Pastels

 

Brenda B.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
6 - 8
Plants: 

Heather

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Heather

Flowering Cabbage

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Flowering Cabbage

An indispensable ornamental for the fall garden. Large, colorful rosettes of leaves resemble huge flowers. Great as an accent plant in the garden or add to seasonal combination pots with pansies and ceratostigma. Well-drained, lime-rich soil is best.

English Ivy

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English Ivy

Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.

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Avery D.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
shade
Zone: 
3 - 9
Plants: 

Columbine

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Columbine

Catmint

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Catmint

Beautiful flowers complement fragrant silver leaves and attract butterflies. Lovely in the herb or flower garden, especially at garden's edge, as a small-scale ground cover or planted among rosebushes. Shear in midsummer to shape and promote reblooming.

Blue Fescue

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Blue Fescue

Outstanding color for perennial or rock gardens, in mixed landscape plantings or as a small-scale ground cover. Excellent with sedum ﾑAutumn Joy' or hardy geraniums. Remove faded flowers to promote foliage growth. Full sun and dry soil conditions produce the deepest blue color.

Foxglove

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Foxglove

Columbine

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Columbine

Profuse spurred flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and an ideal choice for cutting, flower or rock gardens. Lovely in combination with ferns, hostas, pulmonaria and other part-sun plants. Mounds of blue-green leaves are attractive all season.

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Wendy R.'s colection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
3 - 8
Plants: 

Hardy Marguerite Daisy

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Hardy Marguerite Daisy

Exceptionally long-blooming, stunning in the flower or rock garden and excellent cut. Attractive planted with blue salvia, cranesbill and bee balm. Fragrant, fernlike leaves. Shear as flowering wanes for continuous bloom. Tolerant of dry, poor soil.

Cranesbill

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Cranesbill

Beautiful, long-blooming flowers attract butterflies. Aromatic foliage makes an excellent weed-free ground cover. Also attractive in rock gardens, along paths or at garden's edge, planted with garden phlox, bellflower and ornamental grasses. Prune old leaves and flowers to encourage new growth.

Artemisia

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Artemisia

Outstanding foliage accent for perennial, fragrance or herb gardens. Highlights bright colors, blends with pastels, striking with deep reds and purples. Superb cut for fresh or dried arrangements or crafts. Shrublike growth; trim to shape in early spring.

Woodland Phlox

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Woodland Phlox

Beautiful, fragrant white flower clusters cover the glossy green foliage. Amazingly early flowering period. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Lovely in summer bouquets and stunning in the flower garden.

Woodland Phlox

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Woodland Phlox

A beautiful native woodland plant that produces clusters of fragrant deep blue flowers. Prefers rich, moist, organic soil. Very attractive and naturalizes easily. Attracts butterflies and may be used as a cut flower.

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Candy S.'s collection

Plant type: 
annual
Light: 
shade
Zone: 
n/a
Plants: 

Impatiens

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Impatiens

Abundant flowers contrast beautifully with the rich green foliage. This variety displays flat, spreading growth that highlights the shaded garden. Especially lovely in mixed containers, hanging baskets, at garden's edge, or anywhere a splash of color is desired.

Maidenhair Fern

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Maidenhair Fern

A graceful fern, beautiful in rock gardens and woodland settings. Complements large-leaved perennials such as wild ginger, pulmonaria, hellebores and hosta, as well as spring-flowering bulbs and other ferns. Use as filler for cut flower arrangements.

Swedish Ivy

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Swedish Ivy

Exceptional foliage accent with variegated or bronze leaves. Lovely trailing vine for hanging baskets or mixed planters indoors or out. Thrives in average home temperatures and outdoors in partial shade. White or pink flowers.

East Indian Holly Fern

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East Indian Holly Fern

Lovely evergreen fern with variegated, fine-textured fronds. Plant in the shaded or woodland garden with heuchera, tiarella and toad lily, alone in small groupings, or massed for ground cover. Excellent in cut flower arrangements. Slow-growing and resilient.

Impatiens

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Impatiens

Bright flowers with a darker edge bloom over compact plants. These prolific bloomers are an excellent choice for annual beds, garden edges or decorative containers in the shady garden. Highlights the shaded garden, especially lovely in mixed containers or anywhere a splash of color is desired.

