New Perennials For 2005

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1 New Perennials For 2005 Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 1

2 Common name: Anthea Achillea Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Light yellow Foliage: Silver-green Hardiness zones: 4-8 Heat zones: 9-2 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to early fall Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, cut, rock garden Achillea Anthea Originated from a cross of A. Moonshine x A. clypeolata. Large (3-4 diameter), light yellow flowerheads fade to creamy white as flowers age. More vigorous and erect than Moonshine, and less prone to melt out in humid climates. Patented Alan Bloom cultivar, named after his granddaughter. Height in container: Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Aphids can sometimes be a problem. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 2

3 Achillea x lewisii King Edward Landscape information Common name: King Edward Achillea Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Primrose yellow Foliage: Wooly grey-green Hardiness zones: 1-7 Heat zones: 8-1 Garden height: 4-10 Bloom time: Early summer Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden, groundcover (Aka King Edward VIII ) Hybrid of A. clavennae x A. clypeolata with wooly foliage, silmilar to A. tomentosa. Sometimes listed under A. tomentosa. Requires well-drained soil. Dislikes hot, humid climates. Deadheading prolongs bloom. Height in container: 4-10 Vernalization required: Yes Production time: Flowers 6-7 weeks after transplanting vernalized liners or warming up overwintered containers. Sales windows: Spring, fall Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Best when grown dry. Low to medium fertility needs. Pests and diseases: Generally not serious. Powdery mildew can sometimes be a problem. Avoid overwatering, as this can promote disease, especially in humid climates. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 3

4 Common name: Hollyhock Origin: Asia Flower color: Purple Hardiness zones: 2-8 Heat zones: 10-3 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border Type: Seed Alcea rosea Queeny Purple The first dwarf hollyhock. Compact, branching habit with large (3-4 diameter), double flowers. Flowers first year without cooling. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Easy to grow. Does not require growth regulator application for good plant habit. Pests and diseases: Japanese beetle can be a problem. Rust can also affect plants. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 4

5 Common name: Clementine Hybrid Columbine Origin: Hybrid Flower color: See description Hardiness zones: 2-9 Heat zones: 9-3 Garden height: Bloom time: Spring Light levels: Part shade to full sun Moisture: Requires moist soil Uses: Border, rock garden, cut Type: Seed Aquilegia x hybrida Clementine series Uniform series with fully double flowers that are held upright. Available in: Blue, Dark Purple, Red, Rose, Salmon-Rose, White, and Formula Mix. Height in container: Photoperiod: Day neutral Vernalization required: Yes Production time: Flowers 6-7 weeks after transplanting vernalized plugs or warming up overwintered containers. Sales windows: Spring Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy to grow. Ensure plants are bulked sufficiently (at least 6-8 weeks of growth before cold period) before vernalization for best flowering. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious for container production. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 5

6 Common name: Rock Cress Origin: Mediterranean Flower color: Pink shades Foliage: Grey-green Hardiness zones: 3-7 Heat zones: 8-1 Garden height: 4-6 Bloom time: Early spring Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden Type: Seed Arabis caucasica Compinkie Uniform cultivar. Probably a hybrid of A. aubrietoides x A. caucasica. May be less vigorous than white flowered types in the landscape. Height in container: 4-6 Photoperiod: Day neutral Vernalization required: Yes Production time: Flowers 4-6 weeks after transplant of vernalized plugs or warming up overwintered containers Sales windows: Spring Recommended containers: 4, quart Flowers quickly after vernalization. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Aphids and rust can be a problem. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 6

7 Aster novi-belgii Landscape information Common name: New York Aster Origin: North American native species, though many cultivars are hybrids. Flower color: Varies by cultivar Hardiness zones: 3-8 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: Varies by cultivar Bloom time: Fall Moisture: Average Uses: Border, butterfly, cut Varieties are sometimes listed under A. x dumosus Celeste : Floriferous with long-lasting, dark purple, semi-double flowers. Early blooming, medium vigor. Dragon : Large light pink flowers. Slightly earlier and more compact than Odin Viking. Medium vigor, very early flowering. Magic : Dark blue-purple flowers. Medium vigor, midseason. Melody : Strong, mounded habit and semi-double, lavender flowers which are darker when grown in part shade. Good for summer black cloth production. Medium vigor, midseason blooming. Monte Casino : White flowers. Medium vigor, late season blooming. Odin Viking : Large light to medium blue flowers. Medium vigor, midseason. Patricia Ballard : Rose pink, semi-double flowers. Vigorous and early. Puff : An improved version of White Swan, with longer lasting, weather resistant, semi-double white flowers. Medium vigor, very early flowering. Purple Viking : Popular variety with large, lavender-purple flowers and a mounded habit. Medium vigor, early season. Sunny Almog : Dark pink, semi-double flowers. Compact, mounded habit. Not recommended for pots larger than 6. Winston Churchill : Popular, early blooming cultivar with raspberry red, semidouble flowers. Very reliable production. Medium vigor. Note: Raker Aster novi-belgii liners are available ship weeks Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 7

