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Plant varieties and zone information

From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-302

(Continued from page 1)

Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia pensylvanica--Ostrich Fern

Large, deciduous fern reaching upwards of four feet

Plant in rich, wet to moist soil

Plant in medium to full shade for all zones

Hardy in AHS heat zones 8-1

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:

Zone 3--Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
Zone 4--Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
Zone 5--Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
Zone 6--Plant in spring or fall; mulch in the fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
Zone 7--Plant in spring or fall; mulch in the fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
Zone 8--Plant in spring or fall; mulch in the fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.

Bowles Golden Sedge

Carex elata 'Aurea' (aka 'Bowles Golden')--Bowles Golden Sedge

Evergreen clumping perennial with grass-like variegated foliage of yellow and green

Prune to 3-4 inches before new growth appears; divide every few years

Plant in full sun to full shade; color is better in partial sun

Plant in rich, moist soil; tolerates damp soil

Height 28 inches

Width: 18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 5-8:

Zone 5--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 6--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 7--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 8--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.

Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'--Japanese Painted Fern

Deciduous fern with silver-metallic fronds that are tinged with burgundy and purple
Plant in average to moist garden soil rich in organic matter
Plant in partial to full shade
Height: 12-17 inches
Width: to 18-24 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:

Zone 3--Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage after frost; divide in spring every few years.
Zone 4--Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage after frost; divide in spring every few years.
Zone 5--Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage after frost; divide in spring every few years.
Zone 6--Plant in spring; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage after frost; divide in spring every few years.
Zone 7--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in fall; divide in spring every few years.
Zone 8--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in fall; divide in spring every few years.

Gardening by Zip Code
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