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Lamium 'Anne Greenaway'

 

Lamium 'Ghost'

 

Lamium 'Orchid Frost'

 

Lamium 'Purple Dragon'

 

Lamium 'White Nancy'

 

Lathyrus

 

Leucanthemum 'Amelia'

 

Leucanthemum 'Becky'

 

Leucanthemum 'Broadway Lights'

 

Leucanthemum 'Crazy Daisy'

 

Leucanthemum 'Gold Rush'

 

Leucanthemum 'Snowcap'

 

Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'

 

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

 

Liatris spicata 'Kobold Original'

 

Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford'

 

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

 

Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Lantern'

 

Ligularia sten. 'Little  Rocket'

 

Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

 

Lilium 'Stargazer'

 

Linum 'Nanum Sapphire'

 

Liriope 'Big Blue'

 

Lobelia cardinalis

 

Lobelia Fan Scarlet

 

Lobelia  'Grape Knee-Hi'

 

Lobelia  'Golden Torch'

 

Lobelia 'Monet Moment'

 

Lobelia siphilitica

 

Lychnis 'Blood Red'

 

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aureus'

 

Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'

LAMIASTRUM, Yellow Archangel.  shade; vigorous groundcover

galeobdolan ‘Herman's Pride.’  8"; dark green leaves flecked with silver; yellow flowers.

galeobdolon ‘Silver Spangles.’  Green and silver leaves on this vigorous ground cover with yellow, hooded flowers and a semi-trailing habit.  Reaches 12 inches tall and wide.  Said to be better then ‘Herman’s Pride’.  Excellent to use in containers.  Easy to grow in part to full shade.

 

LAMIUM, Spotted Dead Nettle.  shade/part shade, blooms summer, good ground cover

maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway.’  This delightful new groundcover has exquisite foliage that is a blend of dark and pale green, chartreuse and silver.  Loose clusters of mauve flowers appear in late spring to early summer.  It spreads to about 18” by underground stolons rooting where stem nodes touch the ground.  Discovered by English plantsman, Bob Brown of Cotswold Gardens.  6-8”.  Shade to part shade.

m. ‘Beacon Silver.’  6"; foliage heavily dusted with silver; pink flowers; requires full shade.

m. ‘Cosmopolitan’.  Mini sport of ’Shell Pink’.  A petite, compact groundcover only 3 to 6 inches tall with very small, nearly all-silver leaves and light pink flowers in spring.  Reblooms in fall.  Good in containers.  Grow in part to full shade in moist to well drained soil.  Deer resistant.

m. ‘Golden Anniversary.’  Broad gold margin and narrow silver stripe distinguishes these leaves.  Mauve pink flowers in late spring on 10” plants.  Spreads to 40”.  Wonderful in containers.

m. ‘Ghost.’  This very large variety dwarfs other lamiums by comparison! Standing about a foot tall, the all-silver leaves create a billowy cloud of silver in the garden. The leaves measure a full 1.5 inches long compared to 1/2 to 3/4 inches long on other varieties.  Clusters of large, bright orchid purple flowers top the clump of silver foliage in mid to late spring.

m. ‘Orchid Frost.’  Trailing stems bearing shimmering silvery centers and scalloped blue green margins.  Showy and heavy blooming with orchid-pink flowers.

m. ‘Pink Pewter.’  creamy variegation, white on green leaves, and soft pink flowers.

m. ‘Purple Dragon.’  This exceptional new Lamium produces the largest deep purple snapdragon like flowers of any Lamium.  Arranged in larger denser terminal spikes, the flowers jump right out of their bright silvery foliage.

m.  ‘Red Nancy.’  flowers of rosy-pink over silver leaves and green edges.  6”.

m. ‘White Nancy.’  6"; white flowering form of  Beacon Silver.

 

LATHYRUS, Perennial Sweet Pea.  Sun to part shade.

latifolius ‘Pink Pearl.’  Showy sprays of light pink flowers bloom from June to September.  A vigorous grower, can reach 4-8’ in height.  Full sun to partial shade.

vernus12”; sturdy long lived clumping sweet pea with graceful foliage; carmine red to violet pea flowers; in spring; recommended.

 

LAVANDULA, LavenderSun; blooms June-August; fragrant silver foliage; blooms used for lavender sachet bags when dried.  Useful as low hedge plants, for dry banks or in rock gardens.  Prefers good drainage.  See Herbs for variety listing.

 

LEUCANTHEMUM (formerly Chrysanthemum),  Shasta Daisy.  Sun; excellent cut flower. 

vulgare, Ox-Eye Daisy.  2’; white blooms in early summer; vigorous; reseeds; wildflower introduced from Europe.

