Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Perennials for Sun
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum
Family: (Plantaginaceae)
(P) to 6′. This is the beautiful form of the native blue Culver’s Root with eight-inch long spikes of tiny, ever-so-pale pink, tubular flowers. At the base of each central spike exists a second whorl of smaller flower spikes. This plant makes an exotic and very architectural statement in the garden. Blooms in mid-summer. Moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. 4 & T2
Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Ornamental Grasses
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Carex muskingumensis
Family: (Cyperaceae)
(P) to 2′. Western North America. A trouble-free sedge that thrives at the edge of our Rock Ledge. Ribbed, ½-inch-wide leaf blades are pale green. Dense seedheads are persistent and attractive. Sun. 4 & T2
Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Ornamental Grasses
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Coix lacryma-jobi
Family: (Poaceae)
(A) to 4′. Job’s Tears. Southeast Asia. A “must-have” grass with apple green, strap-like leaves. Makes a great architectural addition to the flower border. String yourself a necklace with the shining, white to black, teardrop-shaped seeds. Sun. 3 & T2
Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Ornamental Grasses
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Lagurus ovatus
Family: (Poaceae)
(A) to 2′. Hare’s Tail. Mediterranean. Soft, downy, tufted foliage of the palest grey-green. Thin, waving stems terminate in oval, fluffy seedheads reminiscent of furry bunny tails. Makes a great combination with Allium caeruleum. Sun. 3 & T2
Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Ornamental Grasses
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'
Family: (Poaceae)
(P) to 4′. Siberian Melic. Native to thickets and forest edges of eastern Europe. Dense, leafy clumps of mid-green foliage. Tall flower stems topped with loose, one-sided panicles of deep purple, overlapping spikelets. A terrific addition to our Red Bed. Summer. Well-drained soil. Sun. 4 & T1
Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Annuals for Sun
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Amaranthus hybridus var. erythrostachys
Family: (Amaranthaceae)
(A) to 5′. Peruvian Tassel Flower. Many branched panicles of crimson, tassel-like flowers accentuated by the deep maroon foliage of this plant, creates drama in the border. Sun. 3 & T3
Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Annuals for Sun
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Mirabilis jalapa ‘Limelight’
Family: (Nyctaginaceae)
(A/TP) to 3′. Four o’Clock, Marvel of Peru. Delicate trumpets of shocking pink are accentuated by the astonishing, bright chartreuse foliage. A show-stopper. Sunglasses de rigueur! Sun/partial shade. 4 & T3