Description
Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’
Creeping Lamium
USDA Zone: 2-9
This outstanding selection forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a wide green edge. Clusters of deep magenta-purple flowers are larger than all other varieties, appearing in spring then continuing off and on until fall. Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen. USPP#15890: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Color Purple
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid-Summer Late Summer Mid Spring Late Spring Early Fall
Foliage Color Grey Green Silver Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Border
Containers Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Edging
Rabbit Resistant Evergreen
Ground Cover Massed
Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 6-8 inches
Spread 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Fast
Pulmonaria 'Pretty in Pink' PP31284
Pretty in Pink Lungwort
Large, bright rose-pink flowers stay consistently pink and are produced in large flower clusters over a low and wide habit. Dark green leaves are lightly to moderately speckled with silver, so you can enjoy the interesting foliage after it has finished blooming. This plant will thrive in part shade to full shade as long as you provide moisture.
Height: 14.0-16.0 Inches
Spread: 24.0-28.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades Silver/grey shades
Sunlight: Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality: Average Soil
Bloom time: Late Spring
Attracts Wings: Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Garden Style: Woodland Shade
Other Features: Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Edging, Mass Planting
Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’
CONE-FECTIONS Coneflower
USDA Zone: 4-9
A double-flowered Coneflower, this selection features drooping ray petals of spicy orange, surrounding a pompom center of red-orange that develops papaya tones as the flowers age. Plant habit is well-branched, strong and bushy. Ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent for cutting. Coneflowers begin blooming in midsummer and continue for months if faded flowers are regularly removed. Part of the CONE-FECTIONS™ series bred by Arie Blom of the Netherlands and introduced by AB Cultivars/Plants Nouveau. USPP#21022: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.
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 29-35 inches
Spread 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Perennial Sage
USDA Zone: 3-9
The Perennial Sages are invaluable perennials for their rich display of spiky flowers in the early summer border. This selection is medium to tall, with flowers of deep violet-blue held on unusually dark stems. Remove faded blooms to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting. Drought tolerant once established. Also tolerates heat and humidity. Plants may be easily divided in early spring or fall. Can be clipped back hard after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. Winner of the 2000 Outstanding New Perennial Award by the International Hardy Plant Union.
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 Purple
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid-Summer
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies
Containers Cut Flower
Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant
Rabbit Resistant Massed
Flower Head Size Large
Height 20-29 inches
Spread 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Pulmonaria 'Twinkle Toes' PP30258
'Twinkle Toes' Lungwort
This beautiful shade perennial will make you dance with its impressive spring flowers and unique foliage. Starting in mid-spring shortly after Hellebores are finished booming, dainty light periwinkle blue flowers cover a low, mounded habit. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are lightly sprinkled with silver. This plant will thrive in part shade to full shade as long as you provide moisture. Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that grows well in shady gardens. It is especially attractive when planted among hostas, ferns, and brunneras. Its flowers are among the most brilliantly colored blossoms of all perennials.
Height: 12.0-14.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades, Blue shades
Foliage Color: Variegated
Sunlight: Part Shade, Full Shade
Water Requirements Average Water Needs
Quality: Average Soil
Bloom time: Late Spring
Attracts Wings: Attracts Hummingbirds,
Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Garden Style: Woodland Shade
Other Features: Border, Flower Cut, Foliage, Edging, Mass Planting
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