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Tiffany Oakley, BCHS studentMrs. Knight
In partial fulfillment of Honors E/E Science11 May, 2007
“Wildflowers to Wings” – The Garden Plan
Delosperma Cooperi
USDA GROWING ZONES: 5 to 11
FLOWER COLOR:vermillion, magenta or pink
flowers
REGIONS: North Carolina Regions
Piedmont, Coastal Plain RAIN: good in areas with Mediterranean climates
BLOOM TIME: July thru September
SUN REQUIREMENTS: sun to light-shade
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: well-drained
MOISTURE: thrives well in very hot, dry temps.
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 6 to 7 inches; spread of
24 inches
SPACING SUGGESTION: 16 to 24 inches apart
ATTRACTS…various types of wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mesembryanthemum cooperi
Salvia Blue Hill
USDA GROWING ZONES: 4 - 10
FLOWER COLOR: true blue flower spikes
REGIONS: Southern
RAIN: doesn’t need much
BLOOM TIME: June to August/ Late Spring, Early
summer to Late Summer, Early Fall
SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: normal, sandy
MOISTURE: moist-dry
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 60 cm
SPACING SUGGESTION: 16” apart
ATTRACTS… is a magnet for butterflies, bees and
hummingbirds and is deer-resistant.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Salvia nemorosa 'Blauhugel'
Dianthus Firestar
USDA GROWING ZONES: Zones 5 to 9
FLOWER COLOR: Bright-red in Spring; Bright-red
in Summer
REGIONS: mostly from Europe and Asia
RAIN: is most well adapted to the hot & humid
southern-summers.
BLOOM TIME: May and early June, a light shearing
may produce additional bloom through mid
summer SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: well-drained soil with a
pH close to neutral
MOISTURE:
HEIGHT AT MATURITY:: 8"
SPACING SUGGESTION: 8-12"
ATTRACTS… butterflies and other wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dianthus 'Firestar'
Gaura Passionate Blush
USDA GROWING ZONES: 7
FLOWER COLOR: Dark pink buds open to
medium pink flowers. Long flowering.
REGIONS: excellent for landscaping in the south,
and in colder regions, its fast-growing habit makes it
a good choice for beds and containers.
RAIN: does not require much.
BLOOM TIME: main flushes during the warmer
months and spot flowering during winter months
SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: They tolerate a wide
range of soils from sandy to clay based although
performs best in well-drained, moist and fertile
soil
MOISTURE: will grow in hot, dry conditions,
however, mulching and occasional deep watering
during extended dry periods is recommended
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 18” tall at maturity.
Spreading to 20” wide.
SPACING SUGGESTION:
ATTRACTS…various types of wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gaura lindheimeri
Gaura White fountain
USDA GROWING ZONES: 6 - 9 S / 6 - 10 W FLOWER COLOR: Profuse inflorescence in thesummer of pink and white blooms. REGIONS: southernRAIN: not needed oftenBLOOM TIME: June-Aug SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained soil MOISTURE: Medium wet HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 18-24” in height SPACING SUGGESTION: 12-18" ATTRACTS… birds, humming birds, and butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Gaura lindheimeri
Sambucus Black Beauty
USDA GROWING ZONES: Zone 4-7, in zones 4and colder it can behave like a perennial in and dieback in the winter. Quickly grows to form a niceplant the following spring. FLOWER COLOR: Rich pink, with a lemony scent REGIONS: not specifiedRAIN: a lot not neededBLOOM TIME: Begins in late June SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun for best foliagecolor SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Best in moist soil althoughwill tolerant. Dry soils. Thrives under acid or alkalinesoils. MOISTURE: Moist soils but becomes more droughttolerant with maturity. HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 6 to 8 feet high and widewith age. Can be easily maintained as a smaller plantor trained into a small tree SPACING SUGGESTION:ATTRACTS… Dark purple berries in late summerattract songbirds and can be used to make wine SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'
Julia Child Rose
USDA GROWING ZONES: Hardy in Zones 5-9. FLOWER COLOR: Warm butter goldREGIONS: variousRAIN: not specifiedBLOOM TIME: June-Sept (Summer to fall )SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: well-drainedMOISTURE: somewhat dry; has excellent diseaseresistenceHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 3 ft. tall by3 ft. wide SPACING SUGGESTION: 3' ATTRACTS… different kinds of wildlifeSCIENTIFIC NAME: cv. WEKvossutono // in theFloribunda class
Pink Knockout Rose
USDA GROWING ZONES: 4 thru 9FLOWER COLOR: pinkREGIONS: southern RAIN: not specifiedBLOOM TIME: Late Spring / EarlySummer,Summer,Late Summer, Fall, SpringFlowers, Summer Flowers, Fall FlowersSUN REQUIREMENTS: Morning Sun /Afternoon Shade SOIL REQUIREMENTS:MOISTURE: Average, moist, well-drainedHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 3-4 FeetSPACING SUGGESTION: 3-4 FeetATTRACTS… ButterfliesHummingbirds,SongbirdsSCIENTIFIC NAME: Rosa 'Radcon'
Aurora Blue: Delphinium
USDA GROWING ZONES:
FLOWER COLOR: Aurora Blue
REGIONS: thrive in regions with relatively cool and
moist summers
