Hemerocallis 'Flying Down to Rio' 23W30 Daylily g1- (Schwarz-B, 2002) Tall Orange Daylily , Mature plant size: 50in., 8.5in. Orange with red eye., USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed g1 for 3.8 YEARS (Bedmaker). Planted in 2019.

AHS: Flying Down to Rio (Schwarz-B., 2002)

height 50 in.(127 cm), bloom 8.5 in.(22 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Tetraploid, 20 buds, 5 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Orange with red eye. (sdlg × sdlg)

Awards: HM 2013

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Echinacea purpurea 23W30 Coneflower G1- (US Native) Common Coneflower, Mature plant size: 36in., Purple, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed G1 for 26.3 YEARS (Seed). Planted in 1997.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Echinacea purpurea, commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States (Ohio to Michigan to Iowa south to Louisiana and Georgia). It typically grows to 2-4' tall. Showy daisy-like purple coneflowers (to 5" diameter) bloom throughout summer atop stiff stems clad with coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate, dark green leaves. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds. Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinosin. meaning hedgehog in reference to the spiny center cone.

I have grown many (~35 different varieties) of the new hybrid coneflowers without success. Several have made it through a winter or two, but most did not even survive one winter. I am in zone 6 (SE Michigan), but my winters are more like zone 5. Meanwhile, my common coneflowers continue to return year after year. Whatever the hybridizers did to "breed in" all the different colors and sizes drastically affected the winter hardiness. No more hybrids for me.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tall, #Annual, #Heirloom, #Garland, #TungHo, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tall, #Annual, #Heirloom, #Garland, #TungHo, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tall, #Annual, #Heirloom, #Garland, #TungHo, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Along the Way' 23W30 Daylily J3- (Stevens, 1980) Tall Peach Daylily , Mature plant size: 27in., PEACH, 5.5in. Peach pink with deep red eyezone and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed J3 for 3.9 YEARS (Ogden,). Planted in 2019.

AHS: Along the Way (Stevens-D., 1980)

height 27 in.(69 cm), bloom 5.5 in.(14 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Tetraploid, Peach pink with deep red eyezone and green throat. ((Holiday Delight × Flaming Delight) × (Gay Cravat × sdlg))

Registered at 27inches tall, but is taller.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Jims Evil Grin' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2012) Tall cream Daylily , Mature plant size: 61in., CREAM, 8in. cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Jim's Evil Grin (Murphy-J.P., 2012)

height 61 in.(155 cm), bloom 8.5 in.(22 cm), season EM, Dormant, Diploid, 25 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Dark cream with vivid dark red eye, cream midrib, green throat, bud builder, in bloom three months. (Monacan Trail × Just Jessie)

Per Woodhenge Gardens Daylilies: (Murphy, 2012) 52" EMRe 8" Dormant Diploid UF Cascade Extended. A very tall, large cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. This very imposing plant is in bloom for 3 months with moderate bud building and instant rebloom. Sunfast at 101F at 7 p.m. Rain resistant. Three branches, 22 buds initially, more after bud building. I feel that this one is worthy of awards and would like to get it distributed, so I dropped the price to make it more affordable. 2017- Bloomed from June 22 until October 26. Parentage: MONACAN TRAIL x JUST JESSIE. Fertile.

About 1 foot tall after a year in the ground. Much taller in second year (2020): 3 feet tall with an attractive 8" bloom. Hopefully it will reach 5 feet next year. Scapes look sturdy and measure 0.25 inches in diameter. Total of 5 scapes so far this year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Dances with Giraffes' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Reed, 2005) Tall yellow Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in.(Reed,, YELLOW, 8in.gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed G4 for 4.1 YEARS (Faith). Planted in 2019.

American Daylily Society: Dances with Giraffes (Reed, 2005)

height 60 in.(152 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, 26 buds, 2 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat.

Awards: AM 2014; HM 2009; L/W 2019; NRS 2014

Woodhenge Gardens: Truly standing above the crowd, Dances with Giraffes is at least 5 feet tall when established. The large blooms cascade and curl down from the tall scapes, golden yellow with a rose-peach blush eye above a green throat. It is registered as an unusual form/cascade. Difficult to set a pod, but the pollen is good. This makes a statement in the garden!

