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Spring 2010 Plant Sale

"Beauties to Attract Birds, Bees & Butterflies"

NO MORE ORDERS ACCEPTED

 

Preorder By:	Friday, March 26
Pick Up Dates at Dunwoody Nature Center:	Friday, April 9: 2pm - 4pm
	Saturday, April 10: 10am - 12 noon
NEW! ORDER ONLINE! Fill your "garden cart" with plants by entering the quantity and "Add to Cart" - then pay online with your Visa, Discover or MasterCard. Or Download the Plant Sale Order Form, print page 4, complete, and mail to DNC with your check. Don't forget your Advance Ticket to the Secret Gardens of Dunwoody . . . add to your cart any time before completing your transaction.

DNC Master Gardeners have selected some exceptional plants for your consideration. These native and worthy non-native plants will bring beauty as well as bees, butterflies, and birds to your garden.  The native azaleas were chosen to ensure blooms from early spring to September. Pass-a-long plants, organic soil, and fertilizer will also be available for purchase at the pick up site. Support the DNC with a plant donation to be installed here in Dunwoody Park. Go to our Website for additional order forms, plant pictures, and more information:  www.dunwoodynature.org.

 

SHRUBS

Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek'

partial – full sun  

H: 2-3’  W:3-4’ 

3 gal/ $17

2005 GA Gold Medal   Easy care evergreen shrub with low compact habit. Exceptionally long bloom period (May-frost) with lots of pinkish-white flowers. Crimson stems with leaves that change from pinkish to dark green to purple green for exceptional all-season interest. Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

 

 

 

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush buckeye)  

Shade preferred - partial sun   

H: 8-12’  W:12-15’ 

1 gal/$10

1998 GA Gold Medal. Native deciduous shrub with spectacular tall, upright spikes of white flowers. A large, mounded shrub good for shady understory planting and particularly nice in groups of 3 or 5 as background plant behind perennials or small shrubs. Coarse, pest-free foliage. Attracts butterflies.

 

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (Summersweet) 

full sun-partial shade 

H & W: 3-4’

1 gal/$6

1996 GA Gold Medal  A superior, flowering native that has an upright growth habit and is more compact than species. Fragrant, creamy white, clove-scented flowers appear in dense, upright spikes that last four to six weeks in July and August. Flowers mature to spikes of dark brown capsules that provide winter interest. Attracts bees and butterflies.

 

Fothergilla 'Mount Airy'   

SOLD OUT          

full sun – partial shade 

H: 5-6’   W: 4-5’ 

3 gal/$17

1994 GA Gold Medal  Native deciduous shrub with consistently good fall color, prolific flowering, and vigorous growth. Multi-stemmed, rounded habit. Deep blue-green leaves turn yellows, oranges, and reds in autumn. Fall color is best in full sun. Small, individual white flowers in April and early May have a faint honey scent and resemble bottlebrush-like spikes. Good for birds and mammals.

 

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' 

full sun – partial shade 

H & W: 6-8’ 

3 gal/ $24

2010 GA Gold Medal  A real showstopper! This hydrangea can take full sun and blooms on new growth with creamy white flowers that can be 8” across. Flower clusters change from creamy white to chartreuse in summer, rosy pink in fall, and beige in winter. They can be harvested fresh or dried and used in floral arrangements. Attracts butterflies.

 

Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' (St. John’s wort) 

full sun - partial shade    

H & W: 2-4’                               

1 gal/$7

Deciduous native with blue-green foliage and bright yellow, powderpuff blossoms. Rounded habit, reddish fruits in fall, and cinnamon colored, exfoliating bark. Attracts butterflies and birds.

 

Hypericum densiflorum 'Creel's Gold'  (St. John’s wort) 

full sun – partial shade    

H & W: 3.5’                         

1 gal/$7

A tough, attractive shrub that grows in a rounded mound with fine-textured bluish-green foliage and lots of bright golden-yellow flowers. Red and orange fall color. Showy plant that is exceptional for mass plantings. Great for naturalistic settings. Attracts butterflies.

