BOTANICAL NAME: Phaius tankervilliae
COMMON NAME: Nun's Orchid
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Greenhouse, Container, Indoors
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Brown, Silver, Pink, White, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 10 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A terrestrial orchid which bears tall spikes of silvery-brown blooms. The leaves can grow to be 2 feet long and are a deep
green. These plants are quite distinctive and lend an elegance to their environment, be it a greenhouse, a sunny window or
the tropical border. They will need protection from the full sun in summer as they can become scorched. In cooler seasons and
climates they will enjoy some full sun. They prefer a rich soil, enhanced with leaf mold that is very well-drained.
Nun's Orchid. Of the 50 or so species in this genus, only this one is likely to be seen. A large terrestrial orchid, it is
native over a wide range from China to Australia, and plants from the northern regions can withstand temperatures down to 40
degrees F (5 degrees C), possibly lower. In fact, although in general the plants like warm to intermediate temperatures,
they need a period of winter chilling to bloom satisfactorily. During that time they need little water. Pseudobulbs to
3 inches tall support two to four large (1-3 foot), heavily pleated evergreen leaves. Flower spikes to 4 feet tall arise
from the base of the pseudobulbs and carry up to 20 fragrant, 4- to 5-inch brownish red flowers with a white lip. Bloom is
in spring. Grow this orchid in a rich, loose, soil-based mix with a high organic content. In the deep South and Southern
California, plants can grow outdoors. Elsewhere they can spend the summer outside in light shade.
Hope the above is helpful to you and that your orchid grows to be a
beautiful, showy plant. Bye now, Luz Maria
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Results for Phaius tankervilliae at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Luz Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
2000 summary - moved to the greenhouse in the winter, did not bloom
Notes and images for Phalaenopsis X Phalaenopsis walaboushi '('Grand City' X 'White Malix')'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phalaenopsis X Phalaenopsis walaboushi '('Grand City' X 'White
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:
Phalaenopsis ('Grand City' X 'White Malix') X Phalaenopsis walaboushi
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'('Grand City' X 'White Malix')'
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Merilyn W. Crain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Potted up and placed on front porch
Results for Phalaris arundinacea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
11/7/98 - growing well
4/16/99 - moved from T73 ot T74 and divided, potted up divisions
9/24/99 - has not thrived here in poorer soil
3/27/00 - wow, did this ever come back strong! And beautiful, bright white and green variegation. A nice patch.
2000 summary - looks good in cool weather in spring but declined in dry weather in summer.
Notes and images for Philodendrum scandens oxycardium
BOTANICAL NAME: Philodendrum scandens oxycardium
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Philodendrum cordatum
TYPE PLANT: houseplant
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to n/a
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: 45-75
LIGHT PREFERENCE: low
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Philodendrum scandens oxycardium at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tommy
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox divaricata
COMMON NAME: Wild Blue Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Blue Woodland Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Wildflower/Meadow, Naturalizer, Edging
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender-blue or white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly alkaline, well drained, rich, humusy
Propagation: divide after flowering, or start cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Occasionally found in FL in rich deciduous woods. Dictionary- for the front of a border or on the rock garden in well
drained moist soil and partial shade. Fragrant flowers. Spreads quickly if planted in rich soil. GC: As an edging plant
for a moist, well-drained and partially shaded garden, this species of phlox is ideal. Slowly spreads to fill an area with
its dark green foliage and fragrant blue blooms which appear in spring. The flower colors vary according to the cultivar
chosen and range from white to a deep, dark blue. Niche recommends it for zones 4 to 8, and offers at $5.50 quart size.
They sell the variety 'barbs choice' which they describe as having flowers with an especially clear blue color and a sweet
fragrance.
BLUESTONE- variety 'Chatahooche' has blue flowers with maroon centers, P. divaricata hybrid.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Phlox divaricata : POLEMONIACEAE, (Blue Woodland Phlox). Sublime achiever of early spring.
Light blue 1" flowers cover the 12" plants for weeks. Full sun, if the soil is moist, but probably best in partial shade. Our
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DATE PLANTED: 8/27/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Seems to be growing well. need to start cuttings in the spring after it flowers.
1995 - It has spread very well and has been blooming since early March. Profuse blooms. Took cuttings 4/5/95. 5/1/95
pulled up second plant and divided - total of 20+ plants being propagated.
DATE PLANTED: 5/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
3/4/96 - started blooming, has been blooming profusely, very pretty, still blooming through 5/1/96
1998 summary - not the best location, choked with tree roots, but this plant will grow here.
1999 summary - another good year, problem free plant for wooded area, blooming in spring.
2000 summary - not as prolific blooming this year as in the past
DATE PLANTED: 8/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 21 Upper left corner
3/5/96 - these have become pretty well established but no blooms yet.
3/17/96 - blooming now - profuse and beautiful blooms through 4/30/96
10/29/96 - healthy growth during the summer
3/2/97 - starting to bloom
moved them all from area 16 to Area 21
2/14/98 - sporatic blooms
1998 summary - good spring bloomer.
1999 summary - fantastic plant for the shady garden.
2000 summary - not showy this year
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
Not clear about planting date.
6/9/97 - some of this was crowded by Strawberry Begonias. I removed some divisions and replanted.
8/22/97 - looking healthy, new transplants doing well
10/21/97 - looking good
3/7/98 - they have been blooming for several weeks
3/31/98 - absolutely fantastic this year, bloomed until mid April
1998 summary - Another excellent shade plant for this area. Problem free and prolific bloomer in the spring.
7/19/99 - not quite as showy this year as in past years, bloomed for about a month in early spring.
1999 summary - healthy
2000 summary - not as pretty a display as in years past
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox divaricata 'Dirgo Ice'
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: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
10/7/99 - planted in area 27
3/27/00 - plant does not seem to be thriving and has not bloomed
9/29/00 - all three died, replacement plants received from Bluestone, replanted in Area 27
Notes and images for Phlox divaricata 'Fuller's White'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox divaricata 'Fuller's White'
COMMON NAME: Wild Blue Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Blue Woodland Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender-blue or white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly alkaline, well drained, rich, humusy
Propagation: divide after flowering, or start cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Low semi-creeping plants with large clusters of white flowers. Very nice foliage.
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Results for Phlox divaricata 'Fuller's White' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
3/19/98 - Planted one in T57
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - only in fair condition now
3/10/99 - moved to T58
7/23/99 - did not survive
10/7/99 - replacements planted in area 27
3/27/00 - plant is barely surviving and has not bloomed.
2000 summary - still alive
Notes and images for Phlox divaricata 'Loddon Grove'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox divaricata 'Loddon Grove'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue,
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 Phlox divaricata 'Loddon Grove' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$9.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
10/7/99 - note correct name is Lodden, not London, planted in area 27
3/27/00 - plants is barely surviving and has not bloomed.
2000 summary - still alive
Notes and images for Phlox divaricata (subsp laphamii) 'Chattahoochee'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox divaricata (subsp laphamii) 'Chattahoochee'
COMMON NAME: Wild Blue Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Blue Woodland Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender-blue or white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly alkaline, well drained, rich, humusy
Propagation: divide after flowering, or start cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Occasionally found in FL in rich deciduous woods. Dictionary- for the front of a border or on the rock garden in well
drained moist soil and partial shade. Fragrant flowers. Spreads quickly if planted in rich soil. GC: As an edging plant
for a moist, well-drained and partially shaded garden, this species of phlox is ideal. Slowly spreads to fill an area with
its dark green foliage and fragrant blue blooms which appear in spring. The flower colors vary according to the cultivar
chosen and range from white to a deep, dark blue. Niche recommends it for zones 4 to 8, and offers at $5.50 quart size.
