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NameScientificFamilyForm HeightpHZonesSunWaterDifficultyConservation
Kale, Borecole, Curly Kale, Dinosaur Kale Brassica oleracea Brassicaceae herb_non_graminoid 12-24 inches 6–7.5 2a - 9b Full Sun, Partial Sun Requires consistent moisture (1-1.5 inches per week). Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Easy LC
Lemon, True Lemon, Common Lemon Citrus limon Rutaceae tree 10-20 feet 5.5–6.5 9a - 11b Full Sun Deep, regular watering. Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent Phytophthora root rot. Moderate NE
Peppermint, Brandy Mint, Balm Mint, Lambs Mint Mentha × piperita Lamiaceae herb_non_graminoid 30-90 cm (1-3 feet) 5.5–7.5 3a-9b Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Keep soil consistently moist but not stagnant; water more frequently in full sun and containers. Easy LC
Common Morning Glory, Tall Morning Glory, Purple Morning Glory Ipomoea purpurea Convolvulaceae climber 8-12 feet 6–7.5 2a - 11b Full Sun Provide moderate, consistent moisture (1 inch per week) during vegetative establishment; established vines exhibit moderate drought tolerance. Easy LC
Northern Highbush Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum Ericaceae shrub 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 meters) 4.5–5.5 3a-7b Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Provide 1-2 inches of water per week, especially from bloom through fruit set and during late summer flower bud formation. Drip irrigation is preferred. Mulch with pine needles, pine bark, or wood chips to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity. Moderate LC
Onion, Bulb Onion, Common Onion, Garden Onion Allium cepa Amaryllidaceae herb_non_graminoid 12-18 inches (foliage); up to 36 inches if flowering 6–7 3-9 (Winter hardy for overwintering varieties) Full Sun Requires consistent moisture during vegetative growth and bulbing. Stop watering completely when 50% of the foliage tops have naturally fallen over (lodged) to allow bulbs to cure in the soil. Easy LC
Oregano, Wild Marjoram, Pot Marjoram, European Oregano, Greek Oregano (horticultural usage) Origanum vulgare Lamiaceae herb_non_graminoid 30-90 cm (1-3 ft) 6–8 4a-9b Full Sun, Partial Sun Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between irrigation. Dry conditions improve essential-oil concentration. Easy NE
Ostrich Fern, Fiddlehead Fern, Shuttlecock Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris Onocleaceae fern 3-6 feet 5.5–6.8 2a - 7b Partial Shade, Full Shade Requires consistently moist to wet soil. Must never dry out during active frond expansion. Easy LC
Garden Pansy, Hybrid Pansy, Stepmother's Flower Viola wittrockiana Violaceae herb_non_graminoid 6-9 inches 5.4–6.2 4a - 9b Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Maintain consistent, uniform moisture. Water at ground level early in the day to minimize foliar fungal infections. Easy NE
Parsley, Garden Parsley, Petroselinum Petroselinum crispum Apiaceae herb_non_graminoid 12-24 inches 6–7 4-9; grown as an annual in all zones Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated. Provide about 1 inch of water per week and mulch to reduce bolting. Easy NE
Potato, Irish Potato, Spud, Papa, Cultivated Potato Solanum tuberosum Solanaceae herb_non_graminoid 1.5-2 feet 4.8–6.5 USDA 3-10 as annual; 8-10 may overwinter tubers or volunteers Full Sun Provide consistent moisture, about 1-2 inches per week, especially during tuber initiation and bulking. Avoid waterlogged soil to reduce tuber rot. Easy NE
Radish, Garden Radish, Daikon, Oriental Radish Raphanus sativus Brassicaceae herb_non_graminoid 6-12 inches foliage; up to 36 inches when flowering 6–7 2a-10b, cultivated as a cool-season crop Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Provide consistent, even moisture. Drought stress causes pithy, cracked, or excessively pungent roots. Easy NE