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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-104

Below are eleven plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' – Porcupine Grass
Gardening Note: Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South.
Check the link below for native alternatives.
www.invasive.org

• Large upright ornamental grass with gold-banded 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: 4-9 feet Width: 2-6 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.

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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