Spring Plant Pre-Sale Order Form

The 2019 Quad City Botanical Center Plant Sale is here! Use this flyer to purchase your plants from the comfort of your own home. Our horticultural team has selected beautiful annual and perennial plants, as well as easy

container combinations for you. We also have favorites from all our staff members! Proceeds from the sale support the educational mission of the center. Mark your selections and return this form by Saturday April 20. Payment is

due with order form* - orders can be sent via mail, email (service@qcgardens.com), over the phone (309-794-0991), or dropped off in-person. Plants may be picked up during our Greenhouse Stock Plant Sale Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11, 10am to 5pm. Quad City Botanical Center members are invited to attend the Plant Sale Preview on Thursday May 9, 5-7pm.

*Plant supply is subject to availability from grower; plants will be substituted or guests can be refunded if the order cannot be fulfilled.

Name:__________________________________________________________________ Phone number: ____________________Email:_________________________________ Subtotal: $________________ Payment: Check______________________________ Tax (Subtotal x 0.085): $______________ CC#________________________________ Final Total: $__________________ Exp______________ CVC______________

If you do not receive a confirmation within one week of submitting order, please call the Center to confirm it was received.

Pineapple Tomato Annual, Full sun 75-95 days Very large fruit up to 2lbs each Yellow with red marbling throughout flesh Very sweet and fruity, good yields

$3 3.5” pot Qty:______________

Ornamental Oregano Origanum x hybrida ‘Kirigami’ Annual, Full sun 8-10 in H x 12-14 in W Non-culinary; large purple-green bracts & rose flowers Delicious fragrance attracts pollinators

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Hot Pops Purple Ornamental Pepper Capsicum annuum Annual, Full sun 4-5 in H x 6-8 in W Small, round purple and orange peppers make a high impact display, can be eaten but not palatable, very hot

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Night Sky Petunia Annual, Full sun 10-13 in H x 20-30 in W Starry white-on-purple pattern sparkles like the night sky. As outdoor temperatures change, so do the num-ber of speckles .

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudica Houseplant, Full sun to part shade 18-24 in H x 18-24 in W, Consistent moisture Leaves close when touched, Prune to shape Children’s favorite plant in the Sun Garden!

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Fireworks Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' Annual, Full to part sun 3 ft H x 2 ft W Colorful, upright growth; variegated stripes of white, green, burgundy and hot pink run length of the blade

$10 6” pot Qty:______________

Incense Passion Flower Passiflora ‘Incense’ Annual vine, Full to part sun 6-10 ft H x 5-8 ft W, Zone 6-10 Medium moisture, Attracts butterflies

$10 6” pot Qty:______________

Blueberry Muffin Carpet Bugle Ajuga ’Blueberry Muffin’ Perennial, Full to partial sun 6 in H x 28 in W, Zone 5-9 Deep blue blooms in spring, keep soil evenly moist Faster/stronger grower, thick weather resistant leaves

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Golden Columbine Aquilegia chrysantha Perennial, Full to part sun 2-3 ft H x 2-3 ft W, Zone 3-9 Well drained soil, even moisture throughout season Native to mountainous regions in the Southwest

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Astilbe chinensis ‘Maggie Daley’ Perennial, Partial to full shade 24 in H x 12-18 in W, Zone 3-9 Deep rose flowers, lacy bronze leaves Deer/rabbit resistant Works well with Hostas, containers, and cut flowers

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

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Thumbell Blue Bellflower Campanula rotundifolia ‘Thumbell Blue’ Perennial, Partial (afternoon) shade 8 in H x 10-12in W, Zone 4-8 Native; All soil types, well-drained and average water Tidy; Blooms for months late spring to late summer

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina Perennial, Partial to full shade 1-3 ft H x 1-2.5 ft W, Zone 4-8 Grow in rich, medium moisture soils; Will tolerate drier if shaded, sun if constantly moist

$10 6” pot Qty:______________

Whirling Butterflies Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' Perennial, Full sun 2-3 ft H x 2-3 ft W, Zone 5-9 Red stems, pink bud, 1” white flowers May-Sept Tolerates heat, humidity, drought; Well drained soil

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Northern Exposure Lime Coral Bells Heuchera ‘Northern Exposure Lime’ Perennial, Partial to full shade 14-16 in H x 20-21 in W, Zone 4-9 Normal/sandy, average/moist soil; Chartreuse leaves Deer/rabbit resistant; Blooms red early summer

$12 6” pot Qty:______________

Maltese Cross Lychnis chalcedonica Perennial, Full sun 35-47 in H x 12-18 in W, Zone 2-9 Blooms orange in summer; Average-wet, all soil types Attracts butterflies; Deer/rabbit resistant; Good cut

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Raspberry Splash Lungwart Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' Perennial, Part to full shade (summer sun burns leaves) 9-12 in H x 12-18 in W, Zone 4-9 Soil must not dry out, Blooms April Resistant to deer and powdery mildew

$12 6” pot Qty:______________

Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ Perennial, Full to part sun 23-29 in H x 18-23 in W, Zone 3-9 Upright clump, profuse brown-eyed, gold-orange daisies Attracts pollinators; Resists deer/rabbits; Average water

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry' Perennial, Full sun 10-12 in H x 12-14 in W, Zone 3-8 Dark fuchsia pink flowers on dark wine purple calyxes Md-low water; attracts pollinators; Resists deer/rabbits Small, compact size is perfect for front of the border

$10 6” pot Qty:______________

Sunsparkler® Lime Zinger Sedum Perennial, Full sun 4 in H x 18 in W, Zone 4-9 Very hardy succulent groundcover; fantastic lime green leaves edged in bright cherry red Soft pink flowers in late summer; drought resistant

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Pool Party Stonecrop Sedum hybrid PARTY HARDY™ Series Perennial, Full sun 14-18 in H x 24 in W, Zone 4-9 Compact round habit, light pink flowers & blue foliage Late Summer/Fall blooming; Low water, good drainage

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’ Perennial, Full to part sun 21-23 in H x 27-31 in W, Zone 4-9 Shaggy, hot pink flowers; Leaf mint smell when crushed Deer/Rabbit/Drought resistant; Attracts pollinators

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Phlox paniculata ‘David’ Perennial, Full or partial sun 35-39 in H x 23-29 in W, Zone 3-9 Sweet fragrance; superb for cutting, MidSum-Early Fall All soil types, average-moist water Attracts butterflies, Resists Deer/Powdery Mildew

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Running with Scissors Creeping Phlox Perennial, Full or sun 4-6 in H x 12-18 in W, Zone 4-9 Named for strong cleft, blunt petals like safety scissors Prefers normal-sandy soil, low moisture Flowers up to 6 weeks early spring, may rebloom in fall

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Ruby Heart Hen and Chicks Sempervivum Perennial, Full sun 36-40 in H x 24 in W, Zone 4-9 Md rosettes with rosy-red to silvery-blue leaves Color varies with temp changes; Drought tolerant

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' Perennial of the Year 2019! Perennial, Full sun, 18-24 in H x 18-24 in W, Zone 4-8 Rose/lavender blooms July-September; Deer tolerant Keep evenly moist; Appreciates afternoon shade

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Virginia Bluebells Mertensia virginica Perennial, Part to full shade 18-24 in H x 12-18 in W, Zone 3-8 Native; blooms early spring then foliage dies to ground by mid-summer; Tolerates rabbits & black walnut

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

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1A+2B+2C=$22

Large Container 18-20 in

1A+3B+3C=$32

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12-14 in 1A+2B+2C=$22

Large Container 18-20 in

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12-14 in 1A+2B+2C=$22

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Combo #2 Knight in Shining Amour

