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Perennials with SciFi names???

galium
17 years ago

I'm planning a Science Fiction Garden for next year and am looking for perennials with SciFi characters or movie names. I have 2 plants in mind Hosta 'Captain Kirk' and Louisiana iris 'Princess Leia'. That's all I know of.

Thanks,

Mariann

Comments (23)

  • ninamarie
    17 years ago

    Well, not sure if these will fit, but there is a planet series of Heuchera, from Europe, I think. Among others, there is Heuchera 'Mars, Heuchera 'Venus' and Heuchera 'Saturn.'
    This is more Twilight Zoneish, than Sci Fi, but there is a hosta called 'Elvis Lives.'
    This is challenging.

  • mrsgalihad
    17 years ago

    There is a whole series of daylilies that start with Jedi. Just today I found a tree peony called "Companion of Serenity". If that one weren't $70 I would have bought it in a heartbeat. There was also Daedalus and a few others with mythical names but all still very pricy.

  • blackswamp_girl
    17 years ago

    There is a pulmonaria that I might have seen at Terranova Nurseries' website called something like "Dark Vader." A play on words instead of a true cultivar name, but it might be a nice addition!

  • galium
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    Thanks all-I do have 'Jedi Dot Pierce'. Haven't seen any other Jedi's though. I've posted on the Daylily, Rose and Annual forums. If anyone is interested both the daylily and rose forums have come up with lots of names.

  • donn_
    17 years ago

    There must be thousands, especially with SciFi movie ties. Here's a small sample:

    Epicactus epiphyllum 'Jedi' (zone 10)
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Star Wars' (zone 9)
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Space Ship' (zone 9)
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Batman' (zone 9)
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'E.T.' (zone 9)
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Empire' (zone 9)
    Hemerocallis 'Alien'
    Hemerocallis 'Atlantis'
    Hemerocallis 'Batman'
    Hemerocallis 'Empire'
    Hemerocallis 'Empire Star'
    Hemerocallis 'Firestarter'
    Hemerocallis 'Godzilla'
    Hemerocallis 'Kahn'
    Hemerocallis 'Matrix'
    Hemerocallis 'Ming'
    Hemerocallis 'Skywalker'
    Hemerocallis 'Space Ship'
    Hemerocallis 'Star Wars'
    Hemerocallis 'Yoda'
    Hosta 'Atlantis'
    Hosta 'Godzilla'
    Hosta 'Leviathan'
    Hosta 'Matrix'
    Hosta 'Outer Space'
    Hosta 'Terminator'
    Tomato 'Empire'
    Tomato 'Galaxy'
    Tomato 'Matrix'
    Tomato 'Mingo'
    Tomato 'Superman'
    Tomato 'Vulcan'
    Tomato 'Zena'
    Iris 'Superman'
    Iris 'Batman'
    Iris 'Skywalker'
    Iris 'Matrix'
    Iris 'Ming'
    Iris 'Firestarter'
    Iris 'Godzilla'
    Iris 'Critter'
    Cauliflower 'Skywalker'
    Flowering Crabapple 'Kirk'
    Canna x generalis 'Empire'
    Canna x generalis 'King Kong'
    Canna 'Spiderman'
    Apple 'Empire'
    Strawberry 'Empire'
    Lettuce 'Empire'
    Sweet Corn 'Empire'
    Potato 'Empire'
    Melon 'Alien'
    Floribunda Rose 'Atlantis'
    Hardy Water Lily 'Leviathan'
    Onion 'Predator'
    Asiatic Lily 'Matrix'
    Watermelon 'Matrix'
    Echinopsis 'King Kong'
    Triumph Tulip 'King Kong'

  • bean_counter_z4
    17 years ago

    Lilies Stargazer and Starfighter--both beautiful.

  • galium
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    WOW donn thanks for the great list. Looks like I'm really going to be able to do this garden.

  • chills71
    17 years ago

    There are also some stargate daylilies....ie stargate portal

    I thought about getting the first one (a few years ago, there have since been others added) but I balked at the price.

    ~Chills

  • entling
    17 years ago

    There are also hostas "Enterprise," a sport of Capt. Kirk, and "Spock's Ears."

  • mwieder
    17 years ago

    Viola 'Mars' and the dozens of Spacecoast Hemerocallis come to mind.

  • gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
    17 years ago

    Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget'
    Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Vulcan'

  • cziga
    17 years ago

    Isn't there a Sunflower called "Kong", or "King Kong"?

  • ellen_z7ny
    17 years ago

    I saw ajuga 'planet zork' in Plant Delights' catalog.

  • hunt4carl
    17 years ago

    And let's not forget Rhododendron 'Mars' and'Vulcan's Flame'. . .

  • cailinriley
    17 years ago

    Here are some more pretties to consider:

    Iris 'Starship Enterprise' (Tall Bearded)
    http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/75412/

    Iris 'Dark Vader' (Standard Dwarf Bearded)
    http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/146495/

    Iris 'Jurassic Park' (Tall Bearded)
    http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/43022/

    Iris 'Starwoman' (Intermediate Bearded)
    http://hortiplex.gardenweb.com/plants/p1/gw1088155.html

    Iris 'Alien Mist' (Tall Bearded)
    http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/22381/

    Iris 'Battlestar' (Tall Bearded)

    Iris 'Bermuda Triangle' (Border Bearded)
    http://www.medianiris.com/images/Conventions/BB/Bermuda%20Triangle.jpg

    Can you tell I've been looking at irises, lately?? Have fun with your theme!

  • christinmk z5b eastern WA
    17 years ago

    I believe theres also a "Vulcan" Lychnis.
    CMK

  • galium
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    This has been a big help. I'm planning the garden for next year now I have a head start...

    Mariann

  • laurabs
    16 years ago

    Hostal Enterprise and Vulcan, which are related to the Captain Kirk.

  • tasymo
    15 years ago

    Hey Galium! How's that Sci-fi garden coming along? I wanna see!!!

  • galium
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    tasymo-Thanks for asking. I'm still trying to collect plants for the garden. I'll get there eventually.LOL I will certainly post pictures when I do.
    Mariann

  • lmcd
    15 years ago

    Coreopis 'Flying Saucers'

  • prairiegirlz5
    15 years ago

    Coleus 'Saturn'.

    May The Force be with you.

  • echinaceamaniac
    15 years ago

    There is also an Echinacea called Mars and one called Harvest Moon.