Perennials with SciFi names???

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

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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.
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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.