Sandra Schumacher

Plant of Merit: Heucherella ‘Hopscotch’

Plant of Merit: Heucherella ‘Hopscotch’

What: Heucherella “Hopscotch” Heucheras and heucherellas are known for their foliage, and “Hopscotch” is a perfect example. Leaves that open in the early spring are… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Heucherella ‘Hopscotch’
Plant of Merit: Salvia “Azure Snow”

Plant of Merit: Salvia “Azure Snow”

What: Salvia “Azure Snow” brings blue vertical interest to the garden. Its blooms are a blend of violet and blue spires that attract both butterflies… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Salvia “Azure Snow”
Plant of Merit: Pansy ‘Fizzy Lemonberry’

Plant of Merit: Pansy ‘Fizzy Lemonberry’

What: Pansy “Fizzy Lemonberry” produces blooms of many colors, from deep to light purple, yellow and a frilly purple picotee edge. Like many hybrid pansies,… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Pansy ‘Fizzy Lemonberry’
Crataegus phaenopyrum or commonly known as Washington hawthorn. (Libbie Soden)

Plant of Merit

What: Crataegus phaenopyrum, or commonly known as Washington hawthorn, it has so many worthy attributes. Its reddish-purple leaves emerge in the spring, bringing a blast… Continue reading

Crataegus phaenopyrum or commonly known as Washington hawthorn. (Libbie Soden)
Plant of Merit

Plant of Merit

Edgeworthia chrysantha Akebono Related to Daphne, this deciduous shrub is impressive in the winter garden. Its tangerine-orange blooms appear on naked branches in late winter… Continue reading

Plant of Merit
Camellia sasanqua “Yuletide” (Courtesy of Monrovia)

Plant of Merit

Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ Native to Japan and China, this camellia blooms from late fall through Christmas, adding color to the winter garden. In addition to… Continue reading

Camellia sasanqua “Yuletide” (Courtesy of Monrovia)
Plant of Merit: Woods Blue New York Aster

Plant of Merit: Woods Blue New York Aster

Woods Blue New York Aster – Aster novi-belgii ‘Wood’s Blue’ A favorite dwarf perennial aster, it is an excellent selection for a position near the… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Woods Blue New York Aster
Plant of Merit: Viburnum ‘Brandywine’

Plant of Merit: Viburnum ‘Brandywine’

What: Viburnum ‘Brandywine’ This deciduous shrub produces white flower in the early part of summer, but the flowers pale in comparison to the show that… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Viburnum ‘Brandywine’
Plant of Merit: Woods Blue New York Aster

Plant of Merit: Woods Blue New York Aster

What: Woods Blue New York Aster – Aster novi-belgii ‘Wood’s Blue’ A favorite dwarf perennial aster, Woods Blue is an excellent selection for a position… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Woods Blue New York Aster
Plant of Merit: Salmon gladiola

Plant of Merit: Salmon gladiola

What: Gladiolus oppositifolius, ssp. salmoneus Gladiolas, are not just for funerals anymore. Especially when you find a species plant such as this salmon gladiola, which… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Salmon gladiola
Plant of Merit: Rose ‘Honey Perfume’

Plant of Merit: Rose ‘Honey Perfume’

Rose “Honey Perfume” What: An award-winning floribunda, “Honey Perfume” is a rose that repeats its first bloom cycle quickly and is disease resistant. Its 4-inch… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Rose ‘Honey Perfume’
Plant of merit: Clematis ‘Carnaby’

Plant of merit: Clematis ‘Carnaby’

Clematis ‘Carnaby’ This is one of the compact, profuse bloomers that many search for in a clematis. A wonderful vining plant, clematis is often called… Continue reading

Plant of merit: Clematis ‘Carnaby’
Plant of Merit: Clematis ‘Bushy Blue Bell’

Plant of Merit: Clematis ‘Bushy Blue Bell’

Clematis ‘Bushy Blue Bell’ What: Clematis integrifolia “Caerulea,” commonly referred to as Clematis “Bushy Blue Bell,” is native to China and a perfect selection for… Continue reading

Plant of Merit: Clematis ‘Bushy Blue Bell’