BOTANICAL NAME: Tagetes tenuifolia
COMMON NAME: Marigold
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Compact, Round, Border, Cutting Bed, Pest Control, Rock Garden,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Orange, Red, Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. This species of marigold has long been dominated by the 'Gem Series' of varieties whose
popularity speaks well of its good and long-lasting performance. 'Lemon Gem', 'Golden Gem' and 'Paprika' are several
favorites. Easy to grow in average garden soil with full sun and good drainage.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Tagetes tenuifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot 87 cents ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not sure about species. Blooming when planted and continued thru the summer. Very nice colors.
BOTANICAL NAME: Talinum paniculatum
COMMON NAME: Jewels of Opar
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Pink Baby-Breath
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Talinum paniculatum : PORTULACACEAE, (Jewels of Opar, Pink Baby-Breath). Charming
semi-succulent plants with broad basal leaves and stalks of scarcely noticeable pink flowers, followed quickly by 1/8" balls
of iridescent red-purple.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials $4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - This has turned out to be one of the most delightful plants. It has bloomed all summer with its delicate pink
irridescent blooms on airy stems. Then come the "berries". Maybe just a little too big for the rock garden.
3/5/96 - killed back by cold. Still has not broken dormancy.
4/1/96 - still no sign of life here
5/6/96 - Based on Mike Bridges' suggestion, pricked out seedlings and started a whole flat of what I HOPE are Jewels of
Opar.
10/19/96 - I transplanted seedlings (about 12) to larger pots and moved to sunnier area.
2/4/97 - it took quite a while, but these are growing very well now. About 12 small pots, ready for transplant.
3/1/97 - planted in area 8
3/26/97 - blooming since planted here, and still blooming
6/28/97 - cut back the seed heads and stems, trying for fresh growth of flowers.
7/19/97 - started reblooming nicely
8/22/97 - cut back again for fresh bloom stalks
10/24/97 - fresh blooms
2/14/98 - cut them all down to the ground, and did not compost for fear of spreading seeds. We will see if the seedlings
become a problem here.
4/19/98 - plants have come back healthy, starting to bloom
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: cutting
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
2/18/96 - not sure if it took
5/9/96 - cutting did not take, but planted 36 seedlings from RG
duplicate record
BOTANICAL NAME: Talinum spp.
COMMON NAME: Jewels of Opar
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red-purple, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, sandy
Propagation: seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
Siskiyou carries an unknown species/hybrid with needle foliage in low mounds. Stems of countless red-purple 1 inch flowers
through the summer. Likes scree conditions.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Talinum spp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Several stems were broken during shipment, so I am trying to root them.
9/95 - cuttings did not root and plant did not survive.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tanacetum vulgare
COMMON NAME: Tansy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Border, Wildflower, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
This aromatic and herbaceous perennial makes an attractive and vigorous garden plant. Will produce tiny rounded flowerhead
clusters but no petals on short stems. Aromatic foliage is fern-like and will do well in just about any soil. The variety
'Crispum' is recommended as being particularly robust.
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Results for Tanacetum vulgare at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/14/97 - looks healthy
10/22/97 - ????
2/14/98 - This was growing very well, very healthy foliage, when I weeded the bed a month ago.
3/7/98 - underground rhyzomes, somewhat invasive
1998 summary - apparently this bully of an invasive plant died during the summer, cause it's gone now!
BOTANICAL NAME: Teucrium canadense
COMMON NAME: Prostrate Germander
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - Attractive evergreen foliage that can be walked on. Foliage is superb, a thick and glossy rich green. Rose
flowers in late spring and summer. Did not find this species listed in my references.
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Results for Teucrium canadense at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/20/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 26 Back of house
6 inch, needs a little sun. planted area 7
5/18/97 - noticed a couple of tiny blooms, continued thru 5/31/97
6/28/97 - daily rains have caused this to died back some.
7/19/97 - still alive, but can not stand continual rain
8/22/97 - these are set back by rain and heat
10/24/97 - lots of dead branches but some new growth. this does not do well at all in the heat
2/14/98 - barely noticable, but still alive and growing well
7/27/98 - healthy
9/27/98 - many starts, transplanted to Area 25
11/7/98 - doing well
7/23/99 - this is doing exceptionally well, very pretty compact littly shrub-like plant. No blooms yet.
9/24/99 - some plants turned brown and died during summer
3/27/00 - still alive
9/29/00 - All died over summer, replacement plants received from Bluestone, planted in Area 26
BOTANICAL NAME: Teucrium chamaedrys
COMMON NAME: Germander
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Wall Germander
TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: Low, Bushy, Border, Edging, Hedge, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose, pink, purple, red, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring????, 7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
COX - Nice edging for walks, formal gardens.
GC: Though historically used medicinally, this germander is grown today for its bright green foliage and bushy growth habit.
Doesn't mind crowding and for this reason can be used to form a low hedge. Popular as a parterre selection and as a knot
garden shrubby perennial. Stays green in winter.
LAWRENCE - mentions T. chamaedrys 'Prostratum'. Some shade recommended in the South, but not under trees.
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Results for Teucrium chamaedrys at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lee & Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
6/15/95 - Moved to patio bed so it could get more sun.
9/95 - doing much better here.
3/5/96 - healthy controlled growth, evergreen thru winter.
