OSU Phenology Garden Network

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OSU Phenology Garden Network

• 2006 Additions Perennials
• Images courtesy of Bluestone Perennials
• Descriptions from Bluestone Perennials and Klyn
  Nurseries, Inc.

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Perennial additions

• Anemone x hybrida Honorine Jobert, Japanese
  Anemone
• Asclepias tuberosa, butterfly weed
• Baptisia australis, false indigo
• Dianthus grantianopolitanus Tiny Rubies
• Doronicum orientale Magnificum, Leopardbane
• Echinacea purpurea Magnus, Purple coneflower
• Geranium Nimbus, Perennial geranium
• Helleborus x hybrida, Lenten rose
• Hemerocallis Raspberry Pixie, Daylily
• Iris sibirica Anniversary, Siberian iris
• Monarda didyma Raspberry Wine, Bee balm
• Penstemon digitalis Husker Red, Beardtongue
• Phlox paniculata David, Garden phlox
• Salvia x sylvestris May Night, Hybrid sage
• Sedum Autumn Joy

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• Anemone x hybrida Honorine Jobert
• Japanese anemone, 36 42. Extra large single
  white. Long blooming.

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• Asclepias tuberosa
• Butterfly weed This perennial is a rugged,
  sun-loving plant. Adapts to infertile soils and
  rought conditions. Has vibrant orange flower
  heads on 24 stems most of summer. Native to
  eastern U.S.

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• Baptisia australis
• False indigo Excellent back of the border plant.
  Has intense blue spikes of pea-shaped flowers on
  3-4 stems above gray-green leaves. June blooms
  are followed by prominent dark seedpods. Native
  to Eastern U.S. Sun, partial shade.

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• Dianthus grantianopolitanus Tiny Rubies
• Dianthus Short 2" - Plant 12" apart. A charming
  cushion of 1" foliage, covered with brilliant
  tiny double pink flowers. A choice dwarf plant or
  groundcover for a sunny area.

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• Doronicum orientale Magnificum
• Leopardbane Short to Med. 14" - Plant 10" apart.
  Zone 4-8 Brilliant yellow, daisy-like flowers.
  Fine for cutting in early spring. Plant is
  dormant in midsummer, the foliage partially
  disappearing. One of the earliest blooming
  perennials and an excellent ground cover under
  shrubs and trees if the soil is kept moist in the
  summer.

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• Echinacea purpurea Magnus
• Purple coneflower Strong upright stems are
  topped by daisy-like flowers. Blooms July to
  September. Native to central U.S. Perennial plant
  of the year selection, rose-pink flowers.

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• Geranium Nimbus
• Cranesbill - Medium 20" - Plant 16" apart. Zone
  4-8. Arguably as good, or better than G.
  Johnson's Blue. Very floriferous and vigorous.
  Blue flowers with a pale center over attractive
  mounds of dissected leaves.

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• Helleborus x hybridus
• Lenten Rose- Med 12-18" - Plant 20" apart. zone
  4-8. PPA 2005 Winner! 'Sunshine Selection'
  Prefers a moist, rich organic soil. Deep green
  leathery leaves form a ground covering, broad
  clump. Flowers are 2", in pink to white to green
  to almost black. Single flowers can be floated in
  a bowl of water for weeks. Blooms very early.

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• Hemerocallis Raspberry Pixie
• Daylily, medium. - Plant 18" apart. Raspberry
  shades with bright yellow stamens. Mid-July
  flowering with fragrant blossoms. 24" tall.

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• Iris sibirica Anniversary
• Siberian iris Plant 20" apart. More delicately
  flowered than Bearded Iris, the Siberian have
  medium-sized flowers on 3 1/2 foot stalks.
  Equally at home in the dry border, or a moist or
  bog garden. Very reliable, they flower in June,
  and are trouble free. Broad petaled white and
  white bicolor. No dividing needed, ever.

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• Monarda didyma Raspberry Wine
• Bee Balm Medium 30" - Plant 14" to 18" apart.
  Zone 4-9 Very attractive to Bees and
  Hummingbirds. Erect stems are square with
  opposite, scented leaves. Large leaved, very
  mildew resistant foliage with berry red flowers.
  Upper foliage also colors.

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• Penstemon digitalis Husker Red
• Beardtongue - Medium - Plant 14 apart. Perennial
  Plant Association 1996 Plant of the Year. Soft
  pink flowers with almost black stems. Superb
  shiny deep green leaves with maroon undersides.
  24" tall offers nice contrasting foliage to the
  border.

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• Phlox paniculata David
• Garden Phlox Tall 2-4' Plant 20"apart. Provides
  unsurpassed flowering in summer, clear crisp
  white and fragrant flowers in profusion. PPA
  Plant of the Year 2002 . Long lasting sparkling
  white giant flowering clusters. Very fragrant
  with light green mildew resistant foliage. Best
  white we've ever seen.

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• Sedum Autumn Joy
• Hybrid sedum Large plate-like flower heads start
  in September as light pink, passing through
  salmond and dry to a rosy russet shade. Succulent
  green leaves all summer. 18 to 24.

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• Salvia x sylvestris May Night
• Hybrid sage Medium - Plant 16" apart. One of the
  best Salvias. Spikes of the deepest blue begin in
  late May and continue through the summer. 18 to
  24" tall in bloom, it is a sight to see.