Panicum
Panicum virgatum (38 cells)
This native of the American tall grass prairie is a warm-season grower and maintenance free. Attractive yellow fall coloring. Tolerates a wide range of soil. 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
Related Plants
Matteuccia
Matteuccia struthiopteris (38 cells)
A big, showy shade-garden specimen. Tall, bright green sterile fronds surround cinnamon-brown fertile fronds. American native. Deer resistant. Tolerates sun if kept moist. Production...
Pennisetum
Pennisetum alopecuroides (38 cells)
Probably the most commonly used of the cold-hardy fountain grasses. Narrow green leaves form a soft, arching mound. Seed heads are green in summer, becoming golden brown in autumn, resembling large...
Osmunda
Osmunda cinnamomea (38 cells)
Green sterile fronds arch gracefully. Cinnamon-brown fertile fronds stand erect. A beautiful, impressive North American native species. Production Location: Florida Tray Size:...