Agastache, Deluxe Rose Agastache Acapulco ‘Deluxe Rose’

 Deciduous perennial  Height:
12” - 14 “  Bloom Color: Pink and Orange  Bloom Time: Late spring to fall  Hardiness: Zones 5-9  Containers or bedding

Almond Verbena Aloysia virgata

 Deciduous perennial shrub or small tree  Height:
8’ - 10’  Bloom Color: White, 6” – 8” very fragrant spikes  Bloom Time: Late spring to fall  Hardiness: Zones 8-11, may die back to ground in Zone 8  Sun to part shade  Low to medium water requirements  Attractive to butterflies and bees

Angelonia, Archangel Dark Rose Angelonia angustifolia

 Annual  Height : 12-14 “  Bloom Color: Deep Pink  Bloom Time: Summer - fall  Hardiness: Zones 9-10  Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought

Angelonia, Archangel Purple Angelonia angustifolia

 Annual  Height : 12-14 “  Bloom Color: Purple  Bloom Time: Summer - fall  Hardiness: Zones 9-10  Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought

Angelonia, Archangel Raspberry Angelonia angustifolia

 Annual  Height : 12-14 “  Bloom Color: Raspberry  Bloom Time: Summer - fall  Hardiness: Zones 9-10  Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought

Angelonia, Archangel White Angelonia angustifolia

 Annual  Height : 12”–14”  Bloom Color: White  Bloom Time: Summer - fall  Hardiness: Zones 9-10  Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought

Anthericum, Shooting Star Lily Anthericum saundersiae

 Perennial bulb  Height : 12”–24”  Bloom Color: White  Bloom Time: Spring - Summer  Hardiness: Zones 7-10  Morning sun, part shade  Water requirements: Medium  Soil: Well draining

Artemesia (Dusty Miller), Colchester White Centaurea cineraria ‘Colchester White’

 Annual  Height:
18” - 24 “  Bloom Color: None  Drought Tolerant  Full Sun  Hardiness: Zones 5-9

Asclepias Silky Deep Red Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Deep Red’

 Perennial, may be Annual in Zone 8b in very cold winters, but readily re-seeds  Height:
 Height: 3’-4’  Bloom Color: Red and yellow  Bloom time: Late Spring to late Fall  Leaf color: Medium green  Hardiness zones: 9-11 (32˚F)  Soil moisture: Medium water needs  Sun, part sun, or Shade  Prized for attracting butterflies, esp. Monarchs

Asclepias Silky Gold Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Gold’

 Perennial, may be Annual in Zone 8b in very cold winters, but readily re-seeds  Height: 3’-4’  Bloom Color: Golden yellow  Bloom time: Late Spring to late Fall  Leaf color: Medium green  Hardiness zones: 9-11 (32˚F)  Soil moisture: Medium water needs  Sun, part sun, or Shade  Prized for attracting butterflies, esp. Monarchs

Asclepias, Mexican Butterfly Weed Asclepias curassavica

 Perennial, may be Annual in Zone 8b in very cold winters, but readily re-seeds  Height: 3’-4’  Bloom Color: Orange and yellow  Bloom time: Late Spring to late Fall  Leaf color: Medium green  Hardiness zones: 9-11 (32˚F)  Soil moisture: Medium water needs  Sun, part sun, or Shade  Prized for attracting butterflies, esp. Monarchs

Barleria, Red Creeping Barleria repens

 Perennial, Evergreen  Height: 1’-2’  Bloom color: Coral red  Bloom time: Late Summer to Fall  Leaf color: Glossy green  Winter hardiness: 25-30° F  Morning sun to part shade  Soil moisture: Low water needs  Great container plant or large-scale groundcover, particularly suited for spilling over a wall

Bluebonnet, ‘Ladybird Johnson’ Lupinus texensis ‘Ladybird Johnson’

 Biannual, blooming during second year of growth  Do not fertilize; prefers soils with low nutrient levels  Bloom: Spectacular display of deep royal blue and white blooms  Bloom Time: Early spring (March-April)  Plant in moist, well-drained soils; prefers growing on hillsides

Brazilian Buttonbush Certhrantherum intermedium

 Perennial  Height:
18” – 24”  Bloom Color:
Violet/lavender  Bloom Time:
Late spring to frost  Foliage:
Aromatic  Pest-free  Hardiness: Zones 8a – 10b

Buddleia, Flutterby Blue Heaven Buddleia hybrid ‘Flutterby Blue Heaven’

 Perennial  Height:
24” – 30”  Bloom Color:
Blue  Bloom Time:
Early Spring – Late Summer  Foliage:
Fuzzy, Silvery green  Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10  Soil: Well draining, moist  Butterfly magnet

Calliandra, Dwarf Fairy Duster Calliandra emarginata

 Perennial, Evergreen in Zones 10 – 11, Root hardy in Zones 8b - 9b  Height:
24” – 48”  Bloom Color:
Pink to red stamens dominate powder-puff blooms  Bloom Time:
Early Spring – Late Fall  Foliage:
Medium green  Hardiness Zones: 8b - 11  Soil: Well draining, moist  Does not respond well to fertilizer  Reblooms in cycles from spring to killing frost.

Ceratostigma, Dwarf Blue Plumbago Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

 Perennial, tall ground cover, Deciduous in Zone 8b  Height:
 12” – 36”  Bloom Color:
Deep blue, somewhat darker than Blue Plumbago  Bloom Time:
Late Summer – Late Fall  Foliage:
Shiny medium green, turning red to maroon in Fall  Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9  Soil: Medium, Well draining  Sun to partial shade

Cestrum, Butterscotch Cestrum parqui

 Root hardy perennial shrub  Size: To 5’ x 5’  Blooms: Covered with clusters of light yellow flowers, very fragrant in the evening  Bloom Time: Summer to frost  Deer resistant  Hardiness: Zones 7 – 10  All parts of plant are toxic to humans and animals, except birds

Cestrum, Night-blooming Cestrum nocturnum

 Perennial shrub  Height : 8-10 ’, can be maintained at lower height  Width : 3 ‘  Bloom Color: Greenish white, blooms at night  Bloom Time: Summer – fall  Very fragrant, attracts moths  Hardiness: Zones 8-11  Needs moist soil

