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Bergenia Cordifolia

Gardening Pro — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:52:28 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 3 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Organically rich, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Clumping plants; glossy evergreen leaves; red, pink, or white flowers SEASON OF INTEREST: Spring for flowers; nearly year-round for foliage FAVORITES: Crimson 'Evening Glow'; red 'Perfecta'; white 'Silver Light' QUIRKS: [...]

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Bergenia Cordifolia

Grape (Vitis spp. and cvs.)

Gardening Pro — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:53:36 +0000

HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Fertile, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Summer and fall foliage, fruits, and woody trunks; for shade, privacy SEASON OF INTEREST: Year-round TYPE Of VINE: Woody deciduous perennial; climbs by clinging with tendrils FAVORITES: Seek locally adapted cultivars [...]

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Grape (Vitis spp. and cvs.)

Bluestar (Amsonia Tabernaemontana; A. Hubrectii)

Gardening Pro — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:13:33 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 3 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: True-blue flowers in early summer, golden fall foliage; for beds SEASON OF INTEREST: Early summer and fall FAVORITES: A. abernaemonfana for Zones 3 to 6; A. hubrectii, Zones 6 to 9 QUIRKS: [...]

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Bluestar (Amsonia Tabernaemontana; A. Hubrectii)

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Hybrids)

Gardening Pro — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:21:25 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Frost tolerant PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, loam PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Compact, colorful, fragrant flowers; for beds, pots, and cutting SEASON OF INTEREST: Early summer and fall; winter in mild climates FAVORITES: 'Rocket' for cutting; 'Potomac' for hot areas; Floral Carpet for [...]

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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Hybrids)

Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens)

Gardening Pro — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:04:41 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 7 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Evergreen (eaves and fragrant yellow flowers; for arbors or groundcover SEASON OF INTEREST: Year-round evergreen foliage where hardy; flowers in spring TYPE OF VINE: Woody evergreen perennial; climbs by twining FAVORITES: G. sempervirens [...]

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Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens)

Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Macrophylla)

Gardening Pro — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:16:38 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Moist, fertile, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Partial shade to sun ATTRIBUTES: Bold foliage and yellow pipe-shaped blooms; for shade, privacy SEASON OF INTEREST: Spring to fall TYPE OF VINE: Woody perennial vine; climbs by twining FAVORITES: Available by species [...]

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Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Macrophylla)

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus Tricuspidata)

Gardening Pro — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:24:24 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average PREFERRED LIGHT: Partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Shade-tolerant vine with lobed leaves and fall color; for covering walls SEASON OF INTEREST: Spring to late fall TYPE OF VINE: Deciduous perennial; climbs with adhesive holdfasts FAVORITES: Compact 'Lowii; vigorous 'Robusta'; 'Veitchii' for [...]

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Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus Tricuspidata)

Artemesia

Gardening Pro — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun ATTRIBUTES: Silvery, fine-textured foliage; for beds, edging, pots SEASON OF INTEREST: Spring through fall FAVORITES: 'Silver Brocade', 'Powis Castle', compact 'Silver Mound' QUIRKS: Usually grown for foliage; you may trim and discard flowers GOOD NEIGHBORS: Aster, [...]

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Artemesia

Cold Winter Gardens

Gardening Pro — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:58:40 +0000

Every climate has its problems. In northern areas, winter comes early and stays late, much to gardeners' chagrin. This may explain why gardeners in cold climates often create beautiful gardens. They may be the result of long winter nights spent planning and dreaming. But don't wait until summer to enjoy your garden. There's entertainment out [...]

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Cold Winter Gardens

Clethra Alnifolia

Gardening Pro — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:17:50 +0000

Fundamental Facts: HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Acid to neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Moist, loamy PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Fragrant flowers in white or pink; for beds, edgings, specimens SEASON OF INTEREST: Summer FAVORITES: 'Ruby Spice', 'Rosea', 'Pink Spires', 'Hummingbird', 'Paniculata' QUIRKS: Thrives in soggy soils GOOD NEIGHBORS: Azalea, [...]

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Clethra Alnifolia

Alstroemeria

Gardening Pro — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:34:11 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 6 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Speckled lilylike blossoms in many colors; for beds, cutting, pots SEASON OF INTEREST: Early summer FAVORITES: Yellow-flowered 'Sweet Laura'; 'Compact Red' QUIRKS: Foliage dies back after flowers fade GOOD NEIGHBORS: Gypsophila, lavender, [...]

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Alstroemeria

Begonia

Gardening Pro — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:53:14 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Tender PREFERRED SOIL pH: Near neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, fertile PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Season-long flowers, neat plants; use for beds, baskets, and containers SEASON OF INTEREST: Summer to fall FAVORITES: Wax begonia 'Wings', 'Cocktail', and double 'Queen'; tuberous Nonstop hybrids, and Giant Cascade Doubles QUIRKS: Wet leaves [...]

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Begonia

Coleus (Solenostemon Hybrids)

Gardening Pro — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:56:42 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Tender PREFERRED SOIL pH: Adaptable PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Loam PREFERRED LIGHT: Shade to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Multicolored leaves; for beds or containers SEASON OF INTEREST: Early summer to fall FAVORITES: Miniatures 'India Frills', 'Duckfoot'; medium Wizard mix, 'Brilliant Red'; 'Purple Emperor' QUIRKS: Needs warm soil; plant outside in early summer GOOD NEIGHBORS: [...]

