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ANNUAL FLOWERS
by John A. Watt, Extension home environment horticulturist,
Juuann Chamberlain, Extension assistant In horticulture

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Annuals offer almost unlimited versatility. They're available in a wide

range of colors and sizes, and various species offer solutions for sun and
shade plantings.
Each year new cultivars are being introduced by seed companies. Most
of these are hybrids which have been selected for their superiority over
existing cultivars or species. When making selections, consult the latest
descriptions
in publications
and catalogs. Also. visit Floricultural
demonstrations such as the Purdue University Horticulture Park and the
University of Illinois Trial Garden.

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For other horticulture publications, contact your

county office of the Purdue Uni\rsity Cooperative
Extension Service.

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that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement bj the
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service implied.

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Cooperative Extension work In Agriculture and Home Economics, stale of Indiana, Purdue
University, and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating; H. A. Wadsworth, DlreC\9r, West
Lafayette, IN. Issued In furtherance of the acts of May 8 and June 30,1914. The Putdue
University Cooperative Extension Service Is an equal oppor tunity/equal access Instlittion.

Color

Height
(Inches/
centimeters)

Flowering
season

Sowing

Remarks

sun

blue.

6-18/1 5-46

June-Sept.

A-May

The dwarf types are well

semi-shade

lavender.

S-April

suited lor bedding: the

Botanical name
common name

Situation

Ageratum
houstonianum

sun

rosea

assor1ed

mass effects and cui lings

white
Alcea

()

taller ones are good lor

pink.

Flouflower

July-Sept.

12-72/31-1.8M.

A-May

The annual varieties are

similar to Ihe biennial

Hollyhock

ones. Taller varieties are

lor background or screen
planting only. Dwarf types
are now available.

tricotot

AmaranltJus

sun

loliage-

June-Sept.

6-36/15-91

red-green

Tampala

A-May

Desirable lor cotorful

S-April

loliage. Olten susceplible

to diseases which may kill

variegated

plants.
Ancnuse

capensis

sun

blue

24/61

July-Ocl.

Cape Bugloss

A-May

Flowers are borne in

B-April

drooping clusters. Well

suited lor culting_

Anurtrdnum majus
Common

sun

assorted

June-Oct.

6-36/15-91

Snapdragon

A-May

The semi-tall and dwarf

B-March

sorts are best suited, lor

C-March

they require no staking.

Well suited lor cutting and
bedding. Use rust
resistant strains only.
New varieties are continuous bloomers.

Arctolls

stoecneonoue
African

sun: lighl.

white. red.

sandy SOil

orange. yellow

ttorens-cunotum
Bedding Begonia.
Wax Begonia

A-May

Best in areas with cool

B-March

nighi lemperatures.

pink. apricot

Daisy

BegOnia. x semper-

July-Sept.

9-10/3-25

sun.
shade
(depends on

assorled

vanety)

and
lollage
assorted

8rachycome

Ibeflddofla

sun.

Swan-River

Daisy

semi-shade

6-15/15-38

.June-Sept.

B-January

Many new Ilower and

lollage lypes. Ideal lor
shady rocauoos.

12/31

Juty-Sep\.

A-May

A Iree-liowering.

B-April

growing annual wruch is

well suireo lor edging

newer

dwarf-

llower beds.
sun

Bressice

oterecee

red or white

April-Oct.

10-12/25

B-Aprit

Color is best in cool

weather. Control insects

vaneqarion

Flowering

Kale and

on blue-green

such as cabbage worm

Flowering

Cabbage

loliage

and cabbage looper.

Browailia

soeciose

semi-shade

blue,

July-Sept

8-12/20-31

A-May

white

A tree-Iiowennq

plant

which is well SUIted lor

bedding In shady areas

Calendula

olflcmalls

Calendula.

semi-shade

Pol

yellow.

to-15/25-38

July-Oct

orange

Marigold

A-April

An cto-rasmoneo

B-Apfll

In9 ptant whiCh has been

or March

greally Improved by plant

breeding

tlower-

II IS well suited

lor cutunq

Cetusteorws crunensis

sun.

China Aster

semi-shade

assorted

July-Oc:

12-36i31-91

A-Ap,,'

Asters are very susce ou-

SAp'"

ble to Aster Will and Aster

Yellows
resistant

Suy seed 01will

varieties.

Plant

asters in a OCw iocauoo ~

each ve ar and keep leal
nooper s and aphids
.linder control

'

sun

Capsicum

June-Oct

10/25

B-April

Grown fOf coIorlul fruit

In black-red, purple, red,

ennuum
'mamenul

.:.

white

yel1ow. Many cuttivars

Pepper

available.

~'lha"",h",

.050'

sun.

assorted

12-15/31 !38

June-Oct.

semi-shade

Periwinkle

S-April.

A free-flowering

March

dark laurel-~ke foliage.

plant with

Wen suited fOf bedOing.

Celosia cristata
C ..ted coxcomb

sun

yellow.

June-Oct

6-36/15-91

orange.

A-May

Exlremely easy to grow.

S-April

Heat and drought

resistant. Excetlent for

red

drying.
Celosia

cristata

(Plumou

sun

yellow,

June-Ocl

6-36/15-91

Ofange.

group)

A-May

Extremely easy to grow.

B-April

Heat and drought

red

Plume Celosia

resistant. Excellent for

drying.

Centaurea

cyanus

sun

assorted

June-Oct.

20-30/51-76

Cornflower

A-April, May,

II continuous

June

desired. make sowings at

S-April

flowering is

monthly intervals. They

are self-feeding

after

once wel! established.

Suitable tor cutting.
Centaurea
Du.ty

gymnocarpa

sun

Centaurea

moschata

sun

24-30161- 76

Apr.-Oct.

white.

A-May

Grown for foliage.

B-March
July-Sept.

12-20/31-51

yellow.

SWei!I-.ultan

t.;

gray foliage
purple foliage

MUler

A-May

Sweet-scented

S-April

artisuc shape. The

flowers of

flowers are borne on long

purple

stems and are very suit-

able for cutting.

Chrysanthemum

sun

yellow

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June-Aug.

A-May

Aromatic.

S-March

parthenium
Feverfew
Chrysanthemum

sun

gray foliage

May-Oct.