They sell the variety 'barbs choice' which they describe as having flowers with an especially clear blue color and a sweet
fragrance.
BLUESTONE- variety 'Chatahooche' has blue flowers with maroon centers, P. divaricata hybrid.
NATIVE - 'Chattahoochee' is a cultivar of spp. P. laphamii from the calcareous river bluffs along the Apalachicola River near
the town of Chattahootchee, FL and is available in the nursery trade. Masses of this var are breathtaking especially when
seen in the wild.
HORTICULTURE FEB 98 -
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'Chattahoochee'
DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75 'Chatahoochie'
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Some small blooms shortly after planting.
10/1/95 - I have taken some divisions and cuttings. Doing okay here.
3/5/96 - Beautiful blooms now. A bit lighter blue than species.
4/18/96 - still blooming, pretty but not as tall as the species. The blooms stay closer to the ground. Still blooming
thru 5/12/96
10/24/97 - not sure how much of this is left, did not track it this year
3/11/99 - I believe some of the original is still living here.
4/9/99 - removed and potted up pieces to greenhouse.
1999 summary - planted out in area 21. Not really able to distinguish from regular P. divaricata.
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
Not clear about planting date.
6/9/97 - not sure how to distinquish this from the P. divaricata, but there are two plants with pencil-thick woody stems and
upright growth. Must be the ones.
10/21/97 - at least one of these remains
2/8/98 - looks like two of them... they are more erect and woody than the species.
3/7/98 - have been blooming
3/31/98 - hard to distinguish 'Chattahoochee' from the species.
1998 summary - remained healthy through the summer.
7/19/99 - doing well
1999 summary - great plant, bloomed and stayed healthy
2000 summary - hard to distinguish this from the other P. divar.
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox glaberrima 'Triflora'
COMMON NAME: Smooth Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender-pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, well drained, rich, humusy
Propagation: divide after flowering, or start cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Similar to Carolina Phlox. Full sun to shade.
WeDu - sun to light shade, narrower leaves than P. carolina, more compact flowers, 2-3 ft. Triflora is the subspecies.
WILDFLOWERS OF SOUTHEAST - to 1.5 meters tall, occasional, moist or wet places in woods, meadows, piedmont of Georgia and
widespread north and west. Flowers April to August.
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Results for Phlox glaberrima 'Triflora' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/20/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
18-24, light shade, moist soil. area 7, was root bound
4/26/97 - starting to bloom, dark lavender, very sporatic blooms continiued thru 5/18/97
7/19/97 - healthy growth through the heat and wet
8/22/97 - and it continues to grow well here
10/24/97 - healthy and spreading, very nice
2/14/98 - there were a few sparse blooms, looks healthy
3/31/98 - no blooms, hopefully a little later in the season.
5/18/98 - finally blooming, pretty pink but plain looking
1998 summary - somewhat of a disappointment. Very healthy and problem free, spreading to cover an area, but few blooms. I
moved some down the the trough garden area.
1999 summary - dwindling away and does not bloom.
2000 summary - a few still living but not a very good plant, few if any flowers from this.
DATE PLANTED: 10/7/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
planted some divisions in trough garden, T72
7/23/99 - this plant really likes its new home. Did not bloom much this year but spread well and foliage looks great.
9/24/99 - fair condition, some foliage died back
3/27/00 - still alive but has not bloomed
2000 summary - removed from this area, this has not been a very impressive Phlox
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox maculata 'Alpha'
COMMON NAME: Spotted Phlox, Wild Sweet William
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Pink, Lavender, Purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Upright perennial which is appreciated for its pink or lavender flowers and attractive oval-leaved foliage. Grows to a height
of about 3 feet and makes a good choice for the middle of the perennial border. Pests can be a problem but are easily
controlled with miticides. To help control mildew, apply fungicide around mid-June and re-apply from 10 to 14 days after
that. Phlox maculata is more resistant to mildew than most species of Phlox. 'Miss Lingard' and 'Rosalinde' are recommended
cultivars.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$9.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
10/7/99 - planted in area 7
3/27/00 - these bloomed in late winter but were not at all attractive. Tall leafless stalk with a few flowers on top.
9/29/00 - 3 replacement plants received from Bluestone, replanted in Area 7
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox paniculata
COMMON NAME: Garden Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Summer Phlox. Border Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Fragrance, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, well drained, rich humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant Mar-Apr, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
Gets some powdery mildew on leaves, but seems to tolerate it. GC: Rich, fragrant blooms are the hallmark of these
summer-flowering perennials. They are not only excellent for the cutting bed, but will also fill your house with their sweet
perfume. Don't allow your phlox to self-sow or the blooms will return to their original magenta color. Niche Gardens sells a
mildew resistant variety, 'David', for $6.00 quart. They recommend a sunny location, zones 3 to 9.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/18/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Bros. Nurseries $4.50 each (2 gal)
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted in planter bench.
9/95 - These bloomed very nicely, but constantly attacked by fungus.
10/1/95 - Moved to area 12 after blooms completed and replaced with mums in planter bench.
3/5/96 - appears to be some new growth
4/1/96 - new healthy growth
6/23/96 - starting to bloom, continued thru the summer, little evidence of fungus in this location.
10/29/96 - very healthy looking here, no fungus problem
8/23/97 - noticed a few blooms earlier this summer
4/12/98 - new growth, still alive
Notes and images for Phlox paniculata 'Goodwood Plantation'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox paniculata 'Goodwood Plantation'
COMMON NAME: Garden Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Summer Phlox. Border Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, white, red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, well drained, rich humusy
Propagation: N FL- plant Mar-Apr, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
This Phlox paniculata is an unknown cultivar, donated by Moffie Biefenmeyer from Vero Beach. It has done very well at
Goodwood.
Gets some powdery mildew on leaves, but seems to tolerate it. GC: Rich, fragrant blooms are the hallmark of these
summer-flowering perennials. They are not only excellent for the cutting bed, but will also fill your house with their sweet
perfume. Don't allow your phlox to self-sow or the blooms will return to their original magenta color. Niche Gardens sells a
mildew resistant variety, 'David', for $6.00 quart. They recommend a sunny location, zones 3 to 9.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Goodwood plant sale $4
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
7/19/99 - bloomed well several weeks ago. Had powdery mildew in drier weather but looking healthy now.
9/24/99 - repeat blooms in the summer, does not stay upright
1999 summary - a bit of a disappointment, has not been as attractive and showy as I expected.
2000 summary - I believe this died out, in this planting.
Notes and images for Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'
COMMON NAME: Creeping Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Tufted Creeping Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, well drained, rich humusy
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - An attractive woodland groundcover alone or in mass. Flowers in May on short erect stems with light green
leaves. Perennial Plant Assoc Plant of the Year 1990. Select a location that is not always wet or does not dry out
completely and you will enjoy masses of carefree flowers. 'Blue Ridge' has large soft-blue flowers over very low compact
tufts of leaves. The flower heads resemble Garden Phlox.