4/1/96 - nice looking plant, would be good for rock garden
10/29/96 - died under cover of Cestrum, tried to pot up roots, but doubtful
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
3/13/96 planted in 20
8/25/96 - was overcrowded by Hypoestes
Apparently it did not make it here.
BOTANICAL NAME: Thelypteris hispidula
COMMON NAME: Variable Maiden Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 9
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 acid, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GA FERNS - found in shade, moist woods
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Results for Thelypteris hispidula at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: volunteer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*Very uncertain about the identification of this one. Started with two volunteers, and grew many more from spore. Sori
are very conspicuous in rows along vein.
1999 summary - whatever it is, makes a great groundcover in the shade.
BOTANICAL NAME: Thelypteris normalis
COMMON NAME: Wood Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Listed by Marshall as a groundcover for shade.
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Results for Thelypteris normalis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Nancy Rowell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 24 Right of main path
Not sure this is the same plant. Doing quite well.
3/5/96 - died back in winter, still dormant
1999 summary - performed well
BOTANICAL NAME: Thelypteris torresiana
COMMON NAME: Mariana Maiden Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Macrothelypteris torresiana
TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 9
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 acid, moist, rich, humusy
Propagation: division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GA FERNS - Native of Mariana Islands. First found in US in FL and has spread to other SE states.
FERN ENCYCL - Fast growing, lacy light green, bright light and moist soil
IMAGES: None available
Results for Thelypteris torresiana at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/25/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: volunteer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 19 Along left fence
*Not certain about identification.
1999 summary - identification looks good, light green color is different from other ferns in the garden.
2000 summary - doing fine
Notes and images for Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'
BOTANICAL NAME: Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf American Arborvitae
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - dwarf 1-2 ft spread 1-2 ft space 2 ft, very colorful. Golden bronze turns orange bronze in the fall. Very
slowly can reach a 3-4 ft size ro be clipped to 2 ft.
NOTE: other references say this grows to 5 feet.
Ohio State University -- For best growth, plant arborvitae in fertile, well-drained but moist soil in full sun, although
light shade is acceptable. In dense shade, plants become open and leggy and are not as attractive. Transplant balled and
burlapped or from a container at any season of the year. Arborvitae will grow well in both acidic and alkaline soils.
Fertilize annually with 2 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet of a lawn-type fertilizer. Be certain the fertilizer does not
contain weed control chemicals. 'Rheingold' - Bright golden-orange foliage; compact 4'
Iowa State -- Rheingold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold') is a slow-growing, globe- to cone-shaped shrub with
deep gold foliage. In winter, the foliage turns copper to brownish yellow. Plants grow approximately 4 to 5 feet tall.
Rheingold arborvitae is hardy in zone 5.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 2.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - Planted in T23
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - excellent condition, beautiful plant
7/23/99 - a great looking plant, staying nice and compact with beautiful chartreuse foliage.
9/24/99 - outstanding foliage plant
3/27/00 - some of the foliage browned this year, perhaps from dry weather. Did some light pruning and it has now bounced
back. Looking great.
2000 summary - outstanding plant, nice shape and looks healthy all year.
BOTANICAL NAME: Thunbergia grandiflora
COMMON NAME: sky flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 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: Stem Cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Thunbergia grandiflora at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
6/3/00 - planted in area 7 on right corner of garage
2000 summary - this one really took off and I had to keep cutting it back from the roof. The Dec. freeze killed it back
completely.
Notes and images for Thymus citriodorus 'Argenteus'
BOTANICAL NAME: Thymus citriodorus 'Argenteus'
COMMON NAME: Variegated Lemon Thyme
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, average to poor
Propagation: division, seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
Rock Garden in the South - lists T. x citriodorus as the most satisfactory and enduring kind for the South. It is erect and
bushy, but spreads so fast that there is always plenty to give away.
Southern Living Garden Book - Hybrid grows 4-12 in tall, erect or spreading, lemon scented foliage, summer flowers pale
purple, leaves of 'Argenteus' are splashed with silver.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Thymus citriodorus 'Argenteus' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
11/7/98 - did not survive, seemed to get crown rot, was not healthy when received from Bluestone
Bluestone replacement on order
3/17/99 - planted in area 27, this time received in very good condition.
They all died rather suddenly from fungus in late summer.
10/7/99 - received 3 replacements, planted in trough garden T25
3/27/00 - Looks healthy now, but we will see how it handles the heat later in the year.
9/29/00 - failed again, credit received from Bluestone.
Notes and images for Thymus serpyllum 'Annie Hall'
BOTANICAL NAME: Thymus serpyllum 'Annie Hall'
COMMON NAME: Mother of Thyme
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose-red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
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, average to poor
Propagation: division, seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - coded for considerable shade, whereas Cox says full sun. Little evergreen ground cover that completely covers
the ground. Rose-red flowers in late spring. This is an improved Mother of Thyme and will stand foot traffic. Perfect
between walks and stepping stones.
LAWRENCE - Says 'Annie Hall' is exquisite but very rare. Discovered by Mr. Hall of Harrogate, does best in a cool climate.
Shell pink flowers.
MOODY - T. serpyllum is known as Wild Thyme. An aromatic spreading plant with mid green foliage and rose-pink to rich purple
flowers in spring. Easy to grow in a sunny position.
ROCK & WATER EXPERT - 'Annie Hall' is pale pink. Well drained light soil in full sun.
DICTIONARY - sunny postion grows well over rocks.
SIMON & SHUSTER - sunny or very bright, stony, humus soil.
