BOTANICAL NAME: Habranthus robustus
COMMON NAME: rain lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
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:
Botanica - only hardy to zone 10 and needs full sun.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/3/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jim Frechette
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
6/3/00 - planted in area 13
2000 summary - bloomed in June, shortly after planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Haemanthus coccineus
COMMON NAME: Blood Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: hurricane lily
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: Upright, Ornamental, Container, Greenhouse
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Dictionary shows an H. katherine on plate # 542 which looks very similar to what we are calling the "hurricane lily". Based
on the following description, I think it is the H. coccineus. Flowers late summer, bright scarlet in an umbel on short but
stout stem of 6-8 in. with upright stamens looking like a large red shaving brush backed by two scarlet bracts. Flowers
without leaves which appear later and lie flat on the ground, broad and strap shaped up to 2 ft in length. When these die
away in summer bulb should be rested dry. Cool greenhouse. from S. Aftica. GC: A summer-flowering bulb with large blooms
of fleshy, red bracts which surround prominent stamens and numerous tiny little petals in the flower's center. The stems are
large and dull brownish red. Leaves appear after flowering and are large, glossy and a bright green. They stand up about
1-1.5 feet high.
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Results for Haemanthus coccineus at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*I am not sure where I planted these, or even certain of the scientific name - but this record is being entered as a place
holder.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hebe pimeleoides 'Minor'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: violet-blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Tiny blue-green leaves on somewhat procumbent stems. Shrubby Veronicas from New Zealand, any soil with good drainage, best
in mild winter climates.
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Results for Hebe pimeleoides 'Minor' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - barely alive
*10/1/95 - a few tiny leaves indicate some life.
*3/5/96 - no sign now
*4/1/96 - I think this is done for
*Yet another that was purchased from Siskiyou too late in the season. This one should have been able to survive here.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hedera helix
COMMON NAME: English Ivy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: vine (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Climbing, Groundcover, Climbing, Erosion control,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: , Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Moist, Average
Propagation: Stem Cuttings, Air Layers
REFERENCE NOTES:
Listed by Marshall as a groundcover for shade. GC: An extremely useful and decorative groundcover or climbing vine. English
Ivy can be trained as in a topiary or espaliere-type of design and is used as greenery for wreath or bouquet-making in
florists shops. Easy to grow and propagate, this ivy likes any average garden soil in full sun or part shade. Tendrils will
cling and eventually could become destructive to its supportive structure if it is flimsy. Long-lived, the ivy will provide
attractive evergreen foliage for many, many years.
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Results for Hedera helix at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Propagated from plant found on property
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 19 Along left fence
In Sept., I rooted many pieces from an English Ivy found in my backyard. These cuttings were planted along the east fence
in the backyard.
2/24/96 - all looking healthy, spreading and climbing as desired.
1999 summary - well these have finally really gotten established and are beginning to be a problem. Have trimmed back a lot
of it. Fortunately is slow growing.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hedera helix 'Kings Choice'
COMMON NAME: Sparkling Ivy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: houseplant
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to n/a
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: 45-75
LIGHT PREFERENCE: medium
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Hedera helix 'Kings Choice' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tommy
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
12/31/95 - seems to have survived the 20's temps
3/5/96 - evergreen and healthy
9/22/96 - Moved to front of plant bed.
5/24/98 - potted some divisions up, more to plant
5/25/98 - planted in area 15
1999 summary - slow spreading compared to normal English ivy, this really needs some place where it can climb.
2000 summary - established on the ground in area 16
Notes and images for Helianthemum mutabile 'Single Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Helianthemum mutabile 'Single Pink'
COMMON NAME: Rock Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, light soil
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - rich pink flowers in profusion. Low evergreen plant smothered with bright colored blossoms in May and June. Use
lime for best results.
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Results for Helianthemum mutabile 'Single Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
6 in, lime loving, plant in RG
4/3/97 - beautiful pink flowers, lasting about two weeks
8/23/97 - barely alive
9/19/97 - replacement on spring backorder
3/19/98 - Planted two in T05
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - fair
4/1/99 - they have leafed out well, planted replacement for T36 in this trough
5/2/99 - new plant has been blooming but existing plants have not bloomed, but very healthy looking.
7/19/99 - declining somewhat from hot rainy weather but looks like it will survive another summer. The older plant never
bloomed. Must need some winter chill to bloom.
9/24/99 - healthy
3/27/00 - this must have finally established itself, healthy growth, but did not bloom yet again this year.
2000 summary - declined severely this year over the summer, not sure if it is still alive. Has not bloomed since it was
first received, perhaps needs winter chill.
Notes and images for Helianthemum nummularium 'St. Mary's Helianthemum'
BOTANICAL NAME: Helianthemum nummularium 'St. Mary's Helianthemum'
COMMON NAME: Rock Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8 -15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, light soil
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
rock garden
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Results for Helianthemum nummularium 'St. Mary's at Le Jardin Ombragé
Helianthemum'
DATE PLANTED: 5/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3/$9.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*Plant label indicates part shade in South.
*9/95 - This died shortly after planting.
Notes and images for Helichrysum bracteatum 'Golden Beauty'
BOTANICAL NAME: Helichrysum bracteatum 'Golden Beauty'
COMMON NAME: Straw Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Dried Arrangements, Border, Rock Garden, Cutting B
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-Drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. Strawflower, or Everlasting, is an easy plant to grow, with red, yellow, orange, pink, purple, or
white blooms. The true petals are found in the center of each flower and they are surrounded by colorful, straw-like bracts.
The flowers bloom from summer to early autumn. When cutting blooms for drying, cut them before they are fully open and and
hang them upside down in cool, dark place. Seeds need light to germinate; plant in porous soil. They prosper during hot
summers, but high humidity or continual damp may cause stem rot. 'Harvest' is pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.59
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
4/16/99 - has been blooming since planted.
7/19/99 - bloomed well in spring then declined with summer heat. Barely alive now.
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliconia andersonii
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 Heliconia andersonii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Pam E - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Notes and images for Heliconia psittacorum 'Choconiana'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliconia psittacorum 'Choconiana'
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:
Stokes - 'Choconiana' blooms all year. Grows up to 5 ft, in pots 2-3 ft. Has beautiful orange infl with orange bracts and
orange sepals with distal black bands and yellow and white tips. Flowers are long lasting. Full sun to 50% shade.
Originally from the Guianas.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Robin Brocious
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
5/27/00 - planted out in garden, area 6
11/20/00 - potted up and moved to greenhouse
2000 summary - a few sparse blooms
DATE PLANTED: 8/9/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cynthia Voorhies
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Received a specimen from Cynthia she believes is this one.
Notes and images for Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di'
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:
Stokes - 'Lady Di' may be the most beautiful of the psittacorums, with dark rose red bracts and cream yellow sepals with dark
green bands and white tips which create a dramatic color display. Grows 2-5 ft, long lasting blooms on stalks that are only
8 weeks old. Blooms April to November in full sun to 40% shade.
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Results for Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Robin Brocious
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
5/27/00 - planted out in garden, area 6
11/20/00 - potted up and moved to greenhouse
2000 summary - grew well but did not bloom, moved to greenhouse
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliconia sp.
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 Heliconia sp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/4/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Brian Bruning
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Notes and images for Heliconia stricta 'Dwarf Jamaican'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliconia stricta 'Dwarf Jamaican'
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 Heliconia stricta 'Dwarf Jamaican' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/1/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bryan Brunner
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Notes and images for Heliconia unknown 'Cynthia-redyellow4320'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliconia unknown 'Cynthia-redyellow4320'
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 Heliconia unknown 'Cynthia-redyellow4320' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/9/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cynthia Voorhies
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
she received from a friend, not certain about identity
Notes and images for Heliopsis scabra 'Summer Sun'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heliopsis scabra 'Summer Sun'
COMMON NAME: Oxeye
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Dried Arrangements, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36-48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Dry, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
This native American perennial is hardy and sun-loving. Great at the back of the border or at the center of an island bed,
this member of the sunflower family makes an excellent cut flower or may be used in dried arrangements. Charming semi-double
or double yellow flowers open in profusion in mid-summer and bloom right into the fall when many other perennials have faded.
This perennial looks particularly good companion planted with pink or red daylilies. Oxeye does well in dry soils. Some
recommended cultivars are 'Light of Loddon', Golden Plume' and 'Goldspritz' along with 'Karat', a European cultivar, which is
pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*8/25/96 - this has been blooming very nicely all summer, but it has been hiding behind the Tithonia and other taller
flowers.
3/26/97 - coming back nicely
5/2/97 - has had some bug damage but healthy enough
6/23/97 - blooming very well through 8/22/97
4/19/98 - this may be gone
5/18/98 - something is growing here after all
6/27/98 - has been blooming for a couple of weeks.
7/27/98 - profuse blooms
1998 summary - this plant has performed quite well here.
3/10/99 - not sure where the dormant plant is and I have reworked this bed. Hopefully I did not kill it.
1999 summary - I believe it bloomed briefly in new location.
3/27/00 - not sure if this is still alive or not. Reworked entire bed, and found a plant in approx. location so I kept it.
BOTANICAL NAME: Helleborus foetidus
COMMON NAME: Setterwort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Stinking Hellebore
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Clump, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Green, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Winter, Spring, 2,3,4
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
*GC- Both the flowers and stems of this unusual perennial are a bright, lemony gray-green and arranged in a fan pattern. The
foliage is evergreen and is topped by pale green, bell-shaped flowers which will become outlined in purple as they age.
Helleborus will self-sow freely or may be divided in early spring. Make sure you divide only large, well-established clumps
as this perennial does not like to be disturbed.
*SCHENK- lives 3 years and self sows.
*PLANT DELIGHTS- Needs very good drainage or it will not last.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lee & Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 9 Left driveway island
*10/1/95 - All three plants have survived the hot summer.
*3/5/96 - These stayed evergreen thru the winter and look very healthy. They have not spread much nor have they bloomed
yet.
*3/27/96 - very healthy and vigorous looking but no blooms
*4/18/96 - just starting to bloom from one plant, bloomed thru *6/22/96
*8/24/96 - A well behaved and attractive ground cover for the shade. The blooms are not exciting (lizard green) but
interesting none the less.
2/10/97 - excellent blooming this year, continued from late fall thru the winter with profuse green blooms.
3/26/97 - blooms still present
8/22/97 - many of the older stalks turned black and died back.
10/24/97 - this has declined a lot this year but is still alive
2/14/98 - these declined severely this year, still alive but barely.
4/19/98 - only one small plant still alive, but hundreds of seedlings. Potted up seedlings and planted several in Area 10
1998 summary - one small plant from the original is still alive. Most of the seedlings are growing, but very slowly.
3/11/99 - has not bloomed (yet), noted that in 1996 it did not start until April.
1999 summary - four plants now including 3 seedlings that are established in this bed.
3/27/00 - one plant bloomed in February and is now forming seed pods.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/3/96 - planted in area 1
*8/25/96 - a bit crowded by neighboring plants, but still growing.
