More Flowers and Foliage

Dayglow Pink Foamy Bells

• Plant in rich, organic soil that is moist, but well-drained
• Plant in partial shade; will tolerate more sun in northern climates with reliable moisture
• Dislikes being covered by heavy mulch; prune away tattered foliage in summer
• Height: 12-20 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in sun to partial shade. mulch after first hard frost; protect from salt; pull back mulch in early spring.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch inearly spring.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring.
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in early spring.

Plum Pudding Coral Bells

• Plant in partial to full shade
• Plant in moist to wet, but well drained rich soil
• Fertilize in spring as new foliage appears
• Height: 18-24 inches; Width: 12 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after planting and again after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to medium shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; remove tattered foliage in spring as new foliage appears; pull mulch away from crown in spring.

Winky Blue and White Columbine

• Plant in full sun to partial shade
• Plant in average to moist soil
• Susceptible to leaf miners, which can be controlled by removing damaged leaves
• Height: 18-24 inches; Width: 12-15 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
• 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; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid contact with salt.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Hot Lips Turtlehead

• Tolerates moist to wet soil
• Plant in full sun in northern climates; partial shade in the south
• Water when dry during growing season; fertilize in spring
• Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 2-3 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch heavily after first frost; avoid contact with salt; divide clumps every few years in early spring.
• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch heavily after first frost; avoid contact with salt; divide clumps every few years in early spring.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in light to partial shade; mulch heavily after first frost; avoid contact with salt; divide clumps every few years in early spring.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch after first frost; divide clumps every few years in early spring.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after first frost; divide clumps every few years in early spring.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch after first frost; divide clumps every few years in early spring.

Bottlebrush Buckeye

• Good fall color
• Plant in light to partial shade
• Plant in rich, organic soil that is moist, but well-drained; water until established
• Prune only if desired after flowering
• Height: 8-12 feet; Width: 8-15 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8(9):

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in light to partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in light to partial shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 6: Plant in fall or early spring; plant in light to partial shade; apply mulch in fall.
• Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in light to partial shade; apply mulch in fall.
• Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in light to partial shade; apply mulch in fall.
• Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in light to partial shade; apply mulch in fall; plant may defoliate by mid summer in this zone.

Little Princess Spiraea

Gardener's Note: Little Princess Spiraea is a non-native plant on the invasive watch list of several states: TN, KY, VA and the U.S. Forest Service. It is best avoided near moist areas.

• Plant in full sun to partial shade
• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
• Water regularly until established; fertilize in spring; prune ½ to 1/3 when dormant
• Deadhead to prevent the formation of seeds that produce unwanted seedlings
• Height: 2-3 feet; Width: to 3 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to preventwinter heaving; avoid contact with salt; may suffer some tip dieback in this zone.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.
• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; may defoliate early in hot, dry weather.

Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre' – Silver Sceptre Sedge

• Evergreen clumping perennial with grass-like foliage of bright silver and green
• Prune to 3-4 inches before new growth appears; divide every few years
• Plant in partial to full shade
• Plant in rich, moist, but well-drained soil
• Height 12 inches: Width: 15 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9:

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch in fall.

Bird's Nest Norway Spruce

• Plant in full sun in moist, but well-drained soil
• Protect from harsh winds and hot sun
• Water to establish and then when dry
• Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 3-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 3-7:

• Zone 3: 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 winds.
• 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 winds.
• 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 winds.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds; may be short-lived in warmer areas of this zone.

Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce

• Plant in full sun in moist, but well-drained soil
• Protect from harsh winds and hot sun
• Water to establish and then when dry
• Height: 10-15 feet; Width: 7-10 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 2-6(7):

• Zone 2: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after fist hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
• Zone 3: 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 winds.
• 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 winds.
• Zone 5: lant 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 winds.
• Zone 6: lant in spring or early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.
• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds; may be short-lived in this zone, especially with long, hot summers.

Skyrocket Juniper

• Very narrow and upright
• Plant in full sun to light shade
• Fertilize in early spring; prune if needed in late winter
• Plant in average, moist but well-drained soil
• Height: 8-12 feet Width: 2-3 feet

Hardy in zones (3)4-9:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring; plant may be marginally hardy in this zone.
• Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.

Autumn Fern

• Plant in moist to wet soil rich in organic matter
• Plant in partial to full shade
• Height: 18-24 inches; Width: to 18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; avoid contact with salt; water during dry periods; deciduous to semi-evergreen in this zone; remove dead foliage after frost; divide in spring every few years.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water during dry periods; deciduous to semi-evergreen in this zone; remove dead foliage after frost; divide in spring every few years.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water during dry periods; semi-evergreen to evergreen in this zone; remove dead foliage in fall; divide in spring every few years.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone; remove dead foliage in fall or spring; divide in spring every few years.
• Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again in fall; water during dry periods; evergreen in this zone; remove dead foliage in fall or spring; divide in spring every few years.

Gilt Edge Toad Lily

• Plant in organic soil that is moist, but well-drained
• Divide as needed in early spring
• Plant in light to partial shade with protection from the hot afternoon sun
• Height: 18-24 inches; Width: 12-18 inches, slowly spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9:

• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; avoid contact with salt; mulch in fall.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall.
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall.

Golden Glow Ajuga

• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
• Plant in full sun to full shade; light to partial shade is best
• Invasive
• Height: 3-6 inches; Width: to 24 inches, spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 3-10:

• Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring
• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring
• Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
• Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in light to full shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Northern Bayberry

• Plant in poor to average garden soil that is acidic and well-drained
• Plant in full sun to moderate shade
• Height: 10-20 feet; Width: 10-20 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (2)3-6:

• Zone 2: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; plants may be marginally hardy in this zone.
• Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost.
• Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to moderate shade; avoid exposure to salt; mulch after first frost; may be semi-evergreen in this zone.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to moderate shade; mulch after first frost; may be semi-evergreen in this zone.

Rockspray Cotoneaster

• Plant in fertile, average to moist, but well-drained soil
• Plant in full sun to partial shade
• Height: 5-6 feet; Width: 6-8 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-7:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be semi-evergreen in this zone; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.
• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.
• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.
• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first hard frost; prune as needed to keep in bounds and neat in appearance.