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Creeping Thyme
subshrub LC

Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Breckland Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

Lamiaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterDeep, infrequent watering during establishment; highly drought-tolerant once mature. Requires sharp drainage.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone4a - 9b
Easy ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 2-4 inches
Ideal pH6.5 – 8
Cucumber, Gartengurke, Concombre, Khira
climber LC

Cucumber, Gartengurke, Concombre, Khira

Cucumis sativus

Cucurbitaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterProvide 1-2 inches of water per week. Consistent moisture is critical; irregular watering causes misshapen or bitter fruit. Drip irrigation is preferred to keep leaves dry and reduce disease.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone4-11 (cultivated as frost-tender summer annual)
Moderate ✨ fragrant_foliage
πŸ“ Height: 1-2 feet sprawling; 6-8 feet when trellised
Ideal pH6 – 7
Daffodils
herb_non_graminoid LC

Wild Daffodil, Lent Lily, Trumpet Narcissus, Common Daffodil

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Amaryllidaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
πŸ’§WaterEnsure regular moisture throughout the active vegetative and flowering spring cycle. Tolerate and prefer drier soil regimes during summer bulb dormancy.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone3a - 9b
Easy ⚠️ Highly Toxic ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
Ideal pH6 – 7.5
Dahlias
herb_non_graminoid LC

Garden Dahlia, Tuberous Dahlia

Dahlia pinnata

Asteraceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
πŸ’§WaterDeep, consistent watering at soil level 2-3 times weekly; avoid overhead sprinkling to minimize powdery mildew and Botrytis spore dispersal.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone8a - 11b
Moderate ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ Attracts Pollinators
πŸ“ Height: 1-6 feet
Ideal pH6 – 7.5
Dill, Dill Weed, Dill Seed, Aneth
herb_non_graminoid LC

Dill, Dill Weed, Dill Seed, Aneth

Anethum graveolens

Apiaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterWater regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination and flowering. Do not let soil dry out completely or become waterlogged.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone2a - 11b
Easy ✨ fragrant_foliage
πŸ“ Height: 1.5 - 3 feet
Ideal pH5.5 – 7.5
English Lavender, True Lavender, Common Lavender
shrub NE

English Lavender, True Lavender, Common Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lamiaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterWater regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, irrigate only during prolonged dry periods.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone5a - 9a
Easy ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 1-3 feet
Ideal pH6.5 – 8
Marigold
herb_non_graminoid NE

French Marigold, Marigold

Tagetes patula

Asteraceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterWater regularly at soil level to keep young plants moist. Once established, allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid wetting foliage to prevent fungal outbreaks.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone2a - 11b (Grown as Annual)
Easy ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
Ideal pH6 – 7.5
Garden Cosmos
herb_non_graminoid LC

Garden Cosmos, Mexican Aster, Cut-Leaf Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Asteraceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterDeep, infrequent watering during prolonged droughts. Once established, plants thrive under low-moisture regimes.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone2a - 11b
Easy ✨ deer_resistant
πŸ“ Height: 3-6 feet
Ideal pH6 – 7.5
Garden Pea, English Pea, Snap Pea, Snow Pea, Shelling Pea, Field Pea
climber LC

Garden Pea, English Pea, Snap Pea, Snow Pea, Shelling Pea, Field Pea

Pisum sativum

Fabaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
πŸ’§WaterConsistent moisture required during flowering and pod fill. Approx. 1 inch per week. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal foliar diseases.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone3a - 11b (Cool-season annual; thrives in 55-70Β°F / 13-21Β°C)
Easy ✨ air_purifying
πŸ“ Height: 1-2 feet (bush), 4-6 feet (climbing)
Ideal pH6 – 7.5
Garden Peony
herb_non_graminoid LC

Chinese Peony, Garden Peony, Common Garden Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

Paeoniaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
πŸ’§WaterProvide 1 inch of water weekly during spring growth and bud swell. Once established, deep taproots tolerate dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent Botrytis.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone3a - 8b
Easy ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 2-3 feet
Ideal pH6.5 – 7
Green bean, French bean, String bean, Snap bean, Common bean, Haricot bean
herb_non_graminoid NE

Green bean, French bean, String bean, Snap bean, Common bean, Haricot bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Fabaceae

β˜€οΈSunFull Sun
πŸ’§WaterProvide about 1 inch / 2.5 cm of water per week. Maintain even moisture during flowering and pod development. Drip irrigation is preferred to reduce foliar disease.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone2-11 (grown as frost-free annual)
Easy ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 1-2 ft (bush types), 6-10 ft (pole types)
Ideal pH6 – 7
Hostas
herb_non_graminoid LC

Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia, Gibōshi (Japan)

Hosta spp.

Asparagaceae

β˜€οΈSunPartial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
πŸ’§Water1 inch of water weekly; keep soil consistently moist, especially for blue-foliaged cultivars to prevent leaf scorch and drought dormancy.
πŸ—ΊοΈZone3a - 9b
Easy ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ fragrant_flower
πŸ“ Height: 1-3 feet
Ideal pH6 – 7