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Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Breckland Thyme Thymus serpyllum Lamiaceae subshrub 2-4 inches 6.5–8 4a - 9b Full Sun Deep, infrequent watering during establishment; highly drought-tolerant once mature. Requires sharp drainage. Easy LC
Cucumber, Gartengurke, Concombre, Khira Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae climber 1-2 feet sprawling; 6-8 feet when trellised 6–7 4-11 (cultivated as frost-tender summer annual) Full Sun Provide 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. Moderate LC
Wild Daffodil, Lent Lily, Trumpet Narcissus, Common Daffodil Narcissus pseudonarcissus Amaryllidaceae herb_non_graminoid 0.5-1.5 feet 6–7.5 3a - 9b Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Ensure regular moisture throughout the active vegetative and flowering spring cycle. Tolerate and prefer drier soil regimes during summer bulb dormancy. Easy LC
Garden Dahlia, Tuberous Dahlia Dahlia pinnata Asteraceae herb_non_graminoid 1-6 feet 6–7.5 8a - 11b Full Sun, Partial Sun Deep, consistent watering at soil level 2-3 times weekly; avoid overhead sprinkling to minimize powdery mildew and Botrytis spore dispersal. Moderate LC
Dill, Dill Weed, Dill Seed, Aneth Anethum graveolens Apiaceae herb_non_graminoid 1.5 - 3 feet 5.5–7.5 2a - 11b Full Sun Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination and flowering. Do not let soil dry out completely or become waterlogged. Easy LC
English Lavender, True Lavender, Common Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Lamiaceae shrub 1-3 feet 6.5–8 5a - 9a Full Sun Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, irrigate only during prolonged dry periods. Easy NE
French Marigold, Marigold Tagetes patula Asteraceae herb_non_graminoid 0.5-1.5 feet 6–7.5 2a - 11b (Grown as Annual) Full Sun Water 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. Easy NE
Garden Cosmos, Mexican Aster, Cut-Leaf Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Asteraceae herb_non_graminoid 3-6 feet 6–7.5 2a - 11b Full Sun Deep, infrequent watering during prolonged droughts. Once established, plants thrive under low-moisture regimes. Easy LC
Garden Pea, English Pea, Snap Pea, Snow Pea, Shelling Pea, Field Pea Pisum sativum Fabaceae climber 1-2 feet (bush), 4-6 feet (climbing) 6–7.5 3a - 11b (Cool-season annual; thrives in 55-70Β°F / 13-21Β°C) Full Sun, Partial Sun Consistent moisture required during flowering and pod fill. Approx. 1 inch per week. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal foliar diseases. Easy LC
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony, Common Garden Peony Paeonia lactiflora Paeoniaceae herb_non_graminoid 2-3 feet 6.5–7 3a - 8b Full Sun, Partial Sun Provide 1 inch of water weekly during spring growth and bud swell. Once established, deep taproots tolerate dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent Botrytis. Easy LC
Green bean, French bean, String bean, Snap bean, Common bean, Haricot bean Phaseolus vulgaris Fabaceae herb_non_graminoid 1-2 ft (bush types), 6-10 ft (pole types) 6–7 2-11 (grown as frost-free annual) Full Sun Provide 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. Easy NE
Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia, Gibōshi (Japan) Hosta spp. Asparagaceae herb_non_graminoid 1-3 feet 6–7 3a - 9b Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade 1 inch of water weekly; keep soil consistently moist, especially for blue-foliaged cultivars to prevent leaf scorch and drought dormancy. Easy LC