Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 6) Butterfly bush The butterfly bush is a fast-growing, undemanding, lightly scented shrub that attracts butterflies, and the varieties with red flowers also attract hummingbirds. They are ideal for a wide range of uses in the garden provided the space is sunny and the soil drains well. A. Buddleia davidii ‘Black Knight’ ‘Royal Red’ Butterfly milkweed D. Asclepias tuberosa This is a host plant to the monarch butterfly. It has showy, orange to orange-red flowers on tall stems. The flower clusters are followed by attractive green pods that open to release silky “parachutes” that drift away on autumn winds. Butterfly milkweed is unique among milkweeds in that the sap is not milky and the leaves are not opposite. Height 2–3' Spacing 1–2' Zones 4–8 Darkest of the Buddleia types; blue-black spikes over silvery foliage blooms from summer until frost. Height 10–12' Spacing 3–4' Zones 5–10 BUD-BLA $5.99 B. Buddleia davidii ‘Nanho Blue’ Spikes of fragrant, rich, winered flowers, 6–12" long, bloom at the end of arching canes from summer until frost. Height 5–7' Spacing 3–4' Zones 5–10 BUD-ROY $5.99 Buddleia davidii ‘White Profusion’ ASC-TUB $5.99 Calico plant Alternanthera hybrid ‘Red Threads’ Features red flowers with beautiful, deep-burgundy-colored foliage that’s almost grass-like with its narrow leaves. A fantastic companion plant to one with lighter-colored foliage and flowers. Height 6–12" Spacing 1–2' Zones 9–11 ALT-RED $5.99 Alternanthera ‘Snowball’ This Alternanthera is used to create the skirt of Snow White at Disney World. Flowers put forth a show of white—incredible as a house plant, greenhouse showoff, and outdoor summer container accent. Height 6–12" Spacing 1–2' Zones 9–11 ALT-SNO $5.99 Alternanthera ‘True Yellow’ Alternanthera is a structure bedding plant used for mosaic planting and as decorative foliage in beds and mixed containers. Yellow-green foliage contrasts with bold colors for high visual energy. Compact and bushy habit, with excellent staying power. Inconspicuous white flowers. Height 6–12" Spacing 4–10" Zones 9–11 ALT-YEL $5.99 10" long, honey-scented, lilacblue flower spikes over silvery foliage that bloom from June until frost. Height 4–5' Spacing 3' Zones 5–10 BUD-NAN $5.99 Pure white flowers from June until frost. Height 6–8' Spacing 3–4' Zones 5–10 BUD-WHI $5.99 C. Buddleia davidii ‘Pink Delight’ Buddleia davidii Fragrant, true pink, 15–18" long flower panicles bloom from late summer until early fall. Height 5–7' Spacing 3' Zones 5–10 BUD-PIN $5.99 A C Candytuft E. Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ Pure white flower clusters adorn shiny dark-green leaves. Extremely showy in spring, with sporadic blooms in summer and fall. Height 8–10" Spacing 12–16" Zones 3–9 IBE-PUR $5.99 B Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis Brilliant red flowers bloom on long stems of rich green foliage. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies. Height 3–4' Spacing 18–36" Zones 3–9 LOB-CAR $5.99 KNOW YOUR ZONE? See page 28. 6 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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