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episode DGAR-402 |
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Mazus reptans 'Albus' – White Mazus- Evergreen to semi-evergreen mat-forming groundcover with white flowers in late spring to early summer
- Plant in rich garden soil that is moist but well-drained
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Height: 1-2 inches; Width: 12 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 5-8:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring; may be semi-evergreen in this zone.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
Perovskia atriplicifolia – Russian Sage – Perovskia 'Little Spire'- Deciduous shrub with silver foliage and showy violet-blue flowers in late summer and early fall
- Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 2-4 feet
- Plant in poor to average garden soil that is well-drained
- Plant in full sun; prune severely when dormant
- Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; prune back to 12 inches and mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' – Variegated Sweet Flag (Grass) Evergreen perennial with variegated cream/white grass-like foliage
- Plant in full sun to partial shade; divide in spring every few years
- Plant in rich, reliably moist to wet soil or bog; fertilize in spring
- Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2 feet, spreading by rhizomes
- Hardy in zones 4-11:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; protect from salt; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; protect from salt; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
- Zone 11: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove dead or tattered foliage in spring.
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' – Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud - Small, deciduous tree noted for its purple/pink flowers in early spring before the leaves
- Has deep red/purple leaves that can fade to green in hot weather
- Has decorative bean-like seed pods fall through winter
- Drought tolerant once established
- Tolerant of poor and alkaline soil
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Prune after flowering in spring; fertilize in late spring
- Height: 15-20 feet; Width: 15 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- 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. - Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
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