Southern Living Garden Book - does well in dry shade, prefers light shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted two in T35
8/23/98 - fair condition, chlorotic looking
11/7/98 - did not survive
Bluestone replacement on order
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
4/17/99 - bloomed for a short time after planting.
1999 summary - did not survive here.
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Notes and images for Phlox stolonifera 'Pink Ridge'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox stolonifera 'Pink Ridge'
COMMON NAME: Creeping Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Tufted Creeping Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, well drained, rich humusy
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - An attractive woodland groundcover alone or in mass. Flowers in May on short erect stems with light green
leaves. Perennial Plant Assoc Plant of the Year 1990. Select a location that is not always wet or does not dry out
completely and you will enjoy masses of carefree flowers.
'Pink Ridge' A pink selection, strong grower
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted one in T58
8/23/98 - fair condition
11/7/98 - fair
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Notes and images for Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'
COMMON NAME: Creeping Phlox
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Tufted Creeping Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, well drained, rich humusy
Propagation: division in spring or fall
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BLUESTONE - An attractive woodland groundcover alone or in mass. Flowers in May on short erect stems with light green
leaves. Perennial Plant Assoc Plant of the Year 1990. Select a location that is not always wet or does not dry out
completely and you will enjoy masses of carefree flowers.
'Sherwood Purple' is a soft lilac shade, new and extra fragrant.
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Results for Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted two in T38
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - good
3/10/99 - blooming
7/23/99 - short bloom period and not very showy
3/27/00 - a few sporatic blooms, but not worth growing.
Died, replacements in T44, see duplicate record
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox subulata
COMMON NAME: Moss Pinks
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: thrift, Creeping Phlox
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Mound, Rock Garden, Border, Edging
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink, blue, purple, red, white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, rich sandy
Propagation: division after flowering, cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Good for intense color in rock garden in spring, requires good drainage. Mossy, fine textured foliage. GC: This perennial
phlox forms an evergreen mound of foliage with fine, needlelike leaves. Use in a sunny spot where you need a low-growing
plant with some multi-seasonal interest. This is a good plant for a spot where it can be viewed close up, perhaps at the top
of a wall in a rock garden. Flowers are colorful and appear in the late spring and early summer.
Siskiyou - Spreads repidly to cover any open sunny spot. In rich soil as much as 2Ft across, completely covered with flowers
in mid-spring. Evergreen needle like foliage, prefers sandy soil.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/27/97 - area 6
9/14/97 - very healthy looking foliage
2/14/98 - healthy and sreading, a few blooms over the past few weeks
3/7/98 - blooming nicely
3/31/98 - showy, profuse blooms and spreading well
5/18/98 - long bloom period, on the decline now
1998 summary - hard to keep weeds from invading this.
3/10/99 - moved some to trough garden and some to front of this bed.
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - planted two in T11
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - good
7/23/99 - insignificant blooming this year
3/27/00 - the white one has had a few blooms, but not showy.
2000 summary - all the Phlox should do better next spring after a little more winter chill.
Notes and images for Phlox subulata 'Artic Deep Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox subulata 'Artic Deep Pink'
COMMON NAME: Moss Pinks
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, sandy
Propagation: divide after flowering, or start cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Dark green foliage, strong grower.
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Results for Phlox subulata 'Artic Deep Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - planted two in T01
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - healthy
7/19/99 - this plant still looks healthy, but strangely it never bloomed this spring. Possibly it needs winter chill to
bloom.
3/27/00 - I think this is the only Phlox that still has failed to bloom. Could be the lack of nutrients in the scree-like
soil.
2000 summary - declined this summer but has come back strong in cooler weather.
Notes and images for Phlox subulata 'Millstream Jupiter'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox subulata 'Millstream Jupiter'
COMMON NAME: Moss Pinks
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2,3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, sandy
Propagation: divide after flowering, or start cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Lists as 'Jupiter', but this should probably be 'Millstream Jupiter' that is mentioned in two other sources
below. full sun and sandy soil, enriched with humous.
COX - Mosslike evergreen foliage carpeting the ground. Rich, sandy, alkaline soil. Full sun. 'Millstream Jupiter' has blue
flowers with yellow eyes.
LAWRENCE - these are hybrids that originally came from Lincoln Foster's garden in Connecticut. 'Millstream Jupiter' is a
fine blue.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4 inch, rich sandy alkaline soil, full sun. Area 14 new mound, near limerock. (maybe treat with a little crushed
limestone?)
4/11/97 - first small blooms started. Very pretty, more violet than blue.
8/23/97 - very healthy looking growth
10/26/97 - this has spread well and looking healthy
2/7/98 - still doing very well
4/12/98 - blooms have been disappointing. Individual flowers are very pretty, but not profuse.
5/18/98 - sporatic blooms have continued. Individual flowers are very pretty but not profuse.
1998 summary - declined somewhat, took divisions for trough garden.
1999 summary - still a little at this location, but not showy
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4 inch, rich sandy alkaline soil, full sun.
3/19/98 - rooted cutting planted in T06
8/23/98 - did not survive
DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
Bluestone replacement on order
3/17/99 - planted in area 27, one plant died, ordered replacement.
4/17/99 - long bloom period
1999 summary - blooms are insignificant, plant is not really attractive.
2000 summary - not an impressive bloomer
Notes and images for Phlox x douglasii 'McDaniel's Cushion'
BOTANICAL NAME: Phlox x douglasii 'McDaniel's Cushion'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 5
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: deep pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: division in spring or fall
REFERENCE NOTES:
Large flowers, kelly-green foliage.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Phlox Douglasii 'McDaniel's Cushion'. Pink spring flowers on plants much like P. subulata, but
generally more compact. Height 8" in flower. Full sun or light shade best, with good drainage.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - Grew well and survived summer heat with no problem.
*12/7/95 - wet weather seems to have deteriorated.
*3/5/96 - some brown around stems and weak looking but alive. Reminds me of the Dianthus the way it is barely connected to
root system.
*4/1/96 - looking a little better now, but not growing vigorously
*4/14/96 - started blooming, very nice, blooming ended about 5/1
*8/10/96 - healthy and vigorous foliage
*10/19/96 - heavy rains washed soil down over foliage.
*10/29/96 - 2x10 healthy
2/10/97 - healthy
4/3/97 - just a couple of small blooms, a few blooms for about a week
8/23/97 - doing fairly well
10/26/97 - healthy
2/7/98 - healthy
4/12/98 - a few blooms for a couple of weeks but not profuse
1998 summary - remained fairly healthy through the summer, but not as good as it once was.
1999 summary - declined again this year. moved most of this to trough grarden, close out record
DATE PLANTED: 11/8/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Took divisions and planted in T09
3/10/99 - good condition
7/19/99 - looks great here in this trough but did not bloom.
3/27/00 - WOW! What a difference a year makes. This trough is covered with pink flowers now, has been blooming a couple of
weeks and now at its peak. Looks like the "up north" pictures of Phlox blooming in a rock garden. Same plant in its
original place (old rock garden) is not blooming at all.
2000 summary - my note from 3/27 says it all. Plant has performed well here.
BOTANICAL NAME: Physalis franchettii
COMMON NAME: Chinese Lantern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Cape Gooseberry
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, insignificant
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained to moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - grown for showy orange red seed pods produced in late summer. Says moist soil.
