Sunday, 21 April 2013 09:56
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 08:46
Written by Jenny Gunderson
Day 111, Our best northwest plant is Geum 'Eos'
Glowing color on this little Geum. Growing to about 8".Eos will mix nicely with part sun to sun Heucheras and other colorful perennials. Geum 'Eos' gets bright orange flowers but the foliage color is what makes this one a winner! Perfect for a mixed container or the front of a border. protect from really hot sun in certain areas....no worries here in Washington.
Sunday, 21 April 2013 09:43
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 08:45
Written by Jenny Gunderson
Day 110, is Thalictrum also known as Meadow Rue.
Thalictrum can be as short as 1' or as tall as almost 8' This is one of the larger ones. Thalictrum rochebrunianum. Flowers are a lavender color and airy. Foilage is a blue green with new purple stems. Can take sun to part shade.
Sunday, 21 April 2013 08:44
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 08:45
Written by Jenny Gunderson
Day 108 Spiraea 'Magic Carpet'
Magic Carpet is a deciduous shrub with outstanding spring and fall color. When small it can look like fire coming out of the ground! A very hardy plant for a sunny to part sun spot. Only gets to about 2' tall and a s wide so it is a great one to tuck in between some evergreens or perennials.
Sunday, 21 April 2013 08:32
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 08:45
Written by Jenny Gunderson
Day 107 is ALL Hostas for Best Northwest plants for 2013!
From tiny Hostas like 'Blue Mouse Ears' to medium sized like 'Patriot' at about 2' tall to Empress Wu our choice for Day 106 there are hundreds to choose from. Hardy shade loving perennials. Divide every five years or so. Patriot can take more sun than most. Use sluggo to prevent their fleshy leaves from being chomped by slugs.
Above is 'Blue Mouse Ears' and below is Hosta 'Patriot'
This hosta is in The Plant-a-Head For Alzheime'rs Memory Garden and needs to be dug up and divided. We will add some good soil and remove the moss when we do this too.
