BOTANICAL NAME: Iberis pygmae
COMMON NAME: Rock Candytuft
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, well drained, rich
Propagation: cuttings, seed, layering, division
REFERENCE NOTES:
ROCK AND WATER EXPERT - mentions I. pygmaea as a compact 3 inch Iberis. Members of cabbage family.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
4 inch - needs lime. Planted in area 14
4/3/97 - blooming sparsely when received, and lasted a couple of weeks
6/9/97 - noticed the this Iberis is getting some browning on the edges of the leaves.
8/23/97 - only one plant seems to still be alive, and barely at that
9/19/97 - Bluestone replaced
2/7/98 - looking very healthy and just starting to form buds
3/31/98 - has been blooming continuously
5/18/98 - renumbered this bed to join #16. These look very healthy.
1998 - did not survive the summer
Bluestone replacement on order.
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
4/17/99 - has been blooming
1999 summary - survived the summer okay but not increasing much.
3/27/00 - has been blooming this month, but very small and not showy.
6/30/00 - moved to Trough Garden, T50
2000 summary - declined over the summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Iberis sempervirens 'Purity'
COMMON NAME: Candytuft
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, well drained, rich
Propagation: cuttings, seed, layering, division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - For edging of mass planting. Very compact evergreen and covered with white blossoms in mid spring. The flowers
should be sheared off after blooming ceases and old plants can be cut back to 4 inches in March or April.
Southern Living Garden Book - lists 'Purity' as a cultivar of I. sempervirons. Says it runs 6-12 in. tall and spreading
widely.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/850
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
4/17/99 - was blooming when planted but faded shortly thereafter.
10/7/99 - Bluestone replacement planted in T34 in trough garden
3/27/00 - not the best of the Iberis, but it is healthy and has been blooming some since February.
2000 summary - declined over the summer
Notes and images for Iberis sempervirens 'Snowmantle'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iberis sempervirens 'Snowmantle'
COMMON NAME: Candytuft
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Compact, Spreading, Edging, Border, Rock Garden, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun or shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, well drained, rich
Propagation: cuttings, seed, layering, division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Wilson- gives high rating as an edging plant and contradicts Cox regarding shade tolerance.
GC: A very popular and useful perennial which forms a low and compact mat of dark green leaves. Flowers are held in dense
clusters of multiple snow white flowers which appear in late spring and literally cover the shrubby plant with blooms. Edging
Candytuft is easy to grow and has few requirements. Soil should be slightly alkaline and well-drained. Several hours of
sunlight each day will produce the best blooms. Some recommended cultivars are 'Alexander's White', 'Purity' and 'Snowflake'.
BLUESTONE- 'Snowmantle' is 10 inches high, will bloom in part shade. Cut off flowers after blooming.
DICTIONARY- #1182 propagate by heel cuttings
Lawrence- thinks it may be too bulky to be allowed among proper rock gardens. Very common in Southern gardens.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - Moved two of them to RG. The 3rd is still doing okay here.
3/5/96 - one remaining plant is healthy although it has not spread much. Blooming about same as RG plants.
3/17/96 - moved to RG with the other two.
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
*9/95 - Growing just fine here.
*3/4/96 - blooming for nearly a month, healthy and green but slow growing.
*3/17/96 - These are still blooming. Moved one from the front to go with these two, and all are blooming. Seem to last a
long time.
*4/1/96 - still blooming strong, one from front yard was not bothered by the transplant
*5/18/96 - and still a few blooms hanging on - this is the longest blooming plant in the RG
*6/23/96 - and STILL one small bloom hanging on
*8/24/96 - cuttings seem to be taking, so I'll have a few more of these.
*10/29/96 - 7x18 very healthy, cuttings did not take
2/10/97 - Blooming for about a week, now in full bloom, beautiful.
3/26/97 - still blooming
4/26/97 - blooms have just about ended - continued for a few more weeks (about end of may)
8/23/97 - not as healthy as previous years
10/26/97 - healthy looking
2/7/98 - just beginning to form flower buds
3/14/98 - has been blooming for three weeks, continued thru 4/12/98
1998 summary - plant has declined severly this year.
10/7/99 - Bluestone replacements planted in trough garden, T52
3/27/00 - healthy and blooming since February
2000 summary - declined over the summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Iberis spp. 'Autumn Snow'
COMMON NAME: Candytuft
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
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 Alkaline, Neutral, well drained, rich
Propagation: cuttings, seed, layering, division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - A fine full display of flowers in the spring on glossy evergreen plants with a second blooming in the late fall.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - Planted two in T06
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - still good
3/10/99 - blooming
5/2/99 - longest blooming of all the Iberis
7/19/99 - healthy
Moved to T35 - with other 'Autumn Snow'. Deleted this as duplicate record. Note that this trough is a scree and not the
best place to plant Iberis.
