19/98 - Planted in Area 1
1998 summary - after many tries, despite what the reference books say, I do not believe this will grow in this climate.
These all succumbed to the long hot summer.
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: transplanted from front-center island
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - Doing okay here, but no blooms yet.
*3/5/96 - need to move this to a shady area. growing here, but not thriving.
*3/17/96 - moved to area 12 along with the other two from the front.
DATE PLANTED: 12/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seeds
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/15/95 - seed sewn
12/31/95 - just now starting to germinate.
1/25/96 - abt 4 plants transplanted
DATE PLANTED: 1/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seeds
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*2/12/96 - about a dozen have germinated over five days ago
*2/18/96 - transplanted to 3 in pots
*4/17/96 - planted 4 in area 23
*8/25/96 - I allowed these to be overshadowed by Hypoestes, but I think two will still make it.
*10/31/96 - no sign of them. Bergenia have not done very well here for me.
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seeds
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/27/97 - planted control medium
5/10/98 - 6 tiny seedlings have survived.
BOTANICAL NAME: Bletilla striata
COMMON NAME: Chinese Ground Orchid
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Bletia
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Container, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Pink, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - These are terrestrial orchids. Ok in coastal south, under high branching trees. Native to China and
Japan, flowers 6 wks in May or June. Hardy to about 10ø F. Dies back to ground each winter, in time will develop large
clumps if grown in light shade and moist rich humusy soil, don't divide too often, blooms best when crowded.
These are different-looking flowering plants for your garden. Leaves are reminiscent of the leatherleaf plant and are almost
evergreen. The flowers are a rich purple-pink and bloom from spring to early summer. These perennials need winter protection
and constant moisture so make sure you mulch them with leaf mold or some other organic material. Basically, they are easy and
fun to grow.
Schenk says they are hardy down to 0 degrees.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
10/30/97 - looks healthy
2/14/98 - I hope I marked this, because I do not remember where I planted it.
3/23/98 - has been blooming for a couple of weeks. Very pretty.
5/24/98 - healthy
1998 summary - great little plant, some chewing insect damage but otherwise healthy. Moved to another part of bed when this
area was reworked.
3/17/99 - plants broke dormancy, but looks like slugs or snails have eaten at leaves. Has not bloomed yet this spring.
1999 summary - did not bloom in 1999, but plants grew well. Damaged by hail.
3/22/00 - have been blooming for 3 weeks, from one plant only. Very pretty.
2000 summary - bloom in mid March, healthy all year, went dormant in cold weather.
Notes and images for Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank'
BOTANICAL NAME: Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Naturalizer, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn, 7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 4.5-6.0, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - 'Snowbank' more compact (to 5 ft) and upright, larger flowers, clearer white. Full sun or light shade,
coastal South okay.
GC - Native to the upper Midwestern United States, this perennial has an aster-like quality and blooms in late summer. Will
tolerate a wide range of light and moisture conditions, but performs best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. A large,
open plant that opens up with clouds of bloom and could even be used as part of a hedge. In the winter, the stalks and leaves
are still attractive and are a deep brown. This tall perennial may need staking and will need dividing every 2 to 3 years.
'Snowbank' is a recommended cultivar.
Niche sells at $4.50 quart, recommends full sun.
BLUESTONE- pink variety is shorter at 2 to 3 feet on a broader plant.
NATIVE - also recommends full sun and moderately acid soil.
SISKIYOU - Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank' Full sun, 5ft X 6ft Good clear white flowers of larger size than other
cultivars.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*10/1/95 - This has been an absolute pleasure. Delicate daisy blooms with a pale pink cast. It bloomed from late Aug to
now, with just a couple of blooms hanging on.
*12/31/95 - I cut back to the new growth at the base.
*3/5/96 - Basal growth stayed green thru winter and looks healthy
*3/17/96 - Moved to upper retaining wall bed.
*6/22/96 - blooming well thru summer
2/10/97 - declined end of summer, and I am not sure it is still alive.
1/31/98 - replacement ordered from Bluestone.
3/19/98 - Planted in area 7
6/27/98 - blooming profusely now
1998 summary - lots of blooms this year, a very good plant for this area
3/27/99 - moved to area 5
7/19/99 - the plants I moved were just seedlings and have been slow to grow but are healthy.
