2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Eucomis Pineapple Lily j p ? b d This tropical - looking plant is hardy to zone 6, but may require some winter protection. When planting, make sure the crown or the bulb is planting very deep -- at 6" below the soil line. Grow in moist, rich, well - drained soils. Foliage may emerge late in spring. Zones 6 - 9 Safari Adventure This takes you for an adventure all season long, begin ning in early summer, when deep olive green, wide, strap - shaped leaves emerge. The foliage lightens in intensity when the flower scapes appear. In late sum mer, cream flowers age to deep rosy purple. Height: 2½ - 3 ’, Spread: 3½ - 4 ’ 028498 C1 $19.99 Eupatorium Joe Pye Weed j p b e ? Well - drained soil is a must for this plant. Moist to average soil is fine as long as there is good drainage. Caution: all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Zones 4 - 8, unless otherwise noted. Baby Joe A compact Joe Pye Weed with showy, mauve - purple, dome - shaped flower heads that bloom from late sum mer to early fall. Height: 3 - 4’, Spread: 2 - 3’ 009672 C1 $10.99 Euphoria ™ Ruby zones 5 - 9 A compact, early - flowering variety of the classic summer flowering perennial. It's small size makes it perfect for growers and homeowners alike while it's early - flowering is a delight to pollinators. Height: 24 - 32”, Spread: 24 - 28” 029862 C1 $10.99 Summer Snow Flat - topped clusters of vanilla scented, white flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and appear earlier than E. purpureum. This nativar makes a purposeful addition to moon gardens and meadow plantings. Stout, purple spotted, pubescent stems and mildew resistant foliage form a robust, sturdy clump in the landscape. Height: 5 - 6’, Spread: 5 - 7’ 032053 C1 $8.99 Euphorbia Cushion Spurge j e q 2 k After flowering in spring, cut back to about 4". This will keep the plant more compact and prevent it from splitting. Zones 5 - 9 Ascot Rainbow The unique variegated foliage of 'Ascot Rainbow' is phenomenal and looked fantastic in gardens from spring through fall. Narrow, grey - green leaves have a striking yellow edge. The foliage is topped by clusters of variegated cream, lime, and green flowers (bracts) in spring. In the cooler months, the foliage at the ends of the stems becomes flushed. with warm tones. Height: 20”, Spread: 20” 026091 C1 $12.99 polychroma Bonfire Fantastic combination of deep purple, red, and orange leaves, undergrowth is green. Foliage deepens to bur gundy - red in summer and red in the fall. In late spring, crackling sulfur yellow lightens up the whole plant for several weeks. Height: 18”, Spread: 36” 018756 C1 $12.99

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‘ Baby Joe ’

‘ Safari Adventure ’

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‘ Euphoria Ruby ’

‘ Summer Snow ’

‘ Ascot Rainbow ’

‘ Bonfire ’

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