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Jun 28, 2013 1:12 PM CST
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All too often I find myself misinterpreting plant height information for a certain plant or an entire genus. Astilbe for instance, can have both a dense foliage mound and a dense flower display which can rise 1 to 2 feet or more above the foliage (see Astilbe 'Amethyst'). To properly plan a perennial garden I believe this information would be helpful.

I’d like to add two custom data points:
Foliage mound height:
Bloom height:
(Other terms are commonly used for certain genus, ex. Hosta-scape height. I propose “Bloom height” as a correct generic term only for the sake of consistency. If scape or other term is better suited please add to the discussion).

Add to the following genera:
Astilbe
Hosta
Ligularia
Acanthus


For certain plants such as Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), while having a relatively large difference in bloom to foliage mound height, I don’t see much benefit in including, but please post if you disagree. I’m sure there are numerous other genera to which this can apply so please add your suggestions.
Evan

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