BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum acre
COMMON NAME: Goldmoss Sedum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Welcome-Home-Husband-Though-Never-
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Creeping, Groundcover, Edging, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 4,5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, well drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A low-growing and creeping perennial with pale, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. The habit of this sedum makes it an
ideal filler between garden pavers and stepping stones or as an edging along steps or a path. The stems grow along the ground
and their tips stick up. This is called decumbent. The flowers are a rich yellow and if well cultivated can put on a nice
show. One appealing trait of this plant is that it does not require any special care and will fill in even the dreariest
space with an appealing lightness of color and texture. Eventually it may become invasive.
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Results for Sedum acre at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/5/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Two small plants made dozens of pieces which I inserted between the rocks. It seems to be flourishing there. Can't wait
til spring time to see how it looks in bloom.
1995 - This plant has thrived, and waiting for blooms.
4/15/95 - Blooms not that showy, looks weedy. Pulled plants and sacrificed to compost.
6/95 - A few plants survived and are growing from between the rocks.
3/5/96 - still a few bright green leaves. Not so invasive now.
4/1/96 - nice controlled growth from between the rocks
4/22/96 - started blooming, not showy, short time
10/29/96 - 3x6 healthy between rocks
2/10/97 - just fine if it stays like it is
4/3/97 - starting to bloom
10/26/97 - declined in dry weather but this is a surviver
2/7/98 - still healthy but controlled between the rocks
4/12/98 - a few blooms
1998 summary - I may have let this one die out. Need to get some divisions from Larry Kacer and let er rip again.
DATE PLANTED: 9/9/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: came with plant
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
This came as a tiny sprig mixed in with another plant. Planted it in T08 and within a few months it has spread to
completely cover the trough.
2000 summary - I decided to let it have this trough and it is doing its job. Pretty foliage and a few flowers. The trough
works well to control its spread. It has actually started rooting and growing from pieces that fell into cracks in the
curb along the street.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum cauticola 'Rosy Glow'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rosy pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, moist,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Similar to S. sieboldii, beautiful whorls of round succulent bluish leaves in whorls of two, often rimmed with rose, and
terminal flower clusters in rosy pink. Hybrids include 'Ruby Glow', bluish leaves with purple overtones and clusters of rosy
flowers in fall. Also, 'Vera Jamison' with darker foliage. Also 'Ruby Mantle' with red foliage.
DICTIONARY- #1370
SCHENK- points out the need for moisture for S. cauticola
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Results for Sedum cauticola 'Rosy Glow' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - Growing fine and blooming.
*3/5/96 - fresh new growth
*4/1/96 - looks good
*10/29/96 - no evidence of life, don't know what happened to it this year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum lineare
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Linear leaves striped with white. Does well in sunny site and heavy soil.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.45
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
*Not certain this is the right species, but leaves match description. Variegated.
*9/95 - Growing okay, but not vigorous.
*3/5/96 - new growth
*4/1/96 - of all the Sedums, this one looks the least healthy
*10/29/96 - one tiny surviving sprig. will try to pot up and save this.
Planted in area 13
4/14/97 - it seems to be growing okay here, slowly coming back
6/9/97 - vigorous growth now, really looking good.
10/26/97 - spreading and healthy
2/7/98 - this is forming a neat mat, very nice
4/12/98 - a little taller and very healthy
8/4/98 - remained healthy thru heat and dry and now wet.
1998 summary - this is a very good Sedum for this climate. Has spread well and is very attractive.
1999 summary - have not really cultivated this but it has survived here.
2000 summary - still a little of this survives
DATE PLANTED: 3/10/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted divisions in T66, then moved to TOP
1999 summary - slowly spreading, tends to get lost among larger plants.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum morganianum
COMMON NAME: Burro's Tail
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A gray-green clump of drooping, shaggy rope branches a yard long. A live macrame mop! Plant in a shady rock-wall pocket or
in a hanging container in a filmy tree shade.
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Results for Sedum morganianum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Aaron Burleson
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
In greenhouse
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum purdyii
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow-green,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
American native, perfect rosettes of rounded bright green leaves which spread by stolons.
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Results for Sedum purdyii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jean Ellinor
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
This is possibly the species that Jean gave me. She brought it from Kentucky where it is known simply as "moss".
9/95 - Not sure about this, but seems to be growing okay.
3/5/96 - nice new growth
4/1/96 - very healthy and vigorous
10/29/96 - not really sure on identification of this, but there is one very healthy Sedum still growing in rocks
10/26/97 - believed to still be okay
1998 - this has been dead for a year or more
Notes and images for Sedum rubrotinctum 'Jelly Bean'
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum rubrotinctum 'Jelly Bean'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Sedum rubrotinctum 'Jelly Bean' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - made it though the summer okay, not vigorous, but surviving.
*3/5/96 - nice new growth
*4/1/96 - growing well but a little scraggly looking with bare stems hanging over the rocks
*10/19/96 - seems to have disappeared.
DATE PLANTED: 4/13/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95 quart
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Decided to try it again.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum sieboldii
COMMON NAME: October Daphne
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Nickle Plant
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Border, Edging, Rock Garden, Dried
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lilac, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, moist,
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- Dense, domed clusters of blue or pink flowers crown the rounded leaves of this sedum in the autumn. This
plant grows to form a low and spreading mat of succulent leaves. Easy to grow, durable and drought-tolerant, it's hard to go
wrong with a plant from this family. These are good blooms for drying and retain their color and shape well after they
flower.
LAWRENCE- S. sieboldii need a little shade and more moisture than other stonecrop, in the South. Slow to become established,
but once fixed, it is long lasting and remains in a clump rather than spreading. There is also a variegated form called
'Sedum sieboldii 'Variegatum'.
DICTIONARY- Flowers are small pink in terminal cymes. Leaves round blue-green in type but golden in center. Stems die down
in October after flowering, and plant should be left unwatered until February. #646
SCHENK- points out the need for moisture for S. sieboldii
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Results for Sedum sieboldii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - Growing okay.
