Check out these Fall Blooming Woodland perennials!
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Aconitum japonicumCommon Japanese woodland perennial to 3 feet tall, with arching stems and very showy deep blue flowers in fall. Best in light shade or woodland edge with morning sun; does well among low shrubs. Likes rich soil, not dry. USDA Zones 4-8.
Grown in 3...
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Aconitum japonicum var. hakonenseDistinctive perennial from central Japan, blooming in early autumn, with clear blue helmet-shaped flowers. Valuable for its ease of cultivation and its relatively rigid stems to 3' that do not flop when the plant is in bloom. Average woodland soil wi...
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Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki'This is the most beautiful perennial in bloom for us in November. The plants grow to about 2 feet tall, covered with deep purple daisy flowers with yellow-green centers in late October and November. The flowers are highly frost-resistant. Thrives ...
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Leucosceptrum japonicumAnother neglected Japanese woodland perennial for early autumn bloom, with spikes of soft yellow flowers held above matte-green leaves on stems about 2 feet tall. Best in light shade or morning sun. This forms beautiful solid sweeps of pastel color o...
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Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Golden Angel'New from Japan is the bright yellow-leaved form of a valuable fall-blooming perennial. The bright yellow foliage complements the soft yellow flowers, and lights up the woodland garden all summer long. Grows 2-3' tall and wide. One of the prettiest fo...
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Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Mountain Madness'A still-rare wild and crazy variant of a choice fall blooming perennial. The yellow-splashed foliage harmonizes with the pale yellow flower spikes and adds interest when the plant is not in bloom. Remove any reverted green shoots to avoid reversion. ...
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Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Silver Angel'New from Japan for 2008 is a silver-leaved form of a valuable fall-blooming perennial. The silver foliage complements the soft yellow flowers, and lights up the woodland garden all summer long. Good silver-leaved plants for shade are hard to find, an...
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Leucosceptrum stellipilumA sadly neglected Japanese woodland perennial for late summer/early autumn bloom, notable both for its distinctive flowers and foliage. Fat spikes of lavender-pink flowers are displayed against large, handsome matte-finish yellow-green leaves. It is ...
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Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'October Moon'The species Leucosceptrum stellipilum is a much under-valued fall-blooming perennial for light to moderate shade, thriving in any decent well-drained soil. I still have a clump in the garden that has endured for over 30 years with little care. The fu...
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Polystichum tripteronHardy Japanese terrestrial fern, vase-shaped, with distinctive 4-ranked fronds, to 2'. Excellent woodland garden plant with a different look. USDA Zone 6-9.
Grown in 3.5" pots....
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Rabdosia longitubaThis is an unaccountably neglected Japanese perennial with many virtues, for fall bloom. Purple flowers are long and tubular, held by the hundreds in airy panicles on stems about 3' tall. One of the most remarkable perennials in the late fall garden....
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Rabdosia longituba 'Momokaze'This is a new selection of an unaccountably neglected Japanese perennial with many virtures, for late fall bloom. The species has deep purple flowers are long and tubular, held by the hundreds in airy panicles on stems about 3' tall. This new select...
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Rabdosia longituba 'Tube Socks'This is an unaccountably neglected Japanese perennial with many virtues, for late fall bloom. This is the pure white-flowered form of the species, which has purple flowers. They are held by the hundreds in airy panicles on stems about 3' tall. One o...
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Rabdosia umbrosa 'Noshoku' NEW!New for 2008 is this new blue color form an unaccountably neglected Japanese perennial with many virtues, for fall bloom. This species normally has purple flowers, but in this selected form they are indigo blue, blooming in the hundreds in airy panic...
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Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana'This Japanese species is one of the most beautiful hardy perennials for October bloom. The species has lavender-blue flowers, but this new selection is much improved, with pink flowers that are great for cutting. Likes humus-rich soil in light shade...
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Salvia glabrescens 'Shi Ho'This Japanese species is one of the most beautiful hardy perennials for October bloom. The species has lavender-blue flowers, but this new selection is the best yet, with deep violet flowers that are great for cutting. Likes humus-rich soil in light...
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