PERENNIALS Aruncus- Astilbe
▲ ASTER BLUE AUTUMN
▲ ARUNCUS GUINEA FOWL
Aruncus (Goat’s Beard) Aruncus are long-lived, attractive perennials that are ideal for borders and along streams or ponds. Some develop into plants with almost shrub-like proportions. They prefer humus- rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. In cooler climates they will tolerate full sun.
✂ ▲ ARUNCUS HORATIO
A. x ‘Guinea Fowl’ #A10456 S/PS/SH, May-Jul, H18"-24", W24"-30", Sp 24", Z 3-8
This aruncus bred in Germany bears an amaz- ing number of flowering stems. In early sum- mer the neat, bushy plants are very eye-catch- ing with their display of creamy-white flower plumes that gradually take on pinkish tones. Ferny foliage stays attractive all summer. BR
A. x ‘Horatio’ #A10458 S/PS/SH, Jun-Jul, H32"-40", W32"-38", Sp 32", Z 4-8
A cross of A. aethusifolius and A. dioicus. Beau- tiful bronze stems hold the creamy plumes which gradually turn brown, creating a beauti- ful two-tone effect. Foliage becomes reddish in fall. Bred by Ernst Pagels of Germany. BR
Price of above Each $8.95; 3 to 5 for $8.50 ea. 2 Aruncus: 6 or more $7.95 ea.
Asclepias (Butterfly Weed) These members of the milkweed family are tough, showy plants of fields and prairies. They are superb in prairie gardens as well as formal perennial borders and are magnets for butter- flies. Milkweed-like seed pods can be dried. Emerges late in spring, so mark them well.
A. tuberosa #A10488 S, Jun-Aug, H18"-36", W15"-24", Sp 18", Z 3-9
Bushy plants are covered with bright orange flowers. Tolerates poor soil and drought. Well- draining soil is essential for survival. 3P
A. tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ #A10489 S, Jun-Aug, H24"-36", W18"-30", Sp 18", Z 3-9
A selection with bright yellow flowers. 3P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 2 Asclepias: 6 or more $3.95 ea.
Aster No perennial garden is complete without these splendid late summer to fall bloomers. They are easy to grow in average garden soil with even moisture. Encourage branching and re- duce the need for staking by pinching or cutting back new growth in spring and early summer.
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A. x ‘Blue Autumn’ (‘Oudshoorn 1’) #A10527 S, Aug-Oct, H24"-36", W30"-48", Sp 36", Z 3-8
(P.P.17400)–Vivid violet blue, daisy-like flowers are standouts in the fall landscape. Disease re- sistant, free-flowering plants give an excellent garden performance even through cool, windy, rainy fall conditions. Bred by Herbert Oud- shoorn of The Netherlands and introduced by Future Plants. BR
A. lateriflorus ‘Lady in Black’ #A10519 S, Aug-Oct, H24"-36", W30"-48", Sp 36", Z 3-8
Calico Aster. This bushy aster forms a mound of small black-purple foliage that’s a wonderful foil for the thousands of tiny daisy-like white flowers with raspberry centers. A superb selec- tion from plantsman Coen Jansen. 3P
Price of above Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. 2 Asters:
6 or more $4.95 ea.
www.rootsrhizomes.com ✂ ▲ ASTER DREAM OF BEAUTY
A. novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ #A10528 S, Aug-Oct, H18"-24", W12"-18", Sp 20", Z 3-8
New England Aster. One of the most popular asters. Masses of royal purple flowers bloom on rounded mounds of dark green, disease resis- tant foliage. Terrific accents paired with fall- blooming grasses. 3P
A. novae-angliae ‘Vibrant Dome’ #A10529 S, Aug-Oct, H15"-20", W26"-30", Sp 26", Z 3-8
(P.P.19538)–This sport of ‘Purple Dome’ bears vi- brant, hot-pink blooms that completely cover the compact mounds of dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Disease resistant. A Blooms of Bressing- ham introduction. 3P
A. oblongifolius ‘Dream of Beauty’ #A10565 S, Sep-Oct, H10"-12", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 4-8
Aromatic Aster. Masses of sugar-pink flowers with orange centers cover these bushy plants in fall. Fragrant foliage is attractive gray-green. Performs well in a wide variety of soil types, including clay. A selection of one of our native American species from legendary Great Plants plantsman, Claude Barr. 3P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 3 Asters:
6 or more $3.95 ea.
Astilbe (False Spirea) Colorful feather flower spikes combined with lush and lacy ornamental foliage make these splendid plants showstoppers for the sum- mer shade garden. Although recommended for shade, most tolerate some sun if kept moist. Fer- tilize in spring or fall, keep well-watered, allow for good drainage and divide every 3 years to maintain vigor.
A. chinensis ‘Mighty Pip’ #A10628
SH/PS, Jul-Sep, H48"-50", W36"-48", Sp 36", Z 3-8 Strong, robust plants produce extremely large salmon-pink plumes above dark green, toothed foliage. An award winner at the 2009 Plantarium Exhibition in Holland. BR
Price of Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. A. Mighty Pip: 6 or more $4.95 ea.
ASTILBE ‘VISIONS SERIES’ These drought and sun tolerant astilbes are very
floriferous and compact.
A. chinensis ‘Vision in Red’ #A10631 SH/PS, Jul-Sep, H15"-18", W12"-15", Sp 12", Z 4-9 (P.P.11965)–Dark red buds open into thick, fluffy plumes of purplish-red with red stems. Foliage is glossy dark bronze green. 3P
A. chinensis ‘Vision in White’ #A10629 SH/PS, Jul-Sep, H15"-18", W12"-15", Sp 12", Z 4-9
(P.P.18965)–Thick, conical plumes of pure white appear above deep green foliage with hints of bronze. Very robust with strong stems. BR
Price of above 2 Astilbes:
Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. 6 or more $4.95 ea.
A. thunbergii ‘Straussenfeder’ #A10670 SH/PS, Jun-Aug, H36"-48", W24"-36", Sp 24", Z 4-8
Ostrich Plume. Large, open, arching plumes are bright coral-pink. 3P
Price of Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea.
A. Straussenfeder: 6 or more $3.95 ea. Astilbe continued on page 34.
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▲ ASTILBE VISION IN RED ▲ ASTILBE MIGHTY PIP
▲ ASCLEPIAS HELLO YELLOW
▲ ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA
▲ ASTER LATERIFLORUS LADY IN BLACK
▲ ASTER PURPLE DOME ▲ ASTER
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