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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-403

Below are 10 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

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Dwarf Elephant Ears

Alocasia gageana 'California' – Dwarf Elephant Ears

• Large, tender perennials usually grown as annuals for their bold upright fanlike serrated foliage
  
• Plants have insignificant flowers but will produce berries in longer growing seasons
  
• Plant in full sun to partial shade
  
• Plant in rich, organic, moist but well-drained soil; fertilize monthly
  
• Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 3-5 feet
  
• All parts of the plant are poisonous and the sap can irritate skin
  
• Annual in USDA zones 2-6
  
• Hardy in USDA zones (7) 8-11:

• Zones 2-6: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade; remove foliage and dig in fall before frost; store in frost-free location for winter or discard plants after killing frost.
  
• Zones 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; remove tattered foliage throughout season; fertilize spring through fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
  
• Zones 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; remove tattered foliage throughout season; fertilize spring through fall.
  
• Zones 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove tattered foliage throughout season; fertilize spring through fall.
  
• Zones 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove tattered foliage throughout season; fertilize spring through fall.
  
• Zones 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; remove tattered foliage throughout season; fertilize spring through fall.

Eleanor Roosevelt Croton

Codiaeum variegatum 'Eleanor Roosevelt' – Eleanor Roosevelt Croton

• Shrub with deep green foliage that is spotted with yellow
  
• Plant in moist but well-drained soil; do not allow soil to dry completely
  
• Prefers warm temperatures from 60-85 degrees and high humidity
  
• Fertilize monthly during growing season
  
• Plant in bright to partial shade
  
• Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 3-5 feet
  
• Patio or Houseplant in zones 2-9
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:

• Zones 2-9: Container grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 60 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity or mist daily during cold weather.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.

Red Hot Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot' – Red Hot Hibiscus

• Tropical evergreen shrub; dark green leathery foliage and large brilliant red flowers
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade
  
• Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season
  
• Height: 5-7 feet; Width: 3-5 feet
  
• Hardy in USDA zones (8)9-11:

• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch especially in fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone and die back to the ground during a frost.
  
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

Parson's Juniper

Juniperus davurica 'Parsonii' – Parson's Juniper

• Small, spreading evergreen shrub noted for its blue-green scalelike foliage
  
• Plant in full sun in moist but well-drained soil
  
• Drought tolerant once established
  
• Fertilize in mid spring with water-soluble fertilizer
  
• Prune as needed to maintain shape
  
• Dog urine may leave brown spots on foliage
  
• Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 4-10 feet
  
• Hardy in USDA zones 4-11:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
  
• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
  
• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
  
• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
  
• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
  
• Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall.
  
• Zone 10: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall.
  
• Zone 11: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall.

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.

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