 

 

Native azaleas  (Deciduous) The offerings below will enable you to have non-stop blooms from spring to fall. They prefer rich organic soil that is loose, moist but well-drained, and somewhat acidic. They flower best with morning sun and partial shade in the afternoon or open woodland with bright light throughout the day. They require little care. Place them where they will need little if any pruning. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering as the next season’s buds are set soon after blooming. Attracts bees and butterflies.

 

Rhododendron canescens 

H: 10-15’ & W:  5’

1 gal/$10

Blooms in late March;   The Piedmont Azalea is one of the earliest bloomers with flowers that range in color from pure white to blush pink to strong rose. Very fragrant and can grow very tall.

 

Rhododendron  periclymenoides    

H: 4-6 ‘

1 gal/$10

Blooms in mid-April;  Also known as Pinxterbloom azalea or R.  Nudifolium. Fragrant flowers that vary from white, to pale pink to deep violet red in color. Plants are usually medium in height.

 

 

Rhododendron x 'Admiral Semmes'

H: 10-12’ W: 3-6  

3 gal/$20

Blooms in early May; 2007 GA Gold Medal A fast grower that can take heat and humidity. Large, fragrant yellow flowers.

 

Rhododendron colemanii  

H: 12-15’

1 gal/$10

Early May bloomer; Red Hill azalea named in 2008. One of the tallest and most fragrant. White, pink, or yellow blooms

 

Rhododendron prunifolium

H: 15’

1 gal/$10

Blooms late June – Sept; This native of southwestern Georgia blooms when most shrubs are finished with their blooms. Although the flowers aren't fragrant, the colors are stunning- ranging from pinkish-orange to bright red.

 

PERENNIALS

Anemone japonica

partial shade     

H: 1-5’      

1 gal/$14

A wonderful addition to the perennial garden that blooms in late summer to early fall. An erect plant with 2-4”, saucer-shaped flowers and glossy foliage. Colors range from white to pink to red. Likes alkaline soil and good drainage is essential. Hardy in winter when mulched with light leaves. Attracts butterflies.

 

Aquilegia canadensis  (Columbine)

light shade – partial sun 

H: 12-30" W: 10-15"               

1 gal/$11

This native perennial blooms from March to July and sets fruit in mid to late summer. A good choice for shade gardens, woodland gardens, rock gardens and naturalized areas. Delicate flowers of deep red and yellow sit on top of blue-green foliage for many weeks in spring. Self-sowing and attracts butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds.

 

 

Gaura lindheimeri  'Whirling Butterflies'     

full - part sun      

H: 18-24”  W: 12”

1 gal/$7

Clumping, hardy perennial with white flowers perched atop red stems that arch and dance in the breeze. Compact native with an extended bloom season. Low maintenance. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Geraniam x 'Rozanne'  (Cranesbill)  

full sun – part shade 

H: 18”

1 gal/$8

2008 GA Gold Medal  A hybrid hardy geranium that blooms non-stop from late spring into fall. An exceptional performer with abundant violet-blue flowers. Deeply-lobed foliage turns brownish-red in fall. Good for butterflies and hummingbirds.

 

Three contrasting Heucheras  (Coralbells)    Grown primarily for their beautiful foliage, they are easy care plants with a low, mounding habit and are  perfect for edging a perennial garden and In Atlanta, protect from hot afternoon sun.  Heat and humidity tolerant. These hybrids are harder to find than most. They attract hummingbirds.

Heuchera 'Caramel' 

H: 10”  W: 20"

1 gal/$10

A hybrid of the native Heuchera villosa. Large, rounded leaves emerge as orange-yellow and turn to apricot-peach color as they mature. A vigorous clumper.

Heuchera  'Pinot Gris' 

H:  14”  W: 10"

 1 gal/$10

A unique Heuchera with large leaves that appear a ginger color with silver overlay and mature to a smoky rose/ silver.

 

 

Heuchera 'Pistache'  

H:  12”  W: 18”

1 gal/$10

Large, lime-green to chartreuse leaves (depending on light intensity). Hybrid of ‘Caramel’ and ‘Gloire d’Orleans’ that pairs well with purple Heuchera.