*12/7/95 - It did bloom, nothing spectacular.
*3/5/96 - new growth
*4/1/96 - looks good
*10/29/96 - this one also disappeared during the summer, not sure what happened.
Results for Sedum sp. 'Blue Spruce' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/13/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95 quart
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Planted in T31
9/27/99 - thriving
3/27/00 - this is a fantastic looking Sedum. The cultivar name is very descriptive. It seems to remain unchanged, healthy
and beautiful all year long, summer winter spring.
2000 summary - excellent Sedum for this area, stays attractive through the summer. I transplanted some to another trough
area. No blooms.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum sp. 'Dragon's Blood'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Brilliant red flowers in the summer. Dense low foliage is also colorful. short 4 inch
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Results for Sedum sp. 'Dragon's Blood' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted three in T14
8/23/98 - poor condition
11/7/98 - fair
9/27/99 - I believe this is gone.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum sp. 'John Creech'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Sedum sp. 'John Creech' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/10/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
7/23/99 - have not noticed any blooms
9/27/99 - fairly healthy
3/27/00 - healthy growth but no blooms
9/30/00 - did not survive.
Notes and images for Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
COMMON NAME: Autumn Joy Sedum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: S. telephium?
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Border, Dried Arrangements
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn, 8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division, Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Many gardeners and experts agree that this is one of the most desirable garden plants available today. A hybrid between S.
telephium and S. spectabile, this cultivar was introduced in 1955 by Arends Nursery. Culture is easy with full sun and
well-drained soil. The large flower heads first appear as a pale pink, open to a deeper pink and slowly turn to a brick red
color as they age. Many gardeners like the dried flower heads left on the plants to dry and consider them an ornamental
addition to their winter garden.
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Results for Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/25/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $2.59 - 6" pot
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - bloomed but not very attractive
3/18/99 - came back after freeze and starting to form flowers
9/27/99 - poor performer here, barely alive
3/27/00 - one very small sprig was still alive.
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kim
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
7/2/00 - planted out in area 7
2000 summary - slow grower, bloomed briefly
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'
COMMON NAME: Showy Stonecrop
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Ice-Plant
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Rock Garden, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Showy Stonecrop is an outstanding plant for a sunny spot in your garden. An effective rock garden planting and good border
plant as well. Durable and long-lived. Profuse, large, flat clusters of tiny flowers appear in summer and bloom into the
fall, when many other perennials have faded. Even the spent flowers are attractive until the first frost. A superior
cultivar is 'Autumn Joy' (a hybrid cross between S. spectabile and S. telephium) which has become a traditional favorite with
gardeners. It carries large flower heads that open pink and age to a rusty red. The cultivar 'Star Dust' has white flowers
and blue-green leaves.
DICTIONARY- lists the following 'Atropurpureum', 'Autumn Joy', 'Meteor', 'and 'Ruby Glow'. #1372-1374
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Results for Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Cultivar 'Brilliant'
*10/1/95 - Has bloomed twice so far and looking good. Planted too close to the Zinnias and overpowered by them.
*3/5/96 - healthy new growth
*8/25/96 - purplish colored blooms for the past week or so.
2/10/97 - looks like this has died at this location.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cutting
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 11 Old rock garden
*3/13/96 - planted in 20
*8/10/96 - was covered over by Hypoestes, blooming has started with this as well as the parent plant.
Moved this one to Rock Garden.
8/23/97 - fairly healthy
10/26/97 - blooming for the past few weeks
2/7/98 - fresh new growth
1998 summary - not really the best place for this plant. It needs some room and good garden soil. Bloomed briefly and is
still alive.
1999 summary - plant is growing well here but blooms are not spectacular.
2000 summary - some bloom but plant is not vigorous
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum spurium
COMMON NAME: Two-Row Sedum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Edging, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Pink, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
This sedum spreads to form mats comprised of wiry stems and fleshy, round leaves. Flower colors range from red to white, pink
or purple. These plants are so easy to grow and require little maintenance. They grow well in average soil in full sun or
part shade. Some recommended cultivars are 'Dragon's Blood' and 'Red Carpet'.
DICTIONARY- Flowers are star-like with darker centers and in large clusters on short erect stems 3-6 inches. Leaves are
green rounded, slightly succulent, in loose rosettes or on short erect stems forming mats. May be invasive. 'Shorbusser
Blut' #204
EXPERT-
SCHENK- very common groundcover, can take half shade or even more.
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Results for Sedum spurium at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.49 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Purchased 3 unidentified Sedums and divided into pieces which I planted between rocks. Two of them might be S. spurium, but
I really don't know for sure.
9/95 - growing fine.
3/5/96 - healthy new growth
4/1/96 - not sure on id, but I think this is okay
10/29/96 - very healthy growth, whatever this one is. 2x12
10/26/97 - not certain about which is which
DATE PLANTED: 4/13/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
The plant was not marked but this was in front of the sign for S. spurium. Difficult to tell from picture. Need to
research Sedums.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum telephium 'Purpureum'
COMMON NAME: Stonecrop
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - Deep bronze to dark gren foliage and chocolate-red flower clusters 2-3 inches across.
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Results for Sedum telephium 'Purpureum' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M seed $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/27/97 - planted control medium
5/10/98 - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum tetractinum
COMMON NAME: Chinese Sedum
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - sun to light shade, zone 4-8, 3" tall, origin China. From our friend Crazy Eddie, who obtained this sedum
from a friend in China, comes this wonderful and most unusual spreading sedum with round flat foliage. The foliage is an
attractive green in the summer. In fall it turns a wonderful shade of reddish bronze.. a great grower and a spectacular
attention getter int he rock garden. In summer the clumps are topped with bright yellow flower clusters that rise above the
foliage.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $7.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
trough garden T33
4/16/99 - growing very well and blooming with little yellow flowers.