9/30/00 - not sure what happened to this record, but I have one marked as 'Autumn Snow' growing in this trough
2000 summary - declined over the summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Iberis spp. 'Spring Delight'
COMMON NAME: Candytuft
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
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 Alkaline, Neutral, well drained, rich
Propagation: cuttings, seed, layering, division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Low 8 inch tufts of fine evergreen foliage with extra size and long lasting flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted two in T37
3/31/98 - blooming profusely
4/19/98 - blooms winding down, turn almost a pinkish shade as they fade.
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - good
3/10/99 - blooming
7/23/99 - bloomed for a long period, still looks healthy
Close out duplicate record
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens balsamina
COMMON NAME: balsam
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant late March, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Impatiens balsamina at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: reseeded
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
These keep coming up everywhere in retaining wall beds.
Notes and images for Impatiens F1 hybrid 'Mosaic Lilac'
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens F1 hybrid 'Mosaic Lilac'
COMMON NAME: Busy Lizzie
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lilac brushed in white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Impatiens F1 hybrid 'Mosaic Lilac' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/8/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan seeds $2.29
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Seeds germinated well and doing well.
2/4/97 - plants growing well in greenhouse, blooming well
3/1/97 - planted out
5/31/97 - these have formed a nice clump, prolific blooms
8/22/97 - healthy and continuous blooms
10/21/97 - overall not the best impatiens, because they get too tall and lean. Cut back all the long stems, so we'll see if
they fill out again.
3/23/98 - removed them all, looking very bad
Notes and images for Impatiens F1 hybrid 'Super Elfin Blue Pearl'
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens F1 hybrid 'Super Elfin Blue Pearl'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bluish-lilac,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Impatiens F1 hybrid 'Super Elfin Blue at Le Jardin Ombragé
Pearl'
DATE PLANTED: 4/6/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries flat of 36 $11.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/29/96 - these have been especially attractive with other lavender colored flowers and with the purple Achimenes.
Notes and images for Impatiens hybrids 'African Queen'
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens hybrids 'African Queen'
COMMON NAME: African Impatiens
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
The first yellow garden imptiens. Bright 1 inch yellow flowers, slightly cupped and enhanced with two fine red veins.
Perennial grown as annual.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee Seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Seed planted in garage 2/18/95, only a few germinated and survived.
4/15/95 - Three were transplanted to front left island. Eight are left in greenhouse.
8/95 - planted two remaining in area 10
DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Seed transplant.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*10/1/95 - Took cuttings but I really don't know why. This has been a big disappointment. Blooms are pretty skimpy.
*12/7/95 - potted up for winter
*2/18/96 - large ones damaged by freeze, but 4 cuttings survived.
*3/23/96 - planted in 24 near wall where it can be closely viewed.
*5/18/96 - several buds and a few blooms started, growing well, bloom thru 6/22/96
*This has gotten about 24 inches tall with very thick stems. Heavy rains knocked them down and broke off thick stems
*8/10/96 - blooming well this year, but constantly attacked by bugs and looking ragged. Not sure what to make of this
plant. It is worth having just for something different.
*10/31/96 - This plant has been much more attractive this fall. The golden yellow blooms seem to stand out more. Took
cuttings.
3/16/97 - Planted out in area 6
5/31/97 - not vigourous in this location, but alive and blooming a bit
8/22/97 - they obviously need a little more shade
2/14/98 - took cuttings and kept over winter in greenhouse.
3/28/98 - cuttings were not well rooted, but planted out 3 in area 13
5/18/98 - they are barely alive, only two small cuttings
8/4/98 - gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens New Guinea Hybrids
COMMON NAME: New Guinea Impatiens
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Mound, Mixed Bed, Shade, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. The New Guinea Hybrid strain of Impatiens is one of the most rewarding plants available for
the shady garden. Leaves have a bolder look than that of regular Impatiens and come in a variety of colors, from a vivid
variegated leaf to a deep bronze and green leaf. Flowers are large and come in a mixed palette of lush, rich colors. In
tropical climates, this plant will not tolerate full sun. Requires rich soil that is moist, yet well-drained. Try rooting
some stem cuttings for easy propagation. Seed propagation is quite challenging.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/3/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*10/29/96 - color is almost identical to Super Elfin Blue Pearl.
12/96 - took cuttings and potted up in greenhouse
3/16/97 - planted out in area 13
10/30/97 - not as prolific blooming this year as last
2/7/98 - took cuttings
3/28/98 - cuttings rooted and were planted in area 2
1998 summary - Did not survive. This was a bad year for New Guinea's.
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $2.95 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
1998 summary - for some reason these failed to grow. This should be a good location.
DATE PLANTED: 3/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Nancy sent cuttings for several double Impatiens they are growing.
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Double impatiens
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens spp. 'Dazzler'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: busy lillie
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, red, white, violet, orange, blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: N Fl- plant March, remove July per Fl Agr Ext, but
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Can be started July-August
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Results for Impatiens spp. 'Dazzler' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/23/96 - planted in 21
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/23/96 - planted in 7 & 8
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/23/96 - planted in 1
Notes and images for Impatiens walleriana 'Firefly Salmon'
BOTANICAL NAME: Impatiens walleriana 'Firefly Salmon'
COMMON NAME: Impatiens
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Low, Compact, Mound, Shade, Ornamental, Mixed Bed, Border,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. This is the star of the summer shade garden with its bright flowers and lush foliage.
