Heuchera americana 'Amethyst Mist' – Amethyst Mist Alumroot- Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with amethyst-burgundy foliage with a silver edge
- Pale pink to white flowers on stems above the foliage in spring
- Plant in partial to full shade
- Plant in moist to dry, but well drained rich soil
- Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears
- Height: 12-15 inches; Width: 15-18 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to medium shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
Heuchera americana 'Green Spice' – Green Spice Alumroot
- Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with gray-edged silver leaves and purple veins
- White flowers on stems above the foliage in spring
- Plant in partial to full shade
- Plant in moist to dry, but well drained rich soil
- Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears
- Height: 10-12 inches; Width: 15-18 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to medium shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' – Boston Fern
- Tender evergreen fern grown as an annual or houseplant
- Plant in average to rich, moist garden soil that is well-drained
- Plant in partial to full shade
- Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 2-3 feet
- Annual in zones 2-7(8)
- Hardy in USDA zones (8)9-11:
- Zones 2-8a: Plant or place outside in spring after danger of frost has passed; water freely during growing season; bring indoors or discard at first frost.
- Zones 8b-11: Plant in spring; water freely during growing season; may be invasive in ideal growing conditions.
