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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 | ||