When overwinteringĪs a houseplant, bring indoors before frst fall frost to a bright sunny Growing season, it does best in consistently moist soils, but established
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Grows best in organically rich, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to Improved cultivars include 'Little One,' 'Lollipop' and Meteor Shower®. Heat and drought resistant and makes a great cut flower and attracts butterflies and Insect or disease problems, though watch for powdery mildew. Remain in gardens for a number of years through self-seeding. Even if plants do not survive winter, they often If planted in sheltered locations with southern exposures, Though a tender perennial, it often growsĪs an annual in Oklahoma. (to 2 inches across) of tiny rose-violet flowers. Which rise erect, slender, wiry, branching stems to 3.5 feet tall bearing clusters Plants typically form a 1-foot tall basal clump of dark green leaves from Allow the seed heads to dry on the plant for maximum reseeding and floralĬommonly called Brazilian vervain, this plant is a rapid-growing, clump-forming tender Often a perennial but also reseeds readily, creating drifts of color in the garden Trumpet-shaped flowers around the central disc), ‘Arizona Sun’ (compact plants withĪ long period of bloom) and ‘Summer’s Kiss’ (yellow-apricot flowers), among others. Gaillardia is (Gaillardia x grandiflora) and new cultivars have been introduced that expand theĬolor range and form of Gaillardia including: ‘Goblin’ (dwarf form), ‘Fanfare’ (interesting Pulchella, is Oklahoma’s state wildflower and makes an excellent garden plant. Gaillardia is a genus of native wildflower that has captivated gardeners with itsīright red and yellow flowers and ability to bloom in hot, dry conditions. Improved cultivars include plants in the Cora® series, Mediterranean series, Improved cultivars provide an abundance ofįlowers on stocky plants and disease resistance, which is very important with this Plants grow 6 to 12 inches tall and 8 toĢ4 inches wide, depending on cultivar. In shades of white, pink, red and purple. Annual vinca is subject to chill injury, which predispose Full sun and warm soil temperature is requiredįor this species to thrive. It is tolerant of low fertility soils and is drought tolerant. Vinca tolerates the heat and humidity of the southwest. That all plants need special attention during the establishment phase or during periodsįor more information, visit the Oklahoma Proven website.Īuthors: Lou Anella, David Hillock and Mike SchnelleĮditors: Kevin Moore and Justin Quetone MossĪnnual vinca, which also goes by Madagascar periwinkle and other common names. Oklahoma Proven plants have been selected to withstand environmental stress but remember There are many plants suited for use in Oklahoma and it isĪlways imperative to match the environmental tolerance of the plant with the environmentalĬonditions in a particular garden or even a particular spot in the garden.
Native: Plant indigenous to the continental U.S. The following symbols are used to feature Drought resistance has become an important selectionĬriteria for landscape materials, and many of the selections highlighted in this guideĪre recognized for their low water usage. Since using well-adapted plants should lead to greater gardening success and moreĮnvironmentally friendly gardens. Tolerant of the varied and challenging environmental conditions found throughout Oklahoma, The goal has been to select plants that are Started in 1999, Oklahoma Proven is a plant evaluation and marketing program designed to help consumers select theīest plants for their Oklahoma Gardens.
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