2020 Note: Planted 13 months ago and stands at a reasonable 30" tall with a 6 inch cascaded flower. If you flatten out the cascade it probably is 8 inches. Two scapes this year and they measure 0.2 inches in diameter. It's first bloom was last year 23 days after planting. I was surprised. Looking forward to this plant maturing.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Cascade, #UF, #BC/B=26/2, #Perennial, #Monocot, #midseason, #Diploid, #Dor, #fragrant, #extend, #HM2009, #AM2014, #LAA2021, #L/W2019, #NRS2014, #DanceswithGiraffes, #Daylily, #23W30

Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 23W30 Rose of Sharon G5- (Huylenbroeck 2016) Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8-10ft., Pink with a magenta eye, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G5 for 6.2 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Large orchid pink single blooms with bright magenta accents that splatter toward outer edgesl. Graceful branching habit. No seeding. Developed at the Flemish ILVO Breeding Station. Proven Winners® selection. Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 'ILVO347'.

2020 note: Not much to show afer 3 years in the ground. Maybe next year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 23W30 Rose of Sharon G5- (Huylenbroeck 2016) Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8-10ft., Pink with a magenta eye, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G5 for 6.2 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Large orchid pink single blooms with bright magenta accents that splatter toward outer edgesl. Graceful branching habit. No seeding. Developed at the Flemish ILVO Breeding Station. Proven Winners® selection. Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 'ILVO347'.

2020 note: Not much to show afer 3 years in the ground. Maybe next year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Women Seeking Men' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Hansen C 1999) Tall Rose Daylily , Mature plant size: 41in., Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G4 for 26 MONTHS (Bedmaker). Planted in 2021.

American Daylily Society: Women Seeking Men (Hanson-C., 1999)

height 41 in.(104 cm), bloom 6 in.(15 cm), season MLa, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 25 buds, 3 branches, Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat . (Love or Else × ((Love Goddess × Ming Porcelain) × Merry Witch))

Awards: HM 2003

Requires room to grow, forms a large clump.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Sev, #BC/B=25/3, #midseasonLate, #Tet, #Perennial, #Monocot, #HM2003, #WomenSeekingMen, #Daylily, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Galaxy Cream' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2013) Tall cream Daylily , Mature plant size: 55in., 7in. Cream to white ruffled cascade with green throat and chartreuse lines extending on both sides of the midrib, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Galaxy Cream (Murphy-J.P., 2013)

height 55 in.(140 cm), bloom 7 in.(18 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, 20 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Cream to white ruffled cascade with green throat and chartreuse lines extending three inches on both sides of the midrib. (Margo Reed Indeed × Monacan Trail)

Per Woodhenge Gardens: (Murphy, 2013) 55" MLa 7" dormant, diploid, extended; Unusual form - cascade (Margo Reed Indeed x Monacan Trail) Cream to white ruffled cascade with green throat and chartreuse lines extending on both sides of the midrib 3". High performing, quite tall cream to near white. Sunproof and rain resistant substance, with a quite long bloom period. Pod difficult, pollen fertile. Not many whites have a great plant supporting the blooms, but this one does; vigorous, branched, tall, and strong.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Dances with Giraffes' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Reed, 2005) Tall yellow Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in.(Reed,, YELLOW, 8in.gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed G4 for 4.1 YEARS (Faith). Planted in 2019.

American Daylily Society: Dances with Giraffes (Reed, 2005)

height 60 in.(152 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, 26 buds, 2 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat.

Awards: AM 2014; HM 2009; L/W 2019; NRS 2014

Woodhenge Gardens: Truly standing above the crowd, Dances with Giraffes is at least 5 feet tall when established. The large blooms cascade and curl down from the tall scapes, golden yellow with a rose-peach blush eye above a green throat. It is registered as an unusual form/cascade. Difficult to set a pod, but the pollen is good. This makes a statement in the garden!

2020 Note: Planted 13 months ago and stands at a reasonable 30" tall with a 6 inch cascaded flower. If you flatten out the cascade it probably is 8 inches. Two scapes this year and they measure 0.2 inches in diameter. It's first bloom was last year 23 days after planting. I was surprised. Looking forward to this plant maturing.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Cascade, #UF, #BC/B=26/2, #Perennial, #Monocot, #midseason, #Diploid, #Dor, #fragrant, #extend, #HM2009, #AM2014, #LAA2021, #L/W2019, #NRS2014, #DanceswithGiraffes, #Daylily, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Dances with Giraffes' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Reed, 2005) Tall yellow Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in.(Reed,, YELLOW, 8in.gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed G4 for 4.1 YEARS (Faith). Planted in 2019.

American Daylily Society: Dances with Giraffes (Reed, 2005)

height 60 in.(152 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, 26 buds, 2 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat.

Awards: AM 2014; HM 2009; L/W 2019; NRS 2014

Woodhenge Gardens: Truly standing above the crowd, Dances with Giraffes is at least 5 feet tall when established. The large blooms cascade and curl down from the tall scapes, golden yellow with a rose-peach blush eye above a green throat. It is registered as an unusual form/cascade. Difficult to set a pod, but the pollen is good. This makes a statement in the garden!

