Description
Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ PP27949
‘Blackhawks’ PP27949 Big Bluestem
An Intrinsic Introduction! Deeper green foliage takes on dee purple background in mid-summer deepening to dark purple and near black in some parts of the plant. Upright 5’+ tall plants will stand out in the landscape, especially with other tall grass. Full sun, average soil.
Height: 5.0 Feet
Spread: 2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color: Purple shades Near-black shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Low to Average Water Needs
Bloomtime: Late Summer
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads , Fall Color
Growth Rate: Medium
Garden Style: Asian, Cottage, Eclectic, Formal, Modern
Other Features: Border, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point
Origin: Native to North America
Dianthus Star™ Single Fire Star
Whetman Star Pinks
USDA Zone: 5-9
A selection of the Border Pinks or Cheddar Pinks, a group of Dianthus that are a favorite for planting in rock gardens or using as a border edging. This British introduction forms a mound of grassy grey-green foliage, with an early summer display of fragrant fiery-red single flowers with a crimson eyezone. Shear plants back lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact habit. Inclined to repeat flower in the fall. Plants require good drainage and are an excellent choice for hot dry sites or gravelly soils. Combines beautifully with other low alpine or edging plants. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen. One of the Star™ Single collection from Whetman Pinks in Devon, UK. USPP#14895, CPBR#3111: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Red
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid-Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Border Containers
Cut Flower Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Edging
Evergreen Fragrant
Flower Head Size Small
Height 6-8 inches
Spread 8-10 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
Goldsturm Coneflower
USDA Zone: 3-9
Among the best border perennials available, this is a selection of one of our native North American wildflowers. Plants make a bushy, upright clump with a profuse display of brown-eyed, golden-orange daisies from midsummer through the fall. Seedheads have good winter interest. A terrific choice for mass planting, combining especially well with ornamental grasses. Excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies. A former Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999.
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Brown Gold Orange
Blooming Time Mid-Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Border
Containers Cut Flower
Deer Resistant Dried Flower
Rabbit Resistant Massed
Specimen Wild Flower
Flower Head Size Large
Height 23-29 inches
Spread 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Red Shades’
Blanket Flower
USDA Zone: 3-9
Blanket Flowers are valuable for their very long season of bloom. This selection blooms profusely even in the first year, forming a low, compact mound. large, crimson-red daisies, some with yellow tips, appearing from June into the autumn. Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Not the best choice for heavy clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming. Sister color to G. ‘Arizona Sun’, the All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner.
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Red Yellow
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid-Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Border
Containers Cut Flower
Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant
Edging Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size Large
Height 10-12 inches
Spread 10-12 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Echinacea × hybrida Sombrero® Hot Coral
Hybrid Coneflower
USDA Zone: 5-9
A new series of Coneflower bred to produce well-branched, sturdy and compact plants featuring a high bud count. This selection produces very large, single flowers with hot, orange-red overlapping petals surrounding a large brown cone. Ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent for cutting. Coneflowers begin blooming midsummer and continue for months if faded flowers are regularly removed. However, keeping some dried flower heads on the plants in fall will provide food for wintering song birds. Dried seed heads also add interest to the winter garden. USPP#23097: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Orange Red
Blooming Time Mid-Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Border
Containers Cut Flower
Deer Resistant Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size Large
Height 21-23 inches
Spread 16-21 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Astilbe japonica ‘Montgomery’
Japanese Astilbe
USDA Zone: 3-9
Astilbe are a popular choice for shady gardens, where they perform well if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering. This midsized selection has full plumes of deep cherry red, over a bushy mound of elegant, lacy green leaves. Also thrives in tubs or mixed containers. Fertilize in April and June. Excellent for cutting. Seed heads may be removed or left on the plant for winter interest. Plants should be divided every 2 to 3 years, in early spring. May tolerate full sun in cool summer regions.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Red
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid-Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Border
Containers Cut Flower
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Massed Specimen
Waterside Woodland
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 21-23 inches
Spread 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.