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Type Genus Variety Common Name Mid Spring Late Spring Early  Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid   Fall Late Fall Zone Soil Acidity Type of soil Moisture Placement Max Height Max Width Min Spacing Max Light
Annuals AGERATUM White Bouquet Ageratum 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 1' < 6" Full Sun
AGERATUM Blue Horizon Ageratum 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 1' < 6" Full Sun
AGERATUM Hawaii Ageratum 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 1' < 6" Full Sun
AGERATUM Red Top Ageratum 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 1' < 6" Full Sun
ALTHAEA Summer Carnival Annual Holyhock 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
AMARANTHUS Elephant Head Elephant Head 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
AMARANTHUS Love Lies Bleeding Love Lies Bleeding 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
AMARANTHUS Hot Biscuits Hot Biscuits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
AMARANTHUS Majic Fountains Majic Fountains 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
AMMI Green Mist Bishop's Weed 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
AMMI Bishop's Weed 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 4' - 5' 2' - 21/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
ANTIRRHINUM Liberty Mix Snap Dragon 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' < 6" Light Sun
ANTIRRHINUM Madame Butterfly Snap Dragon 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 4 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
ANTIRRHINUM Rocket Mix Snap Dragon 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 4 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
BUPLEURUM Green Gold Green Gold 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Massagino Mix Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Sea Star Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Powder Puff Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Matsumoto Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Giant Princess Mix Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Dutchess Mix Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Rainbow Mix Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Florette Champagne Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Composition Michaelmas Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Pink Tower Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Tiger Paws Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CARTHAMUS Orange & Cream Safflower 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CELOSIA Apricot Brandy Plumed Celosia 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CELOSIA Pampas Pampas Plume 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CELOSIA Chief Mix Celosia 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CELOSIA Bombay Bombay 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 3' - 4' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CELOSIA Pampas Plume Tall Plumed Celosia 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Garnet OG Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Blue Diadem Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Burgundy Black Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Blue Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Basketflower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Tall Double Mix Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Garnet Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Red Boy Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Cut Flower Mix Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Sweet Sultan Amberboa Cornflower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Poka Dot Mix Batchelor Button 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CLEOME Mixed Colors Spider Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Dry Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
CLEOME Mixed Colors Spider Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Dry Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
CLEOME Mixed Colors Spider Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Dry Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
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Type Genus Variety Common Name Mid Spring Late Spring Early  Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid   Fall Late Fall Zone Soil Acidity Type of soil Moisture Placement Max Height Max Width Min Spacing Max Light
Annuals CONSOLIDA Blue Cloud Larkspur 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Front 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" Full Sun
CONSOLIDA White Cloud Larkspur 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Front 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" Full Sun
COSMOS Sunset Cosmos Orange Cosmos 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
COSMOS Early Sensation Mixed OG Calliopsis 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 3' - 4' 1 1/2' Full Sun
COSMOS Sensation Mixed OG Calliopsis 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 3' - 4' 1 1/2' Full Sun
COSMOS Sea Shells Sea Shells Cosmos 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2 1/2' Full Sun
COSMOS Psyche Mix Cosmos 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2 1/2' Full Sun
COSMOS Early Wonder Cosmos 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
COSMOS Picotee Calliopsis 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 3' - 4' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DIDISCUS Mixed Colours Blue Lace Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DILL Florest's Dill Florest's Dill 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
EUCALYPTUS Silver Drop Eucalyptus 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Front 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" Full Sun
EUPHORBIA Snow Top Snow Top Euphorbia 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 6.5 Moist Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
EUPHORBIA Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 6.5 Moist Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
EUPHORBIA Snow on the MT Snow Top Euphorbia 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 6.5 Moist Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
GAILLARDIA Double Mix Blanket Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
GODETIA Lady in Blue Satin Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
GODETIA Shamini Satin Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