Southern Shield Fern

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Southern Shield Fern

Showy, leathery fronds can reach dramatic heights and provide a lush foliage accent in the garden. Lovely as filler in bouquets. Excellent as a ground cover in shady areas and as a background for shade-loving flowering plants such as toadlily and turtlehead, hosta and wild ginger. Prefers humus-rich soil.

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Taylor V.'s collection

Plant type: 
flowering shrub
Light: 
part sun
Zone: 
6 - 9
Plants: 

Bigleaf Hydrangea

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Bigleaf Hydrangea

Calibrachoa

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Calibrachoa

Profuse, vibrant trumpets burst open with color, covering the handsome, trailing foliage of this excellent landscape plant. Whether rambling across the garden floor or gently tumbling over a container's edge, plentiful flowers abound on this uniform variety. Prefers well-drained soil.

Euphorbia

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Euphorbia

Silvery foliage makes for an attractive contrast with standard green plants, also adding an interesting, tangled mat texture. Use in rock gardens, containers or as a dramatic accent. Drought tolerant.

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Carrie H.'s collection

Plant type: 
flowering shrub
Light: 
part sun
Zone: 
5 - 9

Plants: 

Hydrangea

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Hydrangea

Large pastel flowers make a stunning display. Interesting black stems effectively contrast with the leaves and flowers. Plant in part shade and provide adequate moisture. Flowers are beautiful in arrangements, fresh or dried. Prune immediately after flowering is done for the season.

Delphinium

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Delphinium

Dramatic flowers are excellent cut or beautiful at the back or center of the garden. Especially attractive with foxglove, tall bearded iris and peony. Fertilize well and stake for best results. Cut back after flowering for rebloom. Attracts hummingbirds.

Balloon Flower

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Balloon Flower

Bright flowers attract hummingbirds to your garden. Makes a colorful display along walkways or in rock gardens, planted with gray or burgundy foliages and pastel flowers. Remove faded flowers for best reblooming. New growth emerges in late spring.

Daylily

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Daylily

Viola

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Viola

Profuse fragrant flowers carpet the early garden. Small, dainty flowers are beautiful at garden's edge, in rock gardens, and as a small-scale ground cover. Lovely in bouquets. Allow to reseed for longevity in the garden. Reblooms in cool weather.

Lobelia

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Lobelia

Low-growing growth bears vibrant dainty flowers in abundance. Invites butterflies and provides season-long color. Allow to gently cascade beyond the garden's edge, down a stone wall or over the rim of a container. Geranium, coleus, zinnia and spikes are all lovely complements.

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Marie M.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
5 - 9

Plants: 

Russian Sage

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Russian Sage

Striking combination of aromatic flowers and foliage provides an airy filler for the garden or bouquet. Beautiful with daylilies, garden phlox or balloon flowers. Drought tolerant. Cut back to 4-6" in spring. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Mexican Evening Primrose

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Evening Primrose Mexican

Fragrant flowers over an exceptionally long season. Ideal ground cover, especially in dry, poor soil where a colorful, easy-care planting is desired. In the garden, grow in containers to control spread. Tolerates heat and humidity. Blooms during the day.

Penstemon

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Penstemon

Striking, long-blooming flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds. Beautiful at garden's edge, in rock gardens, or cut for bouquets. Lovely planted with cranesbill, yarrow and lamb's ear. Remove faded flowers to promote rebloom.

Petunia

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Petunia

Trailing petunia with tremendous color from early spring through fall. The superb bloom coverage makes Plush™ perfect for hanging baskets, containers and landscape beds. Feed weekly with a standard flower fertilizer or add slow-release fertilizer at planting for best results.

Yarrow

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Yarrow

Striking in butterfly or flower gardens, with fragrant foliage and flowers that age gracefully from brilliant peach to burnished orange. Beautiful in both formal and informal gardens. Superb cut flower, fresh or dried. Tolerant of dry, poor soil.

Vinca

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Vinca

Bright, cheerful flowers cover mounds of lush foliage. Great for attracting butterflies to gardens, patio tubs or hanging baskets. This superb summer performer thrives in hot locations near buildings or pavement. Lovely with dusty miller or grasses.

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Megan R.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
shade
Zone: 
3 - 8

Plants: 

Japanese Painted Fern

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Japanese Painted Fern

The center of each frond is a deep burgundy, with the leaves a contrasting soft silver-green. The leaf stems are slightly twisted, giving the plant a fluffy texture. Use as a container plant or ground cover. Rabbit resistant.