8 Common name: Sungold Buddleia Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Orange-yellow Hardiness zones: 6-9 Heat zones: 10-4 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall Moisture: Average Uses: Border, cut, butterfly Buddleia x weyeriana Sungold Hybrid of B. davidii x B. globosa of garden origin. Shrubby habit, and taller in mild climates. Fragrant flowers and arching growth habit. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: - Recommended containers: Gallon or larger Can be tall, and may need growth regulators and/or pinching to maintain good habit in containers. Pests and diseases: Aphids can be a problem Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 8

9 Common name: Serbian Bellflower Origin: Europe Flower color: Blue-violet with white center Hardiness zones: 2-7 Heat zones: 7-4 Garden height: 8-10 Bloom time: Summer to part shade Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden, basket Campanula poscharskyana Blue Waterfall (Aka Camgood ) Prostrate, spreading growth habit and upturned, star-shaped flowers. Prefers dry soil. Vigorous spreader, and may be invasive in some sites. Cascading habit. Height in container: 8-10 Vernalization required: - Production time: - Sales windows: Spring, fall Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon - Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 9

10 Common name: Mountain Bluet, Perennial Cornflower Origin: Europe Flower color: Dark blue-violet Foliage: Chartreuse Hardiness zones: 2-8 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Early summer to part shade Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, specimen, butterfly, massing Centaurea Montana Gold Bullion Long-lived plants with feathery flowers. For well-drained soil, plants tolerate drought and poor soil. May rebloom in early fall if cut back after flowering. Chartreuse green foliage contrasts well with flowers. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: - Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Generally easy to grow Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 10

11 Common name: Crème Brulee Coreopsis Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Butter yellow Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: 20 Bloom time: Mid summer to fall Moisture: Average Uses: Border, massing, cut Coreopsis Crème Brulee Interspecific hybrid between Coreopsis grandiflora and possibly C. Moonbeam. May be hardier than indicated. Vigorous and mildew resistant cultivar. Height in container: 20 Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy to grow. Pests and diseases: Mildew resistant. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 11

12 Coreopsis grandiflora Rising Sun Landscape information Common name: Tickseed Origin: North American native Flower color: Golden yellow with red-brown centers Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border, cut, butterfly Type: Seed Attractive, semi-double flowers are golden yellow with red-brown centers. Height in container: 20 Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers weeks after transplant Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Easy to grow. B-Nine at 5,000 ppm may be used for height control if needed. Rising Sun is generally more compact than Early Sunrise, requiring less growth regulator application for production in small containers. Pests and diseases: Generally not serious. Aphids, whitefly, and powdery mildew can be a problem. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 12

13 Delosperma cooperi Mesa Verde Landscape information Common name: Hardy Ice Plant, Trailing Ice Plant Origin: Africa Flower color: Salmon pink Hardiness zones: 4-8 Heat zones: - Garden height: 2 Bloom time: Spring to fall to part shade Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Rock garden, groundcover Shiny, succulent, cylindrical leaves and daisy-like flowers. Spreads rapidly. Good performance in hot, humid climates. Requires well-drained soil, especially in winter. May be hardier than indicated in dry winter sites. Very drought tolerant. Foliage turns reddish in fall and winter. Height in container: 2 Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Avoid overwatering. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 13