2/27/97 - moved from area 1 to area 2. Healthy and vigorous
8/22/97 - growing very well here
10/21/97 - some browning of leaves from dry weather but okay
2/8/98 - none of the H. foetidus look good now. not sure why
3/31/98 - did not survive
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/26/00 - planted remaining seedlings in T73
2000 summary - very slow growth but established.
BOTANICAL NAME: Helleborus orientalis
COMMON NAME: Lenten Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Clump, Shade, Naturalizer
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 1,2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC- The Lenten Rose is a graceful and elegant addition to the woodland garden. It likes a soil rich in organic matter and
top-dressing with compost or rotted manure will be extremely beneficial. It will self-sow and spread slowly making it a
perfect choice for naturalizing a shady spot. These plants are slow to establish and do not like to be disturbed or divided,
unless plants are large and well-established. Blooms in very early spring and continues on for 6-8 weeks. The drooping
flowers are about 4 inches across and vary in shade from white to a deep rose. The 'Millet Strain' of this species is
particularly beautiful with blooms of white or rose, streaked with dark red. The foliage is evergreen, large and attractive.
Scarify seeds before sowing.
Niche Gardens offers these for $7.00 and they bloom in winter. They list the zone range as 4 to 8 and suggest these be
planted on a slope where you can look up at them, because the blossoms droop downward. Sounds perfect for my backyard! A
must have! Plant Delights sells for $6.00, zone 4-9
Shady Oaks - $8.95
COX- says H. orientalis is faster and easier to grow than H. niger, it self sows prolifically. Says bloom period is Mar-May,
much later than other references.
SCHENK- says this is more than a species, a "hybrid swarm". He says flowers are Feb to April
LAWRENCE- evergreen foliage remains attractive until the bloom stalks appear, at which time it is best to cut off the remains
and enjoy the fresh new growth which appears with the white to pink to deep purple flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens. - $7.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
Potted up to be kept out until winter when bloom starts in January.
12/31/95 - no sign of blooms yet, and several on the net in NC have had blooms at Christmas time.
3/5/96 - slow growing. Looks healthy, but did not bloom.
4/18/96 - moved from pot to area 12
10/29/96 - 11x14 and looking healthy
2/10/97 - no blooms yet, healthy looking
2/22/97 - spotted first blooms, pale yellow-green, not showy, nodding type similar to H. foetus
3/26/97 - blooms last a very long time, still look good
10/26/97 - healthy
2/7/98 - healthy
3/31/98 - blooming all month and continues - long lasting flowers.
5/18/98 - blooms are just now starting to die off
1998 summary - plant declined in severe heat and dry of early summer.
1999 summary - very little change in this plant, did not notice any bloom in 1999
3/9/00 - bloomed late February, single flower.
3/27/00 - another flower blooming now
2000 summary -
BOTANICAL NAME: Helleborus sternii
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Helleborus sternii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/8/98 - not sure about this one
1998 summary - plant disappeared in the summer, but came back in late fall.
3/17/99 - plant is not thriving, but is alive.
3/28/99 - moved ot area 27
7/23/99 - barely surviving
moved to area 2
BOTANICAL NAME: Helonias bullata
COMMON NAME: Swamp-pink
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, showy
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly acid, wet, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Siskiyou - From an attractive basal rosette of lily-like leaves rises a stout stem topped with clustered pink flowers in
spring. From eastern coastal bogs of the US. For the bog garden or a cool, shady position in moisture retentive soil. Zone
4-8
Wildflowers of the Southeastern United States - the beauty of the tight cluster of many small pink lily-lke flowers on the
leafless stalk is enhanced by the elongate evergreen leaves at the base. After flowering, the stalk elongates to as high as
1 meter. Rare. Swamps and bogs in nw SC, nw GA, sw NC nw and e VA into mts of PA and se NY. Flowers April and May.
Picture page 247.
http://web.ral.r4.fws.gov/plant/swamppink.html - Swamp Pink in North Carolina Helonias bullata
Status: Threatened Family: Lily Flowering/Fruiting Dates: March - May Habitat: Wetlands that are saturated but not
flooded, including southern Appalachian bogs and swamps. Atlantic white cedar swamps, swampy forests bordering small
streams; boggy meadows and spring seepage areas. Commonly associated with some evergreens, including white cedar, pitch pine,
American larch, and black spruce. Distinguishing Characteristics: Basal rosette of light green, lance-shaped and
parallel-veined leaves with a hollow-stemmed flower stalk that can grow 8-35 inches during flowering and up to 5 feet during
seed maturation. Small pink flowers are clustered (30-50) at the tip of the stem, in a bottlebrush shape. Threats: Wetland
loss to urban. agricultural & silvicultural development; habitat degradation (esp. siltation) from offsite disturbance
including groundwater withdrawal, sewage discharge, siltation from soil erosion, introduction of excess nutrients and toxic
chemicals; trampling: collection. Species Distribution from known occurrences. Species may occur in similar habitats in other
counties. Red counties indicate observed within 20 years. Green counties indicate observed more than 20 years ago. Image
at E:\web images\swamppink.jpg.
http://www.fws.gov/r9endspp/i/q/saq54.html -
DESCRIPTION: A perennial, the Swamp Pink usually is one of the first wildflowers to bloom in the spring. The
plant usually blooms from March to May. Its fragrant flowers are pink and occur in a cluster of 3O to 5O. Its dark
evergreen, lance-shaped, and parallel-veined leaves form a basal rosette which arises from a stout, hollow stem.
This stem can grow from a height of 2 to 9 decimeters during flowering, and to 1.5 meters during seed maturation
(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 199O). The plant's stout rootstock has many fibrous rootlets. During the winter, the
leaves often turn reddish brown and will lie flat on, or slightly raised, from the ground. These winter leaves are often
hidden by leaf litter, but a visible large button, in the center of the leaves, represents next season's flowerhead. The
plant produces three-lobed fruit of an inverted heart shape. Each fruit has many ovules; each ovule opens into six
lobes which release linear shaped seeds with appendages on both ends.
Although the species can reproduce sexually, most of it's reproduction is asexual by clonal root growth. This means
plants tend to grow in clumps, close to the parent plants, and that plant populations can be extremely dense.
Densities of up to 56 plants per square meter have been found in southern Appalachia (Sutter 1982). Dense clusters
of plants can also occur when plants reproduce sexually because of limited seed dispersal. Sometimes the seeds will
fall out of the capsule and land beneath the mother plant. Swamp pink seeds have appendages, and animals may
sometimes help disperse the seeds.
RANGE AND POPULATION LEVEL: New Jersey supports the largest and most numerous populations of the
species with 68 existing sites spread over 12 southern counties in the Coastal Plain area. Most of the populations
are located along the Pinelands fringe in the Delaware River Drainage. Plant colonies are found in the following
counties: Atlantic; Burlington; Camden; Cape May; Cumberland; Mercer; Gloucester; Middlesex; Monmouth;
Morris; Ocean; and Salem. New Jersey once supported 1OO populations; 32 of the State's populations have been
extirpated.
Besides New Jersey, six other States support populations including Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina;
South Carolina, and Georgia. One historic population was reported in Staten Island, New York, near Kreislerville,
but this population is believed extirpated. Delaware's 1O existing sites are located in the Coastal Plain area of all
three counties (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex). One historic colony, in the Piedmont, has been extirpated. In
Maryland's Coastal Plain, six plant populations are located on privately-owned lands in Anne Arundel, Cecil, and
Dorchester Counties. One other population has been extirpated. Fifteen of the sixteen Virginia populations occur
across a 1O-mile area on the western slopes of the central Blue Ridge Mountains. The other existing population is
found in the Coastal Plain. Ten of Virginia's plant populations are located in the George Washington National
Forest, and one is on the Blue Ridge Parkway which is owned by the National Park Service. In North Carolina, the
largest population is found in the Pisgah National Forest in the "Pink Beds" area. Seven other populations occur in
Jackson, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. South Carolina and Georgia have one known population each.
The South Carolina population is located in Greenville County on South Carolina Heritage Trust land. The
privately-owned, Georgia population is in Rabun County, close to the North Carolina border.
HABITAT: Swamp Pink occurs in a variety of wetland habitats. These include Atlantic white-cedar swamps; Blue
Ridge swamps; swampy forested wetlands which border small streams; meadows, and spring seepage areas. The
plant requires habitat which is saturated, but not flooded, with water. Swamp Pink is commonly associated with
evergreen trees such as Atlantic white-cedar; pitch pine; American larch; and black spruce. The species appears to
be somewhat shade tolerant and to need enough canopy to minimize competition with other more aggressive
species. In areas with less canopy, deer are more likely to eat the plant's flowers, leaves, or shoots.
REASONS FOR CURRENT STATUS: The loss of wetlands to urban and agricultural development and
timbering operations originally was the primary threat to the species. Now, State wetland and Federal endangered
species protection laws have slowed the loss of wetlands, and the major threat to the Swamp Pink is habitat
degradation caused by off-site disturbances. Some of these impacts include off-site water withdrawal for irrigation
or crop production; discharge from sewage treatment plants; increased siltation from the inadequate control of soil
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an increase in natural succession which allows the growth of competing species such as common reed, red maple,
red alder, and mountain laurel. To alleviate the impacts of off-site disturbances, buffer zones may be established
buffer zones need to encircle over 5OO feet of the area. In these areas, smaller buffer zones tend to isolate the
wetland. An isolated wetland serves as a sink receiving all of the stormwater runoff and pollution from the adjacent
areas. The attractiveness of the Swamp Pink makes it vulnerable to collecting by gardeners and commercial
the plants blooming in a given year (Maddox 199O).
Results for Helonias bullata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/7/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Needs light shade, moist to wet, but not flooded, nutrient poor, can spread to a thick clump, flower stalks get tall, 3-5
feet. Planted in area 5, left end behind Clerodendron, close to wall.
7/19/99 - I have seen little change in this since it was planted. Light green foliage, only a couple of inches high.
Should be in ideal location except for "nutrient poor"
9/24/99 - declined, not sure if it will make it here
1999 summary - potted up and moved to the greenhouse, but this did not survive.
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Aztec Gold'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Aztec Gold'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: golden yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Gold color, early bloom, possibly Aztec Gold. Scapes are just above the plant, about 12 inches high.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Aztec Gold' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
First bloom 5/3/95
5/14/96 - blooming well thru 5/20/96
1998 summary - did not notice any blooms this year
1999 summary - not sure whether this one is still alive, need to move all these from the shade to sunnier areas.
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Black Plush'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Black Plush'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Spider type, hardy, midseason.
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Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Black Plush' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/17/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters 5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Blooming started about 5/20/95 - beautiful!
5/18/97 - blooming for a few days now, continued thru 6/23/97. Very nice, this won second prize at Talla Hem. Show in the
spider category.
2/14/98 - Divided and replanted to the right of Iris to carry the look to the other Daylilies.