Cestrum, Purple Cestrum elegans

 Perennial shrub  Height: To 6’ tall  Blooms: Clusters of soft, dusky lavender, fragrant flowers  Bloom Time: Summer to fall  Foliage: Gray-green  Works well as specimen, in mixed beds or containers  All parts of plant are toxic if ingested  Hardiness: Zones 8b – 11

Coleus, Henna Solenostemon hybrida ‘Henna’

 Annual  Height : 22”–28”  Leaves : Serrated, chartreuse centers, copper border, burgundy undersides  Bloom Time: Blooms should be cut off to encourage leaf growth  Hardiness: Down to 32 o F  Thrives in extreme heat and humidity

Coleus, Honey Crisp Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Honey Crisp’

 Annual  Height: 18” to 30”  Leaf color : Creamy-gold flecked with green, edged in rosy-red, and tinged with bright salmon toward the midrib, with a bright red underside  Bloom Time: Reluctant to bloom, minimal trimming needed  Great for containers or beds  Tolerates heat and humidity  Morning sun, afternoon shade

Coleus, Kingswood Torch Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Colorblaze Kingswood Torch’

 Annual  Height: Up to 36 ”  Foliage: Fuchsia-pink overlaid with deep, dark ruby and outlined in gold  Soil : Rich, moist  Bloom Time: Reluctant to bloom, minimal trimming needed  Great for containers or beds  Tolerates heat and humidity  Morning sun, afternoon shade

Coleus, Redhead Solenostemon hybrida ‘Redhead’

 Annual  Height: 18-24 ”  Foliage: Solid true red  Soil : Rich, moist  Bloom Time: Reluctant to bloom, minimal trimming needed  Great for containers or beds  Tolerates heat and humidity  Morning sun, afternoon shade

Cordyline, Red Star Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’

 Perennial tropical, container or bedding specimen  Height: 36” – 72”  Bloom color: White (Insignificant, grown for foliage)  Bloom time: Early summer  Leaf color: Burgundy, pink, red, sword-like  Hardiness zones: 9-11  Soil moisture: Occasional watering once established  In cooler climates, can be enjoyed outdoors during the warm season, but move indoors before the threat of frost

Coreopsis, Golden Sphere Coreopsis Grandiflora, Solanna ‘Golden Sphere’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 12” – 18”  Bloom color: Golden yellow  Bloom time: Summer through Fall  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness zones: 4 - 9  Sun  Soil moisture: Dry to medium, well drained  Attractive to butterflies

Coreopsis, Little Sundial Coreopsis hybrid ‘Little Sundial’

 Perennial, deciduous  Deciduous  Height: 6” – 12”  Bloom color: Golden-yellow with a contrasting maroon eye  Bloom time: Early Summer through early Fall  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness zones: 4 - 9  Sun  Soil moisture: Moist  Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds

Coreopsis, Sylvester Coreopsis verticillata ‘Sylvester’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 16” – 20”  Bloom color: bright golden yellow  Bloom time: Early summer through fall  Leaf color: Thread-like dark green  Hardiness zones: 4 - 9  Sun  Soil moisture: Moist, well drained

 Attractive to butterflies and bees

Cuphea, Allyson Pink Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Allyson'

 Annual in Zone 8b, may come back in mild winters if protected during freezing periods  Height: up to 24”  Blooms: Light pink-purple with pink throats  Bloom Time: Summer-Fall  Foliage: Glossy, evergreen  Needs good drainage  Full sun to part shade  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Cuphea, Bat Face Cuphea llavea

 Bedding plant or hanging baskets  Height: 18 - 24 “  Bloom Color: Purple, tubular with two bright red, upward facing petals  Bloom Time: Summer – Fall  Needs good drainage  Full sun to part shade  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds  Heat tolerant

Cuphea, David Verity Cuphea hybrid (possibly C. ignea x C. micropetala)

 Height: Small shrub – 3-4 ’  Root hardy perennial if mulched well  Blooms: Tubular, bright red-orange with yellow tips  Bloom Time: Late Spring to frost  Performs best with good moisture  Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds  Heat tolerant  Provide frost protection in Zones 9A, 8B

Cuphea, Hyssop White Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Alba'

 Bedding plant or containers  Height: 12 - 18 “  Bloom Color: White  Bloom Time: Summer – Fall  Foliage: Glossy, evergreen  Needs good drainage  Full sun to part shade  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds  Heat tolerant

Cuphea, Pink Cuphea ignea

 Perennial, Evergreen  Height: 24 “ – 36 “ (taller in shade, more compact in sun)  Blossom: ½” tubular pink & lavender with white lips  Blooming season: Spring – Fall  Prefers some shade, will live in sun  Foliage: Bright green in shade, darker green in sun  Zones: 8-11  Great in containers

Delosperma, Jewel of Desert Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert’

‘Jewel of the Desert Garnet’

‘Jewel of the Desert Topaz’

 Compact, spreading perennial  Blooms: Neon colors  Bloom Time: Summer to frost  Foliage: Succulent, evergreen  Low water, requires excellent drainage, hates “wet feet”  Great for borders, rock gardens, containers, for xeriscaping  Deer resistant  Hardiness: Zones 5 - 10

Dipladenia Rio Deep Red Dipladenia x amoena ‘Rio Deep Red’

 Tropical plant, commonly called Mandevilla  Perennial in zones 9-11, Annual in zones 3-8  Height: 18” - 24”  Bloom color: 3" trumpet-shaped, brilliant red  Bloom time: Early Summer through Fall  Leaf color: Green  Hardiness zones: 9-11  Full sun/partial shade  Soil moisture: Moderate to dry  Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds  Requires warm temperatures, minimum of 6570˚F, for best performance

Dipladenia Rio Hot Pink Dipladenia x amoena ‘Rio Hot Pink’

 Tropical plant, commonly called Mandevilla  Perennial in zones 9 - 11; annual in zones 3 - 8  Height: 18” - 24”  Bloom color: Hot pink  Bloom time: Early Summer through Fall  Leaf color: Green  Hardiness zones: 9 - 11  Full sun/partial shade  Soil moisture: Moderate to dry  Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds  Suited for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and landscapes

Echinacea, Prairie Splendor Echinacea purpurea ‘Prairie Splendor’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height in inches: 12” – 24”  Bloom color: Rose-magenta rays with orange cone  Bloom time: Mid-Summer through Fall  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness zones: 3 - 8  Sun to part shade  Soil moisture: Dry to medium  Attractive to butterflies and birds  The dead flower stems remain erect well into Winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds

Equisetum, Horsetail Reed Equisetum arvense

 Perennial  Evergreen  Height: 36”  Bloom color: Reproduces by spores and does not produce flowers or seeds  Bloom time: Not applicable  Leaf color: Tiny leaves are joined together around the stem, forming a narrow black-green band or sheath at each joint  Hardiness zones: 3 - 11  Sun, partial sun  Soil moisture: Moist, wet

Eupatorium, White Mistflower Eupatorium havanensis

 Perennial small deciduous shrub  Flower Color: white  Blooming Period: fall  Height: 12” – 24” feet  Water Requirements: Low to medium  Soil Requirements: alkaline adaptable  Exposure: sun, partial sun  USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10

Euryops, Sonnenschein Euryops chrysanthemoides ‘Sonnenschein’

 Bushy, upright perennial  Height: To 5’  Blooms: Intense yellow, daisy-like  Bloom Time: Spring to Fall  Foliage: Finely divided, grey-green  Great for containers or bedding plants  Suitable for xeriscaping  Caution: Toxic if ingested  Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11

Firespike, Red Odontonema strictum

 Tropical perennial  Height: 4’ – 6’  Bloom Color: Clusters of 3” tubular red flowers  Bloom Time: Early Fall  Hummingbirds and several species of butterflies feed on the nectar.  Soil conditions—from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, and from sandy to loamy  Sun to part sun  Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (A hard freeze can kill the above-ground growth, but the plant will typically return in the spring)

Gaura, Ballerina Rose Gaura lindheimeri ‘Ballerina Rose’

 Perennial  Size: 12” wide x 18” tall  Blooms: Graceful airy spikes of rose-pink, butterfly-shaped flowers  Bloom Time: Summer to fall  Beautiful in mass plantings, containers  Tolerates heat and humidity  Hardiness: Zones 5 – 9

Gazania, Big Kiss Red Gazania rigens ‘Big Kiss Red’

 Annual Zone 8b, Perennial in Zones 9 - 10  Height: 8” – 10”  Bloom color: Mahogany-red with dark central ring  Bloom time: Summer through Fall  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: Zones 9 - 10  Full Sun  Soil moisture: Average  Great container, hanging basket, or bedding plants

Gazania, Big Kiss White Flame Gazania rigens ‘Big Kiss White Flame’

 Annual in Zone 8b, Perennial in Zones 9 - 10  Height: 8” – 10”  Bloom color: 4.5” white blooms with bold rose stripes  Bloom time: Late Spring to Late Summer  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: Zones 9 - 10  Full Sun  Soil moisture: Moderate  Attractive to butterflies  The blooms close at night and on overcast days

Gazania, Big Kiss Yellow Flame Gazania rigens ‘Big Kiss Yellow Flame’

 Annual in Zone 8b, Perennial in Zones 9 - 10  Height: 8” – 10”  Bloom color: 4.5” vibrant yellow with bold red stripes  Bloom time: Summer to early Fall  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: Zones 9 - 10  Full Sun  Soil moisture: Dry to Medium  Tolerates heat and humidity  Attractive to butterflies

Gazania, Kiss Rose Gazania rigens ‘Kiss Rose’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 8” - 10”  Bloom color: Pink with a deep rose ring around a yellow center  Bloom time: Summer – Frost  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11  Full Sun  Soil moisture: Medium  Sun- and heat-loving plant, excellent for rock gardens and in containers

Gazania, New Day Clear Orange Gazania rigens ‘New Day Clear Orange’

 Annual in Zone 8b, Perennial in Zones 9 - 11  Height: 8” - 10”  Bloom color: Bright tangerine orange  Bloom time: Summer – Frost  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11  Full Sun  Soil moisture: Moderate  Sun- and heat-loving plant, excellent for rock gardens and in containers

Gazania, New Day Yellow Gazania rigens ‘New Day Yellow’

 Annual in Zone 8b, Perennial in Zones 9 - 11  Height: 8” - 10”  Bloom color: Bright yellow petals with orangebrown spot at the base  Bloom time: Summer – Frost  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11  Full Sun  Soil moisture: Moderate  Sun- and heat-loving plant, excellent for rock gardens and in containers

Gomphrena, Fireworks Gomphrena globosa ‘Fireworks’

 Re-seeding annual  Height: 36” tall  Blooms: Vibrant hot pink tipped with yellow  Bloom Time: Non-stop, summer - fall  Fantastic cut flower  Tolerates heat, poor soils, low maintenance  Hardiness: Zones 3 - 10

Ipomea Chipotle Ipomea batatas ‘Chipotle’

 Tender Perennial, deciduous  Height: 18” – 24”  Bloom color: Inconspicuous/none  Leaf color: Variegated/mottled lime green and purplish-brown  Hardiness: Zones 8b - 11  Sun, part sun, or shade  Soil moisture: Average, do not overwater  Excellent for hanging baskets or spilling over retaining walls

Iris, Orange Drop Dietes iridioides ‘Orange Drop’

 Evergreen perennial  Bloom color: Cream with a distinct orange yellow spots at the base of each petal  Bloom Time: Spring – Summer  Leaves: Short, narrow, dark green leaves  Height: 24” - 30”  Full sun or light shade  Soil moisture: Water only when dry, and then only moderately  Hardiness: Zones 8b - 11

Mexican Honeysuckle Justicia spicigeria

 Evergreen shrub  Bloom color: Bright orange tubular flowers in clusters  Bloom Time: Spring – Fall in Zone 8b  Leaves: Large, oval, medium green leaves  Height: 36” - 48”  Morning sun, with light shade in afternoon  Soil moisture: Medium, irrigate only when slightly dry  Hardiness: Zones 8b - 11