RAIN: not specified
BLOOM TIME: May until first frost /late spring to
early summer
SUN REQUIREMENTS:. full sun to light shade
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Cool soil seems to
be an important factor in developing
sufficient plant size before flower induction
begins
MOISTURE: somewhat well-drained
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 90 - 160 cm
SPACING SUGGESTION: 2 feet apart
ATTRACTS… butterflies
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Delphinium elatum
Deep Purple: Delphinium
USDA GROWING ZONES: FLOWER COLOR: Deep PurpleREGIONS: thrive in regions with relativelycool and moist summers RAIN: not specifiedBLOOM TIME: May until first frost SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sun to lightshade SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Cool soilseems to be an important factor indeveloping sufficient plant size before flowerinduction begins. MOISTURE: somewhat well-drainedHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 90 - 160 cm SPACING SUGGESTION: 2 feet apartATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Delphinium elatum
Lavendar: Delphinium
USDA GROWING ZONES: FLOWER COLOR: LavendarREGIONS: thrive in regions with relativelycool and moist summersRAIN: not specifiedBLOOM TIME: May until first frost SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sun to light shadeSOIL REQUIREMENTS: Cool soilseems to be an important factor indeveloping sufficient plant size before flowerinduction begins. MOISTURE:HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 90 - 160 cm SPACING SUGGESTION: 2 feet apartATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Delphinium elatum
Light Blue: Delphinium
USDA GROWING ZONES: FLOWER COLOR: Light BlueREGIONS:thrive in regions with relatively cool andmoist summersRAIN: not specifiedBLOOM TIME: May until first frost SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sun to light shade SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Cool soilseems to be an important factor indeveloping sufficient plant size before flowerinduction begins. MOISTURE: somewhat well-drainedHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 90 - 160 cm SPACING SUGGESTION: 2 feet apartATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Delphinium elatum
Coreopsis Tequila sunrise
USDA GROWING ZONES: 5 to 9
FLOWER COLOR: yellow
REGIONS: Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with
good drainage.
RAIN: low-maintenance, does not require much rain
BLOOM TIME: May - August
SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: well-drained
MOISTURE: dry to medium wet
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 1 to 1.5 feet
SPACING SUGGESTION: 1 to 1.5 feet
ATTRACTS… Butterflies
SCIENTIFIC NAME: hybrid coreopsis (C. lanceolata
x C. grandiflora)
Lavandula Munstead, sweet lavender
USDA GROWING ZONES: 5-9FLOWER COLOR: lavenderREGIONS: rocky regionsRAIN: not specifiedBLOOM TIME: Late Spring, Early summer to LateSummer, Early Fall SUN REQUIREMENTS: fullsunSOIL REQUIREMENTS: Normal, sandyMOISTURE:HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 12-24" x 12-18“SPACING SUGGESTION: Plant 20" apart ATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: heterophylla
Sage pineapple
USDA GROWING ZONES: 8 -11FLOWER COLOR: Pink, RedREGIONS: various regions from Alabama, all theway to Wisconsin. ((specific: has been seen growingin Charlotte, NC))RAIN:BLOOM TIME: Mid Spring, Late Fall/EarlyWinterSUN REQUIREMENTS: Full SunSOIL REQUIREMENTS: Soil pHrequirements…6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)MOISTURE: water regularly, but do not overwaterHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) SPACING SUGGESTION: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)ATTRACTS… is attractive to bees,butterflies and/or birdsSCIENTIFIC NAME: Salvia elegans
Santolina Green
USDA GROWING ZONES: 7-10 FLOWER COLOR: yellowsREGIONS: Southern Europe / temperate regionsRAIN: Semi-Arid to Normal BLOOM TIME: The green lavender cotton hasyellow 0.5 inch in diameter (1 cm) flowers insummer, they are followed by a brown pod. They areoften rare on plants that have been sheared. SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Sand to Some Clay MOISTURE: Low water usage when established,water every couple of weeks in summer in Phoenix.Needs good drainage. HEIGHT AT MATURITY: Height: 0 ft. to 2 ft. SPACING SUGGESTION:ATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Santolina virens
Santolina Grey lemon queen
USDA GROWING ZONES: Perennialin Zones 6-11 FLOWER COLOR: yellow, greyREGIONS: native of Morocco & Spain RAIN: Average Water Needs; Waterregularly; do not overwater BLOOM TIME: July to August SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Grows best in sandy orloam soils; avoid clay . It will always do best indry calcareous or alkaline soil, MOISTURE: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline,Dry, SandyHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 50cm /2 Feet SPACING SUGGESTION: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) ATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Santolina Chamecyparissus
Rosemary: Tuscan blue
USDA GROWING ZONES: USDA Zones 8-10
FLOWER COLOR: Tiny, clear-blue tubular flowers
REGIONS: not specified
RAIN: Once established needs only occasional water.
