Susan, Suzan

Susan, Suzan

Meaning, Origin: Susan and its variants stem from the Hebrew word shusahn, meaning lily.

Aglaonema Sapphire Susan. A tropical foliage plant with solid green leaves set on pink stems. Info at Triad, (8-23-16).

Amaryllis Susan. A bulbous perennial with peachy pink flowers. Info at Amaryllis, (11-8-16).

Anemone Pretty Lady Susan. An herbaceous perennial with bright pink flowers. Info at Beeches, (2015); Pride’s Corner, (11-8-16).

Dahlia Red Susan. A tuberous perennial with bright dark red flowers and dark foliage. Info at Homestead, (2015).

Dianthus Susan. An herbaceous perennial with semi-double, lilac, clove-scented flowers with a red eye. Info at Allwoods, (2015).

Dianthus Susan’s Seedling. An herbaceous perennial with semi-double, lavender, clove-scented flowers with a red eye. Info at Allwoods, (2015).

Epimedium Princess Susan (grandiflorum). An herbaceous perennial with white columbine-like flowers with a pink blush. Info at Plant Delights, (11-8-16); Dancing Oaks, (11-8-16).

Fuchsia Susan. A deciduous shrub with red and lavender ruffly flowers. Info at Other Fellow, (10-11-16); Lokhorst, (10-26-16).

Halimium Susan. A shrubby semi-evergreen groundcover with papery yellow flowers. Info at Somerset, (11-8-16).

Hemerocallis Black Eyed Susan. An herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers that have a purple eye. Info at Wade & Gatton, (2015); Valley of Daylilies, (11-25-15); Tranquil Lake,  (2015).

Hemerocallis Blue-Eyed Susan. An herbaceous perennial with dark purple flowers that have a lighter blue eyezone. Info at Shady Rest, (1-24-16); Windsong, (11-8-16).

Hemerocallis Pink Eyed Susan. An herbaceous perennial with single pink lily-like flowers that have a rose halo. Info at Garfield, (11-25-2015).

Hemerocallis Susan’s Choice. An herbaceous perennial with cream to pale peach flowers that have a darker halo. Info at Roycroft, (11-8-16); Eclectic, (11-8-16).

Hemerocallis Sweet Susan. An herbaceous perennial with single lemon-yellow lily-like flowers that have a pink overlay. Info at Honeybee, (8-30-16).

Hosta Sweet Susan. An herbaceous perennial with medium green leaves and fragrant lavender flowers. Info at Beeches, (2015); Jim’s, (2015); Wade & Gatton, (2015); Mickfield, (1-31-16).

Iris Blue Eyed Susan (Bearded). A rhizomatous perennial with bicolor gold and white flowers. Info at Blue J Iris, (2015); C&T, (2015).

Lettuce Susan’s Red Bibb. A leafy edible annual bibb-type lettuce with green leaves that have a red overlay. Info at Southern, (11-8-16); Honeyman, (11-8-16).

Lettuce Suzan. A leafy annual garden vegetable with tender pale green leaves. Info at Tuckers, (11-8-16); Fruit Hill, (11-8-16).

Lilium Forever Susan. A bulbous perennial with deep orangey-red flowers. Info at Lily Garden, (1-3-16); Lily Nook, (2-7-16).

Magnolia Susan. A small deciduous tree with deep purple flowers. Info at Durio, (2015); Magnolia Store, (2015); Read’s, (2015); Burncoose, (2-1-16); Capitol, (3-3-16); Cross Common, (10-5-16).

Passiflora Blue Eyed Susan. A perennial vine with deep blue thready flowers. Info at Logees, (11-8-16); Kartuz, (11-8-16).

Pittosporum Cape Susan. An evergreen shrub with green and yellow variegated leaves. Info at Capitol, (3-3-16); Briggs, (11-8-16); Monterey Bay, (11-8-16).

Rhododendron Princess Susan. An evergreen shrub with lavender purple flowers and dark winter foliage. Info at Carlson’s, (2015).

Rhododendron Susan. An evergreen shrub with amethyst-colored flowers. Info at Greer/Bloom River, (2015); Leonardslee’s, (2015); Sonoma, (10-14-16).

Rosa Susan (floribunda). Aka Gettysburg, Susan Renaissance. A deciduous shrub with pale yellow to cream fragrant flowers touoched with pink. Info at Beeches, (2015); Cants of Colchester, (2015); Country Garden, (7-29-16)

Streptocarpus Susan. An herbaceous perennial with deep reddish-purple flowers. Info at Dibleys, (2015).

Syringa Beautiful Susan. A deciduous shrUb with fragrant single reddish-purple flowers. Info at Syringas Plus, (2015).

Author: Lori Norris

I have been in the nursery industry my whole life, and have come to love and admire our fellow earth dwellers.

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