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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-212

(Continued from page 3)

Aster novi-belgii - Aster (aka Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

Gardener's Note: The genus Aster has undergone a name change and is now Symphyotrichum.

Native, fall-blooming perennial with daisy-like flowers in a variety of colors.
Plant in full sun to partial shade; flowering is better in full sun
Plant in moist to average garden soil that is high in organic matter
Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 2-3 feet
Hardy in zones 4-8:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; water when dry.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; water when dry.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.

Brassica oleracea – Ornamental Kale and Cabbage

Cool season annual grown for its colorful foliage ranging from white to pink, purple and red
Plant in well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Space generously to allow for good air circulation
Height: 6-12 inches; Width: 12-18 inches
Annual in all zones; cold tolerant to 5 degrees
Will survive the winter in zones 7-9
- Zones 2-6: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting; water when dry; remove after damage from severe frost (below 5 degrees); in warm winters, remove in spring as weather warms and plants begin to look tired.
- Zones 7-9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting; water when dry; remove if damaged by severe frost (below 5 degrees); remove in spring as weather warms and plants begin to look tired.

Beta vulgaris – Ornamental Chard

Warm season annual grown for its edible colorful foliage ranging from white to pink, purple and red
Plant in well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Grown as an annual in all zones
Height: 12 inches; Width: 12-18 inches
Will survive the winter in USDA zones 8b-10
- Zones 2-8a: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after planting; water when dry; remove after damage from frost.
- Zones 8b-10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after planting; water when dry; remove if damaged by frost; remove in spring as weather warms and plants begin to look tired.

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