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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-207

(Continued from page 2)

Spiraea nipponica - Snowmound Spirea

Dwarf deciduous shrub with dark blue-green leaves and white flowers in mid to late spring
Maintains a neat rounded form
Plant in rich, moist, but-well drained soil
Plant in full sun to light shade
Prune as needed while dormant in winter; fertilize in spring
Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 3-5 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8(9):
- 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 fall or early spring; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; may struggle in warmer areas of this zone.

Anemone x hybrida - Japanese Anemone

Tall, deciduous perennial noted for its semi-double pink flowers in late summer to mid fall
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in morning sun or partial shade
May spread aggressively by rhizomes
Height: 3-5 feet; Width: to infinity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' - Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire

Arching, deciduous shrub with drooping white clusters of flowers in late spring and showy fall foliage
Plant in full sun to moderate shade; foliage and flowering are better in full sun
Plant in wet, moist or average garden soil that is high in organic matter
Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 4-6 feet, suckering
Hardy in zones 5-9:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; water when dry.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to moderate shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to moderate shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.

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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