14 Delphinium grandiflorum Summer Stars and Summer Colors Landscape information Common name: Chinese Larkspur Origin: Asia Flower color: White, mix Foliage: Dark green Hardiness zones: 2-7 Heat zones: 6-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, massing Type: Seed Spurred flowers, compact habit, and strong stems. Good pot performance. More heat tolerant than most cultivars. New colors in series are white ( Summer Stars ) and mix of dark blue, light blue, and white ( Summer Colors ). Also available in dark blue ( Summer Nights ) and sky blue ( Summer Skies ). Height in container: 8-14 Photoperiod: Day neutral Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 7-9 weeks after transplant Sales windows: Spring, fall Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon More heat tolerant, with sturdier stems and better pot fill than other D. grandiflorum cultivars. Pests and diseases: Disease problems including root rots are promoted by stress, including high temperatures and overwatering. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 14

15 Common name: Yellow Foxglove Origin: Europe Flower color: Light yellow Hardiness zones: 2-8 Heat zones: 10-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Light levels: Part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, woodland, cut Type: Seed Digitalis grandiflora Carillion Dwarf cultivar with medium green leaves and large flowers. A true perennial and long-lived in the landscape. Height in container: Photoperiod: Day neutral Vernalization required: No, but beneficial Production time: Flowers 7-8 weeks after transplant from standard plugs and 6-8 weeks after transplant from vernalized plugs Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Flowers more uniformly and in higher percentage when plants are vernalized. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 15

16 Common name: Common Foxglove Origin: Mediterranean Flower color: Various (see description) Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 10-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Light levels: Part shade to full sun Moisture: Average Uses: Border, cut, massing Type: Seed Digitalis purpurea Camelot series A vigorous, uniform, F 1 hybrid series available in straight colors: Cream, Lavender, Rose, and White. All colors have large flowers with purple spots in throats and long, dense flower spikes. Flowers first year without cooling, and blooms heavily in the second year. Height in container: Photoperiod: Lond day Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers weeks from transplant Recommended containers: Gallon, two gallon Very uniform series, good for bench run production. High light levels produce the most uniform, fastest flowering. Pests and diseases: Usually none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 16

17 Eragrostis elliotii Wind Dancer Landscape information Common name: Love Grass Origin: North America Flower color: Tan Foliage: Blue-green, changing to tan in fall and straw yellow in winter Hardiness zones: 6-9 Heat zones: Undetermined Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, specimen, dry Type: Seed Graceful habit, with narrow leaves and airy flower plumes. Good winter interest. A Fantastic Foliage program plant. Height in container: Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 5-7 weeks after transplant Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Fast growing and easy to grow. Grow under warm temperatures (60-75 F) and high light levels for fastest growth. Moderate fertility and water needs. Overwatering or overfeeding may result in poor habit. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 17

18 Common name: Blanket Flower Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Red with yellow tips Foliage: Grey-green Hardiness zones: 2-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: 12 Bloom time: Summer to fall Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, cut, butterfly Type: Seed Gaillardia x grandiflora Arizona Sun Uniform, dwarf cultivar with large (to 4 diameter) flowers. Floriferous and longblooming. Flowers first year without cooling. Height in container: 12 Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers weeks after transplant Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Much more uniform in habit, flower form, and flowering uniformity than Goblin. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Awards All America Selections winner, Fleuroselect Gold Medal Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 18

19 Common name: Blanket Flower Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Apricot with golden yellow highlights Foliage: Grey green Hardiness zones: 2-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: 18 Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border, specimen, cut, butterfly Gaillardia x grandiflora Summer s Kiss (Cultivars sometimes listed under G. aristata) Tetraploid hybrid of G. aristata x G. pulchella. Rosetting habit and coarsely lobed leaves and 2 diameter, daisylike flowers. Can be short lived, especially in heavy or wet soil. Deadheading prolongs bloom. Height in container: 18 Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon - Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 19

20 Helianthus salicifolius Low Down Landscape information Common name: Willowleaf Sunflower Origin: South central United States Flower color: Golden yellow with dark brown centers Hardiness zones: 6-9 Heat zones: 9-5 Garden height: 9-12 Bloom time: Fall Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, cut, massing Narrow leaves and spreading, clumping habit. May be hardier than indicated. Floriferous, dwarf cultivar. Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett of New Zealand, by crossing Golden Pyramid and Autumn Glory. Height in container: 9-12 Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon - Pests and diseases: - Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 20

