The plants that we have designated as our "favorites" earned that distinction because of the relative ease with which they grow in this area and the significant contribution they make to our gardens. They are the plants that we have found to be the most useful, interesting and reliable; that give the biggest return on our investment of time, money, effort; and that most consistently meet our expectations. The list is by its nature selective. There may be many others that deserve to be included. These are the plants with which we are most familiar at this time, where we have actual "hands on" experience growing the plant in this area.

The Favorite Plants web page used information from the Gardeners' Exchange Group Gardener's Notebook "Favorite Plants" section, which was researched and developed by Anne Moss, Wendy Maddox, Barbara Broerman, Jacque Seldeen, and Suds Suddarth.

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        Plant types
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CARE NEEDED
        Relatively Carefree -

grows in our soil if it has been reasonably amended and adapted to the plants preferences

not likely to require an extraordinary amount of staking, spraying, pruning, and other extra maintenance effort aside from deadheading, fertilizing and spring and/or fall clean up;

has attractive, long lasting foliage and a long bloom time;

is reliably hardy in this area.

        Fussy -

• sentimental favorites which are more difficult to grow or which need to be "fussed over".
• have been used historically as major contributors to the garden
• many gardeners feel their garden would not be complete without them
• with special effort, care, or knowledge, these plants can be grown in this area even though they may generally be more particular, problematic or short lived

PLANT TYPES

Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Deciduous Flowering Tree
Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Fern
Ornamental Grass
Perennial
Self-sowing Annual
Self-sowing Biennial

Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Shade

BLOOM TIME

Very Early -- March/April
Early -- May/June
Middle -- July/August
Late -- September/October

HEIGHT

Extra tall -- over 5 feet
Tall -- 3 to 5 feet
Medium -- 19 to 36 inches
Short -- 6 to 18 inches
Low -- under 6 inches

PLUS FACTOR

Attracts birds
Attracts butterflies
Attracts hummingbirds
Autumn interest
Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Easy to grow
Good cut flower
Good for drying
Winter interest
 

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