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Results for Thymus serpyllum 'Annie Hall' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/22/96 - planted in area 1
*5/9/96 - this has grown vigorously and spread well
*5/18/96 - noticed that some undergrowth is turning brown, but overall healthy looking.
*6/22/96 - when rains started coming daily, could not take it. Nearly gone.
*8/10/96 - still one small patch alive
*Did not survvive - Bluestone replacement on back-order
Try this in a brighter location with morning sun and perfect drainage.
New bed left of waterfall near the front to hang over rocks. NOT for alkaline soil.
8/23/97 - looks pretty healthy considering weather
10/26/97 - healthy
2/8/98 - still looks good
1998 summary - declined and may be gone completely
BOTANICAL NAME: Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'
COMMON NAME: Creeping Thyme
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose-red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6
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 , well drained, average to poor
Propagation: division, seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
BLUESTONE - A soft cushion of green reddish pink flowers are produce in early summer.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 6/7.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - Planted three in T17
8/23/98 - one plant is in poor condition, barely alive, the other only fair condition. Did well in dry heat, but wet
weather seems to do it in.
11/7/98 - one plant died, but the other recovered well with cool weather
7/23/99 - plant has remained fairly healthy in troughs despite hot wet weather. A few sparse blooms.
9/24/99 - healthy through the summer
3/27/00 - plant has declined this year, did not get the usual spring growth.
2000 summary - I worked the soil here, lifting the plant and building it up higher in the trough. Has survived well over
the summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Thymus vulgaris
COMMON NAME: English Thyme
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, well drained, average to poor
Propagation: division, seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
rock garden
IMAGES: None available
Results for Thymus vulgaris at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos 1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Tiarella cordifolia
COMMON NAME: False Mitrewort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Allegheny Foamflower
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Rock Garden, Groundcover, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White or purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Grown for its profuse panicles of creamy white flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Bright green leaves are
very attractive and shaped like a grape leaf. Foliage turns to a bronzy green in the autumn. T. unifoliata is a western form
of this perennial and grows as high as 2 feet and carries the same lovely panicles of flowers. Grow these choice perennials
in masses for a masterful garden effect.
TAYLOR- can be invasive ground cover.
SCHENK- fast spreading
COX- rich, humosy acid soil, blooms May to June. He says zone 3 to 8
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Results for Tiarella cordifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cohutta
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Not sure about the species.
12/7/95 - seems to like the "flat lands" of Tallahassee as well as the mountains. very healthy growing (whatever species it
is).
3/5/96 - evergreen thru winter, healthy looking
3/31/96 - very healthy but moved to area 22 because the rock garden by the upper pond was getting too crowded.
4/30/96 - has been blooming for a week, bloomed thru 5/18/96
6/22/96 - declined
8/25/96 - I don't see it now, could be it died.
Notes and images for Tiarella hybrid 'Filligree Lace'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tiarella hybrid 'Filligree Lace'
COMMON NAME: Foam Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Deeply lobed foliage with distintive dark purple pattern at base. Spreads to 18 inches.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Tiarella hybrid 'Filligree Lace' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/24/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Plant started blooming about 5/20/95
DUPLICATE RECORD - MOVED TO "DISCARD"
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*12/31/95 - Gone for now, hopefully just dormant for winter.
*3/5/96 - broke dormancy a couple of weeks ago and looking very healthy
*3/27/96 - some blooms but very small and delicate looking, blooming until 5/6/96
*10/29/96 - not sure what happened, but it is gone now
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
at least one good one, two others.
3/3/96 - planted in area 24
5/9/96 - now I'm not sure if this may be 'Wherryi'
10/31/96 - not sure if this survived the summer
4/11/97 - no sign of life, looks like it did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Tiarella wherryi
COMMON NAME: Foam Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: T. cordifolia wherryi
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Border, Naturalizer, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A charming and old-fashioned perennial for your border garden or shady nook. Plants grow to about 1 foot high and bear
panicles of creamy pink flowers from late spring to mid-summer. They like a partially shaded, moist environment with fairly
rich soil. They complement other perennials with their pastel shades of bloom and create a fairyland of dancing blossoms in
spring breezes.
Niche Gardens offers at $4.50 quart. They recommend for zones 3 to 8.
TAYLOR- says this is really a variety of T. cordifolia. They say zones 3 to 9 and describe the flower as "spikes of cotton
candy cones".
DICTIONARY- flowers late spring to early summer. Picture #1399
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Results for Tiarella wherryi at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens - $4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
10/1/95 - Took some divisions, but it is not doing very well.
4/30/96 - not sure what happened to this original plant in area 21, but the divisions are still okay.
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*12/7/95 - these seem to be very touchy. could be it just is going dormant for the winter.
*3/5/96 - no sign of life
*4/1/96 - still no sign
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/18/96 - these are in very nice condition.
3/3/96 - planted in area 24
4/1/96 - These are the best of the T. wherryi I have
4/14/96 - now blooming, and really beautiful, continued blooming thru 5/18/96
10/31/96 - not sure if this survived the summer
4/11/97 - apparently did not survive
Notes and images for Tiarella wherryi 'Filligee Lace'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tiarella wherryi 'Filligee Lace'
COMMON NAME: Foam Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: T. cordifolia wherryi
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, white, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
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A charming and old-fashioned perennial for your border garden or shady nook. Plants grow to about 1 foot high and bear
panicles of creamy pink flowers from late spring to mid-summer. They like a partially shaded, moist environment with fairly
rich soil. They complement other perennials with their pastel shades of bloom and create a fairyland of dancing blossoms in
spring breezes.
