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Gaillardia 'Amber Wheels'

Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

Gaillardia 'Oranges and Lemons'

Gaillardia 'Dakota Reveille'

Gaillardia

 'Fanfare'

Gaillardia 'Frenzy'

Gaillardia 'Gayla Coral Spark'

Gaillardia 'Sunburst Burgundy Silk'

Gaillardia 'Sunburst Tangerine'

 Gaillardia 'Tokajer'

Galium odoratum

Gaura 'Passionate Rainbow'

Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'

Gentiana 'True Blue'

Geranium can. 'Karmina'

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's'

Geranium sang. 'Album'

Geranium sang. 'Elke'

Geranium sang. 'Striatum'

Geranium sang. 'New Hampshire Purple'

Geranium 'Blue Sunrise'

Geranium 'Havana Blue'

 Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Geranium 'Orkney Cherry'

Geranium 'Perfect Storm'

 Geranium 'Rozanne'

Geranium 'Sandrine'

Geranium 'Sweet Heidy'

Gypsophila 'Bristol Fairy'

Gypsophila

'Pink Fairy'

GAILLARDIA, Blanket Flower. Easy to grow plants that prefer poorer soils. Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Their name Blanket Flower refers to the manner in which they used to blanket North American prairies with their blooms. Natives can still be seen in Midwest prairies into the Rockies. Many bloom prolifically from June until a hard frost.

‘Amber Wheels.’  Selected for its unique blossoms; large, golden yellow flowers with fringed petals and prominent amber-red center.  They are produced on tall stems above the mounded, lance shaped leaves all summer long and into fall.  Reaches 28 - 32 inches tall. 

‘Arizona Sun.’  2005 AAS Flower Winner.  Provides a continuous display of large 3” mahogany red flowers with bright yellow petal edges.  8-10” tall plants.  Outstanding!

‘Burgundy.’ Long time favorite with 3" wine-red blooms. Yellow button-like center turns red.  Blooms early summer to frost.  Heat tolerant and easy to grow.  Height 30”.

‘Dakota Reveille.’  A fully double Gaillardia with an exceptionally long bloom time!  Fluted red flowers with yellow tips gradually open forming a perfectly round and colorful ball. Blooms June through fall . Height 18-24”.

'Fanfare.’  From England comes one of the most talked about new plants! Deep scarlet trumpet flowers, topped by bright yellow ends, sparkle in the garden all summer into fall.  Growing 18-24 inches it thrives in full sun and grows in a compact, attractive mound.  Remove the spent flower heads to encourage this hot color performer to keep going throughout the season.  'Fanfare' also makes for a delightful cut flower. 

‘Frenzy.’  Vibrantly colored flowers have fluted petals that bloom from early summer to early fall.  Compact, tidy appearance makes them perfect for container gardening or near the front of a boarder.  Heat and humidity tolerant. Height 18-24”.

‘Gallo Dark Bicolor.’  Large, red and golden yellow flowers with soft silver green foliage.  Compact and upright.  Blooms June through September.  Height 10-12”.

‘Gallo Peach’  Huge peach-colored flowers with yellow tips radiate from a bright yellow cone. Compact plant looks great in containers or the garden. Height 8-10”. Very heat tolerant.

‘Gallo Yellow.’ Same as above, but petals are bright golden yellow.

'Gallo Red.' Large, deep red flowers with a darker center top soft silver green foliage. Non stop prolific blooming June well into fall. Compact and upright. Sun perennial grows 12-16".

'Gayla Coral Spark.' Masses of petals of unique soft red and yellow create luscious pompom blossoms continually from summer through fall. The vigorous variety forms a well-branched plentiful semi-compact bush. Acting like an annual it is fabulous in the garden, in pots on the patio or in mixed containers. Sun perennial grows to 20".

'Gayla Red Spark.' Multitudes of gorgeous deep scarlet petals create romantic pompom flowers from summer through fall. The vigorous and strong variety quickly forms a well-branched plentiful compact bush. These beautiful and puffy deep red flowers will be warm addition to your garden, patio, mixed container or pot. Sun perennial grows to 20".

'Goblin.’  The classic which all other Blanket Flowers are judged.  It is covered with large showy deep red flowers with yellow margins all summer. 12".

