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Anemone x hybrida 'Serenade' WW34 Anemone Y0- (Windflower) Japanese Anemone Windflower, Mature plant size: 24in., PINK, Pink single, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed Y0 for 14.2 YEARS (9.95). Planted in 2008.
Max Vogel' and 'Serenade' have similar pink flowers with 10 to 15 narrow, overlapping tepals surrounding a yellow, globe-like center of anthers. Bloom periods average ~60 days. Strong stalks, no flopping. After a few years, they reach 4 foot tall.
2020 notes: 4-5 feet tall. Spreads rather aggressively. I have this planted in a somewhat shady area, so maybe this accounts for its height. A late summer bloomer. Chicago Botanic Garden did an evaluation of Anemones in 2004. The top 3 in their trials were ‘Andrea Atkinson’, ‘Max Vogel’ and ‘Serenade’. I have all three.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2013, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22:
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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.
'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.
National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Red' WW34 Rose of Sharon u2- (Rose of Sharon) French Cabaret™ Red Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8x7ft., red, purple, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW34, In Garden Bed u2 for 23 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2020.
First Editions: For eight weeks in summer, French Cabaret™ Red has clusters of three to five richly saturated red double flowers that resemble carnations. Deep red flower buds open to 2” diameter pompom flowers. Upright and vigorous growth habit. Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Red' 'MINDOUR1'
2020 note: 2 gallon pot from Lowes at $12, 50% off.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2020, 21, 22:
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Anemone x hybrida 'Serenade' WW34 Anemone Y0- (Windflower) Japanese Anemone Windflower, Mature plant size: 24in., PINK, Pink single, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed Y0 for 14.2 YEARS (9.95). Planted in 2008.
Max Vogel' and 'Serenade' have similar pink flowers with 10 to 15 narrow, overlapping tepals surrounding a yellow, globe-like center of anthers. Bloom periods average ~60 days. Strong stalks, no flopping. After a few years, they reach 4 foot tall.
2020 notes: 4-5 feet tall. Spreads rather aggressively. I have this planted in a somewhat shady area, so maybe this accounts for its height. A late summer bloomer. Chicago Botanic Garden did an evaluation of Anemones in 2004. The top 3 in their trials were ‘Andrea Atkinson’, ‘Max Vogel’ and ‘Serenade’. I have all three.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2013, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22:
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Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Red' WW34 Rose of Sharon u2- (Rose of Sharon) French Cabaret™ Red Rose of Sharon or Althea, Mature plant size: 8x7ft., red, purple, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW34, In Garden Bed u2 for 23 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2020.
First Editions: For eight weeks in summer, French Cabaret™ Red has clusters of three to five richly saturated red double flowers that resemble carnations. Deep red flower buds open to 2” diameter pompom flowers. Upright and vigorous growth habit. Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Red' 'MINDOUR1'
2020 note: 2 gallon pot from Lowes at $12, 50% off.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2020, 21, 22:
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Dahlia 'Flamingo' WW34 dahlia V1- (Miller,H 1989) Peachy Pink dahlia, Mature plant size: 4ft., BB-ID-LB Class(3110), USDA Hardiness Zone 8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW31, In Garden Bed V1 for 94 DAYS (swan21). Planted in 2022.
Swan Island: Bluetiful These 5” peachy coral pink blooms will leave you feeling tropical. These unique colored blossoms are an excellent cut flower, blooming on a 4’ plant.
2021 note: Yes, a smaller plant, not sure it reached 4 feet.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Magnolia 'Jane' 8/2021 Magnolia- (National Arboretum, mid-1950s) Magnolia, Mature size: 12x10’, Purple, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 4c-5, In Garden Bed V3,09,3 for 8.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2013.
Cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It is one of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan') of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum (mid-1950s) by Francis DeVos and William Kosar. Planted this one in 2013. Somewhat larger than Ann. 2021 note: Bloomed for a second time in August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21:
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' 8/2021 Arb- (Reading Nursery, MA 1872) Woodward's Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 6x6’, scale-like rich green foliage in flattened sprays, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed G4,2c C3 for 11.8 YEARS (4.49). Planted in 2009.