DICTIONARY - picture #1318, says well drained.
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Results for Physalis franchettii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/23/97 - these seemed to disappear shortly after planting. Reworked bed and found plants. Roots look healthy, replanted,
we'll see if they come up.
3/26/97 - they are coming back very nicely now
5/31/97 - growing well but a lot of insect damage, holes in the leaves
8/22/97 - blooming
10/22/97 - now there are the bright orange lanterns
2/14/98 - this was not an attractive plant at all, was eaten by bugs and the "lanterns" were mostly on the ground and never
looked very good.
3/23/98 - not sure this is still alive, but no great loss.
BOTANICAL NAME: Physostegia leptophylla
COMMON NAME: Obedient Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 2 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Native Nurseries says this takes heavy moist soil in sun or part shade.
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Results for Physostegia leptophylla at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - A few sparse blooms and then it faded away. A stem still stands but no sign of life.
3/5/96 - moved it in with other Physostegia. New growth was showing. Need to identify and get a plant tag in place.
5/6/96 - this is the first of the Physostegia to start blooming, continued thru 5/18/96
4/14/97 - I had moved some to bog area near pond, and it is now blooming with purple blooms, so it must be this one.
2/7/98 - this must be an earlier bloomer than the white one
BOTANICAL NAME: Physostegia virginiana
COMMON NAME: Obedient Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: False Dragonhead
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Purple, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 2 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Rich, humusy
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Blooms from summer to autumn, with pink, purple or white snapdragon-like flowers on tall spikes set off by dark green
willow-like foliage. Spreads easily in good soil but may become invasive. Thrives in acid soil that is moist but
well-drained. Feed regularly and add humus or top-dress with compost if needed when planting. Divide every 2 to 3 years or
when necessary in the spring. Fully hardy. 'Variegata' provides an added bonus of striking green and white foliage.
EXPERT- mentions cultivars 'Vivid', Summer Snow, and Summer Spire. (see JPEG file for 'Vivid')
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Physostegia virginiana, (Obedient Plant). Named for the obedient nature of the flowers, which
are hinged and will stay put when pushed to the side. The plant itself, however, is invasive and rarely stays put. This
native plant is easy to grow, a fine plant for beginners, with lavender-pink flowers in summer. Height 3-4'. Zones 5-9.
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SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Physostegia virginiana 'Alba'. Pure white flowers on 2-3' plants. Best planted in a mass; but,
then again, one plant will become a mass in just a few years.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/24/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Divided in two plants.
1998 summary - a disappointment. Only a few blooms and not showy. Plant looked stragly. Probably needs more sun.
3/10/99 - apparently reseeded and spreading vigorously
7/19/99 - spread rapidly by underground rhizomes/roots. Pulled up and potted up 24 gal containers.
Notes and images for Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow'
BOTANICAL NAME: Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow'
COMMON NAME: Obedient Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: False Dragonhead
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Wildflower/Meadow, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Purple, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn, 7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 2 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Rich, humusy
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Blooms from summer to autumn, with pink, purple or white snapdragon-like flowers on tall spikes set off by dark green
willow-like foliage. Spreads easily in good soil but may become invasive. Thrives in acid soil that is moist but
well-drained. Feed regularly and add humus or top-dress with compost if needed when planting. Divide every 2 to 3 years or
when necessary in the spring. Fully hardy. 'Variegata' provides an added bonus of striking green and white foliage.
EXPERT- mentions cultivars 'Vivid', Summer Snow, and Summer Spire. (see JPEG file for 'Vivid')
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Physostegia virginiana, (Obedient Plant). Named for the obedient nature of the flowers, which
are hinged and will stay put when pushed to the side. The plant itself, however, is invasive and rarely stays put. This
native plant is easy to grow, a fine plant for beginners, with lavender-pink flowers in summer. Height 3-4'. Zones 5-9.
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SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Physostegia virginiana 'Alba'. Pure white flowers on 2-3' plants. Best planted in a mass; but,
then again, one plant will become a mass in just a few years.
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Results for Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.97
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Divided gallon container and planted some on top & some bottom of retaining wall.
10/1/95 - Very good spreader and bloomer.
12/31/95 - this is still blooming a little - right thru the 20 degree weather. Invasive or not, it is a very attractive
plant and so easy to grow.
5/28/96 - has now started blooming nicely
8/22/97 - this may have been crowded out here by the Ruellia
DATE PLANTED: 7/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cuttings and divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
6/23/97 - started blooming, and continued through July
2/7/98 - the white one was blooming last summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Pieris japonica 'Snowdrift'
COMMON NAME: Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Japanese Pieris
TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Spreading, Ornamental, Hedge, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid , Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - A highly ornamental shrub that is evergreen. Another feature which holds big appeal for gardeners are the
large prolific clusters of bell-shaped flowers that appear in early spring. P. japonica prefers an acid soil that is moist
and rich in organic matter. These graceful shrubs do best in a partially shaded or fully shaded environment, which helps to
protect them from the red spider mite.
Schenk - popular landscape plant in the Northwest. Needs moisture, part shade or open shade, grows slowly but easy to grow.
Flowers and seeds are poisonous.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $4.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Backordered - fall delivery? Reordered in spring.
3/18/99 - planted in area 25
9/24/99 - healthy looking
3/26/00 - growing well, moved down to T73
2000 summary - has grown slowly but healthy, no blooms yet.
DATE PLANTED: 5/20/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
2000 summary - kept a small start going in greenhouse
DATE PLANTED: 5/27/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
2000 summary - very nice ground cover for the shade, I did not protect it for the winter and it died back. I assume it is
gone but I do have a small start in the greenhouse.
BOTANICAL NAME: Piper betle
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: 6/3/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jim Frechette
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 23 Upper right corner
6/3/00 - planted in area 23
2000 summary - grew well and but did not bloom
Notes and images for Platycodon grandiflora 'Sentimental Blue'
BOTANICAL NAME: Platycodon grandiflora 'Sentimental Blue'
COMMON NAME: Balloon Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Cutting Bed, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6 - 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A perfect choice if you are planning a cottage garden as this is an old-fashioned favorite with timeless appeal. Erect stems
carry sharp toothed foliage. The balloon-like flower buds of blue, sometimes pink or white, burst open into solitary 2"
blooms with 5 pointed lobes. Flowers are long-lasting when cut and this perennial is a good choice for borders, beds or rock
gardens. Emerges late in the spring, so be sure to mark them to avoid damage while weeding. Thrives on full sun in cool
climates, but will need protection from afternoon sunlight in the warm zones. Cut faded flowers to encourage further
blooming. May be difficult to divide so try propagating by cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3 / $9.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Plant label indicates this is only 6 - 8 inches high, whereas other references say 20 inches. Might be too big for the RG,
but we'll see.
9/95 - Apparently this is a dwarf cultivar. fits in very nicely in RG.
12/7/95 - Died - either it is annual, or there is a problem in the soil here.
3/4/96 - appears to be new growth.
3/27/96 - this is definately coming back strong
5/14/96 - blooming well, continued thru 5/28/96
10/29/96 - 10x18 healthy, this did not go dormant this summer
3/13/97 - just emerging from dormancy
5/2/97 - about to open with many blooms this year. A very nice plant, prolific blooms thru 5/31/97
8/23/97 - healthy
10/26/97 - leaves starting to turn
2/7/98 - dormant
4/12/98 - coming up strong. I removed from one spot and carefully transplanted to another location.
5/18/98 - just about to open the first"balloon"
6/28/98 - bloomed for about three weeks
1998 summary - another fabulous year for this little plant. After bloom time was over, it remained green and healthy until
late fall.
4/17/99 - has not come up yet
Notes and images for Platycodon grandiflorum 'fuji'
BOTANICAL NAME: Platycodon grandiflorum 'fuji'
COMMON NAME: Balloon Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple, white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: deep shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Good concealer for bulbs.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/18/95 - seed sewn, two trays growing well
10/1/95 - planted several in Area 12. Moved remaining tray to potting area.
12/7/95 - not sure if there are any surviving.
2/18/96 - if there are any, they were not marked and are now gone.
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted about 20 seedlings
9/95 - most of them survived, and are starting to bloom.
12/7/95 - did not get much bloom this year, and most references say this is an annual. We'll see.
3/27/96 - slow to emerge, but there are several small plants coming up. Counted about a dozen from last year's seedlings.
Transplanted some to get better grouping.
5/6/96 - trimmed tips to make it branch more.
6/23/96 - very nice blooms for past two weeks, thru 7/8/96
10/29/96 - disappeared after blooming, same as last year
2/22/97 - dug up the tubers and transplanted.
4/11/97 - they have come up strong, and growing fast now
5/31/97 - started blooming
8/23/97 - doing okay, but these are only attractive when in bloom
10/26/97 - re-bloom on some
2/7/98 - dormant
4/12/98 - moved to the back of bed since they are so tall. Starting now to break dormancy
5/18/98 - growing well
6/28/98 - blooming
1998 summary - I have moved these around in this bed several times, but it seems to recover well and bloom.
1999 summary - sporatic blooms through summer, plant is too floppy.
2000 summary - these have about disappeared.
BOTANICAL NAME: Platycodon spp. 'Shell Pink'
COMMON NAME: Balloon Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - soft pink color
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DATE PLANTED: 3/20/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone - 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2 to 3 ft high, pink, needs sun, planted in area 7 near front of house.
6/23/97 - these have been blooming well for over a week
7/19/97 - new blooms forming
8/22/97 - had a brief second bloom, plants are healthy looking
10/24/97 - mostly dormant but one plant still showing
2/14/98 - dormant
6/27/98 - not thriving but a few blooms
9/27/98 - continued sporatic blooms to mid September. Two plants survived. Moved to Area 25 in front near street.
11/6/98 - no sign of life since transplant
9/29/99 - No longer available at Bluestone, credit given instead.
BOTANICAL NAME: Plectranthus argenteus
COMMON NAME: Silver Plectranthus
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 neutral, ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Plectranthus argenteus : LAMIACEAE, (Silver Plectranthus). Pinkish gray-silver leaves, bold
and rippled, on stout stems to 3' tall. Succulent plants are bushy. Lavender flowers in spikes in summer. Not hardy here.
Zones 9-11.
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Results for Plectranthus argenteus at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/96 - plant was remover before December first cold spell and placed in greenhouse where it is doing fine.
3/16/97 - planted in area 8
8/22/97 - quite healthy considering hot wet weather
10/24/97 - grew well here this year
2/14/98 - cut back to ground
4/19/98 - removed parent plants, cuttings still in greenhouse
3/20/99 - new cuttings rooted in greenhouse
planted in area 6
BOTANICAL NAME: Plectranthus marginata
COMMON NAME: Variegated Plectranthus
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 neutral, ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Plectranthus marginata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/28/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.59
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2000 summary - not sure what happened to this, I forgot all about it. It was probably completely overshadowed by the large
gingers and the Canna. Would not have survived the cold.
BOTANICAL NAME: Plumbago auriculata
COMMON NAME: Blue Plumbago
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , drought tolerant,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Considered a shrub in South Florida but in our area it dies back in winter. Flowers from June through the summer.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Plumbago auriculata : POLEMONIACEAE, (Blue Plumbago). Soft blue 1" flowers all summer on bushy
plants to 4' tall and wide. South Africa. Zones 7b-11.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 4.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted by mailbox
4/11/97 - blooming profusely since planting
5/18/97 - all blooms have ended, may be too shady here
8/22/97 - growing well, and there have been a few new flowers
9/14/97 - blooming nicely
10/25/97 - this has survived the dry weather very well and has been blooming all continuously
2/14/98 - a great plant and seems to be in the right place
7/27/98 - blooming
1998 summary - died back suddenly at end of summer. Not sure what happened to it.
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Saundra Scarce
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
In greenhouse
7/27/00 - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Plumeria rubra 'yellow'
COMMON NAME: Frangipani
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
A flowering tree or shrub, Plumeria rubra.
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DATE PLANTED: 7/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Denise Madsen gave to me.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
Kept it potted, doing very well 10/1/95.
11/17/95 - Moved to the garage and withheld water as suggested by Internet messages. It should go dormant in winter.
3/24/96 - planted in large pot with good drainage and potting soil.
5/6/96 - looks healthy, after a couple of weeks the leaves started emerging from end of trunk.
10/29/96 - good growth this year to 32 inches tall
2/10/97 - removed to garage for winter
5/31/97 - lots of fresh new growth, branching
8/23/97 - three large branches now
10/26/97 - did not bloom, need to follow Stokes Tropicals suggestions for full sun and fertilizer next year.
2/7/98 - brought in to garage for winter
4/12/98 - repotted and moved back outside
5/18/98 - leafing out
8/4/98 - very healthy lush growth but no sign of flowers
1998 summary - still no blooms
1999 summary - FINALLY - it bloomed this year first week of June.
3/27/00 - moved it out of the garage and watered.
2000 summary - fantastic year for this plant with repeat blooms from May through July. Windstorms blew it over and broke
several branches which I am rooting. Kept dormant in the garage in winter.
BOTANICAL NAME: Podophyllum emodi
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Hexandrum
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - beautiful shade lover with classic simple white tinged shell pink blooms followed by 1-2 in red fruits. Striking
ground cover foliage of bronze and green.
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Results for Podophyllum emodi at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M seed $4.29
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/27/97 - planted control medium, requires chilling in refrigerator for 3-6 weeks after sowing.
BOTANICAL NAME: Pogostemon cablin
COMMON NAME: Patchouli
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: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Tender aromatic herb has upright square stems with soft oval leaves and whorls of whitish flowers on spikes. Tropical or
suptropical conditions, from SE Asia and India.
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Results for Pogostemon cablin at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/14/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rhonda McMahon
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/30/97 - this has grown some since planting, healthy looking
2/14/98 - I think this is 'Purple Fountain'!!!
5/23/98 - discarded
Notes and images for Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl'
BOTANICAL NAME: Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl'
COMMON NAME: Creeping Polemonium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Border, Edging, Naturalizer, Shade, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Easy to grow groundcover that does well in average soils and part shade. Lovely alternating leaves and airy graceful blooms
of cup-shaped blue flowers are the appeal of this hardy selection. Due to its low-growing habit, this perennial is often
selected for growing at the front of the border.
Southern Living - rates to lower south. Wildflower in eastern woodlands and midwestern plains. Species best known through
its selection 'Blue Pearl', a profusely blooming blue-flowered dwarf with spreading growth to 9 in high, 1 1/2 ft wide. Good
in shaded, dampish rock garden. Good under trees, partial to full shade.
Bluestone - does not recommend for the South. A great improvement over the old "Jacobs ladder". It is a long lived plant
with blue flowers and the divided foliage attractively arched. Very nice at the base of smallshrubs or bush roses. The
flower's fragrance draws people to whereever it is planted. Protect from late day sun. About 12 inches.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone delivered in error
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted in T74
4/16/99 - has been blooming since planting and is growing well
9/24/99 - died during summer
No credit, delivered in error
Notes and images for Polygonum affine 'Border Jewel'
BOTANICAL NAME: Polygonum affine 'Border Jewel'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Lace Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Climbing, Ornamental, Foliage
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US,MS,LS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, Average
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Forms a lush tightly packed mat of green foliage which turns red to copper colored in the fall. In May the
flower buds show red, then open with a light pink flower.
http://www.gardeninfo.com/oz/annuals/0438.html -- Polygonum affine, Knotweed
Flower Colour red, Flowering Season Late Summer, Autumn, Early Autumn , Position Sunny, Semi-Shaded, Soil type
Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Zones= Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Mountains, Perth, Sydney Approx. Max. Height 30 cm (1 ft 0
in.)
MSU - Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Height: 9 in Spread: 18 in Type: herbaceous perennial Flowers: Pink
Comments: This low-growing plant produces spikes of pink flowers in the summer. Provide a sunny growing area and a
well-drained soil. The plant is a suitable choice for use in rock gardens or at the front of perennial borders.
Lower growing cultivars could be used as a ground cover or edging plant. Most Polygonum can become invasive.
Propagation: Seed or division. Cultivars: 'Border Jewel' - Plants grow 4 inches tall and produce small spikes of pale
pink flowers. The dark green foliage turns red in the fall. References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, Bailey
Nurseries 1997.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - planted one in T59
8/23/98 - poor, barely alive, leaves all dropped off stems
11/7/98 - I believe this is dead
Bluestone replacement on order
4/1/99 - planted replacements in new part of area 5
DUPLICATE RECORD
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - planted two in T41
8/23/98 - poor condition, leaves all turned brown and fell off, with just a little green at end of stems. Cut plant back
and hoping for new growth
11/7/98 - may be dead, but looks like new growth possible
Bluestone replacement on order
3/29/99 - Delivered Polemonium by mistake. Bluestone will ship.
4/1/99 - planted in new area 5
7/19/99 - bloomed sparsely in late spring. Declining now with hot weather but still looks okay.
9/24/99 - died out completely
9/29/99 - CREDIT FROM BLUESTONE
Notes and images for Polypodium punctatum 'Grandiceps'
BOTANICAL NAME: Polypodium punctatum 'Grandiceps'
COMMON NAME: Elkhorn Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Microsorum punctatum
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36-48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , not applicable
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: division, spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
FERN ENCY - listed as Microsorum punctatum with several other cultivars besides 'Grandiceps'. "A coarse fern with large
leathery simple fronds which are usually a pale yellowish-green. In nature it forms large spreading colonies commonly on
borders and in very sunny but humid locations. An easily grown fern usually in baskets or large containers. In the tropics,
it is frequently grown as a garden plant. Needs coarse, free draining mixture, bright light, warmth and humidity. This is
a variable species which has given rise to many commonly grown ferns. Listed are 'Climbing Birds Nest', 'Compactum',
'Cristatum', 'Grandiceps', 'New Guinea', 'Pendulum Grandiceps', 'Ramosum', 'Serratum', and 'Lobatum'.
TIME-LIFE - lists as Polypodium polycarpon 'Grandiceps'. Picture page 134 (need to check for download)
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Results for Polypodium punctatum 'Grandiceps' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lively Plant Sale $6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Large 3 gallon plant, very healthy looking, did not repot.
12/25/95 - found in new fern book, this would be ideal for the waterfall in limestone, epiphytic. Need to take some
divisions off the mother plant. Needs bright light.
12/31/95 - noticed several fronds are turning brown.
12/96 - this has done quite well. Sometimes need to trim out dead fronds.
11/21/98 - I did not take proper care of this plant. Division started in wire basket, growing well now
3/20/99 - kept in greenhouse over winter, moved outside today.
BOTANICAL NAME: Polystichum acrostichoides
COMMON NAME: Christmas Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Shade, Groundcover, Border, Container, Naturalizer
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
An excellent choice for the woodland setting. Attractive evergreen fronds are often used in flower arrangements. Thrives in
shade, but will take sun if kept constantly moist. This fern is a useful border or edging plant also and can be grown in
containers that are formal or casual. Niche considers this one of the most shade tolerant plants, even handling deep shade
under trees. They offer at $6.00 quart. Recommended for zones 3 to 8.
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Results for Polystichum acrostichoides at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/9/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cohutta
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 20 Upper pond area
*One survived transplant. Identified as Christmas fern.
*8/25/96 - Field Guide to Georgia Ferns indicates there is a distinctive variant known as f. incisum with pinnae more deeply
and conspicuously toothed. I believe that is what I have here.
3/17/97 - according to Nancy this is not the variant 'incisum'.
2/14/98 - growing well but not increasing much in size.
1998 summary - has not increased, but still healthy looking
1999 summary - still living and looking good.
2000 summary - declined this year but still alive
BOTANICAL NAME: Polystichum tsus-simense
COMMON NAME: Tsusima Holly Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Dwarf Leather Fern
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , not applicable
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, rich, humusy
Propagation: division, spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
JONES - From China, Japan, Korea. A neat fern valued for its compact spreading rosette. Dark purplish color when young.
Good for shady position among rocks.
MICKEL - Dainty holly fern, small and glossy. Likes a shady bed or rock garden with good drainage and rich soil.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/5/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 19 Along left fence
*8/25/96 - this has remained healthy since it was planted.
3/16/97 - reworked bed and moved to fern bed in area 17
8/28/97 - this is another fern that would be good for the rock garden. Stays compact and dark green.
2/8/98 - still doing well here
1998 summary - nice compact fern.
1999 summary - great little fern, hardly changes, needs a location where it can be seen better.
4/1/00 - moved to area 19 upper pond.
2000 summary - established well in its new location
Notes and images for Portulaca F1 hybrid 'Sundial Peppermint'
BOTANICAL NAME: Portulaca F1 hybrid 'Sundial Peppermint'
COMMON NAME: Moss Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 5
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink with crimson flecks,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , dry, sandy
Propagation: N FL- plant April to July, remove first frost
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Can be started July-August.. In wild, is occasionally found in FL in dry sandy soils in thin scrup or open.
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Results for Portulaca F1 hybrid 'Sundial Peppermint' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 89 cent 2/pk
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/18/96 - has been blooming well
Notes and images for Portulaca F1 hybrid 'Sundial Yellow'
BOTANICAL NAME: Portulaca F1 hybrid 'Sundial Yellow'
COMMON NAME: Moss Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 5
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, red, yellow, orange,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , dry, sandy
Propagation: N FL- plant April to July, remove first frost
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Can be started July-August.. In wild, is occasionally found in FL in dry sandy soils in thin scrup or open.
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Results for Portulaca F1 hybrid 'Sundial Yellow' 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 - Major disappointment. They did not grow well at all.