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Coleus (Solenostemon Hybrids)

Tithonia Rotundifolia

Gardening Pro — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:27:30 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Slightly alkaline to neutral soil PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Well-drained loam PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to filtered shade ATTRIBUTES: Statuesque plants with orange or yellow daisy-shaped flowers; for beds, hedges, cutting Midsummer to frost SEASON OF INTEREST FAVORITES: 'Fiesta Del Sol' for orange flowers, short height; 'Goldfinger', [...]

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Tithonia Rotundifolia

Trumpet Vine (Campsis Radicans)

Gardening Pro — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:05:24 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 5 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Trumpet-shaped flowers in yellow or red; for trellises, pillars, walls SEASON OF INTEREST: Spring to fall TYPE OF VINE: Woody perennial; climbs by clinging with aerial rootlets FAVORITES: C. radicans [...]

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Trumpet Vine (Campsis Radicans)

Boxwood (Buxus spp.)

Gardening Pro — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:57:57 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 5 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Fertile, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Slow-growing evergreens with small leaves; for beds, edging, hedges SEASON OF INTEREST: Year-round FAVORITES: 'Myrtifolia', 'Vardar Valley', 'Curly Locks', 'Green Gem' QUIRKS: Shallow roots are easily injured by cultivation [...]

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Boxwood (Buxus spp.)

Grasses (Ornamental, various spp.)

Gardening Pro — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:35:51 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Frost tolerant PREFERRED SOIL pH: Near neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun ATTRIBUTES: Grassy texture, seed heads; use in beds, as specimens, pots, for fresh or dried arrangements SEASON OF INTEREST: Late spring through fall FAVORITES: Hare's tail grass, quaking grass, 'Black Tip' wheat QUIRKS: Seedlings may be mistaken [...]

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Grasses (Ornamental, various spp.)

Campanula spp.

Gardening Pro — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:35:04 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 3 to 7 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Near neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Fertile, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Bell-shaped blue, violet, pink, or while flowers; for rock gardens, beds SEASON OF INTEREST: Late spring through summer FAVORITES: Tall C. persicifolia; short C. carpatica; heat-resistant C. glometala QUIRKS: Some grow [...]

Red-Osier Dogwood (Cornus Stolonifera)

Gardening Pro — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:03:39 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 2 to 7 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average, moist PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Vivid red or yellow stems in winter; for specimens, hedges, slopes SEASON OF INTEREST: Year-round FAVORITES 'Flaviramea', 'Kelseyi', 'Cardinal', 'Sibirica', C. sanguinea, 'White Gold' QUIRKS: Cold temperatures improve stem color GOOD [...]

Hellebore (Helleborus spp.)

Gardening Pro — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:31:56 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Near neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average PREFERRED LIGHT: Partial to full shade ATTRIBUTES: Long-lasting white, pink, purple, or green flowers in late winter; for beds SEASON OF INTEREST: Evergreen foliage; flowers in winter and spring FAVORITES: Christmas rose, Lenten rose, stinking hellebore QUIRKS: All plant [...]

Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)

Gardening Pro — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:26:18 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 3 to 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Poor to average, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun ATTRIBUTES: Late-season golden flowers on shrubby plants; for beds, pots SEASON OF INTEREST: Late summer and fall FAVORITES: 'Fireworks', 'Golden Fleece' QUIRKS: Plant these rapidly expanding perennials 1 ft (.3m) apart [...]

Asarum (A. Conadense; A. Europaeum)

Gardening Pro — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:43:57 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 2 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Slightly acidic to neutral PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Moist, fertile PREFERRED LIGHT: Partial to full shade ATTRIBUTES: Handsome mat-forming plants that spread slowly; tor groundcover, beds SEASON OF INTEREST: Spring through fall FAVORITES: A. canadense as woodland groundcover; A. europaeum as specimen QUIRKS: Drought can cause [...]

Russian Sage (Perovskia Atriplicifolia)

Gardening Pro — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:08:42 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 lo 9 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Adaptable PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average, well-drained PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun ATTRIBUTES: Silvery, divided foliage; spikes of lavender flowers; for beds, cutting SEASON OF INTEREST: Early summer to fall FAVORITES: 'Blue Spire', 'Longin', 'Filigran' QUIRKS: Performs best when subjected to cold winters and hot summers GOOD NEIGHBORS: [...]

Ferns

Gardening Pro — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:52:20 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Generally 4 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Slightly acid to slightly alkaline PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Moist, organic PREFERRED LIGHT: Full to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Elegant, fine-textured foliage in varied shapes; for groundcover, beds SEASON OF INTEREST: Early spring to fall for deciduous species; year-round for evergreens FAVORITES: Autumn fern, holly fern, Japanese [...]

Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum spp.)

Gardening Pro — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:40:18 +0000

Fundamental Facts HARDINESS: Zones 4 to 8 PREFERRED SOIL pH: Neutral to slightly acid PREFERRED SOIL TYPE: Average PREFERRED LIGHT: Sun to partial shade ATTRIBUTES: Low-growing green or bronze foliage rosettes; for edging, pots, beds SEASON OF INTEREST: Evergreen foliage has year-round appeal FAVORITES: S. tectorum, S. arachnoideum, S. octopodes QUIRKS: Leaves resist fire; some [...]