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ZONE 8A COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME FAMILY BLOOM TIME DURATION HABIT HEIGHT SPREAD SPACING HARDINESS BLOOM COLOR NATIVE HABITAT WATER USE DROUGHT TOLERANT LIGHT REQUIREMENT SOIL MOISTURE SOIL TEXTURE SOIL PH ATTRACTS TARGET PESTS PROPOGATION WARNING PROBLEMS COMMENTS Propagated only from seeds. Sow on top of soil as light is it would be nice to have a fair amount of this. I know it’s Phacelia Tanacetifolia Boraginaceae aphids, caterpillers, thrips, spidermites, stink bugs, needed for germination. While no stratification is needed, expensive so maybe we share the costs on these-Melissa Rocky or sandy Native bees, beneficials, bumble bees, honey bees, squash bug nymphs, beetle and fly larvae, true bugs and germination is enhanced by scarifying the seeds. Scratch or Lacy Phacelia Mar, Apr, May, June, July Annual Herb 1-3 ft 12" 12" zones 3 thru 10 Blue Open Flats and slopes Medium yes Sun Dry soils acidic-alkaline Hoverflies, Pirate bugs, Paracidic wasps, tachinid flies beetles nick the seed coat then soak in water overnight. skin irritant Propagate by seed - Sow seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last spring frost. Do not cover the seeds with soil, as light aids Lobelia erinus Campanulaceae Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall Late ditches, rvenes, germination. Bottom water to prevent damping off. Seedlings mature Fall/Early Winter pink, rose, mauve, depressions, bees, butterflies, birds, prasitic wasps, hoverflies, slowly. It's easier to buy pre-started plants. Germination temperature: Edging Lobelia Annual clump, mound <6" 3-6" 6-9" zones 10 thru 11 blue, white woodlands Average Yes Full Sun well drained moisr, fertile 6.1-7.5 tachinid flies Eggs of moths (caterpillers), aphids, mealy bugs, thrips 70 F to 75 F. DTE 14-21days By dividing the rootball. From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From All parts of plant are seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated poisonous if ingested greenhouse. Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked. From Tufted perennial from a branched crown and short, thick Alpines and Rock seed; sow indoors before last frost. From seed; direct sow after last rhizomes, the stems 5-20 cm. tall, with soft, gray hairs Alpine Cinquefoil Potentilla villosa Rosaceae July-September Perennial Herb <6" 12-24" 3"-6"/6"-9" zones 3 thru 9 Bright Yellow Gardens Average yes Full Sun dry bees, butterflies, birds, lady bird beetles, aphids, mites, whiteflies, frost. throughout. Propagate by seed - Direct seed in garden in mid- to late spring, or indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Do not cover the seeds, as they Lobularia maritima Brassicaceae Pink Rose/Mauve need light to germinate. Germination temperature: 65 F to 70 F Days White/Near White Prefers sandy, tachinid flies, bees, butterflies, birds, hoverflies, to emergence: 14 Sweet Alyssum Repeatedly Annual <6" 6-12" 3"-6"/6"-9" Average Yes Full sun-Partial Shade damp, well drained tolerates any 5.6-7.5 parasitic wasps aphids, mealybugs, thrips, caterpillers leafhoppers, whiteflies Propagate by seed, division or separation - Divide in the fall. Plants do not like to be disturbed, and required time for recuperation before Aurinia saxatilis Brassicaceae resuming attractive growth. Sow seeds in cold frames in spring or fall. Basket of Gold Alpines and Rock bees, butterflies, birds, lady bugs, hoverflies, Plants may self-seed if allowed. Alyssum Late Spring-Early Summer Perennial 6-12" 12-18" 9-12" zones 3 thru 7 Bright Yellow Gardens Low-Average Yes Full Sun dry normal, sandy 6.5-7.5 tachinid flies aphids, mites, whiteflies, mealy worms, thrips Rhizoctonia rot, stem rot Clumps, Invasive, aggressive, bees, butterflies, parasitic wasps, hoverflies, tachinid skin irrtant, can cause Common Yarrow Achillea millefolium Asteracea July, Aug, Sept Perennial rhizomatic 1-3 FT 1-3 FT 18"-24" zones 3 thru 9 pink, red, white Disturbed Soils Dry-Med Yes Full sun-Partial Shade sandy, clay 5.1-6.5 flies aphids, caterpillers, mealy bugs, thrips allergic reaction Aphids, powdery mildew, rust Stem rot, powdery mildew and rust. Achillea filipendulina May need staking. attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, By dividing the rootball. From seed; winter sow in vented containers, Lacewings, Ladybugs, hoverflies, parasitic wasps, coldframe or unheated greenhouse. From seed; sow indoors before Fernleaf Yarrow Asteraceae June, Aug Perennial 3-4 ft 2-3 ft 15"-18" Zones 3 thru 9 Yellow Dry-Med Yes Full Sun Dry Normal, Sandy, Clay 5.6-7.5 tachinid flies Aphids, Caterpillers, Mites, Whiteflies, thrips last frost. From seed; direct sow after last frost May Require Staking Easily propagated from stem cuttings or divisions. Cuttings should be Alpines and Rock Bees, Birds, Butterflies, parasitic wasps, hoverflies, taken in early summer. Sow seeds in spring, but provide cold Crimson- Thyme Thymus serpylum coccineus Lamiaceae Late Spring Early Summer Late Summer Perennial Groundcover, Herbs <6" 12-18" 12-15" Zones 4 thru 9 