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The
NNLA 1999 GreatPlantsTM New Releases
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The most exciting component of
GreatPlantsTM is the ability to exclusively release
unique ornamental plants. Plant selections are diverse,
coming from the wilds of Europe, China, or even our own rich
prairie landscapes. With the help of nursery
professionals and cooperators, favorite plant selections are
assessed for their sustainability as "fool proof"
garden plants once exstablished. Evaluations are
strict and meet the high standards of new GreatPlantsTM
to be mass propagated, promoted, and made available to the
gardening public.
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1999
Release
"My
Antonia" Aster
(Aster fendleri)
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A
drought-resistant native perennial with an 8-10" compact
mounding habit, this aster produces delicate. pure white
flowers, blooming profusely in late summer. The foliage
is dark green and fine-leaved, and the plant should be grown
in full fun, in well-drained soil. "My
Antonia" was discovered on a plant collecting trip near
Willa Cather's birth place in Red Cloud, Nebraska, and is
named for her famous novel. Hardy to zone 4. |
| A 4 foot shrub with
finely textured foliage collected from the Daqing Shan
Mountains of Inner Mongolia, China. This shrub
features clusters of yellow, bell-like flowers blooming
profusely in late summer to fall, followed by silky seed
heads. Mongolian Gold tolerates full sun and partial
shade, and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy to zone 4. |
1999
Release
Mongolian
Gold Clematis
(Clematis fruticosa)
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