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• Herbaceous evergreen perennial with plum, olive, pewter and white variegated foliage
  
• White stalks of flowers in spring
  
• Plant in partial shade
  
• Fertilize in spring; divide in spring, if needed, when new foliage appears
  
• Height: 9-12 inches; Width: 9-12 inches, slowly spreading
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
  
  
  • Zone 4: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
    
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
    
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
    
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
    
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
    
  • Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

• Short-lived perennial or annual with fine threadlike leaves and tiny lavender/pink flowers in summer
  
• Plant in full sun in well-drained soil; drought tolerant
  
• Fertilize in spring
  
• Height: to 16 inches; Width: to 30 inches, slowly spreading
  
• Annual perhaps due to winter moisture in zones 2-7
  
• Short-lived perennial in USDA zones (8)9-11: Although the straight species and several cultivars of this (i.e. Zagreb) are reliably perennial, both 'Limerock Passion' and 'Limerock Ruby' have been found to be annuals in many zones and short-lived perennials at best in zones 8 and above.
  
  
  • Zones 2-7: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; sheer back after flowering to encourage re-blooming.
    
  • Zone 8-11: Plant in spring; sheer back after blooming to encourage re-blooming; mulch in fall to increase chances of winter survival; avoid excessive moisture during winter.

Note: Spiraea japonica is listed as a non-native invasive shrub. But 'Gold Mound' is actually thought to be a sterile hybrid of Spiraea japonica var. alpina and S. x bumalda 'Gold Flame'.

• Deciduous shrub noted for its golden foliage and pink flowers in early summer
  
• Plant in full sun to partial shade
  
• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
  
• Water regularly until established; fertilize in spring; prune ½ to 1/3 when dormant
  
• Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 3-4 feet
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:
  • Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.
    
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.
    
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.
    
  • Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
    
  • Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; gold foliage may fade and defoliate early in hot, dry weather.