BOTANICAL NAME: Lagerstroemia indica
COMMON NAME: Crape Myrtle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Hedge, Border, Foliage
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A southern favorite for many generations, the crape myrtle is a graceful and colorful addition to your garden. Large and
profuse flower clusters appear in summer and are long-lasting. The crape myrtle will grow to the size of a small tree, with
silvery-brown multiple trunks and tiny, deep green leaves. New leaf growth has a reddish tint to it and this deciduous shrub
is available in a large variety of bloom colors. Most commonly seen are pink, lilac, white and a crimson red. These
attractive plants can be used to line a long drive or as a hedge, though they make a very impressive display if planted alone
in a sunny spot. In some areas of the south, Spanish moss collects on their lower branches, giving them a bearded look.
Prune back hard if you desire to keep the shrub-like form.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased and planted.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
Notes and images for Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride'
COMMON NAME: yellow dead nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yellow Archangel
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5.6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, well drained, Rich,
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion- Useful for covering spent bulbs, similar to lamium. GC: A vigorous, spreading perennial which is grown
for its yellow flowers and good-looking foliage. A perfect choice for the woodland garden or shady nook. Cutting back after
flowering will maintain a neat appearance and promote further flowering. One recommended cultivar is 'Herman's Pride' and
another is 'Variegatum' (pictured), which is also known as 'Florentinum'.
Lawrence- recommends 'Herman's Pride' for RG!
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegatum': LAMIACEAE, (Variegated Yellow Archangel). Groundcover for
dense, dry shade. Silver variegated, rounded leaves on trailing plants, rooting at the nodes. Yellow mint flowers in late
spring. Western Europe to Iran. Zones 5-9.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
11/7/98 - good condition
3/18/99 - thriving here
9/24/99 - died back suddenly in late summer but there is still some alive
3/25/00 - Some of it came back in the spring. Transplanted to area 10 along driveway.
2000 summary - declined this year, not sure if it survived.
Notes and images for Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegatum'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegatum'
COMMON NAME: yellow dead nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yellow Archangel
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Wildflower/Meadow, Foliage
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5.6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, well drained, Rich,
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion- Useful for covering spent bulbs, similar to lamium. GC: A vigorous, spreading perennial which is grown
for its yellow flowers and good-looking foliage. A perfect choice for the woodland garden or shady nook. Cutting back after
flowering will maintain a neat appearance and promote further flowering. One recommended cultivar is 'Herman's Pride' and
another is 'Variegatum' (pictured), which is also known as 'Florentinum'.
Lawrence- recommends 'Herman's Pride' for RG!
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegatum': LAMIACEAE, (Variegated Yellow Archangel). Groundcover for
dense, dry shade. Silver variegated, rounded leaves on trailing plants, rooting at the nodes. Yellow mint flowers in late
spring. Western Europe to Iran. Zones 5-9.
From: Roberta Diehl - Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegatum' has had a name change to Lamium
galeobdolon. And formerly it was named Galeobdolon luteum. (It may well have another name by this time, if the taxonomists
keep this up.) You might find it under one of these other two names. Apparently it is native to Europe, so it should be
available there. The leaves are dark green with beautiful silver markings. The flowers are a beautiful pale yellow.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
10/19/96 - one of three died, other two look healthy.
2/10/97 - I'll never miss the one that died. This is spreading and looking very healthy.
5/31/97 - took lots of cuttings and divisions
8/28/97 - remained healthy through the summer
10/30/97 - spreading slowed down a bit but still healthy
2/14/98 - healthy and not too invasive here. Looks good
1998 summary - this was a rough summer, and even this plant just about died out. There may be a few small ones remaining.
3/25/00 - some of it was moved to area 10 along driveway and is growing there well.
2000 summary - declined this year, not sure if it survived
Notes and images for Lamium maculatum 'Beedham White'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'Beedham White'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
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, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Lamium maculatum 'Beedham White' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/8/98 - this was disturbed by raccoons digging up the soil for grubs.
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: ORDERED On order from mail order
3/17/99 - planted in area 25
4/16/99 - this is the only one that has not bloomed yet
7/23/99 - this is the one with the gold foliage. It did not spread well like the others and eventutually died. I think it
would have a chance if ever well established, so I need to try it again.
9/29/99 - BLUESTONE REPLACEMENT ON BACKORDER SRING 2000
3/23/00 - planted in area 2
9/29/00 - all died, replacements on back order from Bluestone for spring delivery
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
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, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
COX- Silver leaves glow in shade, good ground cover.
GC: Also called Spotted Nettle, this low-growing perennial performs best in regions where nights are cool and is good for
dry, shady spots. Leaves are mostly evergreen with white stripes along the midrib. Pink, white or lavender flowers bloom
throughout the summer. Cut after first blooming season to promote compact growth. Slugs may be a problem. 'Beacon Silver' is
a popular cultivar, with silver leaves edged in green and rosy pink flowers; it is good for hanging baskets. 'Pink Pewter' is
another favorite along with 'White Nancy', the white-flowered form. 'Album' is pictured.
Niche Gardens offers 'Beacon Silver' or 'shell pink' at $5.00 quart. Both are listed there for zones 3 to 10 and partial
to full shade.
Lawrence- has had better luck with Lamium in sun than shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Plant started blooming not long after planting (in early May).
*9/95 - This plant was doing very well until the heat in August. Now deteriorating and barely alive. Bluestone will
replace. Tried to take some cuttings but they all failed.
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials free replacements
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
3/22/96 - in area 24
5/9/96 - vigorous growth and starting to bloom a little. Bloom continued thru 7/8/96, spreading rapidly
9/22/96 - started blooming again
10/31/96 - sporatic blooms, and fairly healthy.
3/13/97 - healthy and vigorous growth throughout the winter. Has been blooming steadilly and looks very good. Cuttings
taken and planted directly in the ground in area 24
5/18/97 - continuing to bloom thru 7/17/97
8/22/97 - declined dramatically in the heat and moisture, but is still alive. Should come back strong in the fall
9/14/97 - starting to come back and blooming again now
10/21/97 - slowly coming back
2/8/98 - this is looking better now, but not like last year.
3/31/98 - very attractive now
4/29/98 - after all this time I now realize the cultivar is not 'Beacon Silver' -- it is 'Chequers'
7/27/98 - set back by hot dry weather but still alive
1998 summary - Plant declined severely during the summer, but is coming back now in cooler but mild winter we are having
this year.
3/10/99 - blooming and looking healthy again
7/19/99 - has continued to thrive here, declining some with summer weather, but still a few blooms.
9/24/99 - this is nearly gone now, it really was set back this summer, worse than ever before.
9/29/99 - BLUESTONE REPLACEMENT ON BACK ORDER - SPRING 2000
3/23/00 - pieces recovered and I was able to revive. By spring I had a nice thick patch again. Received Bluestone order
and planted them next to existing plants.
9/29/00 - Died over summer, 6 replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted them in Area 18
Notes and images for Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
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, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - foliage like 'White Nancy' but with flowers of the clearest pink. An excellent ground cover for light to full
shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted two in T60
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - this apparently is gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Received small start from Nancy.
3/27/97 - area 21
8/28/97 - these apparently died due to summer heat or during tree removal
Notes and images for Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
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, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
3/17/99 - planted in area 25, blooming when planted.
7/23/99 - this cultivar spread rapidly and I took some cuttings, then in early July when daily rains started, it declined
and died. Need replacement.
9/29/99 - BLUESTONE REPLACEMENT ON BACK ORDER - SPRING 2000
3/23/00 - planted in area 2
9/29/00 - died over summer, 6 replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
Notes and images for Lamium maculatum 'Silver Beacon'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'Silver Beacon'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
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, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - radiant silver leaves with green margins.
COX- Silver leaves glow in shade, good ground cover.
GC: Also called Spotted Nettle, this low-growing perennial performs best in regions where nights are cool and is good for
dry, shady spots. Leaves are mostly evergreen with white stripes along the midrib. Pink, white or lavender flowers bloom
throughout the summer. Cut after first blooming season to promote compact growth. Slugs may be a problem. 'Beacon Silver' is
a popular cultivar, with silver leaves edged in green and rosy pink flowers; it is good for hanging baskets. 'Pink Pewter' is
another favorite along with 'White Nancy', the white-flowered form. 'Album' is pictured.
Niche Gardens offers 'Beacon Silver' or 'shell pink' at $5.00 quart. Both are listed there for zones 3 to 10 and partial
to full shade.
Lawrence- has had better luck with Lamium in sun than shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
3/17/99 - planted in area 25
4/16/99 - blooming
7/23/99 - this one also spread very well and is still alive although set back by daily rains
9/24/99 - died completely
10/7/99 - Bluestone replacements planted in patio garden area 27
3/23/00 - did not survive, second replacement received and planted in area 2
9/29/00 - All 3 died, replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
Notes and images for Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
COMMON NAME: Dead Nettle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spotted Deadnettle
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, lavender, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8
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, avg, avg
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/27/97 - area 21
8/28/97 - these apparently died due to summer heat or during tree removal
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
3/17/99 - planted in area 25
4/16/99 - blooming
7/23/99 - this cultivar spread very well and is still alive although set back by daily rains
9/24/99 - died completely
9/29/99 - BLUESTONE REPLACEMENT ON BACK ORDER - SPRING 2000
3/23/00 - planted in area 2
9/29/00 - Died over summer, 6 replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in Area 18
BOTANICAL NAME: Lantana hybrids 'Samantha'
COMMON NAME: Lantana
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ls,cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Lantana hybrids 'Samantha' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen gave me for Anniversary
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
9/95 - cut it back twice already. I really need to find another place for this.
