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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' WW39 Miscan F2- (Thomas Walsh, Nunica, MI) Dwarf Maiden Grass Miscan, Mature plant size: 4x4ft, horizontally-banded foliage and wine-purple flower plumes, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F2 for 14 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2021.
Missouri Botanical Garden: ‘Little Zebra’, sometimes commonly called dwarf zebra grass, is a compact cultivar that typically grows in a clump to 3-4’ tall and to 2-3’ wide. It is noted for its compact size, upright form, horizontally-banded foliage and wine-purple flower plumes. Leaf blades feature, at irregular intervals, distinctive horizontal yellow bands (to 1” in height) that retain good coloration throughout the growing season. Flowers appear in corymbose panicles of 10-13 racemes (each to 6” long) above the foliage in late summer. Tiny flowers emerge gray-purple with the plumes having an overall wine-purple coloration. As seeds begin to form, the flower/seed plumes fade to creamy tan, often providing some winter interest. Foliage fades to tan after frost. U.S. Plant Patent PP13,008 issued September 24, 2002.
Peony croaked in this spot.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Lentjes, NL 2015) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 15x18in., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 7.0 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2015.
A little-known American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Offspring of well-known variety 'Hot Lips'. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Slightly darker foliage than 'Hot Lips'
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. aka 'Armtipp02'
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Lentjes, NL 2015) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 15x18in., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 7.0 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2015.
A little-known American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Offspring of well-known variety 'Hot Lips'. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Slightly darker foliage than 'Hot Lips'
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. aka 'Armtipp02'
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Lentjes, NL 2015) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 15x18in., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 7.0 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2015.
A little-known American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Offspring of well-known variety 'Hot Lips'. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Slightly darker foliage than 'Hot Lips'
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. aka 'Armtipp02'
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 22:
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Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis' WW39 Mum F2- (Heirloom) Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 18x18in., Pink single daisy flowers w/yellow centers, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 8-9, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.3 YEARS (bluestone). Planted in 2019.
Heirloom aka Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis' or 'Country Girl'. Possibly bred by Amos Perry (circa 1930's), a grower/breeder from Enfield. Ryan's Pink is similar or the same as Clara Curtis. An old fashioned mum. Tolerates some shade. The leaves are very attractive.
My last one only survived 2 years. Planted this one in a different garden, morning sun. Looks good so far. Splayed, needs support.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 22:
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Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis' WW39 Mum F2- (Heirloom) Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 18x18in., Pink single daisy flowers w/yellow centers, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 8-9, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.3 YEARS (bluestone). Planted in 2019.
Heirloom aka Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis' or 'Country Girl'. Possibly bred by Amos Perry (circa 1930's), a grower/breeder from Enfield. Ryan's Pink is similar or the same as Clara Curtis. An old fashioned mum. Tolerates some shade. The leaves are very attractive.
My last one only survived 2 years. Planted this one in a different garden, morning sun. Looks good so far. Splayed, needs support.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 22:
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' 22W47 Miscan N3- (Variegated) Maiden Grass Miscan, Mature plant size: 5x4ft., variegated with green and white stripes, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed N3 for 16 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2021.
Missouri Botanical Garden: 'Variegatus' is a variegated eulalia grass cultivar which typically grows in an arching, rounded clump to 5-6' tall (flower plumes can increase height to as much as 7- 9' tall). Features leaf blades variegated with green and white stripes, with white being the predominant color from a distance. Foliage fades to tan after frost. Tiny reddish flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences which rise above the foliage clump in September, gradually turning into silvery plumes in fall as the seeds mature. Plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:
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"Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'"
Ginkgo biloba 'Jehoshaphat' 10/2021 Ginkgo- (Spring Grove Arboretum, Cincinnati, OH) Dwarf Ginkgo aka Ginkgo biloba 'Spring Grove', Size at 10 years: 2x3’, Green Foliage, Insignificant flower, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S3,1,0 for 7.3 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2014.
Dawes Arboretum: A selection of a witches'-broom found at the Spring Grove Arboretum in Cincinnati, OH. Growth is very slow and it is an extremely dwarf form, forming a short, broom-like specimen with a somewhat globose to bun shape with little lateral branching, consisting instead of shortened, spur-like appendages. The name refers to a character in Par Lagerkvist's book The Dwarf. A Dawes Arboretum Introduction.
From Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, Cincinnati, Ohio. Beautiful yellow fall color. Best with full sun exposure but adaptable to a variety of growing conditions including high pH, moisture and wind exposure. Grafted 5/10/2009 by Jon Genereaux, MSU Hidden Lake Gardens. Looks quite good in 2019.
2020 Note: In good shape in 2020. Had some dead branches that I trimmed out. At 6 years old, it is somewhat V shaped and measures 4 feet tall and wide.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2014, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21:
Wondercon, 2010, Poison Ivy, Cosplayer, African AmericanWondercon, 2010, Poison Ivy, Cosplayer, African American
Rosa 'Radsunny' [SUNNY KNOCKOUT] 10/2021 Rose- (Will Radler) Shrub Rose, Mature size: 3x3’, Yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed y2,6,-2 for 3.3 YEARS (Perfect). Planted in 2018.
This rose from Will Radler is one of the fragrant members of the family. It has a slightly more upright habit with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year.
Reblooming in September (2019). Seems like a nice shrub.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21:
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Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis' WW39 Mum F2- (Heirloom) Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 18x18in., Pink single daisy flowers w/yellow centers, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 8-9, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.3 YEARS (bluestone). Planted in 2019.
Heirloom aka Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis' or 'Country Girl'. Possibly bred by Amos Perry (circa 1930's), a grower/breeder from Enfield. Ryan's Pink is similar or the same as Clara Curtis. An old fashioned mum. Tolerates some shade. The leaves are very attractive.
My last one only survived 2 years. Planted this one in a different garden, morning sun. Looks good so far. Splayed, needs support.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Lentjes, NL 2015) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 15x18in., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 7.0 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2015.
A little-known American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Offspring of well-known variety 'Hot Lips'. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Slightly darker foliage than 'Hot Lips'
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. aka 'Armtipp02'
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 19, 20, 22:
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Hydrangea paniculata 'ZINFIN DOLL' WW39 Panicle J2- (Wood, 2016) Panicle Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 7ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed J2 for 5.3 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.
Hydrangea paniculata Zinfin Doll® 'SMNHPRZEP' (PP26956, 2016) was developed by Timothy Wood, MI. Selected from an open-pollination of seed parent Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'. Dense bi-colored blooms emerge white then transition to hot pink to red. Upward-facing blooms on strong stems. Soil acidity does not affect bloom color. A Proven Winners® selection. Good growth in 2 years time. Great fall colors.
2020 note: About 3 feet tall and wide after 3 years in the ground. Needs to be bottom trimmed to be more vase shaped (my preference). Soil in this garden is on the clay side. Seed parent is Little Lamb, which I had but did not survive. Like most of my panicle hydranges, it starts out white and turn pink or red or both. I will probably keep this at a 3-4 foot height.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' WW37 Anemone Y0- (Fredrika Bronsther,Hewlett, N.Y 1997) Japanese Anemone Windflower, Mature plant size: 36in., pink double, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed Y0 for 12.3 YEARS (Lone). Planted in 2010.
smgrowers.com: Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' PP13,844 (Pink Japanese Anemone) - Perennial plant with glossy green foliage to 20 inches tall. In late summer through fall, rising on stems to 36-38 inches tall are big, fluffy double pink flowers to 3 1/2 inches in diameter - nearly twice the size of most Japanese Anemones. This prolific bloomer may require staking like most tall Japanese Anemones. Plant in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 (0° F). Great in the back of informal flower beds with other tall plants. Discovered by the Inventor as a chance seedling from a random cross-pollination of two unnamed selections of Anemone x hybrida, not patented. This Anemone was selected by Fredrika Bronsther in 1997 of Hewlett, N.Y for its large pink flowers.
2020 notes: Somewhat top heavy. Rain will bring the blooms to the ground. Even without rain the blooms tend to splay. The supporting infrastructure is not able to uphold the facade. It spreads, but not as much as my other anemones. The flowers are quite attractive. Anemones are probaley meant to be single.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 21, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 2ft., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, light green leaves, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 5.3 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. Also, Hot Lips seems to have fewer flowers.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis' WW39 Mum F2- (Heirloom) Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 18x18in., Pink single daisy flowers w/yellow centers, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 8-9, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.3 YEARS (bluestone). Planted in 2019.
