Category Archives: Asteraceae

Rudbeckia lacinata ‘Herbstsonne’

Rudbeckia lacinata ‘Herbstsonne’ Black-eyed Susan Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Rudbeckia (rud-BEK-ee-a) Species: laciniata (la-sin-ee-AY-tuh) Cultivar: Herbstsonne Additional cultivar information: (aka Autumn Sun) Category: Perennials Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 … Continue reading

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Aster novi-belgi ‘Purple Dome’

Aster novi-belgi ‘Purple Dome’ Michaelmas Daisy Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum) Species: novi-belgii (NO-vee BEL-jee-eye) Cultivar: Purple Dome Category: Height: Spacing: Hardiness: Sun Exposure: Danger: Bloom Color: Bloom Time: Foliage: Other details: Soil pH requirements: Patent Information: Propagation Methods: … Continue reading

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Achillea millefolium

Achilea millefolium Common Yarrow Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Achillea (ak-ih-LEE-a) Species: millefolium (mill-ee-FOH-lee-um) Synonym:Achillea millefolium var. millefolium Category: Perennials Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone … Continue reading

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Ratibida columnifera ‘Red Midget’

Ratibida columnifera ‘Red Midget’ Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ratibida (ruh-TIB-ih-duh) Species: columnifera (kol-um-NEE-fer-uh) Cultivar: Red Midget Synonym:Ratibida columnaris Synonym:Ratibida columnifera var. pulcherrima Synonym:Ratibida columnaris var. pulcherrima Synonym:Rudbeckia columnaris Synonym:Rudbeckia columnifera Category: Perennials Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 15-18 in. … Continue reading

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Aster ‘September Ruby’

Aster ‘September Ruby’ Planted from seed 5/28/2011 Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum) (Info) Species: novae-angliae (NO-vee ANG-lee-a) (Info) Cultivar: September Ruby Synonym:Aster novae-angliae Synonym:Aster roseus Synonym:Lasallea novae-angliae Synonym:Virgulus novae-angliae Category: Perennials Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing: 9-12 … Continue reading

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Anthemis ‘St. Johannis’

Anthemis ‘St. Johannis’ Planted seed 5/28/2011 Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Anthemis (AN-them-is) Species: sancti-johannis (SANG-tee jo-HAW-nis) Category: Perennials Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: … Continue reading

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