21 Common name: Spanish Lavender, Butterfly Lavender Origin: Mediterranean Flower color: Purple with pink bracts Foliage: Grey-green Hardiness zones: 7-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Spring to mid summer Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, specimen, cut Type: Seed Lavandula stoechas Purple Ribbon Aromatic grey-green foliage and flowers with large, showy, arching, petal-like bracts. For well-drained soil. Prune by 1/3 after flowering to promote regrowth. Can grow in containers and winter over indoors in cold climates. Height in container: Vernalization required: Yes Production time: Generally flowers 8-10 weeks after transplant. Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Generally easy to grow. Avoid overwatering. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 21

22 Common name: Shasta Daisy Origin: Hybrid Flower color: White with yellow centers Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border, butterfly, cut Leucanthemum x superbum Becky (Syn. Chrysanthemum x superbum, Chrysanthemum maximum) Coarsely toothed leaves and daisy flowers. For well-drained soil. Can be short-lived in the landscape. Robust, upright habit and large flowers. Good performance in hot, humid climates. Height in container: Vernalization required: Yes Production time: Generally flowers 8-10 weeks after transplant of vernalized liners or warming up overwintered containers. Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Can use Sumagic spray at 5-10 ppm or Bonzi spray at ppm for height control. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Aphids, whitefly, and thrips can sometimes be a problem. Awards Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year for Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 22

23 Common name: Shasta Daisy Origin: Hybrid Flower color: White with yellow centers Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Late spring to summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border, butterfly, pot Leucanthemum x superbum Snowcap (Syn. Chrysanthemum x superbum, Chrysanthemum maximum) Coarsely toothed leaves and daisy flowers. For well-drained soil. Can be short-lived in the landscape. Uniform, dwarf cultivar with single, white flowers with yellow centers. Height in container: Vernalization required: Beneficial Production time: Flowers in 6-8 weeks from transplant of vernalized liners or warming up of overwintered containers. Flowers in weeks from transplant of nonvernalized liners. Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Aphids, whitefly, and thrips can sometimes be a problem. Dwarf Leucanthemum cultivars can be sensitive to pesticide injury, so test chemicals before application to entire crop. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 23

24 Lobelia x speciosa Fan Blue Landscape information Common name: Hybrid Cardinal Flower Origin: Hybrid of two North American native species Flower color: Blue-purple Foliage: Dark green Hardiness zones: 5-8 Heat zones: 9-2 Garden height: 28 Bloom time: Summer to part shade Moisture: For moist soil Uses: Border, butterfly, water garden, cut Type: Seed Early blooming, tetraploid F1 hybrid series. Good basal branching. Prefers moist soils, and good around water gardens. Height in container: (day neutral after cooling) Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 9-10 weeks after transplant Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Plants become day neutral after vernalization, but require long days to flower if plants are not vernalized. Sumagic at 15 ppm can be used for height control if necessary. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 24

25 Monarda didyma Landscape information Common name: Bee Balm Origin: Hybrid Flower color: See below Hardiness zones: 3-9 Heat zones: 9-2 Garden height: See below Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border, butterfly, hummingbird Spreading, erect habit and fragrant, toothed foliage. Dense, whorled clusters of tubular flowers above bracts. Deadheading prolongs bloom. For moist soil. Vigorous, spreading habit. Poor in hot, humid climates. Blue Stockings : (Aka Blaustrunpf ) Violet-blue flowers. Robust variety with violet-blue flowers. Good drought and heat tolerance. Mildew resistant. 36 Jacob Cline : Red flowers. Mildew resistant cultivar from plantsman Don Cline. Introduced by Saul Nurseries. 48 Mahogany : Deep red-brown flowers. Spreading, erect habit and fragrant, toothed foliage. Dense, whorled clusters of tubular flowers above bracts. Deadheading prolongs bloom. For moist soil. Vigorous, spreading habit. Poor in hot, humid climates. Deep red-brown flowers and reddish flower bracts Height in container: Varies by cultivar Vernalization required: Yes Production time: - Recommended containers: Gallon Generally easy to grow Pests and diseases: Powdery mildew can be a problem. Choose tolerant or resistant cultivars to reduce need to use preventative fungicide applications. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 25

26 Nepeta x faassenii Dropmore Landscape information Common name: Hybrid Catmint, Faassen s Nepeta Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Lavender-violet Foliage: Grey green Hardiness zones: 4-8 Heat zones: 12-2 Garden height: Bloom time: Early summer to part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, rock garden, groundcover Sterile hybrid of N. racemosa x N. nepetella, originally developed at Copenhagen Botanic Gardens in Vigorous, clumping habit and fragrant foliage. Long blooming. Prefers part shade in hot climates. Compact, vigorous habit. Large leaves. Height in container: Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 26