BLOOM TIME: Spring through summer.
SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: tolerates poor soil, (not
much moisture needed)
MOISTURE: Low
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 6 feet tall, 2 to 4 feet
wide
SPACING SUGGESTION: 1-2ft
ATTRACTS…wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rosmarinus officinalis
'Tuscan Blue'
Parsley curled
USDA GROWING ZONES: Perennialin Zones 5-11 FLOWER COLOR: Parsley curled has brightgreen curly foliage. Small yellowish-greenflowers are produced in summer.REGIONS: dry areasRAIN: not much requiredBLOOM TIME:SUN REQUIREMENTS: Biennial,Full Sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well drainedsoilMOISTURE: moist soil with a neutral to acidic pHlevel HEIGHT AT MATURITY: most grow between10-12" tall. SPACING SUGGESTION: 15" (40cm)ATTRACTS… Culinary, Medicinal,Attracts Beneficial Insects when in flower SCIENTIFIC NAME: Petroselinum crispum
Thyme Elfin
USDA GROWING ZONES: Zone 5FLOWER COLOR: green/ produces pinkblooms in the summertime REGIONS: various/not specifiedRAIN: every so often needs waterBLOOM TIME:SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: do best in light, dry,well-drained soil / loose, well-drainedsoil. MOISTURE: is water-conserving, and does notrequire muchHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 0 - 1 ft SPACING SUGGESTION: 6-12“(15-30cm)ATTRACTS… wildlife, and is used for ground cover (usually)SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thymus vulgaris
Monarda (Bee Balm)
USDA GROWING ZONES: 4b to 10a FLOWER COLOR: vibrant red, white, purple, andlavender REGIONS: not specifiedRAIN: not much neededBLOOM TIME: July - August / Early summer,Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun to partialshade SOIL REQUIREMENTS: This plant toleratesoccasional wetness and will grow in moist soilbut prefers well-drained soil with a pH of neutral MOISTURE: moist to occasionally dry HEIGHT AT MATURITY: up to 4 ft SPACING SUGGESTION: 18" to 24" ATTRACTS… bees along with hummingbirds andother pollinators. These plants also serve as abutterfly nectar source SCIENTIFIC NAME: Monarda
Dill fern leaf dwarf
USDA GROWING ZONES: Annual. Notapplicable. FLOWER COLOR: dark green leaves REGIONS: naturalized in North AmericaRAIN: not much neededBLOOM TIME: during the summerSUN REQUIREMENTS: Full SunSOIL REQUIREMENTS:MOISTURE: well-drained, moderately rich,moist soil with a pH of 6.0 in full sun HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 18’’ SPACING SUGGESTION: 18’’ ATTRACTS… many beneficial insects thatprey on aphids. It is also a favorite of the blackswallowtail caterpillar. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anethum graveolens
Ivy Gold Child
USDA GROWING ZONES: Zone 5-9. FLOWER COLOR: Attractive leaves withcreamy yellow margins and gray green centers. REGIONS: This plant has been said to grow in thefollowing regions: Clayton, CaliforniaClifton, ColoradoRAIN: Average Water Needs; Water regularly;do not over waterBLOOM TIME: Mid SpringLate Spring/Early SummerMid Summer SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun to partshade. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Soil pH requirements:6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) MOISTURE: Keep evenly moist and welldrained. HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 4 to 6 inches SPACING SUGGESTION: spacing 6" - 10". ATTRACTS… it doesn’t really attractanythingSCIENTIFIC NAME: Hedera helix
Ivy Mini Glacier
USDA GROWING ZONES: Zone 5-9.
FLOWER COLOR: silvery green and cream
ivy
REGIONS: various
RAIN: Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
BLOOM TIME: Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun to part
shade.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
MOISTURE: Keep evenly moist and well
drained.
