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Torch lily
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday June 6, 2010

Common name: Torch lily

Light: Full sun

Height: 3-4 ft.

Spread: 2-3 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Origin: South Africa


The Torch lily (Kniphofia uvaria) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial often called Tritoma or Red-hot poker. Its upright bluish-green grass-like leaves grow from tufts that arise from a creeping rhizome. In May and June, sturdy spikes are topped with red, orange and yellow tubular flowers, which are a favorite of hummingbirds. Torch lilies are effective when planted in groups throughout the perennial border and are companion plants to daylilies, yarrow and rudbeckia. These drought tolerant plants will adapt to many soil types but do require good drainage to prevent crown rot. Clumps may be divided in early spring or fall. Torch lilies are located in the Potage Gardens in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Blanche sandman honeysuckle
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday June 13, 2010

Common name: Blanche sandman honeysuckle

Light: Full sun

Height: 10-15 ft.

Spread: 3-6 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Origin: Cultivated variety


This easy to grow deciduous vine bears loose umbels of 2 inch coral colored flowers in May and June. The Blanche sandman honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens ‘Blanche Sandman’) is known for sporadically flowering throughout the summer and fall, after its spring flush. This is a favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Its 1-3 inch leaves are dark bluish-green. The fall berries will attract cedar waxwings, cardinals and finches. This honeysuckle is perfect for growing on a trellis, arbor or split rail fence.
They will grow in average garden soil, although they prefer a rich soil with added organic matter. If needed, pruning should be done soon after the first flush of flowering. The variety ‘Sulphurea’ has bright yellow flowers. Blanche sandman honeysuckle is located in the Pollinators Garden in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Chester thornless blackberry
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday June 20, 2010

Common name: Chester thornless blackberry

Light: Full sun

Height: 4-6 ft.

Spread: 3 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Origin: Cultivated variety


There are over 250 species of blackberries included in the genus rubus.These upright or horizontal scrambling prickly shrubs, often called “brambles”, are closely related to the rose and produce flavorful edible berries. The Chester thornless blackberry is ideal as it produces thornless stems and is disease resistant. They withstand heat and a wide variety of soils. The large berries are more sweet and less tart than other varieties and produce heavily July and continue until frost. Blackberries should be planted 3-4 feet apart and fertilized when new growth starts. Each year the old canes, which have previously produced fruit, should be removed. The Chester thornless blackberry is one of the thornless varieties growing in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Sunflower heliopsis
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday June 27, 2010

Common name: Sunflower heliopsis

Light: Full sun

Height: 3-4 ft.

Spread: 2-3 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Origin: Cultivated variety


Sunflower heliopsis (Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Nights’) is an attractive perennial with many attributes and worth considering for the garden. The deep golden daisy-like flowers have reddish-brown centers and beat-red stems. Its deep green foliage is tinged with bronze. Sunflower heliopsis is drought-tolerant and perfect for mass plantings in the butterfly garden. To prolong the flowering period, remove spent flowers for six weeks after blooming begins. Let the remaining flowers go to seed to provide food for songbirds during the winter. The stems provide cover for many beneficial insects during the winter. They prefer well-drained soil and best if divided every 2 to 3 years. Sunflower heliopsis is located in the Pollinators Garden in the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

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