Download Bulb Color Sheet - Merrimack County Conservation District

Merrimack County Conservation District
2017 Spring Bulb and Plant Sale
BULBS
Shell Pink Balloon Flower
Liverwort
Hardy Mix Gladiolus
Charming Beauty
Gladiolus
Snowy White Trillium
Arc de Triomphe Poppy
Dwarf Crested Iris
Pink Parfait Siberian Iris
Butter & Sugar Siberian
Iris
Concord Crush Siberian
Iris
Stella d'Oro Daylily
Catherine Woodbury Daylily
Spendens Tiger Lily
Oriental Solution Tiger Lily
"Max Frei" Crane's Bill
Boom Boom White Ball
Flowering Dahlia
Bahama Apricot Decorative
Dahlia
Blue Boy Decorative
Dahlia
Globe Thistle Echinops
Orange Princess Globe
Flower
John Creech Sedum
Claire Grace Monarda
(Bee Balm)
Pink Lace Mondarda (Bee
Balm)
Pine Knot Lenton Rose
"Lady in Red" Lady Fern
Upright Wild Ginger
(Saruma)
Pink Saucer Anemone
Blue Hill Sage
NH GROWN
NATIVE POTTED
PLANTS
Blue Ice Amsonia
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Bulbs and Descriptions
Shell Pink Balloon Flower blooms mid-late summer to 18-24". Full Sun,Partial Shade. Soft shell pink blooms with short violet veins on dark green foliage.
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Leave undisturbed after flowering.
Liverwort blooms spring to 4-6". Wildflower with cup-shaped flowers. Mottled three-lobed leaves appear after the blooms. Easy to grow. Moist but wellHardy Mix Gladiolus blooms summer to 12-18". Full Sun, Partial Shade. Mix of pink, white, orange and bi-colored flowers open in early summer. These
showy flowers make excellent cut flowers and add bold color to back borders. Deer resistant, this mix complements impatiens and zinnias.
Charming Beauty Gladiolus blooms spring to 12-48". Has fantastic bi-colored deep-pink flowers and are perfect to cut for summer bouquets. Suited for the
front of garden beds or in containers. Grow in moist, well-drained soil, Full sun. Easy to grow and are winter hardy. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds.
Snowy White Trillium blooms in spring from 12-14 inches. Native woodland wildflower with green leaves and a slightly ruffled snowy white flower that tinges
pink with age. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Naturalizes well in a woodland setting. Deer resistant and winter hardy.
Arc de Triumphe Poppy blooms late spring to early summer from 28-32 inches. Loose clumps of fuzzy foliage with numerous stalks of paper-like flowers.
Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Deer resistant. Winter hardy.
Dwarf Crested Iris blooms in spring from 6-9 inches. Colors range through various shades of blue through purple to white. Easy to grow in moist woodland
setting in part to full shade. Winter hardy and deer resistant,
Pink Parfait Siberian Iris blooms early summber from 24-28 inches. Unusual pink double blooms looking more like a rose than an iris. A "must have" for the
collector. Full Sun,Partial Shade. Easy to grow in moist but well-drained rich soil. Deer resistant and winter hardy.
Butter & Sugar Siberian Iris blooms early summer from 26-28 inches. Creamy white standards and pale buttery falls with greenish veins. Easy to grow in
moist but well-drained rich soil. Full Sun,Partial Shade. Dear resistant and winter hardy.
Concord Crush Siberian Iris blooms early summer from 24-28 inches. Double flowers in shades of blue with a tendency to curl for added beauty. Full
Sun,Partial Shade. Easy to grow in moist but well-drained rich soil. Deer resistant and winter hardy.
Stella d'Oro Daylily blooms early-mid summer, 14-16". Popular daylily, flowering for months. Fragrant, golden-yellow trumpet flowers. Excellent for massing,
edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs. Remove old foliage in late fall. Full Sun,Partial Shade. Easy to grow, gets better with age. Winter hardy.
Catherine Woodbury Daylily blooms mid summer, 30-36". Forms dense clumps of grassy foliage, with upright stems of trumpet flowers. Features large,
fragrant orchid pink & yellow blended flowers and a green throat. Plant dividing not required or several years, but are easily split apart in fall or early spring.
Remove old foliage in late fall. Full Sun, Partial Shade. Easy to grow perennial that will get better with age. Winter hardy.
Spendens Tiger Lily blooms summer from 26-40 inches. Slender stalks topped with a cluster of flowers. Plant in moist well-drained soil. Lilies prefer their
feet in the shade and their faces in the sun. Winter hardy.
Oriental Solution Tiger Lily blooms mid summer from 40-48 inches. Slender stalks topped with a cluster of large, exotic, fragrant flowers. Plant in moist welldrained soil. Lilies prefer their feet in the shade and their faces in the sun. Winter hardy.
Max Frei Crane's Bill blooms May to June from 6-9 inches in height. Ornamental palmate leaves, showy single flowers, and ease of cultivation. A version of
Geranium sanguineum with tight finely divided leaves. One of our choices for perennials that stand the test of time... rugged, hardy and durable.
Boom Boom White Ball Flowering Dahlia blooms summer, 36-48" in height. Produces large flowers, uniform in height, flower shape, and has strong, thick
stems. Makes superior cut flowers, lasting up to 5 days. Deer Resistant; Easy to Grow. Planting Instructions: 2" deep and 18 - 24" apart in well-drained soil.
Bahama Apricot Decorative Dahlia blooms summer/ fall from 40-48 inches in height. Upright stems support a favorite that blooms all summer long. Easy to
grow. Plant in moist fertile soil, full sun. Pinch excess buds/ deadhead for more and larger blooms, water well during growing season, especially when grown
Blue Boy Decorative Dahlia blooms summer to fall from 36-40 inches in height. Upright stems support a Dutch summer favorite that blooms all summer
long. Easy to grow. Plant in moist fertile soil in full sun. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Globe Thistle Echniops blooms mid summer from 42-46 inches in height. Full Sun. Silvery foliage that is deeply cut and shaped like lances. Appears as
foliage is prickly but underside are downy. Well drained. Once established it is tolerant of a wide range of soils, except wet ones.
Orange Princess Globe Flower blooms late spring-early summer, 18-24". Bursting in color late spring and early summer. Large double flowers in a glowing
golden-orange shade. Clumps may be easily divided in fall or early spring. Plant in constantly moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Winter hardy.
John Creech Sedum blooms in June, 2" in height. Excellent ground cover for sunny areas. Tough, vigorous, and drought tolerant with clustered, showy,
starry flowers. Full sun. Zones:4-9. Can be deadheaded after flowers fade to keep a neat appearance. One of our choices for perennials that stand the test of
Claire Grace Monarda blooms July-Aug, 30-36". Treasured garden herb, nectar provider, and showy ornamental. Bright spider-like flowers form impressive
massings. Extremely resistant to mildew, naturalizes well, and tolerates dry conditions. Cut to 1/2 height in May to stagger bloom. Native New England area
Pink Lace Monarda blooms July, 16" in height. Petite compact plant featuring lipstick pink blooms with dark purple centers. Beebalm is a traditional favourite
for the perennial border. Produces heads of pink flowers with purple centres in mid-late summer. Foliage is delightfully fragrant, and significantly more
resistant to powdery mildew than most older varieties. Easy to grow in rich, moisture retentive soil in full sun to partial shade. Deer resistant.
Pine Knot Lenten Rose blooms March to April to about 15 inches in height. The Helleborus varieties, one of the earliest to bllom, show long-lasting, nodding
flowers and evergreen foliage. This hybrid has a great range of flower hues from blue-purple to whites to pinks and yellows. One of our Wicked Ruggeds, a list
with our choices for perennials that stand the test of time... rugged, hardy and durable. Shade to partial shade.
Blue Ice Amsonia blooms late spring, 12-16". Flowers last for several weeks. Ideal for massing or growing near the front of a sunny border. Leaves turn
buttery gold in fall. Easy and carefree. Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant, attracts butterflies, winter
Lady in Red Lady Fern blooms all season, 24-36". Vibrant burgundy stems sharp contrast with green fronds. Easy to grow rich, moist, well-drained soil, part/
full shade. Terrific in containers, as ground cover or woodland gardens. Trim leaves to the ground in late fall or early spring. Easily divided in spring every 3-4
Upright Wild Ginger blooms May-September from 4-10"in height. A lovely woodland plant with soft, felted heart-shaped leaves and a progression of small
three petaled yellow flowers at the leaf axils from spring until fall. Closely related to the asarum.
Pink Saucer Anemone blooms June to September to 23-32 inches in height. This is one of the earliest summer-blooming anemones, with large rose pink
flowers. It is vigorous, well-branched, and does best in moist soils. Native to New England, nursery propagated, grown in New Hampshire.
Blue Hill Sage blooms June-Sept, 18-24" in height. Excellent for cutting. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant once established. Plants may be divided in early
spring or fall. Can be clipped back hard after blooming to rejuvenate the foliage. Attractive to both pollinators. Plant in average well-drained soil in full sun.