These plants were not featured in this Garden Sense episode but would make sensible selections in a landscape with lots of color and low maintenance.
Hosta fortunei 'Albomarginata' - Albomarginata Hosta- Medium hosta with green and white foliage with lavender flowers
- Plant in moist, but-well drained soil
- Plant in partial to full shade
- Height: 18 inches; Width: 32-36 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or fall; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or fall; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in fall or as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or fall; mulch lightly in the fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in fall or as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
Hosta 'Royal Standard' - Royal Standard Hosta- Medium hosta with green foliage and white flowers
- Plant in moist, but-well drained soil
- Plant in partial to full shade
- Height: 18 inches; Width: 36-48 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or fall; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or fall; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in fall or as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or fall; mulch lightly in the fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in fall or as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.
Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' - 'Whirling Butterflies' White Gaura- Bush, clumping perennial with whirls of white-pink flowers on tall stalks in summer and fall
- Plant in full sun
- Prune back to the ground in late fall
- Plant in average to poor, but well-drained soil; drought tolerant
- Plants may flop in rich garden soil
- Height 3-4 feet: Width: 3 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones (5)6-9:
- Zone 5: 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 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria' - Victoria Blue Sage - Tender perennial often grown as an annual for its dark blue-purple flowers in summer
- Plant in moist, but-well drained soil
- Plant in full sun
- Drought tolerant; attracts butterflies
- Height: 12-24 inches; Width: 10-12 inches
- Annual in zones 2-7
- Hardy in USDA zones 8-10:
- Zones 2-7: Plant after danger of frost has passed; fertilize monthly during the growing season; water when dry; discard plants after hard frost.
- Zones 8-10: Plant in spring; fertilize monthly during the growing season; water when dry; prune back in fall.
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