9/24/99 - evidently these dd not get big enough to bloom this year
BOTANICAL NAME: Bowiea volubilis
COMMON NAME: Bowie Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Climbing onion
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: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu/acc_num\851019.htm -- Description: Bulb fleshy, to 7 inches across, stems 5-15 feet long,
the single main stem branching, the many branches repeatedly forked; flowers to 5/8 inch diameter, perianth segments becoming
reflexed. South Africa
http://www.macnet.com/home/gwroe/b.html -- BOWIEA volubilis (Liliaceae) Climbing Onion, Zulu Potato. Another oddity from
South Africa. From the half-buried bulb, which can reach 6'' in diameter, sprouts a thin, green, scrambling, much-branched
stem that will climb up a stick or whatever is provided for it and then on to whatever else is around for up to 15'. Since
the stem is green, the plant has no need of leaves and doesn't bother with them. Small star-shaped flowers at the stem tips
are anticlimactic. Foliage mass is unlike most anything else.
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DATE PLANTED: 12/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Ray Walke
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/21/98 - Ray called this the Bowie Plant. He said it is from Africa. I stored it in the garage until spring, then set it
out by fence in dog pen area. It climbed then the stem died. In Dec 1997 I put it back in the garage to go dormant. In
spring set it back out in area 12 on fence. Pictures taken. No blooms so far.
8/4/98 - has not bloomed that I can tell, declined in heat
1998 summary - dead as a door nail.
BOTANICAL NAME: Boykinia acontifolia
COMMON NAME: Brook Saxifrage
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15-18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
WeDu - Native saxifrage relative with open panicles of white flowers in late spring. Foliage similar to buttercup.
DICTIONARY - lists B. jamesii, says it is not suitable to hot dry climates or limy soils.
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Results for Boykinia acontifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/12/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: WeDu 4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/12/97 - planted area 21. Note that this did not look very healthy and vigorous when received from WeDu.
6/23/97 - removed from garden, barely alive, and transplanted to pot in greenhouse.
Notes and images for Brachycome melapacarpa 'Pink Swirl'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brachycome melapacarpa 'Pink Swirl'
COMMON NAME: Swan River Daisy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-Drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Brachycome melapacarpa 'Pink Swirl' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $3.59
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
5/18/98 - this is a beautiful little plant, bloomed immediately since planted. Still a couple of blooms
6/28/98 - declined in heat and dry conditions
8/4/98 - completely gone now. This will not survive here.
Notes and images for Brachycome x 'Billabong Mauve Delight'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brachycome x 'Billabong Mauve Delight'
COMMON NAME: Swan River Daisy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-Drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. Pure enchantment to grow. Small, daisy-like flowers of blue, purple, pink and white are borne
above and among the feathery, fern-like leaves of this annual in spring, summer and early autumn. Start seeds under glass in
February or March. Pinch out tips of young plants to encourage bushiness. Ideal for sunny edges, cut flowers, containers, or
rockeries, the dark-centers of the flowers are good accents for floral arrangements. Does not do well in heavy and infertile
soil; shelter from the wind, deadhead to promote further blooms. This is not a particularly long-blooming plant so successive
sowings every three weeks will insure continuous blooms. Fall sown seeds will bloom in spring in a greenhouse. Lightly clip
if your plant thins in summer.
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Results for Brachycome x 'Billabong Mauve Delight' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Note: plant tag spells genus "Brachyscome", with an "s".
6/9/97 - blooming since planted
6/28/97 - bug damage
8/23/97 - this seemed to die quickly after the insect damage
Notes and images for Brassica oleracea 'Osaka Red'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brassica oleracea 'Osaka Red'
COMMON NAME: Flowering Cabbage, Ornamental Cabbage, Ornamental
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Low, Round, Ornamental, Border, Container, Edging
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
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:
HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. An easy to grow ornamental annual that has its brightest color when the nights are cool. Plants
are usually bi-colored, with the centers being either pink or white and the outer leaves either green or purple. These are a
great choice for fall color as they like cool temperatures and are frost hardy. After sowing seeds, place them in the
refrigerator for three days and then in a setting where the temperature is at 65 to 70 degrees F. They need light for
germination, so do not cover them.
