2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Pycnanthemum Blunt Mountainmint J j p ? 2 b Performs well in bright shade, but best flowering often occurs in full sun. This plant is a vigorous grower that may spread by rhizomes in optimum conditions, but it is not invasive as are many of the true mints (Mentha). This densely leaved mountain mint features dark green leaves which have a strong mint - like aroma when crushed. Plant foliage is topped in mid to late summer by a bloom of two - lipped tubular pink flow ers. Height/ Spread: 12 - 36” 027786 C1 $8.99 multicum zones 4 - 8

Rheum Ornamental Rhubarb j p Plants must have a rich, moist site to perform their best. Clumps may be divided in early spring, but this is seldom necessary. Zones 3 - 9 palmatum var. tanguticum Cousins to regular old garden rhubarb, the orna mental forms are wonderful for their bold, architec tural effect in the border. This form has large pointy - edged leaves tinged with bronzy - red in spring, later becoming green. Bizarre spikes of flowers tower overhead in summer, in shades of soft pink to red, and these are interesting as cut flowers. Height: 35 - 47”, Spread: 35 - 39” 033937 C1 $14.99

Rodgersia Rodger ’ s Flower p i ? ` Rodgersia needs a permanently moist soil, a place near water would be the best choice. Zones 4 - 9 pinnata Superba 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 Rudbeckia Black - Eyed Susan j p b l e q d ? 4 u To improve the health and blooming time of this plant, remove the spent flowers. Blooms July - September. Zones 3 - 8(9) American Gold Rush zones 4 - 9 Finally, a Black Eyed Susan that's resistant to the Septoria leaf spot! Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome - like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily from July to September. Height: 22 - 26”, Spread: 40 - 44” 026923 C1 $12.99

‘ American Gold Rush ’

‘ Autumn Colors ’

‘ Chocolate Orange ’

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‘ Blackjack Gold ’

‘ Glitters Like Gold ’

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