2020 Note: Planted 13 months ago and stands at a reasonable 30" tall with a 6 inch cascaded flower. If you flatten out the cascade it probably is 8 inches. Two scapes this year and they measure 0.2 inches in diameter. It's first bloom was last year 23 days after planting. I was surprised. Looking forward to this plant maturing.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Cascade, #UF, #BC/B=26/2, #Perennial, #Monocot, #midseason, #Diploid, #Dor, #fragrant, #extend, #HM2009, #AM2014, #LAA2021, #L/W2019, #NRS2014, #DanceswithGiraffes, #Daylily, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Small World Dreams Come True' 23W30 Daylily G2- (Miller-M, 2012) Tall pink Daylily , Mature plant size: 42in., 8in. hot coral pink with a lighter pink watermark with white midribs and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed G2 for 4.8 YEARS (Lisa,). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Small World Dreams Come True (Miller-M., 2012)

height 42 in.(107 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid, Very Fragrant, 25 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Crispate-Cascade-Spatulate, Hot coral pink with a lighter pink watermark with white midribs and green throat. (sdlg sw-sp-t-100-04 × Skeezix)

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Dances with Giraffes' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Reed, 2005) Tall yellow Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in.(Reed,, YELLOW, 8in.gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed G4 for 4.1 YEARS (Faith). Planted in 2019.

American Daylily Society: Dances with Giraffes (Reed, 2005)

height 60 in.(152 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, 26 buds, 2 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat.

Awards: AM 2014; HM 2009; L/W 2019; NRS 2014

Woodhenge Gardens: Truly standing above the crowd, Dances with Giraffes is at least 5 feet tall when established. The large blooms cascade and curl down from the tall scapes, golden yellow with a rose-peach blush eye above a green throat. It is registered as an unusual form/cascade. Difficult to set a pod, but the pollen is good. This makes a statement in the garden!

2020 Note: Planted 13 months ago and stands at a reasonable 30" tall with a 6 inch cascaded flower. If you flatten out the cascade it probably is 8 inches. Two scapes this year and they measure 0.2 inches in diameter. It's first bloom was last year 23 days after planting. I was surprised. Looking forward to this plant maturing.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Slippin and Slidin' 23W30 Daylily G2- (Bachman, 2012) Tall Lavender Daylily , Mature plant size: 48in, LAVENDER, 6.5in. Grayed lavender with faint yellow halo and green yellow throat., USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G2 for 3.9 YEARS (Bachman). Planted in 2019.

AHS: Slippin' and Slidin' (Bachman, 2012)

height 48 in.(122 cm), bloom 6.5 in.(17 cm), season La, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, 20 buds, 3 branches, Grayed lavender with faint yellow halo and green yellow throat. (True to Whim ×(((Prague Spring × Rachael My Love) × Big Rossi)× North Wind Dancer))

A 1957 song performed by Little Richard.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Slippin and Slidin' 23W30 Daylily G2- (Bachman, 2012) Tall Lavender Daylily , Mature plant size: 48in, LAVENDER, 6.5in. Grayed lavender with faint yellow halo and green yellow throat., USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G2 for 3.9 YEARS (Bachman). Planted in 2019.

AHS: Slippin' and Slidin' (Bachman, 2012)

height 48 in.(122 cm), bloom 6.5 in.(17 cm), season La, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, 20 buds, 3 branches, Grayed lavender with faint yellow halo and green yellow throat. (True to Whim ×(((Prague Spring × Rachael My Love) × Big Rossi)× North Wind Dancer))

A 1957 song performed by Little Richard.

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Hemerocallis 'Dances with Giraffes' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Reed, 2005) Tall yellow Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in.(Reed,, YELLOW, 8in.gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed G4 for 4.1 YEARS (Faith). Planted in 2019.

American Daylily Society: Dances with Giraffes (Reed, 2005)

height 60 in.(152 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, 26 buds, 2 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Gold yellow with rose peach blush eye above green throat.

Awards: AM 2014; HM 2009; L/W 2019; NRS 2014

Woodhenge Gardens: Truly standing above the crowd, Dances with Giraffes is at least 5 feet tall when established. The large blooms cascade and curl down from the tall scapes, golden yellow with a rose-peach blush eye above a green throat. It is registered as an unusual form/cascade. Difficult to set a pod, but the pollen is good. This makes a statement in the garden!

2020 Note: Planted 13 months ago and stands at a reasonable 30" tall with a 6 inch cascaded flower. If you flatten out the cascade it probably is 8 inches. Two scapes this year and they measure 0.2 inches in diameter. It's first bloom was last year 23 days after planting. I was surprised. Looking forward to this plant maturing.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tall, #Annual, #Heirloom, #Garland, #TungHo, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 23W30 Rose of Sharon G5- (Huylenbroeck 2016) Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8-10ft., Pink with a magenta eye, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G5 for 6.2 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Large orchid pink single blooms with bright magenta accents that splatter toward outer edgesl. Graceful branching habit. No seeding. Developed at the Flemish ILVO Breeding Station. Proven Winners® selection. Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 'ILVO347'.

2020 note: Not much to show afer 3 years in the ground. Maybe next year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

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Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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Hemerocallis 'Woodhenge Natural' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2016) Tall Red Daylily , Mature plant size: 42in., 7.5in. red and dotted rose bitone with darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

Per Woodhenge Gardens: WOODHENGE NATURAL (Murphy, 2016) Fall 42” M 7.5” Dormant, Diploid, Extended UF-Crispate. Out of Negative Image by a vigorous patterned seedling. An unusual patterned combination of colors- Red and rose dotted bitone with a darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat. The dark red color and the edges fade during the hot days making the combination and pattern even more striking. Sunfast to the mid 90's here. 3 branches, 23 buds, fertile both ways. Almost all of the kids have this type of patterning. An improvement on its very good parent, Negative Image, because it is quite vigorous.

American Daylily Society: Woodhenge Natural (Murphy-J.P., 2016)

height 42 in.(107 cm), bloom 7.5 in.(19 cm), season M, Dormant, Diploid, 23 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Red and dotted rose bitone with darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat. (Negative Image × sdlg)

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Crispate, #UF, #Tall , #EM BC/B=23/3, #Perennial, #Dip, #Dor, #Monocot, #Ext, #NAw, #WoodhengeNatural, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Jims Evil Grin' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2012) Tall cream Daylily , Mature plant size: 61in., CREAM, 8in. cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Jim's Evil Grin (Murphy-J.P., 2012)

height 61 in.(155 cm), bloom 8.5 in.(22 cm), season EM, Dormant, Diploid, 25 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Dark cream with vivid dark red eye, cream midrib, green throat, bud builder, in bloom three months. (Monacan Trail × Just Jessie)

Per Woodhenge Gardens Daylilies: (Murphy, 2012) 52" EMRe 8" Dormant Diploid UF Cascade Extended. A very tall, large cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. This very imposing plant is in bloom for 3 months with moderate bud building and instant rebloom. Sunfast at 101F at 7 p.m. Rain resistant. Three branches, 22 buds initially, more after bud building. I feel that this one is worthy of awards and would like to get it distributed, so I dropped the price to make it more affordable. 2017- Bloomed from June 22 until October 26. Parentage: MONACAN TRAIL x JUST JESSIE. Fertile.

About 1 foot tall after a year in the ground. Much taller in second year (2020): 3 feet tall with an attractive 8" bloom. Hopefully it will reach 5 feet next year. Scapes look sturdy and measure 0.25 inches in diameter. Total of 5 scapes so far this year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Women Seeking Men' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Hansen C 1999) Tall Rose Daylily , Mature plant size: 41in., Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G4 for 26 MONTHS (Bedmaker). Planted in 2021.

American Daylily Society: Women Seeking Men (Hanson-C., 1999)

height 41 in.(104 cm), bloom 6 in.(15 cm), season MLa, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 25 buds, 3 branches, Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat . (Love or Else × ((Love Goddess × Ming Porcelain) × Merry Witch))

Awards: HM 2003

Requires room to grow, forms a large clump.

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Hemerocallis 'Straight No Chaser' 23W30 Daylily G3- (Bachman, 2011) Tall Purple Daylily , Mature plant size: 46in., 5in. Light purple with dark purple halo. , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed G3 for 3.9 YEARS (Casshigh). Planted in 2019.

AHS:Straight No Chaser (Bachman, 2011)

height 46 in.(117 cm), bloom 5 in.(13 cm), season EM, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, 25 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Light purple with dark purple halo. ((Itsy Bitsy Spider × sdlg)× Crystal Blue Persuasion)

Awards: JC 2011

Valley of the Dalilies: (BACHMAN-2011) 46” 5” EM SEV Diploid. Another from our small UF program, this daylily is named after a signature tune from noted jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. STRAIGHT NO CHASER, a Junior Citation winner for 2011, is a full sibling to last year's STUPID CUPID. It shows several UF characteristics but mostly Cascade and is a light purple with bold dark purple halo and gold green throat. The 4 way branched scapes hold 25 buds. Easily fertile both ways. ((ITSY BITSY SPIDER X SDLG) X CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION).

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Tomato 'Black Cherry' 23W30 Tomato S1- (Vicent Sapp, 2003) Cherry Tomato, Mature plant size: 65day, PURPLE, blackish purple, USDA Hardiness Zone Veg, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S1 for 128 DAYS (Pinetree). Planted in 2023.

Victory Seeds: 65 days, indeterminate — 'Black Cherry' plants are vigorous and very productive. Their bite-sized fruits are cherry shaped but have dark, purplish coloring similar to the famous 'Cherokee Purple' tomato. Pop one in your mouth and you will be rewarded with a wonderfully complex flavor palate that is fruity, balanced, very rich, sweet, and intense. 'Black Cherry' has become a very popular variety and is worthy of your garden space.

'Black Cherry' was originally developed from a "natural occurrence" and introduced in 2003 by the late Vincent Sapp, co-founder and original owner of Tomato Grower's Supply Company. Our original sample was sent to us by David Pendergrass of Middle Tennessee.

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Hemerocallis 'Women Seeking Men' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Hansen C 1999) Tall Rose Daylily , Mature plant size: 41in., Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G4 for 26 MONTHS (Bedmaker). Planted in 2021.

American Daylily Society: Women Seeking Men (Hanson-C., 1999)

height 41 in.(104 cm), bloom 6 in.(15 cm), season MLa, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 25 buds, 3 branches, Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat . (Love or Else × ((Love Goddess × Ming Porcelain) × Merry Witch))

Awards: HM 2003

Requires room to grow, forms a large clump.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Along the Way' 23W30 Daylily J3- (Stevens, 1980) Tall Peach Daylily , Mature plant size: 27in., PEACH, 5.5in. Peach pink with deep red eyezone and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed J3 for 3.9 YEARS (Ogden,). Planted in 2019.

AHS: Along the Way (Stevens-D., 1980)

height 27 in.(69 cm), bloom 5.5 in.(14 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Tetraploid, Peach pink with deep red eyezone and green throat. ((Holiday Delight × Flaming Delight) × (Gay Cravat × sdlg))

Registered at 27inches tall, but is taller.

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Hemerocallis 'Eli Monster' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2014) Tall lemon Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in., 6.5in. light lemon tepals with pinkish red band, can go to seventy two inches and 50 buds, sometimes measures as a four to one spider, but not completely consistent, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW30, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

Per Jim Murphy: Tall with tremendous branching. Yellow curled or twisted blooms (Crispate) with a light reddish band. Light fragrance, sunfast and rainfast. Improvement on ELI MURPHY in terms of color and bloom presentation. Normally has 5 way branching. Normally has 30 buds. Sometimes goes to 6' tall, with 50 buds. Long blooming, sometimes a spider. (Eli Murphy × Monster Magic)

2020 note: of the Murthy tall daylilies that I planted 2 years ago in this garden, this is the tallest so far. It is also a later bloom than the others. It's aug 9th and it has not bloomed yet. Really nice group of blooms in late August. Measured at 56 inches tall. Still in bloom in mid September.

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Hemerocallis 'Ancient Elf' 23W30 Daylily J2- (Gossard, 2007) Tall yellow Daylily , Mature plant size: 54in., 4in. golden yellow self above yellow throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26 W27, In Garden Bed J2 for 4.8 YEARS (Lisa,). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Ancient Elf (Gossard, 2007)

height 56 in.(142 cm), bloom 4 in.(10 cm), season M, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid, Very Fragrant, 22 buds, 5 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Golden yellow self above yellow throat. (Tet. Itsy Bitsy Spider × Tet. Nutmeg Elf)

Ancient Elf (Gossard, 2007) height 56", bloom 4", season M, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid, Very Fragrant, 22 buds, 5 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Golden yellow self above yellow throat. (Tet. Itsy Bitsy Spider × Tet. Nutmeg Elf).

Planted in hard clay soil.

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Hemerocallis 'Women Seeking Men' 23W30 Daylily G4- (Hansen C 1999) Tall Rose Daylily , Mature plant size: 41in., Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G4 for 26 MONTHS (Bedmaker). Planted in 2021.