12/7/95 - I may not have to. It suddenly started dying back and now is barely alive.
3/5/96 - removed plant. Looked completely dead
BOTANICAL NAME: Lantana spp. 'New Gold'
COMMON NAME: lantana
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, pink, white etc,
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: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Lantana spp. 'New Gold' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/14/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Karen planted in pot on fence, blooming when planted and continued thru 5/28/96
7/8/96 - looks like it is almost dead
I think this is long gone.
BOTANICAL NAME: Laurentia axillaris
COMMON NAME: Laurentia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Isotoma axillaris
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 9-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - Fragrant blooms, can be overwintered in greenhouse.
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Results for Laurentia axillaris at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/31/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - seed $2.75 'Shooting Star'
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - seed sown.
1/29/96 - still no germination
2/12/96 - no germination
DATE PLANTED: 1/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - seed $2.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
1/25/96 - used balance of seed
2/12/96 - no germination
BOTANICAL NAME: Laurentia fluviatilis
COMMON NAME: Blue Stars
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Isotoma axilaris
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 1
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: powder blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Niche Gardens - shade tolerant ground cover
Plant Delights - from Australia, tiny round green leaves light blue flowers great groundcover in woodland garden or filler
between stepping stones. prefers slightly moist site.
T & M - Common name Blue Stars. Will bloom first year from early sowing. During early evening or after summer shower they
will emit a soft gently perfume.
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Results for Laurentia fluviatilis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights 5.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
short groundcover, moist edging. plant in area 2
5/18/97 - there was one small flower briefly a week ago
6/23/97 - some browning of leaves after daily thundershowers.
8/22/97 - barely surviving the summer heat and rain
10/21/97 - this was nearly gone, so I have tried reviving in a large pot in the greenhouse.
3/19/98 - Planted in T08
8/23/98 - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Lavatera olbia 'Rosea'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bushy, Privacy, Hedge, Cutting Bed, Border, Greenhouse
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rosy-pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - recommends a late spring - early summer seed sowing and planting in bed in fall. Germination temp is 65-70 F.
DICTIONARY - "Reddish-purple,('Rosea' is a more pleasing rosy-pink color) hollyhock like flowers, leaves woolly,
three-lobed, vine-like, 5-6 ft. Ordinary garden soil and in full sun. Not long lived,
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DATE PLANTED: 12/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*12/15/95 - seed sown
*12/31/95 - three seeds germinated, separated into pots.
*2/18/96 - four in 4in pots, doing very well, in cold frame
*2/26/96 - planted in 16
*5/18/96 - looked very healthy, but one plant wilted and died suddenly.
*5/21/96 - 2nd plant doing the same thing.
*7/8/96 - third plant is nearly dead
*8/10/96 - gone
*What an utter disappointment. These were looking so good in spring, but one by one they melted away, and never did bloom.
DATE PLANTED: 2/17/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
11/8/96 - seed sown, germinated well
2/17/97 - planted 7 plants (probably too tall for location)
2/23/97 - moved 6 plants to area 6, kept one here for trial.
8/22/97 - apparently did not survive
DATE PLANTED: 2/23/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/23/97 - moved 6 plants here
7/17/97 - only three are doing well
9/14/97 - two plants are still alive
3/7/98 - only one plant left
7/27/98 - blooming for the first time
1998 summary - died during the summer after brief bloom
BOTANICAL NAME: Ledebouria socialis
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: 9 to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Glasshouse Works - Formerly Scilla violacea. "Silver Squill" Rich purple swollen bulblets in thick clusters support small
violet- backed lvs whose surfaces are dotted silver. Easy houseplant
Horiticopita - full sun, wet soil, zone 9b
Botanica - zone 9, well drained soil, full sun, will withstand light frost if soil is dry, from arid regions.
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Results for Ledebouria socialis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McClain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
5/27/00 - planted out in garden area 15
2000 summary - remained small, protected in greenhouse over winter
BOTANICAL NAME: Leonotis leonurus
COMMON NAME: Lion's Beard
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Lion's Ear
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Hedge, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Orange, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn, Winter,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
This is an upright, semi-evergreen shrub which bears interesting orange flowers that appear in whorled profusion along
squared stems in the summer, autumn and early winter. May be grown in a protected site with southern exposure as far north as
Zone 8. Cut back hard in late winter or very early spring and water regularly in the growing season.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Steve Christman
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/13/96 - Steve gave me a seedling.
Could plant this out in cutting garden.
gone
DATE PLANTED: 4/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
5/18/98 - starting to form blooms
6/27/98 - blooms lasted a short time but very nice
1998 summary - has been absolutely spectacular this year, with much more blooming in late fall and into December.
9/27/99 - Did not come back this year.
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Merilyn - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
cutting in greenhouse, cultiver is Leonitus?
BOTANICAL NAME: Leontopodium alpinum
COMMON NAME: Edelweiss
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Border, Rock Garden, Container,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Well-drained, Dry, Average, Poor
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
This is a short-lived perennial that has lance-shaped downy leaves and silvery white flowers which appear in the spring. The
flowers are surrounded by thick, woolly bracts which form a star shape around the flower. These plants do not like to have
wet feet, so make sure their soil is very well-drained. Perfect choice for the alpine garden. The seeds of Edelweiss are
very fine and should be mixed with sand for easier sowing. Sow indoors at a temperature of 55 degrees and keep your medium
moist. These seeds need light for germination.
MOODY - One of the most popular alpine plants, edelweiss forms a tuft of grey-green hairy leaves with willowy flower stems.
Yellow-white flowers bloom in spring and summer. Easy to cultivate, often planted in scree beds or between paving stones.
Prefers full sun.
DICT - #98, not difficult in sunny well drained position in RG.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*Planted it in the most well-drained area of the RG, so we'll see hot this real alpine plant makes it through next summer.
It should at least have a good chance to get established this fall and winter and (hopefully) will bloom in the spring.
*12/31/95 - actually looks like a flower bud forming in the center of one plant.
*3/5/96 - second plant (with flower buds) is nearly gone now. One healthy plant remains.
*3/22/96 - received 3 free replacement plants from Bluestone.
*4/1/96 - all four survivers are healthy looking
*4/18/96 - looks like two of the originals are starting to bloom, bloom contiuned on others, long lasting, thru 5/28/96
*7/8/96 - hard to tell just when the blooms ended and it started going to seed, but this has been surprisingly long-lasting
*8/10/96 - this has remained healthy while others have melted with the heat and heavy rains
*10/29/96 - 2x12, healthy
2/10/97 - looks like only two of these have survived so far.
4/26/97 - blooming thru 5/31/97
8/23/97 - seem to have survived another summer
10/26/97 - declined in dry weather, but appears to still be alive
2/6/98 - no longer alive, Bluestone will replace
3/19/98 - Planted two in T09
4/19/98 - starting to bloom
8/23/98 - one plant is dead and the other nearly dead. This may need more shade in this climate.
11/7/98 - one plant still alive, in fair condition
3/10/99 - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Lespedeza thunbergii
COMMON NAME: Bush Lespedeza
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple-pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lespedeza Thunbergii: FABACEAE, (Bush Lespedeza). Purple-pink pea flowers in axillary racemes
along arching stems, one flush in early summer, and another as fall approaches. Grows ultimately to 5' tall and at least as
wide. Most who see it in full bloom are immensely impressed. Hardy here; dieback shrub treated as a herbaceous perennial.
Japan and China. Zones 5-9. (Image / JPEG / 705x472 pixels / 57.4KB) "I saw a beautiful plant [of Lespedeza thunbergii] at
the Parc Floral, Orleans, France sited by water that provided a reflective surface and acted to enhance the floral beauty.
This same body of water was traversed by a small arching bridge which from the opposite side provided the perfect frame for
photographing the plant. This plant will stick in my mind forever. After my initial introduction, I knew the plant must find
a home in the Dirr garden." -Michael A. Dirr, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/22/97 - seems to have some small pink flowers
10/24/97 - healthy
3/11/99 - moved to Area 12. Lots of healthy new growth.
9/27/99 - moved some to dog pen area and potted up some. Was not doing well at all here.
3/27/00 - hopefully it will thrive in this area.
2000 summary - evidently this did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Lespedeza x 'Avalanche'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS, CS, TS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant tag says 6 ft., full sun, avg to dry soil, bright white pea shaped flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/28/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
1999 summary - tall lanky growth and very attractive tiny white flowers in September.
3/27/00 - I had pruned back in winter. Lots of new fresh growth branching much better after pruning. Moved plant to area 6
where it would have more room.
2000 summary - grew and bloomed okay, but this is better for a wild native type garden.
BOTANICAL NAME: Liatris elegans
COMMON NAME: Blazing Star
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: gay feather
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , dry,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Tuberous underground base, found in dry places, thin woods, among pines. Cox says it likes rich, moist, well drained soil
and full sun. Expert and others recommend a "light" soil. Apparently is does better with poor, sandy soil. Foliage is
grasslike, blossoms open from top down the long spikes. Expert says sun or light shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 8/27/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Planted first below retaining wall. Plant died back in a short time (probably due to excess moisture). Transplanted to
area above retaining wall, between daylillies. We'll see if it comes back.
