Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 16) A Phlox–Tall garden phlox Fragrant, dome-shaped flower clusters bloom from June through August. These tough, classic perennials are must-haves in any garden. Foliage is highly resistant to mildew. Prefers moderately fertile, medium wet, well-draining soil. Appreciates a summer mulch to keep the root zone cool. Mildew resistant. Excellent used as cut flowers. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds. A. Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’ D Phlox paniculata ‘David’s Lavender’ B Flowers emerge cornflower blue in the cooler temperatures of morning. During the heat of the day blue turns to violet, and then back to blue as temperatures fall at night. As the flowers age, they become violet red from the edges to the center. Height 36–40" Spacing 12–18" Zones 4–8 PHL-BLU $5.99 B. Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’ Tightly packed lavender flowers on an 8–10" flower spike. Blooms midsummer. Height 3–4' Spacing 24–30" Zones 4–8 PHL-LAV $5.99 Phlox paniculata ‘Franz Schubert’ Light-lavender flowers with darker lavender highlights and contrasting white eyes. Height 30–36" Spacing 18–24" Zones 4–8 PHL-FRA $5.99 Phlox paniculata ‘Laura’ Purple blooms with white centers late spring to early fall. Height 24–42" Spacing 18–20" Zones 4–8 PHL-LAU $5.99 Phlox paniculata ‘Starfire’ Cherry-red flowers June through October. Height 3' Spacing 18–24" Zones 3–9 PHL-STA $5.99 E Fragrant, salmon-pink flower clusters with a darker ruby eye on large 7" flower heads midsummer through early fall. Height 2–3' Spacing 12–18" Zones 4–8 PHL-BRI $5.99 C. Phlox paniculata ‘David’ Large, clear white flowers late spring and summer. Height 3–4' Spacing 18–24" Zones 4–8 PHL-DAV $5.99 Phlox–Woodland phlox Phlox divaricata ‘Clouds of Perfume’ Highly fragrant ice-blue flowers form soft clouds of blooms from April to May. Often evergreen, this phlox variety is a showy groundcover for partly shady areas. Height 12–18" Spacing 1' Zones 3–8 PHL-CLO $5.99 C F Rattlesnake plant Calathea ornata Rattlesnake plant has oblong shaped, dark-green foliage. The leaves have prominent pink stripes going from the mid rib to the margin. The deep magenta underside makes this one of the most popular Calathea. Keep evenly moist. Plant in shade or keep indoors. Small, insignificant flowers. Height 3' Spacing 2'+ Zones 10–11 CAL-ORN $7.99 16 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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