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The Rhoads Garden carries over 1000 varieties of perennials from many different sources. We specialize in new and unusual perennials as well as tried and true varieties. Here's a sampling of some of our favorites as well as past and present Perennial Plants of the Year.
Asclepias tuberoosa
(Butterfly Weed)
Height/Spread: 2-3' (60-90)/2' (60cm)
Location: Well-drained sandy soil
Blooms: July to August
Butterfly Weed is native to North America where it is very drought tolerant. Bright orange blooms appear in early summer and attract butterflies. The Monarch Butterfly depends entirely on this plant for its food source. Plants prefer sandy, well-drained soil and are very drought tolerant.
(Butterfly Weed)
Height/Spread: 2-3' (60-90)/2' (60cm)
Location: Well-drained sandy soil
Blooms: July to August
Butterfly Weed is native to North America where it is very drought tolerant. Bright orange blooms appear in early summer and attract butterflies. The Monarch Butterfly depends entirely on this plant for its food source. Plants prefer sandy, well-drained soil and are very drought tolerant.
(Bugbane)
Height: 5-7'
Location: Prefers a rich, moist soil.
Blooms: August to September
Use: cut wildflowers, borders, massing
The dark purple foliage of this eastern North America native is striking in any garden. The pale pink flowers bloom in late summer into early fall and are fragrant. All Bugbanes prefer a rich, moist humusy soil in a woodland setting. Avoid disturbing established clumps.
Hemerocallis
(Daylillies)
With over twenty thousand named varieties of Daylilies, you shouldn't have any problem finding one that suites your garden. Extensive breeding over the last fifty years has developed varieties that will rebloom and have extended bloom periods. Daylilies perform well in perennial and shrub borders, massing as a ground cover, or planted in large containers. We carry a large selection of hybrid daylilies including Trophytakers, Designer Daylilies, and the Happily Ever Appster series.
(Daylillies)
With over twenty thousand named varieties of Daylilies, you shouldn't have any problem finding one that suites your garden. Extensive breeding over the last fifty years has developed varieties that will rebloom and have extended bloom periods. Daylilies perform well in perennial and shrub borders, massing as a ground cover, or planted in large containers. We carry a large selection of hybrid daylilies including Trophytakers, Designer Daylilies, and the Happily Ever Appster series.
(False Sunflower)
Height: 3-4'
Location: Average, well-drained soil
Blooms: June to October
Uses: Cut flowers, borders massing
A new selection from Blooms of Bressingham with variegated foliage, creamy white with dark green edges. Large golden-yellow daisy flowers bloom in July and last into the fall.
Hosta Species
(Hosta, Plantain Lily)
Hosta are shade loving perennials that have also found their use in part to full sun. Forming a large clump of lush foliage and tall lily-like flowers in mid-summer. Hosta are easily divided in the Spring or early fall. One major problem associated with Hosta are slugs and snails. Hand-picking, trapping or baiting along with mulching with course sand or gravel will keep slugs to a minimum. Used in edging or groundcovers and in case of larger varieties as specimen plants in perennial beds or containers.
(Hosta, Plantain Lily)
Hosta are shade loving perennials that have also found their use in part to full sun. Forming a large clump of lush foliage and tall lily-like flowers in mid-summer. Hosta are easily divided in the Spring or early fall. One major problem associated with Hosta are slugs and snails. Hand-picking, trapping or baiting along with mulching with course sand or gravel will keep slugs to a minimum. Used in edging or groundcovers and in case of larger varieties as specimen plants in perennial beds or containers.
(Cardinal Flower)
Height: 3-4'
Location: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Blooms: July to September
Uses: Cut flowers, borders, massing
This showy late-summer flowering perennial does well in wet areas and will self seed and naturalize an area. Plants have bright green coarse foliage forming a low clump with upright spikes of scarlet-red flowers in mid-summer. Hummingbirds love it!
Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain'
(Perennial Salvia, Sage)
Height: 18"
Location: Average well-drained soil
Blooms: June-July
Uses: cut flower, massing, border
A tender selection from Europe that form a bushy mound of fuzzy green leaves. Upright stems rise above the foliage, holding rich, violet-purple flowers. Deadhead for continual bloom.
(Perennial Salvia, Sage)
Height: 18"
Location: Average well-drained soil
Blooms: June-July
Uses: cut flower, massing, border
A tender selection from Europe that form a bushy mound of fuzzy green leaves. Upright stems rise above the foliage, holding rich, violet-purple flowers. Deadhead for continual bloom.
Light: Full sun, tolerant of partial shade
Soil: Growth is optimum in moist, well, drained soil.
Uses: This Shasta Daisy is valued for its long bloom season making it a good choice for both formal and informal gardens. The florist will find 'Becky' is an excellent cut flower.
Unique Qualities: Leucantheum 'Becky' provides great garden color from July to September. It is known for its adaptability to northern and southern gardens. The sturdy stems ensure good garden presence throughout the season.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Growth is optimal in moist, well-drained, fertile soils.
Uses: well loved for its long bloom season. It may be used for in formal or informal gardens alike. Blue flowers highlight the white flowers of Phlox 'David"
Unique Qualities: Provides great garden color and sweet fragrance from July through September. Known for its powdery mildew resistance.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: optimal growth in well drained, fertile soil, but will tolerate heavy clay soils.
Uses: ornamental grass used as a specimen, contrasts low-mounded shrubs and perennials. Hedges and screens can be created. Also used for fresh and dried arrangements.
Unique Qualities: Provides movement in the border. In early June, inflorescences appear atop lush green foliage. Flowers first appear light pink turning to golden tan. Easy to grow and stays ornamental through winter.
Light: Full sun to light shade.
Soil: Well-drained, consistently moist soil.
Uses: massed with annuals or perennials. Good for containers and cutting gardens.
Unique Qualities: Long-blooming with 2-inch lavendar-blue flowers adds delicate touch. Blooms from mid-spring to early fall on 12 to 15-inch sturdy stems. Deadhead for continuous bloom.
Light: Full sun to light shade.
Soil: Well-drained consistently moist garden soil.
Uses: borders, meadow gardens, attracts butterflies and birds.
Unique Qualities: mid-summer blooms of golden-yellow flowers. Blooms from July to October on 18 to 30-inch stems. Easy to grow. Long-lasting cut flower.
Light: Full sun preferred
Soil: Well-drained garden soil. Drought tolerant.
Uses: As a specimen, in borders, or massed. Use for meadows and prairie gardens.
Unique Qualities: bold, mid-summer blooms with carmine, non-drooping flowers. Blooms 2 to 4-foot sturdy stems. Excellent for cutting.
Light: Full sun preferred
Soil: Average to dry garden soil. Dislikes winter wet.
Uses: As a specimen, in borders, or massed.
Unique Qualities: Late-spring blooming with rigid spikes of dark blue-black flowers appearing over aromatic blue-grey leaves in May and June.
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