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  • Rhodanthemum
  • Rudbeckia
    • laciniata   CAG00567

      (Cutleaf coneflower)
      Rudbeckia laciniata
      $12.00earn 60 points

      An exuberant perennial from the American tall prairies at its very best in the dog days of summer when lesser plants are flagging. Lush mounds of deeply divided, dark green leaves steadily rise through the growing season to be finally topped at the end of summer by elegantly branched heads of long stemmed daisy-like flowers with a green central cone and down swept bright yellow petals. After several weeks of bloom, irreverent of dry heat so long as moisture is available, the petals fall and the attractive cone-like seed heads then remain on display until removed adding height and seasonal interest all winter if desired.

      Evergreen in Perth but colder regions may find it less so.

      Easily grown in any soil with lots of sun, unfazed by clay. Water availability during the growing period dictates height but considerable dryness is tolerated, more so after flowering.

      Self seeds well in over irrigated sites and the seedlings are typically more vigorous than old congested clumps which are probably best divided or even discarded after several years.

  • Ruta
    • chalepensis   CAG03011

      (Fringed Rue)
      $12.00earn 60 points

      An evergreen Mediterranean shrub, more drought loving and dense than Common Rue (R. graveolens) and with synchronous flowering. Forms a ground hugging mound of very blue glaucous, pleasantly pungent, ferny foliage smothered in spring by clusters of chartreuse flowers. An essential in the mediterranean gardeners palette, offering texture distinct from the blues found in Euphorbia, allowing for further harmonies.

      Cut back in late autumn as new growth commences, to keep it perfectly manicured, after having enjoyed the seedheads and form over summer.

      Easily grown in any reasonably well drained sunny soil. Irrigation is of little to no benefit.

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