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of 19 Hanover Master Gardeners Association Edit Date 4/20/17

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Achillea – King Edward – Common Name Yarrow – Perennial / Full Sun to Light Shade / 5 to 6 inches - Soft primrose yellow flowers clusters are held over 3" wooly green foliage. Miniature. Great rock garden plant. Attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Deer resistant. Long blooming. Very adaptable plants with ferny aromatic foliage and flowers that are borne in dense flat clusters. Tolerant of heat, drought, and coastal conditions but intolerant of heavy, wet soil. Evergreen. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Ajuga – Bugleweed – Perennial / 4-8 inches / Light Shade – Partial Shade / Evergreen There are different varieties of Ajuga. They are often used as ground covers. Can be grown in conditions from drought to bogs once established. They are attractive to butterflies and deer resistant. Tolerates clay soil (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Armeria Maritama – Common name Sea Thrift – Perennial / Full Sun / 6 to 8 inches - Compact, low growing mounds fine grassy foliage are topped by small white to pink pompom blooms on wiry stems in mid spring. Deadhead spent flower stems to encourage rebloom. Best grown in infertile, dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Foliage mounds tend to rot in the center if grown in moist, fertile soils or in heavy clay. Good drainage is essential. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Evergreen. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Asters - Perennial / 2 – 3 feet / Full Sun – Native to our area. Comes in many different colors. Blooms in mid to late Autumn. Attractive to butterflies. Average to dry soil. Will die back in winter. (Plants available at http://www.burpees.com)

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Balloon Flower – Perennial / Partial to Full Sun / 6 to 12 inches – Whimsical flower buds shaped like hot air balloons that open to large, blue flowers with purple veins. Blooms throughout summer. Easy and charming color for front of the border, or as an accent in containers or rock gardens. Gray-green leaves back the long lasting flowers. Deer resistant. (Plants available at http://www.monrovia.com)

Black Eyed Susan – Perennial /12 – 30 inches / Full Sun Likes full sun; drought resistant; dislikes soggy soil; tolerates clay. Blooms approximately June-Sept; Native to our area, deer resistant. Care: deadhead to prolong blooming; cut back in fall to prevent reseed OR leave for birds; fertilize if leaves appear pale; divide every 2-3 years or let naturalize.

(Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Blue Festuca – Perennial / 6 – 10 inches / Sun Grows in tuft like clumps. Makes a good ground cover, ideal for borders and flower and rock gardens. Does well in full to partial sun and poor or fairly dry soil. May be drought tolerant. Propagate by breaking apart clumps every several years.

Canna, Tropicana – Perennial / 4 – 6 feet / Full Sun Popular foliage landscape plant. Likes full sun and well-drained soil. Is drought tolerant after established. May need frequent watering to prevent withering in hot temperatures. Will die back in the winter. Vibrant orange blooms which can last for several weeks. Attracts pollinators. Rhizomes can be divided every few years. Plant 4-5 inches deep. Deadhead individual flowers for appearance.

(Plants Available from http://www.waysidegardens.com.)

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Canna, Yellow – Perennial / 4 – 6 feet / Full Sun Not a true Lilly. Popular foliage landscape plant. Likes full sun and well-drained soil. Is drought tolerant after established. May need frequent watering to prevent withering in hot temperatures. Will die back in the winter. Vibrant yellow blooms which can last for several weeks. Attracts pollinators. Rhizomes can be divided every few years. Plant 4-5 inches deep. Deadhead individual flowers for appearance.

Coreopsis Nana – Common Name Mouse Ear Tick – Perennial / Full Sun to Light Shade / 8 to 12 inches - Bright golden-yellow daisies in May and June and again in fall. Dark green, spreading evergreen foliage that turns burgundy in fall. Native. Long blooming if kept deadheaded. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Plants prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, once established. Attracts song birds. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Crocosmia – Perennial / 18 -36 inches / Full Sun Likes full sun in moist well drained organic soil; drought tolerant when established. Orange-red blooms approximately June-Aug attract hummingbirds and good cut flower. Care: low maintenance; remove dead leaves late fall; divide every 2-3 years (vigorous). Plant new corms 3" deep early spring. (Plants available at http://www.burpees.com)