Heirloom aka Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis' or 'Country Girl'. Possibly bred by Amos Perry (circa 1930's), a grower/breeder from Enfield. Ryan's Pink is similar or the same as Clara Curtis. An old fashioned mum. Tolerates some shade. The leaves are very attractive.
My last one only survived 2 years. Planted this one in a different garden, morning sun. Looks good so far. Splayed, needs support.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 22:
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Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' 10/2021 Anemone- (Fredrika Bronsther,Hewlett, N.Y 1997) Japanese Anemone, Windflower, Mature size: 36", pink double, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed Y0,2,2 for 11.4 YEARS (Lone). Planted in 2010.
smgrowers.com: Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' PP13,844 (Pink Japanese Anemone) - Perennial plant with glossy green foliage to 20 inches tall. In late summer through fall, rising on stems to 36-38 inches tall are big, fluffy double pink flowers to 3 1/2 inches in diameter - nearly twice the size of most Japanese Anemones. This prolific bloomer may require staking like most tall Japanese Anemones. Plant in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 (0° F). Great in the back of informal flower beds with other tall plants. Discovered by the Inventor as a chance seedling from a random cross-pollination of two unnamed selections of Anemone x hybrida, not patented. This Anemone was selected by Fredrika Bronsther in 1997 of Hewlett, N.Y for its large pink flowers.
2020 notes: Somewhat top heavy. Rain will bring the blooms to the ground. Even without rain the blooms tend to splay. The supporting infrastructure is not able to uphold the facade. It spreads, but not as much as my other anemones. The flowers are quite attractive. Anemones are probaley meant to be single.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 21:
Crataegus phaenopyrum WW39 Washington Hawthorn F2- (SE US Native) Washington Hawthorn, Mature plant size: 25x15, white flowers, small red fruit in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month 6b, In Garden Bed F2 for 25.5 YEARS (Arborday). Planted in 1997.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Crataegus phaenopyrum, commonly called Washington hawthorn, is native to Missouri where it is primarily found in open ground, thickets and wood margins in the Ozark region of the state (Steyermark). It is noted for its attractive flowers and foliage, bright red fruits and fall color. It is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree that typically grows 25-30' tall with a rounded crown. Thorny stems are clad with shallowly lobed, serrate, glossy dark green leaves (to 2 1/2” long). Leaves turn attractive shades of orange and red in fall. Fragrant, 5-petaled, white flowers in clusters (corymbs) bloom in late spring. Flowers are followed in fall by bright red 1/4” diameter globose fruits (pomes) that persist throughout the winter. The fruit is sometimes called a haw. The word haw also means hedge, the hawthorn thus being a thorny hedge. Washington hawthorn is native from Virginia to Missouri, Arkansas and Alabama.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 20, 21, 22:
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Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' 10/2021 Anemone- (Fredrika Bronsther,Hewlett, N.Y 1997) Japanese Anemone, Windflower, Mature size: 36", pink double, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed Y0,2,2 for 11.4 YEARS (Lone). Planted in 2010.
smgrowers.com: Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' PP13,844 (Pink Japanese Anemone) - Perennial plant with glossy green foliage to 20 inches tall. In late summer through fall, rising on stems to 36-38 inches tall are big, fluffy double pink flowers to 3 1/2 inches in diameter - nearly twice the size of most Japanese Anemones. This prolific bloomer may require staking like most tall Japanese Anemones. Plant in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 (0° F). Great in the back of informal flower beds with other tall plants. Discovered by the Inventor as a chance seedling from a random cross-pollination of two unnamed selections of Anemone x hybrida, not patented. This Anemone was selected by Fredrika Bronsther in 1997 of Hewlett, N.Y for its large pink flowers.
2020 notes: Somewhat top heavy. Rain will bring the blooms to the ground. Even without rain the blooms tend to splay. The supporting infrastructure is not able to uphold the facade. It spreads, but not as much as my other anemones. The flowers are quite attractive. Anemones are probaley meant to be single.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 21:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' WW39 Miscan N3- (Variegated) Maiden Grass Miscan, Mature plant size: 5x4ft., variegated with green and white stripes, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed N3 for 14 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2021.
