Nadilia is researching potential traits that confer invasiveness in herbaceous perennials, particularly Gaura . Dr. Anderson coordinates the annual bedding plant trials for the St. Paul campus. A new testing plot for shade-tolerant perennials has been established with Jeff Gillman. New garden chrysanthemums are being released with superior winter hardiness and frost tolerance. The long stems, adorned with dark green foliage, create an upright plant habit that makes 'Peach Centerpiece' a good cultivar for cut flowers.
Flower petals possess an above average frost resistance.
Sesquicentennial Sun' Named in honor of the University of Minnesota's 150th anniversary year, the sesquicentennial. Flowering continues until a killing freeze in October. Anderson, NO, PD Ascher. Anderson, NO, PD Ascher. Fecundity and fitness in cross-compatible pollinations of tristylous North American Lythrum salicaria populations.