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Results for Brassica oleracea 'Osaka Red' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/7/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
was eaten up by worms and then froze back in January
BOTANICAL NAME: Brickellia cordifolia
COMMON NAME: Flyr's Nemis
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Not found in references - sign at Native Nurseries says it is a rare native plant.
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Results for Brickellia cordifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/25/96 - I think this is the plant - alive and healthy. Should have marked it.
9/22/96 - dug up by mistake, and then transplanted to back of border
10/13/96 - has been blooming about a week, not very showy
2/10/97 - This may need to be moved to another location in spring
3/26/97 - I may have pulled this up by mistake as a weed
BOTANICAL NAME: Brillantaisia nitans
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 Brillantaisia nitans at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/26/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Fullerton Arboretum
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
Cuttings from Glen Williams
2000 summary - cuttings took and even bloomed briefly in greenhouse
BOTANICAL NAME: Browallia americana
COMMON NAME: Amethyst Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, white, violet,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, rich
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SUNSET - distinguished B. americana from B. speciosa. B. americana has lopsided clusters of 1/2 inch blooms resembling
Lobelias. B. speciosa is sprawling or bushy in growth with petunia-like blooms 1 1/2 to 2 inches across.
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Results for Browallia americana at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 2.29 6-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
6/9/97 - species identification is based on Sunset description that distinguished B. americana from B. speciosa.
10/25/97 - a few very small and insignificant blooms through the summer, plant was tall and rangy looking, died out with dry
weather
Notes and images for Browallia speciosa 'Bluebells'
BOTANICAL NAME: Browallia speciosa 'Bluebells'
COMMON NAME: Amethyst Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Bush Violet
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue-violet or white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: N FL- plant early March, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - 'Bluebells Improved', described as lavender blue, 10 inches tall, needs no pinching to make it branch.
Warm shade or filtered sunlight.
Very good shade plant. Will tolerate shade nearly as well as impatiens. Will flower through winter indoors. Trumpet shaped
flowers up to 2 in. across on slender branched stems, small leaves. Pinch plants when 3 inches to encourage side shoots.
Varieties include: 'Blue Bells'- lavender blue; 'Heavenly Blue'-pale blue; 'Jingle Bells'- mixed; and 'Silver Bells'- white.
RODALE- also mentions B. vicosa, and cautions not to overfeed or overwater this plant. Seed needs light, sprouts in 15
days.
GC- This perennial is usually grown as annual and is also a very popular nursery plant. It will make a good houseplant and
can be grown indoors year-round. The purple-blue flowers have white eyes. Browallia grows best in sun or part shade in moist,
rich soil. Do not over-fertilize, as this will lead to excessive foliage and fewer blooms. Do not cover the seeds; they need
light to germinate. Pinching out young growth will encourage bushiness.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Browallia 'Blue Bells Improved' - seed started 2/18/95 in garage. Less than half germinated and about 9 plants are
growing. Another tray of seed was started 3/18/95 in greenhouse and germination was much better. I now have a whole tray
that is started with about 24 plants.
10/1/95 - I have about 3 or 4 plants growing and that is all.
DATE PLANTED: 5/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - I think there is still one plant alive here. Only bloom is in the back yard.
12/7/95 - potted up and moved to greenhouse
2/18/96 - healthy and blooming in gallon pots, one in office.
3/3/96 - planted in area 24, continuous bloom through summer
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - one plant seems to have survived, but not blooming yet.
2/18/96 - one plant in office
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Moved to area 4 to get more sun. Two plants left.
12/7/95 - finally, they bloomed very nicely after moving there. I have now moved to the greenhouse to keep them over
winter. I have five plants there altogether.
2/18/96 - duplicate record
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: collected seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/18/96 - collected seed germinated extremely well. potted up 20 + seedlings.
4/17/96 - planted some here and others in #7 and elsewhere
5/20/96 - started blooming
10/29/96 - bloomed thru the summer, sporatically, then very pretty in the cooler weather.
3/2/97 - Potted up 8 plants, 6 survived. Moved to area 21
6/9/97 - took stem cuttings.
10/30/97 - took more cuttings or divisions to make as many as possible to overwinter
DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/28/98 - planted about 8 divisions in area 2
1998 summary - Outstanding shade plant, well worth the effort to take divisions and cuttings for over-winter.