27 Common name: Hybrid Catmint, Faassen s Nepeta Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Blue-purple Foliage: Grey green Hardiness zones: 4-8 Heat zones: 12-2 Garden height: Bloom time: Early summer to fall to part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, rock garden, groundcover Nepeta x faassenii Walker s Low (Sometimes listed as N. racemosa) Sterile hybrid of N. racemosa x N. nepetella, originally developed at Copenhagen Botanic Gardens in Vigorous, clumping habit and fragrant foliage. Long blooming. Prefers part shade in hot climates. Compact, vigorous habit. Long blooming. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: Generally flowers 5-7 weeks after transplanting liners. Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 27

28 Penstemon Ruby Landscape information Common name: Ruby Penstemon Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Bright red Hardiness zones: 7-9 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall to part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, hummingbird Tender perennial hybrid of mixed parenteage, possibly including P. barbatus, P. campanulatus, and P. x gloxiniodes. Large, red tubular flowers. A Blooms of Bressingham perennial. Height in container: Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Growth regulator application may be needed for height control. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 28

29 Common name: Sour Grapes Penstemon Origin: Hybrid Flower color: Purple Hardiness zones: 7-9 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall to part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, hummingbird Penstemon Sour Grapes Tender perennial hybrid of mixed parenteage, possibly including P. barbatus, P. campanulatus, and P. x gloxiniodes. Large, purple tubular flowers. A Blooms of Bressingham perennial. Height in container: Photoperiod: Day neutral Vernalization required: No (may be beneficial) Production time: Flowers in weeks after transplant Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Growth regulator application may be needed for height control. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 29

30 Common name: Small s Penstemon Origin: North American native Flower color: Lavender blue Hardiness zones: 4-8 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: 24 Bloom time: Late spring to part shade Moisture: Average Uses: Border, butterfly, hummingbird Type: Seed Penstemon smallii Violet Dusk Floriferous and uniform, with well-branched upright habit and masses of small flowers. Height in container: Photoperiod: Day neutral Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 6-7 weeks after transplant Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Very uniform plants with good pot fill. Floriferous, with good flower show. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 30

31 Rudbeckia hirta Becky series straight colors: Cinnamon Bicolor, Orange, Yellow Landscape information Common name: Black-Eyed Susan Origin: North American native Flower color: Golden yellow with red-brown center; Orange with yellow tinted tips; Yellow Hardiness zones: 5-9 Heat zones: 9-2 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, cut, butterfly Type: Seed Popular variety now available in straight colors and an improved formula mix of all three colors in equal proportions. Floriferous and long-blooming, a shortlived perennial best grown as an annual. Height in container: 8-14 Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 8-10 weeks after transplant Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious, but powdery mildew can be a problem. Scout and treat problems early if symptoms appear. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 31

32 Common name: Black-Eyed Susan Origin: North American native Flower color: Golden yellow Hardiness zones: 5-9 Heat zones: 9-2 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, cut, butterfly Type: Seed Rudbeckia hirta Maya The first fully double flowered dwarf Rudbeckia hirta cultivar. Floriferous and longblooming, a short lived perennial best grown as an annual. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 8-10 weeks after transplant. Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious, but powdery mildew can be a problem. Scout and treat problems early if symptoms appear. Fleuroselect Gold Medal Awards Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 32

33 Common name: Black-Eyed Susan Origin: North American native Flower color: Golden yellow Hardiness zones: 5-9 Heat zones: 9-2 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall Moisture: Somewhat drought tolerant Uses: Border, cut, butterfly Type: Seed Rudbeckia hirta Moreno Flowers in shades of red-brown with yellow-orange tips. Floriferous and long-blooming, a short lived perennial best grown as an annual. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 8-10 weeks after transplant. Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious, but powdery mildew can be a problem. Scout and treat problems early if symptoms appear. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 33

34 Common name: Mexican Bush Sage, Mexican Sage Origin: Mexico Flower color: Dark purple Foliage: Grey green Hardiness zones: 7-10 Heat zones: - Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall Moisture: Average Uses: Border, butterfly Salvia leucantha Santa Barbara Compact, mounded, well-branched, woody-based habit. Long-blooming, with dark purple flowers. Patented PlantHaven variety. Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: - Recommended containers: Gallon Easy-to-grow Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 34

