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  • From "Weekend Gardening"
    episode WKG-111
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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)

    • Persian Rose New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii 'Persian Rose'): 4
    • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis): 4
    • Massachusetts Kinnikinick (Arctostaphylosuva-ursi 'Massachusetts') 2
    • Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera): 2
    • Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' ): 3
    • Constellation Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutcan'): 5
    • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): 4
    • Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): 5
    • Goldie's Fern (Dryopteris goldiana): 4
    • Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum): 4
    • Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana): 2
    • Northern Sea Oats (Chasminthium latifolium): 4

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

    • Persian Rose New York Aster (Aster novi belgii 'Persian Rose'): 4
    • Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis): 8
    • Vancouver Jade Kinnikinick (Arctostaphylosuva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade'): 2
    • Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera): 2
    • Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam '): 3
    • Constellation Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutcan'): 5
    • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): 4
    • Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium): 5
    • Alaskan Fern (Polystichum setiferum): 5
    • Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'): 8
    • Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens): 8
    • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Banana Split'): 7

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

    • California Fuchsia (Zauschneria californica): 7
    • Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis): 8
    • Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper'): 9
    • Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis): 4
    • Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam '): 3
    • Constellation Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutcan'): 5
    • Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus): 3
    • Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium): 5
    • Western Bracken Fern (Pteridum aquilinum): 8
    • Furman's Red Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'): 8
    • Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis): 7
    • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Banana Split '): 7

    Midwest (USDA Zones 3,4,5)

    • Persian Rose New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii 'Persian Rose'): 4
    • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis): 4
    • Massachusetts Kinnikinick (Arctostaphylosuva-ursi 'Massachusetts'): 2
    • Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera): 2
    • Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'): 3
    • Constellation Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutcan'): 5
    • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): 4
    • Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): 5
    • Goldie's Fern (Dryopteris goldiana): 4
    • Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum): 4
    • Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana): 2
    • Northern Sea Oats (Chasminthium latifolium):4

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

    • Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis): 5
    • Oklahoma Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma'): 6
    • Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper'): 9
    • Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia): 5
    • Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'): 3
    • Constellation Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutcan'): 5
    • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): 4
    • Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium): 5
    • Southern Shield Fern (Thelypteris kunthii): 7
    • Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'): 8
    • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum): 4
    • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Banana Split'): 7

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

    • California Fuchsia (Zauschneria californica): 7
    • Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis): 8
    • Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper'): 9
    • Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis): 4
    • Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'): 3
    • Constellation Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutcan'): 5
    • Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus): 3
    • Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium): 5
    • Alaskan Fern (Polystichum setiferum): 5
    • Furman's Red Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'): 8
    • Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens): 8
    • Banana Split Softleaf Yucca (Yucca recurvifolia 'Banana Split'): 7


    RESOURCES :
    Perfect Plants for Every Place: Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden
    ISBN: 0754800709
    Author: Susan Berry
    Order this title from Amazon.com.

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  • 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