Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 51) Pitcher plant Sarracenia ‘Dana’s Delight’ This stunning American specimen produces slender pitchers over 2' tall with heavily ruffled red and white hoods. The red is so bright that it almost looks fluorescent! Easy to care for. Prefers bogs or other wet areas, and makes a wonderful container plant if watered properly. Height 24–30" Spacing 1'+ Zones 7–10 SAR-DAN $7.99 Umbrella palm Cyperus albostriatus ‘Variegatus’ B Red stem Thalia geniculata ‘Red Stem’ Dramatic! Upright, lance-shaped leaves top the tall stems, which can be a brilliant red at the base. Interesting pink flowers appear mid to late summer. A wonderful water garden or container plant. Will lose some color with lower light intensity. Height 6–8' Spacing 2–4' Zones 8–11 THA-RED $7.99 Offers foliage that is streaked in creamy white, which is most noticeable on new growth. This dwarf umbrella palm tolerates moist soil, but does not appreciate water over its crown. Inconspicuous flowers borne year-round. A great groundcover or container plant. Will spread to a 5' mound within 3 to 5 years. Height 12–18" Spacing 18"+ Zones 8–10 CYP-VAR $5.99 Rush B. Juncus effusus ‘Big Twister’ Corkscrew rush Spiraling dramatic foliage resemble corkscrews twisting and turning. Protect in hot climates by providing shallow water 1–6" over the crown. Sparse flowering. Good in containers. Refresh by pruning in winter. Prefers very moist to wet conditions. Height 18–24" Spacing 1–2' Zones 4–11 JUN-BIG $5.99 C. Juncus filiformis ‘Spiralis’ Thread rush An impressive small rush. Dark green, wire-like foliage grows in a tangle of spirals, resembling corkscrews. Flowers are sparse, emerging from the sides of the foliage. Effective as a single plant in a clay pot or other container 10–12" in diameter. A great pond or bog plant. Height 14" Spacing 10–14" Zones 5–11 D. Cyperus alternifolius Popular, decorative pond plant with numerous erect stems— each crowned, umbrella-fashion, with many long, narrow, radiating leaves. Umbrella-like flower heads. Can be grown in a pond, submerged to just above the soil level, or kept moist in a container indoors. Height 4–5' Spacing 2' Zones 7–11 CYP-UNM $7.99 C Cyperus isocladus Also called dwarf papyrus. Bears tiny, greenish-brown flowers atop short, needle-thin leaf bracts. A delicate-looking evergreen that should be used where it won’t get overpowered by larger, coarser plants. Grow in water at a depth up to 4”, in moist rock gardens, or in pots. Greenish-brown flowers in summer. Height 12–18" Spacing 1' Zones 7–11 CYP-DWA $6.99 D JUN-SPI $5.99 Juncus glaucus ‘Blue Rush’ Vertical blue foliage creates an architecturally interesting element to any pondscape. Protect in hot climates by providing shallow water over the crown. Refresh by cutting back the old stems in late winter; bright, new greenery will emerge in spring. Inconspicuous, yellowish-green to pale-brown flowers appear in compact clusters. Height 2–4' Spacing 1–2' Zones 5–9 JUN-BLU $4.99 Juncus inflexus (Fantastic Foliage™ Blue Arrows) Features narrow, straight, gray-blue leaves in stiff clumps with golden seedheads. Inconspicuous flowers. Ideal for containers. Strong, upright habit. This blue-green rush can tolerate drought, yet can be used as a pond plant. Height 10–12" Spacing 6"+ Zones 5–10 JUN-ARR $6.99 Juncus pallidus (Fantastic Foliage™ Javelin) Can grow in standing water but is also heat and drought tolerant; winter interest with straw-colored upright, stiff foliage. Dramatic in containers as well as in the landscape. Height 4–5' Spacing 18–22" Zones 5–9 JUN-JAV $5.99 www.santarosagardens.com We offer an extensive line of GRASSES www.santarosagardens.com ORNAMENTAL Visit us online · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 51 http://www.santarosagardens.com http://www.santarosagardens.com
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