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The Best Perennials to Start From Seed—Southeast
1. Woodland phlox Name: Phlox divaricata USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8 Size: 10 to 15 inches tall, spreading indefinitely Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained soil; can tolerate dry shade…
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Design
All About Growing Catmint – Plant Trial Results
There’s something about catmint (Nepeta spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8) that buoys my spirits. Whether it’s along a cobbled path in England or in the median planters that…
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Regional Picks: Uncommon & Unfussy Plants – South
Indian pink Name: Spigelia marilandica USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide Conditions: Partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil This southeastern native wildflower is…
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Regional Picks: Perennial Hole Fillers – Northeast
1. Mardi Gras Sneezeweed Name: Helenium ‘Helbro’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 30 to 40 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; moist,…
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Regional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives—Mountain West
Invasive: Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) 1. Hummingbird Hyssop Name: Agastache cana USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 18 inches wide Conditions:…
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Regional Picks: Great Plants for the Front Yard – Southeast
‘Bright Eyes’ garden phlox Name: Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; moist, well-drained…
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Regional Picks: Tough Roadside Plants – Midwest
1. ‘Northwind’ Switchgrass Name: Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial…
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Regional Picks: Deerproof Perennials – Southeast
Epimedium Name: Epimedium spp. and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide Conditions: Filtered sun to light shade; moist to dry, well-drained…