Elizabeth Jardina, STAFF WRITER
This drought-tolerant Great Plains toughie lends festive accents to other easy-care perennials and grasses in a border or a natural-style planting. Blooms July–early October Size: 18" – 20" high x 18" wide. Hardy to zone 4.
Hardy to zone 5.Kniphofia Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker “Red Hot Poker” is the local nickname for these bold handsome natives of Madagascar and tropical South Africa. Brought to England in 1707, they were kept as greenhouse treasures until 1848, when someone had the bright idea of planting...
10cm pot$15.00ea Ht.60-80cm. Z6. A hardy begonia with fragrant pink flowers and olive green leaves with red veins and red beneath. Plant in shade to part sun, mulch in Zone 5 for winter protection.Begonia grandis alba... $15.00ea Ht.60-80cm Z6. A white flowered form of this ha...
Because some of my biggest Ah-Ha! moments regarding growing and gardening have happened in places far from my comfort/hardiness zone. And the plants…oh the plants. In searching through my older GP posts, I’ve mentioned the PPA at least 9 times. ...
Phytoremediation: Planting specific plant species that can accumulate salts in their tissues, which can then be removed from the site. Electroremediation: Applying an electrical current to the soil to move salts away from the root zone. The choice of solutions will depend on the specific site con...
Daylilies are generally hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. This means they can tolerate winter temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) in Zone 3 and as high as 20-30°F (-6 to -1°C) in Zone 9. However, it is important to note that some specific daylily cultivars mi...
Give your plant a deep soaking to the roots to eliminate air pockets and get your plant comfortable in its new environment. 9. Mulch, if needed Give your perennials a healthy 2- to 3-inch layer oforganic mulchlike wood chips, tree bark, grass clippings, compost, or decomposed leaves. Mul...
If you live in a northern zone and are frustrated with perennials that are behaving like annuals, here is a list of plants we have found to consistently overwinter in Zone 4.
These tropical looking plants are hardy to either zone 6 or 5b, if you provide winter protection. Bright sunny yellow flowers hold consistent color throughout the season. Full Sun | Zones: 5b-9 | Blooms Early to Late Summer Learn More 13. AMAZING DAISIES® 'Banana Cream' Leucanthemum ...