6-8/15-20

parthenium
Sliver Lace DUlty

A-May

Grown for foliage. excel-

S-March

lent tor edging in borders

and planters.

Miller
Cteotne

tisssterene

sun

Splderflower

pink.

. 36-48/91-1.2M.

June-Oct.

purple.

A-May

Attractive

S-April

tall borders and back-

white

in large beds.

grounds. Stands heat.

plants wiH selt-sow.

Coleus

x hybridus

Coleus,

shade

Flame Nellie

green 10

June-Sept.

12-30/31-76

S-March

red foliage

Excellenl

plant for shady.

moist areas. Many new

cuttivars available.

Consolida
Rocket

ambigua

sun

Larkspur

pink.

June-Sept.

30176

blue.

A-April

Perfectly

S-May

they once become estab-

white

hardy. and after

lished, will seed themselves.

CoreopsiS

unctone

Call1op.11
Cosmos
;'

ommon

bipinnalus
GOlmos

sun.

assorted (reds

semi-shade

and yellows)

sun

assorted (reds

July-Oct.

10-24/25-61

A-May
. S-April

18-60/46-1

.SM.

and yellows)

July-Oct.

An old standby which is

well suited lor cutting

A-May

Early flowering

B-April

which begin flowering

varieties

July and continue

in

until

late autumn. are best

suited. They are well

suited lor background

..

planting.
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Cynoglassum

smebue

sun

blue

July-Sept.

20/51

A plant 01 easy culture.

A-May

which produces

Chln ~ forget-Me-

k)ng

sterns and lIowers surtnot

able lor

curnoo

,.'

t )

Remove

nowers lor conunuoos

bloom.
Dahlia

ptnnet

sun

assoned

June-Sept.

6-36/15-91

B-March

Seedling dahlias onen are

uneven and llower poorly.

OahlLa
Dianlhus

ctunensts

GUdfll Pink,

Rainbow

sun.

red.

semi-shade

lavender.

10-12/25-31

.uty-Oct.

A-May

Flowers 01 brillianl colors

B-May

with sweet fragrance.

They are well suueo fex

pink

Pink

bedding. edging and

cutting.
Digitalis

purpurea

Common

Foxglove

sun.

lavender.

semi-shade

pink

24-48/61-1.2M.

June-July

A-April

Treat as biennial. Gloxinia

B-March

like flowers. splendid for

shite
Dimarpholheca

sun

margrnala

July-Oct.

12/31

yellow.

sinuala
Winter Cape-Marigold
Euphorbia

orange.

beds and borders.

A-May

Very attractive and uselul

B-March

lor mass plantings and as

a cut lIower.

A-May

The flowers are incon-

B-April

spicuous.

purple
sun

variegated

20-30/51-76

loliage

Snow-on-the-

but the foliage

is ornamental.

taln, Ghollwee-d

Will self-

sow readily.
sun

E scnscnotrie
C.Ulomla

assorted

July-Sept.

8-12/20-31

yellow.

cali/arnica
Poppy

Gaillardia outcriette
G.aV Flower

sun

A-May

Dainty flowers and gray-

B-April

green loliage make Ihis

orange.

plant a "must" in your gar-

red.

den. Grows under ex-

white

ceedingly

yellow.

.July-Oct.

12-24/31-61

A-May
B-April

red

One 01 Ihe very best

lIowering

.J. J

jry condrtians .

annuals. They

are well suited lor bedding

and cutting. Many 01 Ihe
new hybrids are 01 merit.
Gazania rigens
Gaunla.

sun

Tre asure

June-Sept.

8-12/20-31

yellow. red.

A-May

Large exotic daisy-like

B-April

blooms lor dwar1 masses.

S-March

Good lor beds and

orange

Flower
Godetia grandiflora

semi-shade

haageana

sun

Globe-Amaranth

GypsophiJa elegans

red.

JulySept.

12/31

borders in cool. most soil.

while

Salin Flower, Clarkia

Gomphrena

white

orange.

18-30/46-76

July-Oct.

sun

A-May
S-April

red.

A showy plant with cloverlike flower heads. The

purple.

flowers may be dried and

white

used in winter bouquets.

white

12-18/31-46

July-Sept.

BabY'1 Breath

A-May

The Gvpsopnuas

B-Apnl

qUick-blooming.
season

plants

are
short

Several

direct sewings can be

made

Excenent hller In

arrangements
Heuentnus

Common

annuus

sun

yellow

36-72/91-1.8M.

Sunflower

July-Aug

A-May

Snouto tie used only as

backgroond

or screen

otannnos vanetv oebuis

has red ItO~:~s Arso tr:J
~d~w_a~r~l~v~a~lI~el~.

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sun

Helichrysum

.:

tuecteetum

~)S"'''''0W''

A-May

Helichrysurns

pink.

B-April.

mental garden plants and

white,

March

the flowers are highly

yellow,

20-30/5t-76

Aug,-OCt.

are orna-

prized lor winter boo-

red

quets. Flowers for drying

should be gathered when
partially unfolded and
suspended, heads downward in

a cool place until

dry.
Heliopsis

rietientnoiaes

sun

assorted

36-60/91-1.5M

July-Sept

yellows

A-May

Perennial plants may be

B-April

used for tall annual

borders,

A-May

Adds fragrance aod:

B-April

beauty to any garden,

and oranges
He/iolropium

sun

Common

purple.

24-28/61-71

July-Sept

white

arborescens

succeeds in any good sOj,1

Heliolrope
sun

Hibiscus
moscheulos

36-60/
91-1.5M

July-Sept

A-May
B-April

semi-shade

golden

July-Sept

15/38

B-April

yellow

fumariilolia

Usually freezes to soil

level, but produces new
growth each season.

mixed

Rote Mallow
Hunnemannia

yellow. while,
red, pink.

A beautilul golden-yellow,
poppy-like flower which is
very well suited for cut-

Goldencup

ting, DiHicult 10 transplant

unless pot grown,
lberis umbelfata
Globe

semi-shade

pink,

July-Sept.

12/31

red.

Candytuft

A-May,

Well suited for mass

June

planting and edging, A

successive

purple

planting will

provide flowers through-

out the summer.

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A~May
sun
white,
Old lavorite lor beds
Impatiens

balsamina

6-24/15-61

B-April

purple.

Garden BalSllm

well-drained.

red

and

borders. Does best in rich.

slightly

moist soil.
Impatiens

walleriana

semi-shade

Patience

purple.

