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Siberian squill
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday April 4, 2010

Common name: Siberian squill

Light: Part shade

Height: 6 in.

Spread: 3 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Origin: Russia, Eurasia


Following the Snow crocus, the Siberian squills (Scilla siberica) begin to bloom. This extremely hardy spring flowering bulb has deep blue nodding fragrant flowers on arching stems that rise from dark green grass-like leaves. Bees are their chief pollinator. Siberian squills are most effective when planted in drifts in the woodland garden or the mixed perennial border. These naturalizing bulbs are very attractive when mixed with Giant crocus, Snowdrops or Glory-of-the-Snow. They are also ideal for planting amongst later emerging perennials such as ferns and hostas as their leaves ill cover the squills naturally yellowing leaves. As with many bulbs in the lily family (Liliaceae), these bulbs are resistant to deer, rabbit, chipmunks and voles. Siberian squills are naturalized with daffodils in mass in the Ornamental Vine Arbor at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Star magnolia
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday April 11, 2010

Common name: Star magnolia

Light: Full sun

Height: 15-20 ft.

Spread: 10-15 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Origin: Japan


The Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) flowers before the more common Saucer magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana). This slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree is multi-branched with a spreading upright habit. Its 3-4 inch highly fragrant white or pinkish flowers have 12-18 petals and bloom before the leaves appear. They make a good choice as a specimen or accent plant and are a great choice for patios or small spaces. After flowering, reddish green fruits appear later revealing attractive reddish orange seeds. Older trees have attractive smooth gray bark. A Star magnolia specimen is located in the Sculpture Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Pasque flower
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday April 18, 2010

Common name: Pasque flower

Light: Full sun

Height: 8-12 in.

Spread: 6-8 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Origin: NW US


The Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). This early flowering deciduous perennial has a long season of interest. In early spring as the new foliage is just beginning to emerge the striking 2-4 inch starry bell-shaped flowers open. They range from white to deep lavender. The leaves, stems and buds are all covered with silky hairs and after flowering attractive feathery seed heads develop. Pasque flower leaves are gray-green and lacy. It is the state flower of South Dakota and have both medicinal and toxic properties. They prefer a well-drained soil and are suitable for the drought-tolerant and rock garden. Pasque flowers are located in the Medicinal Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

False lupine
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday April 25, 2010

Common name: False lupine

Light: Full sun

Height: 12-18 in.

Spread: 18 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Origin: C & E China


The False lupine (Thermopsis chinensis) is one of the earliest sunny perennials to flower in the spring. Their pea-like flowers resemble those of False indigo and true Lupines. Butterflies are attracted to their soft canary yellow flowers and are suitable for the perennial border, meadow and cutting gardens. False lupines are especially attractive when planted along with purple tulips, yellow daffodils and Grape hyacinths. This easy to grow perennial requires average garden soil with good drainage and should be watered regularly until established, like other perennials. Once established, they are drought tolerant. False lupines are located in the Cutting Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory
   
 
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