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Lychnis arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' - Polemonium ... - The Plant Group, Inc.

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the plant group<br />

have a form of O. ellisiana. <strong>The</strong> olive green<br />

pads are nearly thornless with large yellow<br />

flowers in June–July at the tips of the pads.<br />

It will overwinter in Zone 5 if planted in<br />

well drained soil and protected from wind.<br />

Break off any damaged pads in the spring<br />

once new growth begins.<br />

2–6' Z 5–10<br />

Opuntia humifusa<br />

Prickly Pear Cactus<br />

Yellow flowers in July followed by purple<br />

seed pods. An ideal plant for dry soils in<br />

full sun. Native from Canada to Florida, but<br />

rarely found in New England.<br />

6–12'' Z 4–8<br />

Origanum 'Kent Beauty'<br />

Marjoram<br />

Grow this for the flowers and not culinary<br />

use. <strong>The</strong> flowers resemble hop flowers but<br />

are colored pink, silver, and green. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

weep on the end of long stems and look<br />

amazing when viewed from below. A good<br />

choice for the top of a wall or container.<br />

Opuntia Origanum Pachysandra<br />

Thornless Prickly Pear Cactus<br />

102<br />

Papaver<br />

'Royal Wedding'<br />

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Prickly Pear Cactus<br />

Likes full sun and warm conditions for best<br />

flowering. Blooms in July–September.<br />

6–12'' Z 5–11<br />

Pachysandra procumbens<br />

Allegheny Spurge<br />

<strong>The</strong> only native species of Pachysandra<br />

with mottled purple and bronze foliage.<br />

White flowers in April–May. Slow to estab-<br />

lish but eventually makes an impressive<br />

groundcover in a shady garden.<br />

1' Z 4–9<br />

Papaver atlanticum<br />

Moroccan Poppy<br />

Single soft orange flowers on delicate<br />

stems that shimmer in the breeze. Silver<br />

basal foliage. May.<br />

1.5–2' Z 4–8<br />

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'<br />

Oriental Poppy<br />

Orange-scarlet flowers with a black eye.<br />

Compact dwarf foliage. May–June.<br />

1.5' Z 2–7<br />

'Allegro'<br />

'Kent Beauty'<br />

'Princess Victoria Louise'<br />

'Beauty of Livermere'<br />

'Queen Alexander'<br />

Papaver orientale<br />

'Beauty of Livermere'<br />

Oriental Poppy<br />

Scarlet red with a purple center. May–June.<br />

2–3' Z 2–7<br />

Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'<br />

Oriental Poppy<br />

Large fiery red flowers that glow with a<br />

hint of orange. May–June.<br />

3' Z 2–7<br />

Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange'<br />

Oriental Poppy<br />

Glowing tangerine orange with a dark<br />

center. May–June.<br />

2.5–3' Z 2–7<br />

Papaver orientale<br />

'Princess Victoria Louise'<br />

Oriental Poppy<br />

Soft salmon pink with dark spots in the<br />

center. May–June.<br />

2' Z 2–7<br />

Allegheny Spurge<br />

'Brilliant'<br />

'Prince of Orange'

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