1. Perennial Flower Identification II Horticulture I CP Mr. Traeger January 2014

2. Chrysanthemum spp. Chrysanthemum morifolium Height: 12” to 36” Bloom Season: Fall Bloom Color: white, yellow, orange, red & lavender Propagation: division during the spring Prefers: full sun & well drained soil. Hardiness zone: 5 to 9 Specie originated from China and Japan. Cut back 3 times during the summer to promote growth and prevent spring flowering.

3. Dianthus Dianthus spp. Height: 6” to 24” Bloom Color: pink, white, and rose. Blooms: Late spring to early summer. Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Propagation: seed, cuttings or division. Landscaping: herbaceous perennial Leaves Toxic: cause skin irritation. Low Toxicity if eaten.

4. Rose Mallow Hibiscus moscheutos Height: 4’ to 7’ Bloom color: red, pink & white Blooms: summer to fall Hardiness Zone: 4 – 9 Prefers: full sun to partial shade Flower size: 4” to 6” Perennial

5. English Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Height: 1’ to 2’ Width: 2’ to 3’ Bloom Color: Lavender Blooms: summer Prefers: Full sun, well drained soil. Hardiness Zone: 5 – 9 Propagation: seed, division, stem cuttings in summer Origin: Mediterranean Region Perennial Evergreen. Use: Cut flowers, crafts, vinegars and jellies. Perennial

6. Hosta Height: 18” to 24” Bloom: Lilac & White Bloom Height: 0.5’ to 3’ Bloom Season: Summer Prefers: Partial to full shade. Zone: 3 to 9 Propagation: divide in spring. Origin: Japan & China Perennial

7. Lupine Lupinus, spp. Height: 36” to 48” Bloom: Blue, red, pink & yellow. Bloom Season: late spring to early summer Zone: 4 to 6 Propagation: seed in fall Prefers: Open areas. Toxic: All parts if eaten. Toxic Results: respiratory depression, slow heart rate, sleepiness and convulsions. Perennial

8. Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Height: 36” to 60” Bloom: Intense purple. Bloom Season: Summer Zone: 3 to 9. Propagation: seed Prefers: Full sun. Soil: Moist soil conditions. Invasive: European Origin. Illegal to cultivate in North Carolina and other Eastern States. Perennial

9. Virginia Bluebells Mertensia virginica Height: 1’ to 2’ Bloom: Blue Pink Bloom Season: spring early summer Zone: 3 – 9 Propagation: seed and division in spring Prefers: Partial Shade Soil: Organic Perennial

10. Goldenrod Solidago spp. Height: 1.5’ to 6’ Bloom: Golden, yellow Bloom Season: Late summer to fall. Propagation: Division Prefers: Full Sun Wrongly accused of causing allergies. It is ragweed that causes allergic reactions.

11. Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum biflorum Height: 2’ – 3’ Bloom Color: Yellowish green to cream color. Bloom Season: Spring Zone: 3-9 Prefers: Shade to Partial Shade Berries are toxic. Native Wildflower.

12. Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis Height: 1’ to 3’ Bloom Color: Red & Yellow Bloom Season: Spring H. Zone: 3 to 8 Prefers: Partial Shade Landscaping: Perfect native shade flower.

13. Blackberry Lilly Belamcanda chinensis Height: 3’ to 4’ Bloom Color: Orange/Red Bloom Season: Summer H. Zone: 5 -10 Prefers: Full Sunlight Landscaping: Bright colors and purple berries. Toxic: Berries are toxic, symptoms vary.