June-Sept.

6-24/15-61

Plant

A-May
S-Aprll

red,
pink.

Sultana,

Ipomoea

spp.
Glory

sun

white, pink.

May be cut back and pot- .

ted to bloom in the house

while

Morning

Excellent bedding plants.

during winter,
July-OCt. ,

72+/1.8M

A-May

red, blue.

Soak seed in water the

night before sowing. Vin-

purple

ing plant that can form a

temporary dense screen.

Kochia

scoparia I,

sun

gray foliage

May-Oct.

6-8/15-20

tricbphylla

A-May

Cultivar "Childsii" is an

B-April

'improved

Summer Cypress
Lagerstroemia

sun

indica
Crape Myrtle
Lathyrus

oooretus

semi-shade

Sweet Pea

white. pink.

June-Sept.

21/53

B-March

Limonium

sinuatum

Ru Ian SlaU~

semi-shade

in autumn.

This plant may survive

red, lavendar.

the winter in southem

blue

Indiana.

white.

60/1.5M,

purple.

(vine)

June-July

A-Feb .

Sow sweet peas early in

March

deep rich soil. They re-

lavender

f' ~

strain. Turns

purplish-red

white.

quire considerable
July-Sept.

20/51

lavender

water.

8-April.

Flowers may be dried and

March

used' in winter bouquets.

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Flowering

'..'

V/.,JI

..11",

r ..-'\.,;)-.11

Flllx

', V!

worthy 01 more extensive

B-April

use,

Lobelia

erinus

Edging

lobelia

semi-shade

btoe.

4-10/10-25

June-Aug

B-April

Highly desirable

lor small

beds. edging and ribbon

red

bedding,
Lobularia

maritima

semi-shade

wrute

4-10110-25

.June-Sept.

lavender

Swe-et AIYllum

A very desirable

B-April

plant. Is very showy when

associated

\, )

A-May

edging

wilh blue

Lobelia. dwarl Ageralum

or owarr forget-me-nots.
Long season 0/ bloom.
May tend to go out in
summer.
Lunaria

sun

annua

red-purple

24-36/61-91

Jufy

A-May

while

HOM.1y

The /lowers are inconsequential, but the round flat

seed pods (a silvery disc)
are usefut in winter
arrangements_

Lupinus pOlyphyl}uS
Annual

semi-shade

assorted

July-Sept.

24/61

A-May

Free lIowering

ann,ual

ptants, with long. gracefut

flowering

spikes, pea-Shaped

Lupine

tlowers. Very gOOd lor

cUlting.

uecneetetunere

tana-

sun

June-Sept.

A-May

sun

creamy white

July-Sept

18/46

B-April

seed pod lor

Plant

Mimulus x hybridus
Monkey

Unusual

dried arranqernants.

proboscidea
Unicorn

GOOd color for cool beds.

B-March

Dal.y

Martynia

24/61

while

celilolia
Tl!hokJI

Violet-blue

shade

red. orange.

12-24/31-61

.June-Auo.

yellow, blue,

Flower

B-April

Grow in COol. shaded

C-March

location,
matter.

violet, purple
Mirabilis jalapa

sun

Four-O'clock

sun

Moluce/la

pink.

4.,J

high organic

July-Oct.

24/61

A-May

An old-fashioned

flower

red,

0/ bushy habit. It is always

yellow,
white

an interesting

white

subject in

any garden.

24-36/61-91

July-Sept

teevis

A-Sept.

The enlarged green calyx

B-March

0/ this plant may be

harvested

Bell.-ol-Irehind

and used for

dried arrangements.
MyosOlis sylvanlica

sun,

yellow,

Forget-Me-Not

semi-shade

blue,

duce a late summer

pink.

bloom as an annual. It

white

overwintering,

6-12/15-31

May-Aug_

A biennial

around

which will pro-

il will /ill in

spring flowering

bulbs.
Nicotiana
Flowering

arara

Nierembetqie

sun

semi-shade

hippomanica
Blue

Cup

Flower

Nige/la damascena
LoYct-ln-a-ml.t

white,

24-36/61-91

July-Ocl.

pink.

Tobacco

sun

A-May

Flowers

S-April

evening.

open early in tne

White lIowers

red.

emit sweet perlume. Suit-

green

able lor large bedding ..

lavender.

June-Sept.

6-18/15-46

S-March

Useless

as a cut newer.

. Wonderful

lor edgings

or

blue,

in rock gardens. Ellective

white,

in pots 01 as 001 1I0welS~

blue.

July-Oct.

18/46

A-May

A compact.

Iree-liowefln

purple.

plant with long sterns.

white

Very desirable

tor cu,"lng,

sun

Ocimum

pink, white

May-Oct.

15/38

basilicum

t;omam.nla'

A-May

Variety 'Darx Opal' has

B-March,

attractive purple leaves.

April

Very pleasant fragrance.

Flowers are relatively
inconspicuous.

Papaver

moess

sun

assorted

12-20/31-51

June-July

Com Poppy

A-Aprii

Sow seed early where

B-May

they are to flower. They

Suc-

dislike transplanting.

cessive sowings may be

made to provide contlnuous flowering.

x hortorum

Pelargonium
Bltddlng

sun

Geranium

Penslemon

gloxinoides

sun

Fountain
Pelunia

seteceum

sun

C~mmon.

B-March

hybrida

sun,

Garden

semi-shade

Seed propagated

types

are more rugged for out-

red,

door use. They are also

rose

free of disease.

white, purple-

24-48/61-1.2M.

July-SepL

A-April

white. pink,

assorted

Gloxinia-like

blooms on

tall spikes.
July-SepL

40/1M.

purple

Gr

May-Sept.

12-24/31-61

red. red

Pen.temon
Penniselum

white.
pink.

June-Oct.

12-18/31-46

A-May

Excellent grass, several

B-March

color cullivars

A-May

One of the most outstand-

B-April

ing bedding and edging

in trade.

plants. Single. flowering

Petunia

varieties are generally

considered

best for bed-

ding purposes.

Phlox drummondii

sun.

assorted

Annu.' Ph'o,

semi-shade

(no blue)

July-Sept.