Missouri Botanical Garden: 'Variegatus' is a variegated eulalia grass cultivar which typically grows in an arching, rounded clump to 5-6' tall (flower plumes can increase height to as much as 7- 9' tall). Features leaf blades variegated with green and white stripes, with white being the predominant color from a distance. Foliage fades to tan after frost. Tiny reddish flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences which rise above the foliage clump in September, gradually turning into silvery plumes in fall as the seeds mature. Plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:
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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Warmseason, #clump, #Grass, #ChineseSilverGrass, #MaidenGrass, #EulaliaGrass, #Variegatus, #Miscanthus, #WW39
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' WW39 Miscan N3- (Variegated) Maiden Grass Miscan, Mature plant size: 5x4ft., variegated with green and white stripes, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed N3 for 14 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2021.
Missouri Botanical Garden: 'Variegatus' is a variegated eulalia grass cultivar which typically grows in an arching, rounded clump to 5-6' tall (flower plumes can increase height to as much as 7- 9' tall). Features leaf blades variegated with green and white stripes, with white being the predominant color from a distance. Foliage fades to tan after frost. Tiny reddish flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences which rise above the foliage clump in September, gradually turning into silvery plumes in fall as the seeds mature. Plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:
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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Warmseason, #clump, #Grass, #ChineseSilverGrass, #MaidenGrass, #EulaliaGrass, #Variegatus, #Miscanthus, #WW39
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 2ft., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, light green leaves, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 5.3 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. Also, Hot Lips seems to have fewer flowers.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #wet, #Perennial, #HotLips, #Turtlehead, #WW39
Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' 10/2021 Anemone- (Fredrika Bronsther,Hewlett, N.Y 1997) Japanese Anemone, Windflower, Mature size: 36", pink double, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed Y0,2,2 for 11.4 YEARS (Lone). Planted in 2010.
smgrowers.com: Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' PP13,844 (Pink Japanese Anemone) - Perennial plant with glossy green foliage to 20 inches tall. In late summer through fall, rising on stems to 36-38 inches tall are big, fluffy double pink flowers to 3 1/2 inches in diameter - nearly twice the size of most Japanese Anemones. This prolific bloomer may require staking like most tall Japanese Anemones. Plant in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 (0° F). Great in the back of informal flower beds with other tall plants. Discovered by the Inventor as a chance seedling from a random cross-pollination of two unnamed selections of Anemone x hybrida, not patented. This Anemone was selected by Fredrika Bronsther in 1997 of Hewlett, N.Y for its large pink flowers.
2020 notes: Somewhat top heavy. Rain will bring the blooms to the ground. Even without rain the blooms tend to splay. The supporting infrastructure is not able to uphold the facade. It spreads, but not as much as my other anemones. The flowers are quite attractive. Anemones are probaley meant to be single.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 21:
Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' 10/2021 Anemone- (Fredrika Bronsther,Hewlett, N.Y 1997) Japanese Anemone, Windflower, Mature size: 36", pink double, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed Y0,2,2 for 11.4 YEARS (Lone). Planted in 2010.
smgrowers.com: Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' PP13,844 (Pink Japanese Anemone) - Perennial plant with glossy green foliage to 20 inches tall. In late summer through fall, rising on stems to 36-38 inches tall are big, fluffy double pink flowers to 3 1/2 inches in diameter - nearly twice the size of most Japanese Anemones. This prolific bloomer may require staking like most tall Japanese Anemones. Plant in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 (0° F). Great in the back of informal flower beds with other tall plants. Discovered by the Inventor as a chance seedling from a random cross-pollination of two unnamed selections of Anemone x hybrida, not patented. This Anemone was selected by Fredrika Bronsther in 1997 of Hewlett, N.Y for its large pink flowers.
2020 notes: Somewhat top heavy. Rain will bring the blooms to the ground. Even without rain the blooms tend to splay. The supporting infrastructure is not able to uphold the facade. It spreads, but not as much as my other anemones. The flowers are quite attractive. Anemones are probaley meant to be single.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 21:
Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Clara Curtis' WW39 Mum F2- (Heirloom) Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 18x18in., Pink single daisy flowers w/yellow centers, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 8-9, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.3 YEARS (bluestone). Planted in 2019.
