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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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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’
Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’
Japanese anemone, 36” – 42”. Extra large single
white. Long blooming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hemerocallis ‘Raspberry Pixie’
Daylily, medium. - Plant 18" apart. Raspberry shades with
bright yellow stamens. Mid-July flowering with fragrant
blossoms. 24" tall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.