*1995- No sign of life as of 4/95....possibly.. something is appearing between the daylilies.
*Did not come back, it apparently rotted.
*I HAVE HAD NO LUCK AT ALL WITH LIATRIS! EVEN THE ONES THAT ARE NATIVE IN THIS AREA!
BOTANICAL NAME: Liatris microcephala
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Blazing Star
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Pink, White, 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, Well-drained, moist, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - SE native Liatris.
Vascular Flora of Carolinas - lists L. microcephala, to 1 meter tall. Lavender lobes, rare in Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama
Tenn and Ky. Old fields, meadows, and clearings. Blooms late July to Sept.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Liatris microcephala (Littlehead Liatris) Small growing Liatris to about 2 ft tall, Very
cute. Purple flowers in spikes and grasslike foliage. Provide good drainage. Southern Appalachians. Zones 5-8
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DATE PLANTED: 3/20/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
18-36 inches? planted in area 7
6/23/97 - just starting to bloom
7/18/97 - still some color but not showy
8/22/97 - they bloomed a little but not looking very good now
9/14/97 - looks like two of them are still alive
10/24/97 - two are alive and seem to be well established
2/14/98 - I think they are still alive
3/31/98 - moved to area above trough garden
8/23/98 - not showy at all but growing well. Bloomed for a short time earlier in the summer.
11/7/98 - was moved to trough garden upper part, dormant now
Did not come back in 1999
9/29/99 - CREDIT FROM BLUESTONE
BOTANICAL NAME: Liatris pycnostachys
COMMON NAME: Kansas Gayfeather
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Cattail Gayfeather
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed, Dried Arrangements, Ornamental
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48-72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Pink, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, moist, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - A native American species that is often overlooked in the perennial border, Kansas Gayfeather is not only great for
dried arrangements but makes an excellent cut flower as well with its vivid and appealing color. Blooms appear in summer and
continue into the autumn, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. The upright flower spikes are tall and bloom from
the top of the spike downwards. Will benefit from a winter mulch. 'Alba' is the cultivar pictured, with snowy white blooms.
BLUESTONE - coded for full sun to part shade, rose lavendern needs good winter drainage
CR - says this is good for moister soil than L. spicata
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Liatris pycnostachya, (Kansas Gay-Feather). Similar to L. spicata, but is taller (to 5'), with
a longer inflorescence, and requires a moister soil. Zones 5-9. (Image / JPEG / 420x372 pixels / 37KB)
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DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/22/96 - planted, two of the three disappeared almost immediately, did not look healthy when planted.
*5/6/96 - third one is also gone, need replacement
*Never give up (when Bluestone is so good about free replacements)
2/5/97 - Bluestone replacement on order
4 to 6 ft spikes! Plant in area 7
2/6/98 - Was not on last year's order, will replace this year
3/19/98 - Planted in Area 7
Did not survive - got credit from Bluestone
BOTANICAL NAME: Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
COMMON NAME: Spike Gayfeather
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Dense Blazing Star
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 5.0-6.0, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Tag indicates this is a "Dwarf Liatris" and gives the height at only 10-12 inches.
MSU Website says 'Kobold' is a compact plant, 24 inches high.
TIME-Life says it is 18 inches tall.
GC - A hardy perennial which attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is an excellent cut flower. Tall stems rise up
from lance-like, grassy leaves and form spikes of tiny purple-mauve flowers. These blooms generally open from the top down.
Liatris prefer full sun or light shade and moderately fertile, well-drained soil. The corm-like rootstocks will spread and
they do not like to be wet in winter so good drainage is essential. You may divide these roots in early spring. L. spicata
will naturalize near water. 'Kobold' is pictured. Niche Gardens recommends full sun and sells this for $5.50.
CR - says it is easy to grow, drought resistant
NATIVE - needs full sun for best effect,
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Liatris spicata, (Blazing Star). Most common Liatris in cultivation. Grows 4' or so, with
purple flowers on a long spike on an unbranched leafy plant. Interesting in that the flowers open from the top down. Takes
average soil, and can stand some drought. Hardy and trouble-free. Zones 5-9. .
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DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted in bed above troughs.
4/19/98 - lush growth
5/20/98 - just starting to bloom
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - dormant now (I hope)
4/16/99 - new growth
1999 summary - did not bloom or survive the summer
Notes and images for Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'
COMMON NAME: Ragwort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Golden Groundsel
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Ornamental, Bog, Aquatic, Fragrance, Cutti
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - Handsome, triangular and toothed leaves decorate dark, erect stems which bear long, cylindrical spikes of deep yellow
flowers. Golden Groundsel grows from 5 to 6 feet high and is a striking ornamental addition for the back of the perennial
border or planted along a stream bank. Likes a moist environment with full sun or part shade, as do its recommended
companions, Iris and Hostas. 'The Rocket' is the most popular cultivar of this species and was developed by Alan Bloom.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/9/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted in new area above waterfall.
1998 summary - this plant did not make it through the summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ligularia tussilaginea
COMMON NAME: Green Leopard Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - moist conditions, 10 in rounded glossy leaves make a truly spectacular bold foliaged clump. October and
November 30 in tall very showy stalks of chrysanthemum like yellow daisies.
SCHENK - mentions L. tussilaginea 'Aureo-maculata' and says "can be taken out of the house and planted in a rich north wall
bed. Apparently this is a common house plant?
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DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights 8.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
Must have constant moisture and afternoon shade. 30 inches.
Planted in area 21
8/28/97 - this has remained healthy looking through the summer
10/30/97 - the flower buds have been forming for several weeks and the stalk is getting taller and taller. About ready to
burst into bloom, should be very nice.
2/14/98 - It had a very nice bloom for a couple of weeks. Foliage is great, very nice plant.
1998 summary - plant looks great thoughout most of the year. Pretty yellow blooms again in fall.
1999 summary - plant was heavilly damaged by hail and declined through the year. Moved to area 22 where it seems to be
recovering well.
2000 summary - did not look nearly as good this year as in the past, foliage died back in dry weather and never bloomed this
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/26/00 - planted division in T73
2000 summary - slow to establish, but I think this will survive.
Notes and images for Lilium formosanum philippensis
BOTANICAL NAME: Lilium formosanum philippensis
COMMON NAME: Philippine Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lilium formosanum phillipinense, (Philippine Lily). Majestic, hardy plants with many large,
fragrant, white trumpets on 6-7' plants. Blooms in early August (!). Great foliage like Liriope in milder winters. Will
self-seed if not deadheaded. Zones 7-9. (Image / JPEG / 468x413 pixels/ 37KB)
Doug Palin - dpalin@m5.sprynet.com - also in Tallahassee reports this is 8-9 ft tall and 9 blooms per stem.
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DATE PLANTED: 1/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: mystery - Jack Walker
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
This mystery plant bloomed in August 1997, beautiful white blooms. Tentatively identified as a Phillipine Lily.
4/12/98 - They are looking very healthy
Not certain about species, Jack said he was told they are "Phillipine Lilies".
10/24/97 - no sign
4/19/98 - obviously I planted this in Area 13 instead of area 9, and that is the answer to the "mystery".
5/18/98 - growing very well - deleting duplicate record
8/4/98 - Bloomed last month, very nice but short bloom period
1998 summary - bloomed but not nearly as prolific as the prior year.
1999 summary - bloomed twice this year, spring and fall.
2000 summary - bloomed in July this year
DATE PLANTED: 4/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jack Walker
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not certain about species, Jack said he was told they are "Phillipine Lilies".
10/24/97 - no sign
4/19/98 - obviously I planted this in Area 13 instead of area 9, and that is the answer to the "mystery".
5/18/98 - growing very well - deleting duplicate record
BOTANICAL NAME: Lilium lancifolium
COMMON NAME: Tiger Lilly
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: L. tigrinum
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: bulbs, splitting
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - lists this as an heirloom plant of the South. to 4 ft tall, with pendulous orange flowers with black
spots, summer bloom, very easy to grow, newer tiger lilies available in white, cream, yellow, pink and red, all with black
spots.
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DATE PLANTED: 7/1/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Salesman at Espositos told me they were Tiger Lilies, but these are some other species. They are pale yellow in color and
no spots of other markings.
1995 - Showing good signs of life, at least 3 of the 4.
9/95 - There were some blooms in late spring, but plants disappeared shortly thereafter.
4/14/96 - about five plants have emerged again this year - did not bloom
5/31/97 - no sign of them this year, apparently gone
DATE PLANTED: 4/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jean Ellinor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Jean gave me 3 seedlings
10/1/95 - I thought it died but now I think I still have two alive but small.
3/17/96 - clearly there are 3 plants here, looking pretty good with new growth.
8/25/96 - not sure if they survived
Give up on these.
DATE PLANTED: 5/23/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen bought $4.95 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/10/99 - I don't believe they survived.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lilium superbum
COMMON NAME: Turk's Cap Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3-9 ft
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 5.0-6.5, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
NATIVE - reaches 3 to 9 FEET! scaly bulb, leaves in whorls, red to orange showy flowers spotted with purple, requires
uniformly moist soil, well laced with organic matter, light to partial shade, optimum 2 hrs full sun daily
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DATE PLANTED: 5/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Appears to be dying (5/20/95). Could be too much moisture or not enough sun here.
