All Plants (Z)

Perennial Herb: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Excellent border, container, and cut flower plant. A florist favorite. Produces a clump of wavy-edged spotted foliage that surrounds the 5" blooms that are held on long stems. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: dark purple-black. Height: 10-20 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-11.

Perennial Herb: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Excellent border, container, and cut flower plant. A florist favorite. Produces a clump of upright spotted mid-green foliage that surrounds trumpet-shaped blooms that are held on long stems. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white flushed cream. Height: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-11.

Annual: Heirloom -cactus type zinnias were a breakthrough in the 1920's. Deer resistant. Large 3-6" blooms have quilled petals that look gorgeous in bouquets. This is a cut-and-come-again flower - so deadhead to encourage more. Good cut flower. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: assorted mix of orange, pink, red, yellow, peach, and white. Height: 28-40 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Annual: The Dreamland series offer early, big, long-lasting blooms on compact plants. They are rugged, weather tolerant, & sun loving. Has double, large, 4 inch dahlia like flowers that put on a great show in containers, beds, borders, and as a cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: assorted. Upright growth habit. Height: 12-16 in. Width: 14-18 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Water early in the day to allow plant to dry & avoid mildew.

Annual: Drought tolerant. The Queeny Series offer a sophisticated and unique color palette on sturdy and easy-to-grow plants. Has double & semi-double 2.5-3" flowers. Good border, bed, mass planting, pot, & cut flower plant. Harvest when flowers are fully open as they do not open after cutting. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: mix of rose, orange, peach, lemon, & lime. Ht: 24-40 in. Width: 14-24 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Annual or Perennial: The Belize Double is a new interspecific series with double blooms and outstanding characteristics. Heat tolerant, early flowering, naturally compact, and free branching. Vigorous growth habit. Good border, bed, mass planting, and container plant. Double flowers. Bloom color: white. Mounded growth habit. Height: 6-14 inches. Width: 10-18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

A yellow zucchini!! Produces high quality, thin-skinned fruits with a delicate texture with a light flavor. Tasty and nutritious. The skin contributes to good eating quality, so no need to peel. The fruits are sweeter and do not grow as large as green varieties. They may occasionally throw a green fruited one during the growing season. Can be used fresh or cooked. Bush type, non-vining. Days to maturity: 55. (Cucurbita pepo 'Rheinau Gold') Bred in Switzerland.