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Tulipa ‘Banja Luka’ – Banja Luka Tulip- Annual or perennial bulb with red flames on golden petals in early to mid-spring
- Plant in rich but well-drained soil
- Plant in full sun
- Divide every few years in early spring
- Height: 15-17 inches; width: 6 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 3-6 (7,8):
- Zone 3: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 4: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 5: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; plants are often short-lived or annual in this warmer zone.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; plants are often short-lived or annual in this warmer zone.
Muscari latifolium – Grape Hyacinth- Perennial bulb with tiny blue flowers that resemble grapes and straplike foliage in early spring
- Plant in rich but well-drained soil
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Divide every few years in early spring
- Height: 6-12 inches; width: 6-9 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:
- Zone 3: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 4: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 5: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Summer Light’ – Summer Light Gloriosa Daisy (Black-Eyed Susan) - Annual or short-lived perennial with 5-inch golden daisylike flowers
- Plant in well-drained soil
- Plant in full sun
- Deadhead to promote continued blooming; may reseed
- Space generously to allow for good air circulation
- Height: 36 inches; width: 12-18 inches
- Annual in all zones (seems to die in fall no matter how warm):
- Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; collect seed in fall for planting the following spring; discard plants after killing frost.
- Zones 9-11: Plant in spring or sow seeds in fall when ripe; discard plants in fall.
Salvia farinacea ‘Victory Blue’ – Blue Sage - Tender herbaceous perennial grown as an annual with spires of dark-blue flowers
- Plant in average to poor garden soil that is well drained; water during dry periods
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Height: up to 2 feet; width: 12-18 inches
- Annual in USDA zones 2-7
- Hardy in USDA zones 8-10:
- Zones 2-7: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture and protect from cooler weather; discard plants after first frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun to light shade; cut back plants in fall and mulch.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; cut back plants in fall and mulch.
Landscaping Tips - Don't be afraid to remove a tree or shrub that's not doing well: some trees and shrubs have a limited lifespan. Replace them with something that will give you more beauty and color.
- Resist the temptation to remove the foliage after bulbs bloom. Do not trim until the foliage turns yello, because the plant needs time to develop new energy and food for the next season.
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Gardening by Zip Code
If you're looking to start a gardening project but 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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RESOURCES :
A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
American Horticultural Society
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.
ISBN 0-7566-0616-0
Website: www.dk.com
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