Tolerates more sun in coastal climates. Likes warmth and light, infrequent feeding with a balanced fertilizer. Let the soil
dry out just a bit between waterings to encourage compact growth and profuse flowering. 'Super Elfin' is pictured and may
grow to a height of 8 to 10 inches. 'Blitz' and 'Accent' are taller growing cultivars.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Took about 12 cuttings and planted in Area 1.
9/24/99 - continuous bloom, nice compact form
1999 summary - excellent compact form with small salmon colored flowers. Saved plants over winter in greenhouse.
3/25/00 - most of them rotted away. Planted one good plant in area 10
BOTANICAL NAME: Incarvillea delabayi
COMMON NAME: Hardy Gloxina
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, sandy, humusy
Propagation: seed, fleshy roots
REFERENCE NOTES:
COX - resents being disturbed
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Results for Incarvillea delabayi at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/31/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3/$9.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
4/1/96 - this is planted in what ought to be the ideal soil and light conditions based on everything I've read.
5/6/96 - looks healthy but no new blooms after transplant
6/23/96 - suddenly declining
8/10/96 - not sure if it is gone or summer dormant
10/29/96 - no sign of life
BOTANICAL NAME: Indigofera incarnata
COMMON NAME: Chinese Indigo
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: I. decora
TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
NCSU - I. incarnata, Chinese Indigo, is much lower growing than other species, reaching 1-2 feet in height and has dark,
emerald green foliage, and bright pink flowers held in especially long racemes (clusters). The botanical variety of Chinese
Indigo, I. incarnata var. alba produces creamy white flowers and is reportedly more cold hardy than the species.
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Results for Indigofera incarnata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
Larry gave me an Indigofera, but not sure about the species. Kept in greenhouse.
3/28/98 - planted in area 1
5/2/98 - Larry found the plant tag and says it is Indigofera incarnata.
6/27/98 - this has been blooming and looks identical to the other Indigofera
1998 summary - spreading and thriving here. Pretty blooms.
4/16/99 - blooming, this looks exactly the same as I. Kiro.
9/24/99 - continued blooming thru summer
1999 summary - this one also spread well and looks identical to the one purchased from Tallahassee Nurseries.
2000 summary - continued to spread and bloomed well in spring and early summer.
DATE PLANTED: 8/17/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
Plant tag lists as I. decora which is shown as a synonym for I. incarnata. Planted this one oposite side of walkway from
the one Larry Kacer gave me.
1998 summary - grew well and bloomed bloomed briefly.
9/24/99 - bloomed several times during summer. Indistinguishable from I. Kirowlii
1999 summary - spread well and bloomed in light shade
2000 summary - this appears to be the same plant as the one received from Larry Kacer, with similar performance.
BOTANICAL NAME: Indigofera kirolowii
COMMON NAME: Kirilow Indigo
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Indigofera Kirolowii : FABACEAE, (Indigo). Beautiful rhizomatous shrub with rose-pink flowers
in spikes at the branch tips in summer. Best in moisture retentive soils and partial shade. Assorts well with perennials.
NorthChina, Korea. Zones 6-11. (Image / JPEG / 539x354 pixels /54.1KB)
NCSU - I. kirilowii, Kirilow Indigo, is native to Japan, Korea and China and is a relatively low shrub, reaching 3 feet in
height. Kirilow Indigo's flowers are medium rose and not quite as showy as others as they are more hidden among the foliage.
TIME-LIFE-I. kirilowii (Kirilow indigo) Kirilow indigo bears 6-inch spikes of small pink flowers in early summer. It has
fine 5-inch-long fernlike leaves and grows about 4 feet tall. During cold winters its stems may be killed by
frost, but this is not a disadvantage because the loss of the old stems causes fresh new ones to rise quickly in the spring
and bear blossoms. Since it spreads by underground roots to form large clumps, this species is useful as a ground cover or as
a shrub for the front of a border. HOW TO GROW. Kirilow indigo grows in Zones 5-8 and does best in well-drained soil in
full sun. Pruning is not essential, except to remove deadwood caused by winter cold. Even in mild climates some gardeners cut
this shrub to the ground each fall or spring to encourage new growth. New plants can be started by cutting away and
planting a rooted offshoot or from softwood cuttings of young growth in late spring or early summer.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/16/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials 4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 24 Right of main path
8/28/97 - this has done well here
10/30/97 - healthy looking foliage
5/20/98 - this is a beautiful plant, bloomed from 5/1 to present, pretty pink blooms
6/28/98 - rebloomed this month, great plant
1998 summary - a "must-have" for shade, the blooms are beautiful and this is an easy grower. In fact, it spreads by
underground runners and may be too easy.
5/8/99 - has been blooming well.
1999 summary - great plant for color in the shade, but it does tend to spread by underground rhizomes.
2000 summary - grew well all year
Notes and images for Indigofera pseudotinctoria 'Rose Carpet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Indigofera pseudotinctoria 'Rose Carpet'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Indigofera incarnata
TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-5
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly acid, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
We-Du - Sun or light shade. Beautiful rare prostrate sub-shrub with fine textured pinnate foliage, and small pink, pea-like
flowers on upright spikes. Good rockery plant that does not take over your garden. One of the best long blooming and well
behaved members of the Indigofera family. (Note height is listed at 4-10 inches!)
http://arboretum.harvard.edu/Plantsal/shrubs.htm - Indigofera pseudotinctoria 'Rose Carpet' ( Rose Carpet Indigo Shrub) Zone
4 Native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. This sub-shrub grows 8-15" and 2-5' across. It bears dark green, pinnately compound
leaves that turn pale yellow prior to defoliation each autumn. Flowering lasts from midsummer until fall. Small, rose-pink,
pea-shaped blossoms occur in densely packed, multiple-flowered racemes from midsummer until frost. Indigofera shrubs require
optimum exposure to sunlight and soils that are sharp and well drained. 'Rose Carpet' looks beautiful when allowed to cascade
over the edge of a wall or in containers on a patio.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/26/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: We-Du $6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Planted in trough garden, T41
5/2/99 - leafing out and new growth, nice.
7/23/99 - thriving here, plant has grown to about 12 inches and has bloomed although not very showy.
9/24/99 - this has been covered over by the Verbena, but is healthy and has bloomed, but not showy
3/27/00 - plant is healthy
2000 summary - not very showy, but a keeper.
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris brevicaulis
COMMON NAME: 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:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Iris brevicaulis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Sunny Merryweather
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
this is a species of LA Iris
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris cristata
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Crested Iris
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Shade, Bog, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
This dwarf Iris, native to Eastern North America, prefers part shade and a moist, rich soil. Its colors vary from a deep
purple to a white form and it is quite striking when its lovely blooms are nestled in among the dark green of its arching,
strap-like leaves. Brighten up your spring and your shady nook with these little beauties. Top dress with rotted compost or
fertilize after blooming or transplanting. Let the leaves fade naturally as this provides the bulbs with their food for the
following spring. 'Caerulea' is the cultivar pictured.
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Results for Iris cristata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lag unknown
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Planted in Area 15 with Louisiana Iris
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris pseudacorus
COMMON NAME: Yellow Flag
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yellow Iris, Water Flag
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bog, Aquatic, Border, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 4
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Aquatic, Bog, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - This iris will colonize into large numbers if left undisturbed. The blooms are a pale to deep yellow and sometimes have
a dark purple or brown zone radiating from the center of the petals. This plant will self-sow readily and has attractive
glossy, green seed pods after the flowers fade. It is theorized that these Iris are the original inspiration for the
'Fleur-de-Lis' design used as a symbol of the kings of France. In biblical references this species is thought to be the
"lilies of the field". These plants do best in large garden settings, either in water or growing near it. They are able to
adapt to a border setting as long as it is kept constantly moist.
WG - This is the first of the water Iris to bloom. It is a european native.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Iris pseudacorus, (Yellow Flag). Tall yellow, naturalized in South Louisiana. Loves wet. Zones
4-11. (Image/ JPEG / 505x362 pixels / 52KB)
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DATE PLANTED: 10/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79 ea (less 30%)
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 14 Pond
Planted in pond in quart size containers.
2/24/96 - seem to be in fair condition thru winter.
10/12/96 - repotted and moved to large pond.
4/3/97 - a few blooms
1999 summary - bloomed briefly in April
2000 summary - bloomed in late March, early April
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris siberica
COMMON NAME: 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:
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Results for Iris siberica at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: unknown lag
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Planted Area 15 with Louisiana Iris
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris siberica 'Anniversary'
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 Iris siberica 'Anniversary' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 5.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Planted in Area 15
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris siberica 'Snow Queen'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Iris siberica 'Snow Queen' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Planted in Area 15
2000 summary - newly planted
Notes and images for Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
COMMON NAME: Siberian Iris
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Ornamental, Bog/Aquatic, Erosion Control, Cutting
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A rugged and easy to grow member of the Iris genus. The large range of colors, height and bloom times is ever expanding with
the development of new hybrids. The roots of the Siberian Iris are deep, which makes them drought resistant. They prefer a
moist, well-drained soil that is moderately rich and will thrive in full sun or part shade. After blooming, the leaves remain
tall and green; an attractive accent plant in the garden. Excellent cut flower.
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Results for Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $6.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
10/7/99 - planted in dog pen area
3/27/00 - coming out of dormancy
2000 summary - no blooms yet but has established and slowly grown.
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris sibirica 'Light Blue'
COMMON NAME: Siberian Iris
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A rugged and easy to grow member of the Iris genus. The large range of colors, height and bloom times is ever expanding with
the development of new hybrids. The roots of the Siberian Iris are deep, which makes them drought resistant. They prefer a
moist, well-drained soil that is moderately rich and will thrive in full sun or part shade. After blooming, the leaves remain
tall and green; an attractive accent plant in the garden. Excellent cut flower.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Iris sibirica 'Light Blue' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $5.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
10/7/99 - planted in dog pen area
3/27/00 -coming out of dormancy
2000 summary - no blooms yet, but has established and slowly grown
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris virginica
COMMON NAME: Swamp Flag
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Blue Iris, Southern Blue Flag
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
FL WILDFLOWERS- Rhizommatous perennial, three sepals are 7-10 cm long. Can be found in swamps and wet prairies of northern
Florida to Va and Tx. Plate #44
SE WILDFLOWERS- Perennial to 1 m tall. Occasionally found in wet places thin woods or open.
WG - blooms a little earlier than Blue Flag (I. versicolor).
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DATE PLANTED: 4/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - Looking healthy with new growth.
3/5/96 - damaged by cold, but new growth started.
2/10/97 - The Iris that I planted here are growing very well but have not bloomed.
2/14/98 - Not sure which one(s), but they are growing extremely well and spreading.
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted whichever Iris is growing here. Need to identify when it blooms in the spring.
DATE PLANTED: 10/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79 (less 30%)
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted in middle pond.
2/24/96 - fair condition thru winter
10/12/96 - repotted and moved to large pond.
3/26/97 - started blooming last week
1999 summary - no sign of this plant
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana '2nd unnamed from Patrick'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana '2nd unnamed from Patrick'
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 Iris x Louisana '2nd unnamed from Patrick' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana '94-17'
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:
94-17 (O'Connor). Red-violet with yellow-green styles tinged violet. Yellow crown signal. (`False
River' x (`Deneb' x `Mac's Blue Heaven'))
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Results for Iris x Louisana '94-17' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana 'Bayou Fountain'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Bayou Fountain'
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:
Bayou Fountain (O'Connor, 1992) 36". Blue-purple with some white streaking near signal, yellow
signal on white ground; dark red-purple style arms. Unknown parentage.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Iris x Louisana 'Bayou Fountain' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
Results for Iris x Louisana 'blue' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Brothers - $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 5 Below retaining wall
10/1/95 - Looking healthy
3/5/96 - damaged by cold, but new growth.
2/10/97 - Have not bloomed, some Iris are growing really well, but not sure which is which.
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted whichever Iris is growing here. Need to identify when it blooms in the spring.
1999 summary - total lost track of this plant and assumed it was gone.
3/29/00 - SURPRISE - beautiful flower and was able to identify some Louisiana Iris by the smooth blade contrasted with the
ribbed blade in the Iris pseudacarpus.
2000 summary - very pretty flowers.
DATE PLANTED: 10/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 14 Pond
Not sure which one (yellow or blue), but planted a division of the Louisiana Iris in a container in main pond.
3/5/96 - damaged by freeze
4/26/96 - buds forming on both plants, turned out to be the yellow ones. Three blooms per plant, lasted altogether two
weeks.
10/29/96 - not overwhelming growth during summer
4/11/97 - started blooming about a week ago. Paler yellow color than Yellow Flag.
4/17/99 - Blooming for a week, this is the 'Dixie Deb'
1999 summary - hard to distinguish from Iris pseudocarpus, but according to LAGs member has no rib on leaf blades.
2000 summary - I lost track of these until this year, I have two LA Iris in the pond - yellow 'Dixie Deb' which bloomed in
mid April and a blue un-named cultivar that bloomed in late March.
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Dixie Deb'
COMMON NAME: Louisiana Iris
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, poorly drain,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Dixie Deb (Chowning, 1950). Sulphur yellow self. Gold spot. (`Lockett's Luck' x `Louise Austin')
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DATE PLANTED: 3/10/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Daylily Discounters - $4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 14 Pond
Planted in front of blue La Iris.
10/1/95 - All the Lousianna iris are looking very healthy. Hope for some beautiful blooms in the spring.
3/5/96 - damaged by cold but new growth
2/10/97 - no blooms yet, good growth on some of these Iris, not sure which.
5/18/97 - first bloom, yellow, must be this one
4/2/98 - pictures of yellow Iris, not sure if it is same one.
1998 summary - Divided and transplanted whichever Iris is growing here. Need to identify when it blooms in the spring.
4/12/00 - surprise! It was mixed in among those in area 5, and started blooming after I moved it to the pond.
2000 summary - bloomed mid April
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana 'Feliciana Hills'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Feliciana Hills'
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:
Feliciana Hills (O'Connor, 1992) 34" Pink self with darker streak at end of yellow signal. `Deneb' x
unknown.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Iris x Louisana 'Feliciana Hills' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana 'Full Eclipse'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Full Eclipse'
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:
Full Eclipse - Deep purple, almost black
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Results for Iris x Louisana 'Full Eclipse' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana 'Hurricane Colin'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Hurricane Colin'
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:
Hurricane Colin (O'Connor, 1992) 37" Rose-orange, yellow crown-shaped signal ending in a deep
rose line extending a short distance down the fall. Unknown parentage.
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Results for Iris x Louisana 'Hurricane Colin' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana 'Lake Sylvia'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Lake Sylvia'
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:
Lake Sylvia (Morgan, 1991). 24". Medium blue, orange-yellow signal. ((`E. Everett Caradine' x
`Clyde Redmond') x `Trail of Tears'
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Results for Iris x Louisana 'Lake Sylvia' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Mudbug'
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:
Mudbug (O'Connor, 1999) 28" Medium purple, style arms red-purple. Yellow-orange line signal
center in large white thumbprint signal. (`Dr. Dorman' x I. brevicaulis).
IMAGES: None available
Results for Iris x Louisana 'Mudbug' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Southdowns'
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:
Southdowns (O'Connor, 1992) 38". Light blue-purple with pronounced white underlay, giving pale
blue effect; orange signal. (`Cajun Caper' x `Mac's Blue Heaven').
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Results for Iris x Louisana 'Southdowns' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
Notes and images for Iris x Louisana 'Un-named from Patrick'
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris x Louisana 'Un-named from Patrick'
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:
I think one unknown was a purple seedling that I may introduce as Tchoupitoulas. It is light purple with a darker purple
line in the petals. Let me know if you think it worthy of being named.
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Results for Iris x Louisana 'Un-named from Patrick' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Patrick O'Connor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
2000 summary - newly planted
BOTANICAL NAME: Iris Xiphium
COMMON NAME: Dutch Iris
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
EXPERT - Dutch Irises are in the Ziphium group of bulbous, summer flowering Irises. 'Wedgewood' is pictured on page 118.
DICTIONARY - These are the Iris grown for Florists. Easy to grow. Picture # 788-789
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Iris Xiphium, (Spanish Iris) is a slender, dark blue-purple iris to 2«' tall, blooming in
spring. For ordinary garden soil. Zones 7-9. (Image (close-up) / JPEG / 691x482 pixels / 35KB) (Image (group) /JPEG / 626x527
pixels / 60.6KB)
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Results for Iris Xiphium at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes 15 cents ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Sapphire Beauty
*12/7/95 - started noticing some green above ground a week or ten days ago.
*4/4/96 - blooming
*4/14/96 - got four or five nice blooms and then gone in a few days
3/16/97 -Surprise! They came back. Three beautiful blooms. Lasted only a short time, but beautiful
4/12/98 - no sign of it this year. Apparently it is gone.
8/4/98 - gone
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee - free bonus bulbs
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Dutch Iris Blue Pearl - planted in left corner (where zinnias were).
*12/31/95 - several have started to come up.
*4/18/96 - this has been a total disappointment, removed
Notes and images for Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
COMMON NAME: Virginia Sweetspire
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: us,ms,ls, cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - native shrub 3-5 ft tall, fragrant creamy white flowers in spring, aggressive suckering and can be
invasive, 'Henry's Garnet' has 6 inch flower clusters, garnet red fall color
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Results for Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kim
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 23 Upper right corner
7/2/00 - planted out in area 23
2000 summary - did not track this plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Jasione perennis
COMMON NAME: Sheperds Scabios
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Sheep's Bit
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Cutting Bed, Border, Ornamental, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
CHILTERN - has cultivar 'Blue Light', 24 inches, From June onwards, beautiful azure blue flowers in almost globular heads,
excellent for cutting, bees are attracted to it.
GC - Heavenly blue flowers float above deep green, mounded foliage on 1 to 2 foot stems. These blooms emerge in mid-summer
and persist until the first frost. Sturdy and long-lasting, these scabious-like blooms make a delightful addition to a summer
or autumn fresh floral arrangement. They make an excellent cut flower and have a delicate fragrance.
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Results for Jasione perennis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12-24 inches Plant in new area by waterfall or below in mounded bed.
5/2/97 - starting to bloom, a few blooms but not profuse thru 5/31/97
8/23/97 - looks like one is still alive
9/19/97 - Bluestone replaced the two the died
10/26/97 - replacements healthy
2/7/98 - the two replacements look good but the other original is apparently gone.
5/18/98 - reworked this bed. Two plants look very healthy
1998 summary - did not survive summer.
Notes and images for Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'
BOTANICAL NAME: Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'
COMMON NAME: Arabian Jasmine
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 120
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Oleaceae/Jasminum_sambac.html - Native to India, widely cultivated in South China, 10
ft
http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/nursery/jasmines.html - One of the best Jasmine fragrances along with J. officinale.and the
rare Australian native jasmine Growing Conditions Does best in warmer climates. Likes a touch of shade cool roots and lots of
moisture (with good drainage) Protect from very heavy frosts., especially the double form "Duke of Tuskany" Horticultural
use Beautiful arching dense shrub for the warmer garden. It could also make a good hedge or screen as it can be pruned as
necessary. The double form is the national flower of the Philippines (tourist office may want to advertise??) Called
"Sampaguita " in the Philippines. Anyone know the words to the anthem that mentiones this?
We had a group of adozen or so ex-pat Phillipino women in the nursey one day. All wanting to buy this plant. All were singing
snatches of the anthum. All being good phillipinos where tring to bargain the price down. I said they could all get a $1
discount if they all sang the anthem. They did . it was agret sight and well worth the $12.
NOTE: this is a double flowered cultivar.
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Results for Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rizanino Reyes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
Received small potted plant from Riz, and put in greenhouse.
5/27/00 - planted out in garden, area 6
2000 summary - potted up and moved to greenhouse
BOTANICAL NAME: Juniperus horizontalis
COMMON NAME: Juniper
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Ornamental, Erosion control, Rock
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Well-drained, Dry, Average
Propagation: Layering, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A useful and ornamental landscaping groundcover for areas with sandy or rocky soil that is slightly alkaline. Likes full sun
and will tolerate heat and drought. Good for coastal gardens and areas where erosion control is needed. Can be quite
effective in a rock garden where it can drape down gracefully.
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Results for Juniperus horizontalis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Purchase originally above retaining wall.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Justicia carnea 'White'
COMMON NAME: White Jacobinia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Most popular variety has clusters of pink flowers.
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Results for Justicia carnea 'White' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 4.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/30/97 - it did bloom, and I have now taken cuttings
2/14/98 - still alive
5/20/98 - starting to bloom
1998 summary - not nearly as vigorous as the pink ones out front.
DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/28/98 - planted rooted cuttings in area 13
5/18/98 - starting to bloom
8/4/98 - blooming again
1999 summary - blooms not profuse like the pink one out front.
BOTANICAL NAME: Justicia magnifica 'Pink'
COMMON NAME: Jacobinia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Most popular variety has clusters of pink flowers.
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Results for Justicia magnifica 'Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - Bloomed in mid summer and starting to bloom again now. A very pretty shade plant. Took some cuttings which seem to
be taking.
*3/5/96 - was killed back by cold, no sign yet of new growth
*3/27/96 - appears to still be alive but not leafing out yet
*3/31/96 - now starting to leaf out
*7/8/96 - blooming very well, though not as well as the Justicia in a partly sunny location in area 1.
2/14/98 - great plant
5/20/98 - did not go dormant, tall and blooming
1998 summary - healthy and pretty pink blooms
3/17/99 - this particular plant seems to be especially hardy. Did not freeze back in January mid twenties.
1999 summary - good shade plant
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
*3/3/96 - planted in area 1
*5/9/96 - it took a while for them to get going but are growing well now.
*6/22/96 - has been blooming for a week... and continued thru the summer.
*Very nice - can't beat it for color in the shade. Took cuttings.
3/1/97 - planted cuttings
5/2/97 - last year's plantings are starting to bloom. They are much darker green than the cuttings which were planted this
year. Noted that last year it took a while for the cuttings to establish.
8/22/97 - very nice, blooming well
10/21/97 - has made a great display here and continues to bloom
2/7/98 - has still been blooming some, but cut it all back for winter. No freeze back yet this year.
5/18/98 - beginning to bloom
1998 summary - Just a superb plant for partial shade. Bloomed all summer long, very showy, no problem plant.
1999 summary - another good year, with lots of continuous blooming. Did not freeze back this year.
2000 summary - not quite as profuse this year as last, but still very pretty. Hard freezes in December, plants froze back
completely.
Notes and images for Kalimeris pinnifitida 'Hortensis'
BOTANICAL NAME: Kalimeris pinnifitida 'Hortensis'
COMMON NAME: Double Japanese Aster
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Orphanage Plant
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white with yellow centers,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
NICHE Gardens offers this plant for $5.50 quart. Flowers are similar to shasta daisies.
BLUESTONE - like Boltonia, but does not need staking
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Results for Kalimeris pinnifitida 'Hortensis' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/22/96 - planted
*5/14/96 - started blooming and continued thru summer
This could use some attention to keep it looking nice, but well worth the effort. Pretty little snow balls in summer.
Bloom continued all summer and into fall
2/10/97 - looks like there are still a couple of these left. Could be moved to a better spot.
Bluestone is sending some additional plants for testing
4/26/97 - blooming, continued thru summer
10/24/97 - this has been healthy all summer and is still blooming some
2/14/98 - can't tell if still alive
4/19/98 - yes there is a nice clump of it still, next to Gymnaster
5/18/98 - blooming
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone - field testing for company
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 5 Below retaining wall
3/19/97 - planted in area 13
4/11/97 - vigorous healthy growth since they were planted
4/26/97 - blooming well and continued through the summer
8/23/97 - still blooming and healthy
10/26/97 - continues to bloom, divided and potted up divisions.
2/7/98 - they were disturbed by raccoons rooting in garden
5/18/98 - starting to bloom
8/4/98 - has been healthy and blooming well
3/21/99 - made peat bed in area 13, and moved these to new sandy bed area 5.
7/19/99 - blooming profusely here for over a month. Looks great.
9/24/99 - has performed very well in this location, prolific continuous blooms.
1999 summary - healthy growth and prolific long-blooming
2000 summary - did not cultivate this well, declined and may have gone.
BOTANICAL NAME: Kalmia spp. 'Heart of Fire'
COMMON NAME: Mountain Laurel
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 Kalmia spp. 'Heart of Fire' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
1998 summary - seems to have survived okay. Shaded too much by Justicia, need to move to a better spot when dormant.
3/11/99 - moved to Area 2. Very shallow and undeveloped root system. Leaves have turned a purplish color, but otherwise
plant looks healthy, but very small.
7/19/99 - very little change in this plant
9/24/99 - does not seem to be growing very well but is still alive
1999 summary - still little change in this plant.
Notes and images for Kalmiopsis leachiana 'Umpqua Valley'
BOTANICAL NAME: Kalmiopsis leachiana 'Umpqua Valley'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: K. fragrans
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Siskiyou - Perhaps the rarest and most beautiful ericaceous shrub, believed by many to be a prehistoric parent of all
Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Native to a few limited regions in Southern Oregon. Give well-drained soil with humus and peat
added. If not allowed to dry out, will take considerable sun. Blooms at a young age with dainty erect, Kalmia like flowers
in May and often again in October. Zone 6-8. This cultivar is a compact growing version from which the LePiniec Form was
selected. Long peroiod of rounded clusters of clear pink blossoms.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/alpines/peat%20garden.htm - Restricted to a single species, Kalmiopsis leachiana is one of the real
treasures of the peat garden. Kalmia-like flowers of deep rose-pink cover the plant in spring to the effect that it is
difficult to see the foliage. One of my plants (see Photo Gallery 3) has bright pink flowers and much reduced foliage size. A
very compact and fine shrub. There are some plants from different locations in Oregon, the best known being K.leachiana
M.LePiniec and the Umpqua Valley (soon to be named K.fragrans) form. In the last few years, other forms have made appearances
including K.leachiana 'Shooting Star' with stellate flowers and K.leachiana 'Appleblossom' with pure white flowers. Image
saved at E:\web images\Kalmiopsis.gif
Schenk - says this plant was not discovered until 1935 by a Mrs. Leach. Needs ideal garden soil, moisture, and drainage in
filtered shade.
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Results for Kalmiopsis leachiana 'Umpqua Valley' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/7/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $7.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Needs light shade, peat-acid, well-drained soil. Made peat bed in area 13.
9/27/99 - plant died during summer. Potted up and put in greenhouse in case it could be revived, but does not look like it
will.
BOTANICAL NAME: Kniphofia uvaria 'Pfitzeri'
COMMON NAME: Red Hot Poker
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Poker Plant, Common Torch Lilytritoma, Royal Standard
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red and yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained , Moderately Rich
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
MSU Web Page - Kniphofia uvaria--Torch Lily Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Height: 4 ft Spread: 2 ft Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Red, orange, yellow Comments: Torch Lily needs adequate room and produces spikes of brightly colored flowers.
Remove the fading flower spikes to encourage additional bloom. Do not plant the Torch Lily deeper than 3 inches. The plants
need a sunny location as they are intolerant of shade. Provide a well-drained soil and abundant water during hot weather.
The plant is not reliably hardy so needs winter protection. The foliage is evergreen and any dead foliage can be cut off in
the spring. A possible method of overwintering is to tie the leaves so that they cover and
protect the crown of the plant. Some gardeners dig the plants each fall and store them over the winter in a cold frame or
cellar. Kniphofia makes an excellent cut flower. Propagation: Seed or division are the methods of propagation. The seed
germinates in 10 to 20 days at 70 to 75 degrees. Division is done in the spring. Dividing may reduce blooming for one to
three years. The divisions may be potted up until they are growing well. Cultivars: 'Pfitzeri' - Orange flower in spikes
on 2-foot long stems.
Bold accent. GC: This is a parent plant to many modern hybrids, but this species will never go out of style. Its
distinctive red and yellow blooms continue to delight and satisfy gardeners across the United States. This genus containing
60-70 species is named after J.J. Kniphof, a German professor who lived in the eighteenth century. Kniphofia uvaria was
introduced into cultivation in 1705. Divide clumps after they are large and well-established. These fine perennials need
shelter from winds and require soil that is very well-drained. Winter wet will cause the roots to rot. Mildy drought
tolerant.
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Results for Kniphofia uvaria 'Pfitzeri' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/11/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
5/18/98 - just forming bloom
5/24/98 - bloom did not look very attractive, pale yellow
1999 summary - started blooming end of May, yellow flowered.
2000 summary - no record this year