Red Hot Poker Kniphofia uvaria cv. Flamenco

 Perennial  Height: To 36”  Blooms: 8” Spikes of yellow, orange and flame-red  Bloom Time: Summer - Fall  Foliage: Grass-like, evergreen  Requires well-drained soil  Sun  Deer and rabbit resistant  Great as a cut flower  Hardiness: Zones 5a – 9b

Lantana, Little Lucky Hot Pink Lantana camara ‘Little Lucky Hot Pink’

 Evergreen, Tender Perennial  Height: 12” -16”  Bloom Color: Pink/Orange/Yellow  Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall  Sun to Part shade  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 15  Comes back from roots each year  Soil moisture: Drought tolerant when established

Lantana, Little Lucky Pot of Gold Lantana camara ‘Little Lucky Pot of Gold’

 Evergreen, Tender Perennial  Height: 12” - 16”  Bloom Color: Golden yellow  Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall  Sun to Part shade  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11  Comes back from roots each year  Soil moisture: Drought tolerant when established

Lantana, Little Lucky Red Lantana camara ‘Little Lucky Red’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 48”  Bloom color: Reddish-yellow, orange-red (midrange) to deep red (full maturity)  Bloom time: Summer to Fall  Leaf color: Shiny, medium green  Hardiness: Zones 5 - 9  Sun  Soil moisture: Medium, well drained.  Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds  Drought tolerant, loves the heat

Lantana, Lucky Sunrise Rose Lantana camara ‘Lucky Sunrise Rose’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 16” – 18”  Bloom color: Yellow to pinkish orange to dark rose  Bloom time: Summer to Fall  Leaf color: Medium green  Hardiness: Zones 5 - 9  Sun  Soil moisture: Medium, well drained  Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds  Drought tolerant, loves the heat

Lavender, Provence Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’

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Perennial Herb Full Sun Height: 12” – 24” Bloom color: Light bluish purple Bloom time: Spring, late Summer to Fall Foliage: Grey-green, fragrant Soil moisture: Low water, requires excellent drainage Hardiness: Zones 5 - 8 Avoid overhead water (use drip or soaker hoses) Deer resistant Drought resistant once established

Leucanthemum, Darling Daisy Leucanthemum x Superbum ‘Darling Daisy’

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 12” – 18”  Bloom color: Pure white petals with yellow centers.  Bloom time: Mid-Spring to Fall  Leaf color: Narrow, dark green  Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9  Sun to partial shade  Soil moisture: Average, consistent  Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds

Lysimachia, Golden Globe Lysimachia procumbens ‘Golden Globe’

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Perennial, deciduous Height: 18" - 24" Bloom color: Golden yellow with red throat Bloom time: May to July Leaf color: Evergreen, Bronze-Green Hardiness: Zones 7 - 9 Full sun to part shade Soil moisture: Medium Performs best with some part afternoon shade in hot summer areas  Plants spread by creeping stems to form an attractive ground cover  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds

Melampodium, Blackfoot Daisy Melampodium leucanthum

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Perennial Height: 12” – 36” Bloom Color: White with yellow center Bloom Time: Early Spring - Early Fall Leaf color: Silver/grey Full Sun Only Soil Moisture: Medium Growth Habit: Clumps Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season  Resistant to deer

Nepeta Catmint, Walker’s Low Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'

 Herbaceous perennial  Height : 24-30 “  Bloom Color: Lavender blue to Periwinkle blue  Foliage: Gray-green  Bloom Time: Summer  Hardiness: Zones 4-8  Thrives in poor soil

Ornamental Pepper, Purple Flash Capsicum annuum ‘Purple Flash’

 Herbaceous Annual in Zone 8b  Height: 18" - 20"  Bloom color: Purple  Bloom time: Late Spring - Summer  Leaf color: Smoky-black and violet, with white splotches  Hardiness: Zones 11 - 12  Full sun  Soil moisture: Medium  Small, round, glossy black fruits, turning red when ripe (Note: fruit is extremely hot and not recommended for eating.)  Extremely drought tolerant

Pavonia, Rock Rose Pavonia lasiopetala

 Perennial, deciduous  Height: 1.5’ - 4’ (small shrub)  Bloom color: Deep rose pink  Bloom time: Spring, summer, fall  Leaf color: Evergreen, Fuzzy-Textured  Hardiness: Zones 8a - 11  Full Sun - Partial Shade  Soil moisture: Low to Medium  Texas Native that is extremely drought tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds  Self-sows freely  Resistant to deer

Perovskia, Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia

 Perennial  Height: 24" - 26"  Bloom color: Blue-Violet  Bloom time: Late Spring to Early Fall  Leaf color: Silver/Gray, Blue-Green, Aromatic  Hardiness: Zones 4a - 9b  Full sun  Soil moisture: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping; do not overwater  Tendency to flop is greatly increased by growing this plant in anything less than full sun

Petunia, Laura Bush Petunia x violacea ‘Laura Bush’

 Annual, Re-seeding  Height: 18” - 24"  Bloom color: Violet-purple, also light pink, very fragrant  Bloom time: Early Spring to first frost  Leaf color: Dark Green  Hardiness: Zones 7 - 10  Full sun, minimum of 7 hours  Soil moisture: Medium, well-draining soil  Performs even during hot and humid Summer weather  Great for hanging baskets and as a ground cover in beds

Phlomis, Jerusalem Sage Phlomis fruticosa

 Perennial, Evergreen in Zones 8b - 11  Height: 2’ – 4’  Bloom color: Bright yellow  Bloom time: Late Spring to early Fall  Leaf color: Silver/Gray, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured  Hardiness: 7a to 11  Full sun  Soil moisture: Average Water Needs; Water regularly  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds

Phlox, Phloxy Lady Denim Blue Phlox maculata ‘Phloxy Lady Denim Blue’

 Herbaceous Annual  Height: 10” – 12”  Bloom color: Blue panicles  Bloom time: Mid Spring or Early Fall  Leaf color: Medium Green  Containers or Bedding  Full sun to partial shade  Soil moisture: dry to average moisture levels  Heat and drought tolerant  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Phlox, Phloxy Lady Purple Sky Phlox maculata ‘Phloxy Lady Purple Sky’