6-15/15-38

A-May

One of the easiest an-

B-April

nuals 10 grow. Very well

suited for.bedding

and

edging. Mixed colors are

very pleasing. Long season of bloom.
sun

Physalis

red

Aug.-Sept.

24/61

alkekengi
Chinese Lantern

A-May

Red papery capsule is

S-April

valued for use in dried

arrangements.

Growth

habit of this plant is a

spreading vine.
Portulaca

grandiflora

Moss Rose

sun.

red,

semi-shade

yellow,

June-Sept.

6/15

A-May

Will thrive well in the

S-April

poorest of soil and under

white.

dry conditiOns. Well suited

rose

for covering steep banks.

Sell-sow

Ricinus communis

sun

Castor Bean

green,

24-84/61-2.1

M. May-Oct.

A-May

profusely.

Excellent for large screen

blue

plan lings. Beans are

foliage

poisonous.

Dwarf varie-

ties are available.

Rudbeckia

norte

sun

yellow'

June-Sept.

24/61

Cone Flower

A-May

One of the most satisfac-

B-April

tory and best keeping annual flowers with a long

season of bloom.

SaJpigJoSSiS sinutu
/

semi-shade

assorted

S-April

24/61

Painted Tongue

An aristocrat

of the an-

nual flower garden if well

grown. Requires

rich

soil which is well prepared

Salvia isrinecee
Mealy-Cup

Sage

sun

Juty-Oct.

A-May

Free-flowering

purple.

8-MarCh.

which are attractive

White.

April

borders

blue.

24-36/61-91

plants
in

and sma (beds.

"

sun

Salvia splendens

riet Sage

A-May

Bloom treely during late

red .

S-April

summer and lall. Salvia

white.

March

plants are commonly

scarlet.

18-30/46-76

Aug.-Oct.

used lor bedding. but lor

pink

best results they should

only be used in Iimiled
amounts. The lIowers are
01 no value lor cutting.
Generally. the shorter the
variety. the earlier they
will bloom.
Sanvitalia

procumbens

sun.

Creeping

Zinnia

semi-shade

yellow

8/20

June-Oct.

A-May

The plants are prostrate in

habit and produce lIowers
much like iiny Zinnias.
Very uselullor

bedding.

as they make ideal

ground covers. Long season 01 bloom.
Scabiosa
Sweet

atropurpurea

sun.

assorted

24/61

July-Oct.

semi-shade

S~bloul

A-May

A very desirable flower for

S-April

cutting. II laded flowers

are removed. the plants
will continue to flower
throughout

Senecio
Du.ty

sun

cineraria

gray

24/61

May-Oct.

foliage

Miller

the summer.

A-May

Excellent lor edging in

S-March

borders and planters. Cultivar 'Diamond'

'Olamond'

is most

often planted selection.

a,eCiO
.ty

. Tageres

erecra

African

Marigold

Big

sun

viva-viva
Miller

gray foliage

24/61

Apr.-Oct.

white flowers
sun

yellow.

12-40/31-1M.

July-Oct.

orange

A-May

Grown lor long. coarse

S-March

dissected

lotiaqe.

A-May

Marigolds

atlord a wealth

S-April

01 color in yellow. orange

and bronze. The taller

Marigold

Aztec

lorms are well suited lor

Marigold

mass elfects and cuttings

Teqetes

parula

French

Marigold

sun

orange.

6-12/15-31

June-Oct.

yellow.

A-May

One 01 the most useful

S-April

and colorful of bedding

plants. Easy to grow and

bronze

free 01diseases and pests

Tagetes
SIgnet

sun

tenuuoue

yellow

24/61

July-Oct.

Marigold

A-May

Good lor accent plants.

S-April

Dissected

foliage.

'Purnita' group includes

various cultivars

of low

dwarf. compact

habit. 1

loot .or less.

sun

Talinum

pink

18/46

July-Sept.

S-March

paniculatum
Jewell

small red 'jewel-like'

of Opar

Thunbergla
Orange

seed.

gregorii

Lantern

Btuewlng.

sun

Sunllower

orange'

Vine

July-Sept.

orange-red

48/1.2M.

July-Sept.

A-May

A twining vine. readily

S-April

grown lrom seed.

A-May

red

Stately plant with single.

dahlia-like

flowers. Excel-

lenl lor backgrounds

or

hedges.

Torenia lournieri

WI.hbone

sun

Vine

Tithonia rotundi/olia
Mexico

Tiny lIowers on stalks set

Flower

semi-shade

blue.
purple

12/31

July-Sept

A-May

Fine lor beds. borders,

C-March

pots. window boxes and .

rock gardens.

~.,

Trr"',{mene
. -.Jace

coerulea
Flower

semi-shade

blue

July-Sept.

. 24/61

A-May

Resembles Queen Ann's

Lace which is common
along roadsides. Good lor
culling.

ropaeolum
Garden

majus

semi-shade

Nasturtium,

Tall Nasturtium

yellow,

July-Ocl.

12/31

A-May

The dwart flowering sorts

orange.

are best suited for edging

red

and cut flowers. Climbing

varieties may be trellised.
July-Oct.

A-May

Verbenas are free-

Verbena x hybrida

sun,

blue.

Garden

semi-shade

red.

S-April,

flowering plants which are

white

March

well suited for bedding

Verbena

12/31

and edging work. Some

varieties are well suited
as cut flowers.
Viola comuta

semi-shade

blue. gold.

June-Oct

6/15

S-February

Pertorms best in cool

lemperatures

red. apricot

Viola

and moist

soil. Hybrids are more

vigorous.
Viola x wittrockiana
Garden

semi-shade

assor1ed

May-Aug.

10/25

.Pansy

B-March

Sow seed in holbed in

C-Aug.

early spring and transplant to garden in May.

The best plants are obtained by planting seed in
a well prepared cold
Irame in Aug. and transplanting in special prepared beds in early
spring. New hybrids are
heat tolerant.

~
Zinnia augustilolia
Classic

yellow-orange

24/61

June-Oct.

Zinnia

Zinnia elegans
Common

sun

sun

aSsor1ed

6-40/15-1

M.

June-Oct.

Zinnia

A-May

Attractive.

S-March.

flowered. somewhat

April

mildew resistant.

A-May

One of the outstanding

S-April,

bedding and cut-Ilowers.

March

The small flowering

small-

are. especially

types

well suited.