Niche Gardens offers at $4.50 quart. They recommend for zones 3 to 8.
TAYLOR- says this is really a variety of T. cordifolia. They say zones 3 to 9 and describe the flower as "spikes of cotton
candy cones".
DICTIONARY- flowers late spring to early summer. Picture #1399
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Results for Tiarella wherryi 'Filligee Lace' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $6.00 'Filigree Lace'
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - This bloomed a little in late spring (May 20, 1995). Took a division and transplanted to area 4.
*3/5/96 - alive with new growth
*4/22/96 - small, blooming thru 5/6/96
*8/25/96 - looks like it is gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Tibouchina grandifolia
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://www.kuipplanten.com/kuip/tibouchina-urvilleana-grandiflora.htm - has a picture of T. urvilleana 'Grandiflora', which
shows leaves that are narrow, not the broad leaves in my plant.
http://www.nichegdn.com/ - Tibouchina grandifolia (Melastomataceae)
(tee-bow-CHEE-nah gran-da-FOE-lee-ah) - Princess Flower
For you purple lovers out there, this handsome tropical carries a candelabra of dark purple flowers (with a rosy red
center) in late summer. In its native country of Brazil, it tops out at 10-15'. In our temperate, zone 7, climate it grew
5-6';
it's most wonderful as the focal point in a large, mixed container planting. Large (5-9") soft, fuzzy leaves invite stroking.
Give it full sun and rich soil. Not native. Height=5-6', Spread=2-4', Zone 10, Qt.
http://www.floridata.com/ -
Tibouchina semidecadendra princess flower Family Melastomataceae (melastoma or meadow beauty family)
One of my favorite flowering shrubs, princess flower forms a soft mound of attractive evergreen foliage up to
10' tall. The plant is covered with purple flowers most of the year. Leaves are velvety green, up to 3" long and have
from 3 to 5 midribs running up and down the length. Location Native to Brazil, Tibouchina is a very popular landscape
plant in frost free areas around the world. Culture Light: Sun -- give some shade in hot summer areas. Moisture:
Likes moist, fertile soil. Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-10. Tender -- frost will kill to ground. In north Florida, princess
flower is killed back nearly every winter, but quickly returns the following spring. Propagation: Softwood cuttings.
Usage Use in shrub borders and foundation plantings. Features This fast growing shrub is quick to recover from frost
and freeze die-back. It's very attractive bright purple flowers are especially enjoyable and good for cutting. Fertilize
after each bloom cycle for optimum flowering.
Perhaps you mean Tibouchina grandifolia? Yes, the leaves are rounder and larger and the flowers are
arranged in 1' vertical spikes. This plant grows only to 6 or 7' high. The plant may be grown from
seed or cuttings in moist, loamy soil. It flowers off and on all year, but must be protected from freezing
temperatures.
Other information: Flower Color -- dark purple, Light -- full sun to partial shade, Fertilize -- every 45
days, Drought Tolerance -- Low, Cold Tolerance -- to Zone 9, Salt Tolerance -- Low.
http://www.greenbeam.com/features/plant021599.stm -
Well here's another bound to be among the most popular patio plants --
Tibouchina. It's common in Florida and Southern California and it's just
starting to gain attention in other areas.
Soft, fuzzy and purple
The most commonly grown species is T. urvilleana. It has outstanding
purple flowers and its foliage is soft, fuzzy and attractive as well. It's hardy
to only USDA Hardiness Zone 10, but that hasn't kept Hines Nurseries
Inc. in Irvine, Calif., from selling it across the country. This year the
company had a pair of 10-foot specimens in its booth at the Pennsylvania
Allied Nursery Trade Show in July.
"It's surprising how many tropicals like Tibouchina we're sending to colder
regions," said John Burke, Hines new product coordinator. "People are
trying these things and a number of good plants are spreading across the
country to places that have been traditionally considered out of their
ranges."
Hines mostly sells Tibouchina in the 5-gallon range, though employees are
developing better ways to ship larger specimens. These plants have brittle
leaves and traditionally have to be shipped in sleeves to reduce damage.
"It will take wind, but not real jarring that it might take during transport.
I've tested other species and found out that was the case with them, too,"
Burke said.
Besides T. urvilleana, Mark Herndon, owner of Black Olive East Nursery
in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recommends T. grandifolia, with larger, fuzzier
leaves that can reach 10 inches long and across, and T. granulosa, with
dark-purple flowers and narrow leaves with sandpaperlike textures.
Herndon propagates Tibouchina from tip cuttings in a fog chamber. The
most difficult species to root is T. granulosa, which requires more air
movement than the chamber provides. This species is rooted outdoors
under mist.
Insects aren't any more problematic on Tibouchina than any other tropical
flowering plant, but watch for aphids and spider mites.
For more: Mark Herndon, Black Olive East Nursery, 3601 Griffin Road,
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312; (954) 985-8787; fax (954)985-9913. John
Burke, Hines Nurseries Inc., 12621 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, CA
92720-2101; (800) 444-4499; fax (714) 786-0968.
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Common name: Princess flower, glory bush, pleroma, lasiandra.
Family: Melastomataceae.
