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Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Ice' — Lungwort- Deciduous to evergreen perennial known for its speckled leaves and pink flowers in early spring.
- Plant in rich, moisture-retentive, slightly acidic soil; water during dry periods in growing season.
- Plant in partial to full shade.
- Height: 10-12 inches
- Width: 12-18 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' — Variegated Japanese Sedge
- Evergreen clumping perennial with grass-like foliage of bright green with a creamy yellow center stripe.
- Prune to 3-4 inches before new growth appears; divide every few years.
- Plant in partial to full shade.
- Plant in rich, moist, but well-drained soil.
- Height 20 inches
- Width: 15 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 6-9: - Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
Acorus gramineus 'Variegata' — Variegated Sweetflag
- Mounding evergreen perennial with variegated with green/white stripes on grass-like foliage.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Plant in rich, moist to wet soil.
- Water regularly first season and in times of dry weather; prune back to several inches tall in late winter
- Height: 10-12 inches
- Width: 12-24 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 7-10: - Zone 7: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
- Zone 8: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
- Zone 9: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
- Zone 10: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Galanthus nivalis — Common Snowdrop - Early blooming perennial bulb with green strap-like foliage and delicate white bell-shaped flowers in late winter.
- Plant in full sun to light shade.
- Plant in loose, but well drained rich soil.
- Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears.
- Height: 4-6 inches
- Width: 3-4 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8: - Zone 3: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 4: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 5: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light 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 summer.
- Zone 6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
Scilla siberica — Wood Hyacinth - Early blooming perennial bulb with green strap-like foliage and blue bell-shaped flowers in early spring.
- Plant in full sun to light shade.
- Plant in loose, but well drained rich soil.
- Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears.
- Height: 4-6 inches
- Width: 3-4 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 2-8: - Zone 2: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 3: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 4: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 5: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light 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 summer.
- Zone 6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in summer.
Tree Peony - Shrub grown for its showy, slightly fragrant blooms of various colors in late spring.
- Plant in full sun to light afternoon shade.
- Plant shallowly in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; divide in autumn, if desired.
- Height: 48-60 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.
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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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