 Herbaceous Annual  Height: 10” – 12”  Bloom color: Purple panicles  Bloom time: Mid Spring or Early Fall  Leaf color: Light Green  Containers or Bedding  Full sun  Soil moisture: dry to average moisture levels  Heat and drought tolerant  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Phlox, Phloxy Lady Strawberry Phlox maculata ‘Phloxy Lady Strawberry’

 Herbaceous Annual  Height: 10” – 12”  Bloom color: Deep Red panicles  Bloom time: Mid Spring or Early Fall  Leaf color: Medium Green  Containers or Bedding  Full sun  Soil moisture: dry to average moisture levels  Heat and drought tolerant  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Pink Surprise Bush Orthosiphon labiatus

 Perennial shrub  Height: 4’ – 5’  Bloom color: Pink, Lavender/Lilac, with 6” long flower spikes  Bloom time: Spring through Fall  Leaf color: Semi-Evergreen, Medium green  Hardiness: 9 - 11  Full sun for best flowering, but will tolerate some partial shade with fewer flowers  Soil moisture: Medium  Drought tolerant once established  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Plectranthus ‘Velvet Elvis’ Plectranthus sp. ‘Velvet Elvis’

 Annual in Zones 8b-9a  Height: 18” – 24”  Soil: Organic humus, moist  Bloom Color: Lavender, Violet  Bloom Time: Late Summer - Early Fall  Containers, Front Border, Houseplant  Tolerates heat and humidity  Deer resistant  Hardiness: Zones 10, 11, and 12

Plumbago, Imperial Blue Plumbago auriculata ‘Imperial Blue’

 Perennial  Height: 6’ – 8’ (may be maintained at 4’ – 6’)  Soil: Moist (water 2-3 times per week until established)  Bloom Color: Light blue  Bloom Time: Midspring - Early Fall  Specimen shrub in beds  Deer tolerant  Tolerates heat and humidity  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11

Plumbago, Imperial White Plumbago auriculata ‘Alba’

 Perennial  Height: 4’ – 6’  Soil: Moist (water 2-3 times per week until established)  Bloom Color: White  Bloom Time: Midspring - Early Fall  Specimen shrub in beds  Deer tolerant  Tolerates heat and humidity  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11

Plumbago, True Blue Plumbago auriculata

 Perennial  Height: 4’ – 6’  Soil: Moist (water 2-3 times per week until established)  Bloom Color: Medium pure blue  Bloom Time: Midspring - Early Fall  Specimen shrub in beds  Deer tolerant  Tolerates heat and humidity  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11

Porterweed, Purple Stachytarpheta jamaicensis ‘Purple’

 Herbaceous Perennial  Height: 36” – 48”  Bloom color: Purple  Bloom time: Blooms all year  Leaf color: Evergreen, Blue-green  Hardiness: Zones 9a - 11  Sun to partial shade  Soil moisture: Average water needs  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds  Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Rudbeckia Denver Daisy Rudbeckia hirta ‘Denver Daisy’

 Perennial  Height: 18” – 36”  Bloom color: Yellow with brown cone, 6” – 8” flower diameter  Bloom time: Late Spring – Early Fall  Leaf color: Medium green  Soil moisture: Low to medium, Drought-tolerant, Suitable for xeriscaping  Hardiness: Zones 5a – 10b  Full sun to partial shade  Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ Salvia longispicata x farinacea ‘Mystic Spires’

 Perennial  Height: 18” – 36”  Bloom Color: Dark blue  Bloom Time: Spring to fall  Tolerates heat and humidity  Deer resistant  Hardiness: Zones 7 - 9

Salvia Leucantha, White Salvia leucantha

 Perennial  Size: To 24” tall x 36” spread  Bloom Color: White  Bloom Time: Late summer to fall  Foliage: Silver-gray  Tolerates a range of soil types  Drought tolerant  Pest and deer resistant  Hardiness: Zones 8b - 10

Salvia, Nemorosa Blue Marvel Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Marvel’

 Perennial  Size: 10 “ – 12 ”  Bloom Color: Deep blue  Bloom Time: May - August  Foliage: Light green  Tolerates a range of soil types  Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9

Salvia, Nemorosa LyricalTM Blues Salvia nemorosa ‘Lyrical Blues’

 Perennial  Size: 18 “ – 24 ”  Bloom Color: Violet blue with burgundy calyces  Bloom Time: May - August  Foliage: Gray-green  Tolerates a range of soil types, but needs good drainage  Deer resistant  Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9

Salvia, Saucy Red Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Red’

 Perennial  Size: 24 “ – 36 ”  Bloom Color: Scarlet red  Bloom Time: Spring – Fall  Foliage: Gray-green  Tolerates a range of soil types, but needs good drainage  Deer resistant  Sterile, does not produce viable seeds  Hardiness: Zones 7a – 10b

Salvia, Painted Lady Salvia blepharophylla ‘Painted Lady’

 Perennial  Size: 24 “  Bloom Color: Orange red  Bloom Time: Spring – Fall  Foliage: Green  Tolerates a range of soil types, but needs good drainage  Deer resistant  Spreads by underground rhizomes  Hardiness: Zones 7 – 9

Scaevola, Bombay Dark Blue Scaevola aemula 'Bombay Dark Blue'

 Herbaceous Annual  Height: 6” – 10”  Bloom color: Deep blue  Bloom time: Mid Spring to late Summer  Leaf color: Dark green  Hardiness: 9 - 11  Full sun, partial sun  Soil moisture: Average water, moist, well-drained  Very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions  Great xeriscaping plant, hanging baskets, and bedding

Skullcap ‘Fuschia Fountains’ Scutellaria sp. ‘Fuschia Fountains’

 Low-Mounding Perennial  Height: 8” – 10”  Blooms: Clusters of red or magenta-purple tubular flowers  Bloom Time: throughout the warm season months  Foliage: small glossy leaves

Stachys Lambs Ear Stachys byzantina

 Perennial  Height: 6” – 12”  Bloom color: pinkish purple or white  Bloom time: Late Spring to early Summer  Leaf color: silvery green  Hardiness: Zones 4 - 10  Sun - light shade  Soil moisture: Average water needs

Copper Canyon Daisy Tagetes lemonii

 Mounding Perennial  Prefers poor soil and no fertilizer  Height: 3‘  Blooms: mounds of golden-yellow flowers, each 1“ wide with an orange center  Bloom Time: Spring and Fall, primarily late Fall  Foliage: 4“ long, divided into leaflets  Drought tolerant and resistant to deer

Tecoma Hybrid Bells of Fire Tecoma splendens 'Bells of Fire'

 Perennial  Height: 5’ -6'  Bloom color: Bright red to orange-red, fragrant  Bloom time: Continuously until frost  Leaf color: Evergreen, Medium green  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 11  Full sun to partial shade  Soil moisture: Medium  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds Drought-tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping

Tecoma Hybrid Sparky Tecoma splendens 'Hybrid Sparky'

 Deciduous Perennial  Height: 5’ – 6’  Bloom color: Apricot yellow blooms with reddish-orange throats  Bloom time: Spring, Summer, Fall  Leaf color: Medium green  Hardiness: 9a - 11  Full sun, part shade  Soil moisture: Low to moderate  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds  Drought-tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping.

