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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-107

(Continued from page 3)

Angelonia angustifolia – 'Angel Mist' Summer Snapdragon

Annual with upright spikes of blue, white or purple flowers used as a bedding or container plant
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
Tolerates heat
Plant in full sun
Height: 10-18 inches; Width: 8-12 inches
Annual in USDA zones 2-8
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
- Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; fertilize with water-based fertilizer twice monthly during growing season; bring indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.
- Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; prune back by 1/2 in early spring; fertilize twice monthly during spring and summer.

Cuphea hyssopifolia – Mexican Heather

Woody annual with small green leaves and lavender, white or rose flowers
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
Tolerates heat
Plant in full sun
Height: 18 inches; Width: 18 inches
Annual in USDA zones 2-8
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
- Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; fertilize with water-based fertilizer twice monthly during growing season; bring indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.
- Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; prune back by 1/2 in early spring; fertilize twice monthly during spring and summer.

Magilla perilla – Beefsteak Plant

Annual with bold magenta, green and cream foliage and white flowers that resembles a Coleus
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
Edible foliage
Tolerates heat
Plant in full sun
Height: 1-3 feet; Width: 12 inches
Annual in USDA zones 2-9
Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:
- Zones 2-9: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; fertilize with water-based fertilizer twice monthly during growing season; cut back foliage and bring for indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.
- Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; prune 1/2 in early spring; fertilize twice monthly during spring and summer.

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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