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NameScientificFamilyForm HeightpHZonesSunWaterDifficultyConservation
Globe Artichoke, French Artichoke, Green Artichoke Cynara cardunculus Asteraceae herb_non_graminoid 3-5 feet (90-150 cm) 6.5–7.5 7a-11b Full Sun Irrigate deeply every 7-10 days during bud formation; reduce water after main summer harvest. Moderate 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
Common Houseleek, Hens and Chicks, Roof Houseleek Sempervivum tectorum Crassulaceae succulent_leaf 3-6 inches (7-15 cm) (foliage); up to 12 inches (30 cm) when flowering 6–7.8 3a-8b Full Sun, Partial Sun Irrigate thoroughly on establishment; once established, natural rainfall is sufficient. Container plants require watering only when substrate is completely dry. Easy LC
Honeydew Melon, White Antibes Melon Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae climber 1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm) 6.2–7 4a-11b Full Sun Water regularly and evenly until fruits reach full size, then taper watering off during the final 1-2 weeks before harvest to concentrate sugars and prevent rind splitting. Moderate NE
Horseradish, German Mustard, Red Cole Armoracia rusticana Brassicaceae herb_non_graminoid 2-3.5 feet (60-105 cm) 6–7.5 3a-9b Full Sun, Partial Sun Maintain even moisture during summer root enlargement; drought stresses roots, resulting in woody fibrous textures. Easy LC
Rough Horsetail, Scouring Rush, Dutch Rush, Common Horsetail Equisetum hyemale Equisetaceae fern_ally 2-5 feet (60-150 cm) 6–8 3a-11b Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Keep soil constantly wet or damp; tolerates submersion up to 4 inches (10 cm) of standing water. Easy LC
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
Garden Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth, Common Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis Asparagaceae herb_non_graminoid 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) 6–7.5 4a-8b Full Sun, Partial Sun Keep evenly moist during rooting and spring growth; keep relatively dry during summer dormancy to avoid bulb rot. Easy LC
Yellow Flag Iris, Water Flag, Yellow Iris, False Acorus Iris pseudacorus Iridaceae herb_non_graminoid 3-5 feet (90-150 cm) 6–7.5 4a-9b Full Sun, Partial Sun Grows in wet boggy soil or in standing water up to 25 cm deep; tolerates periods of seasonal soil drying once established. Easy LC
Irish Moss, Heath Pearlwort, Awl-leaf Pearlwort Sagina subulata Caryophyllaceae herb_non_graminoid 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) 5.5–7 4a-8b Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Requires consistent, even moisture; browns out under severe drought or extreme heat without afternoon shade. Moderate LC
Japanese Camellia, Common Camellia, Tsubaki Camellia japonica Theaceae shrub 6-12 feet 5–6.5 7a - 9b Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during the first two growing seasons and summer bud-set. Provide 1 inch of water weekly; avoid both drought stress and root waterlogging. Moderate LC
Japanese Flowering Crabapple, Showy Crabapple Malus floribunda Rosaceae tree 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 m) 5.5–7 4a-8b Full Sun, Partial Sun Provide regular deep watering during the first 2 seasons of establishment. Mature specimens exhibit good drought tolerance, requiring supplemental water only during extended dry spells. Easy NE