Many new hybrids otter a

wide selection in flower
type and color. and plant
height.
Zinnia haageana
Mexican

ONate:

("
,

<:

Zinnia

sun

A-May

Attractive

gOld.

S-March.

flowers. Plants are mildew

mahogany

April

resistant.

yellow,

12-18/31-46

A-Sow seed directly in bed. border or in rows where Ihey are 10 lIower.
SSow seed mooers or m noroecs and Iransplanl 10 garden.
C-Sow seed in coronarne and uensptant 10 garden

June-Oct.

multicolored

..

.0'"FOOT-FRIENDLY
.
.3 PLANTS
[

It may seem unusual to step on plants, but there are a number of ground rovers readily
avanable at nurseries that do well under occasional footfalls.Although Ido not grow all
of these plants in my garden, I've seen many of them flourishing elsewhere.

Siberian barren strawberry (Waldsteinia temata)

3-8

Spring dnquefoll (Potentlfia neumanniono and cvs, syn. P. verna)

Turkish veronica (Veron/co /iwanensls)
Woolly thyme {Thymus pseudolanuginosusl

5-8
4-9

For light foot traffic

COMMON NAME (BOTANICAL NAME)
Alpine lady's mantle (Alchemilla alpina)
Baby's tears (Soleirofia soleirolii and m.)
Beach strawberry (Frogaria (hi/oensis)
'Blue Haze' acaena (Amena 'Blue Haze; syn. A. 'Pewter')
Carpet bugleweed (Ajugo reptans and m.)
Corsican mint (Mentha requienii)
Dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus cvs.)
Dwarf wallflower (fIysimum ko(S(hyanum)
Goldenstar (hrysogonum virginianum and rvs.)
Irish moss (Sogina JUbulota)
'Kewensis' winteraeeper (Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis')
lady's mantle (Akhemilla el/enbeckiil
Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Serbian bellflower (Companu/a poscharskyono and cvs.)

5-9

Snow-in-summer (Cerostium tomentosum)

For moderate to heavy foot traffic

MMOU NAME (BOTANICAL NAME)
Blue startreeper (Prdtfa pedunculota, syn,Lobe/ia pediInculata)
Brass buttons (Leptinelfa squalida and M., syn. (chila squa/ida)
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia and os.)
Creeping speedwell (Veronica repens and M.)
'Doone Valley' th)'1lie(Thymus 'Doone Valley')
Labrador violet (Viola /abradoriar)
Mazus (Mazus reptans and m.)
Miniature moneywort (Lysimachio japonico 'Minutissima')
Mothercofthyme (Thymus serphylfum and m.)
Prostrate speedwell (Veronica prastroto and cvs.)
Pussy toes (Antennaria dioita and os.)

34

ZONES

5-7
4-7

4-8
5-9
6-9

2-8
5-8
6-9
4-9
5-S

5-9

lal~r.S

r....
8
10-11

5-9

7-9
3-9
6-9
7-10

6-8
5-8
4-7
5-9

6-8
6-9

4-7
3-7

Fine Gardening

,50 lants for dry shade ',',

SHRUBS

ZONES
5-9

1. B.o,ttl~rusj1 buckeye (Aesmlus parviflora).

2. Drooping leuFQtlJ~ (feumthoe fontanesi(1n.oJ

5-8

' ":<>r
ZONES
3-9

(codtinued)

25. Columbines (Aquilegia spP: and cvs.)

16. (ommon foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea and cvs.) 4-8

3. tleavenlY b~os(Nondina
ciQm~andcvs:L
6-:-9.
4. Japanesekerrias (Kenfa~nico.and(VSi).
'.' 4-'"9

17. (oralbells

18. C(H'ydalis{Corydalis cheilanthifolial

5-7

5. Japan~esl9!1lmias.(Ski!mniajapoJi{coan~M')
6.'~u;e~!Xai~ia~p.andcvs.r,,;'

7-'-9

29. Cowslip (Primu/o veris)

3-8

5:;'9;

30. Cranesbill (Geranium phaeum and G. p. f. album)

4-8

5':9

False Solomon's seal (5miladna racemoso)

32. Fragrant Solomon's seal (Po/ygonatum
odoratum 'Variegatum')
33.lk!nebores (Hel/eboros spp. and m.l
34. Hostas (Hosta sieboldlana and H. 'Blue Angel')
35. Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa maat7'~ureola')
36.Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponjcum)
37. lily of (hina (Rohdea japanica)

4-9

7, Qa!deafhydran~(Hydnfugeaquertfrp{iaqilAiYs.)

8.,Oregongrapclloffies

!#ihOnkza;/uiru!4irr:.ahJ~J

TREES

6;9

ZONES

9. CaroOna silverbell (HaJesia carolina)

5-8

10. Eastern redbuds (Cerris canadensis and cvs.)

5-9

11. Flowering dogwoods

(Comus florida and cvs.)

5-8
6-8

12.Japanese snowbell (Styrax JaponiCl.l

'BULBS

'13;AututiiilcrO<usci(jchiapnspp.
.14: Cydanwls (Cydarriek5pjl.~.~)

ZONi'$<

and.m:)

~:

5-'9
.~

",

)5. D~1s.(NarrissusSw.and

cvs,I'

.1~waP~~(Musauispjl.and!VS.)

r'o~4;t~:f::'''dm,)
PERENNIALS
20. 8ittercress

",

~9
1:-10
3c.:9
F.9

(Cardamine quinquefaJio)

5-9
5-8

21. Bleeding Marts (Diwrtm spp. and m.)

3-9

n. Budder

6-9

fem (OryopteJis erythrosora)

23. Christmas fern (PoIystkhum Q!Jostichoides)

(Heuchera spp. and m.)

3-8

4-8

31.

4-8
4-9
N
5'=9 .
5-8,
7-9

38. UIyturfs (Uriope spp.and cvs.)

5-10

39. Lip fern (Cheilonthes argentea)

~l9.

:~~::=;::::~~:~~~

42. Mayapple (Podophyllum peJtatum)

'''},:-~:

'4~i:'

43. Mrs. Robb's bonnet (EuphOlbio amygdaloi~.

-:.'.',_:-~_:var. robbioe)
.
44. Havelwort (Omphalodes cappododca ~tarry Eyes') 6~,'

',~e'

45. Roof iris (Iris tectorum)

ZONES

19. Barrenworts (Epimedium spp.and cvs.)

PERENNIALS

'"

5-9 .

