Viburnum acerifoliunt
Trifolium
Trifolium 2
thalictrum_pubescens
Sambucus canadensis
Salicacea
Quercus rubra
Quercus alba
Potentilla simplex 2
Potentilla simplex 1
Platanus occidentalisFriday, May 7, 2010
plants for riverbank 3
Viburnum acerifoliunt Trifolium Trifolium 2 thalictrum_pubescens Sambucus canadensis Salicacea Quercus rubra Quercus alba Potentilla simplex 2 Potentilla simplex 1 Platanus occidentalisplants for riverbank 2
Monarda_fistulosa
Mentha arvensis
Mentha arvensis 2
Lycopus virginicus
Juglans nigra
Impatiens pallida
Glechoma hederaceae
Fragaria virginiana
Diospyros virginiana 2
Diospyros virginiana 1
Cornus florida
Cornus florida 2plants for riverbank 1
Cercis canadensis
Cercis canadensis 1
Cepalanthus occidentalis
Betula nigra
Asimina triloba
Asimina triloba 3 
Asimina triloba 2
Asclepias incarnata2
Asclepias incarnata
Amelanchier canadensis 
Acer rubrumGroundcovers:
• Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana): bloom time April - May; height 2”-6”.
• Cinquefoil (Potentilla simplex): bloom time from spring to mid-summer (lasts about a month); height less than 1' tall.
• Native clovers (Trifolium ssp.): bloom time from late spring through the fall; height 6" (occurs intermittently for several months).
• Ground ivy, gill-over-the-ground (Glechoma hederaceae): bloom time spring; height 1.8”-18”.
• Virginia bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus): bloom time July - September; height 4’.
• Wild mint (Mentha arvensis): bloom time July-September; height 2.6’.
Taller plants, wildflowers:
•Jewelweed (Impatiens pallida): Bloom time July - October; Height 3’-6’. High value for wild life, medium fast growth.
•Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosa): Bloom time July – September; Height 3-6’. Medium value for wildlife, fast growth.
•Tall meadowrue (Thalictrum pubescens): bloom time Jun -Aug; height 1.5’-9'.
•Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): bloom time Jun-Oct; height 2-4’. Valuable for bees, butterflies (especially Monarchs)
•Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis): blooming time July-August; height 3-4 ft. Valuable for humming birds, bees.
Shrubs (7-15 feet high):
• Buttonbush (Cepalanthus occidentalis): bloom time June - August; height 5’-12’. Low value for wildlife, fast growing, featuring fragrant white flowers that give way to round fruit.
• Pussy willow (Salix discolor): height 20’; blooming time winter. High wildlife value, fast growing.
• Maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifoliunt): bloom time at all summer; height 6’. High value for wildlife, medium-slow growing.
• Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis): bloom time June – July; height of 6 to 10 feet. Very high wildlife value, fast growing.
•Witch-hazel (Hamamallis virginiana): bloom time October - November; height 15’-20’. Low wildlife value, medium-fast growth.
•serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis): bloom time April – May; height 15-20’. High wildlife value, slow growth.
Understory Trees (15-40 feet high, branch out under tall trees):
• Pawpaw (Asimina triloba): bloom time April – May, height 15-30’. Very high wildlife value, growth.slow growth.
• Redbud (Cercis canadensis): bloom time March-May, height 25 – 50’. Low, wildlife value, fast growing.
• Dogwood (Cornus florida): bloom time early April in the southern part, late April or early May in northern and high altitude areas; height 33’. Medium wildlife value, fast to medium-fast growth.
• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana): bloom time May – June; height 30’-60’.
Canopy trees (40-75 feet or more, provide vital shade and shelter):
• River willow (Salicacea sp.): bloom time April - May; height 30’-50’.
•River birch (Betula nigra): bloom time Feb-Mar; height 36’-72’. Very high wildlife value, fast growth.
•Weeping willow (Salicacacea babylonica): bloom time April - May; height 30’-40’.
•Red maple (Acer rubrum): bloom time March-April; height 40’-60’. Very high wildlife value, fast to medium growth.
•Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis): bloom time April; height 90’. Low wildlife value, fast growth
•Black walnut (Juglans nigra): bloom time May – June; height 60’-70’. Low wildlife value, fast growth
•Oaks-white (Quercus alba): bloom time May; height 65’-85’. Very high wildlife value, slow
•Red (Quercus rubra): bloom time May; height 90’-140’. High wildlife value, slow growth.
• Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana): bloom time April - May; height 2”-6”.
• Cinquefoil (Potentilla simplex): bloom time from spring to mid-summer (lasts about a month); height less than 1' tall.
• Native clovers (Trifolium ssp.): bloom time from late spring through the fall; height 6" (occurs intermittently for several months).
• Ground ivy, gill-over-the-ground (Glechoma hederaceae): bloom time spring; height 1.8”-18”.
• Virginia bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus): bloom time July - September; height 4’.
• Wild mint (Mentha arvensis): bloom time July-September; height 2.6’.
Taller plants, wildflowers:
•Jewelweed (Impatiens pallida): Bloom time July - October; Height 3’-6’. High value for wild life, medium fast growth.
•Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosa): Bloom time July – September; Height 3-6’. Medium value for wildlife, fast growth.
•Tall meadowrue (Thalictrum pubescens): bloom time Jun -Aug; height 1.5’-9'.
•Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): bloom time Jun-Oct; height 2-4’. Valuable for bees, butterflies (especially Monarchs)
•Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis): blooming time July-August; height 3-4 ft. Valuable for humming birds, bees.
Shrubs (7-15 feet high):
• Buttonbush (Cepalanthus occidentalis): bloom time June - August; height 5’-12’. Low value for wildlife, fast growing, featuring fragrant white flowers that give way to round fruit.
• Pussy willow (Salix discolor): height 20’; blooming time winter. High wildlife value, fast growing.
• Maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifoliunt): bloom time at all summer; height 6’. High value for wildlife, medium-slow growing.
• Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis): bloom time June – July; height of 6 to 10 feet. Very high wildlife value, fast growing.
•Witch-hazel (Hamamallis virginiana): bloom time October - November; height 15’-20’. Low wildlife value, medium-fast growth.
•serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis): bloom time April – May; height 15-20’. High wildlife value, slow growth.
Understory Trees (15-40 feet high, branch out under tall trees):
• Pawpaw (Asimina triloba): bloom time April – May, height 15-30’. Very high wildlife value, growth.slow growth.
• Redbud (Cercis canadensis): bloom time March-May, height 25 – 50’. Low, wildlife value, fast growing.
• Dogwood (Cornus florida): bloom time early April in the southern part, late April or early May in northern and high altitude areas; height 33’. Medium wildlife value, fast to medium-fast growth.
• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana): bloom time May – June; height 30’-60’.
Canopy trees (40-75 feet or more, provide vital shade and shelter):
• River willow (Salicacea sp.): bloom time April - May; height 30’-50’.
•River birch (Betula nigra): bloom time Feb-Mar; height 36’-72’. Very high wildlife value, fast growth.
•Weeping willow (Salicacacea babylonica): bloom time April - May; height 30’-40’.
•Red maple (Acer rubrum): bloom time March-April; height 40’-60’. Very high wildlife value, fast to medium growth.
•Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis): bloom time April; height 90’. Low wildlife value, fast growth
•Black walnut (Juglans nigra): bloom time May – June; height 60’-70’. Low wildlife value, fast growth
•Oaks-white (Quercus alba): bloom time May; height 65’-85’. Very high wildlife value, slow
•Red (Quercus rubra): bloom time May; height 90’-140’. High wildlife value, slow growth.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Iris siberica 'Caesar's Brother'
The Siberian Iris Caesar's Brother, 'Iris Sibirica', 'are good water side plants. Caesar's Brother produce rich deep blue flowers that thrive around damp soil or ponds, where no other can. They do well in partial shade in moist garden soil.
Mature Height 36 - 42 inches
Soil Type Widely Adaptable
Moisture Moist, Well Drained
Mature Form Upright
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Partial Sun
Flower Color Blue
Bulb Type Rhizome
Bulb Spacing 3 - 4 inches
Planting Depth 4 inches
Foliage Color Green
Flowering Period June to July
Zones 3-9
Common Name: Siberian Iris
Botanical Name: Iris sibirica
Type: Perennial
Soil Preference: Well-drained; wet
Light Requirements: Full sun, partial sun, partial shade
Attributes: Siberian Iris adapt well in the garden, but need plenty of water. Their graceful foliage is attractive all year.
Pests: --
Diseases: --
Good Companion Plants: Astilbe, Heartleaf Bergenia, Foxglove, Hardy Geranium, Miscanthus, Lady's Mantle, Garden Peony, Perennial Salvia
Care: Divide every few years. Cut back flower stalks immediately after flowering to promote a second flowering.
Planting Instructions: Perennials
Clematis - Crystal Fountain
Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info)
Cultivar: Crystal Fountain
Common Name: “Clematis”
Group:
Early Large-flowered
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
Purple
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Bloom Shape:
Double
Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Narcissus 'Ice Follies'
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Common Name: large-cupped daffodil
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Bloom Time: March - April Bloom Data
Bloom Color: White petals with yellow corona
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
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Family: Amaryllidaceae
Pronounced: nar-SIS-us
Geographic Origin: Garden.
Plant Group: Bulbs.
Hardiness: Sunset zones: All. USDA zones: Daffodils will grow in all USDA zones with the exception of southern Florida or warmer.
Mature size: Height: 16-18inches (40-45 cm).
Flowering period: March-April.
Flowering attributes: Stem bears one flower. The white perianth with a large, funnel-shaped, frilled yellow cup, fades to a creamy white as the flower ages.
Leaf attributes: Long, strap-like, green leaves.
Growth habit: Clump-forming.
Notes:
As with many daffodils, N. 'Ice Follies' are first-rate for forcing and wonderful as a cut flower. In the vase daffodils last four to six days. Preservatives do not prolong the flowers, so it is not necessary. They secrete a mucous from their stems that is unfavorable to other cut flowers. Daffodils can be used alone in the vase or hardened for 12-24 hours in fresh water by themselves, with at least one water change. Rinse stems before placing with other cut flowers.
In fall, plant bulbs four to six inches deep and three to six inches apart. The flowers face a southerly direction towards the sun, so you want to plant them where they will be seen with their flower faces towards the viewer.
Daffodils are harmful if eaten and the bulbs can be a skin irritant.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Blue Star Flower (drought tolerant)
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Starflower
More compact than the species with darker blue flowers, May–June. Mound of dark green lance-shaped foliage turns yellow in autumn. Spacing: 12–15".
Height: 12-15 Inches Hardiness
Zone: 5
Bloom Color: Blue
Appropriate Setting: Border or Bed
Moist Conditions
Flowering Season
Spring
Special Feature
Flowering
Sun Exposure
Part Shade
Full Sun
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The most amorphous
The most amorphous, low-growing shapes, i.e., extreme filler plants, becoming even more shapeless after flowering:
Geranium * oxonianum 'Rose Clair'
Campanula poscharskyana
Saponaria * lempergii 'Max Frei'
Viola cornuta
Geranium * oxonianum 'Rose Clair'
Campanula poscharskyana
Saponaria * lempergii 'Max Frei'
Viola cornuta
Less amorphous
Less amorphous, somewhat taller filler plants that tend to become more amorphous after flowering:
Centranthus ruber
Knautia macedonica
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'
Centranthus ruber
Knautia macedonica
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'
Intermediate Plant 2
Intermediate plants, many of them becoming strongly structural after flowering:
Eryngium giganteum
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
Phlomis russeliana
Salvia nemorosa
Sedum telephium
Eryngium giganteum
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
Phlomis russeliana
Salvia nemorosa
Sedum telephium
Intermediate Plant
Intermediate plant, tall and structural in flower, but becoming markedly less structural after flowering:
Hemerocallis hybrids
Macleaya cordata
Molinia caerulea
Phlox paniculata
Persicaria amplexicaulis
Hemerocallis hybrids
Macleaya cordata
Molinia caerulea
Phlox paniculata
Persicaria amplexicaulis
Structural plants
The strongest shapes, i.e. taller, very structural plants that maintain their structure even through winter.
Cimicifuga simplex
Cimicifuga simplex
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Veronicastrum virginicum
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Filipendula rubra
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Eupatorium purpureum
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Miscanthus sinensis
Monarda Hybrids
Veronicastrum virginicum
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