9/27/99 - very healthy growth. Took a division from piece that had rooted in adjacent trough and potted up.
3/27/00 - great sedum for the South.
9/30/00 - I spoke too soon. This died over the summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum x 'Unknown lime green'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: biennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 5
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , avg to dry,
Propagation: seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Sedum x 'Unknown lime green' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/13/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Not sure on the identity of this one. Need to check next time at Talla Nurseries.
8/4/98 - no sign in area 11, thriving in trough garden T67
7/23/99 - this has spread well and is cascading over edge of trough, very nice.
9/24/99 - good condition
3/27/00 - nice Sedum, has grown well here.
2000 summary - most of it died back but still some alive
BOTANICAL NAME: Sedum x 'Vera Jameson'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10
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:
Blue gray foliage, deep pink flowers
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Results for Sedum x 'Vera Jameson' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
10/7/99 - planted in T47
3/27/00 - alive but slow to spread
2000 summary - declined over the summer and I am not sure whether it has survived.
Results for Selaginella braunii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
3/26/97 - fresh new growth
8/23/97 - fresh, light green and healthy looking. A great plant
2/8/98 - still looks fresh and green
1998 summary - spread just a little and still pretty.
1999 summary - spread some more this year and remained pest free. Great little ground cover or accent plant.
2000 summary - needs to be in a more conspicuous place.
Results for Selaginella uncinata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 20 Upper pond area
*Books indicate that this would not be hardy here, but Nancy Swell seems to think it should be okay. Talked with lady at
Native Nurseries and she said this is perfectly hardy here. They have an area where it has spread as a groundcover. Looks
very nice.
*12/7/95 - spread very well and I've taken divisions.
*3/5/96 - some cold damage but survived winter
*4/1/96 - vigorous growth now. Moved some to area 22. This would make a very good slope holder for shady areas.
*10/29/96 - planted around Azaleas, removed from smaller rock garden area. This transplants easilly and fills in quickly
with beautiful blue-green mat of color.
1998 summary - a wonderful little groundcover for the shade.
1999 summary - ditto
2000 summary - declined from dry weather
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
plenty of this for ground cover.
1998 summary - not as vigorous growth here as before.
1999 summary - low maintenance, nice plant.
2000 summary - dry weather this year, plants declined
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*4/1/96 - planted division from upper pond area. Will test this for holding a slope in the shade
2/7/98 - turned out to be too dry due to tree roots.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sempervivum mixed
COMMON NAME: Hens and Chicks
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to ?
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH any, well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Sempervivum mixed at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/16/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
It seems to have survived a terribly rainy summer. We'll see if it thrives there in better weather.
9/95 - I still have not seen any blooms from this plant, although it made it through the summer.
3/5/96 - still very small, but there are healthy rosettes.
4/1/96 - same as above
10/29/96 - 1x5 healthy
2/10/97 - still hanging in there
10/26/97 alive
2/7/98 - declining
4/12/98 - there was only one very tiny piece still alive, so I moved it to the new trough garden to see if it would survive.
8/23/98 - dead and gone
Results for Sempervivum pileosum at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/10/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
7/23/99 - seems fairly healthy here except that one of the "hens" got some crown rot.
9/24/99 - died out completely
BOTANICAL NAME: Senecio aureus
COMMON NAME: Butterweed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow?,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to n/a
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly alkaline, , rich
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Listed on tag as a shade loving ground cover for rich or sandy soil, a perennial with spring flowers on tall spikes. Leaves
are rounded and dark green. SE Wildflowers lists this as similar to the S. glabellus (Butterweed), recognized by obovate
basal leaves and well developed stolens. It is found in rich woods of North Florida. (Plant is not listed in Florida
Wildflowers.) Flora of Carolinas lists it as similar to S. Aureus. It is found usually on wooded slopes in basic soil in
the mountains and upper piedmont.
NATIVE - called Obovate Ragwort, similar to S. aureus, but grows in rich soil over calcareous rocks in woodlands. It is a
superior garden plant if the soil is given a bit of limestone.
RECORD CORECTED BASED ON GUIDE TO THE VASCULAR PLANTS OF FLORIDA PANHANDLE
S. aureus has cordate leaves with crenate margins.
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DATE PLANTED: 12/28/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
Purchased small plant and potted up.
1995 - planted in Back center island
9/95 - these never bloomed in 1995
12/31/95 - Looking very healthy, should bloom this spring.
May need to move to area with limestone if it does not bloom this year. Supposed to take a more alkaline soil than other
Senecio
3/4/96 - this has been blooming for about a month, yellow color looks out of place here, need to move, bloomed well until
4/18/96
9/22/96 - moved from area 22 to area 15
2/10/97 - they have been blooming since Feb 1st, and look very good this year. Blooms still look good thru 3/2/97, then cut
back.
2/8/98 - flower buds just starting to open. These are great for the woodland garden, neat foliage thru the summer with
little or no pest problems.
1998 summary - plants continued to spread slowly to make a nice groundcover for the shade.
BOTANICAL NAME: Senecio maritima
COMMON NAME: Dusty Miller
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Mixed Bed, Foliage
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
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, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. This is an evergreen sub-shrub that is grown as an annual, grown for its striking silver
foliage. Leaves are deeply lobed and hairy and look silvery white. Very effective in a border planting as it complements just
about everything it's planted next to. Flower heads appear in the summer, but should be removed.
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Results for Senecio maritima at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot 99 cents gallon
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Not positive this is the right "Dusty Miller".
*9/95 - did not survive.
DATE PLANTED: 5/10/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Master Gardener tour drawing
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
8/22/97 - barely alive
BOTANICAL NAME: Sidalcea oregana 'Brilliant'
COMMON NAME: False Mallow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Prairie Mallow
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: deep rose, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - Clear, pink blooms and a perky, upright habit make this an appealing garden plant. Flowers are similar to the hollyhock
and are also presented on tall spires. Foliage grows into a bright green clump and is topped by spikes of the pink blooms.