American Daylily Society: Women Seeking Men (Hanson-C., 1999)

height 41 in.(104 cm), bloom 6 in.(15 cm), season MLa, Semi-Evergreen, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 25 buds, 3 branches, Rose blend with soft strawberry watermark and green throat . (Love or Else × ((Love Goddess × Ming Porcelain) × Merry Witch))

Awards: HM 2003

Requires room to grow, forms a large clump.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Sev, #BC/B=25/3, #midseasonLate, #Tet, #Perennial, #Monocot, #HM2003, #WomenSeekingMen, #Daylily, #23W30

Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tall, #Annual, #Heirloom, #Garland, #TungHo, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Vanilla Gorilla' 23W30 Daylily G2- (Huben, 2008) Tall Cream Daylily , Mature plant size: 44in., YELLOW, 8in. Cream self above yellow green throat., USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed G2 for 26 MONTHS (Twix). Planted in 2021.

American Daylily Society: Vanilla Gorilla (Huben, 2008)

height 44 in.(112 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season M, Dormant, Diploid, 24 buds, 6 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Cream self above yellow green throat. (Jerry's Whirligig × Magic of Oz)

Awards: HM 2013

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Hemerocallis 'Along the Way' 23W30 Daylily J3- (Stevens, 1980) Tall Peach Daylily , Mature plant size: 27in., PEACH, 5.5in. Peach pink with deep red eyezone and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed J3 for 3.9 YEARS (Ogden,). Planted in 2019.

AHS: Along the Way (Stevens-D., 1980)

height 27 in.(69 cm), bloom 5.5 in.(14 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Tetraploid, Peach pink with deep red eyezone and green throat. ((Holiday Delight × Flaming Delight) × (Gay Cravat × sdlg))

Registered at 27inches tall, but is taller.

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Perennial, #Tetra, #Dor, #BC/B=na, #Midseason, #Monocot, #Single, #NAw, #AlongtheWay, #Daylily, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Woodhenge Natural' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2016) Tall Red Daylily , Mature plant size: 42in., 7.5in. red and dotted rose bitone with darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

Per Woodhenge Gardens: WOODHENGE NATURAL (Murphy, 2016) Fall 42” M 7.5” Dormant, Diploid, Extended UF-Crispate. Out of Negative Image by a vigorous patterned seedling. An unusual patterned combination of colors- Red and rose dotted bitone with a darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat. The dark red color and the edges fade during the hot days making the combination and pattern even more striking. Sunfast to the mid 90's here. 3 branches, 23 buds, fertile both ways. Almost all of the kids have this type of patterning. An improvement on its very good parent, Negative Image, because it is quite vigorous.

American Daylily Society: Woodhenge Natural (Murphy-J.P., 2016)

height 42 in.(107 cm), bloom 7.5 in.(19 cm), season M, Dormant, Diploid, 23 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Red and dotted rose bitone with darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat. (Negative Image × sdlg)

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Crispate, #UF, #Tall , #EM BC/B=23/3, #Perennial, #Dip, #Dor, #Monocot, #Ext, #NAw, #WoodhengeNatural, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Small World Dreams Come True' 23W30 Daylily G2- (Miller-M, 2012) Tall pink Daylily , Mature plant size: 42in., 8in. hot coral pink with a lighter pink watermark with white midribs and green throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed G2 for 4.8 YEARS (Lisa,). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Small World Dreams Come True (Miller-M., 2012)

height 42 in.(107 cm), bloom 8 in.(20 cm), season MLa, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid, Very Fragrant, 25 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Crispate-Cascade-Spatulate, Hot coral pink with a lighter pink watermark with white midribs and green throat. (sdlg sw-sp-t-100-04 × Skeezix)

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Crispate, #Cascade, #Spatulate, #UF#BC/B=25/4, #Perennial, #Monocot, #midseason, #Tetraploid, #Dor, #fragrant, #rebloom, #SmallWorldDreamsComeTrue, #Daylily, #Pink, #23W30

Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 23W30 Rose of Sharon G5- (Huylenbroeck 2016) Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8-10ft., Pink with a magenta eye, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G5 for 6.2 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Large orchid pink single blooms with bright magenta accents that splatter toward outer edgesl. Graceful branching habit. No seeding. Developed at the Flemish ILVO Breeding Station. Proven Winners® selection. Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 'ILVO347'.

2020 note: Not much to show afer 3 years in the ground. Maybe next year.

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Hemerocallis 'Vitamin C' 23W30 Daylily N3- (Owen, 2011) Tall Orange Daylily , Mature plant size: 44in., ORANGE, 6in. deep burnt orange with a red eye and edge, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed N3 for 26 MONTHS (Twix). Planted in 2021.

