Van Bourgondien

Garden Guide Perennials

Varieties

Liatris

(Gay Feather, Blazing Star) Plant in fertile, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Will not tolerate wet soil in winter. Drought-resistant. Space 18" apart. Divide in early spring. Grows 48-60" tall. Blooms July-August. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Ligularia stenocephala

Plant in deep, rich, moist soil in full sun. In hot areas, grow in partial shade. Well suited for a bog garden, yet can grow in ordinary garden soil if kept moist. Do not let the soil dry out. Water deeply during periods of drought. Keep well mulched with organic material; this serves as a natural fertilizer. Grows 36-48" tall. Blooms July- August. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Lily of the Nile

See Agapanthus

Lily of the Valley

See Convallaria

Lily, Plantain

See Hosta

Lilyturf

See Liriope spicata

Limonium latifolia

(Sea Lavender, Statice) Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Space 18" apart. Salt tolerant and drought resistant, this is a good seaside plant. Grows 18-20" tall. Blooms May-July. Hardy in zones 3a

Liriope spicata

(Lilyturf) Plant in fertile, moist soil amended with organic matter in full sun to partial shade. Space 18" apart. Cut back the grass-like foliage in early spring to encourage new growth. Divide in spring when necessary. Grows 10-15" tall. Blooms Aug. -Sept. Evergreen foliage. Hardy in zones 4-10.

Lobelia fulgens

(Cardinal Flower) Plant in rich, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Grows well planted by a stream or pond. Space 12" apart. Grows 24" tall. Blooms June-August. Zones 4a

Lousiana Iris

See Iris ensata