46.. Rue anemones !Anemone/fa thaJictroides and m.) 4-7

47. SIberian bugloss (Bronnera maauphyfla

'Langtrees' and 'Variegata')

3-7

48. Sgawbell (Uvularia perfoIiaro)

4-8

49. W~d gingers (Asarum spp.and m.)

2-9

50. Wood tU\es (Trillium spp, and m.)

4-9

THE TOUGH STUFF

Native and naturalized plants for Oregon
Trees:
Abies sp~
Alnus oregona
Cedrus sp.
Cupressus sp.
Ilex aquifolium
Picea sitchensis
Pinus contorta
Sequoia sempervirens
Umbellularia californica

fir
Red alder
Cedar
Cypress
.English holly
Sitka spruce
Shore p.i.n e",
Coast redwood
California laurel,

Shrubs:
Arctostaphylos columbiana
Bambop
Cotoneaster sp.
Escallonia sp.
Fuchsia sp.
Gaultheria shallon
Hebe sp.
Hydrangea sp.
Myrica californica
Potentilla fruticosa
Rosemarinus officinalis
Salix sp.

Wax myrtle
Shrubby cinquefoil
Rosemary
Willow

Ground cover:
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Fragari~ chiloensis

Kinnickinnick
Beach strawberry

.".

Perennial flowers:
Acanthus mollis
Achillea sp.
Ajuga repens
Anaphalis margaritacea
Armeria maritima
Artemesia sp .
.r:-.stilbe
sp.
Centranthus ruber
Chrysanthemum maximum.
Crocosmia montbretiag
Digitalis purpurea
Eschscholzia californica
Hypericum calycinum
Iris tenax
Lithodora diffusa
Maianthemum dilatatum
Mysotis sylvatica
Narcissus sp.
Papaver sp ',_
Scilla hispanic~
Sisyrinchium californicum
Viola sp.
Zante'deschia aethiopica
.1

These are resistant

to wind,

coast

gardens

Oregon

myrtlewood

Hairy manzanita
some are hardy
Appleblossom

is hardier

than most

Salal

Bear's britches
Yarrow
Pearly everlasting
Sea pinks
Red valerian
Shasta daisy
Foxglove
California poppy
St. John's wort
Oregon iris
also called Lithospermum
False lily-of-the-valley
Forget-me-not
Daffodils
Poppies
also called scilla campanulata
Yellow-eyed grass
Calla lily
deer, and slugs.

Sep. 1995

P. Gray

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GOOD FOR CUI FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Dt

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Achillea (Yarrow)
Aconitum (Monk's Hood)
Agapanthus (Lily-of-the-Nile)
Agastache (Hyssop)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Alchemilla (Lady's Mantle)
Alstroemeria (Berverian Lily)
Anemone
Artemiesia lactiflora (White Mugwort)
Aster
Astilbe (False Spiraea)
Astrant ia (Masterwort)
Baptisia (False Indigo)
Boltonia asteroides (False Starwort)
Catanache (Cupid's Dart)
Centaurea
Centranthus (Red Valerian)
e;ranthus (Wallflower)
rihrysanthemums
~~panula
(Peachl~af Bluebell/Cornflower)
Coreopsis
Crocosmia
Delphinium
Dianthus
Digital is (Foxglove)
Doronicum (Leopard's Bane)
Echinacea (Cornflower)
Echinops(Globe
Thistle)
Engeron (Flea Bane)
Eryngium (Sea Holly)
Eupatoium (Mist Flower)
Euphorbia Polychroma (Spurge)
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
Gaura
Geum (lady Stratheden)
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
Helenium (Helen's Flower)
Hel ianthus (Sun Flower)
Hel iopsis (Ox-eye Daisy)
Hellebonis
Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Hosta

r~~~tia
!lJavendula (Lavender)
Liatri~ (Gayfeather)
Lilium (Lilies)
L imonium (Statice)
Lupinus (Lupine)

Malva
Matricaria
Monarda (Bee Balm)
Nepeta (Catmint)
Papaver (Poppy)
Patrinia
Penstemon (Beard Tongue)
Peony
Perovskia
Platycodon (Balloon Flower)
Phlox Paniculata (Garden Phlox)
Physostegia (Dragon's Head)
pyrethnum (Painted Daisy)
Rudbechia (Gloriosa Daisy)
Ruta (Rue)
Salvia
Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)
Sol idagon (Golden Rod)
Stokesia (Stokes Aster)
Thal ictrum (Meadow Rue)
Troll ius (GlobeFlower)
Zanteaeschia (Callal ily)

HOW DO YOU KEEP CUT FLOWERS

LOOKING

FRESH?

Cut flowers, when properly conditioned, can last a week or longer. Each type
of flower has different requirements,
at a forty-five-degree

but in all cases, you should cut stems

angle so as much water as possible can be absorbed,

and remove any foliage that will be underwater in the vase. Submerged
leaves will rot and promote

MILK:

bacteria and algae growth.

S;~MS

P.O'PPy

'E~P'H6RB

IA'

HOLLYHOCK

SOME SPECIAL
STEMS

WITH

CASES

NODES

CARNATIONS

When cutting carnations

arid similar

the nodes of the stalk. so thatitcan

flowers. make your cut between

more easily draw the water it needs.

I

COLORED

POLLEN

1I11 ES

If brushed

on your clothing

an orange

stain.

Remove

before you place flowers

THORNY

or your furniture,
the stamens

with

lily pollen

will leave

man icure scissors

in vases.

STEMS

ROSES

If you buy roses from the florist, they probably

will have already been

shorn of their thorns. At home, pare thorns from stems with a sharp
knife, working from the top down-it

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will put less stress on the stem.

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Annual and Perennial Vines

B. Rosie Lerner and Michael N Dana

Vines add versatility to any landscape. They can be used

to break the bareness of long walls, soften posts, frame
doors and windows, and beautify window boxes. With a
fence or trellis, they can be used for screens, making a
background for your flower garden or quickly turning an
ordinary porch or patio into a private, shady liv.ing center.
Some slower growing vines are useful as container
plants for patios.