5/2/98 - has already been blooming sporatically
5/24/98 - blooming heavy now
6/27/98 - much shorter bloom period this year than in past years
1999 summary - plant has declined and blooms were not very showy this year.
2000 summary - moved this year from front to back yard area 15. Bloomed in late May.
DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bonus plant in second order from Daylily Discounte
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall
5/18/97 - blooming for a few days now.
Duplicate record, closed out
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Cosmic Hummingbird'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Cosmic Hummingbird'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 26
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: orange yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Early blooming and repeat, blend of peach, pink and honey.
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Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Cosmic Hummingbird' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
This was the first of the daylilies to bloom, about mid April, as indicated in catalog "starts blooming extra early and
repeats". (first bloom 4/24/95)
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall
4/18/96 - first to bloom again this year, lasted only a couple of days..
3/26/97 - first to bloom again, much earlier than past two years
9/1/97 - moved and divided
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
4/19/98 - once again, this is the first to bloom, it has been blooming for about a week, and continuing to bloom 6/27/98 -
this has had the longest bloom period of any Daylilies this year
1999 summary - first bloom was 4/25/99 and again this year I had repeat blooms into mid July.
2000 summary - blooming 4/21/00, did not track it all year.
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Delicate Treasure'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Delicate Treasure'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 17
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: creamy pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
R. W. Munson hybrid tetraploid. Early midseason and reblooms.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Delicate Treasure' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Bloom started 5/20/95
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall
6/9/97 - if this has bloomed at all since it was planted, I have never noticed.
9/1/97 - moved and divided (found original plant tag, not where I thought)
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
1999 summary - no record this year - might be gone
2000 summary - no blooms noticed, close out record
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Free Spirit'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Free Spirit'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pale yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Fragrant, midseason, some re-bloom, shade tolerant in South, dormant
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DATE PLANTED: 2/17/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/31/97 - blooming well for the past week, continued thru 6/9/97
9/1/97 - moved and divided
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
5/25/98 - blooming - very nice, low plant with pretty lemon yellow color.
1999 summary - no record this year
2000 summary - close out record
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Kecia'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 28
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: cream yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
R. W. Munson hybrid semi evergreen tetraploid. Early midseason and reblooms, award winner.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
First bloom 5/1/95. Very nice color and there are many blossoms on the scapes ready to bust forth in bloom Blooming started
5/10/95
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall
5/8/96 - Started blooming and continued thru 5/21/96
5/2/97 - blooming for a couple of days now
9/1/97 - moved and divided
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
5/2/98 - has been blooming well for a few days now
5/5/99 - was protected in Alpinia house, and bloomed starting week ago
1999 summary - started blooming 4/25/99
2000 summary - did not record flowering this year
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Kwanso'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Kwanso'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: orange,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6.7.8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
The lowest price in the Daylily Discounter catalog at 2.95 each. Introduced in 1917. 5 inch blooms, slightly stoloniferous.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall
5/31/97 - has been blooming for a weel, continued thru 6/9/97
9/1/97 - moved and divided, also moved Kwanso volunteer from back yard and planted in center of this clump
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
6/27/98 - a few blooms in early to mid June
1999 summary - bloomed 6/10/99
2000 summary - very showy, bloomed 5/27-6/3
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Little Business'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Little Business'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red/yellow center,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Dark red flower with yellow center, similar to Black Plush, but with wider petals. Early bloom. Scapes are slightly above
the plant, about 18 inches high.
6/6/97 - This is 'Little Business'
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Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Little Business' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
Transplanted from back yard. First bloom 5/1/95.
5/1/96 - right on schedule, it started blooming today, continued thru 5/21/96. Also in this area is an unknown mauve
colored daylily
5/2/97 - starting to bloom, same time as last two years.
2/14/98 - divided and replanted next to 'Black Plush'
1999 summary - bloomed end of May
2000 summary - did not record blooms this year
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Little Fat Dazzler'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Little Fat Dazzler'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red with yellow throat,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Daylily Discounters says this is simply the best little red in the business. Award winner, popular cultivar.
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Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Little Fat Dazzler' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Blooming 5/10-25/95
5/18/96 - started blooming
5/2/97 - started blooming
5/18/98 - blooming
1999 summary - not sure whether this one is still alive, need to move all these from the shade to sunnier areas.
2000 summary - moved to back area 15, did not notice any blooming
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: scape
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/24/96 - planted with other H. 'Little Business'
4/6/96 - some confusion here. I think these are Little Fat Dazzler, not Little Business. Check when blooming.
DATE PLANTED: 9/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: scapes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
9/29/96 - took lots of new starts from scapes and planted around pond
5/31/97 - started blooming last week
5/18/98 - beginning to bloom
1999 summary - has been crowded out by other plants
2000 summary - no blooms this year
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Pixie Beauty'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Pixie Beauty'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lemon yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Peach color, blooms started 5/25/95, about 24 inches high.
6/6/97 - Identified by tag as 'Pixie Beauty'
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Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Pixie Beauty' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
1999 summary - not sure whether this one is still alive, need to move all these from the shade to sunnier areas.
2000 summary - not sure where this is now
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Sari'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
R. W. Munson hybrid diploid. Early midseason and reblooms, semi evergreen, tall, award winner.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounter
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
Bloom started 5/20/95
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall
5/21/96 - blooming
5/2/97 - started blooming
9/1/97 - moved and divided
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
5/5/98 - blooming
1999 summary - bloomed end of May
2000 summary - blooming 5/7-5/11
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Shari Harrison'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Shari Harrison'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: violet-purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Shade tolerant, early to mid season bloom and occasional rebloom. Listed as semi-evergreen, may be a dormant. May have
trouble in heat, light shade recommended south of Atlanta.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/17/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
May need to move to shadier spot?
5/31/97 - it looks like this might have bloomed already, but if so was barely noticeable.
9/1/97 - moved and divided, not absolutely sure about identification
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
6/27/98 - again this year did not bloom
1999 summary - SURPRISE! Had its first bloom on May 30th and continued with sporatic flowers until mid July.
2000 summary - did not record blooms this year
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Sweet Georgia Brown'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Sweet Georgia Brown'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pinkish melon,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Very rare, vigorout grower that multiplies quickly. Early-mid season, rebloom in Oct.
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Results for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Sweet Georgia Brown' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/17/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
Bloom started 5/20/95
5/21/96 - blooming
5/18/97 - has been blooming for a week or more
9/1/97 - moved and divided
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
5/18/98 - blooming well now
6/27/98 - this was one of the better blooming ones this year
1999 summary - bloomed end of May and into June
2000 summary - blooming 5/11
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'unknown mauve colored'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'unknown mauve colored'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lemon yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Mauve color with yellow, blooms started 5/20/95, about 24 inches high.
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colored'
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/93
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'unknown yellow colored'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'unknown yellow colored'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lemon yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Yellow color, early bloom, possibly H. flava or hybrid from it. Scapes are well above the plant, about 30 inches high.
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colored'
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/92
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
Plant tags are still near the plant, but do not identify variety. Only id is "Daylily". First bloom 5/3/95.
5/15/96 - blooming very well thru 5/28/96
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'various (see planting record)'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'various (see planting record)'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: all but white and blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Cox says only grows south to zone 8, but this is a common flower in Tallahassee, recommended by Marshall. Wilson says colors
are cream, green, pink, yellow, orange. 8,000 hybrids. Best bloom is in full light, but will tolerate deeper shade. See
Munson, for a whole book on the subject! Several varieties are planted in our yard, see below.
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planting record)'
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/91
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased several years ago.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
The following plant tags have been found for daylilies that have been planted here:
'Little Dazzler' - deep red - In Daylily Discounter catalog, pg 30
'Little Business' - strawberry red - In Daylily Discounter catalog, pg 30
'Pixie Beuty' - frosted pink
'Yellow Baby' - yellow
'Aztec Gold' - yellow - In Daylily Discounter catalog, pg 14
They have bloomed some, but not profusely. Location has been okay, should be plenty of sun, but needs some TLC, better
soil, water, etc. These plants are ready for division, so I should be able to get plenty of starts although I won't know
the variety.,
1995 - planted a lot of them in the back lower left bed
1999 summary - not sure whether this one is still alive, need to move all these from the shade to sunnier areas.
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/92
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased unknown variety and color.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Yasmin'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Yasmin'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink & yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
R. W. Munson hybrid tetraploid. Early midseason and reblooms, evergreen, tall, award winner.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/17/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters $5.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
Bloom started 5/20/95
5/21/96 - blooming
5/18/97 - bloomng
9/1/97 - moved and divided
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
5/18/98 - blooming
1999 summary - bloomed from end of May until early July
2000 summary - blooming 5/11-5/28
Notes and images for Hemerocallis hybrids 'Yellow Lollipop'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hemerocallis hybrids 'Yellow Lollipop'
COMMON NAME: Daylily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 11
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Early blooming and reblooms throughout the summer. Dormant, rapid increase.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
Bloom started 5/20/95
3/17/96 - moved to upper retaining wall, have not noticed any blooms this year or last.
9/1/97 - moved and divided, not absolutely sure about identification
10/24/97 - re-established well in new location
5/24/98 - blooming
1999 summary - not sure when it started this year but confirmed identification with a picture of the flower on July 5th.
2000 summary - blooming 5/21
Results for Hemionitis artifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
6/3/00 - planted in area 16 with Bromeliads
2000 summary - very attractive foliage, kept in pot in the ground, moved to the greenhouse for the winter.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hepatica americana
COMMON NAME: Liverleaf
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pinkish white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3,4
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Found in rich woods on slopes, into NW Florida and elsewhere.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Seed from Tom Stuart, Putnam Co, NY
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Seed sewn 5/26/95
10/1/95 - no germination
BOTANICAL NAME: Hesperaloe parviflora
COMMON NAME: False Red Yucca
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS, CS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, dry, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - sun, zone 7-10, 18", USA. this is one of the little known gems of the southwest US. Hesperaloe resembles a
yucca, but is a little more socially acceptable. The blue green foliage makes a nice clump, especially when topped with 40"
spikes of salmon pink flowers in late summer.
Southern Living Garden Book - Native to Texas and northern Mexico, makes dense yucca-like clump of very nerrow swordlike
evergreen leaves 4 ft long and 1 in wide. Pink to rose red nodding flowers in slim 3-4 ft high clusters bloom in early
summer with repeat bloom frequent. On older plants, spikes can reach 8-9 ft. Good for large container. Tolerates most well
drained soils.
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Results for Hesperaloe parviflora at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $7.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Plant in new area 5, sandy well drained soil.
7/19/99 - moved to trough garden - T14
9/24/99 - healthy but no bloom
3/27/00 - still healthy, still no blooms
2000 summary - nice contrasting form, remains virtually unchanged, healthy slow growth, no blooms.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hesperis matronalis
COMMON NAME: Sweet Rocket, Dame's Rocket
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed, Naturalizer, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 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:
If you have it in your mind to plant a fragrance garden try this intoxicating selection. The flowers have an interesting
cruciform shape and are presented in long racemes. Their heady fragrance is most present in the early evening. Blooms are
purple, lilac, or white. Sweet Rocket needs a steady water supply and deadheading will encourage a second blooming session.