Cushion Spurge – Perennial / Full Sun / 12-18 inches – this plant produces tidy mounds of light green leaves that are covered with pretty yellow flowers in summer. It is a charming ground cover is extremely drought tolerant. It's deer resistant and is easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. The big yellow flowers appear in late spring through mid summer. Then with fall temperatures, all the foliage goes bright butter yellow for even more color. (Plants available at http://www.americanmeadows.com)


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Cutleaf Cone Flower (Rudbeckia Lanciniata) – Perennial / Full to part sun / 5 feet Culture: Likes full-part sun, moist soil; drought tolerant when established; tolerates hot & humid summer. Yellow daisy like petals summer-fall that may droop slightly. Attracts butterflies; deer resistant. Care: cut back after 1st flush of flower to second set of buds to prolong blooming; taller plants may need staking; can spread underground-divide to control. Native to our area. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Day Lily – Perennial / 12 -18 inches / Full Sun – Come in many different colors. Will spread and can be divided in fall. Die back in winter.

Dianthus – Perennial / Sun / 10-12 inches tall Dianthus plants come in various colors. They bloom heavily in the springs and will continue to bloom if you remover the spent blooms. They will spread and additional plants can be grown from cuttings. Prefer well drained soil. Evergreen foliage.

Echinacea – Perennial / Full Sun /2 to 4 feet - Not only does this plant look beautiful and attract birds and butterflies, it also stimulates immune responses to help the body resist viral and bacterial infections! Does well in full sun, or part shade. It may not bloom until the second season. Remove spent flower stems to encourage new blooms. Echinacea is thought to help reduce susceptibility to colds and flu. (Plants available at www.gurneys.com)


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Evening Primrose – Bi-annual / 3 – 6 feet / Sun to Part Sun - Blooming lasts from late spring to late summer. The flowers are produced on a tall (3-6 foot) spike and only last until the following noon. They open visibly fast every evening, producing an interesting spectacle, hence the name “Evening Primrose.” The plant takes 2 years to complete its life cycle, with basal leaves becoming established the first year, and flowering occurring the second. Often reseeds.

Forsythia - Perennial / Full Sun to Part Shade / Up to 10 feet – There’s no better way to welcome the coming of spring than with the profusion of yellow blooms covering graceful, arching branches. The forsythia is a fast-growing, hardy shrub that blooms early—providing a sunny sight before the rest of the landscape greens up. Forsythias make an excellent choice for those wanting a fast-growing flowering hedge. For best results, plant forsythia 4-6 feet apart when creating your hedge. (Plants available at www.arborday.org)

Golden Rod – Perennial / Sun / up to 36 inches Blooms in the Summer and Fall. It does not cause hay fever. It is deer resistant and can tolerate drought and poor soils. Can be invasive. May be propagated by root divisions.

Hedychium “Vanilla Ice” – Perennial with protection / 3 feet - Rarely exceeds 3' in height and is topped in late summer with deliciously fragrant, peachy-pink flowers...a real charmer! Does well in container. Protect in Zone 7 winters. (We bring our container into an unheated garage when temperatures dip below 20 degrees.) Any reverted, larger-growing, less-variegated shoots should be promptly removed.

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Hibiscus, Hardy – Perennial / 4 – 5 feet / Full Sun to Light Shade Dies back in fall. Hibiscus comes in many different colors, and blooms in the summer. It is deer resistant and prefers moist but well drained soil. It is tolerant of clay. Plants are slow to emerge in the spring. Can be propagated by seeds and tip cuttings. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Horse Tail – Perennial / Up to 4 feet / Sun to Part Shade - Useful in water gardens. Japanese gardens, bog gardens, stream or pond peripheries. Good plant for covering a wet low spot where nothing else will grow. Interesting plant for large patio containers. Provides strong vertical accent to any planting. Best grown in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates an extremely wide range of soils, however. Will grow in up to 4” of standing water. Spreads to form large colonies in the wild. Can become invasive if not kept in container, preferably without drainage holes.

Hosta – Perennial / Shade / Heights and colors will vary according to species. Prefer moist well-drained soil. Hostas die back in the winter. They are a favorite food of voles so some people keep their hostas in pots. If you have a vole problem and want to put your hostas into the ground you might try burying them in a plastic pot with the bottom cut out or using a cage made of rat wire. Can be divided in the fall. Loved by deer. Will have white or purple blooms on stalks above foliage in June – July or September – October depending on species.

