Muhlenbergia
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri (38 cells)
This grass is a heat-loving Texas native. Fine blue-green leaf blades create a stunning mound that supports thick, white plumes that emerge in September. Production Location:...
Aralia
Aralia Sun King (38 cells)
- Cell Size: 38 cell tray. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 8.54
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 0.6-0.9
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at very low levels of 50-75 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Leaf spots, rusts
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
SKU:4509
Description
Cultural Information
Description
2020 Perennial Plant of the Year. Vigorous shrubby clumps of heart-shaped compound leaves, butter-yellow in dappled sun, chartreuse/lime in shadier spots. White flower spikes in late summer, followed by ornamental purple berries.
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 38 plants
Common Name: Spikenard
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Mature Height: 48 inches
Foliage Color: Gold
Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade";
Cultural Information
- Cell Size: 38 cell tray. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 8.54
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 0.6-0.9
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at very low levels of 50-75 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Leaf spots, rusts
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
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Aralia Tag
Aralia Sun King 1 Tag
Individual sturdy plastic, color plant tags. Plant name pictured on front with growing information on reverse. 6" x 2"