Faith in Bloom
Faith Town of Scott Cemetery
Perennials and Bulbs
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Lady’s Mantle is an old-fashioned flower still popular today for it’s velvety, cupped leaves that hold water droplets after a rain and the frothy sprays of dainty yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. Looks it best in moist soil. 18" Tall x 18" wide Full sun to Partial shade
Soft feathery foliage forms a compact silky cushion-like mound that contrasts especially well with dark leaved plants. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant. 10-12" tall x 12'18" wide Full sun
'Purple Dome' is a fall showstopper covering itself with deep purple, daisy-like flowers that persist until hard frost. It attracts butterflies. 2'tall x 2' wide Full sun
Though it's one of the oldest hybrids it is still considered to be one of the very best. Clusters of golden yellow flowers on aromatic, gray-green foliage. Heat tolerant. Popular cut flower and excellent to use for drying. 30-36" tall x wide Full sun
Allium Azureum, 'Blue of the Heaven' Bulbs - Circa 1830, it has 1 1/2" spheres of rare periwinkle blue flowers. They develop into large, impressive clumps over time. Height 18-24", Blooms early summer Full to part sun. Plant 4" deep and 4" apart.
Bulbs - Allium are deer and rodent resistant. They like well drained soil and good sunlight. their low growing foliage is best masked by other perennials that allow their unique blooms to appear magically suspended over the garden. 'Globemaster' is a 1971 hybrid that has huge long-lasting 10" globes of aster-violet flowers. 24-36" Tall Blooms in mid-summer Full to partial sunlight.
Bulbs - Allium are deer and rodent resistant. They like well drained soil and good sunlight. their low growing foliage is best masked by other perennials that allow their unique blooms to appear magically suspended over the garden. This essential variety has 4-5" globe-like clusters of star-shaped violet-purple florets. Height 24 to 30", blooms in late spring, full to partial sunlight.
Cornflower blue Perennial Bachelor's Button attracts butterflies to the garden. Cut back to within six inches of the ground after the first flush of flowers and it will reward you with repeat blooms. Height 24", full sun, deer resistant.
The first to bloom in the early spring, blooming even through the snow! 'Flower Record' - violet with a darker base. 'King of the Striped' - violet with paler stripes and a darker base. Deer resistant, 5" tall Plant bulbs in the fall, 5" deep and 4" apart
Bright yellow bracts in spring over a perfect cushion of green leaves, especially nice paired with spring flowering bulbs. Trimming back halfway in early summer will keep it bushy and compact. 12-18"tall x 18-24" wide Full sun
Height - 36" Bloom Time - Summer Full to partial sunlight. Extremely long-blooming heirloom daylily!
Given to me by a friend who had forgotten the name of the cultivar. Daylilies are extremely hardy and easy to grow. 24-30" tall and wide Full sun to part shade
This is a popular Daylily forms a dense clump of grassy green foliage, with upright stems of golden-yellow trumpet flowers. Repeat bloomer. Compact habit. Blooms early summer 2'tall x 2' wide Full to part sun.
Hardy Geranium also known as cranesbill. Flowers attract butterflies over a long season from late spring to mid-summer often with a flush of blooms in the fall. Lacy green foliage stays neat all season and turns orange in fall. 10-12" tall x 12-18" wide. Full to part sun
Miscanthus sinensis 'Puparescens' Green foliage turns orange-red in fall topped with silvery-white plumes. Height 4-5' Deer resistant
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' Elegantly shaped grass stands through the winter. Height 4-6' x 3-6'wide Full sun Late to emerge in spring and late to bloom. With our short season it typically does not flower but the ends of the leaves curl pleasingly adding wonderful winter interest. Let the grass stand through the winter to protect the crown. Cut to the ground in early spring.
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam' This erect grass emerges with green and white leaves distinguishing it from it's brother 'Karl Foerster'. Sterile seeds attract birds but will not spread unwanted seedlings. Height 3-5' tall x 1-2'wide Full sun Emerges early in the spring and blooms early. Cut down the grass in early spring, usually by mid-April.
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster Compact erect grass emerges early in the spring. The wheat like seed heads appear in early summer and last all season long. Will not reseed. 5' tall x 2' wide Full sun Cut down to the ground in early spring before new growth begins.
Red tipped leave in early summer turn to burgundy by autumn In early summer, its leaf blades are tipped in red, and by autumn, the entire leaf is a rich burgundy color, topped by airy red-pink plumes. 4' tall x 2-3' wide Full sun to part shade Moist to average soil.
This exciting new variety adds a colorful accent to your garden beds. Grown for it's foliage interest. It gives great color in the fall garden since it persists until late in the season. Deer resistant. Height 12", Shade to full sun.
Grown for it's foliage which is an eye catching chartreuse. Likes moist soil. 8-12" Tall x 12" Wide Partial Shade to Full Shade
Grown for it's foliage interest. Maroon leaves with pink spots are very eye-catching and adds a colorful accent to your garden beds. Deer resistant. Height 12", Shade to full sun.
This variety is a vigorous grower and will form an impressive mound of ruffled purple-maroon leaves. Grown for it's foliage interest. It gives great color in the fall garden since it persists until late in the season. It has inconspicuous flowers. Deer resistant. Height 12", Shade to full sun.
Large vase-shaped mound of powdery blue-green foliage. #8 on the American Hosta Society's Popularity Poll. 33'' tall x 71" wide Lavender scapes in mid-summer up to 5' tall. Full shade to part sun
Upright form. Large, elongated leaves are glossy green with a very wide, chartreuse changing to creamy yellow margins. #11 on the American Hosta Society Popularity Poll. 40" tall, near white flower scapes in midsummer. Emerges early in spring, sometimes suffering from frost damage, so bury the crown deeply (2 to 2 1/2" below the soil) and mulch lightly.
'Patriot' is one of the few hostas that can really take the heat. 1997 Hosta of the Year and #24 on The American Hosta Society's Popularity Poll. 15-18"tall by 24-30" wide Tall Lavendar Scapes Full shade to full sun if it has adequate moisture.
1999 Hosta of the Year. Intriguing, continually changing leaf color. In spring, leaves have blue-green margins and chartreuse centers. By summer the margins turn dark green and the centers become bright gold. 25" tall x 36" wide Partial sun to full shade. Will tolerate full sun if it has adequate moisture.
Extra large hosta that matures to 3' high x 6' wide. Shade to part sun. #1 on the American Hosta Society's Popularity Poll. Large lavender flowers on 48" scapes in early to mid-summer.
Vase-shaped hosta with brilliant gold leaves that are somewhat twisted. Named for it's sun tolerance, it's leaves require some sun for the best coloring. 18" tall x 36" wide. It is a slow grower. Pale lavender flowers on 40"scapes in mid-summer. Partial Shade to nearly full sun if it has adequate moisture.
Blooms in late spring with an irresistibly sweet grape scent. This unnamed variety was discovered in a long overgrown garden at the former Faith Church parsonage. 24-30" tall x 12" wide Full sun Plant with tops of rhizomes exposed and roots facing down. Fertilize with bone meal and avoid anything with high nitrogen. Keep iris beds free of debris and allow rhizomes to bask in the sun. Remove brown or diseased leaves and flower stalks at the base after blooming.