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G. Rudbeckia maxima (Giant Coneflower)
Native Perennial / Sun to Partial Shade / 5’-6’ x 2’ / Zone 5-9
Origin: OK, TX, AR, LA Family: Asteraceae
It’s hard to say enough about Giant Coneflower. It is one of my all time favorite
perennials that I think should be in every Southern garden. Think of it as a
Black-Eyed-Susan on steroids. Growing upwards to 5 or 6 feet tall, it’s decked-out
with huge powder blue leaves from which shoot up thick stalks adorned with giant
sombrero-like flowerheads. Gardeners in England love this perennial but have
trouble growing it because it doesn’t get hot enough for it to do well there. Giant
Coneflower’s native range occurs in east Texas, parts of Louisiana, southern Arkansas
and a few counties in southeast Oklahoma, its northern-most limit. This is
where the genetics of the plants we offer began, making them the hardiest possible.
H. Russelia equisetiformis (Dwarf Form)
(Coral Plant (Dwarf Form))
Tropical Color / Sun to Partial Shade / 18” x 18” /
Origin: Mexico to Guatemala Family: Scrophulariaceae
$5.97
#149
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Heat-loving, cascading and non-stop flowering are words that describe the
Coral Plants. This new selection brings another dimension with its dwarf stature.
In our gardens and containers, Dwarf Coral Plant has shown to be more
compact in its growth than the straight species. The stems are shorter and
more densely branched making it ideal for spilling out of smaller sized containers.
It has actually been promoted as a more upright growing shrub in
areas where it is winter hardy. Coral plants are excellent choices for attracting
hummingbirds and for bringing hot dependable color to the summer garden.
I. Russelia equisetiformis ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’
(St. Elmoe’s Fire Coral Plant)
Tropical Color / Sun to Partial Shade / 24” x 24” /
Origin: Mexico to Guatemale Family: Scrophulariaceae
$6.98
#481
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St. Elmo’s Fire is a cool new Coral Plant introduced by Mountain States Nursery
in Arizona that features a different look for this group of plants. Instead
of red-orange blooms, the flowers are more of a cherry-red, they are not as
long, and the ends of the tubular blooms are wider, more trumpet-like. There
are more of the tiny leaves present than with the other Coral Plants and the
stems are more upright and not quite as arching. We’ve welcomed this plant’s
different effect to add to the display in our garden from a proven performer.
J. Ruta graveolens (Rue)
Perennial / Sun / 24” x 24” / Zone 5-10
Origin: Southern Europe Family: Rutaceae
$6.98
#561
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Besides being a tough and easy perennial with attractive blue leaves, Rue
is a valuable garden plant. A number of species of Swallowtail butterflies
use it as a larval host plant. It was tabbed as the “Herb of Grace” By
William Shakespeare, as it was used to sprinkle holy water before High
Mass. The tip of Rue’s leaf was the model for the suit of clubs in playing
cards. A few people have a skin reaction to its sap when exposed to sunlight.
K. Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Azure Sage)
Native Perennial / Sun / 36” x 24” / Zone 4-9
Origin: Central and Eastern US, Mexico Family: Lamiaceae
$5.97
#528
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The perfect companion plant for fall blooming Goldenrods, Asters and Snow-onthe-Mountain,
this native perennial is the hardiest Salvia species occurring in North
America. In late summer and fall their tall stems are decked out in vibrant medium
to deep blue flowers. In fact, we are fortunate here in Oklahoma to have the variety
grandiflora, which has larger flowers and a neater growth habit than Salvia
azurea var. azurea which occurs in the eastern United States. Sometimes called
Pitcher Sage, Azure Sage can be made to bloom at a shorter height by cutting the
stems back to 12” in late spring and again to about 16” in mid summer if needed.
L. Salvia darcyi (Galena Red Sage)
Perennial / Sun / 30” x 30” / Zones 7-10
Origin: Mexico Family: Lamiaceae
$6.98
#101
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$6.98
#148
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The brilliant scarlet-hued blooms of this heat-loving perennial are hummingbird
magnets. Its silvery foliage provides an excellent contrast for the red flowers,
which are quite large for the genus. Discovered near Galena, Mexico by YuccaDo
Plantsmen, it has proven hardy here in our Stillwater garden. This is a wonderful
addition to the perennial garden for super color when the weather is super hot.
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