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We have several well-stocked greenhouses containing everything from full-sun plants to shade plants and all those in between. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to either let you browse to your heart’s content or will help you pick out the perfect new plant for your garden. Whether you are looking for the “perennial of the year” or a favorite heirloom, Wischmeier’s is sure to have the plant for you.

Perennial Plant of the Year 2009 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ (golden hakone grass) is the Perennial Plant Association’s 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. This ornamental grass is a member of the Poaceae family. The species is native to Honshu Island, Japan. The genus derives its name from Hakon, a region in Japan, and chloa, the Greek word for grass. Golden hakone grass grows 12 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide with an arching form that resembles a cascading miniature bamboo. Hardiness USDA zones 5-9.

Light
Partial shade is the optimum location in hot climates while more sun is suitable in cooler areas 		Soil
This ornamental grass prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Uses
This long-season ornamental grass may be used as a ground cover, a border-front specimen, a mass planting, or in a patio container. Unique qualities The plant offers vivid highlights in shaded areas or in evening gardens. This grass is also noted for its movement in breezes, offering a cascading or an undulating behavior.


2009 Hosta of the year
'Earth Angel' (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) - (Sport of 'Blue Angel') - Giant, (30" X 68" or larger) 'Earth Angel', one of the largest variegated hostas, has large heart-shaped blue-green leaves and a wide yellow border that becomes creamy-white in summer. It produces tall, straight scapes of large near-white flowers in late June and July that demand attention. Like it's award winning parent, in shade or part sun, this outstanding hosta reliability makes an impressive specimen mound relatively quickly in all parts of the country.

Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'
'Crimson Fans' has maple-like leaves which emerge a mid green then age to a bronze green and are finally splashed with bright red by summer. The foliage then remains red summer through fall, making this a wonderful ground cover and accent plant.

Common Name:
Red Leafed Mukdenia 		Family:
Saxifragaceae 		Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone(s):
4-9 		Habit:
Clumping 		Size (W/HT/FL HT):
24"/12"/16"


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