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Asteraceae //Euryops chrysanthemoides// Evergreen, Broadleaf / Zone 10, 11 / Height: 2- 5 feet / Spread: 3 -5 feet / Bloom time: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter / Flower color: Yellow / Light Exposure: Sun —likes hot, dry weather / Drainage: prefers well drained, moist, lighter soils—not a fan of rain; gets stem rot / Rate of Growth: Fast / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: Aphids
 * Daisy Shrub**

Has rich yellow flowers almost year round, may have reduced numbers when weather approaches freezing for an extended period of time. Does well in container gardens.

Convolvulaceae //Evolvulus pilosus// 'Blue Daze' Evergreen, Broadleaf / Zone 8, 9, 10 / Height: 1-2 feet / Spread: 2 -3 feet / Bloom time: Spring, Summer / Flower color: Blue / Light Exposure: Sun, Morning sun—best in full sun / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Low / Maintenance Level: Medium / Susceptible to insects and diseases: No
 * Blue Daze**

Perennial here. Blue daze is a subshrub that produces a mound of blue funnel-shaped flowers in spring and into the summer. The foliage and stems are covered with short down fuzz given it a felt-like texture. Plant in full sunlight and in porous, well drained soils and do not over water because of the danger of rot. This is a good bedding plant, makes good borders and also does well growing in containers where the stems can cascade over the sides of the container. It does well in hot weather.

Asteraceae //Senecio cineraria// Evergreen, Broadleaf / Zone 8, 9 / Height: 1-2 feet / Spread: 1-2 feet / Bloom time: Summer / Flower color: Yellow / Light Exposure: Sun—prefers full sun / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Low / Maintenance Level: Low—cut back when it gets leggy; cut to 6’ in the summer / Susceptible to insects and diseases: No
 * Dusty Miller**

Good perennial for us. The main feature of dusty miller is the silver-gray foliage that persists for a long time. Flowering does occur in summer, but is not the major ornamental feature of dusty miller. Provide full sunlight and a fast-drained soil. Rot will occur when plants get too much water, especially in the winter. Raise beds and add a generous amount of sand to insure good drainage. This perennial can tolerate considerable drought. Good for xeriscapes.

Asteraceae //Achillea filipendulina// Broadleaf / Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 / Height: 2- 5 feet / Spread: 2 -3 feet / Bloom time: Spring, Summer / Flower color: Yellow / Light Exposure: Sun / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: Yes
 * Fernleaf Yarrow**

Has bright yellow flowers appearing above fern-like, aromatic, deeply-cut green foliage. A very nice perennial that does not require special care. Good for xeriscapes, is deer resistant, and attracts butterflies. Perennial,medicinal, most are yellow, good for cut-flowers fresh and dry. Clumping form.

Asteraceae //Achillea millefolium// Broadleaf / Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 / Height: 2- 5 feet / Spread: 2 -3 feet / Bloom time: Spring, Summer, Fall / Flower color: Various / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: Yes
 * Common Yarrow**

Comments: Has disease problems of stem rot, mildew and rust, however it tends to perform well if given sun and good drainage. Best adapted for the Upper South. Makes a good cutflower for summer arrangements. Attracts butterflies.

Asteraceae //Gaillardia// x grandiflora Height: 1-2 feet / Spread: 1-2 feet / Bloom time: Summer, Fall / Flower color: Yellow, Orange, Red / Light Exposure: Sun / Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Dry / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: No
 * Blanket Flower**

Can have dozens of flowers open at a single time. Deer and rabbits do not include this cultivar in their diet. As an Asteraceae it has disk flowers on the interior and ray flowers on the exterior. Perennializes for 3 years, suffers in humidity. Does better in Texas where it’s dryer. Melts out in humid, rainy days.

Liliaceae //Hosta// species Broadleaf / Zone 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 / Height: 1-2 feet / Spread: 1-2 feet / Bloom time: Summer / Flower color: Various / Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: No [slugs]
 * Hosta**

Hostas come in many leaf sizes, in solid colors or variegated, in various shades of green or blue, Flower colors varying from white to purple. They vary in size from dwarf to large, from fine to coarse texture, and from those that grow slowly to those that have rapid growth. Some will take some sunlight, while others only grow in the shade. There is a hosta for many landscape uses, such as container plant, ground cover, specimen, accent, and mass or group plantings. They attract butterflies and are fragrant. Slugs are the chief pest of hostas. Most don't do well here; better in less sun; needs cooler climates to fill out.

Lamiaceae //Ajuga reptans// species & hybrids Evergreen, Broadleaf / Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 / Height: Under 1 foot / Spread: to 1 foot / Bloom time: Spring / Flower color: Blue / Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Fast / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: No
 * Bugleweed**

Reptans is the commpn Ajuga with purple-pink to white spikes. Excellent ground cover for small, intimate plantings. Southern blight may kill a large amount to an entire planting in the warm months. Performs well among stones, pavers and other places where a small amount of soil exists. Fills-in well. Deer-resistant. Will perennialize and reseed itself. Dormant in December and January.

Liliaceae //Hemerocallis// species & hybrids Evergreen, Broadleaf / Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 / Height: 2- 5 feet / Spread: 2 -3 feet / Bloom time: Summer / Flower color: Yellow / Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun / Drainage: Well drained, Moist / Rate of Growth: Moderate / Water Requirement: Medium / Maintenance Level: Low / Susceptible to insects and diseases: Yes—aphids, thirps, rust, fungus Remember daylilies are subject to attacks by aphids and thrips and some are severely damaged by rust, a fungus disease. There are varieties that bloom very early in spring, some in late spring, then those that flower in summer to early fall. There are over 60,000 registered daylily varieties and the flowers come in many colors, shapes, sizes and forms. There are varieties that are evergreen and those that have no foliage during winter. These foliage loosers are called deciduous or dormant varieties. Deer-resistant, good for xeriscapes, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
 * Daylily**

Lamiaceae //Plectranthus coleoides// 'Variegata' Lamiaceae //Plectranthus amboinicus// is the larger one Evergreen perennial, Blooms early summer through mid summer / Height: 6”-1’ / Spread 3’ / Partial Sun, Shade / Zones 10, 11 / Variegated--not a true oregano. Good for container plants, fragrant. Among the easiest plants to grow, it sports dense green and gray-green leaves variegated with cream, and small white flowers. This variety is less trailing than others.
 * Variegated Cuban Oregano**
 * Variegated Swedish Ivy**

Lamiaceae //Plectranthus ciliatus// Evergreen perennial ground cover (technically a sub-shrub) that grows to 1foot tall by several feet wide with a unique leaf that has a green upper side and purple underside with small, stiff white hairs. Height 1' / Spread 2-3' Stems and flower stalks are also purple. Small pink flowers rise above foliage in the spring and summer. Best in light or part shade - tolerates deep shade but loses red coloration. Supply regular watering. Hardy to 30° F Related to Swedish Ivy, not invasive and easily propagated. Prefers moist soils.
 * Blue Spur Flower**