3/20/99 - in planter in front of garage and hanging basked front porch
DATE PLANTED: 3/25/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings and divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/25/00 - two plants in area 10
2000 summary - did not survive
Notes and images for Brugmansia hybrid 'Double Blackcurrent Swirl'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brugmansia hybrid 'Double Blackcurrent Swirl'
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:
Thompson & Morgan - beautiful double frilled flowers of blackcurrant and lilac-mauve. Flowers earlier than most. Height 3-5
ft.
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Results for Brugmansia hybrid 'Double Blackcurrent at Le Jardin Ombragé
Swirl'
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: SEEDS Seed starting
Notes and images for Brugmansia hybrid 'Golden Queen'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brugmansia hybrid 'Golden Queen'
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:
Thompson & Morgan - large double frilled flowers canary yellow. Height 3-4 ft.
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Results for Brugmansia hybrid 'Golden Queen' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: SEEDS Seed starting
BOTANICAL NAME: Brugmansia spp.
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 Brugmansia spp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/9/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Maradee Cryer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted in front of garage
4/19/98 - this one did not take the transplant, withered and died shortly after planting
Notes and images for Brugmansia x insignis 'Frosty Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brugmansia x insignis 'Frosty Pink'
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:
http://www.nativehabitat.com/plants_brugmansias.html - BRUGMANSIA x INSIGNIS - These natural and man-made hybrids result when
B. suaveolens is crossed with B. versicolor and then again crossed with B. suaveolens. There is one split in the sepals and
a space between the calyx and the corolla. The triangular flowers have little to no recurve and
are 25 to 40 cm in length. The seedpod is "okra like". 'Frosty Pink' This naturally occurring hybrid is one of the fastest
& easiest Angel Trumpets to grow. The huge, flaring blooms begin yellow, then turn from white to pink. The most salt
tolerant Brugmansia.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
6/3/00 - planted in area 6
2000 summary - bloomed briefly in October
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: ? - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Notes and images for Brugmansia x versicolor 'Charles Grimaldi'
BOTANICAL NAME: Brugmansia x versicolor 'Charles Grimaldi'
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:
Brugmansia var. 'Charles Germaldii'
LOGEE'S GREENHOUSES - trumpets a luminous salmon, intense fragrance, hardy to zone 8
http://www.nativehabitat.com/plants_brugmansias.html - An exceptional hybrid, golden-orange with strongly recurved petal
tips. Compact growth & heavy bloomer. Great for containers! This cultivar has very little fragrance.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/24/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rizanino Reyes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
Small potted plant received, placed in greenhouse.
5/27/00 - planted out in garden, area 6
2000 summary - not sure about this one, planted near Papaya tree.
BOTANICAL NAME: Brunnera macrophylla
COMMON NAME: Siberian Bugloss
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Anchusa myosotidiflora
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Groundcover, Border, Naturalizer
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, White, azure, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Root cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
A blue-flowering perennial that makes a good groundcover and is also an excellent specimen plant. It grows to 18 inches and
prefers a partially shaded position with moist soil. A woodland setting is perfect for this little charmer. Also available in
a variegated form, 'Dawson's White'.
Bluestone - Bold soothing green foliage from Russia. Sky blue flowers adorn this easy to grow plant in the spring. The
heart shaped textured leaf is ideal for woodland settings or the perennial border. It loves moisture, does best in light
shade. Sixteen inches high.
Southern Living - Zones US, MS & LS. Needs well-drained, moisture retentive soil. Grow in partial to full shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/10.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - planted in area 25, blooming a little when planted, tiny blue blooms.
4/16/99 - blooms have ended but plant is healthy looking
7/23/99 - this died out completely in June and early July
No credit, this one was not recommended for the South.
Notes and images for Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue'
BOTANICAL NAME: Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue'
COMMON NAME: Butterfly Bush
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Summer Lilac, Orange-Eye Butterfly
TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Ornamental, Fragrance, Border, Cutting Bed, Contai
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
This shrub is well-named for it will attract large numbers and varieties of butterflies to your garden. In mid-summer long
dense flower clusters appear in profusion and are available in colors ranging from deep midnight purple to white, yellow and
pink. Keep trimmed for a neat appearance and deadhead to prolong flowering. Complements other flowering plants in a border or
makes a good container plant. Excellent as a cut flower and has a mild, sweet fragrance. Cut back hard in the spring and you
will be surprised and delighted how quickly this shrub leafs out and blooms.
