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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)
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)
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 yrs 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 welldrained 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.
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)
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.
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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.
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, largergrowing, less-variegated shoots should be promptly removed.
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.
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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.
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)
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.
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)
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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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
Photo/Illustration:
Michelle Gervais
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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.
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
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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)
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.
Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum)– 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)
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.
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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)
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.
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.
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Water Canna – Perennial / 3 - 4 feet / Sun – useful to stabilize edges
around a pond or other water.
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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