BOTANICAL NAME: Magnolia ashei
COMMON NAME: Ashe Magnolia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: tree (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Small native tree or large shrub-like magnolia with very large, almost tropical looking deciduous leaves. White showy
flowers. Needs fertile, moist, well-drained site in shade of other trees. Keep mulched.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/13/91
HOW ACQUIRED:: Wedding gift from Greg & Lucy Marr
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
*This barely survived its first few years, and did not bloom until 1995. *The bloom was just wonderful, spreading a sweet
fragrance thoughout the back yard.
*3/5/96 - several nice buds, starting to leaf out
*4/1/96 - no blooms yet but healthy new growth of leaves
*4/26/96 - one very nice bloom and 2 buds formed, only one bloomed and for a short time, fragrance was not as noticable as
last year.
4/3/97 - four blooms this year with intense fragrance. Each one lasts only a few days but WOW.
1998 summary - bloomed again briefly this year.
1999 summary - extensive hail damage in June, and did not bloom well.
2000 summary - bloomed this year in mid April
BOTANICAL NAME: Magnolia soulangiana
COMMON NAME: Japanese Magnolia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: tree (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Small to medium tree with spectacular pink tulip or asucer-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring. Grow on good soils
only, well-drained, but not dry sites.
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DATE PLANTED: 1/1/93
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 3 Front left island
3/5/96 - this is just finishing up a beautiful week to ten days blooming. The color is perfect match to the house color.
4/1/96 - was a very short bloom period
2/23/97 - blooming for a week, 7 blooms, now dropping. Huge flowers, took video, beautiful but very short bloom period.
Fragrant at beginning of bloom period.
6/9/97 - noticed very strong growth this year.
10/21/97 - lots of leaf drop in dry weather
3/1/98 - 7 blooms again this year, lasted about a week
1998 summary - Beautiful, but for a very short time.
3/10/99 - only 3 or 4 blooms this year
1999 summary - few blooms in 1999 as noted above, but is blooming profusely as of 2/28/00
2000 summary - bloomed a short period around March 15th, very showy.
BOTANICAL NAME: Mahonia bealei
COMMON NAME: Leatherleaf Mahonia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Foliage, Fragrance, Ornamental, Hedge, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Winter, Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Beautiful, upright shrub grown for its pretty, fragrant yellow blooms and ornamental foliage. Prefers a shady spot, either
full or partial, and a rich, well-drained soil. Leaves are compound, leathery and a rich, blue-green color, providing a
perfect backdrop for the abundant yellow blooms which emerge in late winter and early spring. These are followed by small,
blue fruits, which are pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/5/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kaye
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
Not sure about species.
1999 summary - slowly establishing itself in this area.
2000 summary - slow growth but healthy and well established now
BOTANICAL NAME: Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'
COMMON NAME: Musk Mallow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division, Seeds, Root cuttings
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BLUESTONE - broad with clear pink flowers covering the entire plant. summer flowering. Excellent choice for a hot dry spot.
Requires no dividing or special care. They do not recommend for the South.
DICTIONARY - this cultivar listed and pictured #1262. they say 36 inches. Withstands drought.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/20/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone - sent by mistake for Matricaria
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/26/97 - one of the three plants seem to be declining
5/31/97 - remaining two plants look very healthy.
6/9/97 - flower buds forming
6/14/97 - WHOOPS, this turned out to be the Matricaria after all. Closing this record.
BOTANICAL NAME: Malva zebrina
COMMON NAME: French Hollyhock
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Alcea zebrina
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
This heritage hollyhock grew in Thomas Jeffersons Garden. Hardy. Will bloom in summer purple striped white flowers.
Re-seeds very well.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/7/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cents each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/10/99 - all 3 look very healthy
BOTANICAL NAME: Malvaviscus arboreus
COMMON NAME: Turk's Cap Mallow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Wax Mallow
TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 96
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ls,cs,ts
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Pendant flowers never open fully. Tropical landscape plant found around old homesites, waste areas, peninsular Florida and
Escambia Co.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii : MALVACEAE, (Turk's Cap). Shrubby plant with rounded
leaves and terminal 1" red flowers. Height on established plants is about 5', with a similar spread. Eventually, plants will
layer and increase the width of the planting substantially. This is an all-summer, all-fall bloomer that probably should be
in every garden with enough space in which to grow it. Zones 7-11. (Image / JPEG / 355x308 pixels / 23KB)
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DATE PLANTED: 2/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Connie Bersok gave me plants from her yard
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 23 Upper right corner
Plants were dug from Connie's yard, but I was unable to get any soil with them. Planted within a few hours.
4/95 lots of new growth. They survived just fine.
10/10/95 - Began blooming, continued thru Nov.
2/24/96 - sustained cold damage, no sign of new life yet.
3/27/96 - some new growth starting
10/19/96 - very slow to come back and did not regain height this year. No blooms.
2/14/98 - It started blooming! needed a mild winter or two. Should transplant some to the red area by patio.
3/31/98 - still blooming
1998 summary - reliable if the winter is mild.
1999 summary - bloomied in Nov-Dec
2000 summary - grew quite tall and bloomed before Dec. freeze took it.
BOTANICAL NAME: Malvaviscus candidum
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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DATE PLANTED: 7/26/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Fullerton Arboretum
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
Cuttings from Glen Williams
Notes and images for Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'
BOTANICAL NAME: Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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DATE PLANTED: 7/25/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Debbie Swartz
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
7/27/00 - planted in patio garden
2000 summary - probably died from freezing temps, did not protect
BOTANICAL NAME: Matthiola incana
COMMON NAME: Stock
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Queen Stock, Gillyflower, Brampton Stock
TYPE PLANT: biennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Fragrance, Border, Greenhouse, Edging, Container,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn, Winter,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
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HARDINESS: Hardy Biennial. An old-fashioned garden favorite grown for its strong, spicy fragrance. Profuse flower clusters
are borne on tall spikes through the summer and into the fall or winter, depending on the variety you choose and when you
plant. An excellent cut flower. Bloom color varies from rose and pink to blue and even yellow. This is a perennial plant
grown as a biennial. Seeds can be sown in the late spring for blooms about 15 months later. These plants like a cool and
moist environment. There is an annual variety named M. annua which will bloom much quicker and has fragrant, double flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.29 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not sure about the species. Tag only said Stock Midget Mix.
12/7/95 - bloomed fairly well for a month or so
Notes and images for Matthiola incana 'Midget Mixed'
BOTANICAL NAME: Matthiola incana 'Midget Mixed'
COMMON NAME: Stock
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Queen Stock, Gillyflower, Brampton Stock
TYPE PLANT: biennial
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: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Hardy Biennial. An old-fashioned garden favorite grown for its strong, spicy fragrance. Profuse flower clusters
are borne on tall spikes through the summer and into the fall or winter, depending on the variety you choose and when you
plant. An excellent cut flower. Bloom color varies from rose and pink to blue and even yellow. This is a perennial plant
grown as a biennial. Seeds can be sown in the late spring for blooms about 15 months later. These plants like a cool and
moist environment. There is an annual variety named M. annua which will bloom much quicker and has fragrant, double flowers.
Not sure about the species of this one. Short, 8-10 inches, 'Midget Mixed'
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DATE PLANTED: 10/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.39 ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/10/99 - did not live
Notes and images for Matthiola spp. 'Liberty Crimson'
BOTANICAL NAME: Matthiola spp. 'Liberty Crimson'
COMMON NAME: Stock
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Queen Stock, Gillyflower, Brampton Stock
TYPE PLANT: biennial
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, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Hardy Biennial. An old-fashioned garden favorite grown for its strong, spicy fragrance. Profuse flower clusters
are borne on tall spikes through the summer and into the fall or winter, depending on the variety you choose and when you
plant. An excellent cut flower. Bloom color varies from rose and pink to blue and even yellow. This is a perennial plant
grown as a biennial. Seeds can be sown in the late spring for blooms about 15 months later. These plants like a cool and
moist environment. There is an annual variety named M. annua which will bloom much quicker and has fragrant, double flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/23/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.29 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/14/98 - foliage is very healthy looking
4/19/98 - blooming
BOTANICAL NAME: Mazus radicans
COMMON NAME: Freckled Mazus
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Mazus miquelii
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 1
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple & white striped, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - from New Zealand prostrate mass of fingernail size lime green leaves are heavily spotted brown giving the
mat a unique speckled appearance. Mid spring exquisitely cute tiny purple and white striped flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights 6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
This was not in very good shape when received. Planted in area 2.
