2024 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Verbascum Mullein j b * 0 ? e Zones 5-8(9) Dark Eyes Spikes of creamy-yellow flowers dotted with large maroon starry centers. Like a frilled collar, large gray-green foliage forms attractive rosettes at the base of each spike. Drout tolerant once estab- lished. Height: 8-12”, Spread: 10” 010983 C1 $12.99 Plum Smokey Rosettes carrying a multitude of 16″ flowering stems above the foliage with numerous, large, smoky-purple flowers. Height: 8-16”, Spread: 12” 010067 C1 $14.99 Southern Charm A clump-forming, short-lived perennial which can remain in the garden for many years by self- seeding. Forms a large rosette of woolly, ovate, silvery-green leaves with multiple, erect, stems bearing long spikes of 1” flowers in soft pastel shades of lavender, cream and rose with purple center stamens. Height: 24-36”, Spread: 18-24” 029994 C1 $7.99 Verbena Rose Vervain j 0 ? b 2 Perfecta zones 5-8 Verbena canadensis ‘Perfecta’ is a compact, trail- ing mound of serrated foliage that produces clus- ters of tubular, violet pink blooms. Attracts hum- mingbirds and butterflies. Grow in any well-drained soil with regular water. Plant Spike Speedwell in rock gardens, along walkways and as a facer plant for taller perennials. Tolerates light foot traffic. Height: 6-12”, Spread: 12” 032035 C1 $7.99

‘Dark Eyes’

‘Plum Smokey’

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‘Southern Charm’

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‘Perfecta’

Vernonia Ironweed j 0 ? b 2

Iron Butterfly zones 4-9

This densely branched perennial has bright green, finely textured foliage and bright violet-purple flowers in late summer. Attracts butterflies and bees galore. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant. Height: 24- 36”, Spread: 18-24” 029191 C1 $11.99 noveboracensis & Slightly rough stems bear lance-shaped deep green leaves. Small flower heads occur in large flat- topped terminal clusters. Flowers are disc type and deep reddish-purple in color. Can be pruned back to 2’ in spring. Height: 5-7’ 035573 C1 $11.99

noveboracensis

‘Iron Butterfly’

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