 

Rohdea japonica  (Sacred or Nippon lily)

partial – full shade     

H: 6-12” 

1 gal/$8

An uncommon, award-winning evergreen perennial has hardy foliage and is greatly overlooked. The long, strap-like leaves grow to about 15 inches and the small clumps increase slowly. The flowers are insignificant, but the brilliant red-orange clusters of fruit are showy all fall and winter. An excellent choice for a limited spread groundcover, specimen clump, or container.  Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

 

Tradescantia x 'Sweet Kate' (Spiderwort)     

full sun – light shade     

H: 12’ W”15”

1 gal/$9

Sweet Kate is an easy-to-grow native perennial that produces a profusion of unusual deep-blue flowers from summer to fall. Its strap-like grassy foliage is golden-yellow and makes an eye-catching border and bright companion to purple plants. Bees love it!

 

 

 

GRASSES, GROUND COVERS & VINES

Muhlenbergia capillaris   (Muhly grass)     

full sun     

H & W: 3’

1 gal/$7

2003 GA Gold Medal  A native grass with pink, feathery plumes in fall. This under-utilized grass is rugged and hardy throughout GA. It grows slowly and compactly in dry soils and in moister soils, becomes lush and large. Shear it to a height of 4-5” in late winter or early spring. Divide it every few years in spring. Drought tolerant. Great for butterflies.

 

Sisyrinchium augustifolium  Narrowleaf blue-eyed grass     

full sun to partial shade     

H: 8-10”                   

1 gal/$7
Dense tufted clumps of grass bear small violet-blue flower that resembles an iris. Good for borders or groundcovers. Nectar for butterflies and bees.

 

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Perennial plumbago  

morning sun - afternoon shade best    

H & W: 1’     

1 gal/$10
A perennial ground cover with shiny, medium green leaves that turn bronze-red in autumn. The gentian blue flowers that resemble woodland phlox, appear above the foliage from late summer to frost. It is a great choice for beds of spring bulbs because it emerges late, as the bulb foliage declines. Attracts butterflies.

 

Hexastylis shuttleworthii 'Callaway'   (Wild ginger)     

part shade – shade     

H: 5”  W:3’                                  

1 gal/$12
A delightful native evergreen groundcover with rounded, heart-shaped, dark green and silver-veined leaves up to 3" in diameter. Colonizes slowly and prefers well-drained, acidic and slightly moist soils. Good companion to ferns. Attracts butterflies.

 

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'     

full-partial sun     

H: 15-20’

3 gal/$13

2006 GA Gold Medal   A well-behaved native Wisteria, NOT the aggressive and invasive Asian cousin. The bright green foliage resists pests and disease and produces fragrant, lavender-blue flowers that bloom the first year and rebloom into midsummer. Blooms on new wood, so may be thinned or shaped at almost any time. Attracts butterflies to your garden all summer long.

 

TREES

Chionanthus virginicus  (Fringe tree/Grancy greybeard)     

sun – partial shade     

H: 12-20’  W:10-15’          

1 gal/$7

A native, multi-stemmed small tree/ large shrub that blooms with long, spectacular panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers suspended from branches in May. The flowers emerge just as the dogwood flowers fade and last about two weeks. A slow grower, but worth the wait. Attracts bees and butterflies.

 

Magnolia grandiflora  'Little Gem'   

full sun to partial shade      

H:20-40’  W: 8-12’         

1 gal/$13

This cultivar of Southern Magnolia has a compact, upright growth habit more typical of a multi-stemmed shrub. It grows at a slow rate, but flowers at two or three years old. The small, white flowers bloom profusely in the early and late summer. Attracts birds.

 

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PLANT PICK-UP SCHEDULE

 

Order By:	Friday, March 26
Pick Up Dates:	Friday, April 9: 2pm - 4pm
	Saturday, April 10: 10am - 12 noon
Fill your "garden cart" with plants by entering the quantity and "Add to Cart" - then pay online with your Visa, Discover or MasterCard. Or Download the Plant Sale Order Form, print page 4, complete, and mail to DNC with your check. Thank you! Proceeds from the Spring Plant Sale support Dunwoody Nature Center.

 

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