2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Sassy Summer Taffy zones 3 - 8 Dark salmon pink flowers are produced on a dense, upright habit. As the flowers age, the color lightens to pink. Height: 26 - 32”, Spread: 22 - 26” 027149 C1 $12.99 Saucy Seduction Good looking, compact, bushy and heat - loving. A stunning Yarrow with mases of long - lasting clus ters of rose - pink flowers with tiny white centers. Pleasantly aromatic and disease resistant. 017169 C1 $9.99 Aconitum Monkshood j p d ? e q Aconitum prefers to be grown in partial shade but will tolerate full sun if plenty of moisture is availa ble. The soil should also be amended with gener ous amounts of compost and peat moss to give it a slight acidity. They are slow to increase and won't need to be divided often. Aconitums are highly resistant to diseases and pests, partially because they are very poisonous. USE CAUTION when handling this plant and wear gloves. Zones 4 - 8 carmichaelii Arendsii For this fine cut flower ’ s plentiful show of large, vividly violet - hued flowers embellishing tall spikes, and its vigorous stature, many gardeners consider Arendsii to be among the best of the late flowering Aconitums. Height: 2 - 4’, Spread: 12 - 18” 018673 C1 $6.99 fischeri Upright spikes of lavender - blue flowers from late summer to early fall when few other blue flowers are in bloom. Each individual flower is shaped like a little helmet or hood, thus the common name. Height: 18 - 24”, Spread: 12 - 18” 027151 C1 $7.99 Acorus Sweetflag j p e r Grow sweetflag in moist to wet soils in full sun or bright shade. It is a vigorous spreader in wet soils and works well for retaining soil at the edge of a stream or pond. Zones 3 - 6 americanus A wetland perennial with broad blade - like foliage resembling that of Iris versicolor. It can be identi fied easily by breaking the foliage, which is unique ly aromatic. Height: 2 - 3’, Spread: 2 - 3’ 030187 C1 $7.99

Agastache Mexican Giant Hyssop or Hummingbird Mint j e b 2 l d ? Deadheading isn ’ t necessary as you can trim back old flower stems. This plant is well - adapted to thrive in dry soils and is right at home in rock gar dens where it will attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and honey bees. Good drainage is required. Zones 5 - 10 unless otherwise stated. Blue Bayou Features a new indigo blue flower color. Quite compact, perfect for use in the front or middle of the border. Height: 16 - 18”, Spread: 14 - 18” 033757 C1 $12.99 Blue Boa This beauty produces luxurious, deep violet - blue flower spikes held over ultra - green foliage. Height: 30 - 36”, Spread: 24” 020781 C1 $7.99 Blue Fortune Award winning, a tremendously long bloomer that produces lavender blue, bottlebrush - like flowers on strong, upright stems from midsummer to early fall. Height: 24 - 36”, Spread: 18 - 24” 005716 C1 $8.99 Kudos Coral zones 4 - 9 Coral colored plumes are dense with a sweet hon ey - mint scent. Height: 20 - 24”, Spread: 16” 024410 C1 $6.99 Little Adder Tons of violet blooms will last most of the summer into fall atop fragrant licorice - scented foliage. Height: 15 - 18”, Spread: 18 - 24” 025242 C1 $7.99 Poquito ™ Orange Soft peach flowers cover the top two thirds of these plants from mid to late summer, with mauve calyx es extending interest well into fall. Height: 30 - 36”, Spread: 32 - 26” 033758 PW1 $6.99 Royal Raspberry Meant to Bee ™ Rosy purple flowers cover the top two thirds of these plants from mid to late summer, with burgundy calyxes extending interest well into fall. Height: 28 - 32”, Spread: 28 - 32” 033759 C1 $6.99 Tango This fragrant, edible selection is both beautiful and useful for making anise tea. Fiery orange flowers appear for many months atop the aromatic, grey green foliage. Compact in habit. Height: 12 - 18”, Spread: 12 - 16” 018675 C1 $6.99 A dense, bushy habit and long blooming, clear orange flowers. Beautiful and long lived. Height: 12 - 15”, Spread: 15” 028944 C1 $7.99 Queen Nectarine

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘ Sassy Summer Taffy ’

‘ Saucy Seduction ’

Photo from Walters Gardens

Photo from Netherland Bulb Company

‘ Arendsii ’

fischeri

Photo courtesy of North Creek

Actaea Bugbane p i

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Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

americanus

Bugbane is a low maintenance, shade - tolerant perennial with late season spikes of white flowers on tall, wiry stems. It creates a great vertical accent for a shade garden, perennial border, or along a pond edge. Silver Dance zones 3 - 7 Creamy - white, bottle - brush flower spikes on black ish stems rise up from mid - summer through late fall. The leaves emerge silver with green veins then mature to light green. H: 24 - 36”, S: “24 - 30” 033932 C1 $16.99

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‘ Silver Dance ’

‘ Blue Bayou ’

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