American Daylily Society: Vitamin C (Owen-P., 2011)

height 44 in.(112 cm), bloom 5.75 in.(15 cm), season EM, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid, 28 buds, 5 branches, Very deep burnt orange with a red eye and edge. ((Cherokee Pass × Border Blessed) × Foothills Fantasy)

Awards: HM 2015

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Crispate, #Perennial, #Monocot, #midseason, #Tet, #Dor, #VitaminC, #Daylily, #23W30

Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 23W30 Rose of Sharon G5- (Huylenbroeck 2016) Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8-10ft., Pink with a magenta eye, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed G5 for 6.2 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Large orchid pink single blooms with bright magenta accents that splatter toward outer edgesl. Graceful branching habit. No seeding. Developed at the Flemish ILVO Breeding Station. Proven Winners® selection. Hibiscus syriacus 'Orchid Satin' 'ILVO347'.

2020 note: Not much to show afer 3 years in the ground. Maybe next year.

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Hemerocallis 'Eli Monster' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2014) Tall lemon Daylily , Mature plant size: 60in., 6.5in. light lemon tepals with pinkish red band, can go to seventy two inches and 50 buds, sometimes measures as a four to one spider, but not completely consistent, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW30, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

Per Jim Murphy: Tall with tremendous branching. Yellow curled or twisted blooms (Crispate) with a light reddish band. Light fragrance, sunfast and rainfast. Improvement on ELI MURPHY in terms of color and bloom presentation. Normally has 5 way branching. Normally has 30 buds. Sometimes goes to 6' tall, with 50 buds. Long blooming, sometimes a spider. (Eli Murphy × Monster Magic)

2020 note: of the Murthy tall daylilies that I planted 2 years ago in this garden, this is the tallest so far. It is also a later bloom than the others. It's aug 9th and it has not bloomed yet. Really nice group of blooms in late August. Measured at 56 inches tall. Still in bloom in mid September.

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Crispate, #UF, #Tall , #Late BC/B=32/5, #Perennial, #Dip, #SEV , #Monocot, #Fragrant, #Ext, #EliMonster, #Daylily, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Jims Evil Grin' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2012) Tall cream Daylily , Mature plant size: 61in., CREAM, 8in. cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Jim's Evil Grin (Murphy-J.P., 2012)

height 61 in.(155 cm), bloom 8.5 in.(22 cm), season EM, Dormant, Diploid, 25 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Dark cream with vivid dark red eye, cream midrib, green throat, bud builder, in bloom three months. (Monacan Trail × Just Jessie)

Per Woodhenge Gardens Daylilies: (Murphy, 2012) 52" EMRe 8" Dormant Diploid UF Cascade Extended. A very tall, large cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. This very imposing plant is in bloom for 3 months with moderate bud building and instant rebloom. Sunfast at 101F at 7 p.m. Rain resistant. Three branches, 22 buds initially, more after bud building. I feel that this one is worthy of awards and would like to get it distributed, so I dropped the price to make it more affordable. 2017- Bloomed from June 22 until October 26. Parentage: MONACAN TRAIL x JUST JESSIE. Fertile.

About 1 foot tall after a year in the ground. Much taller in second year (2020): 3 feet tall with an attractive 8" bloom. Hopefully it will reach 5 feet next year. Scapes look sturdy and measure 0.25 inches in diameter. Total of 5 scapes so far this year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Woodhenge Natural' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2016) Tall Red Daylily , Mature plant size: 42in., 7.5in. red and dotted rose bitone with darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

Per Woodhenge Gardens: WOODHENGE NATURAL (Murphy, 2016) Fall 42” M 7.5” Dormant, Diploid, Extended UF-Crispate. Out of Negative Image by a vigorous patterned seedling. An unusual patterned combination of colors- Red and rose dotted bitone with a darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat. The dark red color and the edges fade during the hot days making the combination and pattern even more striking. Sunfast to the mid 90's here. 3 branches, 23 buds, fertile both ways. Almost all of the kids have this type of patterning. An improvement on its very good parent, Negative Image, because it is quite vigorous.

American Daylily Society: Woodhenge Natural (Murphy-J.P., 2016)

height 42 in.(107 cm), bloom 7.5 in.(19 cm), season M, Dormant, Diploid, 23 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Red and dotted rose bitone with darker red band, tan to cream edge, cream midribs, and yellow green throat. (Negative Image × sdlg)

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Crispate, #UF, #Tall , #EM BC/B=23/3, #Perennial, #Dip, #Dor, #Monocot, #Ext, #NAw, #WoodhengeNatural, #23W30

Hemerocallis 'Jims Evil Grin' 23W30 Daylily R1- (Murphy, 2012) Tall cream Daylily , Mature plant size: 61in., CREAM, 8in. cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed R1 for 4.8 YEARS (Murphy). Planted in 2018.