‘Amelia.’ Chicago Botanic Garden Honors ‘Amelia’ Daisy with 5 Star Excellent Rating.  In a seven year trial of 36 varieties of Shasta Daisies, Leucanthemum led by Richard Hawke of the Chicago Botanic Garden only two varieties ‘Amelia’ and ‘Becky’ received the top 5 Star Excellent rating.  ‘Amelia’ consistently produced the largest flowers of all varieties in the trial—a whopping 5” across.  Amelia’s other outstanding attributes include long and heavy flowering production of its pristine white blossoms with bright yellow centers, robust habit and healthy disposition.  Grows 40”.

‘Banana Cream.’  Lemon yellow to butter yellow flowers bloom prolifically all summer long.  Disease resistant. Height 15-18”.

‘Becky.’  36-42”; at last, a long lived daisy that holds up well in heat and humidity; single white flowers above shiny green foliage.  Long blooming.  Perennial Plant of the Year 2003.

‘Broadway Lights.’  Luminious deep yellow blossoms, slowly fade to lemon yellow, then pure white.  All colors can appear at the same time, creating a magical look. 

‘Cambodian Queen.’  Sometimes listed as Dendranthemum.  Pink daisies with yellow centers in fall.  18” tall and wide.

‘Crazy Daisy.’  No two blooms are alike on this frilled, quilled, twisted and just-for-fun shasta daisy.  2 1/2" fully double solid white petals around a small, buttery center.  Flowers in great abundance all summer.  24-28".

‘Goldrausch.’  Huge, unique white, fine petalled double flowers are layered with a center of golden petals.  Profuse blooming, compact plants only grow to 14”. 

‘Highland White Dream.’  Outstanding as ‘Becky’ yet with semi-double white flowers.  Exemplary garden performer.  2-2 1/1’.

‘Marconi.’  Long stemmed double daisies up to 6”.  Grows to 3’. 

‘Old Court.’  Very, narrow, white petals curl around a small yellow center.  Very floriferous.  Reblooms.  24”.  Very unusual and unique.

‘Phyllis Smith.’  Glossy, dark green leaves are topped by bright white shredded looking petals that surround a yolk colored center.  The flowers appear from early summer to early fall.  Height 24-26”.

‘Polaris.’  36-48"; enormous flowers up to 7" across; large plants.

Snow Cap.’  10-12"; dwarf habit; long lasting pure white flowers; an outstanding cultivar.

‘Snow Lady.’  8"; large white flowers summer until frost; spreads 15-18" in one year; excellent for pots; All America Selection Winner making it one of the best cut flowers.

‘Sunny Side Up.’  Large, semi-double white flowers in summer and fall.  12-15”.

‘Summer Snowball.’  Double white flowers, almost the size of tennis balls.  30”.

 

LEWISIA ‘Special Mixture.’  Evergreen, succulent rosettes that are free-flowering with white pink and red flowers.  Blooms in spring, re-blooming in August! Height 10”, spread 6”.

 

LIATRIS, Blazing Star/Gayfeather.  Sun/part shade; blooms July-September; excellent cut flower; tolerant of drought.

aspera, Rough or Eastern Blazing Star.  Missouri native that grows 2-3’ tall with fluffy, deep rosy lilac flowers in late summer and fall.  Wonderful cut flower.

microcephala ‘White Sprite.’  Many small white flowers bloom over a neat mound in late summer.  This jewel fits perfectly in many landscape situations.  Height 18”.

punctata.  Numerous pink flower spikes bloom mid to late summer.  Does very well in dry soils.  Native to western Missouri prairies. Height 12-36”, spread 18”.

pycnostachya3'; mauve flower spikes; drought tolerant; native prairie plant

spicata ‘Floristan White.’  36-48"; creamy white flower spikes

spicata ‘Kobold.’  18-24"; rosy violet-purple flower spikes; long blooming.

squarrosa, Earl’s Blazing Star/Colicroot/Scaly Blazing StarUnique, bright lilac button flowers appear in late summer over outrageous foliage.  Deep green, shiny, leathery foliage has unique and unusual texture!  24-30”.  Sun to part shade.  Native.

