Dahlia sp.
Family: Asteraceae
Common Name(s): Tree dahlia
Grown by: Kristin Yanker-Hansen, Danville
Large flower in the lower left.
This is a small tree dahlia raised from seed and so probably is a dwarf selection of Dahlia imperialis. This lavender-flowered plant is different from others because it blooms earlier in the fall before a danger of frost. And, it only reaches 4 to 6 feet tall. These characteristics make it a much more useful plant than regular tree dahlias which bloom so late that they are subject to windfall or freezing from early storms. As do all dahlias, these like rich soil and plenty of water.
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Nemesia ‘Sunsatia Peach’
Scrophulariaceae
Grown by Kristin Yanker Hansen, Danville
Flowers sticking out on the right in photo.
This lovely introduction from Proven Winners is an everblooming small perennial very useful for the front of the border or for a large rock garden. A hybrid from South African parents, this plant needs some summer water to continue to produce its bright peach, open-faced clusters of flowers. It needs good drainage and full sun. These new nemesias are some of the most useful plants recently introduced to horticulture
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Salvia lavandulifolia
Lamiaceae
Grown by Kristin Yanker Hansen, Danville
Flowers at top center of photo.
Commonly known as Spanish sage, this greyleaved subshrub is drought and frost tolerant. In summer to fall it sends up stems with small pale purplelavender flowers, which are much loved by hummingbirds. This is a useful small 11/2’ x 11/2 ‘ evergreen for difficult, rocky, sunny areas. Well-drained soil is a must.
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