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  • From "Weekend Gardening"
    episode WKG-106
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    Refer to the lists below to find groups of plants well suited to this project and appropriate for planting zones nationwide.

    Northeast (USDA Zones 4,5,6)

  • Laurel Leaf Rockrose (Cistus laurifolius): 5
  • Harlequin Butterfly Bush Patio Tree (Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin'): 6
  • Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus 'Grandifolius'): 6
  • English Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia ): 5
  • French Lavender (Lavandula dentata candicans): 5
  • Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): 4
  • Pink Bush Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'): 2
  • Snowflake Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'): 4
  • Pink Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera 'Pink Ridge'): 3
  • Gold Sword Yucca (Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'): 4

    Northwest (USDA Zones 5,6,7,8)

  • Orchid Rockrose (Cistus purpureus): 8
  • Harlequin Butterfly Bush Patio Tree (Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin'): 6
  • Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis): 8
  • Otto Quast Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'): 7
  • French Lavender (Lavandula dentata candicans): 5
  • Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia ): 4
  • Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'): 8
  • Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus): 7
  • Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina virens): 8
  • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Monca'): 7

    Southwest (USDA Zones 6,7,8,9)

    Note: this group of plants contains all varieties featured on-air.

  • Orchid Rockrose (Cistus purpureus)
  • Spreading Sunset Lantana Patio Tree (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset')
  • Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis)
  • Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast')
  • French Lavender (Lavandula dentata candicans)
  • Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
  • Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue')
  • Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus)
  • Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina virens)
  • Banana Split Soft Leaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Monca')

    Midwest (USDA Zones 3,4,5)

  • Laurel Leaf Rockrose (Cistus laurifolius): 5
  • Rose of Sharon Patio Tree (Hibiscus syriacus): 5
  • Sunspot Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei 'Sunspot'): 4
  • English Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia): 5
  • French Lavender (Lavandula dentata candicans): 5
  • Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): 4
  • Pink Bush Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'): 2
  • Snowflake Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'): 4
  • Pink Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera 'Pink Ridge'): 3
  • Gold Sword Yucca (Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'): 4

    South (USDA Zones 6,7,8,9)

  • Orchid Rockrose (Cistus purpureus): 8
  • Spreading Sunset Patio Tree (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset'): 9
  • Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis): 8
  • Otto Quast Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'): 7
  • French Lavender ( Lavandula dentata candicans): 5
  • Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia ): 4
  • Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'): 8
  • Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus): 7
  • Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina virens): 8
  • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Monca'): 7

    California (USDA Zones 7,8,9,10)

  • Orchid Rockrose (Cistus purpureus): 8
  • Spreading Sunset Patio Tree (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset'): 9
  • Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis): 8
  • Otto Quast Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'): 7
  • French Lavender ( Lavandula dentata candicans): 5
  • Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia ): 4
  • Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'): 8
  • Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus): 7
  • Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina virens): 8
  • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Monca'): 7

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane