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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-305

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Mahogany Ajuga (Bugleweed)

Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany'--Mahogany Ajuga (Bugleweed)

• Deciduous to evergreen groundcover perennial with dark purple leaves and blue flowers in spring
  
• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
  
• Plant in full sun to full shade; light to partial shade is best
  
• Invasive
  
• Height: 3-6 inches
  
• Width: to 24 inches, spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 3-10:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.

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

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

• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

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Golden Glow Ajuga (Bugleweed)

Ajuga reptans 'Golden Glow'--Golden Glow Ajuga (Bugleweed)

• Deciduous to evergreen groundcover perennial with variegated leaves of golden green, white and pale purple and blue flowers in spring
  
• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
  
• Plant in full sun to full shade; light to partial shade is best
  
• Invasive
  
• Height: 3-6 inches
  
• Width: to 24 inches, spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 3-10:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.

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

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

• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'--Lemon Thread Chamaecyparis (False Cypress)

• Upright, conical evergreen conifer with drooping bright golden foliage that holds color well year round
  
• Slow growing; unusual texture
  
• Plant in organic, but well drained soil; water when dry
  
• Plant in full sun
  
• Height: 10-12 feet
  
• Width: 5-8 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (3)4-8:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells; may be marginally hardy in this zone.

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 6: Plant in early spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

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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