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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' — Husker Red Beard Tongue- Herbaceous perennial with deep red foliage and stalks of pinkish-white flowers in spring.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade; color and flowering are better in sun.
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Height: 20-30 inches
- Width: 12-18 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8: - Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to salt; water during dry spells.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to salt; water during dry spells.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to salt; water during dry spells.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells; may struggle in warmer areas of this zone.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' — Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass- Perennial grass with deep shiny-green foliage and pink flowers in summer that fade to brown in winter.
- Plant in full sun.
- Plant in well-drained soil; prune back to the ground in late winter.
- Height: 2-3 feet (foliage) 4-5 feet (flower stalks)
- Width: 2-3 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9: - Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to salt; water during dry spells.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells; may struggle in warmer areas of this zone.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light; mulch after first frost; water during dry spells.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' — Porcupine Grass Gardener's Note: The Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South. Plant with care. - Compact upright ornamental grass with light green foliage and copper plumes.
- Plant in full sun to light shade.
- Can be invasive.
- Tolerant of a wide range of soil.
- Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring.
- Divide every few years in early spring.
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 2-4 feet
Hardy in zones 5-9: - Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Zwijnenburg' — Limelighttrade; Hydrangea This shrub was used in containers on an elevated deck. Deer LOVE hydrangeas. Be sure to plant them where deer can't get to them. - Deciduous shrub with lime green flowers that change to pink during summer.
- Tolerant of most soil conditions with moderate moisture.
- Plant in full sun to light shade; prune while dormant in winter.
- Height: 8-10 feet
- Width: 8-10 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8: - Zone 3: Plant in spring; apply additional mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; apply additional mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; apply additional mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; apply additional mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; apply additional mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; apply additional mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
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Gardening by Zip Code
If you're looking to start a gardening project but 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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RESOURCES :
A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
American Horticultural Society
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.
ISBN 0-7566-0616-0
Website: www.dk.com
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