Whether flowering perennials or shrubs, hardy varieties lend color, fragrance and style to landscapes and gardens – especially following a long, cold winter. We’re kicking off the growing season by highlighting a few of our favorite repeat bloomers at Loma Vista Nursery.
National Beauty Azalea (Rhododendron x ‘National Beauty’)
National Beauty Azalea
Attracts: Butterflies, hummingbirds
Characteristics: Abundant, brightly colored flowers with ruffled petals
Flower Shade: Pink
Foliage Shade: Deep green
Habit: Low, spreading
Light Requirement: Partial shade to full sun
Maintenance: Mulch, prune after flowering, use slow-release acid-loving fertilizer
Mature Height & width: 3- to 4-feet
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Resists: Disease
Tolerates: Cold-hardy, light variances
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
‘Little Goldstar’ Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida)
‘Little Goldstar’ Black-Eyed Susan
Attracts: Bees, birds, butterflies
Characteristics: Showy and long-blooming star-shaped flowers
Flower Shade: Golden yellow
Foliage Shade: Green to dark green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirement: Part sun to sun
Maintenance: Plant in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
Mature Height & Spread: About 1 foot
Plant Type: Flowering perennial
Resists: Heat and humidity; deer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10
Chicago Apache Daylily (Hemerocallis x ‘Chicago Apache’)
Chicago Apache Daylily
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Characteristics: Showy appearance with large flowers
Flower Shade: Scarlet-red flowers have ruffled edges and yellow throats
Foliage Shade: Green
Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Light Requirement: Partial shade to full sun
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom
Mature Height: 2 feet; 2½ feet in flower
Mature Spread: 1½ to 2 feet
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Resists: Deer, rabbits
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
‘American Gold Rush’ Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hybrid)
‘American Gold Rush’ Black-Eyed Susan
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Characteristics: Long-blooming, thin and hairy foliage
Flower Shade: Yellow
Foliage Shade: Green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirement: Sun or Shade
Maintenance: Easy, in average soil
Mature Height: About 2 feet
Mature Spread: About 3 feet
Plant Type: Perennial
Resists: Deer, rabbits
Tolerates: No signs of fungus in wet, humid conditions
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Super Ka-Pow™ Fuchsia (Phlox paniculata)
Super Ka-Pow™ Phlox
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Characteristics: Vibrant, super-sized, repeat blooms
Flower Shade: Pink – in shades of fuchsia, coral and lavender
Foliage Shade: Medium green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirement: Sun
Maintenance: Low maintenance, fertilize monthly
Mature Height: 1 to 2 feet
Mature Spread: 1 to 1½ feet
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Resists: Rabbits
Tolerates: Frost
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Learn More About Loma Vista Nursery’s Landscape Plants
Loma Vista Nursery grows a variety of trees, shrubs and perennial plants for Midwest independent garden centers, landscape contractors and wholesale distributors. Our staff members – all experts in the field – love helping people learn about plants and the healthy varieties we grow.
Spring ordering is underway for the trade industry! Review Loma Vista Nursery’s plant catalog for information and visit our website to learn about our values and best practices as a Midwest plant grower. For help with orders and plant-related questions, send an email to sales@lomavistanursery.com or call (785) 229-7200.
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