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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-108

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Acanthus spinosus – Bear's Breeches

Large, deciduous perennial noted for its large, spiny foliage and mauve flowers in summer
Plant in rich, reliably moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in morning sun or partial shade
May spread aggressively by rhizomes in rich, loamy soil
Height: to 5 feet; Width 2-3 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring.

Anemone x hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' – Japanese Anemone

Tall, deciduous perennial noted for its semi-double pink flowers in late summer to mid fall
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in morning sun or partial shade
May spread aggressively by rhizomes
Height: 3-5 feet; Width: to infinity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.

Aruncus dioicus – Goat's Beard

Tall, dioecious, deciduous perennial noted for its spires of creamy white flowers (males) in summer
Plant in rich, reliably moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in sun with ample moisture or partial shade
Water until established
Height: 3-6 feet; Width: to 4 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 3-7:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full to partial sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full to partial sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full to partial sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in morning or partial sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in spring or fall; may be short-lived in warmer parts of this zone.

Typha angustifolia – Narrow-leaved Cattail

Tall, deciduous aquatic perennial noted for its spikes of brown flowers.
Plant at the edge or in water up to 6 inches deep; may be grown in containers
Plant in full sun
Very aggressive colonizer of wetland areas
Height: 5-6 feet; Width: infinity
Hardy in USDA zones 2-11:
- Zone 2: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; avoid contact with salt; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; avoid contact with salt; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; avoid contact with salt; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; avoid contact with salt; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; thin clumps in spring for control.
- Zone 11: Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun, boggy or wetland area; thin clumps in spring for control.

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