Ice Plant – Perennial / Full Sun / 2-3 inches - Fuchsia flowers over shorter, green succulent foliage that remains green in winter. Long blooming. Deer resistant. Prefers full sun and average to infertile, well-drained soils. Avoid winter wet. Drought tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)



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Iris – Perennial / 1 -2 feet / Full Sun – Many different colors. The top of the rhizome should be exposed, or just below the surface in hot summer climates. Bloom in early summer. Some varieties may rebloom in the fall. (Available at http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com)

Iris (Siberian) ‘Caesar’s Brother’ – Perennial / Sun to Part shade / 24 to 36 inches - Rich purple to deep blue flowers with gold markings on the falls. Can tolerate clay soil. Do best with consistent moisture. Deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies. Can be grown under black walnut trees. Flowers in May to June. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Lavender, Munstead / Perennial / Full Sun / 12 to 16 inches - English Lavender that has fragrant, cool lavender-blue spikes and gray-green foliage. You can tuck this lavender in your herb garden, but we love it planted with other perennials in borders, planted in mass, or in a pot on the patio. Excellent in fresh or dried bouquets. Deer resistant, attracts butterflies. Blooms mid to late summer. (Plants available at http://www.americanmeadows.com)

Lenton Rose (Helleborus) – Perennial / 15 – 24 inches/ Part Shade to Shade - Comes in many different colors. Evergreen foliage. Needs well drained soil, drought and humidity tolerant. Flowers in winter to very early spring and blooms continue for a long time. Deer resistant. Cut back old leaves before bloom if tattered. Prefers not to be disturbed. Can self seed – clip off flowers to prevent.

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Lilac, Ever Blooming – Shrub / 4 feet / Full Sun – Comes in various colors. Blooms in spring and then reblooms in the fall. Deer resistant, attracts pollinators. (Available at Home Depot)

Lilly of Valley – Perennial/ 8 -10 inches / Full – Partial Shade - A delightful addition to the shade garden. Its fragrant, nodding white bells on 8-10" stems grace the garden in mid to late spring. This shade lover spreads rapidly to create dense clumps of emerald foliage for an elegant summer ground cover. Remarkably long-lived. Space 6-12" apart. Full to partial shade. Deer tend to avoid. (Available at www.springhillnursery.com)

Liriope, Monkey Grass – Perennial / 8-12 inches / Sun – Shade Comes in different varieties and is evergreen. Used primarily as a ground cover and erosion control. Forms tight clumps which can be divided. Spreads easily. Flowers are produced in late summer. Best in moist well drained soil but will tolerate clay. Mow in early spring before new growth. Clip berries and dispose of to prevent reseeding. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Lorapetalum – Shrub / 10 – 15 feet / Sun – Afternoon Shade – Chinese Fringe-Tree comes in pink or white. It blooms in April and is evergreen. Like well-drained soil and are drought tolerant after established. Will benefit from being mulched.

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Maiden Grass, Dwarf (Miscanthus)– Perennial / 36 – 48 inches / Full Sun Long blooming and deer resistant. Prefers moist to wet, well-drained soil and is tolerant of clay. Thrives in heat and humidity. Cut back to 4-5 inches in February. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Meadow Muffin – Perennial / 18 – 24 inches / Full Sun – They prefer full sun, well drained soils and just a small amount of fertilizer. Flowers bloom April to June. Native to area and can be naturalize. Attract butterflies. Can tolerate drought. Can be propagated by seeds, divisions or cuttings. Dies back in winter but will self-seed.

Mock Orange – Perennial / Full Sun to Part Shade / 6 to 8 feet - Beautiful, fragrant blooms during late spring. Fully double white flowers have a rich, sweet perfume that lingers in the garden as well as in bouquets. Grows 5-7 ft. tall. Prefers full sun to partial shade. This plant attracts butterflies. Favorite for bridal bouquets. (Plants available at www.gurneys.com)

Mondo Grass – Perennial / 8 – 16 inches / Sun – Tufted, arching grass like plant with ½ in dark green leaves. White flowers appear in July. Mondo grass is quite often confused with liriope (Liriope muscari). However, the leaves of mondo grass are more narrow than those of liriope, the smaller flowers are hidden by the leaves, the fruits are blue compared to the black fruits of liriope and mondo grass is less cold hardy.






