Rare <strong>Plant</strong> Auction 2013 <strong>Plant</strong> Descriptions<strong>Proper</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Name</strong> <strong>Common</strong> <strong>Name</strong> <strong>Donor</strong> <strong>Ornamental</strong> <strong>Culture</strong>Baptisia alb. X Baptisia tinct. Baptisia collection Mt. Cuba Center See Baptisia Collection See Baptisia CollectionBaptisia albescens Baptisia collection Mt. Cuba Center See Baptisia Collection See Baptisia CollectionBaptisia australis var.aberransBaptisia collection Mt. Cuba Center See Baptisia Collection See Baptisia CollectionBaptisia cinerea Baptisia collection Mt. Cuba Center See Baptisia Collection See Baptisia CollectionHerbaceous perennials growing to about 3’ tall and 1.5’wide, bearing pea-like flowers in July and August followedGrows best in light, welldrained(even sandy), acidBaptisia collection Baptisia collection Mt. Cuba Centerby inflated seed pods in the fall. Great in an informal to neutral pH soil. Prefersborder, wild or native garden. Includes three species: full sun and does not do wellBaptisia albescens, Baptisia australis var. aberrans,Baptisia cinerea.in shade. Hardy tp USDAZone 5.Baptisia tinctoriaWild IndigoNorth CreekNurseries, Inc.Beesia deltophylla Beesia MonroviaBegonia Foliage Begonia Collection Peace Tree FarmsBegonia boliviensis Begonia Create-A-SceneBetula nigra 'SummerCascade'Weeping RiverbirchJ Frank Schmidt &Son Co.Herbaceous perennial growing to about 3’ tall and 1.5’ wide,bearing yellow pea-like flowers in July and August followedby inflated seed pods in the fall. Great in an informalborder, wild or native garden.Grows best in light, welldrained(even sandy), acidto neutral pH soil. Prefersfull sun and does not do wellin shade. USDA Zone 5.Dan Hinkley collected the seeds for this Beesia deltophyllain China in the 1960s and was immediately intrigued by the Give Beesia full to partialspecies, but frustrated by its virtual absence in any shade and keep soil surfacereference book.Now known as an elegant, evergreen moist, but not soggy. Growsgroundcover with exceptionally shiny, green to gunmetal in Zones 6-8. A fuss-freeblue heart-shaped leaves, Beesia puts up delicate, small, filler for shady understorystar-shaped flowers that float above the foliage in mid to spaces or a woodlandlate spring. Slow growing, it eventually reaches 18” tall x 24” garden.wide.<strong>Name</strong>d after Michel Bégon, a Santo Domingo governor, theBegonia is a lovely annual flower that grows to about 6-9inches. Each individually selected for their special beauty,this Foliage Begonia collection contains the best of the bestbegonias. One of the most special things about the begoniaplant is its beautiful foliage. Already potted, these beautiesare ready to be shown off.Amazing container or hanging basket plant.Tuberousbegonias native to Bolivia and Argentina. Arching stems areclothed in pointed angel-wing type leaves and four pointedorage/pink flowers- a hummingbird's dream come true.A graceful focal point, this vigorous pendulous plant willform a cascading mound (6' tall x 10' in 10 years) if unstakedor, if staked, a handsome weeping small tree. Pestresistant and adaptable. Exfoliating bark and yellow fallcolor. After discovery by John and Daniel Allen at ShilohNursery, it was introduced and patented by Shiloh, NorthCarolina State University and North Carolina FoundationSeed Producers.Begonias prefer to beplanted in well-drained, richand loose soil. Becausethese flowers don’t needmuch sun, they are verysuitable for growing indoors.Grow in part sun to lightshade. Well-drained soil.Water thoroughly; allow soilto dry between waterings.Not hardy in this area; treatas a houseplant. Zone 8.Full sun. Tolerates hightemperatures and wet soils.Moist, acid soil. Excellentresistance to bronze birchborer. Zones 4-8.Page 12 of 98
Rare <strong>Plant</strong> Auction 2013 <strong>Plant</strong> Descriptions<strong>Proper</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Name</strong> <strong>Common</strong> <strong>Name</strong> <strong>Donor</strong> <strong>Ornamental</strong> <strong>Culture</strong>Betula nigra 'SummerCascade'River BirchManor View FarmCry me a river birch. This tree has a unique weeping habit,with successive layers of graceful, arching branches. Theexfoliating bark and yellow fall color make it ideal as a focalpoint, creative design element, or topiary. After discoveryby John and Daniel Allen at Shiloh Nursery, it wasintroduced and patented by Shiloh, North Carolina StateUniversity and North Carolina Foundation Seed Producers.Grows quickly to 6’ tall by 10’ wide.Full sun. Tolerates hightemperatures and wet soils.Best growth occurs in moistsoil with a pH of less than 6.Excellent resistance tobronze birch borer. Zones 4-8.Bignonia capreolata 'HelenFredel'Bletilla striata 'MurasakiShikibu'Helen Fredel CrossvineGround OrchidBlueberry Collection 1 Blueberry Collection 1BrushwoodNurseryThe Ivy Farm, Inc.Fall Creek Farmand Nursery andMostardi NurseryGreg Grant of Austin University introduced ‘Helen Fredel’which is noted for its “Texas size” blooms. The large,orange trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats are heldout nicely from the big, glossy, evergreen leaves. ThisCrossvine is a U.S. native species and can grow 20’-40’.Full sun to partial shade.Can become invasive.Humans and animals mayhave allergic reactions ifparts are consumed or bycoming in contact with sapfrom bruised or broken plantparts. Likes consistentlymoist soil. Zones 5-9.In late spring to early summer, woodland gardens will beLikes part shade andenhanced by this gorgeous, easy to grow ground orchid withmoderate to moist soil.its pale bluish-lavender blooms with a deep purple lip. ItsZones 6 - 9.mature size is 12-15" tall.Blueberry Glaze is unlike any blueberry seen before. Itssmall stature and glossy dark green leaves are reminiscentof a boxwood and can easily be sheared as such. Thesummer berries are almost black in color and offer highantioxidants and wild blueberry-like flavor. 'Sunshine Blue' isBlueberries thrive in full sunPHS 2013 Gold Medal winner for an exceptionaland in acid soil that iscombination of fruiting and ornamental performance, this ismoisture-retentive yet wellone berry bush that excels as a landscape plant, being adrained.selected North America native. Its light pink bell-shapedflowers are considered self-fertile. It grows about 4' tall andwide with deciduous blue-green foliage. Autumn foliageturns yellow to brilliant red/orange. Tasty blue berries areproduced mid-season (July-Sept).Page 13 of 98
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