Fully hardy, this choice plant requires full to partial sun and well-drained soil. H. matronalis is not a long-lived
perennial; it will self-sow readily or you may propagate by seed every few years in spring or summer up until 2 months before
frost or take basal cuttings in spring. Effective in mass plantings or as a naturalizer in a meadow garden.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/7/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/7/99 - planted in patio garden area 27
1999 summary - did not survive here
NEED BLUESTONE CREDIT
Notes and images for Heuchera americana 'Persian Carpet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera americana 'Persian Carpet'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
PD - This dazzling Heims coral bells has leave that are a blend of "persian carpet" colors, including red, purple, silver and
a number of other metallic shades. The silver shiny leaves have dark purple veins and a dark purple edge.
SUNSET - 'Persian Carpet' produces 8-inch leaves in metallic shades.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/9.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Flowers insignificant on this one. Deep burgundy foliage. 14inches.
plant in area 22
5/31/97 - very healthy looking foliage
8/28/97 - this is the only Heuchera to survive the summer, and it still looks quite good.
10/30/97 - very nice foliage, healthy looking plant
2/14/98 - great looking, the best of all the Heuchera for this climate
1998 summary - looks like I spoke too soon! This did not survive the summer this year.
Notes and images for Heuchera hybrid 'Bressingham'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera hybrid 'Bressingham'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
D - Bressingham hybrids are pale pink to deep crimson. Pictured on #1172 also lists 'Scintillation' #1173
SUNSET 9/90 & 3/95 - Picture of three Bressingham hybrids - red, pink & white.
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Results for Heuchera hybrid 'Bressingham' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/1/95 - This one did not do so well in this bed. I have taken divisions and transplanted elsewhere.
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*12/31/95 - this one doing much better than the one in plot 8. Soil here is not as clayish.
*3/5/96 - very healthy looking
*4/15/96 - started blooming, continued until 5/20/96
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - this is the only one of the Heuchera that looks like it has died.
3/5/96 - no sign of life now.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*Not absolutely sure which one this is. Marked H. sanquin
*3/3/96 - planted in area 24
*8/25/96 - this is one of the few Heuchera that has survived the summer
*Moved to upper pond from area 24
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera micrantha diversifolia 'Palace Purple'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera micrantha diversifolia 'Palace Purple'
COMMON NAME: Alumroot
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Foliage, Ornamental, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12 - 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
*GC - Leaves are an attractive mapled-shaped bronze-red and have a wrinkled texture. This is an excellent foliage plant which
likes an organically rich, well-drained soil. Full sun or part shade is fine and for Southern and Southwestern gardeners,
the Heucheras happily thrive in areas with hot summers. They remain evergreen except in the harshest of climates. 'Palace
Purple' is the cultivar pictured. (SEE H. hybrid 'pewter veil' for a hybrid of palace purple and H. americana.
*SO - rich mahogany red foliage for a striking effect all season long, small white flowers early to mid-summer, contrastes
splendidly with all those greens, foliage reaches 18 inches tall. Very popular
*BLUESTONE - a perennial plant association of the year winner. Handsome deep mahogany red foliage, soft white flowers held
aloft on dark wiry stems in summer.
*TAYLOR - first grown in Kew Gardens, parentage is disputed. 1991 plant of the year. Taylor says zones 4 to 8.
*SUNSET 9/90 & 3/95 - 'Palace Purple' was the only one they tested that had insect problems. "Watch the plant base, where
the leaves join the main stem, for tiny gray mealybugs; spray with insecticidal soap or systemic insecticide as needed."
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Purple'
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/27/96 - this has remained healthy thru winter
*5/14/96 - moved to area 23
*8/25/96 - this one also has survived the summer.
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*2/31/95 - not flourishing, but doing okay.
*3/5/96 - small plant still alive
*3/27/96 - healthy
*5/6/96 - no blooms on this one
*8/25/96 - This is the only Heuchera that has survived here.
*9/29/96 - moved from area 24 to 20
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera pulchella
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pale pink-purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - new from New Mexico. Note zones! bi-colored, pale pink tinged with near purple. Profuse bloomer. Germination temp
is 65-70F.
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Results for Heuchera pulchella at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 35 seeds $2.49
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/7/95 - 8 seeds sown.
12/31/95 - no germination yet
2/12/96 - still no germination
2/18/96 - none germinated
DATE PLANTED: 1/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 35 seeds $2.49
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/12/96 - no germination
2/18/96 - one tiny seedling
4/14/96 - planted out in area 23
8/10/96 - declined severely in heat and humidity
Oh well, I tried!
11/8/96 - planted more seed and got 12 very nice plants
2/9/97 - planted out in area 10
Just noticed this is zone 9-10, need to protect if freezing weather comes. Have 4 plants left
8/23/97 - apparently all have died
DATE PLANTED: 3/2/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 35 seeds $2.49
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/2/97 - planted remaining seedlings in area 4 with other Heuchera. Not sure these are marked properly.
8/22/97 - believe these all died
Notes and images for Heuchera sanguinea 'Splendens'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera sanguinea 'Splendens'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
UNDERWOOD - offers this cultivar for $3.50. From SW US and Mexico, small scarlet blooms, spring and into summer.
BLUESTONE - Crimson red flowers and the good Coral Bell foliage the year round make this a useful plant for edging or in
borders. Spring to summer blooming. Removing spent blossoms will prolong the show into early fall.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 20 Upper pond area
20 inches Plant in area 22 behind bench to continue Heuchera collection from upper pond.
5/18/97 - one of these did not survive
8/28/97 - looks like all these are gone now
9/19/97 - Bluestone replaced, planted in area 20
2/14/98 - two are still alive, transplanted and built cages to keep raccoons from digging up
3/14/98 - Blooming
1998 summary - declined as usual in summer, but coming back in late fall.
1999 summary - not absolutely certain about the identification, but this is the only remaining Heuchera I have.
3/29/00 - blooming
2000 summary - the last of the Heucheras to survive in my garden, bloomed in late March and through April, I think this is
actually a Heucherella.
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera versicolor
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Alumroot
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Heuchera versicolor at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Denver Botanic Gardens - free
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/12/96 - no germination
2/18/96 - one tiny seedling
11/8/96 - tried again and got excellent germination.
2/10/97 - planted out 12 plants in area 10, still have 8 left.
8/23/97 - apparently all have died
DATE PLANTED: 3/2/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Denver Botanic Gardens - free
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/2/97 - planted remaining 8 seedlings in area 4, not sure these are all marked properly.
8/22/97 - believe these all died
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x 'Chiqui'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SIS - George Schenk developed this cross between H. sanquinea and H. cylindrica. Good sized bells of shrimp pink on sturdy
non-flopping stems over very compact rosette folliage. Blooms longer than any other Heuchera creating a cotton candy effect
for many weeks.
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Results for Heuchera x 'Chiqui' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou 6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/26/97 - large healthy plant received from Siskiyou
3/17/97 - already starting to bloom. very nice plant
8/28/97 - it was such a healthy looking plant in the spring, but it appears to be dead now.
2/14/98 - no sign
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'Chartreuse'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'Chartreuse'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 16
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: light green,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Developed at Wayside Gardens. Flowers a pleasing light green. 16 inch stems over green mound of leaves.
TIME-LIFE - the picture here is an unidentified hybrid of H. x brizoides.
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Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'Chartreuse' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 6@$14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - Doing very well.
3/5/96 - evergreen thru winter
4/22/96 - flower buds forming
5/6/96 - no blooms on this one
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/97 - this was the second one to start blooming about a week ago. Sparse blooms, shorter than others (12 inches) and
greenish tinted in color.
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'Chatterbox'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'Chatterbox'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: deep pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Long blooming deep pink, 18 inches
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Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'Chatterbox' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 6@$14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - Doing very well.
3/5/96 - evergreen thru winter
4/22/96 - flower buds forming
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: vermillion red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Slightly fragrant, vermillion red flowers.
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Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 6@$14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - this is the smallest of the Heuchera purchased in the Bluestone assortment. Still alive but not doing as well as
the others.
3/5/96 - still alive but small plant
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'Firesprite'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'Firesprite'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 14
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Deep fiery red. A little shorter than others.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'Firesprite' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 6@$14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - Doing very well.
3/5/96 - evergreen and healthy looking
4/23/96 - started blooming, continued thru 5/20/96
Did not survive, Bluestone replacement on back order.
May be replaced with H. Mount St. Helens if not available.
3/19/97 - replaced by Bluestone.
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'Freedom'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'Freedom'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Warm, rose pink flowers. Taller at 24 inches. Usually the last to stop blooming.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'Freedom' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 6@$14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - Doing very well.
3/4/96 - this is the first one to form bloom stalks, a few buds, should be blooming soon. Stayed evergreen thru winter
3/27/96 - hard freeze Mar 9th killed the bloom, but new ones have formed and about to bloom again, blooming very nicely
through 5/6/96
6/23/96 - not too healthy
7/8/96 - Looks like I may have lost this one.
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/97 - This was the first to start blooming, about two weeks ago and still going strong.
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'June Bride'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'June Bride'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: creamy white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - creamy white flowers
SO - large pure white flowers, profuse bloomer, grows vigorously, foliage reaches 15 inches high.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'June Bride' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 6@$14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - Doing very well.
3/5/96 - stayed evergreen and looks healthy
4/22/96 - started blooming, continued thru 5/20/96
8/22/96 - this one also has died out
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
4/3/97 - just starting to bloom
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
Notes and images for Heuchera x brizoides 'Patricia Louise'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x brizoides 'Patricia Louise'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Long blooming bright pink
IMAGES: None available
Results for Heuchera x brizoides 'Patricia Louise' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/22/96 - planted
4/18/96 - started blooming a week ago or so, bloomed for just a few more days. Addtional scapes started but did not make
it.
5/18/96 - blooming, until 6/15/96
This one seems to be top heavy and needs staking
8/10/96 - nearly gone
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/97 - one of three plants started blooming a few days ago. Rose pink in color and about 16 inch stems.
5/18/97 - the only one to rebloom so far
8/28/97 - died back during the summer
2/6/98 - Bluestone gave credit
Notes and images for Heuchera x pruhoniciana 'Dr. Sitar's Hybrids'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heuchera x pruhoniciana 'Dr. Sitar's Hybrids'
COMMON NAME: Coral Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: MIX,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - mix of best hybrids. germination temp is 65-70F.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Heuchera x pruhoniciana 'Dr. Sitar's at Le Jardin Ombragé
Hybrids'
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 200 seeds $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/7/95 - 8 seed sown
12/31/95 - no germination yet.