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Mountain Mint – Perennial / 1 – 2 feet / Sun – Part Shade - Easily grown in fertile, moist to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants are less drought tolerant than most of the other species of Pycnanthemum. Performs well in bright shade, but best flowering often occurs in full sun. This plant is a vigorous grower that may spread by rhizomes in optimum conditions, but it is not invasive as are many of the true mints (Mentha). If naturalizing is unwanted, prune roots in spring with a spade to keep clumps from spreading. Propagate by seed or division. (Available at http://www.northcreeknurseries.com)

Northern Sea Oats – Perennial / 2 – 3 feet / Sun to Part Shade - Attractive foliage, fall color, winter interest, cut flowers, drought tolerant, deer resistant, easy to grow.

Oak Leaf Hydrangea – Perennial /3 - 6 feet / Half Sun to Full Shade – Flowers may be pink, red, or white. Blooms summer to fall. Needs moist well drained soil. Attractive to birds. Good for cut flowers. Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. (Available http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com)

Papver – Summer Breeze Yellow – Common Name Poppy (Iceland) – Perennial / Full Sun / 10 to 14 inches - Loads of yellow blooms over a long period of time. Plants are evergreen in winter and resent disturbance. May go summer dormant. Deer resistant. Prefers full sun and moist to average, well-drained soil, particularly in winter. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

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Penstemon – Red Riding Hood – Common Name Beardtongue – Perennial / Full Sun / 24 to 36 inches - Bright red, thimble shaped blooms grace strong stems on upright plants with a compact habit. Plants are very free flowering. Prefers full sun to light and moist to dry, well-drained soil. A native western species that is very long flowering. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators. Deer resistant. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Peony – Perennial / Full Sun – Many different colors. Peonies produce their extravagant display in early June every year, regardless of weather, because they are among the most durable and longest-lived plants. They have no natural enemies, no exacting cultural requirements beyond full sun and neutral to slightly sweet soil, and they shrug off cold. After bloom is complete, you are left with a handsome mound of glossy, deep green foliage that will happily anchor the next sequence of bloom in the neighborhood. Finally, Peonies make superior cut flowers, lasting more than a week if cut in full bud. Dies back in winter. (Available at http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com)

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Phlox – Perennial / 2 – 4 feet / Sun – Partial Shade – Comes in different

colors. Prefers moist fertile soils. Blooms in July and August and

through September with deadheading. Some cultivars are fragrant.

Attract humming birds and butterflies. If allowed to self-seed may

revert to a more vigorous plant with lavender-rose flowers.






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Pickerelweed – Perennial / 3 feet / Sun - The large pickerelweed plant produces 1 spike of small flowers. The plant is often 3 feet tall, with long, heart-shaped leaves. The flower stem rises above the leaves except 1 leaf that grows behind the flowers. The deep blue flowers are on a spike about 6 inches long and bloom in succession from the bottom up, prolonging the flowering period for several days. This emergent aquatic, with its leaves and flowers above water and portions of the stem under water, is found typically in shallow, quiet water. The seeds can be eaten like nuts and the young leaf-stalks cooked as greens. Deer also feed on these plants. The common name suggests that this plant, as well as the fish known as pickerel, occupy the same habitat.

Purple Heart Wandering Jew – Annual / 18 inches / Light Shade – Part Sun - This popular trailing house plant is also a pretty durable groundcover or accent plant to about 18 inches tall in the garden. It has 2 to 5+ inch long, narrow pointed purple leaves arranged alternately along thick herbaceous segmented stems. The three petaled purple-pink flowers with yellow stamens arise among the leaves near the tips of the branches primarily in summer but can often be seen at other times in frost free gardens. Plant in light shade or part sun in most any soil type and water regularly to occasionally - surprising drought tolerant for such a tropical looking plant. The leaf color varies with amount of sun and water with the best color in the brightest light. Hardy and evergreen in frost free gardens but will freeze back in colder locations - root hardy to 10°F or less - some claim it will grow as a perennial in USDA Zone 6, where mulching to protect the crown is advantageous.

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Ragged Robin, White – Perennial / 2 feet / Sun to Partial Shade - Masses of star shaped white flowers on branching stem in late Spring. Good for a moist garden/wildlife meadow area.