Turk’s Cap ‘Pam's Pink’ Malvaviscus hybrid ‘Pam’s Pink’

 Perennial Shrub  Height: 4’ – 6’  Blooms: Pink  Bloom Time: Summer into Fall  Tolerates drought and periods of wet  Hardiness: Zones 7b - 10b

Verbena, Lanai Upright Blue Verbena hybrida ‘Lanai Upright Blue with Eye’

 Annual  Height: 10” – 14”  Bloom color: Blue-purple blooms with white-eye  Bloom time: Summer  Leaf color: Dark Green  Full sun  Soil moisture: Moist, well-drained  Vigorous, spreading plant forms a carpet of attractive, softly textured foliage  A great choice for hot, sunny locations  Attracts butterflies

Verbena, Lanai Upright Bright Rose Verbena splendens 'Lanai Upright Bright Rose'

 Annual  Height: 8” – 18”  Bloom color: Bright Pink  Bloom time: Summer, Fall  Leaf color: Dark Green  Full sun  Soil moisture: Moist, well-drained  A great choice for hot, sunny locations  Attracts butterflies

Verbena, Lanai Upright Pink Verbena splendens 'Lanai Upright Pink'

 Annual  Height: 10" - 14"  Bloom color: Pink  Bloom time: Summer  Leaf color: Dark green  Full sun  Soil moisture: Moist, well-drained  A great choice for hot, sunny locations  Attracts butterflies

Verbena, Hot Pink Moss Verbena tenuisecta ‘Hot Pink Moss’

 Annual  Height: 6” – 12”  Bloom Season: Summer and Fall  Bloom Color: Hot Pink  Full sun  Hardiness: Zones 3 - 10  Soil Moisture: Well-drained  Deer resistant  Attracts butterflies

Vinca Cora Mix Catharanthus roseus ‘Cora Mix’

 Annual  Height: 14” – 16”  Bloom color: Apricot, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Lavender, Purple, White  Bloom time: Early Summer to late Summer  Leaf color: Dark Green  Habit: Mound Shaped  Full sun to partial shade  Soil moisture: Moist, well-drained  Stands up to heat, humidity, and rain  Blooms heavily all summer. 

Vine, Pink Orchid Bauhinia yunnanensis

 Perennial, Semi-deciduous Vine  Height: 20 ‘  Blooms: Lavender/Pink with dark central streak down center of each of the five petals  Bloom Time: Spring – Fall  Leaves: Bilobed  Tolerates drought and periods of wet  Hardiness: Zones 8b – 10 (20 – 25o F)

Basil, Boxwood Ocimum basilicum ‘Boxwood’

 Grows 12” - 16”  Needs 6+ hours of sunlight  Small, medium green leaves on compact mounded plant  Perfect for containers, can be used for both ornamental and culinary purposes  Very heat resistant and flowers later than other varieties

Basil, Genovese Compact Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese Compact’

 Grows 16” - 18”  Large, medium dark green leaves on compact plant  Perfect for containers  Sweeter taste is less like anise, has the classic flavor most desirable for cooking and pesto

Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile

 Low-growing evergreen herb  Fragrant leaves  Blooms: Summer to fall  Grow in full sun to part shade  Dry flower heads to make a soothing, medicinal tea  Hardiness: Zones 4 – 9

Santo Cilantro Coriandrum sativum 'Santo'

 Dual purpose culinary herb cilantro leaves and coriander seeds  Slow to bolt  Best variety for leaf production  Great companion plant repels aphids, spider mites  Full sun  Prefers well drained soil

Fernleaf Dill Anethum graveolens

 Dwarf version of common dill  Grows 18" tall  Slow to bolt  Companions well with cabbage, onions, and lettuce  Mild weather annual  Full sun  Well-drained soil

Mint, Chocolate Mentha piperita ‘Chocolate’

 Perennial  Height 12-18” by 18-24” wide  Blooms: Fragrant  Grow as groundcover or in containers  Use in sweets, desserts, teas  Attracts bees and butterflies  Deer and mouse resistant  Sun to part shade

Mint Mojito Mentha x villosa

 Perennial herb with Cuban origins, hardy to Zone 6  Used for preparing mojitos and teas  Grows 18”-24" tall  Can be invasive but may be planted in a large pot to control spread  Prefers moist soils  Morning sun, with afternoon shade (dappled light)

Compact Oregano Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’

 Low growing, spreading perennial herb, 6” tall x 12” wide  Fragrant pink flowers  Plant in full sun  Use fresh, dried, or frozen leaves for flavoring Mexican, Italian, or Greek cuisine  Needs well draining soil  Unlike many herbs, flavor is enhanced by drying

Barbeque Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque'

 Fabulous aromatic herb for arid gardens  Once established needs only occasional watering  Grows 4'-6' tall, moderate grower  Good as a hedge or in a pot  Full sun  Deer resistant

Growers Friend Sage Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend'

 Great culinary herb, best flavor and not bitter  Maintains flavor, rarely blooming  Grows 18” tall  Perennial  Full sun  Drought tolerant

Stevia, Sweetleaf Stevia rebaudiana

 Perennial  Grows to 24” tall  Use leaves fresh or dried as natural, sugar-free sweetener  Trim plants to increase leaf production  Full sun to part shade  Hardiness: Zones 8 - 10