Likes full sun and a well-drained soil. Division is the preferred method of propagation. 'Brilliant' is pictured.
SHADY OAKS - loose, lime free, sandy, humus loam and a wind sheltered location. Cut back immediately after flowering to
extend the bloom period to fall.
EXPERT - disease free and long lived, poor blooms unless it gets some sun. Important to cut down the stems after flowering
to ground level or may result in a reduction in the number of stems the next year.
HEAT ZONE GARDENING - rated only down to zone 8, from western US, prefers moist in winter and well drained to dry in summer,
full sun to partial shade.
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Results for Sidalcea oregana 'Brilliant' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Shady Oaks 5.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
30 in, planted area 8 between Ceratostigma and Geranium psilostemon.
6/28/97 - looks like this did not make it.
8/22/97 - gone
4/16/98 - received replacement from Shady Oaks. Replacement was poorly rooted, placed in a quart-sized container, but
looked like a recent cutting. Planted in sand bed above trough garden.
4/19/98 - YIPES!! this thing dissappeared just two days after I planted it. The soil had been disturbed around it, but the
marker was still there. Not a sign of the plant at all!
BOTANICAL NAME: Silene caroliniana 'Wherryi'
COMMON NAME: Campion
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Must have good drainage, beautiful dense tufts of narrow leaves and numerous large bright or soft pink flowers in spring.
SE WILDFLOWERS - Tufted perennial to 25 cm tall, from a thin deep taproot. Found in rocky upland woods, blooms in April or
May.
LAWRENCE - S. caroliniana definitely prefers shade and has flowers which may be either white or shades of pink. The
subspecies 'Wherryi' often has excellent pink flowers.
NATIVE - one of our most beautiful wildflowers, low in habit, a single plant cna produce 50-100 showy rose-pink flowers, can
be successfully grown in a well drained rock garden with acid soil and some shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/28/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: We-Du Nursery $4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - Still growing okay.
12/7/95 - not much action, but still there.
3/5/96 - healthy but small
3/31/96 - started blooming
4/1/96 - started blooming, very pretty delicate pink blossoms
4/14/96 - profuse blooms, lasted only a week to ten days more
10/29/96 - 3x7 healthy
2/10/97 - healthy, and new growth with wider leaves seems to be coming in next to original plant??? Dug them out, appears
to be seedlings of another plant, Stokesia???? Planted them next to other Stokesia
3/26/97 - blooms just starting, lasted about two weeks, then some rebloom in early May
10/26/97 - has maintained compact clump
2/7/98 - healthy
4/12/98 - just a couple of blooms, not showy, continued a couple of weeks
11/8/98 - Took divisions and planted in T50. May have disturbed existing plant too much, as it was deeply rooted.
1998 summary - division did not take in trough. Not sure if still alive.
DATE PLANTED: 11/8/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Took divisions and planted in T50.
3/10/99 - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Silene coeli-rosea
COMMON NAME: Rose of Heaven
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Viscaria oculata, Lychnis coeli-rosa
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Wildflower/Meadow, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
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, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. A lovely free-flowering annual grown for its lacy, gray-green foliage and pink and white to deep
pink flowers. Blooms appear in summer on this fast-growing plant. 'Fire-King' is a recommended cultivar which bears brilliant
magenta flowers.
EXPERT - listed under Viscaria, lists several other names (noted above). Says grown in full sun or part shade.
DICTIONARY - listed under Lychnis, similar info
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Results for Silene coeli-rosea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/7/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M 99 cent sale
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*2/12/96 - excellent germinationa a few days after planting and transplanted to tray, moved to cold frame.
*2/18/96 - still doing well, 28 seedlings
*2/26/96 - planted in 16
*3/27/96 - doing very well here, moved about 12 to area 23
*5/9/96 - leaves have often looked shriveled and curled, but finally started to bloom a little today. Blooms continued thru
6/22/96
*6/22/96 - plants still blooming but very untidy looking, removed
DATE PLANTED: 3/14/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M 99 cent sale
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*5/14/96 - These have also started to bloom, not profusely, continued thru 6/22/96
*These in a shadier area seem to be doing better than the sunnier area
*7/8/96 - plants died and were removed. Blooms were not that pretty, and this is not a good one for summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Silene polypetala
COMMON NAME: Fringed Campion
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, humusy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SE Wildflowers - Members of this genus have 3 or rarely 4, styles and the sepals are partly united into a tube which has 10
main veins.
This species is a perennial to 25 cm tall. Some stems erect but most are decumbent and rooting. Leaves mostly spatulate,
occasionally to elliptic of oblong. Calyx finely hairy. Petals separate. Stamens 10. Rare. Rich deciduous woods,
usually on hillsides; n Fla into cw Ga, Mar-May. Picured on page 36.
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Results for Silene polypetala at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/29/96 - 4x15 healthy growth
2/10/97 - bloomed a little after planting, pretty pink flowers. Need to move, spreading too much here.
3/2/97 - moved to area 22, kept whole thing intact when transplanting. This has spread now to about 30 inches wide. Native
in this area although very rare, found in rich deciduous woods, so should be perfect here.
3/26/97 - b loomed a little after transplanting
4/3/97 - blooming profusely now, very nice
6/9/97 - a couple of blooms appeared
8/28/97 - healthy looking, cut it back in early summer because of ragged appearance
5/20/98 - no sign of it this year
Notes and images for Silene vulgaris subsp. maritima 'Robin White Breast'
BOTANICAL NAME: Silene vulgaris subsp. maritima 'Robin White Breast'
COMMON NAME: Maiden's Tears
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 4-6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - A grey leaved creeper. Flowers appear late spring into summer, and have curious inflated calyxes topped with a
frill of white flowers. These little "vases" are suspended just above the foliage. Interesting . Avoid dry sun.