*10/1/95 - No sign of life but have not dug it up yet.
Should be ideal location based on reference.
*3/5/96 - finally gave up on this. Dug in area and found nothing.
BOTANICAL NAME: Limnobium spp.
COMMON NAME: Frogbit
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 , Aquatic,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Floating plant for pond
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DATE PLANTED: 6/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 14 Pond
6/9/97 - this spreads quickly.
1999 summary - still had some alive and well
2000 summary - not sure if this is still alive
BOTANICAL NAME: Limonium bellidifolium
COMMON NAME: Statice
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Sea Lavender
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lilac, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Well-Drained, Dry, light sandy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Rounded foliage makes a neat dome from which sprays of smokey lilac flowers rise. Reseeds well in hot location.
MOODY - A compact clump of mid green foliage, and tiny lilac-pink papery flowers. Plant in a sunny corner.
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Results for Limonium bellidifolium at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou (free bonus plant)
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - This little plant just seems to sit here healthy as can be, no spreading or blooming, but growing well.
*12/7/95 - no change - looks healthy but not any bigger.
*3/5/96 - If I didn't know better, I would think this was an artificial. still practically the same as it was the day I
planted it.
*4/1/96 - still no change, some decline in appearance.
The picture isn't great, but there is not really much to see anyway. I keep thinking this one will do something. (Did
Siskiyou slip me a wax plant?????)
*10/29/96 - 1.5x2, very small now, declined over summer, never has had any blooms
2/10/97 - it may be gone
Notes and images for Limonium sinuata 'Excellent Mixture'
BOTANICAL NAME: Limonium sinuata 'Excellent Mixture'
COMMON NAME: Annual Statice
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Sea-Pink, Sea-Lavender
TYPE PLANT: biennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed, Dried Arrangements, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Biennial. These hardy plants are grown for their extremely long-lasting flowers which are perfect for
an airy effect in a dried arrangement or as an addition to a fresh floral arrangement. Flowers are small and clustered on a
many-branched stem. To dry the flowers, cut just before the flowers open and tie the stems together in bunches. Hang them
upside down in a cool, dry place that is not exposed to sunlight.
Southern Living - says they tolerate heat but need good drainage, good for coastal south.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/23/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pack
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/14/98 - established itself well.
5/2/98 - not blooming yet but looks like it is about to start. It is healthy, but looks weedy to me.
5/24/98 - just starting to bloom
BOTANICAL NAME: Limonium spp. 'Blue Diamond'
COMMON NAME: Statice
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Dried Arrangements
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Blue, White, Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-Drained, Dry, light sandy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - Germination temp 70-75 F.
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Results for Limonium spp. 'Blue Diamond' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*12/15/95 - seed sown
*2/18/96 these did not germinate (or I could have mixed times.)
DATE PLANTED: 12/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*12/20/95 - second sowing 8 pack, used balance of seeds
*2/12/96 - six seedlings transplanted
This requires light sandy soil, well drained, so it should be planted in a drier area.
*3/13/96 - planted in 16
*I'll probably try these again.
BOTANICAL NAME: Linaria purpurea
COMMON NAME: Purple Toadflax
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple/violet, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - many vertical stems with lilac, snapdragon shaped flowers all summer. Narrow gray-green leaves.
Botanica - This perennial from Europe is naturalized in some areas and grows to 3 ft (1 m). It bears violet-tinged purple
flowers in summer. `Canon J. Went' is a tall example of the species with tiny pale pink flowers. Cultivation: They require
rich, well-drained, preferably sandy soil, moderate water and full sun. Seed sown directly in fall (autumn) or very early
spring will germinate in 2 weeks. Seedlings need to be thinned to a 6 in (15 cm) spacing and weeded to ensure no
over-shadowing of these fine plants. Cutting back after the first flush will produce more flowers. Image from Botanica saved
at c:\gardens\Linariapurpurea.jpg
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
9/29/99 - Bluestone to replace two plants
10/7/99 - other plant died in area 27 also. Planted 2 replacement plants in area 7
9/29/00 - all three died, replacement plants received from Bluestone, replanted Area 7
BOTANICAL NAME: Lindernia floribunda
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Ilysanthes floribunda
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bluish purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lindernia floribunda (Ilysanthes floribunda) : SCROPHULARIACEAE. Mat-forming groundcover
covered with small bluish purple flowers late spring to fall. Likes plenty of moisture when grown in full sun; shade
tolerant; height 4 inches max. Excellent foil for larger perennials or shrubs. Texas(?). Zones 7-11. (Image / JPEG /
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DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials 4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2 inch ground cover, moist soil, shade, Planted area 21
6/9/97 - did not record date, but it bloomed briefly in the spring.
8/28/97 - set back some during the summer and damaged some during tree removal, but it is still alive and even has an
occasional flower.
10/30/97 - I keep babying it along and getting a few tiny flowers, very pretty if I could get it to spread better
2/14/98 - caged it to keep it from being disturbed.
5/18/98 - healthy and has occasional flowers
1998 summary - did not survive this year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Linum perenne
COMMON NAME: perennial flax
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Blue Flax
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Rock Garden, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5.6.7.8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, avg
Propagation: cuttings, seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - Upright perennial with airy, feathery leaves and upward-facing, 5-petaled clear, luminous blue blossoms,
only open for 1 day. These appealing flowers will appear in succession and deadheading will also encourage continual
blooming. Does best in full sun exposure and humus-rich, well-drained soil. Suitable for rock gardens or borders. Propagate
by seed in spring through autumn or by basal cuttings in the summer. Benefits from winter mulching but does not like wet
roots in winter. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in the growing season.
Bluestone - does not recommend for the South.
Southern Living lists this for US, MS & LS. Most vigorous blue-flowered flax. Stems to 2 ft, usually leafless below.
Profuse bloomer, with branching clusters of light blue flowers that close in shade or late in the day. Self-sows freely.
Botanica - Of wide occurrence in Europe and temperate Asia, this is a vigorous, upright perennial that forms a shapely, bushy
plant 24 in (60 cm) high with a spread of 12 in (30 cm). It has slender stems with grass-like leaves and clusters of open,
funnel-shaped, light blue flowers are borne throughout summer. A pure white cultivar, `Alba', is also available.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
9/29/99 - Bluestone to replace two plants
10/7/99 - last plant also died, planted two replacement plants in area 7
9/29/00 - All three died, replacement plants received from Bluestone, replanted Area 7
BOTANICAL NAME: Liriope muscari 'variegated'
COMMON NAME: Lilyturf
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: border grass, monkey grass
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Will tolerate deep shade to full sun, blooms earlier in Tallahassee (zone 9). GC: Grass-like, shiny dark green foliage is
evergreen in warm climates. It makes an effective edging, groundcover or border selection for a flower bed. Useful as an
accent around a specimen planting. Violet-purple, hyacinth-like flowers are well highlighted by the dark foliage.The blooms
are followed by dark berries which are ornamental. Dividing clumps in the spring is the easiest propagation method. Seeds may
be sown from spring through summer. When dividing, do so carefully. Lifting good-sized clumps, not just small pieces. Watch
for slugs and snails. 'Variegata' has green leaves with thick white margins on outer edges. Mow to the ground in early
spring if your plants look tattered. This plant is named in honor of the Greek woodland nymph, Liriope, the mother of
Narcissus.
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Results for Liriope muscari 'variegated' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: from front island
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
*These were originally planted in the front island when the house was built. Dug and divided.
*12/31/95 - this was one of my better ideas. These have done well here and look pretty good
*3/5/96 - good thru winter, healthy and growing
*8/25/96 - nice blooms this year
8/28/97 - blooming again this year
1998 summary - these have not thrived here as expected.
1999 summary - still growing, but not thriving in this shady root-bound area.
2000 summary - ditto
BOTANICAL NAME: Lithosperma caroliniense
COMMON NAME: Puccoon
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, sandy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
FL WILDFLOWERS - Golden tubular flowers are coiled then elongate. Found infrequently to rare, in dry woodlands, along sandy
roadsides and on the sandhills of northern Florida and much of E. US.
SE WILDFLOWERS - Long taproot, reddish-purplish content once used as a dye for cloth. Occasionally found in dry sandy soils,
thin woods or in open. Sim. L. canescens has softer hairs on leaves
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Results for Lithosperma caroliniense at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: On sandy roadway near St Marks.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
May not have dug deep enough to get roots. This has a deep tap root.
10/1/95 - This has bloomed sporatically through the summer with very pretty pale yellow buttercups. Very nice.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia cardinalis
COMMON NAME: Cardinal Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Border, Container, Naturalizer, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 42
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white (alba), Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 4.0-6.0, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Common in Florida, moist to wet places, Cox shows as growing only as far south as zone 8. GC: Erect spikes of red flowers
glimmer above mounds of foliage when you grow this native of stream and pond banks. Spreading mounds of Lobelia are also good
for container plantings. Does best in full sun or partial shade in a humus-rich, sandy, moist but well-drained soil. Shade
is essential in the South and Midwest. Lightly mulch in the winter. To encourage bushy growth, pinch off tops when seedlings
are 1" high and you also may remove flower spikes after blooming to produce further growth. Divide in spring. Recommended
cultivars are 'Arabella's Vision' which bears brilliant scarlet flowers and 'Twilight Zone' with shell-pink flowers, both
developed by Thurman Maness. Niche Gardens sells this for $4.50 quart. This was the 1982 and 1983 NC wildflower of the
year. They give the range as zones 2 to 8. A variety called 'heather pink' is offered at $8.00 for the quart size
container.
