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Salvia - Caradonna
The Salvia ‘Caradonna’, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. Salvia ‘Caradonna’ was awarded the Outstanding New Perennial in 2000 by the International Hardy Plant Union. It has a plant height of 30” and a spread of 12-18” and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia ‘Caradonna’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. ‘Caradonna’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva ‘Snow Hill’. ... additional info
Iris - Autumn Circus The Iris Autumn Circus, Iris 'Autumn Circus' is a ruffled petal iris that has white flowers with blue purple veining and a beautiful blue ruffled edge. With a velvety texture and beautiful evergreen foliage, it has a plant height of 34” and a width of 18-24”. Autumn Circus blooms in June and then, unlike most iris, blooms again in late summer and into fall. It is an easily grown Iris. Autumn Circus prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. Autumn Circus will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. |
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