5/2/97 - barely alive, maybe need to send request to Tony for replacement.
5/18/97 - Seems to be recovering.
6/9/97 - This continued to deteriorate so I removed it from the bed, performed emergency surgery, and prescribed a prolonged
hospital stay (greenhouse) to see if it will recover. I now have about 6 plants that I will try to baby along.
BOTANICAL NAME: Mazus reptans
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Lawrence- one of the best carpeters. Comes from the Himalayas and does not like heat well enough to overdo. According to
Pamela Harper, this is the same as Mazus miquelii, a Japanese species similar to the white flowered M. reptans 'Albiflorus'.
Garden Companion- This tiny perennial spreads to form a low mat of green leaves and is covered by tubular purple flowers
spotted with red and yellow on the interior. Grown in rock gardens or between pavers in a formal garden. Prefers a rich,
fertile soil and will do equally well in full sun or light shade. Keep the soil moist.
UNDERWOOD - spreads rapidly but easy to control
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Mazus reptans : SCROPHULARIACEAE. Creeping groundcover with purple or white, 1" bilabiate
flowers in spring. Needs shade; dry okay, but moisture preferred. Height 1" or less! Invasive spreader. zone 6-9
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DATE PLANTED: 4/1/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
Planted left of waterfall above path
4/17/99 - blooming and spreading well
1999 summary - filled in this small area quickly and remained healthy looking.
3/27/00 - has been blooming profusely all month. Very nice.
9/29/00 - 2 plants died, replacements on back order from Bluestone for spring delivery
2000 summary - bloomed nicely in mid March but declined over the summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Mazus reptans 'Albiflorum'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Mazus miquelii
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Red, Yellow, white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Lawrence- one of the best carpeters. Comes from the Himalayas and does not like heat well enough to overdo. According to
Pamela Harper, this is the same as Mazus miquelii, a Japanese species similar to the white flowered M. reptans 'Albiflorus'.
Garden Companion- This tiny perennial spreads to form a low mat of green leaves and is covered by tubular purple flowers
spotted with red and yellow on the interior. Grown in rock gardens or between pavers in a formal garden. Prefers a rich,
fertile soil and will do equally well in full sun or light shade. Keep the soil moist.
UNDERWOOD - spreads rapidly but easy to control
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Mazus reptans : SCROPHULARIACEAE. Creeping groundcover with purple or white, 1" bilabiate
flowers in spring. Needs shade; dry okay, but moisture preferred. Height 1" or less! Invasive spreader. zone 6-9
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DATE PLANTED: 5/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Underwood $2.65
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
This might need more sun than it can get where I have planted. I may transplant division to rock garden and plant between
rocks in rich, fertle soil near bottom of wall where it can get moisture.
10/1/95 - I have taken many divisions from this and it is spreading rapidly. Will see if the sunlight makes much difference
in blooms this spring. Some was planted in RG.
3/5/96 - beautiful groundcover. I have taken many many divisions already fromt this one small plant. It makes a nice
carpet but not invasive. Has been blooming for about two weeks. Seems okay in wide range of light conditions, part sun or
shade and tolerates some dryness or extremely moist soil.
4/30/96 - blooms ending
Removed from this location and potted up divisions.
DATE PLANTED: 5/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - Growing and spreading very nicely.
3/4/96 - blooming, but not as well as other locations
4/1/96 - still some bloom. Need to move this out to make way for others. Not doing as well as others in shady areas
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 4 Front center island
3/17/96 - planted around tree in 20
4/1/96 - growing well and spreading already
10/31/96 - they have formed a nice mat around the tree.
2/10/97 - some bloom for about a week now
3/26/97 - blooming well now
5/18/97 - bloom was not as prolific here, but still looks healthy making a good tight mat.
8/22/97 - excellent ground cover, healthy tight mat with just a few weeds creeping through
10/21/97 - very dry weather has taken its toll, but this is still surviving around the Oak tree.
2/14/98 - has continued to spread but well under control. Blooming for the past two weeks.
3/31/98 - has continued to bloom all month and is spreading
1998 summary - This has crept away from the tree trunk and spread to other parts of the bed. Healthy and vigorous, even has
a few blooms at end of December.
4/16/99 - still blooming a little.
7/19/99 - plant has steadily crept away from the oak tree to better ground. Looks good.
9/24/99 - reworked this bed, lifted all Mazus and replanted over heirloom Narcissus. Made 3 trays of plants from small
pieces.
1999 summary - trays of starts keep getting chewed up. Plants in bed are healthy.
3/27/00 - sporatic blooming for several weeks
2000 summary - declined severely this year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Melampodium paludosum
COMMON NAME: Star Daisy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Container, Windowbox
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Can be started July-August. Very fast growing and heat tolerant. Very dependable annual for the flower
garden. Cultivars are Medallion and Showstar. GC: A profuse summer bloomer which sports clouds of yellow daisies above
its light green foliage. A flower stem is produced out of every terminal leaf cluster, which is the reason the plant is
literally covered with flowers all summer long. 'Medallion' (pictured) is a particularly good performer, even without
deadheading. Find out why they call this the Star Daisy!
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DATE PLANTED: 4/3/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 89 cent 2-pk
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Bought 2 each of 'Showstar' and 'Derby', blooming when planted. *Continued profuse blooms thru the summer. Very nice.
Notes and images for Microseris ringens 'Girandole'
BOTANICAL NAME: Microseris ringens 'Girandole'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-14
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - Fascinating plant having large serrated glossy deep green foliage which makes a compact habit. Flowers are then
produced on short stems, appearing as though they just sit on the leaves. Bright yellow, double daisy like blooms appear in
clusters over a long period, right up to frosts. Best grown as a hardy annual and something different for the patio
container.
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DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M seed $2.69
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/27/97 - seed sown
3/28/98 - planted out 4 seedlings in trough garden
8/23/98 - started blooming about a week ago, bright yellow flowers. Leaves have some insect damage and not attractive.
11/7/98 - all plants died after blooming
BOTANICAL NAME: Mirabilis jalapa
COMMON NAME: Four-O'Clocks
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Marvel-of-Peru, Beauty-of-the-Night
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Compact, Border, Naturalizer, Hedge, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
This is a heavily-branched plant which produces flowers that open late in the afternoon and stay open until the next morning.
Bloom colors are usually a magenta pink, yellow, white or rose color and are sweetly fragrant. Blooms from summer into
autumn.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Mirabilis Jalapa : NYCTAGINACEAE, (Four O'Clock). Familiar old fashioned shrubby perennial
with fragrant hot pink or soft pink flowers, opening late in the afternoon. Tuberous root insures some degree of hardiness
and tolerance of adverse conditions. Root may be lifted like a tender bulb in the fall for replanting in the spring, though
that's not necessary here. Height 4' or more. Zones 7-11.
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Results for Mirabilis jalapa at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 1.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
6/23/97 - starting to bloom
8/22/97 - not sure what happened with these
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan seed $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/27/97 - seeds sown
3/28/98 - planted out 8 plants in trough garden
8/23/98 - they do not look the greatest, bug damage, and the blooms never fully open.
11/7/98 - removed when growth looked ratty
BOTANICAL NAME: Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
COMMON NAME: Japanese Silver Grass
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Eulalia Grass
TYPE PLANT: grasses
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US,MS,LS,CS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Southern Living Garden Book - lists 'Adagio' as 2-4 ft with gray foliage and pink flowers aging white. Good for cut flowers.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 5 Below retaining wall
11/7/98 - may be dead, disappeared shortly after planting, was received in poor condition.
3/29/99 - ordered replacement from Bluestone.
4/1/99 - three replacement plants received, one planted in Area 6 and two in new part of area 5
7/19/99 - great looking grass with thin striped leaves and tassel flowers. Growing very well here.
9/24/99 - very nice grass, growing well here
1999 summary - this is an exceptional grass for this area, grew rapidly to a large clump with beautiful seed plumes that
looked attractive through the winter.
2000 summary - an easy and attractive grass for this area. Pretty foliage and plumes.
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
1999 summary - grew very quckly to a large clump and bloomed in late summer. Kept plumes overwinter, remained attractive.
2000 summary - great looking grass
BOTANICAL NAME: Mitchella repens
COMMON NAME: Partridge Berry
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Twin Berry, Squaw Berry
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, , average
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Listed as a shade tolerant RG plant by Sasha
FLA GROUNDCOVERS - Native to Florida, found in damp woods and hammocks. Evergreen prostrate herb with trainling and rooting
stems. Small white flowers in spring. Scarlet pulpy berry in fall. Useful as a groundcover under trees and for covering
wet banks and walls and for shady areas in patios.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Mitchella repens at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/23/98 - discarded
Notes and images for Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'
COMMON NAME: Bee Balm
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Bergamot, Oswego Tea
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Fragrance, Naturalizer, Cutting Bed, Wildflower/Me
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, lavender, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8
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: division in spring every 3-4 years
REFERENCE NOTES:
Good for naturalizing, other cultivars are pink, white and violet. Wilson calls it a fast spreader for open shade, good
background plant also for dried bouquets. GC: Whorls of tubular flowers float atop stems with hairy, mint-scented foliage.
These leaves have been used for making dried teas or potpourri. The captivating flowers are used as a culinary garnish or a
salad ingredient and they attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bee balm requires moist, rich soil with plenty of humus
and may be grown in full sun or light shade. Running rootstocks may make this an invasive plant. Divide clumps every 2 to 3
years in autumn or spring and cut stems to ground level in autumn. Powdery mildew can be a problem if moisture is not
maintained. Deadheading will prolong the blooming period. If older plants develop a dying center, replace it with newer
growth of an outside edge. Some recommended cultivars are 'Cambridge Scarlet', 'Croftway Pink' and 'Prairie Night'. Niche
Gardens offers for $5.00 for quart size variety is 'gardenview scarlet'. Red flowers in mid-summer, zones 4 to 9. Cam be
used to make a tea. They also sell a hybrid called 'Marshall's delight', for the same price. That one comes with pink
flowers, said to be striking color, their favorite Bee Balm.
UNDERWOOD - says Gardenview Scarlet is les suscepable to powdery mildew than most.
NICHE - Monarda (Bee Balm) Monarda - (mo-NAR-da) (Lamiaceae) Tough plants for the wild garden or border, beautiful en masse,
with showy summer flowers that adds up to a hard working genus of plants. Easy and dependable. Many medicinal uses by
Cherokee Indians include using leaf or root infusions for nose bleeds, a tea to "bring out"
the measles, to sweat out flu or fever, for heart trouble, or for restful sleep.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Underwood $3.65
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - This is growing VERY well and spreading rapidly here. No sign of the mildew problem that I've read about common
to Monarda. I'll be glad to see it bloom.
10/9/95 - Saw some signs of whitish mildew on older leaves.
3/5/96 - lots of new starts from rhyzomes. Some stayed green thru winter.
7/8/96 - first bloom noticed, moved some back to water garden
10/31/96 - very disappointing. should be in a good position, and seem to be growing vigourously here with slight mildew
problem, but no further blooms.
8/22/97 - very healthy looking this year but no blooms at all
10/22/97 - I don't understand why they have not bloomed, healthy, fairly good sun..
2/14/98 - still there is a little here, but does not bloom.
5/18/98 - never has bloomed, but still some of it alive here, transplanted in front of L. cardinalis.
1998 summary - this was all weeded out of here. Never did bloom at all.
DATE PLANTED: 7/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/7/98 - I don't think this ever made it.
BOTANICAL NAME: Monarda fistulosa
COMMON NAME: Wild Bergamot
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Upright, Naturalizer, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Monardas spread underground and can be rampant growers in your garden. Give this one plenty of room as it spreads to 5 feet
or more. This is an appealing plant partly because it is easy to grow given a rich, moist soil and secondly due to the
attraction that butterflies, bees and hummingbirds have to these long-blooming perennials. The blooms are lavender and will
make a good background for your other perennials.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Monarda fistulosa at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/19/98 - noticed some insect damage
1998 summary - grew well and spread with little or no mildew, but never bloomed at all.
9/27/99 - This bloomed very nicely this year in late June and early July, but blooms were purple, not pink. Concluded this
was marked wrong and is actually the native Monarda fistulosa. Need to correct this record.
1999 summary - corrected record from tag at nursery.
3/27/00 - reworked entire bed and turned these under soil. Kept two small patches trusting it will spread again rapidly.
2000 summary - no blooms this year, and it may have finally died out completely.
BOTANICAL NAME: Monarda menthifolia
COMMON NAME: Bergamot
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Mentha x piperata
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 35
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, humusy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - A stately and very worthy border plant with tall stems crowned by an explosion of rose pink flowers from a central
purple cone. Mint scented foliage.
Schenk - lists Mentha x piperita as "Peppermint". Says it is more controllable than Menth spicata. Should be very easy to
grow.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Monarda menthifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/17/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan seed $2.49
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
11/8/96 - Excellent germination.
2/17/97 - Planted in new bed in front of house.
8/22/97 - these spread vigorously at first but did not like the hot weather, never bloomed. Not sure if any is still alive
here.
9/14/97 - gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Murraya exotica
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Murraya exotica at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Robin Brocious
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
5/27/00 - planted out in garden, area 6
2000 summary - potted up and moved to greenhouse
BOTANICAL NAME: Musa acuminata
COMMON NAME: Cavendish Banana
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
From: Eric Schmidt
To: zingiber@egroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 4:49 PM
Subject: [zingiber] musa
The say that Musa xparadisiaca the same is as Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish'.
Yesterday I read that Musa nan is also the same. What's the truth?
'Dwarf Cavendish' is a cultivar of Musa acuminata. Musa x paradisiaca
is a hybrid of M. acuminata and M. balbisiana. There are many
cultivars of x paradisiaca.
Eric S.
Orlando, FL.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Musa acuminata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
6/3/00 - planted in area 6
2000 summary - very nice dwarf cavendish. grew to about 4-5 feet tall, foliage died back with early frost, covered plant to
try to protect the trunk and base.
BOTANICAL NAME: Musa sp. 'Kru'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
STOKES - a rare recent import from new Guinea. Experts consider Kru to be one of the most delicious tasting bananas. Grows
to a sturdy 10-12 ft. One of the most beautiful plants with its deep shades of red on pseudostem. Fruit is also a mix of
red and green shades.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Musa sp. 'Kru' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/7/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Laura McNamara
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Musa sp. 'Pineapple'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
"Laura McNamara" - Pineapple is a local cultivar that a grower hear in Alachua county found.
He thinks it may be a sport from Raja Puri. It is supposed to taste faintly
like pineapple. This grower produces fruit for the local farmers market.
The reason he thinks its a sport of RP is the growing habit is the same.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Musa sp. 'Pineapple' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/7/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Laura McNamara
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Musa sp. 'Raja Puri'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
STOKES - One of India's favorites. Smallish 6-8 ft, relatively cold hardy and wind resistant. Very sweet medium sized
fruit. First choice of homeowner for landscaping, very stout base, easy to grow.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Musa sp. 'Raja Puri' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/7/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Laura McNamara
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Notes and images for Musa x paradisiaca 'Blue Java'
BOTANICAL NAME: Musa x paradisiaca 'Blue Java'
COMMON NAME: Ice Cream Banana
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
STOKES - calls this banana Ice Cream, 'Blue Java' - Fruit looks exotic and when fully ripe, looks lke ice cream, tastes like
vanilla custard. Skins are silvery blue before ripening, then pale canary yellow. Grows 12-15 feet tall.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Musa x paradisiaca 'Blue Java' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/7/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Laura McNamara
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Musa zebrinus 'Rojo'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Bloodleaf Banana
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Musa zebrinus 'Rojo' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/29/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 26 Back of house
1998 summary - plant performed well in rather heavy shade.
1999 summary - moved plant to back next to house where it could get a little more sun. Looks very good here, nice tropical
foliage.
2000 summary - needs to be moved to a sunnier area, but grew okay.
Notes and images for Muscari armeniacum 'Blue Spike'
BOTANICAL NAME: Muscari armeniacum 'Blue Spike'
COMMON NAME: Grape Hyacinth
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: Low, Border, Edging, Rock Garden, Container
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
DICT - A very rapid spreader and increaser which should be kept away from competition with choicer alpines. Blooms in
spring, bright blue, leaves are grass-like, produced in autumn. Picture #823
GC - This is a tried and true bloomer for your early spring garden. Flower spikes appear in early spring densely covered with
lavender-blue blooms that look like tiny grapes or blueberries. The flowers are long-lasting and the plants will spread
quickly. Mass plantings work very well with this particular bulb, creating drifts of blue. A lovely companion for other
spring bulbs such as Narcissus (Daffodils) or Anemone Blanda (Greek Windflower). Planting depth should be 5 inches deep in
rich, well-cultivated soil and should be spaced only 1 inch apart.
SUNSET 9/87 - Thick clusters of deep purple flowers avg 6 in tall.
LAWRENCE- spreads too rapidly for the rock garden.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Muscari armeniacum 'Blue Spike' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes 15 cents ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Not sure about the species. Cultivar is 'Blue Spike'
12/7/95 - This might have been a mistake for the rock garden. They have grown very well and almost crowd out the other
flowers.
3/4/96 - blooming nicely now. needs more room than I gave it.
3/17/96 - still plenty of blooming.
3/27/96 - now on the decline
4/14/96 - blooms just about gone
4/30/96 - moved behind patio
10/29/96 - survived transplant and stayed green all summer
2/10/97 - should start blooming soon
3/26/97 - apparently not enough sun here, they did not bloom at all
3/23/98 - dug up and moved little bulbs to Area 7
3/10/99 - no sign this spring of growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Myriophyllum aquaticum
COMMON NAME: Parrot's feather
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , aquatic,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
WATER GARDENS - as the stems rise from their underwater containers to the surface of the pond, they develop sparse, hairlike
leaves, then as the stems reach the air, the leaves begin to grow in dense whorls. Trailing silvery blue or lime green
"feather" stretch out over the water.
IMAGES: Click here for first image
THUMBNAIL
or FULL SIZE
Results for Myriophyllum aquaticum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/21/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 14 Pond
spead vigorously
2/7/98 - I cleaned out the pond and discarded most all of this but there is enough to spread and grow when the weather warms
up.
1999 summary - easy grower, and looks great in pond.
2000 summary - ditto from last year
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 1 'King Alfred'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 1 'King Alfred'
COMMON NAME: Trumpet Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
DICTIONARY - 'King Alfred' is a division 1a type -Trumpet Daffodil. Corona and Trumpet all coloured, the typical golden
trumpets.
EXPERT - these have one flower per stem, cup is at least as long as the petals, height 1 to 1 1/2 ft. Picture is shown on
page 119 of 'King Alfred'.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus Division 1 'King Alfred' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
11/30/95 - planted along new retaining wall after several weeks of refrig. (not sure between Salome & King Alfred)
3/5/96 - These were much later to emerge. John Van Beck says they will not return in Tallahassee.
3/27/96 - blooming now, until last blooms 4/18/96
5/18/98 - No blooms this year, gone.
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 2 'Accent'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 2 'Accent'
COMMON NAME: Large Cup Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good variety for Tallahassee. This has a stunning combination of white petals and intense, sun-proof, salmon pink out-facing
cup, strong substance, vigorous grower. Late mid-season.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus Division 2 'Accent' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Florida Daffodil Society 5/$2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not sure I have marked these properly. Late blooming, white petal with pink cup.
3/27/00 - cannot identify, so I need to close out record. These were planted in area 7.
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 2 'Ice Follies'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 2 'Ice Follies'
COMMON NAME: Large Cup Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good variety for Tallahassee
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus Division 2 'Ice Follies' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes 17 cents ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/16/97 - These must be the ones that are planted at end of pond. They have been blooming the past few days.
2/7/98 - they were disturbed when I worked the soil here and by the raccoons digging for grubs, but some are starting to
grow.
5/18/98 - reworked the bed and dug up all these, cleaned, trimmed and bagged in dry peat.
3/20/99 - not sure about this record. There are some daffodils blooming now in this bed, so must be these Ice Follies.
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 4 'Double Chinese Sacred Lily'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 4 'Double Chinese Sacred Lily'
COMMON NAME: Double Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good variety for Tallahassee. These are not all of blooming size. They will all bloom the second year. Hard to come by and
rather expensive for the club. Well known around Monticello, where they have been blooming for years. they are an early
white with yellow flecks. Produces lots of foliage.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus Division 4 'Double Chinese at Le Jardin Ombragé
Sacred Lily'
DATE PLANTED: 10/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Florida Daffodil Society 5/$2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/10/97 - these came up and bloomed very briefly, but not showy at all. A real disappointment. (early bloomer)
10/24/97 - one of the Narcissus has started coming up, probably this one, not marked.
2/14/98 - same as last year, a few sparse blooms. Plants are top heavy, cannot support themselve when in bloom.
3/10/99 - same pathetic look as last year
1999 summary - same as above.
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 5 'Tresamble'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 5 'Tresamble'
COMMON NAME: Triandrus Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good variety for Tallahassee. Large strong white petals reflex like the wings of a dove. 2-3 florets per stem. Larger and
usually earlier than thalia. Low growing with swept back petals.
IMAGES: Click here for first image
THUMBNAIL
or FULL SIZE
Results for Narcissus Division 5 'Tresamble' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Florida Daffodil Society 5/$2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Mid size and mid season, all white, large reflexed flowers.
3/27/00 - cannot identify, so I need to close out record. These were planted in area 7.
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 7 'Water Perry'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 7 'Water Perry'
COMMON NAME: Jonquil Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good variety for Tallahassee. Low growing, it does best with some shade. Slow to multiply, it has creamy white petals and an
apricot-pink cup. An elegant flower and a favorite of many.
IMAGES: Click here for first
image THUMBNAIL
or FULL SIZE
Results for Narcissus Division 7 'Water Perry' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Florida Daffodil Society 4/$2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
These like some shade, creamy white petals with and apricot cup.
2/7/98 - these were completely overshadowed by the Firespike and red Salvia. I doubt there is enough to save.
6/2/99 - going over video, I believe this survived after all. Area 13.
3/9/00 - not sure about ID, but took pictures of blooming daffodils in this bed.
2000 summary - I believe this is the one.
Notes and images for Narcissus Division 8 'Chinese Sacred Lily'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus Division 8 'Chinese Sacred Lily'
COMMON NAME: Tazetta Daffodils
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good variety for Tallahassee. This blower like paper whites has done well in our area since the early 1800's. It is however
more showy and has strong petals and a bright golden-yellow cup. Many are found n the Monticello area. An early winter
bloomer and somewhat tender, it does best in a sheltered spot.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus Division 8 'Chinese Sacred Lily' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Florida Daffodil Society 5/$2.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/10/97 - very brief bloom period in Dec-Jan, not attractive.
(These are listed as FALL bloomers, and slightly frost tender. White petals, gold cup.)
2/7/98 - these were completely overshadowed by the Firespike and red Salvia. I doubt there is enough to save.
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus hybrids
COMMON NAME: Paperwhites
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus hybrids at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
11/30/95 - planted along front edge after several weeks of refrig., started blooming about 12/15.
2/10/97 - a few scraggly leaves, but not attactive at all
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus hybrids 'Salome'
COMMON NAME: Daffodil
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus hybrids 'Salome' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
11/30/95 - planted along new retaining wall after several weeks of refrig. (not sure between Salome & King Alfred)
12/31/95 - Ten plants have started coming up in a 2 X 2 ft area. Turned out to be the Salomes - look like Paper Whites.
3/5/96 - Bloom period was cut short by severe cold. Need to remove bulbs and store after leaves die back.
(these are the white ones with the pale yellow cups)
5/18/98 - no blooms this year, gone
DATE PLANTED: 10/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes 17 cents
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/10/97 - Need to mark these. Just coming up.
5/18/98 - blooms were not noticable this year
3/10/99 - a few plants are blooming now.
3/27/00 - I think these are gone, close out record.
Notes and images for Narcissus hybrids 'Unknown yellow/white'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus hybrids 'Unknown yellow/white'
COMMON NAME: Daffodil
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus hybrids 'Unknown yellow/white' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
11/30/95 - planted along edge of new retaining wall, refrig. since 10/27/95
3/5/96 - all that have bloomed so far are the yellow ones. Very pretty.
(these are probably Salome's)
5/18/98 - no blooms this year, gone
Notes and images for Narcissus sp. 'Minor Monarch'
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus sp. 'Minor Monarch'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Narcissus sp. 'Minor Monarch' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/14/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Dave Layne
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 4 Front center island
Apparently never entered record for this.
2000 summary - plant was identified by John Van Beck. Bloomed in early January. Plants have had a very slow start this
year with small stalks starting in mid December and no blooms as of mid January 2001.
BOTANICAL NAME: Narcissus spp. 'Red Marley'
COMMON NAME: Daffodil
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 14
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow with red center,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3
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:
F & G 11/95 - Article on daffodils.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Narcissus spp. 'Red Marley' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/22/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted along (and behind) retaining wall, spaced in threes, between posts where the tulips were planted. Refrigerated
several weeks before planting. Bloomed very nicely.
12/7/95 - looks like these are coming up again. Is it too early? (turned out to be paperwhites???)
3/5/96 - I'm really confused about this. Maybe they are yet to bloom.
BOTANICAL NAME: Nectaroscordum siculum
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Allium siculum
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: cream & deep rose,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - formerly Allium siculum. Solitary stemmed, bold 4 inchy wide umbells of variable cream and deep rose bell shaped
flowers. Germination temp is 60-65F.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nectaroscordum siculum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 90 seeds $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/7/95 - 6 seed sown
12/31/95 - no germination yet
2/12/96 - no germination
2/18/96 - still no germination
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 90 seeds $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/27/97 - planted control medium
Notes and images for Nemesia fruticans 'Blue Bird'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nemesia fruticans 'Blue Bird'
COMMON NAME: 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: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Nemesia fruticans 'Blue Bird' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.59
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1999 summary - this has turned out to be a wonderful garden plant, once established in moist, well-drained soil.
3/27/00 - Has been blooming profusely all winter long and into spring, blooms continue. The blue one is a bit more vigorous
and showy than the white, but both are wonderful.
2000 summary - declined and died over the summer
Notes and images for Nemesia fruticans 'Compact Innocence'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nemesia fruticans 'Compact Innocence'
COMMON NAME: 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: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Nemesia fruticans 'Compact Innocence' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.59
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1999 summary - this has turned out to be a wonderful garden plant, once established in moist, well-drained soil.
3/27/00 - Has been blooming profusely all winter long and into spring, blooms continue. The blue one is a bit more vigorous
and showy than the white, but both are wonderful.
2000 summary - declined and died over the summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Neomarica gracilis
COMMON NAME: Walking Iris
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: cs, ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Unknown species of Iris received from Jack Walker, white with purple centers.
IMAGES: Click here for first image
THUMBNAIL
or FULL SIZE Click here for second image
THUMBNAIL
or FULL SIZE
Results for Neomarica gracilis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/2/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jack Walker
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
5/2/97 - three blooms since planting, need to identify this.
5/31/97 - Ginni described same as she has in Orlando
6/28/97 - this must be "Walking Iris". Noted some stems have "walked" and started to root.
10/25/97 - healthy and off-shoots are growing
2/7/98 - healthy and thriving here
1999 summary - easy to grow and attractive in light shade.
2000 summary - growing well here
BOTANICAL NAME: Nepeta cataria
COMMON NAME: Catnip
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border or Edging, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Lavender, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Herb, can be used for seasonings or to flavor tea.
GC: This is a lovely perennial with downy gray-green foliage and pale lavender or white flowers. Your cats will love you for
selecting this old-fashioned garden favorite. It's easy to grow and very hardy. In fact, this family of plants has many
other lovely species which offer lovely flowers and handsome foliage and they make good companion plants for many other
border plants.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nepeta cataria at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Purchased from Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Set it in garden, but got stepped on and died.
Notes and images for Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
COMMON NAME: Ornamental Catmint
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Mauve Catmint
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose-pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Medium 24-36 inches, exciting new color for Catmints, Rose-pink tubular flowers show off their contrasting deep
pink calyx.
Thompson & Morgan - lists this cultivar as a speciues of N. grandiflora. Neat forming plants with erect spikes of soft pink
flowers and dark purple calyxes which stay open from dawn to dusk.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
1999 summary - did not survive the summer
NEED CREDIT
BOTANICAL NAME: Nepeta musinii 'Blue Wonder'
COMMON NAME: Ornamental Catmint
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Mauve Catmint
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Edging, Border, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Blue, Lavender, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - This sprawling perennial will self-sow freely so allot some space for it in your garden plan. Lavender
blooms do not last very long but appear in succession and create a lovely effect against the backdrop of the gray-green
foliage while they are in flower. A recommended cultivar is 'Blue Wonder'.
Southern Living Garden Book - does not list this species or cultivar.
Bluestone - larger flowers and a long period of bloom. Foliage more green than grey. Listed for the South.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nepeta musinii 'Blue Wonder' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
1999 summary - did not survive the summer
NEED CREDIT
Notes and images for Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
COMMON NAME: Duff's Sword Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , not applicable
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: division, spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bandings Nursery New Orleans $2.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
7/2/00 - planted out in area 16
2000 summary - I believe this was potted and moved to the greenhouse for the winter.
Notes and images for Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
COMMON NAME: Boston Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lively Plant Sale $6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Large healthy looking plant. Repotted to 3 gallon size.
12/31/95 - several fronds died back, but plant looks healthy with many new croziers coming out.
12/96 - divided into 4 pots and kept in greenhouse
1998 summary - kept several of these divisions going, some on front porch then in greenhouse over winter.
3/20/99 - moved to front porch today.
BOTANICAL NAME: Nephrolepis monstra
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nephrolepis monstra at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cynthia Voorhies-Jordan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 21 Upper left corner
7/2/00 - planted out in area 21
2000 summary - established well but Idid not protect from winter cold.
Notes and images for Nicotiana hybrids 'Breakthrough Mixed'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nicotiana hybrids 'Breakthrough Mixed'
COMMON NAME: Flowering Tobacco
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in mid March to July, remove August to
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Fragrance.
T& M - germination temp is 70F.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nicotiana hybrids 'Breakthrough Mixed' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 150 seeds $1.49
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - 7 seed sown
12/31/95 - very slow to germinate, a few have germinated so far.
2/18/96 - altogether 5 seedlings potted.
3/13/96 - planted in 23
5/9/96 - I think only one of these is growing. It has narrower leaves and is much more compact than the N. alata 'Domino'.
White colored flowers.
6/22/96 - cut back and trying for new blooms
8/10/96 - did not survive summer
DATE PLANTED: 12/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 150 seeds $1.49
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/20/95 - second sowing, 4 pack
altogether 5 seedlings - see other record
Notes and images for Nicotiana hybrids 'Heaven Scent'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nicotiana hybrids 'Heaven Scent'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in mid March to July, remove August to
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Fragrance.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nicotiana hybrids 'Heaven Scent' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee Seeds
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Nicotiana 'Peace Pipe' white colored - Seed planted in garage 2/18/95
Nicotiana 'Metro Hybrid rose' - Seed planted in garage 2/18/95
About 10 of each germinated and survived. Planted in serveral places, but not very strong plants.
Remaining seeds sewn 3/18/95 and have about 6 of Peace Pipe growing.
DATE PLANTED: 5/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Bloomed 4/20/95
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Notes and images for Nicotiana hybrids 'Metro Rose'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nicotiana hybrids 'Metro Rose'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in mid March to July, remove August to
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Fragrance. Dwarf size, drought tolerant.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nicotiana hybrids 'Metro Rose' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/6/95 bugs eating leaves.
DATE PLANTED: 4/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - I got some nice blooms earlier in the summer, but it has now died.
DATE PLANTED: 5/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Bugs are eating the leaves of most of the Nicotiana.
One small plant barely hanging in.
Notes and images for Nicotiana hybrids 'Peace Pipe'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nicotiana hybrids 'Peace Pipe'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in mid March to July, remove August to
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Fragrance. Blooms on overcast days and evenings.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Nicotiana hybrids 'Peace Pipe' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: From Burpee seed.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Plants keep getting trampled by dogs. Only one has survived as of 5/6/95.
8/95 - One plant survived and bloomed. Very large and interesting, but no noticable fragrance.
3/4/96 - appears to have survived, new growth showing in spring.
3/27/96 - planted some seedlings from collected seed alongside
5/6/96 - infested with aphids, sprayed of with water and then applied Dursban
5/14/96 - starting to bloom, thru 5/28/96
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*One survived winter. Seed was collected from this one.
*5/18/96 - starting to bloom
2/10/97 - these seem to get a lot of damage by bugs. Need to watch carefully this year.
5/31/97 - blooming, but not as tall as sunnier area
DATE PLANTED: 12/31/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed collected
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - collected seed from plant in front island. Lots of seed, but will it grow true to form? Worth a try.
12/31/95 - seed sown very thickly, and that may be a problem. It has started germinating very well in less than a week.
1/25/96 - I have nearly two full trays started now. Doing well.
2/18/96 - 36 seedlings in cold frame, additional 27 + in greenhouse. I sure got plenty of these!
2/26/96 - planted in 16
3/18/96 - March 9th freeze got them, planted some more seedlings
5/6/96 - sprayed Dursban for aphids
5/18/96 - Started blooming, continued thru 6/22/96
6/22/96 - cut back tops
DATE PLANTED: 4/17/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed collected from last year
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*5/18/96 - started blooming, bloomed well, but heavy rain knocked it over and very untidy looking.
*6/22/96 - cut back tops
*8/10/96 - these are about done for this year.
2/23/97 - about 4 large healthy plants growing now
4/26/97 - heavilly infested with aphids, sprayed with Safer soap and wash off aphids. Blooming well, continuing through
July
8/22/97 - removed plants
BOTANICAL NAME: Nicotiana sylvestris
COMMON NAME: Flowering Tobacco
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Shade, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. A tall and graceful plant which is filled with clusters of white, star-shaped flowers during
the day, unlike its cousin, N. alata, which blooms at night. These flowers are also fragrant and create a fine form and
texture for the mixed border. Leaves are lyre-shaped. Seeds will need light to germinate. All species in this genus are
thought to contain narcotic poisons.
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Results for Nicotiana sylvestris at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Merilyn - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
Notes and images for Nicotiana x alata 'Domino Mixed'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nicotiana x alata 'Domino Mixed'
COMMON NAME: Flowering Tobacco
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, pink, white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: N FL- plant in mid March to July, remove August to
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Fragrance.
T & M - germination temp 70-75F.
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Results for Nicotiana x alata 'Domino Mixed' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 100 seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - 7 seed sown, first germination in 8 days.
12/31/95 - not a lot of germination.
2/18/96 - altogether 8 seedlings
3/13/96 - planted in 23
4/9/96 - two plants have started blooming, one in a cranberry color and the other a cream color, others blooming very
profusely, white, cranberry, and pink
6/22/96 - cut it back hoping for re-bloom
DATE PLANTED: 12/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 100 seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/20/95 - second sowing, 4 pack
2/18/96 - altogether 8 plants - see other record.
DATE PLANTED: 4/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
'Salmon Pink' - see how these compare with the seed started plants.
5/9/96 - growing well and blooming
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 2/89
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/2/97 - starting to bloom
Notes and images for Nierembergia frutescens 'Purple Robe'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nierembergia frutescens 'Purple Robe'
COMMON NAME: Cupflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6 - 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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, cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. Sometimes grown as annuals in northern areas. Plant in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
Profuse, cup-shaped violet to violet-blue flowers in summer and early autumn. One of the prettiest and most reliable blue
summer flowers. Keep flowers clipped for continuous bloom. Easy to grow. Shade lightly in hot regions. Cut back drastically
to encourage compact, mounded growth for next season. 'Purple Robe' is pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/6/96 - blooming nicely, continued thru summer
DATE PLANTED: 10/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 89 cent 2/pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/10/99 - very healthy, should be great bloomers in warmer weather
4/16/99 - absolutely covered wth flowers - beautiful
1999 summary - one plant managed to survive all through the summer.
Notes and images for Nierembergia hippomanica 'Mont Blanc'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nierembergia hippomanica 'Mont Blanc'
COMMON NAME: Cupflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6 - 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. Sometimes grown as annuals in northern areas. Plant in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
Profuse, cup-shaped violet to violet-blue flowers in summer and early autumn. One of the prettiest and most reliable blue
summer flowers. Keep flowers clipped for continuous bloom. Easy to grow. Shade lightly in hot regions. Cut back drastically
to encourage compact, mounded growth for next season. 'Purple Robe' is pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent two pack
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - Grew and bloomed well until mid summer, then died back.
*3/5/96 - no sign yet
*4/1/96 - no sign yet, probably died in summer heat
*4/27/96 - replaced with 2 new ones from Tallahassee Nurseries
*5/6/96 - blooming nicely, continued thru summer, then died out
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee Seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Planted several seedlings, but they did not make it.
Notes and images for Nierembergia hippomanica violacea
BOTANICAL NAME: Nierembergia hippomanica violacea
COMMON NAME: Cupflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Compact, Round, Border, Edging, Rock Garden, Container
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, sandy
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. Sometimes grown as annuals in northern areas. Plant in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
Profuse, cup-shaped violet to violet-blue flowers in summer and early autumn. One of the prettiest and most reliable blue
summer flowers. Keep flowers clipped for continuous bloom. Easy to grow. Shade lightly in hot regions. Cut back drastically
to encourage compact, mounded growth for next season. 'Purple Robe' is pictured.
Lawrence- a half hardy perennial, not long lived. Easy to grow from seed. Likes full sun and a dry sandy soil.
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Results for Nierembergia hippomanica violacea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed 'Mont Blanc assortment'
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*3/18/95 - Seed sown, good germination. Two trays growing and looking good
*10/1/95 - only one or two plants left. Did not survive summer heat.
BOTANICAL NAME: Nierembergia rivularis
COMMON NAME: Cupflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6 - 10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
DICTIONARY - 2 to 3 inch mat forming, white cup shaped flowers, rocky perennial, needs some moisture.
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Results for Nierembergia rivularis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pack
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - Grew and bloomed well until mid summer, then died back.
DUPLICATE RECORD
Notes and images for Nymphacea hybrid 'Attraction'
BOTANICAL NAME: Nymphacea hybrid 'Attraction'
COMMON NAME: Water Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: garnet-red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Aquatic, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
WATER GARDENS - cultivated by Marliac. largest hardy water lily, 8-10 in, semi-double flowers, slightly fragrant, blooms
freely even in South, prefers full sun but will tolerate part sun.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahasee Nurseries $29.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 14 Pond
8/25/96 - I had a couple of nice blooms in mid July, but nothing since and the growth slowed down a lot.
10/29/96 - area getting much less sun, and only one small pad is evident now
8/23/97 - added fertilizer late spring and got several blooms in July
2/7/98 - not growing very well but still alive
1999 summary - still alive but not enough sun to bloom reliably.
2000 summary - not thriving due to lack of sun here, but bloomed briefly in early May
BOTANICAL NAME: Ocimum basilicum
COMMON NAME: Sweet Basil
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Sweet Basil comes in many interesting varieties and is one of the most popular culinary herbs in cultivation. It has a wide
range of uses, but is traditionally used in dishes of Mediterranean-styled food. The flavor of fresh basil can best be
preserved by freezing, combining with olive oil or marinating in a wine vinegar. Once the basil leaves have dried, they have
a different and milder flavor. When harvesting, wash and drain your leaves with care as they may bruise easily. Regarding
cultivation, Basils like a hot, sunny environment with fertile, well-drained soil. If your temperature becomes cooler than 40
degrees, you will need to cover your plants to prevent discoloration of the leaves. Deadhead blooms as they appear. This
will help to prolong and stimulate plant growth.
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Results for Ocimum basilicum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Karen bought
Results for Odontonema strictum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/13/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
10/29/96 - blooming just a little
4/11/97 - coming back from frost damage
8/23/97 - large and vigorous growth but no blooms yet this year 9/19/97 - blooming heavilly now
10/26/97 - blooms continuing, hummers love it
2/7/98 - this is a wonderful plant and combines very nicely with the Salvia miniata, Lobelia cardinalis and red Impatiens.
Still healthy and green due to our mild winter this year.
1998 summary - fantastic again this year.
1999 summary - bloomed in late fall again this year.
2000 summary - another great year for this plant, the hummers love it.
Notes and images for Odontonema strictum 'pinkish purple'
BOTANICAL NAME: Odontonema strictum 'pinkish purple'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Odontonema strictum 'pinkish purple' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/15/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
Notes and images for Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou'
BOTANICAL NAME: Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou'
COMMON NAME: Mexican Evening Primrose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose-pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Dry, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Spreads with underground runners. Easy, invasive, . Big 2 ich rose-pink flowers all summer.
RODALE - Calls it the Mexican Rose. A short-lived perennial blooming the first year with four petalled rose-pink flowers on
top of slender 6 in stems.
Lawrence- should be planted only where they can be controlled or where nothing else will grow.
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Results for Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - Bloomed a little shortly after planting. Has spread invasively, just as indicated by Siskiyou. Need to relocate
this where is will not overtake the RG.
*10/1/95 - Removed plant from RG and very carefully sifted through the soil to remove as much of the roots as possible.
Relocated to front yard in area with more shade and competition from Oak roots. Now let's see what happens.
*12/7/95 - seems to be surviving in its new home, and still in the RG between the rocks.
*3/5/96 - can't kill it.
*3/27/96 - pulled up every piece I could find and transplanted to area 20, but I still have noticed two of them coming up.
*5/14/96 - no longer evident
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cutting
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/13/96 - planted in 20, next to tree. Watch this spread!
3/17/96 - also moved in lots of divisions from the original plant that I moved from RG to area 21, and now here
4/1/96 - seems to have taken hold just fine
4/18/96 - these little sprigs are now 4 to 6 inches high and there are a couple of very pretty blooms. Within a week later
they are blooming very well, continued through 5/28/96
8/10/96 - not sure it it is still here
Give up on these
BOTANICAL NAME: Oenothera fruticosa
COMMON NAME: Evening Primrose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Common Sundrops
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Border, Rock Garden, Fragrance, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 5-6, acid, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
WILSON - Good groundcover, showy and spreading.
GC: A sweetly scented flower in varying shades of yellow is the appeal of this perennial. Foliage is a medium to gray-green.
Will tolerate dry soil, but will perform best in rich soil that is well-drained. Grow in full sun or partial shade.
SE WILDFLOWERS - Similar to O tetragona, but hairs are always present on capsule and are slightly ascending to
appressed-ascending. Common Florida to Mississippi, found in dry to wet, often rocky places.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Oenothera fruticosa, (Sundrops). Day blooming native, about 15" tall, with loads of yellow
flowers during spring and early summer. May be cut to ground after flowering. Full sun and well drained soil. Eastern U.S.
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Results for Oenothera fruticosa at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - This deteriorated somewhat through the summer, but still alive. Apparently will only bloom in spring.
3/5/96 - lots of fresh new growth
5/6/96 - started blooming and very pretty, continued thru 5/18/96
2/10/97 - there was one very small plant barely living. Moved it to area 7 where it is doing better.
3/13/97 - starting new growth
3/26/97 - coming back strong and starting to bloom
4/11/97 - profuse blooms, very pretty, continued sporatically thru 5/18/97, then came back with profuse blooms again thru
6/9/97.
7/19/97 - has continued to bloom sporatically, very nice, took cuttings
8/22/97 - this has been a great plant this year with continued sporatic blooming through the summer. Cuttings have worked
too.
10/24/97 - plant declined, cut back almost to the ground
2/14/98 - potted up lots of divisions and cuttings.
4/19/98 - one plant still alive and blooming
3/10/99 - cannot tell if I still have these alive.
Notes and images for Oenothera tetragona 'Summer Solstice'
BOTANICAL NAME: Oenothera tetragona 'Summer Solstice'
COMMON NAME: Sundrop
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , '6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
According to Univ. of Vermont, this cultivar is from O. fruticosa, not O. tetragona.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
5/24/98 - blooming
3/10/99 - lost track of these. Will have to wait to see if they are still alive.
10/7/99 - Bluestone replacements planted in area 7
9/29/00 - Two died, replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in trough garden , T72
2000 summary - well established
Notes and images for Omphalodes cappadocica 'Lilac Mist'
BOTANICAL NAME: Omphalodes cappadocica 'Lilac Mist'
COMMON NAME: Forget-Me-Not
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Blue Eyed Mary, Navelwort
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lilac Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
WHITE FLOWER - from England, bi-color (white and blue) flowers in April and May. Prefer moist woodsy soil in shade.
LAWRENCE - mentions O. verna, light shade, rocky soil with some leaf mold.
SCHENK - does not list for South. long lived perennial, easy in moist soil and part shade. slow spreading.
DICTIONARY - pic #114, from Asia Minor and S. Turkey. does best in semi-shade in rather peaty soil.
EXPERT - another common name is Navelwort. roots require humous.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: White Flower Farms $14.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/4/97 - 6-8 inches. Planted in area 21. Needs moist humousy soil in shade. (Note: White Flower sent wrong plant - 'Lilac
Mist' in lieu of 'Starry Eyes'. To credit account)
8/28/97 - this has been healthy through the summer
10/30/97 - still healthy, looking forward to spring bloom
2/14/98 - great looking clump, healthy, should have nice blooms in spring.
3/31/98 - has been blooming well but tiny and not showy at all.
5/18/98 - healthy plant but blooms were tiny and inconspicuous.
1998 summary - did not make it through the summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Onoclea sensibilis
COMMON NAME: Sensitive Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , not applicable
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, wet, rich, humusy
Propagation: division, spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
DIGEST - Suitable anywhere, Dimorphic fronds, green fronds shrivel at first frost, deciduous, hardy.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/1/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: From spore
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
4/11/97 - coming back from dormancy and growing well here
10/26/97 - cut back from dry weather, now thriving
4/12/98 - back from dormancy
1998 summary - a very nice fern for ornamental use in the garden, so long as you don't mind the bare spot in winter.
1999 summary - a great looking fern, goes dormant at first sign of frost.
2000 summary - ditto for year 2000
BOTANICAL NAME: Ophiopogon japonicus
COMMON NAME: Mondo Grass
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Dwarf Lilyturf
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Border, Shade, Edging, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich,
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Listed by Marshall as a groundcover for shade. GC: The dark green, glossy foliage and iridiscent blue-black berries of this
evergreen perennial are an irresistible combination for many warm climate gardeners. A lovely border or edging plant for a
formal garden or a natural landcape, this versatile clump-forming plant is at home in just about any setting. Soil should be
well cultivated and well-drained. Part to full shade is the preferred exposure for this plant.
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Results for Ophiopogon japonicus at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Connie Bertsok
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
12/7/95 - it has spread nicely.
3/5/96 - healthy
1998 summary - very healthy and vigorous, slowly has spread to make a nice "shag" carpet. Took divisions to edge the top of
the trough garden.
1999 summary - has really taken off now. Nice border grass.
2000 summary - ditto
BOTANICAL NAME: Ophiopogon spp. 'miniature'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Mondo Grass
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moist, Rich, Moderately Rich,
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Ophiopogon spp. 'miniature' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
3/27/97 - area 13
2/7/98 - nice neat clump
1999 summary - slow spreading, makes a nice low edging
2000 summary - continued it slow controlled spread
BOTANICAL NAME: Origanum heracleoticum
COMMON NAME: Greek Oregano
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Stronger pepper flavor than standard oregano. Tender perennial herb.
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Results for Origanum heracleoticum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Karen purchased
Notes and images for Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
BOTANICAL NAME: Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
COMMON NAME: Ornamental Oregano
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 16
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark red-violet,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8, 9, 10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, LS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, dry, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - a bountiful bloomer. Masses of multiple, dark-reddish-violet flowers in late summer into autumn. Leaves also
have a reddish tint and gradually turn purple as summer ends. Attractive to butterflies.
Southern Living Garden Book - lists 'Herrenhausen' as a cultivar of O. laevigatum. Sprawling, arching plant with stems
rooting at joints, branching clusters of lilac-pink flowers, purplish leaves in cool seasons.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/20/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone - for field testing
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
planted in cutting garden. (see Leon Co trial garden record for same plant)
5/31/97 - growing well, looking healthy
7/17/97 - one plant died and one is not too healthy looking.
9/14/97 - there is some still alive now
2/14/98 - healthy
1998 summary - declined and disappeared.
Bluestone replacement on order
3/17/99 - planted in herb garden
1999 summary - not showy or particularly useful as a garden ornamental
2000 summary - moved to the sunnier area out front, did not perform well here.
BOTANICAL NAME: Origanum vulgare
COMMON NAME: Oregano
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Wild Marjoram
TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Culinary, Border, Edging, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Medium
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, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A hardy perennial with great culinary value as well as an appealing growth habit. Will spread to form an attractive mat of
lush, green foliage. Leaves can be used dried or fresh in a large variety of foods including sauces, cheese dishes, pasta and
pizza. Makes an excellent groundcover and is perennial in mild climates. Mulch your plants with 2 to 3 inches of straw to
overwinter.
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Results for Origanum vulgare at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Notes and images for Orthosiphon stamineus 'White'
BOTANICAL NAME: Orthosiphon stamineus 'White'
COMMON NAME: Cats Whiskers
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Orthosiphon stamineus 'White' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/3/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Note that trial garden it was vigorous grower and needs more space than I have given it.
*7/8/96 - moved to back of this area
*8/10/96 - very nice white blooms, contined through fall
*10/29/96 - grew repidly and made very attractive flowers. Need to pot up for winter.
12/96 - took cuttings and potted up
3/16/97 - planted out in area 8
6/23/97 - starting to bloom
8/22/97 - continuing to bloom nicely - a good plant for here
10/24/97 - healthy and continuous blooms all summer and into fall
2/14/98 - cut back to ground
4/19/98 - cuttings are still good, but parent plants were removed. Need to plant some of the cuttings somewhere
3/10/99 - took cuttings, but I think I might still have some life here
3/27/99 - cuttings potted up, plants moved to area 6
3/8/00 - two plants in greenhouse moved to area 6
2000 summary - declined and died over the summer, overshadowed by large gingers.
Results for Oxalis braziliensis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/24/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
Divided into 5 clumps
3/31/98 - blooming when planted
7/27/98 - these did not fare well in the hot dry weather
1998 summary - this was a pretty Oxalis, but it died back over the summer.
3/10/99 - has revived and starting to bloom
4/2/99 - blooming well, but overall look is not very attractive, foliage looks unkempt and ratty.
1999 summary - short bloom time and foliage died out in summer but has returned in spring
3/27/00 - spectacular blooms now
2000 summary - as ususal, this died back in summer after a brief period of pretty blooms and foliage.
BOTANICAL NAME: Oxalis crassipes 'Rosea'
COMMON NAME: Strawberry Oxalis
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8
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 to slightly asid, well drained, average
Propagation: tubers
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Prolific grower and bloomer with rose-pink flowers and clover-like leaves. Does well in shade.
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Results for Oxalis crassipes 'Rosea' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone - for field testing
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
4/11/97 - a few small blooms starting, growing well, blooming profusely through June
8/28/97 - declined severely during the summer, barely anything left now.
10/30/97 - it is coming beck strong now, apparently cannot take the summer heat
2/14/98 - had some very pretty blooms a few weeks ago, as with other Oxalis, leaves start looking ratty after a while.
3/31/98 - great flowers
9/18/98 - declined severly over the summer, Bluestone replaced
1998 summary - a really great looking Oxalis in cool weather, forms a neat clump with very showy pink flowers. Does not do
well in summer heat.
1999 summary - moved this to Area 1 and it disappeared over the summer. Slow return in cooler weather
3/27/00 - starting to bloom, this plant looks untidy, almost weedy compared to O. braziliensis.
2000 summary - poor performance this year
BOTANICAL NAME: Oxalis floribunda
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: light pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , ??
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral to slightly asid, well drained, average
Propagation: tubers
REFERENCE NOTES:
S & S lists this species of Oxalis from Chile, which may be similar to O. regnellii. Requires very little water and may
become invasive.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Oxalis floribunda at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jean Ellinor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not sure about the species. Has pinkish colored flowers. Is not doing well as of 5/6/95.
10/1/95 - This one is not showing any signs of life.
3/5/96 - no sign of life
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Karen had several pots of oxalis, but not sure which species. Karen said John Reynolds brought the original bulbs down from
Maine (Ca 1975?).
12/7/95 - these are growing well in several places around the house.
BOTANICAL NAME: Oxalis regnellii
COMMON NAME: Wood Sorrel
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: light pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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, well drained, average
Propagation: tubers
REFERENCE NOTES:
Niche Gardens lists this as a new plant, which they received from South America. The leaves are a luminous purple with light
purple center, arranged like three triangular leaflets. Flowers are light pink with darker pink veins and last from spring
to a hard frost. This sounds like an interesting plant well worth the risk of $6.00 for the quart size. I did not find this
species in any of my plant references, but several other species of Oxalis are fast spreading and invasive, so I need to be
careful about placement of this plant.
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Results for Oxalis regnellii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/14/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jean Ellinor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Plant was not labelled, but was identical to description in Niche Gardens catalog. Started out okay, but has deteriorated
as of 5/6/95.
9/95 - plant has dissappeared, but I have not dug it up yet. Hopefully, the tubers are still there and it will come back.
10/1/95 - Purple leaves of this plant are still healthy, the other Oxalis is gone.
3/5/96 - small leaves starting to emerge
3/27/96 - slowly coming back, one flower
3/31/96 - moved this from area 7 to area 8 next to the one I bought. this is a duplicate record now.
DATE PLANTED: 4/14/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens $6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 24 Right of main path
*9/95 - This had beautiful pink blooms in late spring and early summer. It is still doing fine as of now, although no
longer blooming.
*3/5/96 - just started new growth
*3/31/96 - moved the other one from Jean Ellinor next to this one. Both are blooming a little, continued blooming thru
5/20/96
*10/19/96 - They have been blooming sporatically since late summer. Looking healthy.
3/2/97 - blooming a bit now
8/28/97 - a few have come up again
10/30/97 - these are looking nice now, lots of fresh leaves
2/14/98 - a few blooms off and on
1998 summary - appear only in cool weather.
5/8/99 - blooming, healthy looking
1999 summary - Leaves and foliage look best in spring and fall.
BOTANICAL NAME: Oxalis stricta
COMMON NAME: Yellow Wood Sorrel
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: tubers
REFERENCE NOTES:
Perennial found in woods, waste places, Fla into Texas
IMAGES: None available
Results for Oxalis stricta at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Pine Mountain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - It died in mid-summer, unless there's something still there.
3/27/96 - signs of new life
4/18/96 - starting to bloom, bloomed only a short time
BOTANICAL NAME: Oxalis violacea
COMMON NAME: Violet Wood Sorrel
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: violet, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: tubers
REFERENCE NOTES:
Perennial found in woods, waste places, Fla into Texas
IMAGES: None available
Results for Oxalis violacea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Pine Mountain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - It died in mid-summer, unless there's something still there.
3/27/96 - new life
4/18/96 - starting to bloom, bloomed only a short time