Heirloom aka Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis' or 'Country Girl'. Possibly bred by Amos Perry (circa 1930's), a grower/breeder from Enfield. Ryan's Pink is similar or the same as Clara Curtis. An old fashioned mum. Tolerates some shade. The leaves are very attractive.
My last one only survived 2 years. Planted this one in a different garden, morning sun. Looks good so far. Splayed, needs support.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 22:
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' WW39 little bluestem F4- (North Creek Nurseries, PA 2014) little bluestem grass, Mature plant size: 4x2ft., blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F4 for 124 DAYS (Lowes). Planted in 2022.
Michigan Bulb: The best thing about a plant with multi-season interest is that you don't have to plan so much on how to keep that space beautiful. This little bluestem brings that sort of easy, seamless season transitions to your landscape. In summer, the blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. It's a nice pop of dramatic color in the perennial border. In late summer, it's joined by pretty little tan seed heads. Once fall rolls around, the foliage turns to warmer red, orange and purple. Then the grass dries to a wheat-gold hue in winter, which keeps the garden bright in an otherwise sleepy season. The blades are also thicker than the average Little Bluestem's, and this substance helps them stay strictly upright—fabulous for vertical interest. It is a carefree native selection, naturally water wise so it's a good fix for soil that dries out quickly. Easy, stunning and continually transforming through a three-season show... this variety deserves a Standing Ovation! PP25202
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' WW39 little bluestem F4- (North Creek Nurseries, PA 2014) little bluestem grass, Mature plant size: 4x2ft., blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F4 for 124 DAYS (Lowes). Planted in 2022.
Michigan Bulb: The best thing about a plant with multi-season interest is that you don't have to plan so much on how to keep that space beautiful. This little bluestem brings that sort of easy, seamless season transitions to your landscape. In summer, the blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. It's a nice pop of dramatic color in the perennial border. In late summer, it's joined by pretty little tan seed heads. Once fall rolls around, the foliage turns to warmer red, orange and purple. Then the grass dries to a wheat-gold hue in winter, which keeps the garden bright in an otherwise sleepy season. The blades are also thicker than the average Little Bluestem's, and this substance helps them stay strictly upright—fabulous for vertical interest. It is a carefree native selection, naturally water wise so it's a good fix for soil that dries out quickly. Easy, stunning and continually transforming through a three-season show... this variety deserves a Standing Ovation! PP25202
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' WW39 little bluestem F4- (North Creek Nurseries, PA 2014) little bluestem grass, Mature plant size: 4x2ft., blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F4 for 124 DAYS (Lowes). Planted in 2022.
Michigan Bulb: The best thing about a plant with multi-season interest is that you don't have to plan so much on how to keep that space beautiful. This little bluestem brings that sort of easy, seamless season transitions to your landscape. In summer, the blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. It's a nice pop of dramatic color in the perennial border. In late summer, it's joined by pretty little tan seed heads. Once fall rolls around, the foliage turns to warmer red, orange and purple. Then the grass dries to a wheat-gold hue in winter, which keeps the garden bright in an otherwise sleepy season. The blades are also thicker than the average Little Bluestem's, and this substance helps them stay strictly upright—fabulous for vertical interest. It is a carefree native selection, naturally water wise so it's a good fix for soil that dries out quickly. Easy, stunning and continually transforming through a three-season show... this variety deserves a Standing Ovation! PP25202
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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Hydrangea paniculata 'ZINFIN DOLL' WW39 Panicle J2- (Wood, 2016) Panicle Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 7ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed J2 for 5.3 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.
Hydrangea paniculata Zinfin Doll® 'SMNHPRZEP' (PP26956, 2016) was developed by Timothy Wood, MI. Selected from an open-pollination of seed parent Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'. Dense bi-colored blooms emerge white then transition to hot pink to red. Upward-facing blooms on strong stems. Soil acidity does not affect bloom color. A Proven Winners® selection. Good growth in 2 years time. Great fall colors.