GODETIA Dwarf Double Azalea Satin Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Soraya Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Selma Suns Mix OG Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Floristan Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Autumn Beauty Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Sunny Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Moulin Rouge Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Tohoku Yae Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Prado Red Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Prado Gold Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Prado Series Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Large Flower Mix Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Music Box Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Crimson Thriller Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Sunbright Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Velvet Tapestry Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELIANTHUS Lemon Queen Sun Flower 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
LARKSPUR Frosted Skies Annual Delphinium 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1' - 1 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
LARKSPUR Sublime Mix Annual Delphinium 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Moist Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
LARKSPUR Dwarf Hyacinth Annual Delphinium 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
LARKSPUR Earl Grey Annual Delphinium 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
LARKSPUR T&M Improved Annual Delphinium 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
LARKSPUR Giant Double Hyacinth Annual Delphinium 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Back 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
MARIGOLD Crackerjack Mix Tall African 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Sandy Loam Dry Front 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
MOLUCCELLA Bells of Ireland 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back 2' - 2 1/2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
NEMESIA KLM Nemesia 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
NEMESIA Tapestry Nemesia 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Moist Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
NICCOTIANA Only the Lonely Tobacco Plant 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 6 Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
NICCOTIANA Flowering Tobacco 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 6 Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
NICCOTIANA Sylvestrus Tobacco Plant 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 6 Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
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Genus Variety Common Name Mid Spring Late Spring Early  Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid   Fall Late Fall Zone Soil Acidity Type of soil Moisture Placement Max Height Max Width Min Spacing Max Light
PANSY Chalon Pansy 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' 6" Part Sun
POLEMONIACEAE Watercolor Mix Phlox 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' 6" Full Sun
POLEMONIACEAE Twinkle Mix Phlox 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Kelvedon Star Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Green Eyes Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Chim Chiminee Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Becky Mix Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Rustic Colors Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Green Wizard Green Rudbekia 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Goldilocks Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Gloriosa Single Gloriosa Daisy 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Cherokee Sunset Double Rudbekia 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
SALPIGLOSSIS Royal Mix Painted Tongue 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 - 1 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
SALVIA Strata Salvia 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Front 1 - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' 6" Full Sun
SCABIOSA Ping Pong Pin cushion Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 7.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
SCABIOSA Giant Imperial Mix Pin cushion Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 7.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
SCABIOSA Double Mix Pin cushion Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 7.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
STOCK Cheerful Stock 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Moist Front 1 - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' 6" Full Sun
TITHONIA Torch Mexican Sunflower 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
TITHONIA Mexican Sunflower 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
TITHONIA Goldfinger Mexican Sunflower 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
TRACHELIUM Purple Umbrella Trachelium 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
VERBENA Ideal Florist Mix Verbena 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' 6" Full Sun
ZINNIA Benary's Giant Mix Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA Ruffles Mix Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
ZINNIA Blue Point Formula Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA Sunbow Mix Button Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA Giant Double Mix Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA Giant Cactus Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
ZINNIA Oklahoma Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA Cactus Bright Jewel Mix Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
ZINNIA Envy Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA State Fair Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ZINNIA Parks Picks Zinnia 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
Annual Herb CALENDULA Touch of Red Calandula 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
CALENDULA déjà vu Calandula 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
CALENDULA Kablouna Mix Calandula 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
Biannual DIANTHUS Hollandia Mix Sweet William 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Front 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1'-1 1/2' Full Sun
DIGITALIS Foxy Foxglove 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
Bulb ALLIUM Mix Species 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Varies Varies Varies Varies Full Sun
