More Plant Species

January 13, 2017 gimmecrafts Yard & Garden 0

Jackman Clematis

This deciduous perennial vine is grown for its blue-purple flowers in summer.

  • Plant in moist, but-well drained soil
  • Plant in full sun, but with the roots shaded from intense sun
  • Prune back previous season’s growth to main stem 1-2′ from ground in late winter
  • Height: 7-10 feet; Width: 3-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:

  • Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first
    hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in early spring; fertilize when
    new growth appears.
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt pull; back mulch in early spring; fertilize when new growth appears in early spring.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; fertilize when new growth appears in early spring.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; fertilize when new growth appears in early spring.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; fertilize when new growth appears in early spring.

Fireball Mallow

This herbaceous perennial has large pinkish-red flowers in summer and purple-tinged foliage.

  • Plant in rich, moist to wet soil
  • Plant in full sun; prune to the ground after frost
  • Height: 4-6 feet; Width: 4-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:

  • Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; fertilize in spring; water regularly in
    dry spells during first growing season; mulch in fall; avoid contact with salt.
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; fertilize in spring; water regularly in
    dry spells during first growing season; mulch in fall; avoid contact with salt.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; fertilize in spring; water regularly in
    dry spells during first growing season; mulch in fall.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; fertilize in spring; water regularly in
    dry spells during first growing season; mulch in fall.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; fertilize in spring; water
    regularly in dry spells during first growing season; mulch in fall.
  • Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; fertilize in spring; water
    regularly in dry spells during first growing season; mulch in fall.

Zagreb Coreopsis

This mounding perennial has dark green fern-like foliage and yellow flowers in spring through summer.

  • Plant in well-drained soil
  • Plant in full sun to light shade
  • Shear back after initial flush to promote reblooming; divide in spring if needed
  • Height: 12-15 inches; Width: 12-18 inches, spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 3-9:

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

Oriental Fountain Grass

This is a dwarf, finely textured ornamental grass with rosy-purple seed heads and good fall color.

  • Plant in organic, but well drained soil; water when dry; fertilize in spring
  • Plant in full sun; prune while dormant in winter.
  • Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 2-3 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 6-8:

  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; fertilize
    in spring with balanced fertilizer.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer.

Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa – Orange Coneflower

  • Perennial with orange-tinged yellow daisy-like flowers with brown/purple center in summer to fall
  • Plant in well-drained soil
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
  • Deadhead to promote continued blooming
  • Height: 12-18 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:

  • Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; avoid contact with salt; divide in spring every few years.
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; avoid contact with salt; divide in spring every few years.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; divide in spring every few years.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; divide in spring every few years.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; divide in spring every few years.

Purple Emperor Stonecrop

This deciduous perennial has succulent dark purple foliage and pinkish-purple flowers.

  • Plant in full sun
  • Plant in average to poor, but well-drained soil
  • Heat and drought tolerant
  • Height: 12-15 inches; Width: 12-15 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 3-9:

  • Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to
    prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.
  • Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.
  • 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; mulch after first hard frost.
  • Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
  • Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.

Creeping Jenny

This is a trailing perennial evergreen with lime green to yellow leaves and tiny yellow flowers in summer and early fall.

  • Plant in full sun in colder climates to medium shade in warmer climates
  • Plant in rich, moist soil; needs reliable moisture
  • Prune as needed in early spring
  • Height: 2-4 inches; Width: 12-18 inches or more spreading

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:

  • Zone 3: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; mulch for protection;
    plant in full sun to light shade; protect from salt; water when dry
  • Zone 4: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun to light shade; protect from salt; water when dry.
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun to light shade; protect from salt; water when dry.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun to partial shade; water when dry.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun to partial shade; water when dry.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in light to medium shade; water when dry.

Caradonna Salvia (Sage)

This perennial is grown for its purple-blue flowers from summer to fall that attract butterflies.

  • Plant in full sun
  • Plant in average, but sharply drained soil
  • Divide every few years in early spring; deadhead to encourage blooming
  • Height: 18-24 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:

  • Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry; mulch in fall; avoid
    exposure to salt.
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry; mulch in fall; avoid exposure to salt.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry; mulch in fall.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry; mulch in fall.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry; mulch in fall; may be short-lived in this warmer zone.

Attraction Butterfly Bush

This deciduous shrub has gray-green foliage and deep purple to red flowers that attract butterflies.

  • 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.

Grace Smoketree

This is a small deciduous tree with reddish-purple leaves and “puffs” of pink flowers in early summer; orange foliage color in fall.

  • Plant in average garden soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained; tolerates some salt; drought tolerant
  • Plant in full sun
  • Height: 10-20 feet; Width: 10-20 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:

  • Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra
    mulch after first hard frost.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun.
  • Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
  • Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
  • Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Jacob Kline Bee Balm

This spreading upright perennial has fragrant minty foliage and scarlet to pink flowers in summer.

  • Plant in full sun; divide in spring every few years
  • Plant in rich, well-drained soil; fertilize in spring
  • Resistant to powdery mildew
  • Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2 feet, spreading

Hardy in zones (3)4-9

  • Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring; plants are marginally hardy in this zone, but will probably survive with protection or snow cover.
  • Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; 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; mulch after first had frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
  • Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
  • Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
  • Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

Red Eden Rose

This vigorous climbing rose has large abundant double red flowers.

  • Repeat Bloomer
  • Disease Resistant
  • Moist, but well-drained soil
  • Plant in full sun for all zones
  • Height: 12-15 feet; Width: to 8 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9

  • Zone 4: Pant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, build protective cage around and base and fill with compost or shredded leaves; remove oldest canes after spring flush; may suffer some dieback.
  • Zone 5: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, build protective cage around base and fill with compost or shredded leaves; remove oldest canes after spring flush; may suffer some dieback.
  • Zone 6: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves several inches deep above crown; remove oldest canes after spring flush.
  • Zone 7: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; remove oldest canes after spring flush.
  • Zone 8: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; remove oldest canes after spring flush.
  • Zone 9: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; remove oldest canes after spring flush.
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