Herbaceous Perennials

Question 1

Name 6 herbaceous perennials

Answer 1

Verbena bonariensis
Rudbeckia fulgidia ‘Goldsturm’
Francoa appendiculata
Salvia ‘Amistad’
Persicaria  runcinata ‘Purple Fantasy’
Acanthus mollis
Alchemilla mollis
Knautia macedonia
Astrantia major
Alstroemeria “Indian Summer”
Delphinium “Faust”
Hosta “Big Daddy”
Fuchsia magellanica
Liatris spicata Kobold
Dahlia “Beatrica”
Crocosmia “Lucifer”

Question 2

Name six tasks that can be carried out on a herbaceous boarder in the dormant season.

Answer 2

1: Dividing of plants and replanting.
2: Weeding of perennial weeds.
3: Renew law boarder edges with a half moon.
4: Mulching with organic matter.
5: Cutting away dead seasons growth.
6: Remove any cut dead plant material for compost.