Rudbecka – Perennial / up to 24 inches tall / Full Sun – Many different varieties. Blooms in late summer to mid-fall. Drought tolerant but prefers moist well-drained soil. Attracts butterflies, pollinators and birds. Deer resistant. Pinch back to make more compact. Self-seeds. Can pinch off some spent seed heads to prevent too many volunteers. Can be divided every 4 years in the spring. (Plants available at www.americanmeadows.com

Russian Sage – Perennial / Full Sun / 30 to 36 inches - Short, strong silvery stems and clusters of tiny lavender-blue flowers add delightful color and airy texture to any garden landscape—without flopping. Resists rabbits and dear. Blooming midsummer through fall. Drought-tolerant choice that will attract plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies. Loved by pollinators! Cut back in late Winter or early Spring. Can prune back all the way to the lowest bud. (Plants available at www.gurneys.com)

Salvia guaranitica 'Argentina Skies' – Perennial / 3 – 4 feet / Sun –

Part Sun – Dramatically different from the normal species. The tall plant

is topped from July until November with hundreds of tubular sky-blue

flowers ... not the dark blue that is more typical. This vigorous selection

is also somewhat stoloniferous although it doesn't run far. Salvia

'Argentina Skies' is an easy-to-grow addition to the cooler colored

sections of the perennial border...a hummingbird favorite. (Plants available at http://avantgardensne.com)



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Salvia, May Night – Perennial / Full Sun / 18 inches - Deep purple flower spikes soar 6-8 in. above blue-gray foliage in summer and last for weeks. Very low maintenance — growing to 18 in. tall in full sun. Sweetly-scented foliage. Magnet for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Remove faded flower spikes to encourage rebloom. (Plants available atwww.gurneys.com)

Salvia – Sensation Deep Blue – Common Name Meadow Sage – Perennial / Full Sun to Light Shade / 10 to 12 inches - Short spikes of dark, purple-blue flowers bloom on compact, dwarf plants providing a long period of color. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Shear off old blooms to encourage reblooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Sedum, Autumn Joy – Perennial / 1 – 3 feet / Full Sun to Part Shade Flowers bloom from August into November; they open pink and mature to a copper. Can be cut back in spring but may delay flowering. Can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings or root leaves in early summer. Divide in spring. Attracts butterflies. Attractive seed heads for dried arrangements.

Sedum, ground covers – Perennial / Sun to Part Shade / 3 to 6 inches – There are many different varieties of ground cover sedums. Easy to grow in well-drained, average soil in full sun to part shade. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Used mainly as a ground cover as flowers are small.






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Scabiosa Butterfly Blue – Common name Pincushion Flower – Perennial / Full Sun to Light Shade / 15 to 18 inches - Lavender-blue pincushoin flowers on fine stems over compact mounds of green foliage. If deadheaded regularly, plants will continue to bloom from May throughout the season. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Avoid wet soils, particularly winter wet. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Great in the landscape. Evergreen. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Solomon’s Seal Variegated - Perennial / 24-36 inches / Partial – Full Shade Prefers moist to wet well drained soil but will tolerate drought once established. Small white blooms in spring and blue berries in the fall. Vole resistant. Will spread and can be propagated by root divisions. Not necessary to deadhead. Cut stems in winter. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Spiderwort – Perennial / 15 – 18 inches / Sun – Part Shade - Tradescantia is a genus of some 70 species native to both temperate and tropical regions. They are immediately recognized by their 3-petaled flowers, each lasting but a day. Vigorous and all but carefree in full sun or partial shade. Tradescantia grows in almost any kind of soil, from damp to dry, but evenly moist soil is required in the dry areas of the South and West. Plants may look tired by midsummer. If cut back almost to the ground, they will soon produce a fresh crop of foliage and may bloom again in the fall. In the Deep South, plants may go dormant in summer, resuming growth in winter. (Available at http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com)







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Spirea, Goldflame – Perennial / Partial to Full Sun / 3 to 4 feet – Dense, upright mounded shrub features attractive bronze-tinged new growth in spring, maturing to soft yellow-green. Fall foliage color is brilliant coppery-orange. Provides wonderful contrast in shrub borders. Good heat tolerance but need regular watering. Deciduous. (Plants available at http://www.monrovia.com)

Spirea – Shrub / 2 – 6 feet / Sun – Many different varieties and colors. Prefers well-drained soil, as they do not like wet feet. Minimal time investment. Adding mulch around the plant will help retain moisture and regular summer watering will promote healthy blooms and growth. Prune summer-blooming spirea bushes during the winter or in the spring. Spring bloomers can be pruned right after the flowers are gone. Remove dead wood and trim canes of spring varieties to the ground. Will lose leaves in winter.

