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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-306 |
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Paeonia 'Scarlet O'Hara'--Scarlet O'Hara Peony- Herbaceous perennial noted for its scarlet flowers with yellow centers in mid spring.
- Plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; cut back foliage after frost.
- Plant shallowly in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; divide in autumn, if desired.
- Height: 36 inches
- Width: 28-32 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8: - Zone 3: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring; blooming may be reduced after warm winters.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring; blooming may be reduced after warm winters.
Heuchera 'Petite Pearl Fairy'--Petite Pearly Fairy Coral Bells- Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with deep bronze leaves mottled with silver and pink flowers
- Plant in full sun (color zones) to partial shade
- Plant in organic, moist, but well drained rich soil
- Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears
- Height: 10 inches
- Width: 8 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9: - Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in light to partial shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
Digitalis purpurea 'Excelsior Hybrid'--Excelsior Hybrid Foxglove - Biennial grown for its spikes of pink to purple trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring
- Plants grown from seed flower the second season and then die after setting seed
- Collect seeds or allow them to drop to have plants the following year
- Although used for heart medicine, all parts of this plant can be toxic
- Plant in moist, organic, but well-drained soil
- Plant in light to partial shade
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 2 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-10: - Zone 4: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light shade; water during dry periods; mulch after first hard frost; protect from salt; remove mature plants after setting seed.
- Zone 5: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light shade; water during dry periods; mulch after first hard frost; protect from salt; remove mature plants after setting seed.
- Zone 6: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water during dry periods; mulch after first hard frost; remove mature plants after setting seed.
- Zone 7: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water during dry periods; mulch after first hard frost; remove mature plants after setting seed.
- Zone 8: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water during dry periods; mulch after first frost; remove mature plants after setting seed.
- Zone 9: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water during dry periods; mulch in fall; remove mature plants after setting seed.
- Zone 10: Sow seeds or plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water during dry periods; mulch in fall; remove mature plants after setting seed; plants may languish in warmer, humid regions of this zone.
Kalimeris incise 'Variegata'--Variegated Japanese Aster - Herbaceous perennial with cream/green variegated foliage and pale lavender to white flowers in fall
- Plant in full sun (cooler zones) to partial shade.
- Plant in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; divide in spring, if desired.
- Deadhead to prolong bloom
- Height: 18-24 inches
- Width: 12-36 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8: - Zone 4: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; mulch lightly in fall; plant in light shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; mulch lightly in fall; plant in light; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
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