American Conifer Society: Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' is a slow-growing, globose selection of Arborvitae that will become broadly rounded with age. It is distinctive though its upright branching that hold flattened sprays of medium green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 3 to 4.5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) tall and 3 to 4 feet (1 - 1.3 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in 1872 by Jacob Manning at Reading Nursery, Massachusetts, USA. He named the plant in honor of his son, J. Woodward Manning.
Big Box plant. Scale like leaves in flat sprays. Compact, rounded shrub. Planted in 2009. 3.5 ft dia. in 2014. Bottom trim 2016. After 9 years, it is almost 6x6 feet. 2021 note: bottom trim in 2021. It was crowing some of the nearby plants.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Magnolia 'Jane' 8/2021 Magnolia- (National Arboretum, mid-1950s) Magnolia, Mature size: 12x10’, Purple, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 4c-5, In Garden Bed V3,09,3 for 8.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2013.
Cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It is one of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan') of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum (mid-1950s) by Francis DeVos and William Kosar. Planted this one in 2013. Somewhat larger than Ann. 2021 note: Bloomed for a second time in August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21:
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass- () Fountain Grass, Mature size: 2x2ft, woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 53 DAYS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2021:
Magnolia 'Jane' 8/2021 Magnolia- (National Arboretum, mid-1950s) Magnolia, Mature size: 12x10’, Purple, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 4c-5, In Garden Bed V3,09,3 for 8.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2013.
Cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It is one of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan') of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum (mid-1950s) by Francis DeVos and William Kosar. Planted this one in 2013. Somewhat larger than Ann. 2021 note: Bloomed for a second time in August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21:
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 8/2021 Turtlehead- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature size: 2’, Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2,1c for 4.3 YEARS (santa). Planted in 2017.
American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Epithet honors John Lyon (1765-1814), American botanist, who was an early explorer of the southern Appalachians.
Rosy pink fall flowers (richer pink than the species), bronze green maturing to dark green foliage (deeper green than the species), and red stems. Planted in a damp area in 2017.
2020 note: Tiny Tortuga is an offspring of Hot Lips. I have them growing side by side. The only difference that is obvious to me is that Hot Lips leaves are a somewhat lighter shade of green. Both are close to 3 feet tall. Flowers are unusual.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21:
Dahlia 'Flamingo' WW34 dahlia V1- (Miller,H 1989) Peachy Pink dahlia, Mature plant size: 4ft., BB-ID-LB Class(3110), USDA Hardiness Zone 8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW31, In Garden Bed V1 for 94 DAYS (swan21). Planted in 2022.
Swan Island: Bluetiful These 5” peachy coral pink blooms will leave you feeling tropical. These unique colored blossoms are an excellent cut flower, blooming on a 4’ plant.
2021 note: Yes, a smaller plant, not sure it reached 4 feet.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:
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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #FLAM, #Perennial, #tuber, #tender, #Flamingo, #WW34
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Dahlia 'Cha Ching' WW34 dahlia V1- (SWI 2020) Pink dahlia, Mature plant size: 4ft., B-ID-PK, USDA Hardiness Zone 8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed V1 for 89 DAYS (Swan). Planted in 2022.
Swan Island: These fun and spunky bright pink blooms are variegated on each petal, with burgundy splashes. The 3 1/2" blooms ruffle, as it comes from the Mother Plant of Picasso, they both share great qualities. Strong grower and a great flower for arranging, the plant grows to 4'.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #CHA, #Perennial, #tuber, #tender, #Pink, #Dahlia, #SWI, #ChaChing, #WW34
Chenopodium album 9/2021 Lambs Quarters- () Lambs Quarters, Mature size: 1-6’, 2-4 ft. Annual, USDA Hardiness Zone HHA, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW34, In Garden Bed W1 for 5.2 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2016.
Rapidly growing summer annual weed.1-6 feet. The extremely variable growth behavior of lambsquarters enables the plant to adapt to most environmental conditions. Wind-pollinated. Foliage is palatable to domesticated livestock and deer.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 21:
Magnolia 'Jane' 8/2021 Magnolia- (National Arboretum, mid-1950s) Magnolia, Mature size: 12x10’, Purple, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 4c-5, In Garden Bed V3,09,3 for 8.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2013.
Cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It is one of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan') of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum (mid-1950s) by Francis DeVos and William Kosar. Planted this one in 2013. Somewhat larger than Ann. 2021 note: Bloomed for a second time in August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21:
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass- () Fountain Grass, Mature size: 2x2ft, woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 53 DAYS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2021:
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass- () Fountain Grass, Mature size: 2x2ft, woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 53 DAYS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2021:
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 8/2021 Fountain Grass- () Fountain Grass, Mature size: 2x2ft, woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 53 DAYS (Menards). Planted in 2021.
Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.
Blooms late July–October
Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.
Hardy to zone 6..
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2021:
Magnolia 'Jane' 8/2021 Magnolia- (National Arboretum, mid-1950s) Magnolia, Mature size: 12x10’, Purple, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 4c-5, In Garden Bed V3,09,3 for 8.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2013.
Cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It is one of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan') of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum (mid-1950s) by Francis DeVos and William Kosar. Planted this one in 2013. Somewhat larger than Ann. 2021 note: Bloomed for a second time in August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21:
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' 8/2021 Arb- (Reading Nursery, MA 1872) Woodward's Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 6x6’, scale-like rich green foliage in flattened sprays, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed G4,2c C3 for 11.8 YEARS (4.49). Planted in 2009.
American Conifer Society: Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' is a slow-growing, globose selection of Arborvitae that will become broadly rounded with age. It is distinctive though its upright branching that hold flattened sprays of medium green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 3 to 4.5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) tall and 3 to 4 feet (1 - 1.3 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in 1872 by Jacob Manning at Reading Nursery, Massachusetts, USA. He named the plant in honor of his son, J. Woodward Manning.
Big Box plant. Scale like leaves in flat sprays. Compact, rounded shrub. Planted in 2009. 3.5 ft dia. in 2014. Bottom trim 2016. After 9 years, it is almost 6x6 feet. 2021 note: bottom trim in 2021. It was crowing some of the nearby plants.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' 8/2021 Arb- (Reading Nursery, MA 1872) Woodward's Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 6x6’, scale-like rich green foliage in flattened sprays, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed G4,2c C3 for 11.8 YEARS (4.49). Planted in 2009.
American Conifer Society: Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' is a slow-growing, globose selection of Arborvitae that will become broadly rounded with age. It is distinctive though its upright branching that hold flattened sprays of medium green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 3 to 4.5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) tall and 3 to 4 feet (1 - 1.3 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in 1872 by Jacob Manning at Reading Nursery, Massachusetts, USA. He named the plant in honor of his son, J. Woodward Manning.
Big Box plant. Scale like leaves in flat sprays. Compact, rounded shrub. Planted in 2009. 3.5 ft dia. in 2014. Bottom trim 2016. After 9 years, it is almost 6x6 feet. 2021 note: bottom trim in 2021. It was crowing some of the nearby plants.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Hydrangea paniculata 'STRAWBERRY SHAKE' WW34 Panicle D3- (Wood, 2008 MI) Panicle Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 5x4ft., Panicles emerge white and mature to deep pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW27, In Garden Bed D3 for 35 MONTHS (Lowes,). Planted in 2019.
Monrovia: A gorgeous new panicle hydrangea, on a much more compact form. Sturdy stems support big, full flower heads that start out white and mature to a delectable pink. The long-lasting blooms are superb in fresh or dried arrangements. A summer show-stopper for containers, or use as a foundation shrub in smaller gardens. Deciduous. Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
2020 Note: Bloomed in mid JUly (white), blooms fading to brown mid August. Many of my other panicle hydrangeas opened later and are still white. Nice compact mounded ball of flowers.
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Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Magnolia 'Jane' 8/2021 Magnolia- (National Arboretum, mid-1950s) Magnolia, Mature size: 12x10’, Purple, white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 4c-5, In Garden Bed V3,09,3 for 8.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2013.
Cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It is one of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan') of hybrid magnolias developed at the National Arboretum (mid-1950s) by Francis DeVos and William Kosar. Planted this one in 2013. Somewhat larger than Ann. 2021 note: Bloomed for a second time in August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21:
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.
'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.
National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.