TAYLOR says they are short lived, but will reseed readily in moist conditions. (zone 2-9)
DIGEST mentions the white cardinal flower, L. cardinalis alba and the rose-pink L. c. rosea.
NATIVE - this needs ACID soil. Says to remove leaf litter in the South in winter to prevent rot. Short-lived.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lobelia cardinalis : LOBELIACEAE, (Cardinal Flower). The premier hummingbird plant. Tall (6')
beauty with the brightest red flowers on long spikes from midsummer to frost. Needs moist soil in sun or shade. Usually
hardy, but the best plants are 1-year seedlings. Eastern North America. Zones 3-9. (Image / JPEG / 407x540 pixels / 44KB)
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Results for Lobelia cardinalis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens - $8.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Very small plant to start for $8.00. This is an unusual variety called 'Heather Pink'.
4/15/95 - plant does not seem very healthy. A piece broke off and I'm trying to root it in the greenhouse.
10/1/95 - Bloom was not that profuse.
3/5/96 - the pink one is smaller than the red, but healthy new growth from base of plant. Transplanted next to Monarda.
8/10/96 - no bloom from this one, not sure it is still alive
DATE PLANTED: 3/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
I am guessing at the date planted.
10/1/95 - This turned brown and died shortly after blooming. New plant is growing from base (crown).
3/5/96 - healthy and transplanted next to Monarda
8/10/96 - This one is probably gone
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Seed from North Carolina Botanical Gardens
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*4/2/95 Seed sewn in greenhouse
*10/1/95 - Have a full tray growing and ready to plant when I find a proper place for them.
*2/18/96 - about 30 seedlings still alive. Need to get these planted. Planted all in area 18 and transplanted other
Lobelia next to Monarda.
*8/10/96 - blooming profusely for two weeks, and continuing until late September
2/10/97 - still some healthy plants
8/22/97 - one plant is blooming now
10/21/97 - a few sparse blooms on one plant and two others look healthy
2/14/98 - there are a few new plants basal foliage and looking healthy
5/18/98 - five plants, transplanted and reworked bed
7/27/98 - one plant blooming
1998 summary - removed remaining plants and reworked the bed.
DATE PLANTED: 7/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Seed from North Carolina Botanical Gardens
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Transplanted some plants from front.
6/14/97 - just beginning to bloom.
8/23/97 - they bloomed through July then cut back
2/7/98 - looks like some fresh growth
8/4/98 - gone?
Notes and images for Lobelia erinus 'Riviera Blue Splash'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia erinus 'Riviera Blue Splash'
COMMON NAME: Trailing Lobelia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: edging lobelia, 'sapphire', 'crystal palace', 'cambridge blue'
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Border, Hanging Basket
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, violet,, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 6,7,8,9
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
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. A favorite summer bedding plant, with tiny florets in blue, white, purple or red. Spreading
mounds of Lobelia also good for containers. Does best in full sun or partial shade in a humus-rich, sandy, moist but
well-drained soil. To encourage bushy growth, pinch off tops when seedlings are 1" high. Remove flower spikes after blooming
to produce further growth. 'Rosamund' is the pictured cultivar. Schenk says this is only suitable for shade gardening in hot
sunny climates, but really prefers full sun. S & & says the plants die off about 2 months after flowering. They suggest a
light or slightly shady location. Digest recommends partial shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee Seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - these did not grow, apparently can't take the heat.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*2/18/96 - there appear to be two remaining of the original seedlings.
*3/13/96 - planted in 16
*8/25/96 - one of these is actually starting to bloom. Color is more like pink than blue. Bloom continued thru 9/22/96
Gone
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 1.29
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
7/19/99 - bloomed and looked good for a couple of months, then died out.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia fulgens
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: scarlet,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
This is apparently another annual species of Lobelia, but has the same common name as L. cardinalis.
Lobelia
Univ. of Vermont -(low-beal' ee-ah) Common name: Lobelia Family: Lobeliaceae, Lobelia Height x width:3-4' x 1-2' Growth rate:
moderate Foliage: alternate, oblong lanceolate, short petioles, acute or acuminate tip, serrate margin Flowers: scarlet red
to blue including pink, white; bracted racemes; tubular with corolla tube to 1«", or star shaped with 6 lobes, 3 lower lobes
narrow and reflexed downwards; summer Hardiness: zones 3-9 Soil: moist but well-drained, organic Light: part shade in Midwest
and South, sun in north Pests and problems: leaf spots, rusts, mites Landscape habit, uses: border, natural Shade garden
Other interest: native to eastern U.S. and Canada; named for the 16th century Flemish botanist Mathias de
l'Obel Other culture: self seeds, tends to be short-lived with replacement or division every 3 years or so; heavy mulch
often kills plants Propagation: division of basal rosettes in fall, seed (350,000 seeds per ounce), terminal cuttings of some
species
Species: fulgens (full' gens)--Mexican Lobelia, zones 7-9, native to Texas and Mexico, similar to cardinalis otherwise,
often with bronze to dark red foliage
fulgens deep scarlet bronze foliage
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DATE PLANTED: 3/24/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/4/98 - did not survive through hot dry weather
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia glandulosa
COMMON NAME: Glades Lobelia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Purple Lobelia
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 42
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
SE WILDFLOWERS- L. glandulosa is similar to L. elongatabut with hairy corolla lip. Common in damp pinelands, savannahs,
swamp forests, marshes, Florida into E Tx.
FL WILDFLOWERS- lists common name as Glades Lobelia and pictures on plate #225
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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 - Looks just a bit weedy, but has been the longest blooming of the three Lobelia.
3/5/96 - Healthy new growth at base, transplanted with other Lobelia.
8/10/96 - have not seen it bloom this year
9/22/96 - Just noticed its blue blooms behind the L. cardinalis
8/22/97 - no evidence yet this year
10/21/97 - apparently this is gone
Notes and images for Lobelia x hybrida 'Palace Blue'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia x hybrida 'Palace Blue'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Ruby Slippers
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, blue, red, mixed colors, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to April, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
Taylor- Thurman Maness of Wildwood Flower, Rt 3, Box 165, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - has developed many hybrid Lobelias.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed - 'Riviera Blue Splash'
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*3/18/95 - Seed sown, good germination. A whole tray is growing and looking good
*10/1/95 - all that I tried to set out have died. Maybe one or two left in potting area.
DATE PLANTED: 10/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 1.29 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*'Palace Blue'
*3/5/96 - no sign, killed back by cold
*4/1/96 - this is apparently gone
DATE PLANTED: 10/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - not a profuse bloomer, but looking very healthy.
3/5/96 - killed by cold, and no sign of return yet.
DATE PLANTED: 10/23/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pack
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/8/98 - plants were disturbed by digging animals, but managed to salvage a few and they are well established and growing
now
3/23/98 - lush growth but sparse blooms
5/18/98 - some die out but very intense blue blooms
6/27/98 - gone
DATE PLANTED: 11/7/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 89 cents 4"
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/10/99 - died in freeze early January
Notes and images for Lobelia x hybrida 'Palace White'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia x hybrida 'Palace White'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Ruby Slippers
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, blue, red, mixed colors, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to April, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
Taylor- Thurman Maness of Wildwood Flower, Rt 3, Box 165, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - has developed many hybrid Lobelias.
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Results for Lobelia x hybrida 'Palace White' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/23/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pack
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/8/98 - plants were disturbed by digging animals, but managed to salvage a few and they are well established and growing
now
3/23/98 - lush growth but sparse blooms
4/19/98 - blooming better now
5/18/98 - several plants have died out in heat, but blooms are nice
6/27/98 - gone
DATE PLANTED: 11/7/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 89 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/10/99 - died in freeze early January
Notes and images for Lobelia x hybrida 'Regatta Rose'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia x hybrida 'Regatta Rose'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, blue, red, mixed colors, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to April, remove August
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Taylor- Thurman Maness of Wildwood Flower, Rt 3, Box 165, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - has developed many hybrid Lobelias.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/19/98 - very healthy and blooming well for an edging Lobelia
5/18/98 - absolutely spectacular, pretty blooms and cascading over the retaining wall. A perfect location for this type of
Lobelia.
6/27/98 - finally dying back after a spectacular season, the 100ø heat has take its toll.
Notes and images for Lobelia x speciosa 'Compliment Mix'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia x speciosa 'Compliment Mix'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to April, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Lobelia x speciosa 'Compliment Mix' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/17/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Potted up in quart containers to hold til spring.
2/17/97 - Planted in front of house in new area.
7/19/97 - started blooming a couple of weeks ago. Blue color.
8/22/97 - bloomed for a few weeks but not as profuse as the pink one
9/14/97 - still alive and blooming again now
10/24/97 - blooming still, sparse but pretty
2/14/98 - fresh new growth, forming a new spike
5/18/98 - blooming a little
7/27/98 - blooming very well since wet weather returned
1998 summary - very long blooming this year.
DATE PLANTED: 10/7/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Added 4 new plants to same area
Notes and images for Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchid Rose'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchid Rose'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to April, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Orchid Rose' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/31/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3/$9.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/6/96 - vigorous growth
10/19/96 - did not bloom, and then seemed to die suddenly.
I have 8 more of these in pots. They had better grow and bloom this year!
DATE PLANTED: 2/17/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Not sure what happened last time I bought these. Potted up in quart containers to hold til spring. Will plant in lighter,
well drained location in spring.
2/17/97 - Planted in new area in front of house.
6/23/97 - starting to bloom, and continued thru
very nice soft rose pink color.
8/22/97 - bloomed for several weeks and looked very good. Cut back after blooming ended.
10/24/97 - looks like one plant is alive still
7/27/98 - blooming well since wet weather returned
Notes and images for Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnet'
COMMON NAME: Sweet Alyssum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Border, Edging, Container, Greenhouse, Fragrance
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: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
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HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. Easy, fast-growing annual, perennial in zones 9 and 10. Sweet-smelling white blooms are present
from June until September. Deadhead to promote further flowering. Needs light to germinate; propagate seeds under glass.
Prefers to be kept moist but will tolerate drought and heat. Don't overfeed; more foliage than flowers will result. Pink and
purple-flowering varieties also available. 'Carpet of Snow' is pictured.
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Results for Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnet' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahasssee Nurseries 2/99cents
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
This did not do particularly well even in cool weather.
Notes and images for Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals'
COMMON NAME: Sweet Alyssum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. Easy, fast-growing annual, perennial in zones 9 and 10. Sweet-smelling white blooms are present
from June until September. Deadhead to promote further flowering. Needs light to germinate; propagate seeds under glass.
Prefers to be kept moist but will tolerate drought and heat. Don't overfeed; more foliage than flowers will result. Pink and
purple-flowering varieties also available. 'Carpet of Snow' is pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/2/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/10/99 - this was set back severely by the January freze, only one or two plants survived.
Notes and images for Lobularia maritima 'Wonderland Purple'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lobularia maritima 'Wonderland Purple'
COMMON NAME: Sweet Alyssum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. Easy, fast-growing annual, perennial in zones 9 and 10. Sweet-smelling white blooms are present
from June until September. Deadhead to promote further flowering. Needs light to germinate; propagate seeds under glass.
Prefers to be kept moist but will tolerate drought and heat. Don't overfeed; more foliage than flowers will result. Pink and
purple-flowering varieties also available. 'Carpet of Snow' is pictured.
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Results for Lobularia maritima 'Wonderland Purple' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/2/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/10/99 - this was not affected as much by the January freeze. It is blooming profusely now, very pretty plant.
Notes and images for Loropetalum chinense 'Firedance Loropetalum'
BOTANICAL NAME: Loropetalum chinense 'Firedance Loropetalum'
COMMON NAME: Evergreen witchhazel
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36-48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Image at http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/gopher-data2/.broadleafeg/.images/img0020.gif of cultivar 'roseum'.
Loropetalum chinense
BOTANICAL NAME: Loropetalum chinense
PRONUNCIATION: lor-o-PET-ta-lum chi-NENS
COMMON NAME: Evergreen witchhazel
FAMILY: Hamamelidaceae
NATIVITY: China.
GROWTH HABIT: Irregular, rounded shrub.
SIZE: 6 - 10' in cultivation, to 30' in the wild.
HARDINESS: Zone (7) 8 - 9.
CULTURE: Sun to light shade, in moist soils. Probably restricted to conservatories for the winter and container grown
outdoors in the milder part of the year. I have had a plant out for two years with some protection and it has survived
00F
with some foliar burning.
LANDSCAPE USE: Specimen, shrub border and naturalizing. A container grown patio plant for the mid Atlantic.
FOLIAGE: Alternate, ovate to elliptical, serrate to entire, 1 - 2 1/2" long, pubescent.
BUDS: Small brown, imbricate.
BARK: Stems are slender and brown.
FLOWERS: White, clustered in the axils of leaves, perfect. Four petals similar to witchhazel about 3/4" long. Mild
fragrance when the plants flower in April.
FRUIT: Brown capsule like witchhazel.
PROPAGATION: Seed, cuttings.
PESTS: None serious.
CULTIVARS:
`Roseum' - a pink flowered form that is variable.
Some plants have maroon foliage in the winter while others have green foliage.
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Loropetalum'
DATE PLANTED: 4/11/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $8.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
Anita in Hatiesburg has this, and it is beautiful, but much bigger than indicated on the sign at the nursery.
3/10/99 - still fairly compact growth here. pretty colored foliage
1999 summary - did not bloom, but plant has grown into a nice pleasing shape, about 3 ft tall and as wide. Foliage turned
dark burgundy in winter.
2000 summary - nice shrubbery, pinkish flowers not showy
BOTANICAL NAME: Ludisia discolor
COMMON NAME: Jewel Orchid
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS, CS, TS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
http://www.orchidlady.com/dict-k.html
Originally described in 1818 by John der-Gawler in the Botanical Register as Goodyera discolor in 1818 based on
a plant thought to come from Brazil. A. Richard transferred it to the genus Ludisia in 1825 in Dictionnaire
Classique d'Histoire Naturelle. Unfortunately, John Lindley was either unaware or ignored Richard's generic name
when he transferred this species (which he correctly considered to be Asiatic) to Haemaria in 1840 in his Genera
and Species of Orcidaceous Plants. Recently, P.F. Hunt has discussed the nomenclature of this species in the Kew
Bulletin (1970) and concluded that the name Ludisia discolor is the correct for this species.
http://www.vg.com/cgi-bin/v2/gemag/s=4545&seeplant=E23036X
L. discolor (jewel orchid)
Beautiful gemlike leaves rather than flowers usually attract collectors to jewel
orchids, but L. discolor bears attractive flowers as well. A tropical earth-dwelling
plant, it grows in humus-filled soil and blooms in fall and winter. At the center of
each 1/2- to 3/4-inch waxy white flower, the yellow column and the slightly
anchor-shaped lip twist in opposite directions. The fragrant blossoms cluster on
stalks that grow up to 12 inches tall. Many growers pinch off the flower stalks to
encourage growth of the attractive leaves, which have glistening green surfaces with
veins that are red or gold and reddish-purple undersides. About 3 inches long, the
leaves grow in whorls on a 6-inch stem.
HOW TO GROW. Difficult to grow, a jewel orchid needs warmth, low light and
high humidity. The light of a northern exposure is sufficient, or if grown under
artificial light, give it 1,000 to 1,500 foot-candles for 14 to 16 hours daily. The
temperatures should be kept between 60ø and 65ø at night and 70ø to 80ø during
the day, with 70 to 80 percent humidity. To maintain these conditions, grow a jewel
orchid within a glass enclosure such as a bell jar, a terrarium or a special orchid
case. Open the enclosure regularly to admit air without creating a draft. Plant in a
mixture of 2 parts coarse peat moss, 2 parts sandy loam and 1 part each perlite
and fine fir bark. Use a small pot or, for several well-rooted plants, a shallow pan.
Keep the mix evenly moist but not soggy; water standing around the roots will
quickly rot this delicate plant. During active growth periods fertilize at every third
watering, using a balanced formula such as 18-18-18 diluted to half the strength
recommended on the label. Repot when the plants become crowded or when the
potting mix starts to deteriorate, preventing fast drainage. Propagate new plants by
dividing the creeping rhizome.
http://viviorchids.com/orcnr-31.html
How often has one commented on these lovely houseplants not realizing they are
actually orchids! Frequently, these orchids are purchased as houseplants by
unsuspecting buyers because their foliage is quite beautiful and appears nothing like
our well known orchids. The leaves are full and dense and remind me me of a coleus
or purple queen. Foliage spreads or creeps. Foliage can be of two kinds: deep
shiny, burgundy-maroon leaves with reddish-gold veins or green leaves on top with
maroon coloring on underside of leaves. The Ludisia is aptly nicknamed the "jewel
orchid". The appearance of the plant itself is the most attractive and interesting
aspect of this orchid.
Ludisia is the genus and the species is Ludisia discolor (aka Haemaria
discolor). The species is native to Indonesia and Burma. There is a variety known
as Ludisian discolor var. dawsoniana. Ludisias are terrestrial orchids which
means they grow in soil and soil-like medium and grow on the ground. This is one
reason why they are easily mistaken for houseplants! Ludisia can be grown in the
yard as ground cover as a low spreading plant. Plant them in shady, moist areas with
excellent drainage. Potted, Ludisia spreads to overtake the pot and matures into a
large specimen plant. These orchids are characterized as relatively difficult to grow.
Temperatures: Ludisia tolerate intermediate to warm environments. They need
high humidity and warm temperatures. Because of these temperature preferences,
they can be grown in terrariums either directly in the terrarium medium or placed in
pots.
Light: Low to medium light is ideal and they do tolerate extremely low light levels.
Protect them from bright light and strong sunshine. In the yard, plant them in moist,
shady areas.
Watering/Potting Medium: Ludisia are terrestrials so grow them in a mixture of
soil and peat moss. You may want to add a little perlite to your mixture. Keep the
medium mosit but ensure good ventilation in the area they are growing, Good
drainage is also essential. Keep evenly moist. If plants are indoors, more frequent
misitng and watering may be necessary if using the air conditioner or heat.