Mexican Mint Marigold Tagetes lucida

 Aromatic leaves substitute for tarragon in cooking  Grows well in hot humid climates where French tarragon does poorly  Produces yellow flowers in late summer and fall  Grows 14"-30" tall  Sun to part shade  Well drained soils  Attracts butterflies

Compact Thyme Thymus vulgaris 'Compactus'

 Great culinary herb with pretty flowers  Grows 6"-12" tall  Prefers well drained soils  Full sun  Deer tolerant

Tree, Montezuma Cypress Taxodium mucronatum

 Evergreen in extreme South Texas, deciduous in Zone 8b  Height: 70 ‘; Spread: 35 ‘ – 45 ‘  Trunk diameter: 6 ‘ or more at maturity  Leaves: Flattened, 0.5 “ – 0.75 “, arranged in feather-like fashion on two sides of slender branchlets 3 ” – 6 ” long  Mature trees have rounded or flat top with drooping branches  Does not produce “Cypress knees” like the Bald Cypress  Hardiness: Zones 8b – 11

Tree, Shumardii Oak Quercus shumardii

 Deciduous  Height: 40 ‘ – 60 ‘; Spread: 30 ‘ – 40 ‘  Trunk diameter: 3 ‘ – 4 ‘ at maturity  Leaves: Shiny green, Multi-lobed, lobes pointed and toothed; turns orange or red-orange in Fall  Mature trees have rounded top with branches directed upward  Tolerates drought (when established) and air pollution ; prefers moist, well-drained soils  Hardiness: Zones 5 – 9

Tree, Burr Oak Quercus macrocarpa

 Deciduous  Height: 60 ‘ – 80 ‘; Spread: 60 ‘ – 90 ‘  Trunk diameter: 3 ‘ – 4 ‘ at maturity  Leaves: Shiny green, Multi-lobed, lobes deeply indented and rounded; Leaves 6 “ – 12 “ long; Yellow-brown Fall color  Mature trees have rounded, open top with branches directed upward  Acorns large (1 ½ “), almost ¾ enclosed in a scaly, fringed cup  Tolerates drought (when established); prefers moist, well-drained soils  Hardiness: Zones 3 – 8

Tree, Texas Red Oak Quercus buckleyi

 Deciduous  Height: 30 ‘ – 40 ‘, rarely to 75 ‘; Spread: up to 60 ‘  Trunk diameter: 10 “, often multi-trunked  Leaves: Dark green and shiny above, lighter green underneath, 5 - 7-lobed, with each lobe deeply indented, notched, and toothed; Red Fall color  Mature trees have rounded top with branches slightly drooping  Acorns medium in size (½ “ – ¾ “), between ¼ to ½ enclosed in a pubescent cup  Tolerates drought (when established); prefers dry, limestone soils on hills and ridges  Hardiness: Zones 6 – 11

Tree, Crapemyrtle ‘Whit VIII’, Rhapsody in Pink Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit VIII’

 Deciduous  Height: 6 ‘ – 10 ‘, rarely to 15 ‘; Spread: 8 ‘ - 12 ‘  Grayish-brown bark often peels on mature trees  Leaves: 3 “ long; Emerge almost purple, changing to dark green in Summer; Fall color insignificant  Blooms: Soft pink in inflorescences 6 “ – 20 “ long  Bloom time: Early Summer to Early Fall; Repeat bloomers (flowers are sterile, so it will not spread by seed)  Tolerates drought (when established); prefers well drained soil and moderate moisture  Hardiness: Zones 6 – 9

Tree, Vitex ‘Shoal Creek’ Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’

 Deciduous  Height: 4 ‘ – 15 ‘; Spread: 4 ‘ - 12 ‘  Leaves: Fragrant, compound, palmate, grayishgreen leaves with 5 - 7 lance-shaped leaflets (each leaflet 6 “ long)  Blooms: Fragrant, lavender-blue color in loose panicles up to 12 “ long  Bloom time: May - July; Repeat bloomer through September if spent blooms are trimmed off  Tolerates drought (when established); prefers well drained soil and moderate moisture  Hardiness: Zones 6 – 9

Tree, Mexican Plum Prunus mexicana

 Deciduous  Height: 15 ‘ – 35 ‘; Spread: 4 ‘ - 12 ‘  Leaves: Ovate to slightly pinnate, with serrated edges (each leaf 5 “ long x 2 “ wide)  Blooms: Fragrant, white single flowers  Bloom time: February - April; Very important to native bees and butterflies  Larval host to Tiger Swallowtail butterfly and Cecropia moth; Fruit eaten by birds  Tolerates drought (when established); prefers well drained soil and moderate moisture  Hardiness: Zones 6 – 9

Jasper Cherry Red Hybrid Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 Heavy yields of round, sweet 3/4”cherry tomatoes in clusters of 12  Indeterminate  Very resistant to both early and late blight and to races 1 and 2 of fusarium wilt  60 days to maturity  Full Sun

Juliet Hybrid Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 Yields clusters of tasty grape-like 1 oz. tomatoes ALL season  Crack-resistant and long lasting  Indeterminate  60 days to maturity  Full Sun

Cabernet Hybrid Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 60 days  Exceptionally high yielder  Resistant to early blight, nematodes and tobacco mosaic virus  Indeterminate  1 / 3 – 1 / 2 oz. super sweet fruit  Full Sun

Champion II Hybrid Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 Meaty, medium size fruits 6 - 7 oz. (possibly up to 10 oz.) with wonderful flavor  Indeterminate  High level of disease resistance (VFFNTA); good resistance to yellow leaf curl virus  65 days to maturity

Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 13 - 16 oz. fruit  80 - 90 days to maturity  Shoulder of fruit remains green even when fully ripe  Meat is brick red, gel is green  Indeterminate  Full Sun

Kellogg’s Breakfast Heirloom Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 Large 16 - 32 oz. orange fruit  Slightly flattened and shoulders ridged  Low in acid, but retains great tomato flavor  80 – 85 Days  Indeterminate  Full Sun

Fourth of July Hybrid Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

 Early season production  Medium sized 4 oz. fruit, slightly tart  49 days to maturity  Keep soil uniformly moist to prevent cracking  Grows in clusters  Indeterminate  Full Sun

