Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 17) Red hot poker Speedwell D. Kniphofia uvaria ‘Flamenco’ I An All America Selections winner. Spires of red, orange, and yellow with dense clumps of grass-like foliage in spring and summer. Height 28–32" Spacing 20" Zones 5–9 KNI-FLA $5.99 Speedwells are among the most useful and trouble-free of hardy perennials—neat, compact plants that remain beautiful even when not in bloom. Excellent as a groundcover over spent spring bulbs, as an edger, and in containers. Perfect for use in rock gardens, borders, or in mass plantings. Prefers sun to light shade in average, well-draining soil. Resistant to disease, insects, and drought. Good cut flowers. Requires minimal maintenance. Deer resistant when mature, and will attract butterflies to the garden. I. Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’ K. Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’ Russian sage E. Perovskia atriplicifolia 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. Talc-white stems and pewterblue foliage with sprays of lavender flowers. Height 3–4' Spacing 2–3' Zones 4–9 PER-ATR $5.99 Sky-blue flowers late winter to early spring. Height 4–6" Spacing 12–18" Zones 4–8 VER-GEO $5.99 J. Veronica spicata Red Fox (‘Rotfuchs’) Violet-blue flowers from spring till hard frost. Height 18" Spacing 12–15" Zones 4–8 VER-ROY $5.99 L. Veronica spicata ‘Sunny Border Blue’ J Sea pinks F. Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ Rose-pink flowers late spring to summer. Height 10–15" Spacing 9–15" Zones 4–8 VER-RED $5.99 Violet-blue flowers in late May until frost. Height 18–24" Spacing 12–18" Zones 4–8 VER-SUN $5.99 Deep-pink lollipop flowers bloom over tidy mounds of rich green foliage. Height 6–8" Spacing 6–12" Zones 4–8 ARM-SPL $5.99 Shasta daisy Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Alaska’ 3" diameter flower heads appear first in early summer and frequently rebloom in August and September. Sturdy variety that will not require staking. Height 18–36" Spacing 16–24" Zones 5–9 LEU-ALA $5.99 By mail, by phone, by Internet ORDER THREE WAYS G K G. Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Becky’ 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year. Excellent performance in the South where the dark-green foliage remains evergreen. Large, single, white flowers. Good for cutting. Height 36–42" Spacing 2–3' Zones 5–9 LEU-BEC $5.99 Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Snowcap’ This dwarf variety produces masses of beautiful, large, white flowers all summer long. Excellent border plant. Height 14–18" Spacing 12–18" Zones 5–9 LEU-SNOC $5.99 H. Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Snow Lady’ 1988 All America Selections winner. Dwarf shasta daisy. Excellent as a cut flower, in a container, or in the landscape. Blooms early to late summer. Height 10–12" Spacing 8–12" Zones 5–9 H L LEU-SNOL $5.99 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 17 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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