Remember, they like humidity.
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small but grow in clusters on upright stalks. Flowers usually form fall to winter during
cooler weather. The large specimen plants produce a showy display of
inflorescences.
beautiful foliage. They make great houseplants (when mastered). If you have a green
Results for Ludisia discolor at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/5/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $12.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
3/8/00 - finally started blooming in February. Very long lasting flowers. Plant is difficult to keep going. Tends to rot.
2000 summary - moved to the greenhouse where it is starting to bloom again, January 2001
BOTANICAL NAME: Lupinus perennis
COMMON NAME: Sundial Lupine
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Root cuttings
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Bluestone - does not recommend for the South. A willdflower sometimes seen on the edges of woods. Blue flowers in early
summer on 2 ft plants. A good garden plant where soil is rich and summers are cool.
Southern Living - calls this Wild Lupine. Listed for US, MS, LS, & Coastal South. Native to eastern US to 2 ft high, with
purple flowers in late spring or early summer. Regular water.
Botanica - This perennial species from eastern and central USA reaches 24 in (60 cm) in height and has blue and white or pink
and white flowers in racemes up to 12 in (30 cm) long.
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Results for Lupinus perennis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - planted in area 6
Not listed for South in Bluestone catalog - no credit
BOTANICAL NAME: Lupinus texensis
COMMON NAME: Texas Bluebonnet
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Native wildflower adds cool vivid blue color to hot areas in the garden. Very easy to grow. Flowers late spring to summer,
plant in well drained soil and water regularly.
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Results for Lupinus texensis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/8/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Louisiana Greenhouse, Inc $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Louisiana Greenhouse, Inc, 10326 Pecue Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
4/19/98 - no blooms yet
5/10/98 - died suddenly
BOTANICAL NAME: Lychnis viscaria 'Alpina'
COMMON NAME: German Catchfly
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Border, Edging, Foliage
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
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, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Root cuttings, Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
The stems and leaves of this handsome perennial are sticky which has led to its common name of Catchfly. Foliage grows into a
grass-like clump and makes a very nice edging or border plant for its foliage alone. Early in the summer, small purple or
pink flowers emerge in loose clusters. Sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
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Results for Lychnis viscaria 'Alpina' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos 2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/23/97 - looking healthy
10/26/97 - stayed healthy
2/7/98 - healthy
5/18/98 - bloomed from 4/23 to now
6/28/98 - collected seed
1998 summary - seedlings were started and did germinate but did not survive in heat. Original plant has declined.
Notes and images for Lychnis viscaria - splendens 'Fireball'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lychnis viscaria - splendens 'Fireball'
COMMON NAME: Catchfly
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Purple, Medium
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, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Root cuttings, Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - The stems and leaves of this handsome perennial are sticky which has led to its common name of Catchfly.
Foliage grows into a grass-like clump and makes a very nice edging or border plant for its foliage alone. Early in the
summer, small purple or pink flowers emerge in loose clusters. Sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
Bluestone - Pleasing lush foliage. Blossoms form a perfect intricate sphere of bright pink florets in the spring.
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Results for Lychnis viscaria - splendens 'Fireball' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted two in T18
4/19/98 - blooming
8/23/98 - fair condition, lots of insect damage
11/7/98 - good condition, recovered from damage
4/16/99 - bloomed last week, beautiful but lasted only a few days then gone.
5/2/99 - second bloom, short lasting, and foliage subject to insect damage
9/24/99 - not a very attractive plant, subject to insect damage, browning of foliage, and blooms are short lived.
9/27/99 - moved all L. visc. to T08.
9/29/00 - failed again, credit received from Bluestone.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lycoris albiflora
COMMON NAME: Hurricane Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Nerine sarniensis, Guernsey Lily
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
In Tallahassee we call them Hurricane Lilies -- presumably because they bloom at the peak of hurricane season.
Lawrence- native to southern part of Japan and the Yangtze valley of China. Hardy and satisfactory to Maryland and Tenn.
The jaspar red umbels of long-stamened flowers, crisped and curled, appear in crowds that make a brilliant splash in the dull
weeks of September. When the flowers have faded, the leaves follow to make a winter ornament. I do not know what to say
about the culture of the red spider lilies. In most gardens they increase enormously and bloom extravagantly in any soil in
sun or shade. But like all amaryllids they are temperamental, and when they refuse to bloom I have never found anything to
do about it. They are not suitable for pots.
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Results for Lycoris albiflora at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Denise & Dave for birthday
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Three bulbs
3/10/99 - foliage looks healthy
1999 summary - have not bloomed
2000 summary - I don't think they survived
BOTANICAL NAME: Lycoris aurea
COMMON NAME: Hurricane Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Nerine sarniensis, Guernsey Lily
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
In Tallahassee we call them Hurricane Lilies -- presumably because they bloom at the peak of hurricane season.
Lawrence- native to southern part of Japan and the Yangtze valley of China. Hardy and satisfactory to Maryland and Tenn.
The jaspar red umbels of long-stamened flowers, crisped and curled, appear in crowds that make a brilliant splash in the dull
weeks of September. When the flowers have faded, the leaves follow to make a winter ornament. I do not know what to say
about the culture of the red spider lilies. In most gardens they increase enormously and bloom extravagantly in any soil in
sun or shade. But like all amaryllids they are temperamental, and when they refuse to bloom I have never found anything to
do about it. They are not suitable for pots.
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Results for Lycoris aurea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Denise & Dave for birthday
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
Three bulbs
3/10/99 - foliage looks healthy
1999 summary - have not bloomed
2000 summary - first bloom, October 2000
BOTANICAL NAME: Lycoris radiata
COMMON NAME: Hurricane Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Nerine sarniensis, Guernsey Lily
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
In Tallahassee we call them Hurricane Lilies -- presumably because they bloom at the peak of hurricane season.
Lawrence- native to southern part of Japan and the Yangtze valley of China. Hardy and satisfactory to Maryland and Tenn.
The jaspar red umbels of long-stamened flowers, crisped and curled, appear in crowds that make a brilliant splash in the dull
weeks of September. When the flowers have faded, the leaves follow to make a winter ornament. I do not know what to say
about the culture of the red spider lilies. In most gardens they increase enormously and bloom extravagantly in any soil in
sun or shade. But like all amaryllids they are temperamental, and when they refuse to bloom I have never found anything to
do about it. They are not suitable for pots.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: various
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Karen has been planting Hurricane lilies here ever since we bought the place. They show up in odd places where we never
remember planting them. As Elizabeth Lawrence stated in her book, they are temperamental, and bloom or don't bloom from
year to year and you never know why.
2/7/98 - foliage appeared several places, but no blooms yet
1999 summary - plants have not bloomed here.
Results for Lysimachia barystachys at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/7/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/18/96 - 6 healthy plants in 3 in pots
3/13/96 - planted in 16
5/18/96 - some foliar fungus damage
8/25/96 - 3 are left, and not very healthy looking
2/10/97 - plants look much better now, hopefully will get some blooms this year.
5/31/97 - they started wilting in the hot wet weather, but may be recovering.
6/9/97 - seem okay now, but the buds forming on the ones that wilted are brown and dead looking. The other look okay.
6/23/97 - these are blooming but not yellow at all. There are tiny lavender flowers in clusters.
7/18/97 - seem to be dying back in the heat
8/22/97 - much damage from hot wet summer, but some plants still alive
10/24/97 - only one plant has survived
2/14/98 - I think one plant is alive and healthy
5/2/98 - still very healthy
6/27/98 - started blooming several weeks ago, very healthy and unusual foliage, blue green in color.
1998 summary - pretty plant and unlike other Lysimachias, this one is not at all invasive.
9/27/99 - killed it
DATE PLANTED: 1/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/12/96 - some germination
2/18/96 - transplanted into 3 in pots
3/13/96 - planted in 16, duplicate record
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia ciliata purpurea
COMMON NAME: Purple Leaf Loosestrife
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 26
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Dark purple novelty plant, tall to 26 in, large purple leaves up stems topped with small yellow flowers.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lysimachia ciliatum 'Purple Leaf' : PRIMULACEAE, (Purple Leaf Loosestrife). Red-purple
foliage is the outstanding attribute here, but the terminal spikes of 1" yellow flowers in midsummer are showy and contrast
well with the leaves. Height about 2«'; hardy; moist soil and partial shade are best. (Image / JPEG / 540x387 pixels / 42KB)
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DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/10/97 - these are looking quite healthy
5/31/97 - noted some insect damage on leaves.
7/17/97 - these have been blooming for several weeks, but not showy. Foliage would be pretty except for insect damage
2/14/98 - lots of purple-leafed foliage close to ground, it has spread and is healthy looking.
5/2/98 - growing well but has some insect damage
5/18/98 - has grown quite tall in just a couple of weeks
7/27/98 - sparse yellow blooms
1998 summary - a few blooms but hardly worth the effort to keep it under control
Notes and images for Lysimachia congestiflora 'Eco Dark Satin'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia congestiflora 'Eco Dark Satin'
COMMON NAME: Gobe Flowered Loosestrife
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: gold with red centers,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Niche Gardens says this is not as invasive as common loosestrife. It has dark green leaves with burgundy overtones. They
offer it for $5.50.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lysimachia congestiflora (L. procumbens) has balls of yellow flowers and a creeping habit.