B: Marine Heliotrope C: Papaya Calibrachoa A: Persian Shield

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

Combo #3 Silver Cauldron

B: Lavender Pink Angelonia C: Black Magic Petunia A: Silverdrop Eucalyptus

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

Combo #1 Bohemian Rhapsody

B: Royalty Coleus C: Wave Denim Petunia A: Golden Millet

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

Combo #5 Under My Umbrella

B: Little Lucky Hot Pink Lantana C: Red Heart Sweet Potato Vine A: Umbrella Palm

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Medium Container 12-14 in

1A+2B+1C=$17

Large Container 18-20 in

1A+3B+2C=$27 #______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

Combo #4 Midnight Caller

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

B: Bed Head

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C: Vampire Calibrachoa A: Black Pearl Pepper

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

#______________ Purchase Individually 4”pot $5

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Key Lime Pie American Pie Pinks Dianthus Ami Jenkins, Executive Director “I have always been a big fan of dianthus – it could be something in the name – sweet William – such history and romance! This year I have fallen for Key Lime Pie, with its gorgeous green eyes. Count on this color to be the talk of the town.” Perennial, Full Sun, Bloom Summer 10-12 in H x 10-12 in W, Zones 5-9 Creamy white, feathery flowers with red stems, Sandy/average soil, dry water needs Attracts butterflies/hummingbirds, Deer resistant

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Moulin Rouge Fleming Hardy Hibiscus Hibiscus x moscheutos 'Moulin Rouge' Kari Campbell, Rental Manager “I love hibiscus for its big, bright, beautiful flowers.” Perennial, Full to part sun 3-4 ft H x 3.5 ft W, Zones 4 Bright 10” red flowers Attracts pollinators

$10 6” pot Qty:______________

Green Twister Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ’Green Twister’ Dave Searl, Head Gardener “Stunning to look at and irresistible to butterflies! This unique color combination will be an eyecatcher in anybody’s perennial border.” Perennial, Full to part sun 35-39 in H x 13-14 in W, Zones 4-9 Yellow-green bleeds into pale lilac-pink center petals All soil types and moisture levels; Great cut flowers Attracts Butterflies/hummingbirds; Deer Resistant

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Brise D’Anjou Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium caeruleum Kate Mapes, Assistant Gardener “I enjoy the ladder-like leaves and it brightens up shady areas nicely.” Perennial, Partial shade 12-18 in H x 10-12 in W, Zones 3-9 Deep blue flowers, green & cream fern-like leaves All soils; Average/moist water, Blooms early summer Attracts butterflies, Deer Resistant

$10 6” pot Qty:______________

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower Echinacea hybrida 'Cheyenne Spirit' Laronda , NAPCA Guest Services “I like Cheyenne Spirit because its colors are so bright. Bright vivid colors makes me feel warm .” Perennial, Full sun 12-30 in H x 18-24 in W, Zones 4-9 Vivid mixture of white, cream, red, pink, orange, yellow or purple petals with brown cone centers All soil types and moisture levels; Great cut flowers Attracts Butterflies/hummingbirds; Deer Resistant

$10 6” pot Qty:______________ Bunny Tails Grass Largurus ovatus Marilyn Pulford, Membership “I love bunnies and just think this grass is fun and a conversation item in my garden! Looks like a group of bunnies upside down! .” Annual, Full to part sun 12-20 in H x 12 in W Soft, tufted flower heads in summer Tolerates sandy soil and dry conditions Good for ornamental plantings, container growing

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Staff Favorites Our staff picked their favorite perennials. We hope you like them, too!

English Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue’ Sarah Balkovek, Accounting “I love the relaxing aroma of lavender!” Tender Perennial, Full sun, Bloom Mid Summer 12-18 in H x 12-18 in W, Zones 5-8 Deep purple flowers, good cut or dried Needs good drainage and sheltered winter location Attracts Butterflies; Deer/Rabbit/Drought Tolerant Prune back to 8” in spring every 3 years Does not like high humidity, use rock mulch

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

Koi Geum Geum coccineum Greg Wolf, Education Director “The flower is beautiful and reminds me of the fish in our Sun Garden.” Perennial, Full to part sun 8 in H x 10-12 in W, Zones 5-7 Bright orange flowers in summer; compact mound of glossy green foliage; Deer tolerant Medium moisture, well-drained soils

$5 4” pot Qty:______________

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