Annual Vines

Annual vines are those which must be sown from seed

every year. Relatively inexpensive, most types bloom or
have attractive foliage all summer. Also each year, you
can change the vines to vary the color and foliage
characteristics.
For an early start, sow seeds indoors. Use steam sterilized soil and individual containers such as peat pots.
Most annual vines do not transplant easily, so sow the
seed directly into the pot.

blooms with yellow throats. The foliage is feathery, giving

the vine a delicate appearance. The plant is ideal for
patio containers.
Climbing Gloxinia (Asarina species). The flowers
resemble miniature gloxinia blooms in colors of white,
velvety purple and rose. Ideal for a container plant with a
support needed, it also grows well in hanging baskets.
Clockvine, Black-eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia etete).
Small, bright orange blooms with jet black centers are
produced in great profusion on this dainty vine. Vines can
be grown on a small erect support or in a container.
Tendrils may hang downward, so provide some type of
support .
Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens). Odd-shaped
blooms of pure white or lilac are produced on a heavy
growing vine. It climbs by means of twining stems.

Following are brief descriptions of recommended annual

vines:

Glory Flower (ccremocarpus scaber). Small trumpet

blooms are produced in profusion in red, purple, yellow
and orange. This vine has shiny green foliage. Seldom
over 6 feet long, it is an attractive vine for container
growing.

Asparagus Bean, Australian Bean, or Yardlong Bean

(Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipeda/is). The yellow or
purple flowers areborne on vines with beanlike foliage.
The vines grow rapidly and are ideal for screening. Huge,
yardlong beans are produced.
.

Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos lablab). The pear-like blooms

of either white or purple are borne on the same plant at
the same time. The purplish, decorative seed pods
follow. The foliage is also pea-like and the vines make an
excellent screen. Stems twine on supports.

Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum). The small

white blooms are rather inconspicuous. Fruits (seed
pods) look like an inflated green balloon. The seed pods
are highly decorative on the vine, or they can be cut and
used for flower arrangements. The vine produces a
feathery and delicate growth. It is best used on a small
support or as a container-grown plant. It climbs by
tendrils.

Japanese Hop Vine (Humulus japonicus). A very dense

foliage is produced, making this an ideal annual screening vine. Blooms are almost inconspicuous. The fruit is
borne only on female vines. Usually seed packets contain
both male and female types. This vine could be used for
a ground cover where no foot traffic occurs. It will easily
self-seed. The cultivar variegatus is white variegated and
less vigorous, which may be an asset in specific locations'.

Cardinal Climber (Ipomoea x rnutttia). Ipomoea

quamoc/ifor cypress vine produces small phlox-shaped
red blooms. The hybrid, Cardinal Climber, produces red

RR 4/97

Japanese Morning Glory (Ipomoea ml). Gigantic

blooms, often 6-8 inches across, are produced on vines if

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disbudding is used. Vines are ideal for patio plants since
they do not grow so rank as the common morning glory.
Plant the vines in wind-protected locations as the brown,
'. 'ow or bicolor blooms are very delicate.
~randya
(A-!~urandya s.pecies). The f!owers resemble
miniature qloxinia blooms In colors of white, velvety
purple and rose. Ideal for a container plant with a
support needed, it also grows well in hanging baskets.
Mock Cucumber (Echinocytis lobata). The grapelike
foliage of the vine makes this a heavy rank grower. The
inconspicuous blooms produce seed pods which appear
like decorative, green, small cucumbers.
Moonflower
Vine (Ipomoea alba). Similar to a morning
glory, this vine produces extra-large and pure white
blooms which usually appear only in late afternoon or
early evening. An interesting eHect can be created by
interplanting with common moming glory.
Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolorand hybrids). Vines are
available in single or double flowered types in red, blue,
white, rose, purple, or two-toned colors. Select from
named cultivars. "Early Call Rose" is a 1970 All America
selection which produces giant, very early, very deep
rose flowers. Vines grow rapidly in warm soil and sunlight
and need a sturdy support. They can also be used for
~ --r]-traHic ground cover areas.

.
I

ssion Flower (Passif/ora species). Many variants are

ai/able in a wide selection of flower types. Plant in
sunny. but wind-protected spots. Allow for a sturdy
support. Summer mulches keep the roots cool and moist.
In some areas, certain variants will be killed to the ground
but will send up new vines each year, thus behaving as a
perennial.

Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus). A typical

bean, this vine produces bean-like foliage, scarlet beanlike flowers and greenish red beans. It grows fast and the
twining vines need ample support. It's ideal for screening.
Reports that the beans are poisonous are prevalent in
Europe.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus). Known for their delicate,
fragrant flowers in a rainbow of colors, sweet peas need
full sun for best growth; Select the tall-growing or vining
types, and those called heat resistant. Provide support.

Perennial Vines
Perennial vines usually are best started similarly to other
)ody ornamental trees and shrubs. Set 8 to 12 inches
.,om the desired support. Follow basic planting instruc~ns
for ornamental plants. Dig the hole 6 inches deeper
nd 12 inches wider than the root spread of the vine. Add
soil and set the plant at the original soil level. Use a
planting mixture of 2 parts soil to 1 part peat moss. Settle
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by watering, and mulch with a 2-inch layer of peat moss

or bark chips.
Fertilize perennial vines sparingly in the late fall or early
spring. Use 1/4 Cup of a general analysis fertilizer such
as 1212-12 or 16-8-8 per plant Be sure to water it in
thoroughly.
Followinq are recommended ornamental vines:
American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens). This is one
of the most ornamental twining vines. Staminate (male)
and pistillate (female) flowers are produced on separate
plants, so plant at least one male plant for adequate
pollination. The yellow capsules open and remain attached all winter.
Amur Grape ( Vitis amurensis). Black grapes, crimson to
purplish fall color, vigorous grower.
Bower Actinidia (Actinidia arguta). An ideal screening
twining vine useful for its dense foliage. The glossy green
heart-shaped leaf blades contrast with the colorful red
petioles. Flowers and fruits are inconspicuous.
Boston ivy or Japanese Creeper (Parthenocissus
tricuspidata). This clinging vine climbs by tendrils with
adhesive discs. it climbs rapidly and densely, even under
trying city conditions. It produces a scarlet fall color.
Small-leaved varieties are available.
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis). This strong
growing, twining vine produces blue-violet, slightly
fragrant flower clusters 7 to 12 inches long in late May.
The flower clusters are dense and compact, giving a
beautiful flower show. This species characteristically has
7 to 13 leaflets compared to 13 to 19 for the Japanese
Wisteria.
Clematis species. There are many species and cultivars
available, with new hybrids being introduced yearly. All
climb by twisting the petioles and all prefer a light loamy
soil. Ample soil moisture and a cool soil are important,
thus mulching is beneficial. Also, deep preparation of the
planting site is beneficial. Vigorous growing species need
little pruning, although cold winters often kill the aboveground portions of some hybrids. Select for flower color
and size. Many also produce plumy white seed heads.
Also determine if the vine flowers on previous year's or
current season's wood. If the vine produces flowers on
the previous season's wood, spring pruning may remove
much of the flower show.
A few favorite species include:

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violet
Big Petal
blue,

Clematis (Clematis x jackmannt~ large

purple flowers in mid-July .
Clematis (Clematis macropetala) azure
large flowers in the spring.