'Lucky Wheeler.' Unusual flowers are made up of red and yellow tubes that flare at the ends. 2” wide fluted flowers top the dense, rounded mound of foliage from early summer into early fall. Grows 10-12". Its petite stature and long bloom time make this plant ideal for containers or edging the flower border. Easy to grow in full sun. This perennial blooms prolifically summer until a hard frost.

'Mesa Yellow.' Bright yellow blossoms all summer. 16-18". All American Selection Winner.

‘Oranges & Lemons.’  Large peachy-orange flowers with yellow tips and large central cones appear for a long time in summer.  Light blue-green foliage enhances the warm flower color.  Great upright habit.  Grows 22-26”.

‘Sunburst Burgundy Silk.’ Deep burgundy red flowers with a perfect scarlet halo in the center blooms ALL SUMMER! Height 14-20”.

‘Sunburst Tangerine.’ Light lemon-yellow flowers with a small tangerine ring around the center bloom all summer. A bight sunny addition to any sun garden! Height 14-20”.

'Trumpet Red.' Burgundy red petals in the shape of tiny trumpets surround bright yellow centers. Blooms prolifically summer until hard frost. Easy to grow and does well in hot, dry spots. Upright plants grow 20-23". Sun perennial.

GALIUM, Sweet Woodruff.  Shade/partial shade; blooms May-June; excellent groundcover.

odoratum.  8-10"; fragrant white star-shaped flowers above attractive whorled green leaves. The leaves have a fragrance of newly-mown hay and are used to make May wine.  Galium is very attractive beneath shrubs or in a naturalized area.

GAURA, Apple Blossom Grass.  Sun; blooms June-October; drought tolerant; long flowering.

‘Passionate Blush.’  Striking variegated foliage is topped with profuse pink blooms.  16-18”.

‘Passionate Rainbow.’  A fabulous looking plant even before blooming.  New growth that is rosy returns transforms into green leaves that are neatly edged in creamy white.  An added bonus—long blooming rose-pink blossoms that form on compactly branched stems.  Grows 24-30”. 

‘Siskiyou Pink.’  A knockout with red stems, petioles and buds.  Flowers are rich rose pink  and continue nonstop all season.  18-24”.

‘White Heron’.  Slightly smaller dwarf form of Gaura with white flowers that look like butterflies on stiff dark stems.  Reaches 30 inches tall. Grow in full sun in well drained soil.

GAULTHERIA procumbens, Wintergreen, Checkerberry.  This creeping shrublet only grows to 6” in height. Foliage has a strong wintergreen scent. White flowers mature into scarlet fruit which can stay one the plant until next spring. Can take full sun if consistently moist.

GAZANIA, Cold Hardy Gazania.  Sun; tolerant of drought once established.

linearis ‘Colorado Gold.’  Glossy mounds of deep green, strap-shaped leaves are spangled with  shiny yellow flowers throughout the growing season.  A cold hardy Mountain cousin to annual bedding gazanias.  It does well under ordinary garden treatment or in unamended dry soils as well.  Plants are 10” across, 3” tall.

GENTIANA, Gentian.  Shade to part sun.  Washed out foliage is a sign of too much sun.  Once established, plants do not like to be moved.   Gentians can tolerate sun as well with consistent moisture.  

clausa.  This native brings very unusual brilliant violet blue flowers to the woodland garden. The flowers never fully open, but have a narrow space at the top that allows bees to work their way inside. When the bees have pollinated the flower the tips turn from white to purple, signaling that there is no more nectar. Easy to grow in an average to moist shady site.  15-20” tall and wide.  

cruciata 'Blue Cross.' Clusters of intense blue violet flowers open at the nodes where spoon-shaped leaves meet at angles to form a cross, hen the name. 10", drought resistant, sun, deer resistant.

septemfida var. ‘Lagodechiana.’  The easiest Gentian to grow!  Amazingly bright blue flowers appear in early summer.   Grows well in half shade to partial sun, however it does not like full sun.  8-12”.   

‘True Blue.’  Large tubular flowers open up at nodes all up and down the stems. One of the only true blue flowers! Blooms midsummer to early fall. Height 24-30”, spread 12-18”.

GERANIUM, Cranesbill/Hardy Geranium.  Sun/part shade; bloom times vary; highly valued for their summer-long blooming period and grow well in almost any moist, well-drained soil.  Larger foliage varieties need some shade, the varieties with the finely divided foliage can usually tolerate full sun.  Distinctive dissected or lobed leaves often change color in fall.  Fruit is shaped like crane's beak or bill.  Divide every 2-4 years. Excellent plants that belong in every garden.

cantabrigiense.  Carpeting Geraniums with aromatic, light-green deeply-divided foliage. 

‘Biokovo.’  10”; pinkish white flowers held well above the attractive dark green foliage; fall color is red; choice variety that is highly recommended; excellent groundcover for sun or shade, even dry shade under trees.

‘Biokovo Karmina.’  10”; dark pink flowers held well above the attractive dark green foliage; fall color is red; choice variety that is highly recommended; excellent groundcover for sun or shade, even dry shade under trees.

cinereum, Grayleaf Geranium.  Low growing species with tufted, small deeply-divided foliage.  1.5” cup-shaped flowers, with dark veins converging in the center to form an eye.

‘Alice.’  A stronger growing variety with larger pale-lilac pink flowers and silver-green foliage.

'Ballerina.’  4-6" mounds; large lilac pink flowers with a dark center and purple veins; finely cut gray-green leaves; a real beauty.  Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit.

endressii 'Orion.' Large purple-blue flowers that have a dramatic darker violet veining appear for several months. Easy to grow. Brilliant fall color, award winner, deer resistant.

himalayense (syn. G. grandiflorum).  Wonderful, finely cut foliage turns bright orange and red in fall.  Very large 2” blooms appear in summer.

h. 'Derrick Cook.' Extremely large 2" white flowers with soft lilac blush and deep purple veins bloom continually June until Oct., 16".

macrorrhizum, Big Root Geranium.  Fairly large, rich-green deeply divided foliage.  Excellent groundcover.  Grows well in shade, and even does well in dry shade, where little else will grow.

‘Bevans.’  Spreading mounds of  foliage makes this a good ground-cover choice.  Deep magenta blooms with contrasting red sepals appear in late spring and summer.  1’ tall and wide.

m. White Ness.' Snow white blossoms have long, yell0w-tipped stamens. Gloss aromatic leaves are light green and semi-evergreen. Longest bloomer of the Big Root Geraniums. Grows 12" tall and wide.

nodosum. This attractive groundcover blooms May-Oct. with pale blue pearly flowers. Very tolerant of diverse habitats, even blooming well in your darkest corner, in dry shade. Emerald green glossy, Maple-like leaves plus its spreading habit create a lush look. This subtle beauty thrives in dry, full shade or in a considerable amount of sun if adequate water is provided. Grows 6-12" tall, 12-36" wide.

oxonianum.  Vigorous species with deeply divided foliage.  Sweet heart-shaped cupped petals.  Sun to part shade.

‘Bressingham Delight.’  This hybrid Geranium is a compact, clump-forming, basically stemless plant that typically grows to 16" tall and spreads to 24" wide. Soft pink flowers appear in spring and continue blooming throughout the summer into fall. Rounded, deeply lobed, dark green foliage.

phaeum, Mourning Widow Perennial Geranium. Named for its dark flowers. Prefers part shade and water during dry spells.

p. 'Shadow Light.' Dark purple flowers appear from early spring to mid summer on tricolor foliage of green and white with deep purple markings that turn stunning yellow-orange in fall. Grows 20".

pratense, Meadow Cranesbill.  Rather tall species with large, finely-cut leaves and large saucer shaped flowers.

‘Laura’ Very nice double white flowers blooms with a flush of new flowers in late summer. Height 24”

‘Summer Skies.’  Double violet-blue flowers with darker veins and sometimes with white centers.  24”.

sanguinium.  Profuse blooming plants that do well in sun or shade.  Very heat and drought tolerant.  These low, bushy perennials are very easy to grow and makes excellent groundcovers.

sanguinium, Bloody Cranesbill.  10-12"; purplish red flowers; good groundcover.

s. 'Album.’  10-12"; attractive white flowers; good groundcover.

s. ‘Elke.’  Unusual, stunning, fluorescent magenta-pink flowers with white centers and edges and deep purple veins.  Blooms for a long time in summer into fall.

s. ‘Max Frei.’  Deep red violet flowers June through Sept.; 15”.

s. ‘New Hampshire Purple.’  8-10”; everblooming attractive purple flowers; colorful fall foliage; excellent groundcover for sun or shade.

sanguinium var. striatum also know as 'Lancastriense.’  4-8"; pale pink flowers with darker veins May-October; very free-flowering.

s. ‘Vision Light Pink.’  Produces a stunning carpet of saucer shaped light pink flowers with red veins.

s. ‘Violet.’  Same as above with deep violet flowers.

Hybrid-Cultivars

‘Blue Sunrise.’  This incredibly long-bloomer takes its name from the orange and gold foliage colors it has in spring before producing silver-blue flowers which continue to bloom till frost. Compact habit.  Grow in full sun to part shade.  Grows 18 inches tall and wide.

‘Johnson’s Blue’ Large, simple, pure blue flowers. Mid-green foliage deeply divided into narrow sections. An excellent and very popular cultivar. Height 18”.

‘Orkney Cherry.’  A new bronze foliage Geranium with bright pink flowers continuously from June-Sept.  10”.  Sun to part shade.

‘Perfect Storm.’  A storm of small, magenta pink blossoms with a black center and black veins are produced atop low, spreading mounds of velvety grey-green foliage in summer.  Reaches 12in tall and wide.  Blooms late spring through early summer.

‘Rozanne.’  It's the Geranium of the Millennium according famed plantsman Adrian Bloom! Its large single violet-blue flowers with white centers, appear from June until the first frosts. A combination of a long flowering period and vigorous yet compact habit makes Geranium x 'Rozanne' especially versatile for growing in borders, patio containers or even hanging baskets growing to a height of 16” and 24” wide.

‘Sandrine’ Large deep-purple flowers with black centers. New foliage emerges bright yellow-green making a string contrast behind the flowers. Height 30”

‘Shocking Blue.’  An improved ‘Johnson’s Blue’ and some say even better than ‘Rozanne’.  Bright blue flowers with darker veins and white center appear spring through fall.  12”.

‘Sweet Heidi.’  Brilliant tricolor blossoms with blue-purple petals that have a pink ring surrounding the white eye, are perpetually produced all summer.  Sprawling habit.  Grows to 12”.

‘Tiny Monster.’  Purple-violet flowers bloom in summer.  Attractive mounded foliage. Quickly spreading habit.  Great groundcover. Height 10-12”.

GEUM, Avens.  Sun/partial shade; blooms late spring to early summer.

flora plena ‘Blazing Sunset.’  Fully double, scarlet red flowers up to 50% larger than other varieties are produced all summer long.  Lovely in borders, cottage gardens and in fresh bouquets.  Grows 24”.

‘Double Bloody Mary.’  Clusters of large, double burgundy red flowers in summer.  18”.

‘Eos’ This unique gold-foliaged Geum creates a stunning display even before the dark burnt orange flowers are in bloom. Height 14”

‘Flames of Passion’ Upward-facing, semi-double, red flowers are long blooming. Height 20”

 ‘Totally Tangerine’ Extra large, warm yellow-orange flowers bloom over an extended period– from May until August. Does best in moist, well-drained soil. Height 30”.

GLOBULARIA cordifolia, Leather Leaf Powder Puff.  Cherished for its tight, 1”-tall blue-green carpet of evergreen leaves and its hundreds of  fluffy light blue powder-puff flowers in late spring.   Perfect for edging pathways and in between stepping stones.   Easy to grow and very tolerant of dry conditions.  Native to southern Europe.   Gows 4” tall and 15” wide. 

GYPSOPHILA, Baby's Breath.  Sun; blooms in summer; excellent cut and dried flower; cut back spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

paniculata 'Flamingo’ Clouds of large double pale pink flowers. Drought tolerant. Makes a great cut flowers. Height 13-17”

p. ‘Pink Fairy.’  18"; clear, light pink double flowers; long blooming.

p.‘Vietties Dwarf.  Long blooming white flowers; only 15” tall.

repens 'Alba.’  4-12"; white flowers from late spring to frost; finest trailing plant for rock garden.

repens 'Rosea.’  4-12"; pink flowers from late spring to frost; finest trailing plant for rock garden.

silenoides.  Clusters of bright white flowers in summer on gray foliage.  Grows 10-12”.

‘Bristol Fairy.’  2-3’; large panicles of double white flowers in early summer; repeat bloomer.

'Silver Carpet.’  White flowers over variegated white and green leaves.  This variety is nice and short and does well in perennial borders and in containers.  18".

Perennial Common Name Cross Reference Guide