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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-311 |
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These are plants that were not featured in this DIY Garden Sense episode, but would make sensible selections in a butterfly garden.
Hemerocallis Twice as Nice--Twice as Nice Daylily- Series of repeat blooming daylilies in a variety of colors
- Remove spent flower stalks to encourage continuous blooming
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Prune back after first frost; divide and fertilize in spring
- Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Width: 18 inches
Hardy in zones 4-9: - Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'--Moonbeam Coreopsis - Mounding perennial with fern-like foliage and yellow flowers in spring through summer
- Plant in well-drained soil
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Shear back after initial flush to promote reblooming; divide in spring if needed
- Height: 12-24 inches
- Width: 12-18 inches, spreading somewhat aggressively
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; pull back mulch in spring; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
Monarda species--Bee Balm Comments: Native perennial in the mint family. Doesn't spread as aggressively as culinary mints. Produces tubular flowers in dense terminal whorls atop foliage that can reach four feet. Flower color ranges from deep red to pink, purple and white. Very attractive to bees and butterflies. Settlers used the aromatic leaves for tea hence another common name, Oswego Tea. Most varieties are susceptible to powdery mildew in humid or damp weather. A few dwarf cultivars exist. - Spreading upright perennial with fragrant foliage and brightly colored flowers in summer
- Plant in full sun; divide in spring every few years
- Plant in rich, well-drained soil; fertilize in spring
- Susceptible to powdery mildew in moist or shady locations; remove infected foliage
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 2 feet, spreading
Hardy in zones (3)4-9:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring; plants are marginally hardy in this zone, but will probably survive with protection or snow cover.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; 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; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
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