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Results for Tibouchina grandifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/17/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Just Fruits & Exotics $8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
7/27/00 - blooming
2000 summary - this was a fantastic plant, kept in pot through the year. Very long blooming and showy. Moved to greenhouse
for the winter
Results for Tibouchina longifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/22/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Not sure about species name, listed only as Tibouchina
2/14/98 - plant is well established and looking healthy
7/27/98 - beautiful deep purple blooms and many more buds
1998 summary - remained healthy through the summer and grew much larger. Easy to keep pruned, nice pleasing shape and leaf
texture. Flowers are beautiful but not profuse.
3/10/99 - froze back in January and no sign of new growth yet
4/16/99 - very slow to come back, but there is some new growth.
7/19/99 - growing well now
9/24/99 - seems to be recovering but has not bloomed. Need to protect it this winter
1999 summary - did not bloom at all but recovered from January freeze. Potted up and kept in greenhouse.
3/9/00 - planted out in dog pen area 15.
2000 summary - much better flowering this year in new location, bloomed in late summer, froze back in December
Notes and images for Tithonia rotundifolia 'Gold Finger'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tithonia rotundifolia 'Gold Finger'
COMMON NAME: Mexican Sunflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Orange, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-Drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. Daisy or Dahlia-like orange-red blossoms are held on strong stems above rounded, velvety
leaves. This is a good choice for borders, backgrounds or may be grown as cutting bed flowers. Protect from strong winds.
Needs full sun and well-drained soil and is heat and drought resistant. They may grow tall enough to require support.
Deadhead to prolong blooming season, from summer to early autumn. Sow seeds in late winter or early spring.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 89 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*6/22/96 - has been blooming profusely for over a week
Continued through the summer. It grew very tall (over six feet) and was knocked over by thunderstorms. Stalks in contact
with the ground start to root. Bright showy orange color - this most noticable plant in this garden plot.
DATE PLANTED: 3/24/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1998 summary - bright showy orange flowers in the summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Torenia fournieri
COMMON NAME: Wishbone Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Container, Windowbox, Greenhouse, Border, Edging
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, rose, blue, yellow, pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, Rich
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to June, remove leaf yellowi
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- Tender Annual. Also known as Bluewings. Good for containers, window boxes, hanging baskets. Erect, bushy
annual with toothed leaves and tiny blue-purple blossoms with yellow or white throats that resemble trumpets; blooms from
summer to the first frost. Needs rich, very moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for a cool greenhouse; plant in shade in
hot regions. Pinch shoots of young plants to encourage bushiness. In frost-free areas, plant year-round. 'Clown Mix' is an
award-winning variety with large flowers and a good compact form.
RODALE'S ANNUAL- make good house plants.
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Results for Torenia fournieri at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/20/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nursery
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
This never really seemed to thrive here. Plant always looked scraggly and not many blossoms.
DATE PLANTED: 4/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native nurseries 2/ 89 cents
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - My Torenia have done well this year. Worth it to buy the plants instead of messing with the seeds. I could use
some of the self-seedlings to over winter.
10/8/95 - Set up a whole tray of seedlings in greenhouse.
SEEDLINGS WERE NOT FROM THIS PLANT - FROM THE PLANT I BOUGHT IN THOMASVILLE.
DATE PLANTED: 7/4/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thomasville
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - these have done well here with a lot of seedlings.
12/7/95 - I made up a whole tray of seedlings and put them in greenhouse. Also, collected some seed from the last blooming
flowers, so I should have plenty next year.
12/31/95 - Seeds were sown a week ago and already germinating. Looks like I'll have a steady supply of these for my shady
areas.
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
3/3/96 - planted in area 24
5/9/96 - started blooming, three different colors, blue, lavender and purple.
8/10/96 - need to keep this seed stock. These have been exceptionally nice Torenia.
10/31/96 - removed from bed
DATE PLANTED: 4/27/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2 pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
'Clown Blue'
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries 2/89
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Notes and images for Torenia fournieri 'Clown Rose'
BOTANICAL NAME: Torenia fournieri 'Clown Rose'
COMMON NAME: Wishbone Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, rose, blue, yellow, pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: al
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, moist, Rich
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to June, remove leaf yellowi
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- Tender Annual. Also known as Bluewings. Good for containers, window boxes, hanging baskets. Erect, bushy
annual with toothed leaves and tiny blue-purple blossoms with yellow or white throats that resemble trumpets; blooms from
summer to the first frost. Needs rich, very moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for a cool greenhouse; plant in shade in
hot regions. Pinch shoots of young plants to encourage bushiness. In frost-free areas, plant year-round. 'Clown Mix' is an
award-winning variety with large flowers and a good compact form.
RODALE'S ANNUAL- make good house plants.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/11/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $1.59 ea
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Notes and images for Torenia hybrid 'Summer Wave Blue'
BOTANICAL NAME: Torenia hybrid 'Summer Wave Blue'
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: al
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
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BOTANICAL NAME: Tovara virginiana
COMMON NAME: Jumpseed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Tovara virginiana : POLYGONACEAE, (Jumpseed). Broad leaves boast a chevron of dark green. Thin
spikes of red flowers are interesting and attractive; red seeds follow. Performs well in shade. Height 1' for the leaves;
flowering stalks add another foot to the height. Rhizomatous. Southeastern U.S.; Zones 6-9.
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Results for Tovara virginiana at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials $4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/7/95 - This plant seemed to deteriorate, but still alive.
3/5/96 - Died back from cold and no sign of life now.