American Daylily Society: Jim's Evil Grin (Murphy-J.P., 2012)

height 61 in.(155 cm), bloom 8.5 in.(22 cm), season EM, Dormant, Diploid, 25 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Dark cream with vivid dark red eye, cream midrib, green throat, bud builder, in bloom three months. (Monacan Trail × Just Jessie)

Per Woodhenge Gardens Daylilies: (Murphy, 2012) 52" EMRe 8" Dormant Diploid UF Cascade Extended. A very tall, large cream Cascade with purple band, chartreuse throat, and cream midrib. This very imposing plant is in bloom for 3 months with moderate bud building and instant rebloom. Sunfast at 101F at 7 p.m. Rain resistant. Three branches, 22 buds initially, more after bud building. I feel that this one is worthy of awards and would like to get it distributed, so I dropped the price to make it more affordable. 2017- Bloomed from June 22 until October 26. Parentage: MONACAN TRAIL x JUST JESSIE. Fertile.

About 1 foot tall after a year in the ground. Much taller in second year (2020): 3 feet tall with an attractive 8" bloom. Hopefully it will reach 5 feet next year. Scapes look sturdy and measure 0.25 inches in diameter. Total of 5 scapes so far this year.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Cascade, #UF, #Tall , #EM #BC/B=21-25/3, #Re, #Perennial, #Dip, #Dor , #Monocot, #Ext, #midseason, #JimsEvilGrin, #Daylily, #23W30

Tomato 'Black Cherry' 23W30 Tomato S1- (Vicent Sapp, 2003) Cherry Tomato, Mature plant size: 65day, PURPLE, blackish purple, USDA Hardiness Zone Veg, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S1 for 128 DAYS (Pinetree). Planted in 2023.

Victory Seeds: 65 days, indeterminate — 'Black Cherry' plants are vigorous and very productive. Their bite-sized fruits are cherry shaped but have dark, purplish coloring similar to the famous 'Cherokee Purple' tomato. Pop one in your mouth and you will be rewarded with a wonderfully complex flavor palate that is fruity, balanced, very rich, sweet, and intense. 'Black Cherry' has become a very popular variety and is worthy of your garden space.

'Black Cherry' was originally developed from a "natural occurrence" and introduced in 2003 by the late Vincent Sapp, co-founder and original owner of Tomato Grower's Supply Company. Our original sample was sent to us by David Pendergrass of Middle Tennessee.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #RegularLeaf, #Fruit #OP, #indeterminate, #tomato, #Blackcherry, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Echinacea purpurea 23W30 Coneflower G1- (US Native) Common Coneflower, Mature plant size: 36in., Purple, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed G1 for 26.3 YEARS (Seed). Planted in 1997.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Echinacea purpurea, commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States (Ohio to Michigan to Iowa south to Louisiana and Georgia). It typically grows to 2-4' tall. Showy daisy-like purple coneflowers (to 5" diameter) bloom throughout summer atop stiff stems clad with coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate, dark green leaves. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds. Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinosin. meaning hedgehog in reference to the spiny center cone.

I have grown many (~35 different varieties) of the new hybrid coneflowers without success. Several have made it through a winter or two, but most did not even survive one winter. I am in zone 6 (SE Michigan), but my winters are more like zone 5. Meanwhile, my common coneflowers continue to return year after year. Whatever the hybridizers did to "breed in" all the different colors and sizes drastically affected the winter hardiness. No more hybrids for me.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Perennial, #Coneflower, #Purple, #SelfSeeds, #Birds, #Echinacea, #23W30

Tomato 'Black Cherry' 23W30 Tomato S1- (Vicent Sapp, 2003) Cherry Tomato, Mature plant size: 65day, PURPLE, blackish purple, USDA Hardiness Zone Veg, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S1 for 128 DAYS (Pinetree). Planted in 2023.

Victory Seeds: 65 days, indeterminate — 'Black Cherry' plants are vigorous and very productive. Their bite-sized fruits are cherry shaped but have dark, purplish coloring similar to the famous 'Cherokee Purple' tomato. Pop one in your mouth and you will be rewarded with a wonderfully complex flavor palate that is fruity, balanced, very rich, sweet, and intense. 'Black Cherry' has become a very popular variety and is worthy of your garden space.

'Black Cherry' was originally developed from a "natural occurrence" and introduced in 2003 by the late Vincent Sapp, co-founder and original owner of Tomato Grower's Supply Company. Our original sample was sent to us by David Pendergrass of Middle Tennessee.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #RegularLeaf, #Fruit #OP, #indeterminate, #tomato, #Blackcherry, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30

Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tall, #Annual, #Heirloom, #Garland, #TungHo, #Seed, #A2023, #23W30