2020 note: About 3 feet tall and wide after 3 years in the ground. Needs to be bottom trimmed to be more vase shaped (my preference). Soil in this garden is on the clay side. Seed parent is Little Lamb, which I had but did not survive. Like most of my panicle hydranges, it starts out white and turn pink or red or both. I will probably keep this at a 3-4 foot height.
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' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Native) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 2ft., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, light green leaves, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 5.3 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. Also, Hot Lips seems to have fewer flowers.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' WW39 Turtlehead S2- (Lentjes, NL 2015) Turtlehead, Mature plant size: 15x18in., Pink turtle-head shaped flowers, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 7.0 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2015.
A little-known American native perennial that thrives in damp soils. Offspring of well-known variety 'Hot Lips'. Blooms in late summer to early fall and performs well in shade. Slightly darker foliage than 'Hot Lips'
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. aka 'Armtipp02'
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Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' WW39 little bluestem F4- (North Creek Nurseries, PA 2014) little bluestem grass, Mature plant size: 4x2ft., blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F4 for 124 DAYS (Lowes). Planted in 2022.
Michigan Bulb: The best thing about a plant with multi-season interest is that you don't have to plan so much on how to keep that space beautiful. This little bluestem brings that sort of easy, seamless season transitions to your landscape. In summer, the blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. It's a nice pop of dramatic color in the perennial border. In late summer, it's joined by pretty little tan seed heads. Once fall rolls around, the foliage turns to warmer red, orange and purple. Then the grass dries to a wheat-gold hue in winter, which keeps the garden bright in an otherwise sleepy season. The blades are also thicker than the average Little Bluestem's, and this substance helps them stay strictly upright—fabulous for vertical interest. It is a carefree native selection, naturally water wise so it's a good fix for soil that dries out quickly. Easy, stunning and continually transforming through a three-season show... this variety deserves a Standing Ovation! PP25202
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' WW39 little bluestem F4- (North Creek Nurseries, PA 2014) little bluestem grass, Mature plant size: 4x2ft., blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F4 for 124 DAYS (Lowes). Planted in 2022.
Michigan Bulb: The best thing about a plant with multi-season interest is that you don't have to plan so much on how to keep that space beautiful. This little bluestem brings that sort of easy, seamless season transitions to your landscape. In summer, the blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. It's a nice pop of dramatic color in the perennial border. In late summer, it's joined by pretty little tan seed heads. Once fall rolls around, the foliage turns to warmer red, orange and purple. Then the grass dries to a wheat-gold hue in winter, which keeps the garden bright in an otherwise sleepy season. The blades are also thicker than the average Little Bluestem's, and this substance helps them stay strictly upright—fabulous for vertical interest. It is a carefree native selection, naturally water wise so it's a good fix for soil that dries out quickly. Easy, stunning and continually transforming through a three-season show... this variety deserves a Standing Ovation! PP25202
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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Hydrangea paniculata 'ZINFIN DOLL' WW39 Panicle J2- (Wood, 2016) Panicle Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 7ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Month 7c, In Garden Bed J2 for 5.3 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.
Hydrangea paniculata Zinfin Doll® 'SMNHPRZEP' (PP26956, 2016) was developed by Timothy Wood, MI. Selected from an open-pollination of seed parent Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'. Dense bi-colored blooms emerge white then transition to hot pink to red. Upward-facing blooms on strong stems. Soil acidity does not affect bloom color. A Proven Winners® selection. Good growth in 2 years time. Great fall colors.
2020 note: About 3 feet tall and wide after 3 years in the ground. Needs to be bottom trimmed to be more vase shaped (my preference). Soil in this garden is on the clay side. Seed parent is Little Lamb, which I had but did not survive. Like most of my panicle hydranges, it starts out white and turn pink or red or both. I will probably keep this at a 3-4 foot height.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' WW39 little bluestem F4- (North Creek Nurseries, PA 2014) little bluestem grass, Mature plant size: 4x2ft., blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. , USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F4 for 124 DAYS (Lowes). Planted in 2022.