4/1/96 - no sign, need to check on hardiness.
4/14/96 - I THINK, there is some green, maybe.
5/18/96 - Healthy and vigorous.
7/8/96 - some very tiny blooms on stalk
9/22/96 - moved from area 9 to rock garden area 11. Still blooming with tiny red blooms on stalks. It has "jumped"
several inches with 2 or 3 new plants.
10/29/96 - 5x7 healthy, looks good in its new home
2/10/97 - disappeared, same as before. I wonder where it will jump to next.
4/3/97 - it's back
5/31/97 - blooming now, very tiny red blooms on stalk, seedlings nearby.
8/23/97 - several seedlings started around the area, it indeed is "jumpseed"
2/7/98 - it has done its disappearing act again but no doubt will be plenty of seedlings in the spring.
5/18/98 - yes, several seedlings
6/28/98 - moved to area 15
1998 summary - plant disappeared, but expect seedling to show up somewhere.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tradescantia virginiana
COMMON NAME: Spiderwart
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: T. x andersoniana
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue, violet, red, white, purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH 5.0-6.0, well drained, avg
Propagation: division in spring
REFERENCE NOTES:
NOTE: EXPERT says there is a single species that is known by both names. I think this is the same flower that is growing up
through the Liriope! They list cultivars: 'lenora' = violet blue, 'osprey' = white, 'isis' = deep blue, 'purewell giant' =
carmine DICTIONARY- 'Iris Prichard' = white shade pale violet, 'osprey' = white, feathery blue stamens
COX- lists cultivars 'blue stone' = blue, 'J. C. Weguelin' = pale blue, 'pauline' = pale pink, 'purple dome' = purple, 'red
cloud' = rosy red, 'snowcap' = white. Describes as succulent stems
GC- A strong and durable perennial which blooms continuously for several weeks. It should be cut back after flowering as it
will droop over. Flowers are not ideal for cutting as they wilt quickly, but this perennial is effective grouped in masses or
in a meadow with yellow-blooming perennial wildflowers.
TAYLOR- says T. virginiana is same as T. x andersoniana. Does not spread as rapidly in deep shade as sunnier locations.
She lists zones 4 to 9 and colors blue, rose, white with bloom only in spring.
SCHENK- for all climates, any shade level, short lived flowers but long season.
S & S - yes, they are known as the same flower, but T. x andersoniana is actually a hybrid brought by crossing T. virginiana
with T. chiensis and T. subaspera.
Niche Gardens offers at $4.50 quart. They recommend zones 3 to 8. Self seeding.
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Results for Tradescantia virginiana at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens - $4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Originally planted in back center (Area 7), moved mid-summer to area 5.
3/5/96 - It is coming back nicely
This specific plant has not come back
DATE PLANTED: 5/5/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: transplants from front yard
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Seem to be deteriorating here. Could be they need more sun.
2/24/96 - lots of healthy new growth
1999 summary - blooms better in sunny areas.
Notes and images for Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Red Cloud'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Red Cloud'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Spiderwort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rosy red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , , average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Niche Gardens offers at $6.00 quart.
BLUESTONE - 'Red Cloud'
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Red Cloud' : COMMELINACEAE, (Red Spiderwort). Reddish purple
flowers amid grassy foliage in spring. About 18" tall. Zones 6-9. (Image / JPEG / 447x407 pixels / 40KB)
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Results for Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Red Cloud' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
This was supposed to be red, but turns out to be more of a violet color. First bloom 5/1/95.
10/1/95 - I promise I will not pay out any more hard earned money for Spiderwort!!!!!!!!
4/22/96 - started blooming but not profusely, continued thru 4/30/96
4/10/97 - This seems to be a late bloomer, I think it is still growing.
10/21/97 - apparently this is gone
2/6/98 - Bluestone will replace
3/19/98 - Planted three in T49
5/10/98 - bloomed briefly two weeks ago
8/23/98 - good condition
11/7/98 - good
4/16/99 - pretty lilac colored blooms
5/2/99 - blooms lasted a very short time
7/23/99 - plants looked really ragged after blooming so I cut them back to ground, and they are coming back well
9/24/99 - declined some over the summer
3/27/00 - back healthy again and just starting to bloom.
2000 summary - flowers were not very showy, and the plant looks terrible I the summer, but pretty in cooler weather.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tricyrtis dilatata
COMMON NAME: Round Leaf Toad Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, spotted with maroon/purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Tricyrtis dilatata : LILIACEAE, (Round Leaf Toad Lily). White flowers, heavily spotted with
maroon-purple in late summer. Hot sun will burn the foliage. Adequatemoisture should be provided in summer - these plants are
NOT at their best in dry shade. Leaves 3", rounded. Height 24"; for shady areas. Zones 6-9.
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Results for Tricyrtis dilatata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/1/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials $4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - Bloomed in early Sept, not very showy, but interesting up close.
*3/5/96 - no sign yet
*4/15/96 - has emerged from dormancy
*8/24/96 - just noticed the first blooms of the year
*Bloomed for very short period. Needs to be moved to a more noticable position.
3/17/97 - divided and transplanted to area 22 near other Tricyrtis.
5/31/97 - no sign of this since I transplanted
8/28/97 - I must have killed this one
Notes and images for Tricyrtis formosana 'Amethystima'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tricyrtis formosana 'Amethystima'
COMMON NAME: formosa toad lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: mauve, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Taylor- six week long bloom period.