BOTANICAL NAME: Portulaca grandiflora
COMMON NAME: Annual Rose Moss, Sun Plant, Portulaca
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Border, Rock Garden, Edging, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Dry, Average, Poor
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. Good for containers or hanging baskets. Partially prostrate stems on mounded plants bear
clusters of cup-shaped, ruffled flowers in pink, red, yellow, orange, white or cream that open in the sun and close at night,
in shade or on cloudy days. The foliage is needle-like and succulent which aids in drought tolerance. Prefers full sun and
sandy or dry, well-drained soil. Self-sows readily. Prone to aphid attack so keep an eye out. 'Sunglo' is the variety
pictured.
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Results for Portulaca grandiflora at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/30/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Pam Equivel
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2000 summary - pretty blooms in summer, this is an annual. Froze back in mid-twenties temps in Decmenber.
Notes and images for Portulaca hybrid 'Magic Carpet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Portulaca hybrid 'Magic Carpet'
COMMON NAME: Rose Moss
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
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Dry, Average, Poor
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Portulaca hybrid 'Magic Carpet' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/7/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee/Horticulture free seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1/25/96 - abt 20 germinated and transplanted.
2/18/96 - 18 seedlings survived
3/13/96 - planted in 16
4/1/96 - one was taken by cut worm, replaced
5/1/96 - blooming nicely, continued thru summer
This has been a disappointment, the blooms must have bright full sun to be open.
DATE PLANTED: 5/14/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee/Horticulture free seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/14/96 - transplanted some to Area 15, continuous bloom thru summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Potentilla spp. 'Abottswood'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Arching, Upright, Border, Hedge, Ornamental
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Pink, Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 2 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Alkaline, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Potentilla spp. 'Abottswood' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/24/97 - seems to have established itself
2/14/98 - has lost most of its leaves
5/24/98 - recovered well and all leafed out
3/10/99 - not sure if this survived
9/29/99 - BLUESTONE REPLACEMENT ON BACK ORDER - SPRING 2000
3/23/00 - planted in area 6
2000 summary - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Potentilla spp. 'Verna Nana'
COMMON NAME: Creeping Cinquefoil
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 2 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Alkaline, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Bright yellow buttercup flowers in April and May adorn 3 inch evergreen mat. Great for rock gardens, ground
cover and between paving stones.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - planted one in T24
3/31/98 - blooming, beautiful
8/23/98 - did not survive wet summer conditions here.
BOTANICAL NAME: Potentilla warrensi
COMMON NAME: Cnquefoil
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
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:
Bright yellow all summer, sunny location
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Results for Potentilla warrensi at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
10/7/99 - planted in area 7
2000 summary - not sure of status of this one
BOTANICAL NAME: Pratia angulata
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 1
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7b to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist to wet,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
PLANT DELIGHTS - groundcover from New Zealand, forms mat, small white flowers, tolerant of wet conditions.
MOODY - lists P. pendunculata, a carpeting perennial with pale green foliage and mauve pink flowers on long stalks during
summer and fall. Easy to grow, prefers partial shade, can be invasive.
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Results for Pratia angulata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights 5.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
1 inch, white, moist, planted in area 21
8/28/97 - declined during the summer but some is still alive
10/30/97 - not spreading well, but it is still alive
2/14/98 - this is doing much better now, starting to spread more.
5/18/98 - healthy growth, no blooms
1998 summary - did not survive this year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Primula acaulis 'Crayon Mix'
COMMON NAME: English Primrose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - (NOTE this description applies to the P. x polyantha, but the picture looks almost identical.) Flowers are large and
abundant and come in a variety of dynamic colors with yellow eyes. They have a delicate, spicy fragrance and the flower stems
are sturdy so this can be used as a cut flower. A hardy perennial with lovely deep green foliage. 'Pacific Giant' is the
cultivar pictured.
TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO SHADE - Says that Primula vulgaris is often called P. aucaulis. P. x polyantha 'Pacific Giant' is a long
cultivated group of hybrids derived from P. elatior, P. veris and P. vulgaris. Picture on pg. 191 of P. x polyantha looks
exactly like this one.
Also listed in DICTIONARY, SCHENK, TAYLOR, EXPERT - consistenly the pictured P. x polyantha is identical to these plants, and
there is no other mention of P. acaulis.
Lawrence- Also says that P. vulgaris is listed as P. aucaulis. Most of the alpine Primula cannot be grown in the South. She
says to avoid purchasing the large flowered Pacific Giants unless you want only a spring houseplant. They are neither
winter hardy nor summer-tolerant.
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DATE PLANTED: 1/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries @ $2.49 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted next to steps. If this flourishes in the cold winter weather, I can try dividing and keeping some going to next
year so long as I keep it in a cool moist place.
3/27/96 - I protected with plastic during any freeze in the 20's. Has remained healthy with continuous blooming since it
was planted here
5/9/96 - died back completely
DATE PLANTED: 1/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries @ $2.49 ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted in planters in front of garage along with Mazus reptans 'Alba' - pretty companions.
BOTANICAL NAME: Primula alpicola
COMMON NAME: Primrose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Compact, Border, Edging, Greenhouse, Mixed Bed, Shade,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, White, Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Grown for its flowers which can be yellow, white or purple. This is a low and compact perennial whose flower stems rise above
the foliage and present its blooms in clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Leaves are a deep green and oval or lance-shaped.
Members of the Primula family easily adapt to just about any kind of garden site. This species is ideally grown in moist,
well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade.
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Results for Primula alpicola at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Not sure which species of Primose. Karen potted, and placed in G08.
BOTANICAL NAME: Primula vialii 'Miracle'
COMMON NAME: Primrose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: P. littoniana
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Border, Mixed Bed, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 14
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
LAWRENCE - Primulas can be grown in the South, but the must have some shade and a deep, moist soil that is rich in humous.
P. vialli is a short-lived species but definitely worth having. Late in the spring, a spire of blooms rises from the furry
leaves, and the combination of bright scarlet clayces and lavender flowers is wonderful. Easilly grown from seed and
absolutely winter hardy.
BLUESTONE - Lovely whorls of fragrant pink flowers held high on their stems. Heavilly textured leaves enjoy a spot that
doesn't totally dry out.
CHILTERNS - Listed syn. P. littoniana. Claims this is one of the most beautiful of all Primula. Unopened flower buds are
scarlet, open flowers turn lavender.
THOMPSON & MORGAN - z 6-8, early summer, best in semi shade.
DICTIONARY - easiest of the Primula section, Muscarioides. Late flowering, requires a cool position with plenty of
leaf-mould or peat. Not often long-lived but can be raised from seed. Photo #162.
EXPERT - describes P. vialii as looking like Red Hot Poker.
GC - Downy leaves and pointed foliage are just the beginning of the enchanting traits of this perennial. Flowers appear
densely clustered on a colorful, conical flower spike. Blooms are also fragrant and naturally attract bees and butterflies to
your garden. These perennials are most effective planted in large groups where they will naturalize to form drifts of color
in filtered sun. Keep your soil moist but not waterlogged. Easy to grow from seed. A woodland setting or stream bank is ideal
for this long-time favorite.
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Results for Primula vialii 'Miracle' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12 inch, deep, moist, loose humousy soil. May be more red than pink.