Sedge

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Sedge

Eye-catching and attractive! Light and airy, arching blades of colorful foliage form graceful mounds. Great for adding textural interest. Lovely planted among astilbe, trollius and ligularia in the garden. Prefers moist, fertile well-drained soil.

Spiderwort

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Spiderwort

Delightful, large flowers are lovely at water's edge intermingled with trollius, cardinal flower and ligularia. Linear arching adds great texture. Very pleasing in moist borders, beds or woodland edges. Remove faded flowers to promote reblooming.

Jacob's Ladder

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Jacob's Ladder

Light blue flowers in August through September highlight the green and white variegated foliage that does not yellow down. This cultivar stands up well to mid-Atlantic summers if you provide good drainage and protect from hot afternoon sun.

Astilbe

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Astilbe

Showy flower plumes and striking foliage are indispensable in the shaded or woodland garden. Excellent complement to bergenia, hosta, ferns or Japanese iris and especially attractive near water. A beautiful, long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried.

Bugleweed

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Bugleweed

Beautiful flower spikes complement rich burgundy foliage and attract hummingbirds. Vigorous, spreading plants make superb ground cover for difficult situations, such as dry shade beneath trees or on slopes. Attractive in rock gardens or at garden's edge.

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Anna G.'s collection

Plant type: 
bulb
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
3 - 8

Plants: 

Tulip

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Tulip

Striking flowers add color wherever they are placed. Gorgeous in mass plantings or as a spring accent in the border. Cut a bunch for a lovely bouquet or use for indoor seasonal color. Plant forced tulips outside after danger of frost has passed for rebloom next spring.

Sweet Alyssum

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Sweet Alyssum

Low-growing carpet teems with the tiniest of flowers! A versatile annual that is equally effective spilling over the rims of containers, filling in cracks between flagstones or blanketing garden's edge. This variety boasts an extremely compact habit. Very salt tolerant.

Cranesbill

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Cranesbill

Striking flowers are exceptionally long-blooming and attract butterflies. Excellent for alpine or rock gardens, as an edging along walkways, in perennial gardens or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive planted in front of dwarf evergreens.

Cape Fuchsia

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Cape Fuchsia

A beautiful shrub native to South Africa that bears lovely tubular blossoms all summer. Upright flower spikes offer good textural contrast. Appropriate for the perennial, mixed, or cutting garden. Prune lightly in spring to maintain symmetry. Prefers well-drained, moist soil.

Peony

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Peony

Exquisite medium-sized pink flowers are excellent for cutting. The glossy, medium-green foliage stays attractive all summer. Perfect for beds and borders or as a specimen. Deep, humus-rich soil is ideal.

Butterfly Bush

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Butterfly Bush
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Jodi M.'s collection

Plant type: 
annual
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
n/a
Plants: 

Verbena

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Verbena

Bright and colorful, these verbenas have a mounding, trailing habit and thrive in heat and sun. Attractive foliage stays healthy all summer. Great for use in containers, borders and baskets.

Lobelia

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Lobelia

Low-growing carpets in a vibrant hue gently cascade beyond the garden's edge, down a stone wall or over the rim of a container. The dainty flowers are borne in abundance, inviting butterflies as well as adding season-long color. Geranium, coleus, zinnia and spikes are all lovely complements.

Lobelia

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Lobelia

Low-growing carpets in vibrant hues gently cascade beyond the garden's edge, down a stone wall or over the rim of a container. The dainty flowers are borne in abundance, inviting butterflies as well as adding season-long color. Geranium, coleus, zinnia and spikes are all lovely complements.

Zonal Geranium

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Zonal Geranium

Exceptionally large, long-lasting flowers on durable plants. Vibrant blossoms provide a season-long display of color and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Lovely in mixed garden plantings and containers. Grown from cuttings, not seed.

New Guinea Impatiens

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New Guinea Impatiens

Nonstop flowers in beautiful hues are offset by handsome, glossy foliage. Popularly used for adding lively color to containers and annual plantings. Particularly lovely in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Provide shelter from wind.

Salvia (Tall)

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Salvia (Tall)

Spikes of tubular red flowers bloom season-long on tall, well-branched plants. These heat and drought tolerant plants are a bright addition to landscape borders and containers.