FRESIAS Double Fresia 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 9 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
IRIS Japanese 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
IRIS Siberian 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
IRIS Dutch 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
IRIS Tall Bearded 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 7.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
LILIUM Asiatic Mix Asiatic Lily 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6 Loam Drained Back No 6" - 1' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
LILIUM Mix Trumpet Lily 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6 Loam Drained Back 4' - 5' 6" - 1' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
TULIP Darwin Darin Tulips 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' 6" - 1' Full Sun
Corm BEGONIA Non-Stop Mix Begonia 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 8 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 6" - 1' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Light Shade
GLADIOLUS Mix 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 3' - 4' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
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Type Genus Variety Common Name Mid Spring Late Spring Early  Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid   Fall Late Fall Zone Soil Acidity Type of soil Moisture Placement Max Height Max Width Min Spacing Max Light
Perennial ACHILLEA Florists Yarrow Florists Yarrow 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 5.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
ACHILLEA Debutante Yarrow 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 5.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
ACHILLEA The Pearl The Pearl 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 5.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
ACHILLEA Summer Pastels Yarrow 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 5.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
ACONITUM carmichaelii Monks-hood 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5.5 Loam Moist Back Above 5' 2' - 2 1/2' 2' Part Sun
AGASTACHE Hyssop 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 2' Full Sun
ANCHUSA Blue Heaven Italian Bugloss 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.75 Silt Loam Moist Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
ANEMONE De Caen 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 8 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' < 6" Light Shade
ANTHEMIS Kelwayl Golden Marguerite 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
ANTHEMIS sancti-johannis Golden Marguerite 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
ARMERIA Sea Thrift 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.25 Sandy Loam Drained Front 6" - 1' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
ASCLEPIAS Silky Formula Mix Butterfly Weed 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Sandy Loam Moist Back 3' - 4' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
ASCLEPIAS Ice Ballet Butterfly Weed 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Sandy Loam Moist Back 3' - 4' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
ASTILBE Arendsii Mix Astilbe 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Loam Wet Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Part Sun
ASTRANTIA Major Masterwort 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6 Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
BAPTISIA False Indigo 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.25 Sandy Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
BUDDLEIA Mix Colors Butterfly Bush 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 5 Clay Loam Drained Back Above 5' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
CALLESTEPHUS Composition Michaelmas Daisy 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
CAMPANULA pyramidalis Bell Flower 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 7 Sandy Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
CAMPANULA glomeratera 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 7 Sandy Loam Drained Back 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' Full Sun
CENTAUREA Montana 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
CHRYSANTHEMUM Shasta Daisy Shasta Daisy 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
CHRYSANTHEMUM Korean Hybrids Chrysanthemum 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 3' - 4' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
COREOPSIS Early Sunrise Early Sunrise Coreopsis 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
COREOPSIS Golden Shower Threadleaf Coreiopsis 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
COREOPSIS Baby Sun Tickseed 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DELPHINIUM Magic Fountain 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DELPHINIUM Pacific Hybrids Delphinium 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Loam Moist Back 4' - 5' 2' - 2 1/2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DELPHINIUM Belladonna Belladonna 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DELPHINIUM Bellasarum Bellasarum 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DIANTHUS Baby Doll Pinks 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 6" - 1' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
DIANTHUS Chabaud Giant Mix Carnation 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DIANTHUS Flouristan Mix 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
DIANTHUS Zing Rose 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" Part Shade
DIANTHUS Reisen Giant Superb Mix Large Carnation 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
DIANTHUS Rainbow Lovliness Garden Pink 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" Full Sun
DICENTRA Bleeding Heart 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 5.5 Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Part Shade
DORONICUM Leopard's Bane 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
ECHINACEA White Swan White Swan 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
ECHINACEA Magnus Red Cone Flower 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ECHINACEA Purple Cone Flower Purple Cone Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
ECHINOPS Globe Thistle 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2' - 2 1/2' 2 1/2' Full Sun
ERIGERON New Hybrids Mix Fleabane 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 6 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
ERYNGIUM Sea Holly 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6 Sandy Loam Drained Back 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 2' Full Sun
FILIPENDULA Meadowsweet 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 7 Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Part Sun
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Type Genus Variety Common Name Mid Spring Late Spring Early  Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid   Fall Late Fall Zone Soil Acidity Type of soil Moisture Placement Max Height Max Width Min Spacing Max Light
Perennial GAILLARDIA Burgundy Blanket Flower 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
GAILLARDIA T&M Reselected Hybrids 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
GYPSOPHILA Double Snow Flake Babies Breath 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 6.75 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HELENIUM Red & Gold Sneezeweed 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 3 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
HEMEROCALLIS Mix Day Lily 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 4 6 Clay Loam Moist Middle Varies Varies 1 1/2' Full Sun
HEUCHERA Firefly Coral Bells 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Moist Front 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Light Sun
KNAUTIA Melton Pastels Knautia 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 6 7.25 Clay Loam Drained Back Above 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' Full Sun
KNIPHOFIA Basuto Torch Lily Red Hot Poker 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 3' - 4' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
KNIPHOFIA Flaineco Red Hot Poker 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
LEUCANTHEMUM Crazy Daisy Double Shasta 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
LIATRIS Purple Blazing Star Blazing Star 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
LIATRIS Floristan Blazing Star 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
LUPINUS Band of Nobles Lupin 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 3' - 4' 2' - 2 1/2' 1' Full Sun
LYCHNIS T&M Mix Campion 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
LYCHNIS Dusky Salmon Campion 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Moist Middle 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
LYSIMACHIA Gooseneck Loosestrife 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6 Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
MALVA Pink Mallow 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
MALVA Mystic Merlin Mallow 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
MALVA Alba Mallow 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 2' Full Sun
PENSTEMON Iron Maiden Beard Tongue 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 3' - 4' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
PENSTEMON Tall Bicolor Sensation 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Sandy Loam Moist Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 6" - 1' < 6" Full Sun
PENSTEMON Large Beard-Tongue Beardstongue 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
PENSTEMON Foxglove Beardstongue 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 4' - 5' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
PEONY Ann Cousins Peony 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 3' - 4' 3' - 4' 2' Full Sun
PHLOX Mix Garden Phlox 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2' - 2 1/2' 2' Part Shade
PHYSOSTEGIA Crown of Snow Obedient Plant 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 6 Clay Loam Moist Back 2 1/2' - 3' 2 1/2' - 3' 1' Full Sun
PLATYCODON Fuji Mix Balloon Flower 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 6" - 1' 6" - 1' Full Sun
PLATYCODON Florist Mix Balloon Flower 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 6" - 1' 6" - 1' Full Sun
POLEMONIUM Blue Pearl Jacobs Ladder 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
POLEMONIUM Apricot Delight Jacobs Ladder 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
POLEMONIUM White Pearl Jacobs Ladder 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" - 1' Full Sun
PYRETHRUM Robinson's Mix Painted Daisy 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 6.5 Loam Drained Middle 2' - 2 1/2' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
RANUNCULUS Mix 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 7 6.5 Loam Drained Front 1' - 1 1/2' < 6" 6" - 1' Full Sun
RUDBEKIA Hirta 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 6.5 Sandy Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
SCABIOSA Fama Pin cushion Flower 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 5 7.5 Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1' - 1 1/2' 6" Full Sun
SEDUM Autumn Joy 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 4 6 Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
SIDALCEA Party Girl Prairie Mallow 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
STOKESIA Blue & White Stokes Aster 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 6.5 Clay Loam Drained Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 1 1/2' - 2' 1' Full Sun
THALICRTUM New Hybrids Mix Thalictrum 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 5.5 Clay Loam Moist Back 2 1/2' - 3' 1' - 1 1/2' 1' Full Sun
VERONICA Sightseeing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 Loam Drained Front 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
VERONICA Crater Lake Blue Speedwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 Loam Drained Front 1 1/2' - 2' 6" - 1' 1' Full Sun
Herb ALCHEMILLA Thriller Lady's Mantle 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 Clay Loam Moist Middle 1 1/2' - 2' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
MONARDA Bergamot Bee Balm 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 6 Clay Loam Moist Middle 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
Tuber DAHLIA Fubuki Fubuki Dahlias 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 8 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DAHLIA Spider Mix 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 8 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DAHLIA PomPom Mix 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 8 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DAHLIA Large Cactus Mix 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 8 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DAHLIA Giant Hybrids Mix 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 8 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun
DAHLIA Large Decorative Mix 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 8 7 Loam Drained Back 3' - 4' 2 1/2' - 3' 1 1/2' Full Sun