Plant right side of Waterfall if room. Alt. area 22 behind bench.
3/19/97 - planted area 22, note that plant was still dormant, but root system looked very healthy.
4/11/97 - seems to be taking okay. two plants doing very well and one just starting to grow
5/31/97 - the third one was starting to catch up until we had hot rainy weather. They are declining
6/9/97 - two are barely alive
6/23/97 - the rain and heat have apparently done them in
8/28/97 - no sign of life
9/19/97 - Bluestone replaced
2/14/98 - no sign now
4/28/98 - Bluestone credit taken. Evidently this will simply not grow here.
Notes and images for Prunella spp. 'Pink Loveliness'
BOTANICAL NAME: Prunella spp. 'Pink Loveliness'
COMMON NAME: Self-Heal
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Heal-All
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, any, average
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - A low groundcover for all situations from full hot sun to moist shady spots. Very nice flowers all summer.
SCHENK - describes P. vulgaris, common name "Self-Heal". He refers to it as a weed, a plant so abundant and widespread. It
resembles Ajuga in leaf and flower, with a violet-purple pagoda spike in spring and summer.
EXPERT - has picture of 'Pink Loveliness' variety, page 74. Describes as a mat forming ground cover useful in keeping down
weeds. Thrives in sun or light shade.
DIGEST - lists it as a weed. Spreads by seeds and rootstocks.
LAWRENCE- this is scorned by most alpine gardeners, but she likes it. Grows best in shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
*Blooming well 5/20/95
*10/1/95 - Bloomed off and on during the summer. Took cuttings (or divisions) to root.
*3/5/96 - evergreen thru winter.
*4/1/96 - nice controlled growth
*4/25/96 - started blooming, continued thru 5/18/96
*6/22/96 - some rebloom
Need to transplant to a better area or repot.
4/3/97 - moved all to area 1 along front
6/9/97 - only one of these plants has bloomed this so far this year.
7/17/97 - several more have been blooming
8/22/97 - some fungus damage, but surviving and blooming fairly well
9/14/97 - dry weather or insect damage have reaked havoc with them. Really ratty looking and few blooms.
10/21/97 - this does not seem to be the best place for them, or else the dry weather has been a problem.
2/7/98 - some are still alive and healthy looking. Need to find a better place for them.
4/19/98 - just starting to bloom, healthy looking, seems to prefer the dry weather and not bothered by the heat.
Bloom continues to 6/27/98
1998 summary - Plants died out in late summer when the rains returned. This definately prefers drier weather.
3/10/99 - no sign of life
9/29/99 - BLUESTONE REPLACEMENT ON BACK ORDER FOR SPRING 2000
3/23/00 - planted replacements in area 5
9/29/00 - All 3 died, replacement plants received from Bluestone and planted in trough garden, T38
2000 summary - not sure whether this has established. I think one of the plants died shortly after receipt.
DATE PLANTED: 2/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Started blooming 4/25/96, continued to 5/18/96
*6/22/96 - some re-bloom
*10/31/96 - looking fairly healthy. Transplanted some more to area to make a more pronounced contrast with the Phlox
divaricata in the spring.
4/12/97 - starting to bloom
5/18/97 - very few blooms this year compared to last
6/9/97 - removed all from area 22 and potted up divisions. Most of it was tall and leggy, crowded by other plants. -
removed duplicate record
BOTANICAL NAME: Pteris cretica
COMMON NAME: Cretan brake
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Ribbon fern
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: medium
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
MICKEL - Seems to be describing a much more compact variety. Needs lime.
JONES - Also mentions lime requirement. Many different cultivars, but 'Albo-lineata' is the one most like mine.
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DATE PLANTED: 1/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tommy
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1995 in back center island
9/95 - This almost died during the heat of the summer, but now seems to have a little life back in it. Need to give it TLC
because it really is a beautiful fern.
10/1/95 - Removed from bed and potted, in greenhouse until it revives.
2/18/96 - in office
2/4/97 - dead
DATE PLANTED: 10/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Gainesville Tree Farm $4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
3/17/97 - this did very well all through the winter with only slight damage from mid twenties temps.
8/28/97 - growing well through the summer
2/8/98 - this has grown well and always looks good. A great garden fern.
1998 summary - looked a little ragged through the year.
3/17/99 - quite a bit of freeze damage in January, but plant has survived.
5/8/99 - this must have extremely viable spores. I have new ferns growing several places around the yard, even in the front
yard far distant from this planting.
1999 summary - amazing how this fern has spread widely throughout the back yard and even in front as noted above. We have
had mild winters for the past three years.
2000 summary - still doing well and it seems to handle the cold much bettter than expected, with some freeze burn in
mid-twenties but some fronds stayed green and growing.
BOTANICAL NAME: Pteris vittata
COMMON NAME: Ladder Brake
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:
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Results for Pteris vittata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/22/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Linda Gay, Mercer Arboretum
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
2000 summary - not sure what I did with this one, lost track of it.
Notes and images for Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
BOTANICAL NAME: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
COMMON NAME: Lungwort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Jerusalem Cowslip
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink then blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 2, 3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
LAWRENCE- they are related to Virginia Bluebells. She says 'Sissinghurst White' is P. officinalis in its white form, P. o.
'Alba'. It is beautiful planted in drifts.
SCHENK - Pulmonarias accept most any soil as long as it is moist.
BLUESTONE - clean white flower bells, extra large silver leaf spots on mounding foliage.
PLANT DELIGHTS - flower in late winter, early spring. Light shade, moist, well drained.
UNDERWOOD - lists 'Sissinghurst White' as a cultivar of P. officianalis, ovate leaves with large spots, May bloom, zone 2-10
(lists other Pulmonaria as zone 8 or 9, so apparently this can range farther south)
SISKIYOU - flowers late winter thru mid-spring. Long lasting foliage thru summer.
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White'
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$10.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/19/96 - These seemed to die just a week after planting. No sign of life now.
2/5/97 - Bluestone replacement on order, checked references, these should be in a good spot, moist, shady.
3/19/97 - planted replacements in area 24 in reworked part of bed
5/31/97 - looking very healthy this time
8/28/97 - started declining a couple of weeks ago, but seems to be better now.
10/30/97 - one of them rotted away and a second one is barely alive.
2/6/98 - will be replaced by Bluestone
2/14/98 - two remaining are alive but not thriving
5/20/98 - one small plant remaining
5/23/98 - moved to area 21
6/28/98 - gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Puschkinia scilloides
COMMON NAME: White-Striped Squill
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Rock Garden, Naturalizer
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
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: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Lawrence- has bloomed for her as early as Feb 9 and as late as Mar 21. She was disappointed in these until she found a
larger (8 inch) blue flowered form.
Garden Companion- A popular bulb that is easy to grow and blooms in the spring. White, star-shaped flowers are striped with
blue down the center of each petal, and blooms are clustered at the top of a short, compact stem. Plant the bulbs in the
fall, with 4 inches of soil above the top of the bulb and space them about 3 inches apart. Will self-sow and can also be
divided.
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Results for Puschkinia scilloides at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/31/95 - nothing emerged yet.
3/5/96 - appears to have emerged, but not healthy or attractive
3/17/96 - very tiny plants, barely above the soil, petite, pretty blooms.
4/1/96 - not very impressive and on the decline
