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