PERENNIALS Mukdenia – Penstemon
▲ MONARDA RASPBERRY WINE (described pg. 52)
▲ MONARDA PURPLE ROOSTER (described pg. 52)
▲ PENSTEMON DARK TOWERS
▲ PENSTEMON PRAIRIE SPLENDOR
Oenothera (Sundrops, Evening Primrose) These North American native plants are delightful ornamentals for rock gardens and borders. The fol- lowing day-blooming varieties produce large, lightly cupped flowers in terminal clusters. Drought tolerant and easily grown in any well-drained soil.
N. macrocarpa ssp. fremonti ‘Shimmer’ #A13314 S/PS, Jun-Aug, H8"-12", W12"-18", Sp 15", Z 4-8
(P.P.19663)–Narrow, silvery-blue foliage compliments abundant 3 inch, lemon-yellow, papery flowers. 2P
▲ NEPETA LITTLE TRUDY ▲ NEPETA SWEET DREAMS
N. kunthiana ‘Glowing Magenta’ #A13317 S/PS, Jun-Aug, H6"-12", W12"-18", Sp 15", Z 5-8
Fuzzy buds open to deep pink, 4-petaled flowers. Dark green foliage forms a prostrate, spreading mound. 3P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 2 Oenotheras: 6 or more $3.95 ea.
Origanum (Ornamental Oregano)
▲ OENOTHERA SHIMMER
Mukdenia
R. rossii ‘Karasuba’ #A13290 PS, May-Jun, H8"-12", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 4-9
This heuchera relative from China is a very unique perennial for partial shade. Its large fan-shaped leaves emerge green in spring, topped by delicate starry white flowers that last for several weeks. As summer progresses, the foliage ages to mid-green with bright red creeping inward from the edges. By fall the leaf color is fire red. Use this stunning plant as a groundcover or specimen in any partial- ly shaded area. It likes humus-rich soil with good moisture. 3P
Price of Mukdenia:
Each $9.95; 3 to 5 for $9.50 ea. 6 or more $8.95 ea.
Nepeta (Catmint) Gray-green minty scented foliage clothes wiry stems crowned with clusters of tubular flow- ers. Forms nice clumps and is rarely bothered by pests or disease. Ideal as a filler plant. Eas- ily grown in average, well-drained soil.
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N. x ‘Little Trudy (Psfike)’ #A13307 S/PS, Jul-Sep, H8"-10", W12"-16", Sp 18", Z 4-8
(P.P.18904)–This compact cultivar thrives in xeric conditions. It has distinctly serrated silvery foliage and bears masses of lavender blooms that nearly cover the plant from early summer until frost. A 2008 Plant Select®
. 3P
N. x fasssenii ‘Walker’s Low’ #A13304 S/PS, Apr-Oct, H18"-24", W24"-36", Sp 24", Z 3-8
Compact, mounding plants with thick, gray- green foliage are continuously covered with arching stems of lavender-blue flowers. 3P
N. subsessilis ‘Sweet Dreams’ #A13306 S/PS, Jul-Sep, H24"-30", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 4-8
Clusters of soft, two-tone pink tubular flowers appear above neat, serrated foliage. 3P
Price of above Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. 3 Nepetas: 6 or more $4.95 ea.
www.rootsrhizomes.com ▲ OENOTHERA GLOWING MAGENTA
O. rotundifolium ‘Kent's Beauty’ #A13343 Kent's Dittany. This oregano is a superb ornamental that is beautiful spilling over the sides of containers, walls or for edging. The bushy, trailing plant bears clusters of hop-like, pendant bracts, their color segu- ing from green through dusty rose to deep mauve- pink, with protruding lavender corollas. The abun- dant flowers nearly hide the heart-shaped, fragrant, silver-veined foliage. Good drainage is critical for this plant. 3P
Price of Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. O. Kent Beauty: 6 or more $5.95 ea.
Penstemon (Beardtongue) A large group of plants, almost all native to North America. All bear tubular flowers held closely to their stems. Easily grown in any well-draining soil. Deadheading or light shearing will promote rebloom.
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P. ‘Dark Towers’ #A13601 S, Jul-Aug, H30"-34", W24"-30", Sp 24", Z 3-8
(P.P.20013)–Stunning wine-purple foliage retains its color through summer heat, contrasting with masses of lavender-pink flowers on strong, upright stems. Bred by Dale Lindgren of the University of Nebraska. 3P
Price of Each $7.95; 3 to 5 for $7.50 ea. P. Dark Towers: 6 or more $6.95 ea.
P. barbatus ‘Pinacolada™ Violet’ #A13625 S, Jun-Aug, H15"-18", W12"-15", Sp 12", Z 3-8
Earlier blooming and very free-flowering with bril- liant flowers in a blend of violet-purple. 3P
PENSTEMON ‘RIDING HOOD®’ SERIES S, Jun-Jul, H18"-24", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 5-8
This hybrid series bears multitudes of extra large flowers on compact, upright plants with dark blue- green tufts of basal foliage. Very long flowering.
P. barbatus ‘Riding Hood® Delft Blue’ #A13607 (PPAF)–Sky blue flowers with white beards. (Not
pictured). 3P
P. barbatus ‘Riding Hood® Hot Pink’ #A13608 (PPAF)–Hot pink with white throats. 3P
P. barbatus ‘Riding Hood® Red’ #A13609 (P.P.18950)–Bright red with white throats. 3P
P. x ‘Prairie Splendor’ #A13611 S/PS, Jun-Aug, H24"-30", W15"-18", Sp 12", Z 3-8
Large flowers are a mix of white, rose, lavender and pink. Introduced by the University of Nebraska. 2P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 5 Penstemons: 6 or more $3.95 ea.
▲ PENSTEMON RIDING HOOD HOT PINK ▲ PENSTEMON
RIDING HOOD RED ~ 53 ~
▲ PENSTEMON PINACOLADA™ VIOLET ▲ ORIGANUM KENT'S BEAUTY
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PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR
▲ NEPETA WALKER'S LOW
▲ MUKDENIA KARASUBA
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