2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Lamium Spotted Dead Nettle p i e q k l 0 ? Prefers evenly moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Blooms April - July. Silvery - white leaves with scalloped, blue - green margins are a lovely backdrop for the delicate, orchid - pink flowers which are produced profusely in midspring and sporadically throughout the sum mer. Height: 4 - 6”, Spread: 12 - 24” 003325 C1 $7.99 Purple Dragon zones 4 - 9 Silvery white leaves with green edges form a lush groundcover that is topped by charming deep pur ple flowers in summer. Brightens shady areas, and tolerates dry shade conditions when estab lished. Height: 6 - 12”, Spread: 18 - 24” 004101 C1 $9.99 Lavandula English Lavender j b l h e q 2 d # ? u f Plant lavender alongside a path, where its fragrance will be released if brushed against. Prune plant after flowers bloom to keep it compact and to promote growth. Plants prefer a well drained sunny location. Blooms June - September. Zones 5 - 9 , unless otherwise stated Big Time Blue This Lavender is the earliest blooming angustifolia variety by far!! Flowers are 4" larger than the com mon Munstead or Hidcote. Plants form compact shrubby mounds of aromatic gray foliage. Height: 12 - 15”, Spread: 12 - 15” 022040 C1 $9.99 Blue Spear zones 6 - 8 Blue Spear shows off bigger, taller spikes than any other seed lavender, with more upright flower stems that stand closer to each other for huge impact from a distance. Height: 12”, Spread: 10” 027248 C1 $8.99 Hidcote A semi - woody plant bearing purple flowers in ter minal spikes in June and blooms through August. Leaves are narrow and gray - green. Can be kept dense with regular pruning. Height: 12 - 18”, Spread: 12 - 18” 005820 C1 $9.99 Imperial Gem A compact variety with numerous purple flowers in summer. Proportionate flower stems keep the plant from looking leggy or flopping under the weight of its blooms. The habit is well - rounded and tidy; made of silvery green leaves. Height: 18 - 24”, Spread: 18 - 24” 033770 C1 $12.99 Jean Davis zones 4 - 9 This features spikes of soft - pink flowers. Lavender also demands very good drainage and will perish in heavy, wet clay soils. Plants should be sheared lightly after blooming, or in early spring before new growth starts. Height: 12 - 14”, Spread: 12 - 18” 000876 C1 $7.99 Munstead Strain Rich lavender flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance all summer long. Orchid Frost zones 3 - 8

‘ Orchid Frost ’

‘ Purple Dragon ’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘ Imperial Gem ’

Though this cultivar was introduced to the trade in 1916, it remains one of the most popular today. Its compact habit and relatively short stature makes it a good choice for edging. This is often said to be the hardiest variety of all Lavender. It is very simi lar to 'Hidcote'. Height: 12 - 16”, Spread: 12” 029436 C1 $9.99 Phenomenal zones 4 - 7 Bright blue blooms held above the slivery - blue fragrant foliage during the summer months. Blooms earlier than other lavender varieties. Toler ant to heat and humidity. Height: 24 - 36”, Spread: 24” Platinum Blonde Long lasting, fragrant blue - purple flowers really stand out against the creamy yellow leaves with a green center, foliage is compact prune lightly after blooming. Height: 16 - 24”, Spread: 16 - 18” 028381 C1 $9.99 Provence This hybrid lavender has highly fragrant lavender 024966 C1 $8.99 023596 C1 $8.99

blue flower spikes spring through fall. One of the most popular for drying with its long spikes! ‘ Provence ’ is more moisture tolerant than other varieties, but take care not to over - water. Height: 30”, Spread: 24” 004909 C1 $9.99 Scent ™ Blue Improved Very uniform plant habit, short flower stems, early flowering, compact and very well branching, deep blue color and dense spikes. Height: 12 - 16”, Spread: 6 - 8” 031689 C1 $7.99 Sensational Lavender Sensational! is the next generation of Phenomenal with incredibly large and thick flowers and sturdy stems. Broad SILVER foliage is thick, tough, and cupped. Height: 24 - 30”, Spread: 30 - 36” 030184 C1 $12.99 Super Blue Rich blue blooms on short flower spikes. Less gap ping among spikes for more color impact. Excellent winter hardiness and landscape performance. Height: 10 - 12”, Spread: 10 - 12” 027172 C1 $9.99

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