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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-304

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Fireworks Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'--Fireworks Goldenrod

Gardener’s Notes:

• Goldenrod does not cause fall allergies. The true culprit is ragweed, which blooms at the same time with green, unnoticeable flowers.

• This cultivar also comes true from seed.

• Compact perennial with arching sprays of golden yellow flowers in late summer and early fall
  
• Plant in full sun
  
• Plant in organic, but well-drained soil; drought tolerant
  
• Remove old foliage after frost
  
• Divide in early spring
  
• Height: 3-4 feet
  
• Width: 2 feet, slowly spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be marginally hardy in this zone unless protected or covered by snow.

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.

• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.

• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.

• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun.

• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun.

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Firelight Spiraea

Spiraea japonica 'Bumalda' or 'Firelight'--Firelight Spiraea

• Deciduous shrub noted for its deep orange foliage and pink flowers in early summer
  
• Plant in full sun to partial shade; color and blooming are better in sun
  
• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
  
• Water regularly until established; fertilize in spring; prune ½ to 1/3 when dormant
  
• Height: 2-3 feet
  
• Width: 3-4 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.

• Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; gold foliage may fade and defoliate early in hot, dry weather.

Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce

Picea pungens 'Globosa'--Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce

• Dwarf, globe-shaped evergreen shrub with bright blue needles
  
• Plant in full sun in moist, but well-drained soil
  
• Protect from harsh winds and hot sun
  
• Water to establish and then when dry
  
• Height: 3-5 feet
  
• Width: 5-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 2-6 (7):

• Zone 2: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds; may be short-lived in this zone, especially with long, hot summers.

Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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