Shrubs, Grasses and Flowers

'Emerald Green' Eastern Arborvitae

Plant in full sun to light shade in rich, moist, but well-drained soil
Water regularly first season and in times of dry weather
Fertilize in mid spring with acid-based fertilizer
Dog urine may leave brown spots on foliage
Height: 12-15 feet; Width: 4-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 2-7(8):
Zone 2: 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 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 wind.
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 extra mulch after first frost.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first frost.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch in fall.

Muhly Grass

Plant in full sun
Plant in rich, moist, but well-drained soil; salt tolerant
Water regularly first season and in times of dry weather; prune back to several inches tall in late winter
Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 3 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 6-10:
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Zone 7: Plant in early spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in early spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in early spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Zone 10: Plant in early spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.

Golden Variegated Sweetflag

Plant in full sun to partial shade
Plant in rich, moist to wet soil.
Water regularly first season and in times of dry weather; prune back to several inches tall in late winter
Height: 10-12 inches; Width: 12-24 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 7-10:
Zone 7: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 10: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall.

Stella D'Oro Daylily

Remove spent flower stalks to encourage continuous blooming
Plant in full sun to light shade
Remove damaged foliage in early spring; divide and fertilize in spring
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Height: 20 inches Width: 18 inches

Hardy in zones 4-10:
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; pull mulch back in spring.
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
Zone 10: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.

Dense Blazing Star

Plant in average, but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun
Height: 24-36 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
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; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun.
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun.

Sunny Border Blue Speedwell

Plant in full sun
Plant in average garden soil that is well-drained soil
Fertilize as new growth appears in spring
Height: 18-20 inches; Width: 18-20 inches

Hardy in USDA zones (3)4-8:
Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch 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; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Shasta Daisy

Tolerant of most well-drained soils
Plant in full sun; prune foliage back after flowering
Fertilize in spring; divide in spring when new foliage appears
Height: 2-4 feet; Width: 1-3 feet, slowly spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
Zone 4: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in.

Climax or Rabbiteye Blueberry

Designed to grow in warmer climates with fewer chill hours
Self-infertile requiring cross-pollination from another variety
Plant in full sun to light shade
Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained and very acidic (pH 4.0-5.0)
Height: 6-10 feet; Width: 8-10 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9:
Zone 6: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 7: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun to light shade; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.

Braeburn Apple

Self-infertile requiring cross-pollination from another variety
Plant in full sun
Prune regularly to maintain two-dimensional espalier form.
Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained
Height: 12-15 feet; Width: 12-15 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 5-8:
Zone 5: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 6: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; fertilize and prune as needed in early spring; mulch in fall.

Muscadine Grape

Vines can be self-fertile (with perfect flowers) or female (requiring a perfect-flowering companion)
Plant in full sun on a trellis with a minimum of 20 feet per plant
Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained; prune while dormant in winter
Length: 60-100 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 7-9:
Zone 7: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun; prune while dormant in the winter; fertilize in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun; prune while dormant in the winter; fertilize in early spring; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in early spring or fall; plant in full sun; prune while dormant in the winter; fertilize in early spring; mulch in fall.

Okra

Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed
Plant in full sun
Plant in rich organic soil that is well-drained; water when dry
Height: 6 feet; Width 2 feet

Annual in All Zones:
All Zones: Start seeds indoor six weeks before last frost or plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed; harvest pods with 3 inches long and still soft.

Attraction Butterfly Bush

Plant in rich, but well-drained soil; prune heavily in very early spring
Water regularly until established; fertilize in spring
Deadhead to prolong blooming
Plant in full sun for best flowering
Height: 4-5 feet; Width: 4-5 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; care for plant as herbaceous perennial and prune to the ground in early spring.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; care for plant as a deciduous shrub and prune heavily in late winter.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; care for plant as a deciduous shrub and prune heavily in late winter.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; care for plant as a deciduous shrub and prune heavily in late winter.
Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; care for plant as a deciduous shrub and prune heavily in late winter.