lesson 1 R2111 Herbaceous perennials for varied situ Flashcards
tall perennial with erect, branching stems to height 2.5mx 0.5m spread, bearing sparse, oblong leaves and numerous branched clusters of small purple flowers from summer to autumn. full sun, moist well drained soil.
verbena bonariensis
vigorous plant with large glossy dark green leaves
pinnately lobed
tall racemes of white flowers with dusky purple bracts in late summer height and spread 1.5m drought tolerant ideal for Mediterranean climate suit architectural cottage and informal garden
Acanthus mollis
Herbaceous perennial suited to heavy clay soil, tapering plumes of deep red flower rise above clumps of delicate glossy fern like leaves in summer.
prefers part shade grow to 75cm ideal bog garden plant.
Astilbe ‘ Montgomery’
strong growing aromatic whorls of narrow leaves ,
clusters of white tiny star flowers april to may, 15cm height perfect for ground cover in shade garden.
Galium odoratum ( sweet woodruff)
upright perennial with flattened clusters of small daisy like cream or pink flower heads in summer prefers full sun height and spread 0.5m suited to wild garden or rock garden. coastal prairie style, wildlife garden, cottage and informal. Good for cutting and drying.
Achillea millefolium
tall growing purple wildflower that grows naturally on banks and streams and around ponds, strong upright stems from which poker like heads of bright purple-red flowers appear from mid summer attractive to bees and butterflies so ideal for wildlife garden. ideal for pond edge, bog garden or at the back of a moist sunny border. 1.2 m height x 50cm spread
Lythrum salicaria ‘ Robin’
vibrant compact variety, variegated semi evergreen foliage striking mix of rich maroon veins and edges contrasting with the silver hues of the leaves centre, repeat flowering warm soft pink flowes which bloom from May until September. cover with fleece -5c protect from cold winds prune in spring. 50cm x 50xm half hardy -5c
Heuchera ‘ Milan’
clump forming perennial, conical shaped flowerheads thistle like coloured steel blue flower heads adorned with a ruff of showy bracts, partners well with mediterranean plants and silver foliage plants.
excellent for sunny sites, well drained , poor soil, blooms from summer to autumn
Eryngium planum
clump forming perennial from which grows flowers on stalks of medium height flowers , spike like racemes
covered by tiny star shaped flowers in a striking shade of violet blue. pink or white flowers late spring to summer suited to rock gardens , pathways , in borders and any sunny spot attracts wildlife .
Veronica spicata
late summer colour , vibrant daisy like flower surrounding a conical disk golden yellow blooms with dark centres, plant full sun in herbaceous border or amoungst grasses prairie style planting plant in drfits.
Rudbeckia ‘goldstrum’
