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WEB EXTRAS Plant varieties not featured on-air From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-211

These plants were not featured in this DIY Garden Sense episode but would make sensible selections when "Planting for Privacy."

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Chrysanthemum morifolium – Garden Mum

• Perennial often grown as a fall-blooming annual with a variety of colors (see cultivars below)
  
• Plant in rich to average well-drained soil
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade
  
• Pinch back plants by ½ in late spring; divide in spring every 2-3 years
  
• Height: 24 inches; Width: 24 inches
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-10:
  • Zone 5: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
    
  • Zone 6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
    
  • Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
    
  • Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
    
  • Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
    
  • Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Valerie' – Valerie Garden Mum

• Perennial often grown as a fall-blooming annual with dark violet/purple petals.
  
• Plant in rich to average well-drained soil
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade
  
• Pinch back plants by ½ in late spring; divide in spring every 2-3 years
  
• Height: 24 inches; Width: 24 inches
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-10:
  • Zone 5: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
    
  • Zone 6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after planting; avoid contact with salt.
    
  • Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
    
  • Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
    
  • Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
    
  • Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

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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