climber LC

Cantaloupe, Muskmelon, Rockmelon, Sweet Melon

Cucumis melo

Cucurbitaceae

☀️SunFull Sun

💧WaterProvide 1-2 inches of deep watering per week at soil level. Avoid overhead irrigation to prevent fungal leaf spot. Reduce watering slightly prior to harvest to maximize sugar concentration.

🗺️Zone4a - 11b (Grown as Annual)

Moderate ✨ fragrant_flower

📏 Height: 1-1.5 feet

Ideal pH6 – 6.8

herb_non_graminoid LC

Cardoon, Artichoke Thistle, Wild Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus

Asteraceae

☀️SunFull Sun

💧WaterDeep, infrequent watering during establishment; highly drought tolerant once taproot is anchored.

🗺️Zone7a-10b

Easy ✨ deer_resistant

📏 Height: 4-6 feet (120-180 cm)

Ideal pH6.5 – 8.5

herb_non_graminoid NE

Carrot, Garden Carrot

Daucus carota

Apiaceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterProvide consistent moisture, about 1 inch per week. Avoid soggy soil because waterlogging can cause root rot and cavity spot.

🗺️Zone3a-10b

Easy ✨ fragrant_foliage

📏 Height: 1-2 feet (foliage)

Ideal pH6 – 6.8

shrub LC

Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Rosebay, Purple Laurel

Rhododendron catawbiense

Ericaceae

☀️SunPartial Sun, Partial Shade

💧WaterShallow root systems require consistent moisture (1 inch per week). Apply a 2-3 inch layer of pine bark mulch to conserve moisture and regulate root temperature; never let roots dry out completely or sit in waterlogged soil.

🗺️Zone4a - 8b

Moderate ⚠️ Highly Toxic ✨ Attracts Pollinators

📏 Height: 6-10 feet

Ideal pH4.5 – 5.5

subshrub NE

Faassen's Catmint, Ornamental Catmint

Nepeta × faassenii

Lamiaceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterLow. Very drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering.

🗺️Zone3a-8b

Easy ✨ fragrant_foliage

📏 Height: 1.5-3 feet (45-90 cm)

Ideal pH6 – 7.8

herb_graminoid LC

Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail, Bulrush, Reedmace

Typha latifolia

Typhaceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterNeeds saturated soil or standing water 5-50 cm deep.

🗺️Zone2a-11b

Easy ✨ deer_resistant

📏 Height: 5-10 feet (150-300 cm)

Ideal pH5.5 – 7.5

herb_non_graminoid LC

Cauliflower, Heading Broccoli

Brassica oleracea

Brassicaceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterDemands uniform moisture of 1.5 inches weekly; temperature and moisture stress cause premature buttoning (tiny unmarketable heads).

🗺️Zone2a-11b

Difficult ✨ deer_resistant

📏 Height: 1.5-2.5 feet (45-75 cm)

Ideal pH6.5 – 7.5

herb_non_graminoid LC

Celeriac, Celery Root, Knob Celery, Turnip-rooted Celery

Apium graveolens

Apiaceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterDemands consistently moist soil throughout the season; never allow root zone to dry out completely, as drought leads to hollow or fibrous roots.

🗺️Zone4a-9b

Moderate ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ fragrant_foliage

📏 Height: 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Ideal pH6 – 7

herb_non_graminoid LC

Celery, Pascal Celery, Stalk Celery

Apium graveolens

Apiaceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterDemands steady, heavy watering (1.5 to 2 inches weekly); never allow soil to dry out as drought triggers tough, hollow, bitter stalks.

🗺️Zone2a-11b

Difficult ✨ fragrant_foliage

📏 Height: 1.5-2 feet (45-60 cm)

Ideal pH6 – 7

succulent_leaf LC

Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey

Agave americana

Asparagaceae

☀️SunFull Sun

💧WaterExtremely drought-tolerant. Natural rainfall is sufficient; supplement once monthly during intense summer drought.

🗺️Zone8a-11b

Easy ⚠️ Mildly Toxic ✨ deer_resistant

📏 Height: 5-6 feet (flowering stalk up to 30 feet)

Ideal pH6.5 – 8.5

herb_non_graminoid LC

Chervil, French Parsley, Garden Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

Apiaceae

☀️SunPartial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade

💧WaterMaintain constant, uniform soil moisture; drought or dry soil triggers instant bolting.

🗺️Zone3a-10b

Easy ✨ fragrant_foliage

📏 Height: 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Ideal pH6 – 7

herb_non_graminoid LC

Common Chicory, Wild Succory, Blue Sailors, Coffee Weed

Cichorium intybus

Asteraceae

☀️SunFull Sun, Partial Sun

💧WaterExtremely drought-hardy once established due to extensive taproot; requires virtually no supplemental irrigation in field conditions.

🗺️Zone3a-9b

Easy ✨ deer_resistant

📏 Height: 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)

Ideal pH5.5 – 7.5