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Results for Tricyrtis formosana 'Amethystima' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/9/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
did not survive
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McClain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
replaced, planted in area 22
2000 summary - rooted cutting received and grew very well. Bloomed in July.
Notes and images for Tricyrtis hirta 'Albo Marginata'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tricyrtis hirta 'Albo Marginata'
COMMON NAME: Common Toad Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Variegated Japanese toad lily
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Ornamental
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, lilac & white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Autumn, 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
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The unusual and long-lasting blooms of the Hairy Toad Lily beg for close inspection. Plant where up-close viewing is
possible. Flowers appear late in the season and are accented by the long, arching stems, with many clasping, hairy, dark
green leaves. The upright flowers are large, bell-shaped and purple with white spots clustered in each leaf axil and at the
end of the stem. Thrives in moist, deep, slightly acid, humus-rich soil, in partial shade. Divide in early spring, but only
when necessary. T. formosana (Formosa Toad-Lily) is another popular species.
TAYLOR- This is the most widely available variety of toad lily.
Niche Gardens sells the variegated form ''albo marginata' for $7.00 quart. Flowers are white with purple spots.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata'. Leaves with a thin margin of chartreuse. Flowers white, spotted
with purple. Adequatemoisture should be provided in summer - these plants are NOT at their best in dry shade.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Niche Gardens - $7.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*10/1/95 - Finally, there are buds forming on the stems just at the leaf junctions. Should be blooming soon. I have
already taken one division from this plant.
*12/7/95 - It did indeed bloom, but not very showy from a distance. This poor plant was eaten up by bugs from the
beginning. Need to watch it next year and possibly transplant to location where it can be seen better.
*3/5/96 - this seems to be coming back stronger than ever. Lots of fresh new growth. Watching it carefully for slugs.
Probably should take more divisions and move to more noticable location.
*3/27/96 - very healthy and vigorous
*10/19/96 - has been blooming for a couple of weeks, but the foliage is ragged and brown on the edges.
12/96 - potted up into 8 plants
DATE PLANTED: 2/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
3/3/96 - planted in area 1
8/25/96 - seems to be surviving
2/10/97 - new growth showing
2/27/97 - transplanted to area 2
8/22/97 - about the same as prior years, this seems to get bug and fungus damage the makes it look unattractive, but it
survives.
9/14/97 - starting to bloom, foliage still looks pretty bad
10/21/97 - blooming continues but the foliage is brown on the edges
3/23/98 - this broke dormancy and is looking very good
1998 summary - Bloomed again this fall, but foliage never really looks good.
3/10/99 - up from dormancy
7/19/99 - healthy this year, daily rain showers have kept it looking good.
9/24/99 - dyer weather in late summer caused major decline. I lifted and divided, reworked the soil with compost and
replanted.
1999 summary - fair performance, divisions are established.
2000 summary - set many divisions of this and it seemed to grow okay, but declined severely in dry weather and foliage
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Division planted in rock garden
10/26/97 - not doing well here
2/7/98 - new growth briefly, but not doing well, needs more consistent moisture
1998 summary - another misplaced plant. Need to move this to a better spot or put it out of its misery.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tricyrtis maculata
COMMON NAME: Japanese Toad Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Tricyrtis maculata (T. pilosa). Lightly spotted leaves. Flowers violet spotted with white;
18". Adequatemoisture should be provided in summer - these plants are NOT at their best in dry shade. Zones 6-9.
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DATE PLANTED: 9/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 2 Front 2nd bed
10/21/97 - they were blooming when planted, now looking healthy but no further blooms
2/8/98 - not sure whether these survived.
5/2/98 - yes, still there and growing well
1998 summary - These did not fare well at all this year. There were a few blooms in the fall, but the plant died back and
may not have survived this year.
4/16/99 - they have broken dormancy and look healthy
7/19/99 - healthy and increasing
9/24/99 - fairly healthy but browning on the leaves.
1999 summary - dry weather not good for this plant, blooms are unattractive with the brown foliage
2000 summary - pretty flowers up close but foliage spoils it. Bloomed in late September and early October.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tricyrtis x 'Togen'
COMMON NAME: Toad Lily
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender-purple, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SISKIYOU - A tall vigorous woodland perennial with the largest foliage of any Toad Lily we have grown. The flowers are
superb, unspotted blossoms of lavender-purple shading to white in center, like Dendrobium orchids.
PLANT DELIGHTS - sells same cultivar, lists for part sun to light shade, 24 inches tall. Japanese introduction. Gigantic
foliage, orchid lavender flowers with yellow throats beginning in mid summer.
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DATE PLANTED: 2/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou 5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
5/31/97 - healthy looking
8/28/97 - this has been blooming through the summer, long lasting blooms, but foliage looks a little ragged same as other
Tricyrtis. This plant was damaged when tree was removed.
2/14/98 - new growth
5/20/98 - very healthy and lush growth, took cutting
1998 summary - the best Toad lily I grow. Was covered with blooms this year.
1999 summary - trouble free toad lily, great blooms in late summer.
2000 summary - not as good looking this year, foliage looked ragged from dry weather, bloomed in early September.
Notes and images for Trifolium repens 'Purpurascens'
BOTANICAL NAME: Trifolium repens 'Purpurascens'
COMMON NAME: Black 4-leaf clover
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - Lively mounding foliage is chocolate brown with an edging of light green.
