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Flames of passion
Plant of the week
Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday May 2, 2010

Common name: Flames of passion geum

Light: Full sun

Height: 12-15 in.

Spread: 12 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Origin: Europe


The Flames of passion geum (Geum rivale ‘Flames of Passion’) is a plant worth considering for a sunny spot in the garden. This very hardy herbaceous perennial provides a massive flush of bloom in late April thru early May and will flower sporadically thru the summer. The semi-double bright reddish-orange flowers rise from a compact plant on black wiry stems. They work well towards the front of a border, rock gardens and in mixed containers. They are attractive when combined with spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. This geum is drought tolerant will tolerate
sandy and clay soils and is deer and rabbit resistant. There is no need for deadheading this plant. After flowering is complete a simple sheering of all stems will tidy up the plant. Flames of passion geum are located in the Cutting Garden in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Blue star
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday May 9, 2010

Common name: Blue star

Light: Full sun

Height: 1-1.5 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Origin: SE US


Blue stars (Amsonia tabernaemontana ‘Montana’) are a clump-forming compact perennial wildflower with clusters of small fragrant steel blue star-shaped flowers. They are suitable for borders and rock gardens. They are drought tolerant and deer resistant. They prefer any average well-drained soil. Their narrow gray-green leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. Ideal companion plants to grow along with Blue stars are columbines and penstemons. The variety ‘Montana’ has much deeper blue and compact flowers than the species. It also flowers 1-2 weeks earlier. Blue stars are located in the Fragrance Garden in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Bachelor’s Button
Plant of the week

Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday May 16, 2010

Common name: Bachelor’s Button

Light: Full sun

Height: 1-2 ft.

Spread: 1-1.5 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3

Origin: Europe


Nearly 450 species are included in the genus Centaurea. These range from annuals, perennials, herbs or subshrubs. Bachelor’s button (Centaurea montana) is a very hardy clump-forming perennial with attractive narrow gray-green evergreen leaves. Deep blue-fringed flowers appear in May and June. They are a favorite of hummingbirds. Bachelor’s button is drought tolerant and will naturalize nicely in borders, rock and cottage gardens. They are long lasting when cut and are popular to dry. These are easy to grow from seed and many varieties are available in shades of pink, purple, maroon and white. Annual cosmos is an ideal companion plant. Bachelor’s buttons provide nectar in The Pollinators Garden in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Longwood purple American wisteria
Plant of the week

Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday May 23, 2010

Common name: Longwood purple
American wisteria

Light: Full sun

Height: 8-10 ft.

Spread: 6-8 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Origin: Cultivated variety


Longwood purple American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens ‘Longwood Purple’) is a well-known Longwood Gardens selection noted for its bushy growth habit and deep purple flowers. This deciduous vine produces 5-inch long pendulous clusters of fragrant flowers in late spring and early summer that attract butterflies. Its lush foliage is bright green. This variety is also known for its ability to flower on younger plants. They prefer an acidic or neutral soil, as too much nitrogen will cause the plant to produce more
foliage and less or no flowers. As with other wisterias, support such as a fence or trellis will be needed. They should be pruned in early spring before the leaves begin to grow as flowering occurs on each season’s new growth. Longwood purple American wisterias are located at the Ornamental Vine Arbor in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Guardian blue delphinium
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday May 30, 2010

Common name: Guardian blue delphinium

Light: Full sun

Height: 24-30 ft.

Spread: 9-12 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3

Origin: Cultivated variety


Two hundred and fifty species are included in the genus delphinium, of which include annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials. Many in this genus, which belong in the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), are considered “old fashioned plants” and are still commonly used today. The Guardian blue delphinium (Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Blue’) is included in a series called the “Guardian Series” which also includes plants that produce lavender and white flowers. This plant produces compact mounds of deeply cut foliage with tall sturdy spikes with large delicate blue flowers mid to late spring. They are commonly used in the mixed perennial border and perfect for naturalizing in the cottage and meadow garden. They will attract bees and butterflies and are ideal for cutting. The species is native to C. and S. Europe to Siberia and have been in cultivation since 1578. Guardian blue delphiniums are located in the Cutting Garden in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory.

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