Lawrence - Classifies this as S. vulgaris subsp. maritima 'Robin White Breast'. Good in sun or shade. Beautiful gray leaves
and white flowers for much of the summer.
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White Breast'
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/22/96 - planted
*5/9/96 - looks healthy
*5/24/96 - started blooming, thru 6/22/96
*8/10/96 - did not survive heat and moisture
DATE PLANTED: 9/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/29/96 - barely alive
2/10/97 - even through this good winter, this has not done well. If this does not make it this time, need to give it up.
6/9/97 - it has barely hung in.
8/23/97 - this is another that should be written off for this area, did not make it.
BOTANICAL NAME: Silphium spp.
COMMON NAME: Starry Rosin-Weed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Lists several species of Silphium, including picture of S. dentatum with large yellow daisy like flowers.
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Results for Silphium spp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*This plant died shortly after it was planted. Should be in a good place since it is found in "dry woods" according to
Wildflowers in the Southeast. As of 9/20/95, I have not dug it up and discarded. We'll see if it comes back.
*3/4/96 - new growth
*4/1/96 - not vigorous growth, but still looking okay
*8/21/96 -has been blooming for the first time, for about a week.
*10/29/96 - plant died back after bloom
8/28/97 - bloomed briefly a couple of weeks ago.
2/8/98 - no sign, dormant?
Notes and images for Sisyrinchium atlanticum 'Alba'
BOTANICAL NAME: Sisyrinchium atlanticum 'Alba'
COMMON NAME: Blue-Eyed Grass
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade to partial sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 4.5 - 6.0, Moist, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
NATIVE - says the species are difficult to distinquish
SE Wildflowers - Common, usually in low places, edge of marshes, thin pinelands and diciduous woods, Fla into Texas. Flowers
Mar-June
Fl wildflowers - Five or six species of Sisyrinchium in Florida. S. atlanticum is frequent in flatwoods throughout the
state and much of the SE.
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Results for Sisyrinchium atlanticum 'Alba' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/5/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/26/97 - has been blooming for a couple of weeks now
10/30/97 - very healthy growth, but only had a short blooming season in early spring
2/8/98 - moved it to another part of bed
4/12/98 - it did not seem to survive the transplant
BOTANICAL NAME: Sisyrinchium miamiense
COMMON NAME: Blue-Eyed Grass
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade to partial sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 4.5 - 6.0, Moist, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
NATIVE - says the species are difficult to distinquish
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DATE PLANTED: 10/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 19 Along left fence
This species not found in references. Soil needs to be kept moist.
3/27/96 - blooming now, very pretty, until 5/6/96
3/17/97 - started blooming, lasted about a month
2/8/98 - looks healthy
3/31/98 - blooming profusely now
1998 summary - plant has not been allowed to spread here due to being planted in small pocket between rocks.
4/17/99 - bloomed for about 2 weeks
1999 summary - healthy and long lived. Still maintains a nice clump between the limerocks.
3/29/00 - blooming
2000 summary - has done well in this mostly shaded spot
Results for Solanum quitoense at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
6/3/00 - planted in area 15
2000 summary - This is a really cool plant for a tropical look, performed very well here, and produced lots of fruit, but
the fruit was too full of seeds to be used. The plant is worth growing just for the unusual spiked foliage. I did not
protect or save any cuttings, but will see if it either survives or produces seedlings.
BOTANICAL NAME: Solidago sempervirens
COMMON NAME: Goldenrod
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed, Naturalizer,Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Acid, Moist, Well-drained, Dry,
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Undemanding, long-lived and pest-free, the goldenrod is a cheerful addition to the perennial garden. Mistakenly blamed for
hayfever, the goldenrod makes an excellent cut flower or will naturalize in a meadow. Tolerates dry or wet conditions and
will grow in just about any type of soil. A natural companion planting is Liatris spicata as they bloom simultaneously in the
wild. Additionally, in cool climates, Goldenrod appears with Lysimachia clethroides and Eupatorium augustifolium for a
breathtaking combination of wildflowers. Divide every four years. Garden varieties offer many shades of yellow to choose
from. 'Little Mosa' is the variety pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Just had to buy it. Pretty yellow blossoms when purchased.
12/7/95 - lasted only a short time, hopefully it will come back.
Results for Solidago spp. 'Baby Gold' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1999 summary - not much to talk about.
Notes and images for Solidago virgaurea 'Cloth of Gold'
BOTANICAL NAME: Solidago virgaurea 'Cloth of Gold'
COMMON NAME: Goldenrod
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18-20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, avg to poor
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - short to medium, dwarf compact plants 18-20 inches high that are invaluable in leaf and in flower. A mass of
primrose yellow beginning in mid- August. Flower stems should be cut back late in fall.
Southern Living Garden Book - lists 'Cloth of Gold' as a cultvar of S. vigaurea. Flower clusters in a tight spikelike
inflorescence or a looser cluster with upright branches, 18-20 in. tall has a long bloom season beginning in midsummer.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/17/99 - Planted in area 27
1999 summary - did not survive the summer.
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BOTANICAL NAME: Solidaster lemore
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: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - 3-4 ft, found as a natural hybrid near Lyon, France in the early 1900's. Valued as a cut flower, clouds of tiny
yellow flowers in July to September. Dries well too.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/18/99 - planted in area 6
1999 summary - plant has disappeared, apparently will not grow here.
BOTANICAL NAME: Spathyphyllum sp. 'Domino'
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:
http://ng.netgate.net/~kk/Araceae/Spathiphyllum/Domino.html - This small, heavily variegated spathiphyllum does not seem to
want to bloom, but the leaves are pretty enough to make up for it.
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Results for Spathyphyllum sp. 'Domino' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/15/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
2000 summary - potted up and moved to the greenhouse for the winter.
Results for Spigelia marilandica at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $3.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
11/7/98 - healthy
3/18/99 - dormant? died back after January freeze.