 

LIGULARIA, Ragwort/Golden Ray.  Shade/part shade, blooms in summer; prefer moist humus enriched soil; plants valued for their large, showy foliage; excellent accent plants for shade.

dentata ‘Britt Marie Crawford’:  deep dark glossy black chocolate-maroon leaf tops with dark purple on the undersides.  Deep orange yellow flowers in late summer make a captivating composition.

dentata ‘Desdemona.’  36-48"; bronzy-green leaves on upper side and purple underneath; orange daisy-like flowers.

dentate ‘Othello.’  4’; large purplish leaves with large daisy-like flowers.

hessi ‘Laternchen,’ ‘Little Lantern.’  A container-friendly dwarf cultivar, with large, conical heads of bright-yellow flowers which shine brightly above the clumps of long-stemmed, heart-shaped leaves.  20”.

japonica.  Dramatic plant contributes an architectural feeling and structure to the back of the border.  Huge dark green leaves are finely dissected and comprise a mound of foliage 4’x 4’.  Loose clusters of yellow-orange daisy like flowers top the clump on 6’ stems. Prefers moist soil in shade.

palmatiloba60”; large, deeply-cut dark green leaves with tall clusters of orange-yellow daisies; very rare; striking specimen.

przewalskii.  Yellow spikes of flowers bloom over deeply cut foliage. Height 4’, spread 3’.

p. ‘Dragon’s Breath.’  Showy black-stemmed scepters of fringed yellow blooms are in perfect scale to the plant. Deeply lobed leaves are darkly elegant. Looks exotic and tropical yet is undemanding. Height 13-31”.

stenocephala ‘Little Rocket.’  A shady garden, dwarf version of the beloved ‘The Rocket’.  Large, spikes of bright-yellow flowers float over large leaves.  For the bog garden or shady moist borders. This dwarf variety is also ideal for containers. Very effective alongside water.  20".

s. ‘The Rocket.’  5' plant with large, showy heart shaped leaves with toothed margins.  Large spikes of yellow flowers electrify the garden.

‘Granito’ Dark-green variegated leaves have serrated edges with curl over. Deep purple-red stems rise in late summer holding clusters of golden-yellow flowers. Height 24”

‘Osiris Café Noir.’  Deeply toothed, arrow-shaped leaves.  Foliage emerges dark, lightens to green with red veins in the summer and them becomes darker bronze-green in the fall.  Height 20”.

‘Osiris Fantaisie.’  Heart-shaped green leaves of a thick, rubbery texture.  Glossy burgundy undersides on the leaves and deep reddish-purple stems.  Golden yellow, daisy-like flowers appear on purple stems appear just above the foliage.  Reaches 2 feet tall and wide.  Grow with ample moisture and afternoon shade in rich soil.

‘Zepter’ Spikes of deep orange-yellow flowers are produced on sturdy black stems. Does well in moist areas with morning sun. Height can reach up to 6’. Rare Variety!

 

LILIUM, Garden Lily.  Sun/part shade; blooms summer;  excellent cut flower; flourish in full sun to light shade in well drained soil.  Many varieties are intensely fragrant.

‘Black Beauty.’   Numerous downward facing blood red flowers make this lily stand out in any garden. Very fragrant and long lasting. Height 60-72”.

‘Casa Blanca,’ Oriental Lily.  48”; spectacular 10” diameter clear white blooms; up to eight per stem in late summer; very fragrant and long-lasting; the best white Oriental.

‘Connecticut King’ Asiatic Lily.  Yellow suffused with gold flowers on tall stiff stems in summer.  3-4’.

‘Dizzy’, Oriental Lily.  Considered one of the best of all Oriental Bicolor Lilies!  It has a pure white background with deep maroon speckles and veins towards the middle of each petal.  30”.  Sun to part shade.

Enchantment,’ Asiatic Lily.  36” flower stalks holding large glowing orange-red flowers in summer, a very popular midseason variety.

‘Maru’ Red flowers with white edges. Glossy, dark green leaves. Height 16”

‘Mona Lisa,’ Oriental Lily.  Outward facing flowers with pinkish centers blended to white edges.  Heavy freckling in the center of the flowers.  18”.

‘Salmon Star’ Light salmon-pink flowers on a low-growing plant. Very floriferous. Height 20”

‘Stargazer,’ Oriental Lily.  28-36”; large magenta-red flowers with crisp white edges along the   petals; distinct upward facing flowers; blooms late summer; one of the most popular lilies in the world.

Tiny Series.  These naturally short, early blooming Asiatic lilies are perfect for the garden.  Plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall and flower in May and June.  They require no staking.  Colors include orange, red and white.  Grow in full sun to part shade. 

Turkscap Lily.  Reddish orange flowers top tall stems.  Grows 3-5’ and prefers light shade. 

 

Double Asiatic Lily.

‘Double Sensation.’  Huge double lavender red flowers with pure white streaks on the inner petals. Flowers June and July. Height 6”.

‘Elodie.’  Lush double layer of  candy pink petals. Pollen-free; makes great cut flowers without the messy pollen dust. Height 48”.

‘Fata Morgana.’  Bright yellow flowers with five to seven blooms on each stem. Pollen free. Height 48”.

‘Sphinx.’  Exotic double lily of a vibrant red-orange with distinct pure white stripes on the inner petals. Pollen free. Height 24-36”.

 

LIMONIUM, German Statice.  Sun; excellent cut and dried flower.

tataricumSilvery white sprays to 20” in summer.

 

LINUM, Flax.  Sun/partial shade; blooms in summer;  feathery green foliage; needs good

drainage.

perenne ‘Lewisii.’  24”; blue flowers all summer.

p. ‘Nanum Sapphire.’  Brilliant blue flowers on well-branched stems in late spring and summer.  10” tall and wide.

 

LINARIA purpurea, Toadflax.  Showy, slender spikes of small pink or purple snapdragon-like

flowers over a long period.  Attractive, gray-green narrow foliage to 3’.

 

LIRIOPE, Monkey Grass/Lilyturf.  Sun/part shade/full shade; flowers late summer into fall; excellent groundcover; mow in spring to encourage new growth.

muscari ‘Big Blue.’ 18”; tufted narrow evergreen foliage; deep violet flowers.

m. ‘Samantha.’  She’s Pink!  A pink flowering liriope, providing all the other easy-going and abundant, landscape-problem solving attributes of hardy liriope.  Reaches 12 to 15 inches tall and wide.  Easy to grow full sun to shade, in any soil type. For faster establishment, provide water the first season.

m. ‘Variegata.’  12"; lavender flowers; green leaves with white variegation.

m. ‘Monroe White.’  12"; white flowers; prefers shade.

m. ‘Okina.’  A super find from the Kowaguchi area in Japan.  Very unusual paper white leaf blades that develop green tips.  Beautiful lilac-purple flower spikes.

m. ‘Majestic.’  18”, strong grower.

spicatatufted evergreen foliage; fast spreading; 12”.

 

LITHODORA.  Summer blooming, low growing plants, prefers shade from hot afternoon sun.

diffusa ‘Grace Ward.’  Blooms with a flush of color early summer and continues with sprinkled blooms through-out the season.  Bright blue 1/2” flowers, dark green foliage and its low growing habit combine to make Star a great plant for the rock garden.  Prefers well drained soil.  Part shade.  Hardy to zone 6. 

diffusa ‘Star.’ Flowers are blue with the brilliant white edge resembling the look of a star.  Long blooming, April through June.  Rosemary like leaves.  Matures to 18” tall and spreads wider.  Grow in full sun in well drained acidic soil.

 

 

LOBELIA, Cardinal Flower.  Sun/partial shade; blooms July-Oct.  An excellent border plat for   moist locations.  Dense flower spikes.  A real hummingbird magnet.  Can grow in moist soil or water up to 5” deep.

cardinalis.  48”; many brilliant cardinal red small star-shaped flowers in late summer into fall; attractive dark green leaves; native.

c. ‘Elm Fire’ Striking bronze-mahogany foliage with bright scarlet flowers provide a wonderful contrast. Improved version of ‘Queen Victoria’ Excellent plant for soggy areas in sun. Height 36”

c. ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’  Brilliant red blooming stems appear in late June. Foliage olive-green and maroon. Very vigorous growth. Height 30-36”. Spread 24-30”.

c. 'Queen Victoria.’  2-3'; bright red flowers; best in moist areas.  Distinctive from the species in its vigor and flower output.  Mahogany-red stems and foliage

 

chinensis Chinese Lobelia.  Fast spreading groundcover that is very adaptable to many soil types.  Tiny narrow leaves and tiny lobelia shaped pink flowers in summer.  Reaches only 2 inches tall.  Will spread to 3 feet within one season.  Grow in full sun to light shade.  Hardy to zone 6.

 

gerardii ‘Vedrariensis.’  Spikes of clear, brilliant purple flowers; (flowering offshoots provide a long blooming period; excellent cut flowers - sometimes lasting 10 days; likes average to damp soil; blooms July-Sept.

 

siphiltica, Blue Cardinal Flower.  3’; dark blue spikes; stiffly erect plants.

 

‘Compliment Deep Red.’  Red butterfly-like flowers on bushy, compact plants that reach 18 to 24 inches.

‘Fan Deep Blue, Burgundy, Rose, Salmon or Scarlet.’  Sturdy upright stems of elegant, skirted flowers REBLOOM if deadheaded.  Luminous  jeweled-colored flowers attract hummingbirds in summer and fall.

‘Golden Torch.’  From July to Sept., brilliant scarlet flower top spectacular golden yellow foliage.  Grows 24”. 

‘Grape Knee .’  This Lobelia is a dwarf with deep, true-purple flowers and a prolonged bloom.  15”.

‘Monet Moment.’  Deep, dark pink flower spikes top luscious foliage in summer and fall. 

‘Rose Beacon.’  30”; a vivid rose color; the most sought after pink/rose Lobelia.

‘Ruby Slippers.’  This ruby garnet beauty glows in its velvety jewel-tones.  Longer blooming season than most Lobelias.  33”.

 

LUNARIA annua, Honesty, Money Plant, Silver Dollar.  Large, purple showy flowers.  Seed pods resembling silver dollar are excellent dried.  Biennial that reseeds well for years of plants.  3”.  Does well in sun and shade.  Great for a woodland area where it will naturalize.

 

LYCHNIS, Rose Campion, Maltese Cross.  Sun; blooms summer.  Performs well in a rich, moist soil with good drainage. 

arkwrightii.  Brilliant, orange-scarlet flowers measuring 1.5 inches across are produced in abundance beginning in early summer and lasting nearly 8 weeks.  Foliage has a purplish-bronze cast over the naturally dark green leaves.  Grows to 8 inches tall and spreads to 12 inches wide.  Grow in full sun in well drained soils.  Attracts hummingbirds.

chalcedonicda.  Dense heads of bright scarlet flowers on 2’ stems.

coronaria.  2-3’; white felted foliage sets off deep magenta flowers borne in absolute profusion in June and July; short lived but self-sowing.

coronaria ‘Gardener’s World.’  A vast improvement over the species with clusters of deep, rich red double flowers like small carnations.  The flower is larger, more refined in color, and sterile, hence not invasive.  Appreciates light shade in summer.  24-26”.

c. ‘Angel Blush.’  same as above only soft white with soft pink eye.

flos-cuculi, Ragged Robin.  Clusters of bright pink flowers appear in late spring into summer.  Each petal is deeply cut into 4 segments, resembling a ragged robin.  Grow in moist soil.  1’.

viscaria subsp atropurpurea.   Grass-like leaves make a neat rosette from which 12” stalks grow to produce a bouquet of dark purple red flowers in late spring and summer.

‘Blood Red.’  Deep red flowers bloom all spring. Great for a boarder, rock garden or for cutting. Height 3’, spread 2’.

 

LYSIMACHIA, Loosestrife.  Sun/part shade; bloom times vary.

atropurpurea.  Short spikes of burgundy-wine flowers over stems of silver green leaves.  26”.

clethroides, Old Gooseneck.  24-36"; spikes of white flowers July-August.  A fast spreading perennial that does well in tough conditions.  Tolerant of dry shade.  Can be invasive.

congestiflora.  Bell shaped yellow flowers with red centers bloom throughout summer into fall.

japonica ‘Minutissima.’  Super tight, evergreen foliage.  Yellow flower is triple the size of leaf.  1”.  Excellent groundcover that can tolerate foot traffic.  Sun or shade.

nummularia  ‘Aureus.’  Golden yellow leaves; creeper that is a good groundcover.  Grows anywhere in sun, shade, hot, dry or wet.  Can grow in most soil or water up to 2” deep..

punctata, Whorled Loosestrife.  Stiff erect stems form large bushy colonies of bright yellow flowers.  Blooms in summer.  Grows well in wet or dry soil.  Spreads rapidly.  24-30” tall.

punctata ‘Alexander,’ Variegated Yellow Loosestrife:  16"; spikes of bright yellow flowers over broad cream edged foliage.  New growth is suffused pink in spring and towers of flowers reward the owner in fall.  Can take partial shade.  Unusual and rare plant from the United Kingdom.

 

LYSIONOTUS, ‘Lady Lavender.’  Abundant clusters of white, slipper-shaped flowers with prominent lilac veins in the throat.  Easy and compact.  Height 12”.

 

LYTHRUM, Purple Loosestrife.  Sun/partial shade; blooms in summer; showy flowers on spike-like panicles; drought tolerant.

salicaria ‘Morden's Gleam.’  3'; deep rose pink flower spikes.

salicaria ‘Morden's Pink.’  3'; rose pink flower spikes.

virgatum ‘Purple Dwarf.’  :Loads of purple flower spikes on compact plants. 24”.

 

Perennial Common Name Cross Reference Guide