Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 50) AQUATICS Elephant’s ear Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’ Colocasia esculenta ‘Red Stem’ This tropical plant, usually found in the Himalayas, requires consistently moist soil. It is a tuberous herb with soft, peltate leaves. Color is dull emerald green with purple blotches between veins. Stalks are pale and marked in brown. Flowers, which have creamy spathes, are inconspicuous. Height 5–6' Spacing 3–5' Zones 7–10 COL-ANT $14.99 A. Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ A large-leaved taro with dark burgundy petioles and veins. It will grow 4–5', giving a nice tropical look. Prefers moist soil, and regular feedings makes it an excellent selection for pond plantings and bog situations. Not invasive, for it rarely suckers. Height 4–5' Spacing 2–4' Zones 7–11 COL-REDST $12.99 Colocasia esculenta ‘Tea Cup’ QUESTIONS? L! GIVE US A CAL 1.866.681.0856 Iris Kevin Matthews Iris ‘Kevin Matthews’ From the “Fallen Heroes Series” hybridized by Leeann Connelly. Kevin Matthews has large purple flowers with showy, bright, lemon-yellow, dagger-shaped signals outlined in black. Blooms early to mid season on tall spikes. Height 2–3' Spacing 2' Zones 3–9 IRI-KEV $7.99 Pickerel rush Pontederia cordata Grows in shallow water (up to 18" covering the crown). Can be grown in a 5-gallon tub or other large container. Has a thick, creeping rootstock. Glossy, erect, deep-green leaves are slightly heart shaped with distinctive swirling. A soft blue flower spike appears from a leaf bract at top of stem. Height 18–24" Spacing 1–2' Zones 4–11 PON-COR $6.99 Also known as jet black wonder. Has heart-shaped, COL-TEA $14.99 purplish-black leaves with a velvety texture. Flowers remiA niscent of calla lilies, with yellowish-white spathes that are usually hidden by foliage. Works well in or around a pond or water garden. Do not let dry out between waterings. Very tropical look. Awesome as a specimen plant! Height 2–4' Spacing 2–3' Zones 8–11 COL-BLA $14.99 Burgundy-colored stems are almost black with dark-purple leaves that angle up at 45 degrees and hold water, hence the name. Irregular flowering. Needs moist soil. Height 4–5' Spacing 3–4' Zones 8–11 Needle spikerush Eleocharis acicularis An excellent marshy plant in small ponds or when kept inside as a houseplant. It has strong stems reaching up to 30" tall with umbrella-like foliage on the ends. The tufts are yellow-green and turn to a bronze color in late summer. White flowers. Height 30" Spacing 3–4' Zones 3–9 ELE-ACI $5.99 Pontederia dilatata ‘Royal Blue’ Royal pickerel has dense flower spikes that bloom all summer. Upright foliage. Prefers moist soil; perfect near bogs or other wetlands. Blue flowers. Extraordinary as a container plant if watered properly. Height 4' Spacing 2'+ Zones 7–9 PON-ROY $7.99 50 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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