4/16/99 - healthy new growth
5/2/99 - blooming
7/23/99 - after deadheading I got some repeat blooms. This is a great little plant for the semi-shady rock garden
9/24/99 - healthy
3/26/00 - just beginning to come out of dormancy
2000 summary - this might not have survived, it started to die out in late spring and then disappeared in summer, no sign of
it now. Last year it stayed green in summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Spiraea japonica 'Alpina'
COMMON NAME: Spirea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
A deciduous shrub with a generous flowering habit and lovely fountain shape. This species is a dwarf form which makes it
ideal as an addition to a perennial border or as a low hedge. Mass plantings are very effective. Easy to grow, pest-free and
cold hardy. Blooms all summer long. May prune after flowering, if so desired. 'Astrosanguinea' is pictured.
Bluestone - Japanese Dwarf Sprirea, this sun loving shrub will produce 12 inch mounds of tiny soft pink flowers in midsummer.
Removing spent blossoms and planting in a slightly alkaline soil will promote and extend the flowering season.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 4.65
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - Planted in T28
4/19/98 - starting to bloom
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - good
3/18/99 - almost looks dead, has not leafed out yet. Only one tiny green leaf.
4/16/99 - looking very good now, fully leafed out
7/23/99 - bloomed but not showy
9/24/99 - healthy
3/27/00 - leafing out and looks healthy.
2000 summary - sparse flowers but a pretty shrub. Bloomed in April.
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
planted replacement in bed behind patio in peat-enriched soil
5/5/99 - blooming
1999 summary - short bloom period, compact plant, healthy through the summer.
2000 summary - performed well
Notes and images for Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
BOTANICAL NAME: Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: spreading,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 10-18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - mounds of red tipped golden foliage provide a great background for pink soft fuzzy flowers in summer. Will
cascade
SOUTHERN LIVING - cultivar of S. japonica. To 1 1/2 to 2 ft tall, Reddish bronze new growth contrasts with chartreuse to
yellow older foliage. Pink flowers.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/23/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/23/00 - planted in trough garden T10
2000 summary - healthy growth and expecting pretty flowers in the spring.
Notes and images for Stachys lanata 'Helene Von Stein'
BOTANICAL NAME: Stachys lanata 'Helene Von Stein'
COMMON NAME: Lamb's-ears
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Betony
TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Dried Arrangements
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Perennial. Evergreen, white-gray, woolly leaves are similar to sage, but much more downy and soft. The small, pink-purple
flowers appear in whorls borne on spikes in late spring and early summer. Some think the flowers detract from appeal of
leaves which are used extensively to add some light color to a border garden or as an accent in a kitchen garden. Mat-forming
good groundcover that is easy to grow and requires little care once established. Self-sows. Prefers well-drained, fertile
soil but will tolerate poor soil and drought. Dislikes hot, humid summers. Propagate by division in spring or seeds up to 2
months before frost in humid conditions. Stachys grandiflora is another popular species.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/10/97 - this has remained very healthy and has grown much larger. Not sure it is in the best spot for composition in the
bed.
4/11/97 - this has grown well here and spread a lot.
5/31/97 - period of heavy rains and hot weather really have hurt this plant. I cut back the rotted leaves at the base.
6/9/97 - pulled up entire plant and broke away many divisions that I potted up. Replanted the main part in a location with
more space and sandier soil.
6/28/97 - foliage rotting away with daily rains
8/22/97 - transplanted and cut back dead foliage. Seems to be recovering
10/24/97 - came back strong and healthy
2/14/98 - growing well
7/27/98 - gone with wet weather
DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Planted a division in trough garden.
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - very healthy looking in dry weather
1999 summary - plant declined this year, despite rather dry summer.
2000 summary - this apparently died last year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Stevia rebaudiana
COMMON NAME: honeyleaf
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: sweet leaf
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:
BLUESTONE - the edible leaves are many times sweeter than sugar. The herbal equivalent of Nutrisweet. Annual in all but
zone 9, excels in hot weather. Full sun.
http://www.backbenimble.com/new/?cont=%2fmisc%2fstevia%5ffaq%2ehtm - Growing this 1 1/2 foot high mountain shrub is not an
easy task. Stevia thrives in high altitudes, is temperamental to grow and rarely sets viable seeds and few greenhouses carry
them.
http://www.stevianow.com/growing_stevia.htm - Growing Stevia from scratch can be difficult (from seeds that is). Even if
you could get the seeds to germinate stevioside levels can vary greatly from plant grown from seeds. It is best to buy
starter plants. You should try and get Stevia plants that have been grown from cuttings of plants that where high in
stevioside. Young Stevia plants are sensitive to low temperatures so you should wait until frost chance of frost have
past and soil temperatures are into the 50`s and 60`s before transplanting them into to your garden. Stevia plants should
be put in rows 20 to 24 inches apart and 18 inches between plants. Your plants will grow a height of around 30 inches
and widths of 18 to 24 inches. Stevia plants enjoy a rich loamy soil. Stevia`s feeder roots are near the surface so it
is a good idea to ad compost for extra nutrients if your soil is sandy. Stevia roots are sensitive to excessive moisture.
Be careful when watering and make sure their soil drains easy. Frequent light watering is best during the summer
months. Add a layer of mulch around each plant to keep the shallow feeder roots from drying out. Stevia plants prefer
fertilizers with lower nitrogen content instead of Phosphoric acid or potash content. Organic fertilizes fish emulsion
cow manure, etc.) are good because they release their nitrogen slowly. Waiting as late as possible to harvest can
intensify the sweetness of the plants due to cool autumn temperatures and shorter days while they evolve into their
reproductive state. You should cover your plants in the early frost so you can gain a few weeks growing and greater
sweetness. When it come time to harvest you should prune off the branches before removing the leaves You can also cut the
tips off the stems since they can also be high in stevioside. If you live in a frost free climate you can leave your
plants outside but do not cut the branches to short leave around 4 inches of stem. Your second year harvest will then be
more successful.
