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Plant varieties and zone information

From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-211

Below are 15 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

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Viburnum dentatum 'Autumn Jazz' – Autumn Jazz Arrowwood Viburnum

Deciduous shrub with glossy green foliage, white clusters of flowers, blue-black fruit and fall color
Plant in average to moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Height: 8-10 feet; Width: 6-8 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- 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 to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' – Maiden Grass

Gardener's Note: Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South. For more information, click on the link below.
www.invasive.org

Medium upright ornamental grass with copper-colored plumes in mid to late fall; foliage is russet in fall
Plant in full sun to light shade
Can be invasive
Tolerant of a wide range of soil
Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring
Divide every few years in early spring
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Hardy in zones 5-9:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.

x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Moncal' – Emerald Isle Leyland Cypress

Upright pyramidal evergreen conifer with dense bright green foliage
Plant in average to moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Height: 20-25 feet; Width: 6-8 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 6-10:
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind; water when dry year round.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind; water when dry year round.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; water when dry year round.
- Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; water when dry year round.
- Zone 10: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; water when dry year round.

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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