Michigan Bulb: The best thing about a plant with multi-season interest is that you don't have to plan so much on how to keep that space beautiful. This little bluestem brings that sort of easy, seamless season transitions to your landscape. In summer, the blades have blue tones with a deeper purple color around the base. It's a nice pop of dramatic color in the perennial border. In late summer, it's joined by pretty little tan seed heads. Once fall rolls around, the foliage turns to warmer red, orange and purple. Then the grass dries to a wheat-gold hue in winter, which keeps the garden bright in an otherwise sleepy season. The blades are also thicker than the average Little Bluestem's, and this substance helps them stay strictly upright—fabulous for vertical interest. It is a carefree native selection, naturally water wise so it's a good fix for soil that dries out quickly. Easy, stunning and continually transforming through a three-season show... this variety deserves a Standing Ovation! PP25202
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:
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Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Hydrangea paniculata 'PINKY WINKY' WW39 Panicle S2- (Huylenbroeck, 2003) Panicle Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 6-8ft., WHITE>PINK, The elongated panicles open pure white and age to purplish pink., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW28, In Garden Bed S2 for 3.3 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2019.
Bluestone Perennials: Massive 12-16" flowers are upright on 6-8' plants - never droopy. Blooms are produced all season, the newest being white; the older ones deep pink; yielding a remarkable display of pink, white, and near red on a dense foliage shrub.
Heritage Hydrangea: Hydrangea paniculata ‘PINKY WINKY’ is best grown as a multi-stemmed shrub. Prune in early spring to maintain a compact shape. Inflorescence: The elongated panicles open pure white and age to purplish pink. Bred at the Research Station Melle, Belgium, in 2003, by Dr. Johan van Huylenbroeck, Director of Applied Genetics and Breeding at The Flemish Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research. Zones: 3 to 9 Size: Large (to 2m). Hydrangea paniculata 'Dvppinky'
2022 note: removed adjacent shrub to guive it more room. In a somewhat shaded area.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 21, 22:
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Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Chrysanthemum 'Centerpiece' WW39 Mum J2- (UofMN, 1982) Upright Garden Mum, Mature plant size: 24in., Rose lavender quill spoon (9B-P), USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW37, In Garden Bed J2 for 6.3 YEARS (FGI). Planted in 2016.
Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). University of Minnesota, 1982. Rose-lavender with gold center, 4in. quill/spoon. Tall upright. Looks good in 2017, 2018. One of my stronger growing mums.
2020 notes: This mum is in its forth year and is still going strong. Most of my other mums did not make it through the first or second winter. Soil in this garden is mostly clay and sometimes wet. There were another 11 mums that were planted in this garden and all have croaked.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 18, %2, 19, 20, 21, 22:
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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' 10/2021 Joe Pye- () Joe Pye or white snakeroot, Mature size: 3x3’, white Flower, dark red foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed S4 for 11.9 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2009.
An introduction of the Mt. Cuba Center of Greenville, Delaware. This plant is synonymous with Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate'. The species (commonly called white snakeroot) is native to woodlands in the Eastern United States and is similar in habit to boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 18, 21:
Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' 10/2021 Anemone- (Fredrika Bronsther,Hewlett, N.Y 1997) Japanese Anemone, Windflower, Mature size: 36", pink double, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW39, In Garden Bed Y0,2,2 for 11.4 YEARS (Lone). Planted in 2010.
smgrowers.com: Anemone x hybrida 'Party Dress' PP13,844 (Pink Japanese Anemone) - Perennial plant with glossy green foliage to 20 inches tall. In late summer through fall, rising on stems to 36-38 inches tall are big, fluffy double pink flowers to 3 1/2 inches in diameter - nearly twice the size of most Japanese Anemones. This prolific bloomer may require staking like most tall Japanese Anemones. Plant in full sun to partial shade and water regularly. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 (0° F). Great in the back of informal flower beds with other tall plants. Discovered by the Inventor as a chance seedling from a random cross-pollination of two unnamed selections of Anemone x hybrida, not patented. This Anemone was selected by Fredrika Bronsther in 1997 of Hewlett, N.Y for its large pink flowers.
2020 notes: Somewhat top heavy. Rain will bring the blooms to the ground. Even without rain the blooms tend to splay. The supporting infrastructure is not able to uphold the facade. It spreads, but not as much as my other anemones. The flowers are quite attractive. Anemones are probaley meant to be single.
Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 21: