Wednesday, January 2, 2013

 Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’


has been named 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.

Common Name: Variegated Solomon's Seal

The graceful, arching stems of Solomon's Seal add an exotic touch to the shade garden and are often described as being architectural. This selection has arching burgundy stems with alternate, lance-shaped green leaves edged in creamy-white. Dangling, fragrant, creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring looking much like pairs of ballerina slippers. Fragrance is lily-like. Excellent for cutting. Beautiful in the shady woodland garden, combining well with ferns and Hosta of all kinds. Plants are a little slow to establish, but clumps are long-lived and carefree. May be divided in early fall, once clumps are large enough.
 
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
 
Sun Exposure:  Full or Partial Shade
Soil Type:  Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH:  Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Bloom Time:  Late Spring-Early Summer
Plant Uses & Characteristics:   Accent: Good Texture/Form - Alpine & Rock -   Border  - Containers -    Cut Flower -   Rabbit Resistant -   Fragrant - Deer Resistant -   Massed .    
Poisonous/Toxic:  Specimen,   Woodland                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Height:  20-23 inches 
Spread:  12 -18 inches
                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 


Gatsby's Star™ Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia


 It's got star power! Doubled blooms are similar to those of 'Snowflake', but the individual petals are pointed instead of rounded. The result is a beautiful, lacy panicle - and a very showy plant. It's a fun way to add some unexpected drama to woodland gardens.


Features

Native. White flowers. Burgundy fall foliage.
Fall Interest
Native to North America      

Characteristics                             

Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Height Category:
Medium
Garden Height:
60 - 72 Inches
Scape Height Maximum:
72
Spacing Maximum:
72 Inches       
Spread:
60 - 72 Inches
Flower Colors:
White
Foliage Colors:
Green
Foliage Colors:
Red
Foliage Shade:
Green foliage turns burgundy in fall
Habit:
Mounded
Container Role:
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun
Blooms On:
Old Wood
Bloom Time:
Summer
Hardiness Zones:
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Uses:
Border Plant
Uses:
Landscape
Uses Notes:
Mixed borders, woodland gardens
Duration:
Shrub
Water Category:
Average
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Maintenance Notes:
Best in moist, well-drained soil. May need winter protection in the North.
 
 


In the hopes of reaching the moon, men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

Albert Schweitzer