Another John May selection, this is an exceptional poker with tawny borwn buds that open to cream colored flowers in mid to late summer. Flowers grow on dark bronze stems. Vigorous and easy to grow, this Torchlily is destined to be very popular.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Cold Hardiness: Zones 5–8 Spacing: 12" Growth Rate: Moderate Water and Soil Needs: Well-drained soil
Kniphofia 'Timothy' – Red Hot Poker, Torchlily
Bred by Carlisles, this torchlily has soft salmon-peach flowers lined with deeper salmon color from dark buds with bronze stems in mid to late summer. Easy to grow.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Cold Hardiness: Zones 5–8 Spacing: 12" Growth Rate: Moderate Water Soil Needs: Wel-drained soil
Lavandula angustifolia 'Silver Edge' – Lavender
Everyone loves lavender. Now we have Lavender with variegated foliage of silvery-green with white edges. It was discovered at Tristram's Walberton Nursery in England by Tim Crowther. The brightest foliage colors appear in a warm spring. The lavender spiked flowers that appear in mid summer add futher contrast to the foliage. Drought tolerant, it performs best in slightly alkaline sandy soil. P.P.A.F.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Cold Hardiness: Zone 6–8 Spacing: 12" Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Must have well-drained alkaline soil
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Leucanthemum maximum 'Highland Dream' – Shasta Daisy
Semi-double daisy flowers that are 4-5" across and bloom from July to September if the spent blooms are deadheaded. Reaches 36" tall with sturdy stems that do not require staking. An excellent cut flower with a long vase life, this Shasta daisy is destined to become as popular as Shasta Becky. A great improvement in Shasta daisies.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Cold Hardiness: Zones 5–9 Spacing: 24' Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Well-drained soil is essential for longevity