2/12/96 - no germination
2/18/96 - one tiny seedling
DATE PLANTED: 1/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 200 seeds $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/12/96 - no germination
2/18/96 - one seedling
DATE PLANTED: 5/14/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 200 seeds $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
4/14/96 - planted out seedlings in area 23
8/10/96 - nearly gone
11/8/96 - tried again and got 3 more plants
2/10/97 - planted 2 in area 10, one left.
8/23/97 - this is the only Heuchera planted here that shows any sign of life.
9/14/97 - gone
DATE PLANTED: 3/2/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 200 seeds $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/2/97 - planted remaining seedling in area 4 on far left of other Heuchera
8/22/97 - believe these all died
Notes and images for Heucherella alba 'Bridget Bloom'
BOTANICAL NAME: Heucherella alba 'Bridget Bloom'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Border, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
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 Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - Heucherella is a bigeneric hybrid of two wonderful flowering perennials. Crossed between Tiarella wherryi and Heuchera x
brizoides, the Heucherella has dainty flower wands held above its rounded and distinct foliage. It will bloom twice where it
can be protected from intense summer sun, first in spring, then again in late summer and early fall. 'Bridget Bloom' is
pictured.
Plant Delights sells for $6.00
BLUESTONE - panicles of short pink flowers on wiry stems above marbled green foliage
LAWRENCE - grows best in good humusy soil. Sterile hybrid that can be reproduced only by division.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/22/96 - planted
*3/27/96 - blooming, very pretty pink tinged in white, continued to bloom until 5/18/96
*7/8/96 - only one plant is still alive and healthy
*8/10/96 - declined severely
This one is worth getting a fall replacement from Bluestone. If I can ever get it well established, it will be well worth
the effort.
*9/22/96 - no sign left. Need to order replacement
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/97 - started blooming a few days ago. Not as tall as the one I had last year.
8/28/97 - declined during the summer but it is still alive
10/30/97 - not growing well but alive still
2/14/98 - two are alive but not vigorous
5/18/98 - no blooms
BOTANICAL NAME: Hexastylis arifolia
COMMON NAME: Ginger Root
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Little Brown Jug
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 Hexastylis arifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/10/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/26/00 - plant went dormant in summer but came back this spring.
2000 summary - good healthy growth this year
BOTANICAL NAME: Hibiscus acetosella
COMMON NAME: red leaf hibiscus
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: H. eetveldeanus
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 Hibiscus acetosella at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Merilyn - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
2000 summary - new
Notes and images for Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink'
COMMON NAME: Swamp Rose Mallow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Swamp Rose
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bog, Border, Hedge, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, rich soil
Propagation: division in spring, cuttings, seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
Native to marshes in Southern US, largest flowered herbaceous perennial. GC: Huge flowers and constant blooms make this a
summer show plant. The flowers last only one day, but are continuous through the late summer until the first fall frost. The
foliage is deep green, large and heart-shaped. The Rose Mallow requires constantly moist soil and will not tolerate dry
conditions. Prefers full sun but will need partial shade in hot, humid climates. For the biggest flowers try 'Super Giant'.
'Southern Belle' is the cultivar pictured.
PLANT TAG - says this is only 20 inches tall, sun to part shade, moist fertile soil, flowers mid-summer to fall, sign says it
is hardy here.
FLORIDATA -- The swamp rose mallow is a multi-stemmed, shrub-like herbaceous perennial up to 7' tall that dies back in winter
and re-sprouts in spring. The leaves are usually without lobes and 2"-3" wide by 6"-8" long. They are velvety
(pubescent) beneath and smooth (glabrous) on top. The flowers are about 6" across, with white or pink petals and crimson
centers. Numerous cultivars and hybrids involving this species are available to the gardener. Some of these have
heart-shaped leaves and huge flowers and many different colors have been developed.
MICHIGAN STATE -- Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 6 ft Spread: 4 ft Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Red, pink, white Comments: Rose Mallows are large, fast-growing plants that are native to marshy areas of the
southeastern United States. Some can grow 8 feet tall and produce flowers 10- to 12-inches across. They bloom from August
to October and prefer full sun or partial shade and any garden soil which is not too dry. They are useful in areas where the
soil is too wet for other perennials. Propagation: The seed germinates in 2 to 4 weeks at 70 to 80 degrees. Soak the seed
overnight in warm water before sowing. Divide in the spring. 'Disco Belle Mix' - The flower colors range from white to
dark red. The flower size can be up to 10 inches and the plants will be about 3 feet tall.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/24/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
6/6/98 - first bloom, and many more buds.
6/27/98 - many blooms despite the leaf damage from worms.
1998 summary - Bloomed well in part shade, but was plagued with insect damage. Moved plant to area 6.
6/20/99 - blooming, moved to area 7
1999 summary - performed well in 1999, then dormant in fall
2000 summary - died this year
BOTANICAL NAME: Hibiscus mutabilis
COMMON NAME: Confederate Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink/redish,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ls,cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, rich
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
CR - Really becoming a small umbrellalike tree with age, large palmate leaves on thin canes topped with large clusters of
double pink flowers which age to red. In northern part of range, may die back to ground in winter and resprout in spring.
Can reach 15 ft in protected areas of southern range. Zones 7 - 10 (sells for $3.00)
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Hibiscus mutabilis, (Confederate Rose). Exuberant performer with large palmate leaves on
upright canes, topped in late summer by huge trusses of pink flowers which age to red. Can become 15' or more tall in
protected locations, the degree of dieback depending on the severity of the winter. In temperatures below about 15řF., the
plants will die to the ground and resprout from the crown. Zones 7-10. (Image / JPEG /379x384 pixels / 54KB)
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DATE PLANTED: 1/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cuttings from Bill Eaton
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
4/18/96 - after I terribly mistreated these, and the cold froze them to the ground, they are still alive.
10/19/96 - Spectacular blooms for the past ten days. Start out white and turn pink. Bloom continued until 10/25. There
has been severe leaf damage by insects.
8/23/97 - growing well, although there is lots of leaf damage same as last year.
10/26/97 - bloomed again this year
2/7/98 - cut them back to the ground
2000 summary - have not tracked this but it is still growing well and did bloom again this year
BOTANICAL NAME: Homalocladium playcladium
COMMON NAME: Ribbon Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Meuhlenbeckia platyclada
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:
From Kemberly's House Plant Book - "Ribbon Plant" (with photo) to be called Meuhlenbeckia platyclada
(Homalocladium playcladium), Polygonaceae Family....the book I am currently
looking in is called "Indoor Gardening", Everything you need to know to have
a flourishing indoor garden, with special emphasis on design and pest
control---compiled by Chicago Botanic Garden in consultation with five other
gardens. 1995. What this book has to say about the Ribbon Plant is the
following:
Wording under photo:
Commonly known as Ribbon Bush, Centipede Plant or Tapeworm Plant. Can grow
to five feet in a container; medium light (will tolerate high light); cool,
average or hot temperatures; evenly moist; fertilize three times in summer;
moderate growth rate.
Wording under name:
Called Ribbon Bush, Centipede Plant, or Tapeworm Plant, this single species
is from the Solomon Islands. It has flat, segmented stems that make this a
curious plant to grow. The tiny leaves come and go virtually unnoticed. As
the stems mature, they become somewhat rounded and then woody and brown. At
this point, they break easily. Ribbon Bush can grow to five feet in a
container. The flowers are like the leaves - harly noticeable. This is a
good plant for quizzing students on plant morphology since the stems look
like leaves.
Grow in medium light preferably, although it will tolerate high light
(gardeners at The New York Botanical Garden find it performs best in high
light). Ribbon Bush will also tolerate cool, average, or hot temperatures.
Keep the soil evenly moist and repot frequently in average, well-drained
potting mix when young because they show damage from dehydration readily.
Fertilize three times in summer and avoid high-traffic area because the
stems
are brittle. Watch for mealybugs, thrips, and scale; they are also
susceptible to powdery mildew. Prune only when needed for grooming because
they branch sporadically and abnormally when cut. Propagate by stem cutting
or seed every few years to insure vigor.
Homalocladium playcladum syn. Muehlenbeckia platyclados. Polygonaceae.
Spreading, erect shrub or scambling climber producing ribbon-like, jointed,
glossy, mid-green stems, to 3/4 inch wide, with raised veins runny
lengthwise. Compact flower clusters to 1/2 inch across, and usually
short-lived, lance-shaped, bright green leaves, 1/2 - 2 inches long, are
borne on the margins or at the joints of the stems in spring up to 4 feet
tall, 3 feet wide in a container or greenhouse. Up to 10 feet tall, 6 feet
wide oudoors in warm climates. Solomon Islands. Min. temp 41-45 degrees.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/23/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bantings Nursery, New Orleans $2.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
7/2/00 - planted out in area 16
2000 summary - grew well here, increased in size and stayed healthy, potted up and moved to greenhosue for the winter.
BOTANICAL NAME: Homalomena wallisii
COMMON NAME: silver shield
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: King of hearts
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: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
http://www.calpoly.edu/~envhort/OH324/silver_shield.htm
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DATE PLANTED: 6/7/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Debbie Swartz
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
6/9/00 - near dog pen area with other aroids
2000 summary - remained small and slow growing, kept in greenhouse over the winter.
Notes and images for Hosta fortunei 'Albo-Marginata'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta fortunei 'Albo-Marginata'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
PLANT TAG- clump forming 24 inch heart shaped leaves, yellow margin in spring changing to white in summer. Flowers in late
summer to early fall.
SHADY OAKS- clear green leaves with narrow white border, early summer flowers. $5.95
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DATE PLANTED: 12/1/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
Divided at planting time into about 3 smaller plants.
9/95 - this one is doing about the best of the hostas. I have taken divisions and transplanted to patio bed where it has
bloomed nicely. No blooms in the deeper shade here.
11/95 - also took divisions and planted in new front retaining wall bed.
3/5/96 - went dormant in winter, no sign yet
4/10/96 - nice healthy growth
4/3/97 - moved to area 22, was choked by tree roots
7/3/97 - has been blooming
8/28/97 - healthy, very little slug damage this year.
2/14/98 - dormant
5/20/98 - growing well
1998 summary - grew well again this year. Reworked this area and moved Hostas to another part of bed.
1999 summary - declined some this year.
2000 summary - looked good in the late spring, early summer but declined with dry weather and heat
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED::
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Transplanted two divisions from area 8, and they are doing very well.
9/95 - blooming nicely.
3/5/96 - still dormant
3/27/96 - these have burst forth with new life, healthy and vigorous
6/23/96 - bloomed for past two weeks
10/29/96 - some slug/snail damage this year but otherwise healthy
4/11/97 - plenty of new growth now
6/9/97 - has been blooming over a week
10/26/97 - healthy
2/7/98 - dormant
5/18/98 - has fully leafed out now and looking good
1999 summary - has declined and may not be alive
DATE PLANTED: 1/17/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
6/22/96 - bloomed for a couple of weeks
10/31/96 - some insect damage, but otherwise healthy
4/12/97 - now coming up
5/31/97 - this has been blooming for about a week
8/22/97 - looking good through the summer
10/21/97 - had a second bloom a few weeks ago. some insect or slug damage
5/18/98 - fully emerged from dormancy, healthy looking
6/27/98 - has already bloomed
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted to another part of the bed. Not as showy as last year.
7/19/99 - no bloom yet this year, damaged by hailstorm in early June, but looking better now.
9/24/99 - healthy
1999 summary - healthy but not a prolific bloomer.
2000 summary - fairly good growth and attractive foliage
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta fortunei 'Hyacinthia'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20-22
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
SHADY OAKS NURSERY - page 13
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Results for Hosta fortunei 'Hyacinthia' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Brothers Nursery - $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
10/1/95 - This one did not do so well in this bed. I have taken divisions and transplanted elsewhere.
3/5/96 - still dormant
4/14/96 - finally, it has emerged from dormancy.
5/18/96 - healthy growth
9/22/96 - moved this Hosta from area 9 to area 22. This one was eaten up by slugs or snails
6/9/97 - This still has not broken dormancy, but the roots and nodes look healthy, near surface of ground.
8/28/97 - it finally recovered and has fresh green growth, but not very tall
2/14/98 - dormant
5/24/98 - again, the last to break dormancy
1998 summary - healthy most of the year.
1999 summary - declined some this year.
2000 summary - looked good in the late spring, early summer but declined with dry weather and heat
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrid 'Honeybells'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - vigorous grower, large elongated light green leaves, very fragrant pale lavender flowers, 30 in scapes in
late summer.
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Results for Hosta hybrid 'Honeybells' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights 6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
20 inch Area 22 with other Hosta and Astilbe
3/26/97 - received in very good condition, large plant, bare root.
8/28/97 - healthy but did not bloom
2/14/98 - dormant
5/20/98 - growing well
1998 summary - healthy except for slug/snail damage.
1999 summary - declined some this year.
2000 summary - looked good in the late spring, early summer but declined with dry weather and heat
Notes and images for Hosta hybrids 'Allan P. McConnell'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrids 'Allan P. McConnell'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8`
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Small clump round heart shaped leaves of medium green with pure white edge.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta hybrids 'Allan P. McConnell' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $5.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - this is surviving but not flourishing.
*10/1/95 - removed from this bed. Division planted in Area 4 and one division potted.
*3/5/96 - just emerged
*3/27/96 - healthy and vigorous
*6/23/96 - blooming
*10/29/96 - looking healthy
3/17/97 - fresh new growth starting to emerge
4/3/97 - very nice
8/28/97 - looks healthy
5/18/98 - duplicate record
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
*2/18/96 - not sure if it has survived, still dormant.
*3/3/96 - planted in area 2.
*3/27/96 - has emerged from dormancy and looking good.
*6/22/96 - bloomed for a couple of weeks.
*8/25/96 - still looking healthy.
*9/22/96 - re-bloomed a week ago.
*10/31/96 - strawberry begonias started choking out, cleared out and mulched.
3/26/97 - no sign yet on this one
4/3/97 - It has come up, but is crowded by the Strawberry Begonias, so I moved it with the other in area 20
8/28/97 - looks healthy
10/30/97 - declined during dry weather, transplanted and reworked bed
2/14/98 - dormant
5/18/98 - up and healthy
1998 summary - moved across the pathway to area 21
1999 summary - not sure about this one.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrids 'Aoki'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Hosta 'Aoki' : LILIACEAE. Very narrow band of white on the leaf margins. (Get out your
magnifying glass!). Compact.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta hybrids 'Aoki' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $5.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
8/28/97 - small but healthy Hosta
2/14/98 - dormant
5/24/98 - breaking dormancy
1998 summary - remained very small
1999 summary - not sure about this one.
9/29/00 - replacement plant received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
2000 summary - new
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrids 'Golden Tiara'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Round green foliage, with prominent chatreuse margin.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Hosta 'Golden Tiara'. Yellow-striped, lanceolate leaves. Lavender flowers offer a rude
contrast. Good grower for shade.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta hybrids 'Golden Tiara' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $5.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
*9/95 - this is surviving but not flourishing.
*10/5/95 - Dug up plant and found that tree roots were all intertwinted in the Hosta roots. Divided plant into 5 divisions
and potted.
*2/18/96 - still 5 plants, they are all dormant but look healthy.
*3/3/96 - planted in area 24
*3/27/96 - very healthy and vigorous growth
*6/22/96 - bloomed for a couple of weeks
*8/25/96 - Wow, very nice. getting re-bloom now.
*10/31/96 - two of them have declined severely, possibly due to dry weather. Transplanted three to better location in bed
and kept two where they were.
3/26/97 - healthy new growth
4/3/97 - one of the ones not transplanted was moved to area 22
5/31/97 - starting to bloom, continued for 2 weeks
8/22/97 - looking good through the summer
9/14/97 - second bloom last week
10/21/97 - healthy
5/18/98 - fully emerged from dormancy and healthy looking
6/27/98 - has already bloomed
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted to another part of the bed.
7/19/99 - recovering well from hail storm damage
9/24/99 - healthy
1999 summary - healthy
2000 summary - continued to grow well through a dry year
DATE PLANTED: 4/3/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $5.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
4/3/97 - moved division from area 2
8/28/97 - healthy
2/14/98 - dormant
5/20/98 - growing well
1998 summary - a good Hosta cultivar for this area.
1999 summary - remained healthy this year
2000 summary - looked good in the late spring, early summer but declined with dry weather and heat
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrids 'Krossa Regal'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
LARGE & SPECIMEN SIZE HOSTA
TAYLOR- very popular variety, vase shaped form, silver blue long pointed leaves. Flowers appear on spikes up to 5 feet tall.
SHADY OAKS- frosty blue foliage, orchid flowers on tall stalks. $7.95
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta hybrids 'Krossa Regal' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - This is not doing well at all. Several leaves broken off and barely alive. Bugs seem to attack all the hostas.
10/1/95 - Dug up plant and potted.
2/18/96 - potted in 3 gal pot, dormant now.
3/3/96 - planted in area 24
3/27/96 - slowly coming back
10/31/96 - This one has been very slow to revive. Now in good soil and kept well watered, but still not thriving.
3/26/97 - new growth
6/9/97 - this Hosta remained very small and is actually smaller than when it was first purchased. I carefully transplanted
it to a less crowded location.
8/22/97 - this plant simply will not catch on, it is still alive but very small.
10/21/97 - crown is still there, but all leaves have dropped
5/2/98 - has broken dormancy and looking healthy but not very big.
6/27/98 - this is the best it has looked yet since I bought it.
1998 summary - Moved this Hosta to Area 22. It has never really established itself.
1999 summary - barely surviving, and might be gone.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrids 'Love Pat'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20`
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white? lavender?,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
NICHE GARDENS- striking blue foliage with cupped leaves. Niche says flowers are white. $10 gallon
SHADY OAKS- very blue foliage with quilted leaves. Shady Oaks says flowers are pale lavender. $14.95
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta hybrids 'Love Pat' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens - $10.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
10/1/95 - Doing okay.
3/5/96 - just breaking dormancy
4/1/96 - slowly coming back
9/22/96 - moved this Hosta from area 9 to area 22
8/28/97 - looks fairly good but has not multiplied much
2/14/98 - dormant
5/20/98 - growing well
1998 summary - lifted and divided, then replanted in reworked bed.
1999 summary - division may have been a mistake. Plant has not looked as good ever since.
2000 summary - only fair condition this year
Notes and images for Hosta hybrids 'Piedmont Gold'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta hybrids 'Piedmont Gold'
COMMON NAME: plantain lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
LARGE & SPECIMEN SIZE HOSTA
TAYLOR- yellow gold leaves that are creased and puckered
SHADY OAKS- color holds to maturity, twisted leaves $10.95
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta hybrids 'Piedmont Gold' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $5.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
5/31/97 - this one is remaining quite small although it still looks healthy
8/28/97 - healthy little Hosta
2/14/98 - dormant
5/20/98 - just emerging
1998 summary - stayed healthy through most of the year but not increasing.
1999 summary - not sure about this one.
9/29/00 - replacement plant received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
2000 summary - new
Notes and images for Hosta plantaginea 'Royal Standard'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta plantaginea 'Royal Standard'
COMMON NAME: Fragrant Plaintain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Autumn Lily
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Mound, Shade, Border, Fragrance, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
SMALL TO MEDIUM HOSTA
GC- One of the best-loved and best known garden plants is Hosta plantanginea. Large, white and intensely fragrant blooms are
carried on 2 foot stems above the lush, mounded foliage. An excellent cut flower which appears in late summer and continues
on into autumn. More heat tolerant than most hostas, this one can be grown in full sun. Mulch or provide other protection for
the first winter until it becomes established. 'Grandiflora' is a choice variety of this species. 'Royal Standard', another
favorite with more numerous flowers and deep green foliage, is the variety pictured.
SCHENK- Says this is the largest leafed hosta.
TAYLOR- Medium glossy green leaves with fragrant white flowers that bloom well over a month. (picture page 25)
FROM PLANT LABEL- (Royal Standard) clumping perennial has green-yellow deep veined, slightly puckered foliage. Numerous
white flowers have a pleasant fragrance late summer. Rich, moist soil in part to full shade.
SHADY OAKS- $5.95
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Results for Hosta plantaginea 'Royal Standard' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/1/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Purchased from Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
*Plant was divided into about 4 plants.
*4/15/95 - these were a little slow to return, but are coming up very well now.
*9/95 - no blooms this year.
*3/5/96 - went dormant, no sign yet
*4/1/96 - new growth now evident
*8/10/96 - has bloomed very well this year
4/3/97 - moved to area 22, was choked by tree roots
8/28/97 - healthy and has bloomed well here
2/14/98 - dormant
5/20/98 - growing well
1998 summary - the easiest Hosta for this area.
1999 summary - declined some this year.
2000 summary - looked good in the late spring, early summer but declined with dry weather and heat
DATE PLANTED: 1/17/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
*7/8/96 - blooming now (later than others). Large pretty flowers, very nice.
*10/31/96 - This seems to be the best one for this area.
5/18/97 - started blooming, continued thru 5/31/97
6/28/97 - starting to bloom again
8/22/97 - thriving through the summer
9/14/97 - blooming again
10/21/97 - and yet another bloom session, these are clearly the best for this climate.
5/18/98 - fully emerged from dormancy and healthy looking
7/27/98 - blooming profusely
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted to another part of the bed. Was not as showy and did not bloom as frequently as
last year.
7/19/99 - bloomed well late spring this year despite hailstorm damage
9/24/99 - healthy and repeat blooming
1999 summary - still the best Hosta for this area. Repeat blooms and was still blooming in December with mild winter.
2000 summary - still the best Hosta in my garden
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'
COMMON NAME: Siebold Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender or white?,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
LARGE & SPECIMEN SIZE HOSTA
COX- H. sieboldiana 'elegans' has solid blue-green foliage and prefers full shade.