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Chenopodium album 9/2021 Lambs Quarters- () Lambs Quarters, Mature size: 1-6’, 2-4 ft. Annual, USDA Hardiness Zone HHA, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW34, In Garden Bed W1 for 5.2 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2016.
Rapidly growing summer annual weed.1-6 feet. The extremely variable growth behavior of lambsquarters enables the plant to adapt to most environmental conditions. Wind-pollinated. Foliage is palatable to domesticated livestock and deer.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 21:
Hemerocallis 'Steeple Jackie' 8/2021 Daylily- (Saxton, 1999) Tall Yellow Daylily , Mature size: 60”, 3.5in. yellow self with yellow throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed U1,5,1 for 3.8 YEARS (Gilbert). Planted in 2017.
Daylily Steeple Jackie - 60" L D F 3 ½" bloom. Trumpet shaped light canary yellow flowers are produced in clusters of 3-4 on 7-way branched scapes carrying a whopping total of 55-100 buds a piece. The scapes rise high above the clump of slender, green leaves.
Flowers are small and scapes are thin. However, have not had any "wind" problems. I guess I would call it tall and delicate. Was not up to the registered 60" in the second year (2019). 48" tall in 2020. Late August bloom, very late.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21:
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Solidago canadensis 8/2021 Goldenrod- () Goldenrod, Mature size: 48in, yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 7a, In Garden Bed W3 for 5.9 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2015.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. It is native to North America (throughout Canada and the U. S., except absent from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Hawaii). It is mostly found growing in moist conditions on abandoned farmlands, pastures, fields, thickets, prairies, waste areas and along roadsides.
Herbaceous perennial plant with a central stem that is 2-6' tall. Wide distribution results in several varieties with significant variability in the characteristics (local ecotypes).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 21:
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.
'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.
National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chenopodium album 9/2021 Lambs Quarters- () Lambs Quarters, Mature size: 1-6’, 2-4 ft. Annual, USDA Hardiness Zone HHA, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW34, In Garden Bed W1 for 5.2 YEARS (Native). Planted in 2016.
Rapidly growing summer annual weed.1-6 feet. The extremely variable growth behavior of lambsquarters enables the plant to adapt to most environmental conditions. Wind-pollinated. Foliage is palatable to domesticated livestock and deer.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 21:
Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle SPIRIT II' WW34 Smooth D3- (Ranney, 2016) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.9 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.
Hydrangea arborescent 'NCHA2' was developed by Thomas G. Ranney at North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, Mills River, N.C. It is marketed under the trade name of Invincibelle® Spirit II as a better pink 'Annabelle' type hydrangea. It was released ~6 years after the original Invincibelle® Spirit and supposedly has darker foliage, stronger stems, and larger flowers that are a darker pink that ages to green. (PP28316, 2016).
Moved from L1 (1 year) tod0 on 9/16/2019. New location is full sun.
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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.
'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.
National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.
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Hemerocallis 'Fire Fountain' 8/2021 Daylily- (Bremer, 2011) Tall red Daylily , Mature size: 60”, 8.5in. brilliant red above a large star shaped yellow throat , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed S1,1c for 24 MONTHS (Solaris). Planted in 2019.
American Daylily Society: Fire Fountain (Bremer, 2011) height 60 in.(152 cm), bloom 8.5 in.(22 cm), season MLa, Dormant, Tetraploid, 23 buds, 5 branches, Brilliant red above a large star shaped yellow throat. ((Ravenous × Springfield Clan) × B.J. McMillen)
Solaris Farms: Fire Fountain. Bremer. 2011. Dormant. 60"-8.5". 5 branches. 23 buds. ML. Extremely tall bright red with wide yellow throat, great branching and stout scapes. We seldom have much of this one due to constant sales. ((Ravenous x Springfield Clan) x B.J. McMillen).
2020 Notes: Planted 12 months ago. Last year I planted 49 new daylilies. Of the 49, Fire Fountain is one of the most vigorous. I purchased it from directly (mail order) from the breeder, Nate Bremer (Solaris Farms). It was a very large 2 fan root ball. After a year in the ground, it is 54 inches tall, scapes are thick at 1/3 inch diameter and flowers are 9 inches wide. One outstanding specimen. 2021 notes: Some of the scapes splay, has a long booming time. Last bloom in late August.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2020, 21: