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RhododendronShrub. Prefers shade or indirect bright light. Cut off flowers after they have died back and fertilize with acidifying fertilizer.
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False Rock CressPerennial. Height 5 inches. Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Attractive in rock gardens or as edging for beds. Propagate by seed (do not cover seed, needs light) or division in midsummer. Zones 5-9.
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Rock CressPerennial. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, loose soil. Propagate from seed or division of plant. Don't cover seeds as they need light to germinate. Best in Zones 4-9 depending on variety. |
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Perennial SalviaPerennial variety. Height 3 feet. Full sun in well-drained soil. Tolerates drought. If cut back after first flowering, may produce second flowering. Needs no staking. Zones 5-9 |
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Virginia SpiderwortPerennial. Height 2 feet. Grow in sun to light shade in moist well-drained soil. Cut to ground when the blooms have faded. Propagate by division in spring or fall. Zones 5-9. |
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Sunflower HeliopsisPerennial. Height 4 foot. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. No pests. Deadhead to lateral stems. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Zones 4-8.
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Veronica or Speedwell. Perennial. Height varies a great deal with variety from ground covers of 6 inches to 4 foot high plants. This is a very unfussy flower but does best in full sun to partial shade. Less fertile soil encourages taller species to stand more upright. Ideal pH is 5.5 to 7.0. Propagate by division or cuttings in late summer or fall after flowering or by seed in spring or early summer. Zones 4-8. |
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Yarrow Perennial. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by division every 3 years or by seed. Do not cover seed as they need light to germinate. Plants from seed will flower following year. Best in Zones 3-10.
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