TAYLOR- H. s. 'elegans' has large bluish gray leaves and white flowers. (picture page 120)
SHADY OAKS- $7.50
F & G 9/95 - pg 48 good article on Hostas, has good picture of H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'. It is used for breeding with H.
tardifolia to produce the new Tardiana hybrids that are superior in slug resistance. Hostas do not spread quickly.
Article notes that "The largests Hostas mentioned here are vigorous but not fast multiplying. They may appear very
quiescent, at first adding only one or twonew growing points each year. However, they are plants employed for the future;
after a few years they will create the desired picture in the garden."
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Results for Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $8.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - It is growing okay but has not bloomed and is not spreading much.
3/5/96 - still dormant
4/1/96 - just beginning to emerge
9/22/96 - moved this Hosta from area 10 to area 22
8/28/97 - not sure about this one
2/14/98 - dormant
5/24/98 - has returned for another year
1998 summary - barely surviving.
1999 summary - I think I lost this one.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta undulata 'Medio-Picta'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lilac, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Variegated leaves, lilac flowers per plant tag.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta undulata 'Medio-Picta' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Brothers Nursery - $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
Bloom started very early on this one, about 4/15/95. The other Medio-Picta in back has not started to bloom as of 5/6/95.
3/5/96 - still dormant
4/14/96 - finally, it has emerged from dormancy.
9/22/96 - moved this Hosta from area 9 to area 22
8/28/97 - healthy looking
2/14/98 - dormant
5/24/98 - I think this one is up now
1998 summary - healthy
1999 summary - declined some this year.
DATE PLANTED: 3/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Brothers Nursery $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
This was mislabeled as H. Hyacinthia, but it will go here just fine. Heintz Brothers gave me a free Hosta.
9/95 - Plant has not grown too well . Broke off center, so I am trying to root it. Seems to be taking.
10/1/95 - Dug up rest of plant and potted.
2/18/96 - one 3 gallon double and one small one, both dormant
3/3/96 - planted in area 24
3/27/96 - just starting to come out
9/22/96 - has been blooming for over a week
3/26/97 - new growth
6/9/97 - This has multiplied and is now blooming well. Carefully transplanted to a less crowded spot. Looking very
healthy.
8/22/97 - doing fairly well through the summer
10/21/97 - healthy
5/18/98 - fully emerged from dormancy and healthy looking
6/27/98 - has already bloomed
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted to another part of the bed.
9/24/99 - healthy
1999 summary - healthy
2000 summary - same
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta unknown
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:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta unknown at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Volunteered
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*This Hosta appeared from nowhere in an area far away from any other Hostas. I have no idea what species or cultivar it is,
but it seems to be very healthy and unaffected by slugs or snails as some of the others are.
*10/29/96 - did not bloom, but looks healthy
4/3/97 - emerged from dormancy
8/28/97 - this bloomed this year at the same time and color as the H. plantag Royal Standard, and I believe that is what I
have here.
moved wtih other Royal Standard
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Francee'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15-18`
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
SMALL TO MEDIUM HOSTA
TAYLOR- dark green heart shaped leaves with neat narrow white margin.
NICHE GARDENS- deep green with clean white border. $10 gallon
SHADY OAKS- $6.50
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Results for Hosta x 'Francee' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens - $10.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
*9/95 - no blooms yet.
*3/5/96 - no sign yet
*4/15/96 - finally starting to show itself, this was the last Hosta to emerge
*6/23/96 - blooming
5/2/97 - this Hosta still has not started growing, again this year is the last one. Looks like there is still a healthy
crown and hopefully will start greening up again soon.
5/18/97 - just now starting to emerge from dormancy
8/28/97 - very nice looking variagated Hosta.
2/14/98 - dormant
5/24/98 - back for another year
1998 summary - lifted and divided, then replanted in reworked bed.
1999 summary - declined some this year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Gold Drop'
COMMON NAME: Plantain Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Hosta x 'Gold Drop' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $5.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
10/7/99 - planted in area 13
3/9/00 - did I move this to area 22?
1999 summary - not sure about this one
9/29/00 - replacement plant received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
2000 summary - new
BOTANICAL NAME: Houttuynia cordata
COMMON NAME: Chameleon Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Bog, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Bog, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A moisture-loving perennial which has aromatic leaves and small sprays of white flowers in the summer. Also available is a
variegated form ('Variegata'), which is pictured, whose leaves have splashes of red and creamy yellow. Likes a partially
shaded environment and will grow in shallow water or moist soil. May become invasive so be prepared to give this perennial
some room.
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Results for Houttuynia cordata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - This has spread rather nicely without becoming too invasive.
3/5/96 - new growth
4/1/96 - this is spreading invasively among the Physostegia Now that will be a battle to watch.
8/22/97 - I think there is still some growng here
1998 summary - Weeded out most of it.
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/24/96 - No sign of new growth yet. Covered by mulch.
3/4/96 - new growth
DATE PLANTED: 10/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
10/20/95 - Potted divisions and put in main pond.
3/5/96 - killed back in winter, new growth showing now
10/29/96 - moved outside of pond and planted some divisions
10/30/97 - growth well controlled here by limerock, pretty color in the foliage
1999 summary - cannot get rid of this once it is planted.
2000 summary - hard to keep under control
BOTANICAL NAME: Hyacinthus spp.
COMMON NAME: Hyacinth
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to ?
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Will not come back in Tallahassee, must be treated as an annual. Refrigerate 6-8 weeks before planting.
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Results for Hyacinthus spp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/21/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/21/95 - planted to left of tulips and hostas, behind large Narcissus. Refrigerated for several weeks before planting.
Cultivar unknown.
12/31/95 - Squirrils were digging in this area. I hope they did not get to the bulbs.
3/5/96 - Four plants emerged and bloomed, but not showy, went dormant by end of March
3/26/97 - a couple of them came up but did not bloom
6/9/97 - I have not seen any sign of this. Was this one transplanted to area 22? The one that is planted there has not
broken dormancy either.
2/8/98 - nothing
Notes and images for Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade or partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH affects flower color, moist, fertile
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $5.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
10/24/97 - seems to be establishing itself
2/14/98 - still alive but not thriving, hopefully in spring
5/24/98 - growing well now
1998 summary - well established but has not bloomed
1999 summary - very showy blooms in June and flower heads lasting through the summer.
2000 summary - beautiful flowers in May, problem free
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea macrophylla
COMMON NAME: Hydrangea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Round, Ornamental
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, blue, purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade or partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH affects flower color, moist, fertile
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Acid soils give blue flowers, alkali soils give pink. Varieties include Blue Wave and Glory Blue.
GC: Deciduous shrub that produces rounded blue or purple flower heads in acid soil. Flowers turn pink or red in alkaline or
neutral soil. Large, toothed leaves are susceptible to powdery mildew. In spring, prune older shoots back to base; remove
spent flower heads. Two groups of flowers: Hortensias, with domed, dense, mainly sterile heads and Lacecaps, with flat, open
heads. Prefers sun to semi-shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Flower
heads may be cut and dried for dried floral arrangements or wreath-making.
Note: Everything I've read says you should NOT cut the older shoots, because the blooms only occur on old growth.
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Results for Hydrangea macrophylla at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/91
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased four plants.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
The four original plants have not done too well. The two planted in the back have never bloomed and the two planted up by
the fence have bloom just a little. I took cuttings in May 1994, and they are rooting well (Jan. 1995). I have potted two
of the plants and will try a better location with soil amendments and a little TLC. The tags found on the two in the back
corner indicated the variety as 'Hydrangea Glory Blue'.
1995 - planted cuttings and the two from back corner in various places in the yard, front and back.
1998 summary - healthy and has bloomed some, but not prolific
1999 summary - needs more sun and regular moisture
DATE PLANTED: 2/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cuttings taken in May 1994.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/15/95 - Plants are growing well in their new location.
1999 summary - These have survived but barely, and never bloomed. Too deep in the shade.
DATE PLANTED: 2/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: One of the originals from the back corner.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
'Glory Blue'
5/31/97 - Profuse and huge lace cap blooms. Color is pink. Treated area with aluminum sulfate, but did not seem to make
much difference
1999 summary - needs more sun
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cuttings taken in May 1994.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 9 Left driveway island
10/1/95 - All five doing okay. Hope they bloom next year.
2/10/97 - very healthy looking, but no blooms in 1996, probably due to the late March freeze.
5/31/97 - starting to bloom
10/24/97 - plants wilted easily in dry weather, hard to keep moist enough in this location under all the trees
1998 summary - these plants are living but not thriving here. They need more moisture and better sun.
1999 summary - definitely the wrong plants for this location - or is it the wrong location for these plants. Oh well.
DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cuttings taken in May 1994.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/15/95 - Plants are growing well in their new location. One on left was stepped on, but seems to be surviving.
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED::
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
4/15/95 - Plant is growing well in new location.
DATE PLANTED: 2/3/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Warren Williams from cutting
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
Saw this one at Warren's house last spring. Beautiful. He gave me well-rooted plant in 3 gal pot.
5/18/97 - Deep pink-lavender blooms, must be too alkali for blue.
5/31/97 - treated with aluminum sulfate, but did not affect plant already blooming pink.
9/9/97 - big surprise for this time of year. A new bloom, deep bluish purple.
10/21/97 - took a cutting
5/18/98 - starting to form flower head
6/27/98 - blooms were small but kept the bluish color
1998 summary - Still have not seen the deep blue color of the parent. I need to treat with sulfur again in the spring.
7/19/99 - blooms this year were clear pink. Soil pH must be high. Did not treat area this year.
1999 summary - healthy
2000 summary - bloomed but not profuse, I think it needs more sun and lower pH.
Notes and images for Hydrangea macrophylla 'variegata'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea macrophylla 'variegata'
COMMON NAME: Hydrangea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Round, Ornamental
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, blue, purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade or partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH affects flower color, moist, fertile
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Acid soils give blue flowers, alkali soils give pink. Varieties include Blue Wave and Glory Blue.
GC: Deciduous shrub that produces rounded blue or purple flower heads in acid soil. Flowers turn pink or red in alkaline or
neutral soil. Large, toothed leaves are susceptible to powdery mildew. In spring, prune older shoots back to base; remove
spent flower heads. Two groups of flowers: Hortensias, with domed, dense, mainly sterile heads and Lacecaps, with flat, open
heads. Prefers sun to semi-shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Flower
heads may be cut and dried for dried floral arrangements or wreath-making.
Note: Everything I've read says you should NOT cut the older shoots, because the blooms only occur on old growth.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/23/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $2.00 3-gal
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
This was on reduced rack - H. macrophylla 'variegata'.
2/10/97 - this one has been slow to become established.
10/24/97 - (this is the variegated one) barely alive and has not grown much at all
1998 summary - there is just a tiny plant left still alive.
