THE ROGERS PARK GARDEN GROUP

Plant Forum

Meeting: June  24, 2008 / Garden Meander

Plants Introduced:   8

  Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
  Peter's hands
  Coral Bells, Huechera
  Japanese Maple
  Purple-leaf Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis
  Hollyhock, Alcea
  Spiderwort, Tradescantia
  Sedum seiboldii

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Common Name:    Yarrow
Scientific Name:    
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       Herbaceous perennial, rhizomitous
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    early/mid June
Time to prune:    deadhead, to the ground in winter
Height:     
Cultural notes & comments:

The plant commonly flowers from May through June, and is a frequent component in butterfly gardens. Common yarrow is frequently found in the mildly disturbed soil of grasslands and open forests. Active growth occurs in the spring.

Common yarrow responds best to soil that is poorly developed and well drained. The plant has a relatively short life, but may be prolonged by dividing the plant every other year, and planting 12 to 18 inches apart. Common yarrow is a weedy species and can become invasive. It may suffer from mildew or root rot if not planted in well-drained soil.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achillea_millefolium

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ACMI2

Brought in by:     Triangle Park / by registration tables

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Common Name:    Peter's hands, deadheading onions
Scientific Name:    
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       bulb
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    mid June
Time to prune:    deadhead / harvest in?
Height:     up to 36
Cultural notes & comments:

References:

Brought in by:    Community Gardens by Triangle Park

Common Name:    Coral Bells
Scientific Name:    Huechera sanguinea
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       Herbaceous perennial
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    mid June
Time to prune:    deadhead as needed, leaf removal after hard frost?
Height:     flowers 30, leaves 10
Cultural notes & comments:

References:

Brought in by:    Mike & Mary Connolly, Juneway Terrace
 

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Common Name:    Japanese Maple
Scientific Name:    Acer japonicum
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       small tree
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    April, fruiting May/June
Time to prune:    
Height:     
Cultural notes & comments:

References: 

Brought in by:    Beata Welsh and David Phillips / Juneway Terrace

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Common Name:    Purple-leafed Eastern Redbud
Scientific Name:    Cercis canadensis cv
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       Tree
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    early May
Time to prune:    small stems anytime, large pruning, Jan/Feb
Height:     
Cultural notes & comments:

References: 

Brought in by:    Sharon Kozak and Larry Tobiasz / Juneway Terrace

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Common Name:    Hollyhock
Scientific Name:    Alcea
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       Herbaceous perennial
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    late June
Time to prune:    deadhead as needed, to ground in early winter
Height:     3' to 6'
Cultural notes & comments:

References:

Brought in by:    Katy Dolan and Earl Manesky / Juneway Terrace

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Common Name:    Spiderwort
Scientific Name:    Tradescantia andersonii
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       Herbaceous perennial
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    mid/late June
Time to prune:    deadhead as needed, to ground in early winter
Height:     
Cultural notes & comments:

References:

Brought in by:    Dennis LoBue & Darwin Corrin / Juneway Terrace

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Common Name:    Sedum
Scientific Name:    Sedum seiboldii
Grown in Rogers Park?    Yes
Habit:       Herbaceous perennial
Hardy:     Yes
Month(s) in bloom:    
Time to prune:    
Height:     
Cultural notes & comments:

References:

Brought in by:    1500 Juneway Terrace

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