You should replace the plants after 2 years with
new cuttings.
Cuttings must be rooted before planting. You
can use commercial rooting hormones or make
your own from willow tree tips made liquid in
your blender.
Dip cuttings in your preparation and plant in a
rooting type soil for 2 to 3 weeks.
Once the root system has had a chance to form
you can plant in a 4.5 inch pots.
Place plants in a sunny no draft location until
spring.
You can grow Stevia indoors hydroponics
systems work well or a 10 to 12 inch container
filled with a light weight growing mix. Again
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DATE PLANTED: 3/23/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
3/23/00 - planted in area 6
2000 summary - this grew fine but was overshadowed by large Costus, not sure if it has survived.
BOTANICAL NAME: Stipa tenuissima
COMMON NAME: Ponytails
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 26
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 , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - 26 inch vase shaped fine green-blonde topped foliage sways in every light breeze. Soft tan with pink blush
tassels by summer. Needs winter protection in the north.
Niche Gardens -- Stipa tenuissima (Gramineae) (STY-pa ten-you-ISS-ee-ma) - Mexican Feather Grass
I first met Mexican Feather Grass in one of the plant collections at Longwood Gardens. It is truly a sensuous plant, with
soft, flexible, narrow grassy foliage that moves in the slightest breeze. Its small stature of 2' makes it useful for
condominium gardens, punctuation in larger areas, or en masse to command breathtaking movement. The flowering plumes are not
showy; rather they add a textured buff color to the landscape. In the spring, it adds instant softness to gardens, goes
semidormant in the summer, then springs back in the fall after cutting back. Plant in a sunny site with well-drained soil.
You won't be able to resist stroking this plant. Native. Height 2',Spread 2',Zone 7-9(?),Qt.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/9.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/19/98 - Planted one in T31
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - may be dormant
3/29/99 - no sign, ordered replacement of this one and the one in the top area that did not survive.
4/1/99 - planted in top area next to the one that lived
BOTANICAL NAME: Stokesia laevis
COMMON NAME: Stoke's Aster
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, white, lavender, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Excellent cut flowers. Native to the Southeast. Well adapted to well drained sunny or partially shaded sites. GC: Long,
slender, evergreen foliage provides the backdrop for erect stems bearing large, aster-like flower heads in blue, pink,
purple, white or yellow throughout the summer. Continuous bloom for 4 weeks. This stunning perennial is native to the
southeastern United States. Many beautiful cultivars have been developed from the original species. Needs fertile soil and
excellent drainage, especially in winter, and a light mulch in northern zones. Dislikes winter wet. Propagate by division or
root cuttings in spring, seeds in spring through autumn. Niche Gardens offers at $5.00 quart, but its easy to find in
Tallahassee, at Native Nurseries and elsewhere. Niche sells a variety'Mary Gregory' with yellow blooms.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Stokesia laevis : ASTERACEAE, (Stokes' Aster). Evergreen strap shaped leaves hold interest
through the year. Spring flowers are 3" cornflower blue and frilly. This hardy native tolerates wet soil, poor drainage, and
shade. Zones 6-9. (Image / JPEG / 600x482 pixels / 51KB)
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DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos $2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
5/18/96 - Started blooming, continued thru 6/12/96
8/25/96 - declined a bit but I think it will survive
10/31/96 - looks healthy
2/10/97 - growing well
5/2/97 - blooming now, very profuse blooms, fell over so I had to stake them. Blooms continued thru 6/23/97
10/22/97 - basal leaves still healthy
5/2/98 - I believe this is gone
Notes and images for Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'
BOTANICAL NAME: Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'
COMMON NAME: Stoke's Aster
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Round, Cutting Bed, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, white, lavender, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Excellent cut flowers. Native to the Southeast. Well adapted to well drained sunny or partially shaded sites. GC: Long,
slender, evergreen foliage provides the backdrop for erect stems bearing large, aster-like flower heads in blue, pink,
purple, white or yellow throughout the summer. Continuous bloom for 4 weeks. This stunning perennial is native to the
southeastern United States. Many beautiful cultivars have been developed from the original species. Needs fertile soil and
excellent drainage, especially in winter, and a light mulch in northern zones. Dislikes winter wet. Propagate by division or
root cuttings in spring, seeds in spring through autumn. Niche Gardens offers at $5.00 quart, but its easy to find in
Tallahassee, at Native Nurseries and elsewhere. Niche sells a variety'Mary Gregory' with yellow blooms.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/27/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Talla Nurseries 2 for 99 cents
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
moved from RG to Patio bed.
9/95 - growing fine, but not blooming.
3/5/96 - very health looking, larger plant than the 'Bluestar'
4/1/96 - healthy growth, should be blooming soon
5/6/96 - started blooming (WHITE), continued thru 5/28/96
10/29/96 - one of the Stokesia died, not sure which one
5/18/97 - this one did not bloom this year
10/26/97 - checked records, this must be the piese that was transplanted from the Silene carolinius
8/4/98 - gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Stokesia laevis 'Bluestar'
COMMON NAME: Stoke's Aster
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, white, lavender, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
Excellent cut flowers. Native to the Southeast. Well adapted to well drained sunny or partially shaded sites. GC: Long,
slender, evergreen foliage provides the backdrop for erect stems bearing large, aster-like flower heads in blue, pink,
purple, white or yellow throughout the summer. Continuous bloom for 4 weeks. This stunning perennial is native to the
southeastern United States. Many beautiful cultivars have been developed from the original species. Needs fertile soil and
excellent drainage, especially in winter, and a light mulch in northern zones. Dislikes winter wet. Propagate by division or
root cuttings in spring, seeds in spring through autumn. Niche Gardens offers at $5.00 quart, but its easy to find in
Tallahassee, at Native Nurseries and elsewhere. Niche sells a variety'Mary Gregory' with yellow blooms.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$4.70 'Bluestar'
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
10/1/95 - Moved two of them to Patio bed.