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Results for Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased and had near pine stump.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - This did not survive, was not taken care of.
BOTANICAL NAME: Buddleia spp. 'Black Night'
COMMON NAME: Butterfly Bush
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. davidii (lavender)
TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 120
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Buddleia Davidii 'Black Knight' has narrow spikes of deep purple flowers, on large plants. Our
most popular Butterfly Bush. Hardy plant for moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Very attractive to butterflies;
fragrant; vigorous. (Image / JPEG / 587x443 pixels / 71KB)
NOTE: Tag on plant was spelled "Black Night" but it matches description of 'Black Knight'
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Results for Buddleia spp. 'Black Night' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.81
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/23/96 - planted in front of Clematis
5/18/96 - started to bloom
10/29/96 - not much bloom this year, but stayed healthy
2/10/97 - very little freeze back this winter
6/28/97 - moved to Area 14 dog pen area for more sun
8/23/97 - this one has bloomed better than the other two since I transplanted here
10/26/97 - continues to bloom well
2/7/98 - cut back nearly to ground
1998 summary - did not fare well at all this year, and may have died completely.
BOTANICAL NAME: Buddleia spp. 'Nanho Pink'
COMMON NAME: Butterfly Bush
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. davidii (lavender)
TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 120
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Buddleia spp. 'Nanho Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.81
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*3/23/96 - planted in front of Clematis
*5/28/96 - has been blooming a few days, very nice but needs more sun.
*10/19/96 - this has been the prettiest, most profuse and fragrant of the Buddleias. Still blooming well.
2/10/97 - very little freeze back this winter
6/28/97 - moved to Area 14 dog pen area for more sun
10/26/97 - continues to bloom well in new location
2/7/98 - cut back nearly to ground
1998 summary - did not fare well at all this year, and may have died completely.
BOTANICAL NAME: Buddleia x 'Lochinch'
COMMON NAME: Butterfly Bush
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: B. davidii (lavender)
TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender-blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
PARK SEED - calls this "NEW", the best Butterfly Bush for the South. Lavender blue blooms from mid to late summer.
WAYSIDE - Named for the Scotch location where it originated. Blooms summer thru late fall. Hybrid of B. fallowiana, silvery
lavender flowers. Compact habit, 5 ft high by 4 ft wide.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Buddleia Fallowiana 'Lochinch'. Hybrid with lilac flowers and very silvery leaves. Somewhat
smaller than a full size Buddleia Davidii. Hardy.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.81
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/23/96 - planted in front of Clematis
5/6/96 - first to bloom
10/29/96 - healthy, but not much blooming
2/10/97 - very little freeze back this winter
6/28/97 - moved to Area 14 dog pen area for more sun
10/26/97 - continues to bloom well in new location
2/7/98 - cut back nearly to ground
1998 summary - did not fare well at all this year, and may have died completely.
Notes and images for Buphthalmum spp. 'Golden Beauty'
BOTANICAL NAME: Buphthalmum spp. 'Golden Beauty'
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:
Bluestone - not well known, but handsome with golden yellow ray fptaled daisies all summer.
http://www.botany.com/buphthalmum.html -BUPHTHALMUM (Buphthal'mum) DESCRIPTION: These hardy perennials are found wild in
central Europe and Asia. They have erect growth and may reach a height of 2 feet with a width of 3 feet or more. Their medium
green leaves are lance-shaped to linear-lance-shaped and they may be toothed or whole. The name of this plant is taken from
the Greek bous, an ox, and ophthalmos, an eye, and refers to the central disc of the flower; thus the common name for this
plant, Ox-Eye. The flowers resemble Daisies; they are yellow, with thin, widely spaced ray florets surrounding a darker
yellow center. They grow singly atop strong, leafy stems throughout the summer. POTTING: Grow Ox-Eyes in moist, well-drained
soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. They may need to be supported with stakes or some other device. They will spread on
soil that is fertile. PROPAGATION: Sow seeds or divide them in the spring or fall. VARIETIES: B. salicifolium; B.
speciosissimum; B. speciosum.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/18/99 - planted in area 6
10/7/99 - Bluestone replacement planted in area 7
9/29/00 - All three died again, replacement plants received from Bluestone and planted in T73
2000 summary - established