4/16/99 - moved to area 2
7/19/99 - growing much better here without competition from tree roots
9/24/99 - healthy
1999 summary - did not bloom in 1999, but starting to grow more vigorously in this location
2000 summary - this one "took off" this year, actually grew well and bloomed in May.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea petiolaris
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, blue, purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade or partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH affects flower color, moist, fertile
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - vine to 15 ft
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Results for Hydrangea petiolaris at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted next to Oak snag
2/14/98 - this is a very slow growing vine, but by all accounts will be worth the wait. Seems to be healthy with several
new buds forming.
5/18/98 - very little change in this plant
Plant did not survive in 1998 - replacement on order from Bluestone.
3/18/99 - planted again in area 21 next to oak tree snag
5/5/99 - maybe the second time is the charm. It seems to be putting out new growth.
1999 summary - grew to about 3 ft high before going dormant. Will be watching to see if it has established itself well
enough.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hydrangea quercifolia
COMMON NAME: Oakleaf Hydrangea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Spreading, Ornamental, Hedge, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade or partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, moist, fertile
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Deciduous, native hydrangea producing white flower clusters in late spring. Red leaves in fall. For shade to partial shade,
fertile moist well drained soil. GC: The Oak-Leaf Hydrangea has much to offer as a flowering shrub. Flower panicles are
large and showy and appear in spring. As the flower clusters age, they become a soft rose-pink and are attractive as a dried
flower. Leaves are large and a soft, medium green. Stems are a rusty-brown color and are pretty even when the shrub is
dormant. Plant in average soil in spring and water regularly until established.
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DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $11.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
*3/5/96 - healthy new growth
*This was cut back in late spring and now it looks much better. It has never bloomed for me, but I have been told it often
takes a few years to establish itstelf.
3/2/97 - budding out nicely now
8/28/97 - another year without any blooms?????
1998 summary - strangely, this plant has never bloomed, although it has remained healthy and vigorous.
5/5/99 - Finally! There are 4 blooms on it, and they are beautiful.
1999 summary - as noted above, prolific blooms in 1999. Pruned back after blooming.
2000 summary - did not bloom this year, very strange.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hymenocallis occidentalis
COMMON NAME: Spider Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly acid, moist, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
NATIVE - perennial herbs with strap-like leaves growing from a rather large, tunicated bulb. Flowers terminate the scape
rising centrally from the bulb, the clusters subtended by 2-4 membranous bracts. The perianth is composed of 6 narrow white
segments with the perianth is a conspicuous white flaring cup-like corona. Grow in abundant humus and high fertility, moist
sites preferred, transplants readilly, grows well.
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Results for Hymenocallis occidentalis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*This died shortly after planting. Did not dig it up, hoping for a revival.
*12/7/95 - still no sign of life.
*3/5/96 - no sign
*4/1/96 - still no sign
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypericum calycinum
COMMON NAME: St. John's Wort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Aaronsbeard
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Low growing spreading groundcover. Adorned all summer with 3" yellow flowers. Light green foliage has silver
undersides. Excels even in poor soil forming a thick lush carpet.
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Results for Hypericum calycinum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted one in T25
8/23/98 - good condition, nice compact plant
11/7/98 - thriving
7/23/99 - pruned back severly in spring and plant looks fine but it did not bloom yet.
9/24/99 - why don't any of my Hypericums ever bloom????
Wasting valuable trough garden space. Moved them to Area 6
1999 summary - established well in this area.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypericum olympicum 'Minus'
COMMON NAME: Creeping St. John's Wort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Border, Edging, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Hypericum olympicum 'Minus' : HYPERICACEAE, (Creeping St. Johnswort). Creeping perennial
subshrub with 2" yellow flowers in summer; previously offered as H. olympicum. Very neat little plant, no more than 6" high.
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Results for Hypericum olympicum 'Minus' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials $4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - Plant is growing very well - maybe too well for RG. Seems a bit weedy and invasive.
3/5/96 - healthy new growth, little damage from frost
4/1/96 - looks good and healthy
10/29/96 - 5x24 very healthy looking, not so weedy now.
2/10/97 - same as above
3/26/97 - starting to grow from between rocks, nice cascading over rock wall.
8/23/97 - did not bloom, but healthy growth
2/7/98 - it is somewhat weedy but controllable
4/12/98 - removed and reworked bed. Planted the divisions on the slope below the trough garden.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cutting
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/13/96 - planted in 16
7/8/96 - a few yellow blooms, but not much to look at. Looks weedy
2/10/97 - This is looking much better now, foliage is thicker and does not look so weedy. Nice contrast in leaf color with
'Minitusima'
5/18/97 - have to keep trimming it back to keep it from spreading into other areas
6/28/97 - a few yellow blooms, but not at all showy
8/22/97 - looking weedy again now, foliage got thin in summer heat
10/24/97 - looking better again now
2/14/98 - healthy looking, requires trimming back every couple of months to keep it in bounds.
10/7/98 - most of it was moved to lower trough garden or discarded.
3/18/99 - one small patch alive and starting to spread again.
7/23/99 - has started spreading again and looking good
9/24/99 - fair condition, never bloomed
3/26/00 - This spring it has rebounded extremely well, looks great, hopefully will bloom this year.
2000 summary - declined again but there is a small sprig of it still alive.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypericum patulum 'Hidcote'
COMMON NAME: St. John's Wort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Mound, Groundcover, Border, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 6,7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Low-growing shrub with pleasing mounded shape and bears fragrant, yellow flowers in the summer. In cold climates it may be
grown as an herbaceous perennial. This shrub will grow with vigor and is drought tolerant. If your shrub becomes straggly,
you may prune in early summer.
UNDERWOOD - says it will take sun to part shade.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Hypericum patulum var. Henryi 'Hidcote', (St. Johnswort). Shrub to 3' with large (3") flowers
at the tips of the branches in summer. Since it flowers on new wood, it may be cut to the ground each year, and treated as a
herbaceous perennial. Hardy, with good foliage. Zones 5-8(9).
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Results for Hypericum patulum 'Hidcote' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Underwood $3.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 3 Front left island
12/7/95 - this is looking quite healthy now. vigorous growth, deep green leaves on long stems with new side growth. Only
possible problem, is the Salvia komani may be crowding it a bit.
12/31/95 - Salvia was cut back and this is doing very well now.
4/1/96 - This remained green thru winter and spreading well.
9/22/96 - vigourous healthy growth, no blooms yet
2/10/97 - still looking very healthy
6/9/97 - Leaves have small holes chewed by insects, but plant seems to be surviving the damage.
8/22/97 - bug damage but still alive
10/21/97 - not thriving and no blooms
2/14/98 - still has never bloomed, but foliage looks very healthy again.
5/18/98 - noticed some bug damage
1998 summary - Has not bloomed yet, but plant looks quite healthy.
7/19/99 - still healthy looking but no flowers.
1999 summary - still no blooms but healthy plant
2000 summary - and still no flowers, even the ones I planted in more sun.
DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Underwood $3.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/28/98 - planted a rooted cutting of original in trough garden
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - healthy
1999 summary - I have pruned this back and stuck the cuttings in area 6. They root easily. This is an attractive plant but
does not bloom for me.
2000 summary - no blooms
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypoestes phyllostachya
COMMON NAME: Freckle-face
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Pink Polka-Dot Plant
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Border, Foliage, Ornamental, Container, Indoors
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6 - 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Pink, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- This is a different looking plant for your border or indoor garden. Leaves are small and oval with profuse
pink spots covering them. Does best in diffused bright light. You won't need to fertilize these plants. Just make sure they
have a rich soil that is moist, but well-drained. They will also benefit from a daily misting as they like high humidity.
BURPEE - Lists as annual. Height 5 inches.
RODALE'S ANNUAL- Comes from madagascar. Says usual height is 18 inches. Can be dug up and moved indoors in fall. Popular
as a houseplant.
DIGEST- Listed as a house plant. Short lived, but fast growing 6 to 12 inches. Cuttings root easilly.
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Results for Hypoestes phyllostachya at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Nurseries - cell packs
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not sure how tall it will get, but will look very nice with the Oxalis regnelli.
9/95 - This got really tall. It overshadows many of the smaller plants.
12/7/95 - potted up for winter
duplicate record
DATE PLANTED: 5/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jean Ellinor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - potted up and in greenhouse for winter
2/18/96 - 4 white in good shape
3/3/96 - planted in area 24
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Nurseries - cell packs
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - dug up and potted for winter.
2/18/96 - about 26 pink, in good shape.
3/3/96 - planted in area 23
8/10/96 - I need to learn not to plant these along that border.
Notes and images for Hypoestes phyllostachya 'White Splash Select'
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypoestes phyllostachya 'White Splash Select'
COMMON NAME: Freckle-face
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Pink Polka-Dot Plant
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6 - 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Pink, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- This is a different looking plant for your border or indoor garden. Leaves are small and oval with profuse
pink spots covering them. Does best in diffused bright light. You won't need to fertilize these plants. Just make sure they
have a rich soil that is moist, but well-drained. They will also benefit from a daily misting as they like high humidity.
BURPEE - Lists as annual. Height 5 inches.
RODALE'S ANNUAL- Comes from madagascar. Says usual height is 18 inches. Can be dug up and moved indoors in fall. Popular
as a houseplant.
DIGEST- Listed as a house plant. Short lived, but fast growing 6 to 12 inches. Cuttings root easilly.
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Select'
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1998 summary - grew well but did not look good in that bed. Need to move to a better location.
BOTANICAL NAME: Hypoxis decumbens
COMMON NAME: Argentine Star Grass
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - sun to light shade, zone 7-10, 8" tall, origin Argentina. This tough as nails South American counterpart to
our native star grass is truly a much showier member of the genus. The 2' wide clump of fuzzy green lily-like leaves is
smothered from June to November with small 6 petaled yellow stars. Neither drought nor heat seem to affect the performance
of this cute little bulb. H. decumbens is best planted where it can be viewed close up as an accent specimen.
Southern Living Garden Book - lists H. hirsuta, not H. decumbens. US - CS, full sun to light shade, regular to moderate
water.
Barry Glick - Hypoxis hirsuta is a dainty little cormous plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a native East Coast Plant
that grows in meadows and open woods from Maine to Florida and West to Kansas. The dainty grasslike foliage produce stems
of bright yellow Amaryllis like flowers in the early spring to summer and has a tendency to rebloom later. This is a neat
little plant to grow in a sunny well drained site in the front of the border or the rock garden. It will even be happy in
open shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $8.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
trough garden, T07 Needs to be seen close up in sun or light shade. Yellow.
7/19/99 - a fantastic plant for the southern rock garden. Has been blooming now for a couple of months and keeps repeating
with bright yellow flowers. Healthy, compact, perfect for this location in the trough.
9/24/99 - outstanding plant for southern rock garden. Pest free and bloomed all summer.
1999 summary - collected seed which germinated well. A dozen or so seedlings potted up. Mother plant also remains healthy
and vigorous.
2000 summary - remained healthy and bloomed sporatically this year but not as vigorous as before. Seed germinated and I
gave away several seedlings of this. Peak flowering in June.