35 Common name: Meadow Sage, Woodland Sage Origin: Europe and central Asia Flower color: Violet-purple Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Average Uses: Border, massing, butterfly Sometimes listed under S. x sylvestris. Clumping, woody based habit with good basal branching and dense spikes of small, tubular flowers. Improved, long-blooming form of East Friesland. Early flowering, and may rebloom in fall. Salvia nemorosa Lubeca Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 6-7 weeks after transplant of standard liners and 5-6 weeks after transplant of vernalized liners or warming up overwintered containers Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Whitefly can be a problem. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 35

36 Common name: Frosty Morn Sedum Origin: Japan Flower color: Light pink with white variegation Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: 24 Bloom time: Fall Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden Sedum Frosty Morn Similar habit to Autumn Joy. Green leaves with white variegated edges. Discovered in Japan by Barry Yinger. Height in container: 24 Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Attractive variegated foliage helps plants to be saleable without flowers. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 36

37 Sedum kamtschaticum Landscape information Common name: Kamschatka Stonecrop, Russian Stonecrop Origin: Asia Flower color: Yellow Hardiness zones: 3-8 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: 6-9 Bloom time: Summer to part shade Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden, groundcover Type: Seed Deciduous foliage and sprawling, somewhat open habit. Non-invasive. Easy to grow. Long-lived flowers and ornamental fruit. Height in container: 6-9 Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 37

38 Common name: Stone Orpine, Yellow Stonecrop Origin: Europe Flower color: Yellow Foliage: Blue-green Hardiness zones: 4-7 Heat zones: 9-1 Garden height: 3-6 Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Ground cover, rock garden Sedum reflexum Blue Spruce (Syn. S. rupestre, S. rupestre ssp. reflexum) Spreading, mat-forming plants are excellent groundcover or in the rock garden. Attractive, blue-green, evergreen foliage which turns pinkish purple in winter. Height in container: 3-6 Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Attractive foliage, can be sold non-blooming. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 38

39 Sedum spectabile Autumn Fire Landscape information Common name: Showy Stonecrop, Live-Forever Origin: Asia Flower color: Red Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 8-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Summer to fall to part shade Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden (Syn. Hylotelephium spectabile) One of the best of the tall Sedum species. Erect, fleshy stems and flowers in flat, terminal clusters. For any well-drained soil, but prefers fertile soil. Deeper color and holds color longer than Autumn Joy. Height in container: Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 39

40 Sedum spectabile Neon Common name: Showy Stonecrop, Live-Forever Origin: Asia Flower color: Rose pink Hardiness zones: 4-9 Heat zones: 8-1 Garden height: Bloom time: Fall to part shade Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, rock garden (Syn. Hylotelephium spectabile) One of the best of the tall Sedum species. Erect, fleshy stems and flowers in flat, terminal clusters. For any well-drained soil, but prefers fertile soil. Sport of Brilliant with rose pink flowers. Height in container: Photoperiod: - Vernalization required: - Production time: - Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Generally easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 40

41 Common name: Mexican Feather Grass Origin: North American native Flower color: Greenish Hardiness zones: 6-9 Heat zones: - Garden height: Bloom time: Mid summer Moisture: Average Uses: Massing, cut, dry Type: Seed Warm-season grass with a low, clumping habit. Thin, bright green leaves provide good texture. Requires well-drained soil. May reseed. Native to Mexico and the southwestern US. May be hardier than indicated. Deer resistant. Pony Tails is a marketing name for the species. Stipa tenuissima Height in container: Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers weeks after transplant. Recommended containers: Quart, gallon Easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Generally none serious. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 41

42 Verbena canadensis Taylortown Red Landscape information Common name: Clump Verbena, Rose Verbena Origin: North American native Flower color: Red Hardiness zones: 7-10 Heat zones: 12-1 Garden height: 6-10, trailing Bloom time: Summer Moisture: Drought tolerant Uses: Border, groundcover, hanging basket Height in container: 6-10, trailing Vernalization required: No Production time: Flowers 6-7 weeks after transplant of liners. Recommended containers: 4, quart, gallon Easy-to-grow. Pests and diseases: Powdery mildew can be a problem in some climates. Updated 9/2004 Raker: Quality, Service, Confidence 42