DIY Network

Diseases & Weeds
Flowers
Fruits & Vegetables
General Information
Container Gardening
Insects & Pests
Kids Gardening
Lawns & Landscaping

Landscaping, Arranging & Mulching
Raised Beds
Structures, Walls & Walkways
Other

Plants & Foliage
Public Gardens
Seasons & Zones
Services & Associations
Shrubs & Trees
Soil & Water
Structures & Ornaments
Tools
Water Gardening
Wildlife

SPONSOR LINKS

Nursery Shopping List

Planat varieties and zone information

From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-212

(Continued from page 1)

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' – Variegated Maiden Grass

Gardener's note: Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has been reported as invasive in natural areas throughout the Midwest and South. Click on the link below for more information and native alternatives.
www.invasive.org

Medium upright ornamental grass with white stripes and creamy seed heads
Plant in full sun
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: 4-6 feet
Hardy in zones (4) 5-9:
- Zone 4: 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; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
- 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; 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; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.

Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' – Ornamental Purple Millet

Gardener's Note: Noxious (prohibited) weed in Colorado. Also listed as invasive by the National Park Service in California and Arizona.

Annual ornamental grass with deep purple foliage and seed heads resembling corn
Plant in rich to average well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 1-2 feet
Annual in all zones:
- All Zones: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water when dry; remove plants after frost.

Chrysanthemum morifolium - Garden Mum

Perennial often grown as a fall-blooming annual with flowers in a variety of colors
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.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5