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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-110

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Liriope muscari 'Variegata' – Variegated Lilyturf

Clump forming, evergreen ground cover with green grass-like foliage edged in white and lavender flowers in summer
Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained
Plant in full sun to full shade
Prune back tattered foliage in late winter; divide in spring if needed
Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 1-2 feet
Hardy in USDA zones (5)6-10:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring; may be deciduous in this zone.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to full shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to full shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Dianthus plumarius 'Desmond' – Garden Pink Carnation

Trailing evergreen perennial grown as a groundcover or in containers with silver foliage and red flowers in mid spring
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Shear back after flowering to promote reblooming
Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 12-18 inches
Hardy in USDA zones (3)4-9:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
- 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; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.

Leucanthemum 'Becky' – Becky Shasta Daisy

Upright perennial with white daisy flowers with yellow centers in summer
Plant in well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Deadhead to promote continued blooming; divide in spring if needed
Height: 32-40 inches; Width: 12-18 inches, slowly spreading
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.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.

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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