2024 Dayton Nursery Catalog

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Onions, shallots and garlic are members of the allium family, but there are many ornamental alliums that deserve a hearty welcome in your gardens. Zones 4-8. Bubble Bath Soft lavender flowers clusters (3”) are held on strong stems above a mound of glaucous blue green foliage. The wide, linear leaves have a slight twist. Height: 26-28”, Spread: 24-26” 033999 C1 $12.99 cernuum Pom-poms of star-like blossoms dangle from each hooked stem, blooming in shades of cream, pale pink, and light lavender. This tendency gives polli- nating bees a priority because they are not phased by gathering nectar and pollen while hanging up- side-down, but it does deter many other in- sects. H: 18” 021054 C1 $10.99 Lavender Bubbles Late summer, beautiful Dark dusty purple flower globes are produced above attractive glaucous blue-green foliage. Height: 12-14”, Spread: 20-22” 027148 C1 $12.99 Millennium 2018 Perennial Plant Asso. Plant of the Year® It forms a compact, upright clump of glossy green, strappy leaves which emit a light smell of onion when crushed. In summer, a profusion of 2”, rosy purple, tight rounded clusters of flowers appear on strong stems. Height: 15-20”; Spread: 10-15” 022616 C1 $12.99 Pincushion This small-scale Allium is perfect tucked along the front of the border. Narrow glaucous blue-green foliage forms a tidy habit until numerous clusters of lavender purple flowers spring up in midsummer, persisting for many weeks. H: 14-16”, S: 12-14” 035286 C1 $12.99 Pink One Brilliant pink. Large and rich flowering with uniform growth. Very nice in small groups. Height: 22”, Spread: ”27 034800 C1 $7.99 Pink Planet Very large 2-3", dense globes packed with powder pink flowers stand upright on strong stems above a mass of aromatic, twisting blades of glaucous gray- green foliage. Height: 18-24”, Spread: 15-18” 030040 C1 $14.99 Purple One – not pictured Brilliant violet-purple. An attractive multiple-use ornamental: in the border, as kitchen herb and as excellent pollinator plant. Very nice in small groups and in large drifts. H: 12”, S: 8” 034801 C1 $7.99 Serendipity Globe-like, rosy-purple flowers top attractive blue foliage. Height: 15-20”, Spread: 10-15” 028039 PW1 $12.99 Summer Peek-a-Boo Lavender pink, spherical blooms just at the top of its green, upright, strappy foliage. It has perfect presentation in containers and is a great choice for gardeners looking for pollinator-friendly, low water use plants. Height: 8-12”, Spread: 18-24” 030041 C1 $9.99 Windy City Round 2” violet-purple flowers appear in mid- summer. Dark purple stems add color when not in bloom. Seed heads persist for winter interest. Height: 15-18”, Spread: 15-18” 027181 C1 $12.99

‘Bubble Bath’

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‘Pink Planet’

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‘Lavender Bubbles’

‘Serendipity’

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‘Millenium’

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‘Summer Peek-a-Boo’

‘Windy City’

‘Pincushion’

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