Van Bourgondien

Garden Guide Perennials

Varieties

Goat's Beard

See Aruncus dioicus

Golden Daisy

See Coreopsis

Golden Moss

See Sedum spec

Gooseneck Loosestrife

See Lysimachia clethroides

Gunnera

Allow at least 4-6" of open space for this plant to grow. Plant in a moist, semi-shady area. Entire root system should be planted in a humusy soil about 1" below the soil line. Do not let the soil dry out. Grows 10' tall. Blooms June-August. Hardy in zones 7-10; plant needs some winter protection in zone 6 or colder by applying a layer (approximately 6") of straw or leaves. Will do excellent near ponds or streams.

Gypsophila Giant

See Crambe cordifolia

Gypsophila paniculata

(Baby's Breath) Plant in free-draining, slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Space 48" apart. Strong staking (two-tiered rings do well) to support the large sprays of flowers which tend to become top-heavy. In areas with long growing season, cut the plant back after it flowers (for you to harvest the flowers for drying) to encourage a second flush of bloom. Once established, do not disturb. Grows 18- 36" tall. Blooms June-August. Hardy in zones 3-8.

Hardy Carnation

See Dianthus

Hardy Fuchsia

See Fuchsia

Hardy geranium

See Geranium