3/5/96 - remaining plant is healthy.
4/1/96 - vigorous growing and soon to bloom
5/3/96 - these are absolutely beautiful blooms, continued thru 5/28/96
2/10/97 - looking healthy
5/18/97 - blooming well now, blooms did not last long, but absolutely beautiful.
10/25/97 - not sure how well this is doing now
2/6/98 - Bluestone will replace
3/19/98 - Planted two in T02
5/10/98 - blooming
8/23/98 - not well suited to this location, will move in fall
9/20/98 - moved to top area 25
3/18/99 - healthy
1999 summary - not a very spectacular bloom, probably needs more sun.
2000 summary - still here but not that great.
BOTANICAL NAME: Strelitzia nicolai
COMMON NAME: white bird of paradise
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20 ft
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9b to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Tropical Look - this one is tall up to 20 feet.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
6/3/00 - planted in area 6
BOTANICAL NAME: Strelitzia reginae
COMMON NAME: Bird-of-Paradise
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Ornamental, Container, Greenhouse, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Orange, Blue, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Thompson & Morgan - dwarf variety of Bird of Paradise.
This is an exotic beauty and a native plant of South Africa. The foliage is quite lovely alone with its large and long dark
green leaves, which look like those of the banana tree. Eventually, they grow to form large, lush clumps that are
good-looking year-round. The blooms are colored a rich purple with bright orange bracts which appear in a fan pattern.
Fertilize twice monthly in the growing season and keep the humidity high. It usually takes 7 years and 7 leaves before blooms
will appear, but it is worth the wait. These fine garden plants will need protection from frost in the northern sections of
Zone 9. 'Kirstenbosch Gold' is the pictured variety.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/30/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: SEEDS Seed starting
Unusual, pulled off orange tufts and soaked 24 hours, then planted in dark. Takes 30-90 days to germinate.
BOTANICAL NAME: Strobilanthes dyerianus
COMMON NAME: Burma Conehead
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: cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
www.glasshouseworks.com -- We love this photo. We propagate this plant regularly. It is not the easiest plant to grow. It
does not like it too hot or too cold. It likes a bit of extra humidity in the air to keep from getting brown edges. But it is
worth the effort. At some times during the year it can get leaves up to a foot long. We often grow it outside in the bedding
area of the yard. Perhaps that might be the way that you might get the plant to grow best! "Persian Shield" - carmine
highlights on wide shimmering copper-purple to blue metallic leaves. New Guinea native, must have high humidity.
Plant sign - gives common name as Burma Conehead, shade, 30 inches, moist, well drained.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/24/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95 gallon
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
5/18/98 - this has been blooming ever since I planted it here. Very nice.
8/4/98 - foliage coming out nice, beautiful color
1998 summary - grew well throughout the year and got about 3 feet high. Did not bloom any more.
3/13/99 - killed back by January freeze.
1999 summary - bounced back strong and grew to 4 ft tall. Did not see blooms this year, but beautiful foliage, goes well
with Phillipine violets.
2000 summary - great looking shade foliage
BOTANICAL NAME: Stylophorum diphyllum
COMMON NAME: Celandine Poppy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Yellow Poppy
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Wildflower/Meadow, Naturalizer
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 6.0-7.0, Moist, Well-drained, rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - A good choice for the woodland setting, this plant is more easily grown than most and can be invasive. Easily
transplanted and divided. Likes a humus-rich woodland soil that is moist and well-drained in partial shade. Blooms are a rich
yellow and the leaves are dark green and deeply cut.
Niche Gardens recommends this for partial to full shade. It self sows from unusual hairy seed pods. Offered at $5.50 quart
size, a "must have" flower!
SCHENK- describes as the world's largest buttercups. Easy to grow in all areas except tropical, so may be iffy here. He
says it blooms from May to August!
TAYLOR- says zone 4 to 9, blooms April to May (picture page 80)
HORTICULTURE - May 95, pg 96 - Division should be in early spring before active growth has begun. Also easy to start from
seed.
NATIVE - flowers Mar to April, and sporatically til Oct. Self seeds easilly. High filtered shade best.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lee & Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*10/1/95 - Doing very well as with all the Celandine Poppies.
*3/5/96 - This has been blooming for about a week and still blooming sporatically thru 7/8/96
2/10/97 - this is the only one that still appears to be alive. It had one small bloom last week.
3/1/97 - blooming well now, but clump has declined and this is the only plant that is doing well. Need to collect seeds
this year.
6/9/97 - seed collected
10/25/97 - survived another summer
2/14/98 - the clump is not very big, but healthy and blooming sporatically for the past two weeks, continued throught the
month of Feb.
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Growing very well here. Should be spectacular blooms next spring.
*3/5/96 - fresh new growth
*3/17/96 - blooming very nicely.
*4/1/96 - this one and one in area 21 from Nancy Swell have had the nicest blooms, continued sporatically thru 5/28/96
*10/31/96 - no sign now, but will not disturb in case it comes back.
4/10/97 - must be gone.
DATE PLANTED: 4/14/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens $5.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/20/95 - growing well, should have nice blooms in spring.
*3/5/96 - new growth
*3/17/96 - this one was slower to emerge and has not bloomed yet, compared to the ones from Leon & Nancy Swell.
*4/18/96 - finally started blooming but not as much
*10/29/96 - plant declined and died during summer. May come back in cooler weather
3/2/97 - no sign this year
DATE PLANTED: 5/27/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Shepherd's Garden & Design, Roswell, GA - $6
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
2000 summary - plant barely survived the summer, hoping it will shap back in cool weather.
BOTANICAL NAME: Sutherlandia frutescens
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36-50
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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DATE PLANTED: 4/9/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Maradee Cryer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Planted in front of garage
5/24/98 - gone