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Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis

maximowicziana) white, very fragrant flowers in
late August.
Scarlet Clematis (Clematis texensiS) bright scarlet,
bell shaped flowers in July.
Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana) small, white
flower in late August. Use for wild or wooded
gardens.
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala var.
petio/aris). This outstanding climbing deciduous vine
climbs by aerial rootlets. The white flowers are produced
in clusters in mid-June. The reddish shredding bark on
older stems is of interest in wintertime. Use on brick
walls, old walls, or stone piles.
Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia durior). This vigorous
twining vine produces leaves, sometimes 12 inches long,
giving it a coarse texture. The inconspicuous flowers are
almost hidden by the leaves, but do resemble a small,
curved Meerschaum pipe. It is ideal where a large-leaved
vigorous vine is desirable.
English Ivy (Hedera helix). This dark green vine climbs
by aerial rootlets. Mature types will produce a black
berry. Many named types are available, but all need
some type of winter protection as they usually brown off
quite badly

Fiveleaf Akebia (Akebia quinata). This dense, fine

textured twining vine grows rapidly. Small purple flowers
are produced in clusters during May. The fleshy pod-like
fruits are interesting and conspicuous, but seldom
produced. This is one of the neatest and easiest foliage
vines to train ~round a wire or waterspout.
Gloryvine (Vitis coignetiae). Red grapes, red fall color,
most rapid grape gr0v.:er, one of the parents of most of
the American hybrid grapes. Choose hyubrids according
to fruit desired.

Grapes (Vitis species). Climbing by tendrils, grapes are

dual purpose vines for both screening and fruit production. Having large leaves, they are rather coarse in
appearance. Choose types which produce both fruit and
foliage.
Hall's Honeysuckle (Lonicerajaponica
'Hal/iana). This
vigorous vine has become naturalized in southern areas.
Its dense growth habit and fragrant, white-yellowish
trumpet-shaped flowers, and bronze autumn color make
it an ideal plant for trellis growing where it can be confined. It can also be used for a ground cover as it will
grow in either sun or shade and in almost any type of
soil.
Henry Honeysuckle (Lonicera henry~. This vine produces yellowish-red to purplish-red berries in late June.
It is similar to Hall's Honeysuckle except it is less vigorous and is more easy to keep within bounds.
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floflbunda). This vine
produces flower clusters 12 to 36 inches long of fragrant
violet to violet-blue flowers in late May. Flowers open
progressively. Many varieties have been carefully
selected for color and are asexually propagated. Root
pruning and applications of superphosphate seem to
encourage bloom. This is reputedly more hardy than
Wisteria sinensis.
Kentucky Wisteria (Wisteria mscrostschysy. The lilacpurple flowers are produced in flower clusters up to 10
inches long. It blooms later than the other species, in
early June.
Orlental Bittersweet (Ce/astrus orbicu/atus). This is the
Oriental counterpart of our native bittersweet. The leaves
are more rounded and the fruits are produced in small
lateral clusters, not terminal clusters, like the native
species. Staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers
are produced on separate plants. The fruit is a yellow
capsule which splits and exposes the red fleshy aril.

Glossy Wintercreeper
Carrieref.--fruits well and clings to walls and stone.
var. coloratus-an
excellent ground cover with leaves
that turn purplish-red in the fall and winter, will
climb low walls and fences.
Graci/is-has leaves with white, yellow or even pink
margins.
Minima--Ieaves are less than 1/2 inch long. Use only
for small spaces.
var. radicans---can be used for either training or
climbing, leaves are about 1 inch long.
Stiver Queen-the leaf margin is completely white.
Vegeta-has thick leathery leaves, 1 to 1-1/2 inches
in diameter. Sometimes called evergreen bittersweet, it will grow into a 4-foot high shrub. It is
known for its evergreen foliage and colorful pink
and orange fruits.

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Porcelain Ampelopsis, Porcelain Ivy (Ampe/opsis

brevipeduncu/ata). Climbing by tendrils, this vigorous
vine has deeply lobed leaves and colorful berries about
1/4 inch in diameter. Produced in clusters, the berries are
colored green, yellow, white and porcelain blue, all in the
same cluster.
Rambler roses (Rosa species). A large number of
hybrid roses are available. Most need support. Regular
pruning and other cultural care, similar to garden roses,
is necessary. Select for flower COIOf,growing habits, and
hardiness.
Silver Fleecevine (Po/ygonum subertin. This vine
produces a dense and bright green foliage and profuse
small, greenish white flower clusters in August. It's a
vigorous grower (often 20-30 feet per year).

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Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirensi. This

vine produces orchid to scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers
from mid-June to August. It grows slowly and can be
t. ~"1das a small bush shrub.
'Magnifica', 'Dreer's Ever.Dming', 'Red Coral', 'Red Trumpet', 'Rubia', and
Scarlet' are a" excellent selections

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Trumpet Vine {Oernpsis radicans). This shrubby vine

climbs poorly by aerial rootlets, but may need additional

support since it becomes quite heavy. Its brilliant orangescarlet midsummer flowers are its chief attraction.
'Madame Galen' is a large flowered hybrid.
Wintercreeper (Euonymus tortuneh, This vine produces
aerial footlets to become a climbing vine on low walls and
fences. It can also be used as a ground cover. Choose
varieties and cultivars for different effects.

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was previously authored by John Watt.

For more information on the subject discussed in this publication, consult your local office of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.
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