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Results for Trifolium repens 'Purpurascens' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/1/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
planted in herb garden
BOTANICAL NAME: Trillium maculatum
COMMON NAME: Sessile Trillium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: wake robin
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, purple, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
FL Wildflowers- found rarely in North Florida woods. SE Wildflowers also lists this and several similar Trilliums - T.
cuneatum, T. sessile, T. underwoodii, T. decumbens and T. stamineum. The yellow color is rare on these "Sessile Trilliums".
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DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Blairstone
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
Planted temporilly in prepared bed. Moved in with ferns in Front, Rights side driveway.
3/5/96 - These have come back strong, since early January and still very showy leaves.
4/1/96 - just now starting to look a little ragged
2/10/97 - started coming up in early January, blooming by early February.
2/7/98 - they have been up for well over a month and are increasing here.
1998 summary - prolific growth in late winter, thriving in this location.
3/11/99 - this winter saw a decline. Not nearly as large leaves as last year and not quite as many of them appeared.
1999 summary - as usual, dormant in summer.
3/27/00 - this year had a strange phenomenon - nearly half of my Trililiums came up with four leaves or even six leaves.
Took several pictures.
2000 summary - they have been slow to come back in late 2000-2001, but the ones that have seem normal instead of the
4-leaved ones I say last year.
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: natural
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Four leaf trillium appeared next to tree trunk in 1995. WILL IT RETURN AS 4 LEAF??????
Need to uncover soil that covered this plant when I built the pool
12/31/95 - DO IT TOMORROW! (did not uncover and this did not emerge this year.)
3/27/96 - did not return
BOTANICAL NAME: Tropaeolum majus
COMMON NAME: Nasturtium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Hanging, Border, Edging, Culinary
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12-18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average, Poor
Propagation: Easy to seed.
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. There are many delightful cultivars of T. majus. In every case, the flowers are
trumpet-shaped and range in color from deep raspberry red to a creamy yellow. These are hard to transplant, so it is best to
sow seeds where you would like your plants to grow. Prefers light, sandy soil that is well-drained. Will even grow in average
to poor soil. Do not feed or results will be all foliage and no flowers. Peppery foliage and blooms used in salads.
'Strawberries and Cream', a favorite for many generations, is a beautiful variety with creamy yellow flowers with delicate
red spots inside the petals. 'Alaska' is an ever-popular variety with appealing variegated foliage.
EXPERT- says blooming period last from June to October. SIMON & SCHUSTER- says it is a cool weather flower.
TAYLOR- list them as a shade flower and has several pictures, but has trouble with plant lice or black aphids.
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Results for Tropaeolum majus at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/19/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nursery
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Jewel mix, listed as sun or part shade, ht. 12 inches, fragrant seme-double flowers, bright colors. Should be in a perfect
spot. We'll see how long they last in the summer heat!
9/95 - these plants surprised me. They stopped blooming in early summer, but they survived the heat. Discarded them when I
reworked the bed.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tulbaghia violacea
COMMON NAME: Society Garlic
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Groundcover, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Root Cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Easy to grow. Plant corms just below the soil surface and about 1 foot apart. This perennial is popular for its pink
star-shaped flower clusters and evergreen leaves. Effective planted in masses and is used extensively by professional
landscapers.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.65
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
Blooming when planted and continued thru 5/6/96
8/25/96 - I had a few more blooms in the past week
7/3/97 - did not bloom this year, must need more sun
6/28/98 - moved to area 14, bloomed
1998 summary - this one has really thrived since I moved it to better soil and sun.
2000 summary - great location with other Iris type plants, bloomed in mid summer.
BOTANICAL NAME: Tulipa spp. 'Menton'
COMMON NAME: Tulip
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Will not come back in Tallahassee, must be treated as an annual. Refrigerate 6-8 weeks before planting.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/22/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Refrigerated for several weeks before planting. Planted behind retaining wall, spaced in threes at posts.
Tulips bloomed very nicely and looked very good. Color matched house very well.
10/1/95 - Kept all summer in house, bagged in peat. In refrig. today.
12/21/95 - Planted in new retaining wall bed between Phlox d. and Hostas (abt 13 weeks refrig)
3/5/96 - Plants emerged and foliage looks very healthy. So far only two have bloomed. Went dormant shortly thereafter.
3/26/97 - a couple came up but did not bloom
Notes and images for Tunica saxifraga 'Pleniflora Rosea'
BOTANICAL NAME: Tunica saxifraga 'Pleniflora Rosea'
COMMON NAME: Tunic Flower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
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 neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
White Flower Farms says it will not grow in heat and humidity of deep South. Like Babys Breath
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DATE PLANTED: 4/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/7.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Planted in trough where Arabis did not survive.
8/23/98 - this is barely alive, apparently cannot be grown here
11/7/98 - one plant is left, barely alive
3/10/99 - still barely hanging on
4/16/99 - recovering well in cool dry weather
7/19/99 - a pleasant surprise, this has been blooming for several weeks. It is a very small almost unnoticable plant, but
seems to be surviving this year.
9/24/99 - what a pleasant surprise this plant has turned out to be. Once it finally got established, it has thrived with
continuous tiny "Baby's Breath" type blooms all summer.
3/27/00 - this plant is an example of why I like to experiment. At one point there was hardly a thread left of this, but it
has established well now and looks beautiful hanging over the edge.
2000 summary - declined over the summer, but I think it is still alive. Bloomed very well in the spring.
