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Plant varieties and zone information

From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-204

Below are 13 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

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Aquilegia x hybrida 'McKana Giant' – McKana Giant Columbine

Short-lived perennial noted for its unusual flowers in a variety of colors
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Plant in average to moist soil
Plants reseed easily
Susceptible to leaf miners, which can be controlled by removing damaged leaves
Height: 30-36 inches; Width: 12-15 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 4-7:
- 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 to partial shade; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Spengeri' — Asparagus Fern

Gardener's Note: This is a Class A non-native invasive in frost-free areas such as Florida, the extreme Southern Gulf Coast and perhaps the West Coast. Do not plant in the landscape in these areas. We used this fern in a container.

Tender perennial, grown as a houseplant for its fine fern-like foliage and arching stems
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in light to partial shade
Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 3-4 feet
Annual in zones 2-8
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
- Zones 2-8: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; water freely during growing season; prune when needed; fertilize monthly while outdoors; bring indoors before first frost.
- Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells; may be invasive.

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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