PERENNIALS Perovskia – Phlox
▲ PERSICARIA PAINTER’S PALETTE
▲ PEROvSKIA LACEy BLUE
▲ PHLOX AUREOLE 2002
PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR
▲ PERSICARIA ALATA ▲ PHLOX DAvID ▲ PERSICARIA FIRETAIL
▲ PHLOX CHATTAHOOCHEE
Perovskia (Russian Sage) A shrubby, branching perennial with cloud-like spires of violet-blue flowers, aromatic downy- green, finely dissected foliage and silvery stems. Provides landscape interest right through the winter. Drought tolerant and low maintenance. Cut back each spring. Plant in well-drained soil.
P. atriplicifolia #A13632
S, Jul-Sep, H36"-48", W36"-48", Sp 24", Z 4-9 Long, airy spikes create full, billowing plants. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. 3P
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P. atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ #A13633 S, Jul-Sep, H24"-30", W24"-30", Sp 18", Z 4-9
(P.P.11643)–A shorter, more upright and longer blooming selection. (Not pictured). 3P
P. atriplicifolia ‘Lacey Blue’ #A13629 S, Jul-Sep, H12"-18", W24"-30", Sp 24", Z 4-9
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(P.P.20845)–A true dwarf selection, about one-half the size and bearing larger flowers that other Russian sages. Lacy, silvery foliage. 3P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 3 Perovskia:
6 or more $3.95 ea.
Persicaria (Fleeceflower, Knotweed) Syn. Tovara, Polygonum. These perennials are a taxonomical puzzle. Some members of this genus are invasive; however, the following cultivars are lovely perennials that are manageable.
P. alata #A13649 S/PS/SH, Jul-Oct, H8"-12", W15"-20", Sp 15", Z 5-9
This creeping plant has pretty marked leaves. Excellent for trailing and in hanging baskets. Can be invasive, so restrict roots by using pots. BR
▲ PHLOX RED RIDINg HOOD
▲ PHLOX MAgIC BLUE (Described page 55)
P. amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ #A13635 S/PS/SH, Jul-Oct, H36"-48", W36"-48", Sp 36", Z 5-9
From the Himalayas, this plant carries a continu- ous supply of slender 6 inch spikes of bright red flowers above large, heart-shaped, green leaves. Likes moisture-retentive soil. A favorite of Eng- lish plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas. BR
P. filiformis ‘Painters Palette’ #A13636 S/PS/SH, Jul-Aug, H24"-28", W24"-36", Sp 24", Z 4-8
Dramatically colored leaves are green with zones of mahogany, splashes of ivory and yellow, and overall tinged with pink in spring. Produc- es spikes of small, red, bead-like flowers, but is grown primarily for its wonderful foliage. 2P
▲ PHLOX SHORTwOOD (Described page 55) ~ 54 ~
Price of above Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. 3 Persicarias: 6 or more $5.95 ea.
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Phlox divaricata ‘Chattahoochee’ #A13684 PS, May-Jun, H8"-15", W12"-18"+, Sp 12", Z 3-9
Wild or Woodland Phlox. These carefree bloom- ers are ideal for partially shaded areas. Spread- ing plants with semi-evergreen, dark green leaves become covered with loose clusters of fragrant, ¾ inch, violet-blue flowers with dark violet-rose eyes. Plants prefer humus-rich, moist soil. 3P
Price of Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea.
P. Chattahoochee: 6 or more $3.95 ea. PHLOX PANICULATA
S, Jun-Sep, H15"-72", W15"-24", Sp 18", Z 4-8 Summer or Garden Phlox. Popular for the bright colors and fragrance of their huge domed flower trusses. Deadheading prolongs bloom. Plant in moist, rich soil. Give plants space for good air circulation to help prevent mildew.
P. p. ‘Aureole’ #A13640 A beautiful novelty garden phlox featuring bi-
color florets of bright fuchsia-pink edged with chartreuse. Grows a compact 20 inches tall. BR
Price of P. Aureole:
Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. 6 or more $5.95 ea.
P. p. ‘David’ #A13719 The best white phlox. Huge flowerheads. Mil-
dew resistant plants grow 30 inches tall. 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. 3P
P. p. ‘David’s Lavender’ #A13672 (P.P.17793)–This lavender-pink phlox is an off-
spring of the award-winning ‘David’ phlox with the same exceptional mildew resistance and huge flower panicles. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. 3P
P. p. ‘Nicky’ #A13721 Very fragrant trusses of magenta-purple flowers
are borne on mildew resistant 34 inch plants. 3P
P. p. ‘Orange Perfection’ #A13722 Large, full flower trusses are a novel shade of salmon-orange. 36 inches tall. 3P
P. p. ‘Red Riding Hood’ #A13733 One of our favorites due to its extra-long bloom
season. Cherry red flowers. 22 inches tall. 3P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 5 Phlox:
6 or more $3.95 ea.
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