Regional Picks: Best New Finds – Northwest

1.Tracy’s Maidenhair Fern

Name:Adiantum×tracyi

Usda Hardiness Zones:7 to 9

Size:12 inch tall and 18 to 24 inches extensive

shape : fond tad ; ample , well - drain soil with occasional tearing during wry weather condition

Lingering in obscureness since it was first discover in Northern California in the late 1800s , this beautiful fern is now finding a home in gardens thanks to laboratory micropropagation proficiency . Tracy ’s maidenhair fern is a naturally take place hybrid between California maidenhair ( Adiantum jordanii , Zones 6–10 ) and Western maidenhair ( Adiantum aleuticum , Zones 3–9 ) . combine traits from both parents , this fern has a succinct clumping use with brilliant putting surface , nearly evergreen frond with dark brownish - black stems . The fronds have a unique trapezoid - regulate abstract that is dissimilar from any other hardy maidenhair fern .

2.‘Bloody Mary’ Rodgersia

Name:Rodgersia‘Bloody Mary’

Zones:4 to 8

Size:24 inches marvelous and up to 36 inches wide

condition : Partial shade but protect from spicy afternoon sun ; tolerates a full reach of soils

Rodgersias are fantastic leaf perennial , and ‘ Bloody Mary ’ is shaping up to be one of the best . The bold leave emerge a rich bronzy red , which hold well in our climate . As the leaves mature , they become a glossy drear green with a flush of red along the border . Unlike many other rodgersias , ‘ Blood Mary ’ has so far assert a compendious habit and has not grown to tremendous proportions . Feathery plumes of flower climb above the leaves in early to midsummer , open pinkish and wither to a burgundy ejaculate head .

3.‘DebRon’s Black Cherry’ Hardy Fuchsia

Name:Fuchsia‘DebRon’s Black Cherry’

Zones:8 to 10

Size:2 to 3 feet tall and broad

Conditions : Full sun to open up specter ; well - drain filth

sturdy fuchsias are such a pleasure to produce in the Northwest , with ‘ DebRon ’s Black Cherry ’ a welcome gain . This comparatively short cultivar has a more compact habit than the typical audacious fuchsia . In former summer , an abundance of round , morose red buds drop from curt stems along the leg then loose to reveal the vivid blackish - purple internal petals . A shower of rosiness will proceed until mid- to late autumn . The smaller stature of this excerption pee it ideal for container and gardens with limited space . It is a favourite of hummingbird . Water regularly to insure plenty of blooms during dry atmospheric condition .

4.SunSparkler®‘Blue Pearl’ Sedum

Name:Sedum‘Blue Pearl’

Zones:4 to 9

Size:15 to 18 inches marvellous and about 15 column inch all-encompassing

condition : Full Dominicus with occasional summertime watering ; well - drained grease

This unexampled sedum is a real show jigger . In spring , large rotund leaves emerge colored a muted brinjal purpleness with a typical blue blush that set it apart from any other sedum . This unique bluish mould hold through the grow season until the showtime of bloom . In recent summer , flat - topped blossom overt in spook of rosy pink that complement the foliation . The show continues into fall as the flowers fade to an attractive rust red . It is a favorite of bees ( specially honeybee ) and wanton to care for . Keep the plant food to a lower limit to prevent flop late in the time of year .

Richie Steffen is curator at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle .

photo : # 1 , courtesy of Far Reaches Farm ; # 2 , millettephotomedia.com ; # 3 , Doreen Wynja ; # 4 , Richie Steffen

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