Below are 14 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.
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Rhododendron 'White Cascade' – White Cascade Azalea
Evergreen shrub with white flowers in mid to late spring
Plant in organic, slightly acidic soil that is moist, but well drained
Prune right after flowering; fertilize after flowering.
Plant in light to partial shade with protection from the hot afternoon sun
Height: 4 feet; Width: 4 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 5-10:
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in light to partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in light to partial shade; avoid contact with salt; mulch in fall.
Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in light to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.
Zone 10: Plant in fall; plant in partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; mulch in fall.
Tricyrtis formosana 'Empress' – Empress Toad Lily
Herbaceous perennial with white orchid-like flowers with purple spots in early fall
Plant in organic soil that is moist, but well drained
Divide as needed in early spring
Plant in light to partial shade with protection from the hot afternoon sun
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; avoid contact with salt; mulch in fall.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Picea omorika 'Nana' – Dwarf Serbian Spruce
Dwarf conical evergreen tree with green needles with silver banding underneath
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil
Protect from harsh winds and hot sun
Water to establish and then when dry
Height: 4-8 feet; Width: 4-8 feet
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; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
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; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
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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