Karma Bell Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Large 4-lobed, 4" x 6” blocky shape  Turns from dark green to bright red  Resists Tobacco Mosaic  Plant is 25” - 35” tall and may need staking due to the weight of the peppers  68 days to maturity  Full Sun

Giant Marconi Hybrid Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Large, elongated fruits - 3" x 8”  Sweet, smoky flavor, eaten green or red, fresh or grilled  Very prolific  Withstands severe weather and disease  Plants are 18” - 24” tall  72 days to maturity  Full Sun

Gypsy Hybrid Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Sweet, crunchy 4” - 5” long yellow-green to orange to red peppers  Very early & heavy producer  Use fresh or for frying  18” - 24” tall  TMV resistant  60 - 65 days to maturity  Full Sun

Sweet Banana Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Mild, sweet peppers 1” x 6”  Peppers turn from light green to dark red at maturity  Great for salads, pickling or frying  18” - 24” tall  Can be grown in containers  66 - 70 days to maturity  Full Sun

Flavorburst Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Bell pepper type  Peppers 4” x 4”, light green ripening to golden  Infused with a tart-sweet lemony flavor  Vigorous, bushy plants, 18” - 24” tall  70 - 75 days to maturity  Full Sun

Orange Blaze Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Bell pepper type  Peppers 1.5” x 4”, deep green ripening to bright orange  Very sweet 3-lobed fruit  Plant is 24” tall  65 - 70 days to maturity  Full sun

Mariachi Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Mild chili pepper type (500-600 Scoville units)  For a hotter pepper, decrease water and grow in full sun  Peppers 2” x 4”, light green ripening to yellow, orange, then red  Can be eaten at any color stage with no loss of flavor  Plant is 18” - 24” tall  66 days to maturity  Part to full sun

Tiburon Pepper Capsicum annuum

 Slightly hot Poblano pepper type (2,000 Scoville units)  Peppers 7” long, 3-lobed dark green fruit, ripening to red at maturity  Bacterial spot and tobacco mosaic virus resistant  Plant is 20” - 30” tall  65 days to maturity  Full sun

Black Beauty Heirloom Eggplant Solanum melongena

 dark purple/black oblong fruit, introduced in 1902  Harvest when fruit is firm with a shiny finish  Needs very warm soil (80 - 90o F)  Plant is 24” - 30” tall  75 - 80 days to maturity  Full sun

Ichiban Japanese Eggplant Solanum melongena

 Light to dark purple/black elongated fruit  Harvest when fruit is firm with a shiny finish  Needs very warm soil (80 - 90o F)  Plant is 4’ tall x 3’ wide  Use calcium nitrate instead of other nitrogen sources for better fruit set  50 - 60 days to maturity  Full sun

Early Waltham Butternut Squash Cucurbita moschata

 Tan fruits grow up to 8” - 10" long, with a straight neck and small seed cavity  Plant in hills, 2 - 4 plants per hill  Harvest 90 days after transplanting  Leave at least 2” of stem on fruit  Store for a minimum of 2 weeks, and as long as 2 3 months, to increase the sugar content

Honey Bear Acorn Winter Squash Cucurbita pepo

 Weighs just a pound, highly resistant to powdery mildew  Vigorous, compact vine grows up to 5’ wide, setting 3 - 5 fruits  Sweeter than many acorns and very tender  Harvest 90 days after transplanting  Leave at least 1” of stem and store in a cool, dry place for at least two weeks to maximize sweetness

Sunburst Hybrid Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo

 Bright yellow scalloped fruit, tops in appearance and flavor  Mild and buttery, fruits remain firm and tender, even at full maturity (4” - 5” in width)  Ripens during the hot summer months and, being thin-skinned, is best eaten fresh  Plant 2 seedlings 24” apart in hills 4’ apart  Harvest about 45 - 50 days after transplanting

Magda Hybrid Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo

 Creamy-green skin and pure white interior with a nutty flavor  Begins to mature in early summer, just 45 - 50 days from transplanting  Can be eaten fresh or cooked and can be used as a meat substitute in sauces  Plant reaches 3’ tall and spreads about 6’ wide over a long, highly productive season

Zephyr Hybrid Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo

 Slender fruits are yellow with faint white stripes and light green blossom ends  Harvest while young at 4” - 6" for unusually delicious, nutty flavor and firm texture  Big, open vine grows to 5’ or more and is high yielding  Harvest begins about 40 - 45 days after transplanting

Sangria Watermelon Citrillus lanatus

 Great-tasting watermelon, has dark red flesh packed with sugars  Oblong, striped fruit reaches 20 - 24 pounds  The vine is vigorous and disease-resistant, showing tolerance of fusarium races 1 and 2 as well as anthracnose  Space plants 3’ - 5’ apart, and allow 5’ - 8’ between rows  Harvest in about 80 days after transplanting seedlings

Ambrosia Melon Cucumis melo

 Exotic melon hybrid that might be confused with a cantaloupe  Very sweet, tender, pale orange in color  Vines need full sun and 1” of water each week  Grow in rows spaced 2’ - 4’ apart or in hills with groups of 2 - 3 plants per hill  Harvest 85 days after transplanting  Good resistance to powdery mildew

Athena Cantaloupe Cucumis melo reticulatus

 Early maturing Eastern melon in a class of its own  It requires rich, sandy, well-drained soil and pH of 7.0 - 7.8  Intermediate resistance to fusarium wilt races 0, 1, and 2 and powdery mildew  Fruit averages 5 - 6 lbs. with coarse netting and thick salmon colored flesh  Harvest 70 days after transplanting

Marketmore 76 Cucumber Cucumis sativus

 8” - 9” long, slender fruits stay uniformly dark green and are great for slicing  Begins bearing late, but picks for a relatively long time  Intermediate resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew, and powdery mildew  Needs warm, well-drained fertile soil with a pH of 6.8 - 7.2  Harvest begins 65 days after transplanting

Slice Master Select Cucumber Cucumis sativus

 Early variety, produces good yields of tasty dark green slicing cucumbers about 8” - 8.5” long  Resistance to scab, mosaic, powdery and downy mildews, angular leaf spot, and anthracnose  Can be started early and grows quickly, with mostly female blossoms  Harvest can begin 45 - 50 days after transplanting