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 6 to 8 in. high, spreading
to 15 ft. or more
SPACING SUGGESTION: 12"
ATTRACTS… does not really attract much
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hedera helix 'Glacier'
Snow white
USDA GROWING ZONES: 4-8
FLOWER COLOR: white
REGIONS: various
RAIN: does not require excessive watering
BLOOM TIME: summer/ Mid to late
season
SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
MOISTURE: medium wet
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 3 ft
SPACING SUGGESTION: 18-36 in
ATTRACTS… various wildlife/birds, hummingbirds,
butterflies, etc.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phlox paniculata Snow White
Raspberry Wine
USDA GROWING ZONES: 3 through 9
FLOWER COLOR: red
REGIONS: north american
RAIN: not much needed
BLOOM TIME: mid summer, late summer
SUN REQUIREMENTS: needs to be planted in full
sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: normal,
sandy, clay
MOISTURE:
HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 24 inches
SPACING SUGGESTION: plant
spread of 24-36”
ATTRACTS… different types of wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Monarda didyma
Jacob’s Kline
USDA GROWING ZONES: USDA Zones 3-9FLOWER COLOR: scarlet redtubular flowers REGIONS: variousRAIN: not much needed after growthBLOOM TIME: blossom fromJune to September SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun to Partial Sun SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Keepsurface of soil moist, butnot soggy. MOISTURE: mediumHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 3 to 4 feettall SPACING SUGGESTION: 36-48Inches ATTRACTS…butterflies, hummingbirds, and otherwildlife.SCIENTIFIC NAME: Monardadidyma 'Jacob Cline'
Cranesbill
USDA GROWING ZONES: 3 - 8FLOWER COLOR: Reddishpurple to pale pinkflowers REGIONS: Deciduous areas and various regionsRAIN: not much requiredBLOOM TIME: mid-spring and summer SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun, partial sun,partial shade SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Can grow in moist soils,but prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils with aneutral pH. This plant is sensitive to humidity. MOISTURE:HEIGHT AT MATURITY: : 12 to 18 inches SPACING SUGGESTION: spread of 18 inches ATTRACTS… wildlifeSCIENTIFIC NAME: Geraniumsanguineum
Butterfly weed – Asclepius tuberose
USDA GROWING ZONES: 3 - 9FLOWER COLOR: orangeREGIONS: From NewEngland to Florida RAIN: Dry to medium wet(occasional)BLOOM TIME: June to September SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full SunSOIL REQUIREMENTS: Dry, or well-drained SoilMOISTURE:HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 1-2 feet SPACING SUGGESTION: 1 to1.5 feet ATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Asclepius tuberose
Echinacea Ruby star
USDA GROWING ZONES: 3 to 8 FLOWER COLOR:Carmine red topurple rays and bronzebrown cone REGIONS: variousRAIN: not much neededBLOOM TIME: June - August SUN REQUIREMENTS: Full sun topart shade SOIL REQUIREMENTS: well-drainedsoils MOISTURE: dry to mediummoisture HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 2 to 3 feetSPACING SUGGESTION: 2 to 3 feet ATTRACTS…birds and butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinaceapurpurea 'Rubinstern'
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Butterfly Bush
USDA GROWING ZONES: 5-9FLOWER COLOR: can be purple, pink, white, orred, and they usually have an orange "throat" in thecenter REGIONS: not specifiedRAIN: not much moisture neededBLOOM TIME: during summerSUN REQUIREMENTS: full sunSOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained; arerelatively drought-tolerant.MOISTURE: Widely adaptable HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 6'-12' SPACING SUGGESTION: 5-7ATTRACTS… butterfliesSCIENTIFIC NAME: Buddleia davidii
***Side note: comes in various colors
Prairie blazing star
USDA GROWING ZONES: 3-9FLOWER COLOR: Violet/Lavender, PurpleREGIONS: scattered countiesof Illinois; it is lesscommon in western andsouthern areas of thestate RAIN: not much neededBLOOM TIME: from July untilfrost SUN REQUIREMENTS: full sunSOIL REQUIREMENTS: a rich loamor clay loam, and cancontain rocky material MOISTURE: moist to mesic conditionsHEIGHT AT MATURITY: 5ftSPACING SUGGESTION: 12 to 24Inches ATTRACTS… honeybees, bumblebees, LittleCarpenter bees, Miner bees, and large Leaf-Cuttingbees. Butterfly visitors include Monarchs,Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, Sulfurs, Whites, andothers. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Liatris pycnostrachya
New England AsterUSDA GROWING ZONES: 3-9FLOWER COLOR: rosy-lilac todeep purple flowershave distinct yellowcenters found clusteredat the end of branchingstems. REGIONS: various/not specifiedRAIN: not much required/occasional neededBLOOM TIME: August thru OctoberSUN REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun, Sun to Partial
Shade/Light Shade SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Soil pH requirements:5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline MOISTURE: Average WaterNeeds; Water regularly;do not overwater HEIGHT AT MATURITY: 2-6 ftSPACING SUGGESTION: 36-48 in.(90-120 cm) ATTRACTS…SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aster novae-angliae(Asteraceae)
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