Strawberry Begonia (Geranium) / Saxifraga / Perennial / 2-5 inches / Part Shade Needs well drained soil. Drought and humidity tolerant. Evergreen, deer and rabbit resistant, pink or white blossoms on leafless stems in spring. Used as ground cover: spreads by runner and self seeds. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

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Strawberry Plants – Perennial / Full Sun / 12 inches - To grow in rows, space strawberry plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 3-5 feet apart. Runners will form new plants and eventually form a solid bed. Strawberries may also be planted in containers or pyramid gardens, as an edging for flower and shrub borders or in matted beds and rows. Water frequently until plants are growing vigorously. Apply a light mulch to keep weeds down, conserve moisture and keep fruit clean. Fertilize beds in early summer and again in September with a balanced fertilizer. Do not fertilize if plants are flowering. Note that June-bearing plants produce the second year after planting. Cut all runners off during the first year, leave 2-3 runners the second year. Winter protection for all strawberry varieties is important in most northern areas. Apply a mulch of straw or other loose organic matter 2-3 inches deep over the plants after the ground freezes but before the temperature drops below 20 degrees F. In spring, pull the mulch back into the rows.

(Plants available from http://www.burpee.com)

Sweet Flag (Acorus) – Perennial /12 – 18 inches / Part Shade to Shade

Will die back in the fall. Some varieties may be evergreen. Prefers moist

to wet soils but will grow in average moisture. Will naturalize at water’s

edge or in bogs. Deer resistant and can tolerate clay soil. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

Verbena bonariensis – Perennial / 4 – 5 feet / Sun - The rosy-lavender

flowers are tiny and extremely profuse, held on long and strong 4-5 ft.

stems that are great for cutting. Re-seeds readily but is not invasive. A

winter hardy perennial to zone 7, it can be grown as an annual

everywhere when started early.

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Venus Fly Trap – Perennial when protected / 3 – 4 inches / Sun – Flytraps grow best outdoors as a container or potted plant. It makes an excellent addition to any sunny deck or patio. Keep pot in standing water at all times. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. The flytrap requires mineral-free water (rain water…or distilled water, which is ~ 90 cents per gallon at the grocery store). Use tap water only if it is less than 50 parts per million in dissolved minerals. Our local water does not meet that requirement. Flytraps require nutrient-free soil that provides good drainage and aeration. Use a mixture of 1 part peat moss and 1 part perlite, making sure that there is no fertilizer added to the peat and perlite. Small bags of Miracle Gro brand often have this added. NEVER use potting soil, compost, or fertilizer. These ingredients will kill the plant. Flytraps require 3-4 months of winter dormancy triggered by cold temperatures (below 50 degrees) and shorter daylight hours. Bring plant to unheated garage or cool room during winter when temperatures drop below 20 degrees, then return to outdoors when temperatures go above 20 degrees again.

Water Canna – Perennial / 3 - 4 feet / Sun – useful to stabilize edges around a pond or other water.

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Woodland Poppy – Perennial / up to 24 inches / Part Shade to Shade - Woodland poppies have bright yellow flowers and interesting dissected leaves. This pretty wildflower blooms from March through May. Mature celandine poppy wildflowers reach 24 inches in height and self-sow easily. The Native Americans used the yellowish-orange sap to dye baskets, fibers, and as war paint. Best grown in medium to wet, humusy soils in part shade to full shade. Plants will go dormant in early summer if soils dry out. Will naturalize easily by self-seeding in optimum growing conditions.

Yarrow (Achillea) – Perennial / 18 – 24 inches / Full Sun Several varieties. Flowers in dense flat clusters soft yellow are held above ferny aromatic, silver-gray foliage. Blooms late spring to fall. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Long blooming. . Tolerant of heat, drought, and coastal conditions but intolerant of heavy, wet soil. Deadhead to lateral buds to prolong blooming. Divide every 4-5 years in spring or fall. (Plants available at http://www.sandysplants.com)

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