Pink Red Gardens Average Yes Full Sun Dry Normal/Sandy 5.6-7.5 tachnid flies aphids, caterpillers, thrips protection if frost is still a threat. Or start seedlings indoors. stem rot, gray mold Blight and aster yellows can cause significant damage. Watch for . Anethum graveolens Cercosporidium leaf spot, some fungal Butterflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Paracidic wasps, Aphids, Caterpillers, Mites, Whiteflies, Insect eggs, Sow seed in situ in succession to produce a longer show of foliage and leaf and root diseases, aphids and Dill Apiaceae August - Sept Annual Clumps, fast grower 2-4 ft 2-3 ft 12-15" Zones 2-11 Yellow Medium yes Full Sun Dry-Med loamy 5.7-6.2 hoverflies, tachinid flies thrips flowers tomato hornworms. Self SeedsPropagate by seed, division or separation - Propagation by Stem and root rot may occur, especially seed is easy. Plants self-sow readily. Sow seeds where you want them in poorly-drained soils. Watch for Foeniculum vulgare in the garden in spring or fall. You can also start seed inside. Soak aphids and slugs. Larvae (caterpillars) seed for 4 to 5 days to increase germination. Division is difficult of swallowtail butterflies may chew on Well drained soil, bees, parasitic wasps, hoverflies, butterflies, lady bird aphids, caterpillers, mites, thrips, small insects (e.g., leaf because of long tap root. Fall division is best. Invasive, don’t plant next to Fennel Apiaceae June-July Perennial Herbaceous 3-5 ft 2-3 ft 18"-24" Zones 4 thru 9 Yellow Medium yes Full Sun rich, moist soil avoid clay 4.8-8.2 beetles, tachinid flies hoppers, spider mites), insect eggs dill, they cross pollinate the foliage May Require Staking Waste places; Jerusalem artichoke is thickets; woodland Dry, Moist, well By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including aggressive and escapes Jerusalem Artichoke Helianthus tuberosus Asteraceae Aug, Sept, Oct Perennial Bulbs, herb 3-6 ft 3 ft 24-36" Zones 4 thru 9 red, pink, yellow borders Low-Average yes Full sun drained any 6.6-7.5 bees, butterflies, birds, lady bird beetles, lacewings aphids, caterpillers, mites, whiteflies offsets) from garden settings. Ornamental, sometimes as Fast grower, Thrive on Neglect. While there are several escape from species of nasturtiums, most popular varieties are one of Tropaeolaceae cultivation on Sow seeds 10 to 12 inches apart in the garden about a week two common species. Tropaeolum majus is a trailing type garden refuse before the last frost date for your area. Seedlings can also be that can be trained to climb. Tropaeolum minus is a bush heaps, dumps, Average; do not started indoors, but their taproots make them difficult to Caterpillars, flea beetles, black aphids, slugs, type. Garden Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus June, July, August, Sept Annual 8-16" 16-18" 6-9" zones 10 thru 11 orange, yellow, red wasteland. overwater no Full sun-Partial Shade Moist, well drained sandy, loamy 6.1-7.8 Butterflies transplant can become invasive whiteflies, viruses Caraway, like many umbellifers, is a useful companion plant. It can hide the scent of neighbouring crops from pest insects, as well as attracting beneficial insects like predatory wasps and predatory flies to its flowers. Especially good planted with strawberries. Do not plant near dill or fennel. With deep roots the Caraways plant is also good for loosening compacted soil. , During the winter you may not see any evidence of the plant even though the roots are preparing for spring. Mark your spot carefully so you don’t accidentally dig Average; do not Light, Fertile, sandy, aphids, caterpillers, mites, thrips, mealy bugs, leaf From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; direct sow after them up in the spring. Caraway will grow about 20cm Caraway Carum carvi Apiaceae midsummer biennial 8-12"/16-24" 8" 6-9" zones 3 thru 7 pink, white overwater no Sheltered, sunny Well drained not clay 6.1-7.8 hoverflies, parasitic wasps, big eyed bugs, lacewings hoppers, spidermites last frost can become invasive (8in) the first year and up to 60cm (24in) in the second. Potential disease problems include damping off, rot, wilt and bacterial blight, blossom blight and aster yellows. Self-sows freely; deadhead Potential insect pests include Coriander is in general a good companion plant in the garden, helping to grasshoppers, leafhoppers and cabbage repel aphis and carrot root fly. It grows well with anise, improving the if you do not want germination rate when the two species are sown together, but it grows light (dislikes Pollinators, butterflies, lacewings, ladybugs, parasitic volunteer seedlings next loopers. Plants are noted for bolting in badly with fennel, where it acts to reduce the seed yield of the fennel. Corriander Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Seasonal Bloomer Annual basal clumps, herbs 1.5-2 ft 1-1.5 ft 1-1.5 fr Zones 2 thru 11 white pink lavender Medium no Full sun-Partial Shade Warm, dry constant moisture) 4.9-8.3 wasps aphids, caterpillers, mites, thrips, whiteflies From seed; direct sow after last frost season hot summer weather.