2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

byz . Helen Von Stein Leaves are velvety soft, greenish - silver, and shaped like its namesake. Height: 8 - 10”, Spread: 12 - 18” 007582 C1 $6.99 minima zones 5 - 9 Very rarely encountered in gardens, this charming low species first forms a ground - hugging rosette of large and crinkly leaves. In early summer it bears upright stems that hold chubby spikes of magenta purple flowers. Height: 6 - 8”, Spread: 8 - 12” 026861 C1 $7.99 offic . Pink Cotton Candy zones 4 - 9 A low mound of green foliage that remains attractive all season long. In early summer the upright spikes of ‘ cotton candy ’ pink flowers appear attracting bees to the nectar. Height: 18 23”, Spread: 16 - 20” 026862 C1 $10.99 Summer Crush zones 4 - 9 Tiny pink and white bi - colored flowers appear in dense spikes atop mostly leafless stems. Forms attractive clumps of dark green, glossy ovate basal leaves. Height: 24 - 30”, Spread: 12 - 24” 033695 C1 $8.99

Stokesia Stokes Aster/Cornflower j p i d l ? Performs best in full sun and well - drained soil. It can adapt to dry or moist conditions, but cannot tolerate standing water. Deadhead spent flower stalks and cut back after flowering is finished. Blooms July - frost. Zones 5 - 9 Blue Danube Reminiscent of the blue Danube River, this selec tion produces large lavender - blue flowers measur ing 4 - 5 inches across. Deep green foliage is neatly mounding. Height: 12 - 18”, Spread: 12 - 15” 001311 C1 $10.99 Honeysong Purple Sports true royal purple flowers with a hint of red towards the center that darkens as it ages. The contrasting white stamens and purple - tinged stems add to its appeal. Height: 14”, Spread: 12 - 15” 004489 C1 $10.99 Mary Gregory Features fluffy, cornflower - like, soft lemon yellow flowers (3 - 4" across) on generally erect, leafy stems. Height: 12 - 18”, Spread: 12 - 18” 033035 C1 $8.99 Peachie ’ s Pick This variety produces the typical lavender - blue Stokesia flowers. However, it blooms much longer and a bit later than others. It has an upright habit and healthy - looking, deep green foliage that remains attractive all season. Height: 18”, Spread: 18 - 24” 010911 C1 $9.99

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‘ Honey Song Purple ’

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‘ Mary Gregory ’

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‘ Helen Von Stein ’

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‘ Peachie ’ s Pick ’

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‘ Summer Crush ’

Stylophorum Celandine Poppy p i 0 r Best grown in medium to wet, humusy soils. Plants will go dormant in early summer if soils dry out. Will naturalize easily by self - seeding in optimum grow ing conditions. Zones 4 - 9 diphyllum Features 4 - petaled, yellow flowers which bloom in spring in small clusters atop stems typically grow ing 12 - 18" tall. Blue - green, pinnately lobed foliage is silvery below. Height: 12 - 18”, Spread: 9 - 12” 027297 C1 $10.99

‘ Pink Cotton Candy ’

‘ Blue Danube ’

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