LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT
use in rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, or in perennial beds. Herbaceous perennial. BLOOM TIME: Late summer into fall SPECIAL FEATURES: Easy care; water wise GROWTH RATE: Moderate FLOWER ATTRIBUTES: Showy plumes LANDSCAPE USE: Border FOLIAGE COLOR: Green HISTORY: Introduced in 2013 by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens of Hebron, Illinois.
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Honey Blush Rose Rosa‘ RUIRPP203A’ PPAF LIGHT: Full sun WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. DESCRIPTION: Bees rejoice; Honey Blush is the first rose introduced by Monrovia selected specifically because of its exceptional ability to attract pollinators. Large clusters of blush-pink buds open to white single blooms that will be absolutely buzzing. Attractive, elongated foliage grows from nearly thornless stems. This low-growing plant is perfect for mixed perennial beds or shrub borders. Deciduous. BLOOM TIME: Spring into fall SPECIAL FEATURES: Non-toxic to cats and dogs; attracts pollinators GROWTH RATE: Moderate FLOWER ATTRIBUTES: Showy flowers LANDSCAPE USE: Border FLOWER COLOR: White
ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS / NATIONAL GARDEN BUREAU
AAS winners are flowers and vegetables that have been“ tested nationally and proven locally.” Each AAS entry is tested for superior garden performance by horticulture professionals across North America.
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Sedum spectabile Spectacular AAS Perennial Winner National Winner Garden SPACING: 12-16 inches DURATION TYPE: Perennial HARDINESS ZONE: 3b-9a LIGHT: Full POLLINATOR FRIENDLY: Yes CONTAINERS: Yes This exceptional Sedum spectabile grown from seed delivers the rocksolid garden performance typically found only in vegetative varieties. The plants are remarkably sturdy, full, and do not flop, maintaining a tight, compact, mounded habit perfect for borders or containers. Noted for its excellent vigor and uniformity in both height and spread, this variety flowers slightly earlier than its comparisons. It produces generous, light pink flower clusters set against attractive, light green foliage, guaranteeing an excellent garden performer that provides reliable color and structure for your landscape. Bred by PanAmerican Seed
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Zinnia Profusion Double White Improved AAS Ornamental from Seed Winner Gold Medal Winner GARDEN SPACING: 15 inches DURATION TYPE: Annual LIGHT: Full sun; partial sun POLLINATOR FRIENDLY: Yes HANGING BASKET: Yes LOW EDGING: Yes GROUND COVER: Yes Need pure white color that holds up through the hottest summer? This
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