Group 2
Achillea 'Parker's Variety' (back left); Hemerocallis 'Tall Chief' (middle); Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' (front); Platycodon (back right)
ACHILLEA 'Parker's Variety' (Yarrow)
Tall, pure yellow, drought-tolerant perennial that grows in almost any soil and blooms all summer long. Foliage is ferny and fragrant. Great for drying, long-lasting in bouquets.
HEMEROCALLIS 'Tall Chief' (Daylily)
Tall, brick red daylily with good bud count for long blooming period. Mid-day shade helps preserve rich color. "Hemerocallis" is Greek for "beautiful for a day', which refers to the fact that each bud blooms for one day only. But many buds on many scapes means that these lovely, pest-free, easy culture plants are in bloom for quite a long time. They will grow in almost any soil, are reliably winter hardy, and form large clumps which you can divide after a few years for many more in your garden. A choice perennial.
RUDBECKIA 'Goldsturm' (Black-eyed Susans)
Tall yellow flowers with deep brown center, seems to bloom forever once started. Grows in average soil in partial shade to full sun. Virtually pest-free.
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower)
Tall, blue flowers that open from balloon-shaped blossoms. Strong stems, good for bouquets. Be careful of white liquid that oozes when you cut a stem--it will burn your eyes. Lovely flower that is virtually pest-free.