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Stella H.'s collection

Plant type: 
annual
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
n/a
Plants: 

Vinca

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Vinca

Beautiful flowers attract butterflies to gardens, patio tubs or hanging baskets. Lovely with dusty miller, salvia or grasses. This superb summer performer thrives in hot locations near buildings or pavement. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

Dusty Miller

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Dusty Miller

Wonderful for providing color contrast to the landscape. Intricate, silvery gray leaves are finely textured. Striking planted with red flowers, in large groups or added to combination pots.

Alyssum

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Alyssum

Low-growing carpet teems with the tiniest of flowers! A versatile annual that is equally effective spilling over the rims of containers, filling in cracks between flagstones or blanketing garden's edge. This variety boasts an extremely compact habit. Very salt tolerant.

Viola

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Viola

Profuse fragrant flowers carpet the early garden. These small dainty flowers are beautiful at garden's edge, in rock gardens and as a small-scale ground cover. Lovely in bouquets. Allow to reseed for longevity in the garden. Reblooms in cool weather.

Vinca

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Vinca

Bright, cheerful flowers cover mounds of lush foliage. Great for attracting butterflies to gardens, patio tubs or hanging baskets. This superb summer performer thrives in hot locations near buildings or pavement. Lovely with dusty miller or grasses.

Vinca

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Vinca

Beautiful flowers attract butterflies to gardens, patio tubs or hanging baskets. Lovely with dusty miller, salvia or grasses. This superb summer performer thrives in hot locations near buildings or pavement. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

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Vera D.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
4 - 8
Plants: 

Lupine

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Lupine

Dramatic flower spikes are an excellent choice for summer bouquets or attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Remove faded flower spikes to encourage reblooming and mulch lightly in winter. Prefers cool, evenly moist sites.

Lupine

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Lupine

Dramatic flower spikes are an excellent choice for summer bouquets or attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Remove faded flower spikes to encourage reblooming and mulch lightly in winter. Prefers cool, evenly moist sites.

Geum

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Geum

Striking flowers are beautiful in the garden or in early season bouquets. Ideal for the rock garden or massed for a spectacular effect. Performs best in cool sites; will not tolerate wet soil in winter. Divide plants every 2-3 years to ensure longevity.

Oriental Lily

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Oriental Lily

Large, fragrant upward-facing pink and white flowers grace the garden on this Oriental lily. Blooms later than most other lilies. Plant in the garden after danger of frost has passed. Remove pollen from cut flowers to prevent staining.

Columbine

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Columbine

Exquisite long-spurred flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Striking addition to the cutting, flower or rock garden. Attractive planted with ferns, hostas or pulmonarias, or at the base of larger perennials such as baptisia or delphinium.

Wisteria

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Wisteria

Striking panicles of very fragrant dazzling flowers dangle elegantly from clinging vines covered with luscious, soft green foliage. Decorative seedpods in fall. Beautiful on arbors, pergolas and trellises.

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Addison F.'s collection

Plant type: 
annual
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
n/a
Plants: 

Stock

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Stock

Panicles of fragrant flowers add color to the garden's edge or container garden. Lovely in the landscape or cut flower arrangement with lighter-textured plants, such as baby's breath or low-growing grasses. Average to alkaline (sweet) soil is best.

Bacopa

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Bacopa

Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants. Outstanding as an airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, and wonderful in hanging baskets, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge.

Yucca

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Yucca

Stiff, sword-shaped leaves form evergreen rosettes and bear open spikes of fragrant, bell-shaped flowers. Makes a striking impression in the perennial garden or landscape. Prefers well-drained soil and is very drought tolerant.

Tufted Hair Grass

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Tufted Hair Grass

Abundant sprays of delicate flowers appear early and stay attractive through the season. Beautiful in flower or rock gardens, at water's edge or in open woods, and especially striking against a dark background. Lovely in cut arrangements, fresh or dried.

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Kylie J.'s collection

Plant type: 
annual
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
n/a
Plants: 

Nemesia

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Nemesia

Profuse, fragrant flowers are a wonderful filler for flower gardens or bouquets. Lovely in planters, window boxes and hanging baskets. Remove faded flowers and keep containers well-watered to promote prolific, continuous flowering.

Lantana

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Lantana

Marguerite Daisy

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Marguerite Daisy

Profuse, delicate daisies in a variety of colors attract butterflies. Feathery, fragrant leaves complement the long-blooming flowers. A beautiful cut flower and a wonderful plant for garden's edge, containers or mixed planters. Not hardy; treat as an annual in northern climates.

Bacopa

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Bacopa

Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants. Outstanding as an airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, and wonderful in hanging baskets, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge.

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Vance H.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
sun
Zone: 
9 - 1
Plants: 

Trailing Lantana

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Trailing Lantana

Brilliant flower clusters attract butterflies. Stunning in rock gardens or raised beds, where it will cascade gracefully to the ground. Also attractive in containers and as a ground cover. Heat and drought tolerant, and resistant to deer browsing.

Spikes

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Spikes

Long green, grasslike leaves grow upward from a common point, arching slightly until the leaf tips point down. A popular plant for adding height to a container garden. Very beautiful mixed with flowering plants.

Jupiter's Beard

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Jupiter's Beard

Fragrant flowers bloom over a long season. A fantastic display for butterfly, perennial or cutting gardens, and attractive in combination with yarrow, asters and coreopsis. Remove faded flowers to encourage rebloom. Does well in poor, dry soils.

Artemisia

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Artemisia

Outstanding foliage accent for perennial, fragrance or herb gardens. Highlights bright colors, blends with pastels, striking with deep reds and purples. Superb cut for fresh or dried arrangements or crafts. Shrublike growth; trim to shape in early spring.

Lantana

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Lantana

Brilliant flower clusters attract butterflies. Stunning in rock gardens or raised beds, where it will cascade gracefully to the ground. Also attractive in containers and as a ground cover. Heat and drought tolerant, and resistant to deer browsing.

Snow-in-Summer

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Snow-in-Summer

A quick-spreading ground cover with felted silvery green foliage that stays attractive all season. Beautiful when grown between stepping-stones, allowed to cascade over walls, or used in an all-white garden. Shear after flowering to promote new growth.

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Benita W.'s collection

Plant type: 
perennial
Light: 
part sun
Zone: 
4 - 8
Plants: 

Catmint

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Catmint

Beautiful flowers complement fragrant silver leaves and attract butterflies. Lovely in the herb or flower garden, especially at garden's edge, as a small-scale ground cover or planted among rosebushes. Shear in midsummer to shape and promote reblooming.

Rose

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Rose

Clusters of deliciously pink flowers bloom throughout the season on tough, compact shrubs. Foliage forms a thick, cushiony mat. A lovely addition to the landscape. Use in the mixed garden, as low hedging, or in containers.

English Lavender

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English Lavender

Long spires of fragrant flowers and silvery leaves are wonderful dried for potpourri and herbal crafts. Lovely in the herb, butterfly or flower garden, especially with lamb's ear and sage. Blooms later than most lavenders and is more disease resistant.

Japanese Privet

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Japanese Privet

Panicles of white flowers bloom in spring and develop into shiny black berries that persist through winter. This large open shrub with striking variegated foliage can easily be shaped into a tree by pruning. Excellent choice for screens, hedges and foundation plantings.

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Gabrielle R.'s collection

Plant type: 
flowering shrub
Light: 
part sun
Zone: 
6 - 9
Plants: 

Azalea

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Azalea

A medium-sized shrub with a rounded, somewhat upright growth habit. Glossy, dark green leaves are surrounded by soft white blooms in spring. Use as an accent or mass plant for effect.

Japanese Flowering Cherry

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Flowering Cherry

This small tree makes a dazzling accent in the open lawn or near the street. It's profuse showy spring flower looks lovely underplanted with flowering bulbs. The blossom stems are outstanding in floral arrangements.

Boxwood

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Boxwood

Broad-leaved evergreen shrub. Dense, compact form with dark green, glossy foliage. Medium- to slow-growing. Can grow to 15' (4.6 m) tall and up to 15' (4.6 m) wide if not pruned. Prune regularly to maintain size and shape. Uses: accent, border, foundation, mass planting.

Hosta

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Hosta

Perfect for the shaded garden! An outstanding foliage plant, excellent as an edging or specimen in perennial gardens or mixed plantings or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive with ferns and astilbe. White or lavender lilylike flowers.

English Daisy

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English Daisy

A colorful carpet of flowers for the spring garden. Attractive with pansies or spring bulbs; ideal as a small-scale ground cover, in rock gardens or at garden's edge. Plant in a cool site with moist soil for best performance and continued rebloom.

Rhododendron

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Rhododendron

Flowering, broad-leaved shrub produces masses of spectacular flower clusters. Glossy foliage is evergreen. Beautiful at woodland's edge or as a specimen. Growth becomes more open in deeper shade. Prune in spring after flowering. Prefers rich, acid (sour) soil.

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