Everblooming, with a peak in late spring. Has been hardy here for several years. Zones 7-11.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/24/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 4 Front center island
5/18/97 - blooming since it was planted, very nice and healthy looking. Bloom continued through the summer
8/22/97 - still healthy looking, good ground cover
10/21/97 - few blooms now, but healthy attractive ground cover
2/14/98 - spreading very nicely but has stopped blooming in the colder weather.
5/2/98 - blooming profusely now
1998 summary - spread well and bloomed well again this year. An excellent ground cover.
4/16/99 - starting to bloom
7/19/99 - blooms lasted several weeks then diminished.
9/24/99 - Cuttings started very easily in back yard. Here, it has declined over the summer.
1999 summary - this bed is somewhat choked with tree roots, but this plant seems to do fine here.
2000 summary - blooms peaked in May, a great groundcover for part sun.
Notes and images for Lysimachia congestiflora 'Outback Sunset'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia congestiflora 'Outback Sunset'
COMMON NAME: Variegated Golden Globes
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: gold with red centers,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - This new variegated sport of L. 'Eco Dark Satin' has the same dime sized green leaves, but with a lovely
wide golden border around each leaf. In late spring and through the summer, these golden mats are topped with equally golden
upward facing bell-shaped flowers... a ground cover that's guaranteed to brighten any area
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Results for Lysimachia congestiflora 'Outback Sunset' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/21/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Eric Lang
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Did not survive
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cynthia Voorhies-Jordan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
In greenhouse
Notes and images for Lysimachia japonica 'minutissima'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia japonica 'minutissima'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Creeping Jenny
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Miniture Moneywort
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 1
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Niche Gardens sells this short ground cover for $4.50. Plant Delights for $5.00. This very low groundcover is equally at
home in a rock garden or amongst stepping stones. A slow spreader has tiny yellow flowers, and eqully as tiny green leaves.
Useful also for bonsai containers.
LAWRENCE - recommended for the rock garden since it spreads so much slower than L. nummularia.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/28/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: We-Du Nurseries $3.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - Planted between rocks. Growing and spreading very nicely.
*12/7/95 - a true delight. If it blooms in the spring, that will simply be a bonus. I've already taken many
cuttings/divisions and they are all doing well.
*3/5/96 - green thru winter. Healthy
*4/1/96 - looking very nice, a good filler between the rocks
*5/14/96 - a few small blooms
*10/29/96 - 1x12, healthy nice slow spreading mat
2/10/97 - very nice still
8/23/97 - healthy
10/26/97 - not spreading but healthy
2/7/98 - still healthy looking
1998 summary - declined in this area, but divisions in front trough garden are thriving.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
*3/13/96 - planted in 16
*5/18/96 - started blooming with tiny yellow flowers but not profusely. Continued thru 5/28/96
*8/25/96 - These are doing very well, but are really too small for this location.
2/10/97 - this has formed a very tight mat and looks and even feels good to rub your fingers across. Dark green carpet.
5/2/97 - a few little bright yellow blooms
8/22/97 - what a treasure this is, continues to look healthy and grow in a tight short mat. The "petting" plant.
10/24/97 - still looks great
2/14/98 - continues it slow spread and beautiful carpet
5/18/98 - this is about the peak of blooms, better than prior years
10/7/98 - moved all to lower part of trough garden
3/18/99 - formed two carpets of green, stayed healthy and evergreen, although it has declined just a little since the
transplant. I think the mealy bugs are feeding on this plant.
7/23/99 - still doing very well. Bloomed sporatically for a couple of months in spring. One small area died out but it is
spreading to recover.
9/24/99 - declined this summer with quite a bit of die-back
3/27/00 - seems to be slowly recovering.
9/30/00 - The entire thing died out completely in June. One small patch is growing now in a small round planting trough in
the trough garden, T63. Two other small patches in Area 6 and Area 27 are growing and slowly spreading. Hope to recover
this favorite plant.
2000 summary - Sadly this was evidently attacked by dissease - probably a fungus. I have a couple of small patches in
Notes and images for Lysimachia nummularia 'Aureum'
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia nummularia 'Aureum'
COMMON NAME: Golden Creeping Jenny
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Creeping Charlie
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Creeping, Bog/Aquatic, Groundcover, Naturalizer, Border, Han
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
This is a prostrate perennial which creeps along with a ground-hugging habit. Roots grow along the stems, allowing this
perennial to cling to walls and fences also. The leaves are small, rounded and a light green turning to yellow green as they
age. The flowers are a bright yellow and appear right on top of the foliage in summer. In deep shade, the leaves of this
plant will become a darker green. Like its cousin L. clethroides, this plant may become invasive and should be given room to
spread. Niche Gardens sells this sun lover for $4.50.
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Results for Lysimachia nummularia 'Aureum' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/17/99 - planted in area 25
4/16/99 - healthy and spreading
7/23/99 - moved this from T73 to T72 where it is thriving in more sun and less competition from other plants
9/24/99 - is spreading well and might become a pest
3/26/00 - looks good mixed in with Hypericum
9/29/00 - Died over summer, 6 replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in T72 as before, but improved the soil.
2000 summary - replacements well established.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lysimachia punctata
COMMON NAME: Circle Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yellow Loosestrife
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Bog, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
A moisture-loving perennial that is a rampant grower and will become invasive over time. Needs plenty of room to grow and
will quickly provide you with lush foliage and bright yellow flowers. If your soil is not so moist, part shade is
recommended.
BLUESTONE- Lemon yellow flowers have a brown circle in the throat. Give it plenty of water and it will make a fine show in
summer. Good for cutting.
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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 - This died back but still has a bit of life in it. Bluestone replaced and I planted in back Area 9.
12/7/95 - took some rooted cuttings and they seem to be surviving.
2/18/96 - 5 plants, look healthy, beginning to grow
2/24/96 - planted in area 16
8/25/96 - There is only one of these left now, and not very healthy looking.
2/10/97 - Looks healthy still
7/18/97 - these have bloomed a little
8/22/97 - only one plant seems to be left
10/24/97 - not sure this survived
2/14/98 - I don't believe any is left in this bed
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Might need a moister place.
*12/31/95 - divisions from earlier plants are doing well in potting area.. I'll have plenty of these to plant in the
spring.
*3/5/96 - died back but new growth starting. Divisions planted in area 16
*10/29/96 - no evidence of life at all
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/23/97 - reworked this bed and moved these to a more up-front location. Looks like three healthy plants.
6/23/97 - first blooms
7/17/97 - continuing to bloom, and not bad at all. Better than the other species of Lysimachia I have.
2/14/98 - looked healthy when I weeded this garden a month ago
5/2/98 - nice healthy clump
7/27/98 - no blooms seen
1998 summary - not sure this has survived here, did not ever notice blooming.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lythrum salicaria 'Robert'
COMMON NAME: Loosestrife
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: European Purple Loosestrife
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Wildflower/Meadow, Border, Bog
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Lythrum salicaria is well-known to gardeners in cool, wet climates for its rampant invasiveness which has caused the labels
of 'nuisance' and 'pest' to be commonly associated with its horticultural descriptions. In certain parts of the country, this
perennial is no longer recommended for commercial sale and many nurseries and plant catalogue companies no longer carry it.
However, it still has a place in home gardening as long as you have space and you control by thinning and containment. As you
can see from the photo, the flowers are extremely attractive and will form a stately border plant. Use care with this choice
and you should have many years of garden joy with it. Look for named cultivars as they do not seed so rapidly. Dictionary
mentions 'Robert' as a good clear pink cultivar. Likes a moist heavyish soil and partial shade.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Lythrum virgatum 'Robert'. Compact Lythrum, growing only 2' tall. Bright pink spikes in
summer. Moist soil in sun or partial shade. Zones 3-8.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/1/95 - Seems to be attacked by something that keeps killing back the stems.
3/5/96 - no sign
3/27/96 - fresh, healthy new growth
6/22/96 - beautiful purple blooms for over a week and continuing thru 7/28/96 - too bad I didn't get pictures of this
10/31/96 - leaves all turned brown and cut back almost to ground.
3/1/97 - looks like a little new growth starting
4/26/97 - some insect damage
8/22/97 - did not bloom this year
5/18/98 - I believe this did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Lythrum virgatum 'Happy'
COMMON NAME: Loosestrife
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12 - 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - short, only 15 inches tall.Deep pink flowers.
Botanica - This species extends in the wild from central Europe through central Asia as far as northern China. It is a
handsome, vigorous perennial growing to as much as 6 ft (1.8 m) tall, with pretty pinkish red flowers arranged rather loosely
in erect spikes. Like the similar Lythrum salicaria, it has become a weed in North America. Cultivars include `Morden Gleam'
with rich crimson-red flowers, `Morden Pink' with pretty pink flowers, and `The Rocket' has purple-tinged foliage and deep
mauve-pink flowers.
Southern Living Garden Book - not as invasive as L. salicaria, but must avoid wetlands. Does not list cultivar 'Happy'.
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Results for Lythrum virgatum 'Happy' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3/ $9.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*This could become invasive, or too tall for RG.
*9/95 - Did not survive.
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/9.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
9/29/99 - CREDIT FROM BLUESTONE
