2022 Dayton Nursery Catalog

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Pulmonaria Lungwort p i r l 0 All of these are very hardy, durable plants that require little maintenance and are long lived. Occasionally we see leaf damage from excess heat or sun. If this happens, trim back the dam aged leaves and new growth will follow. This plant needs a moist, cool soil that is in a partly shady area. Blooms in April. Zones 4-9 Diana Clare Shimmering apple green leaves dipped in silver keep their magnificent color all season long. No need to cut these plants back! Their long, pointed leaves contrast well with the violet-blue inflores cences which tend to appear a couple of weeks later than other varieties. The flowers are vibrant violet-blue when they emerge, then transition to purple and finally to pink. Height: 8-12”, Spread: 12 -18” 031978 C1 $14.99 Little Star Compact grower but more floriferous than most, early pink buds open and mature to the deepest cobalt blue, named for the small silver spots on the leaves. Height: 12”, Spread: 12-18” 017964 C1 $8.99 Majeste Solid silvery-gray leaves with a very narrow green margin characterize this variety of Pulmonaria. It's simply luminous! In late spring, light pink buds pop open to reveal darker bluish-pink flower bells. Height: 8-12”, Spread: 18-24” 013411 C1 $10.99 Pretty in Pink Large, bright rose pink flowers stay consistently pink and are produced in large flower clusters over a low and wide habit. Height: 14”, Spread: 24-28” 028180 C1 $12.99 Spot On zones 3-9 The flowers of 'Spot On' open a unique deep salm on pink that matures to a rich blue color. Silver speckling dusts the green leaves. This is one of the first Pulmonaria to have near-orange flower buds. Height: 14-16”, Spread: 18-20” 029639 PW1 $14.99 Twinkle Toes zones 3-9 Dainty light periwinkle blue flowers cover a low, mounded habit. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are lightly sprinkled with silver. Height: 12-14”, Spread: 16-18” 026782 C1 $12.99 Rodgersia Rodger’s Flower p i ? ` Rodgersia needs a permanently moist soil, a place near water would be the best choice. pinnata Superba zones 4-9 With its bold, divided leaves this forms an exotic looking clump that adds a unique foliage accent to any moist border. Large airy plumes of creamy to deep-pink flowers appear in early to mid-summer Height: 35-47”, Spread: 35-39” 007920 C1 $25.00

‘Diana Clare’

‘Little Star’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘Majeste’

‘Pretty in Pink’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘Spot On’

‘Twinkle Toes’

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