A variegated form of the old-fashioned style Coral Bells, this is attractive both for its flowers and foliage. It forms a mound of rounded green leaves that are heavily splashed in creamy white, with taller stems holding showy sprays of bright-red flowers appear in early summer. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Remove spent bloom stems once the flowers fade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Bred by Herbert Oudshoorn of the Netherlands. CPBR#3200: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
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Heuchera ‘Hercules’
Variegated Coral Bells
USDA Zone: 4-9
A variegated form of the old-fashioned style Coral Bells, this is attractive both for its flowers and foliage. It forms a mound of rounded green leaves that are heavily splashed in creamy white, with taller stems holding showy sprays of bright-red flowers appear in early summer. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Remove spent bloom stems once the flowers fade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Bred by Herbert Oudshoorn of the Netherlands. CPBR#3200: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Moderate
Flower Color Red
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Border Containers
Cut Flower Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Edging
Rabbit Resistant Massed
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 12-18 inches
Spread 12-16 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
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
Echinacea × hybrida Sombrero® Adobe Orange
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 overlapping orange petals surrounding a large, rust-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. USPPP: 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
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 23-25 inches
Spread 16-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
USDA Zone: 4-9
A native North American wildflower, this is the primary source of food for the both the adult and juvenile Monarch Butterfly and is often included in butterfly gardens. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves, bearing showy clusters of orange or gold flowers in mid to late summer. The seed pods that follow are used in dried arrangements and should be picked and dried while still green. Very late to come up in the spring, so mark the spot by planting daffodils or other companion bulbs. Needs well-drained sandy soil.
CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Gold Mixed Orange
Blooming Time Mid-Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies
Border Cut Flower
Deer Resistant Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant Massed
Poisonous/Toxic Wild Flower
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 23-35 inches
Spread 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Color. FULL.
Vivid royal purple flower wands are borne prolifically atop the compact, full mound of bright green foliage. Often reblooms in late summer. Plant near the front of the border.
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Salt Tolerant
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Resists: Deer
Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
Maintenance Category: Moderate
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Hardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Water Category: Average
Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil
Soil Fertility Requirement: Fertile Soil
Soil PH Category: Acidic Soil
Soil PH Category: Alkaline Soil
Soil PH Category: Neutral Soil
Uses: Border Plant
Uses: Container
Uses: Cut Flower
Uses: Landscape
Uses: Mass Planting
Maintenance Notes:
Grows best in average to moist, enriched, well-drained soil and full sun. Also grows in part shade but blooms better in sun. Shear back after flowering.
Magic Show® 'Enchanted Indigo' Veronicahybrid USPP 26,603, Can 5,336
Ligularia ‘The Rocket’
Ligularia
USDA Zone: 4-9
Sometimes called Elephant Ears, this is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. Plants form a clump of large, jagged-edged green leaves. Purplish black stems rise above in summer, bearing long spikes of bright-yellow daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting. Slugs can be troublesome. Clumps may be divided in the spring, every 3 to 4 years.
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist or Wet
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Yellow
Blooming Time Mid-Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies
Border Containers
Cut Flower Deer Resistant
Massed Specimen
Waterside Woodland
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 47-70 inches
Spread 31-35 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
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