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herb_non_graminoid LC
Globe Artichoke, French Artichoke, Green Artichoke
Cynara cardunculus
Asteraceae
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterIrrigate deeply every 7-10 days during bud formation; reduce water after main summer harvest.
πΊοΈZone7a-11b
π Height: 3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
herb_non_graminoid NE
Green bean, French bean, String bean, Snap bean, Common bean, Haricot bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Fabaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§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.
πΊοΈZone2-11 (grown as frost-free annual)
π Height: 1-2 ft (bush types), 6-10 ft (pole types)
succulent_leaf LC
Common Houseleek, Hens and Chicks, Roof Houseleek
Sempervivum tectorum
Crassulaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterIrrigate thoroughly on establishment; once established, natural rainfall is sufficient. Container plants require watering only when substrate is completely dry.
πΊοΈZone3a-8b
π Height: 3-6 inches (7-15 cm) (foliage); up to 12 inches (30 cm) when flowering
climber NE
Honeydew Melon, White Antibes Melon
Cucumis melo
Cucurbitaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterWater 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.
πΊοΈZone4a-11b
π Height: 1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm)
herb_non_graminoid LC
Horseradish, German Mustard, Red Cole
Armoracia rusticana
Brassicaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterMaintain even moisture during summer root enlargement; drought stresses roots, resulting in woody fibrous textures.
πΊοΈZone3a-9b
π Height: 2-3.5 feet (60-105 cm)
fern_ally LC
Rough Horsetail, Scouring Rush, Dutch Rush, Common Horsetail
Equisetum hyemale
Equisetaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
π§WaterKeep soil constantly wet or damp; tolerates submersion up to 4 inches (10 cm) of standing water.
πΊοΈZone3a-11b
π Height: 2-5 feet (60-150 cm)
herb_non_graminoid LC
Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia, GibΕshi (Japan)
Hosta spp.
Asparagaceae
βοΈSunPartial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
π§Water1 inch of water weekly; keep soil consistently moist, especially for blue-foliaged cultivars to prevent leaf scorch and drought dormancy.
πΊοΈZone3a - 9b
π Height: 1-3 feet
herb_non_graminoid LC
Garden Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth, Common Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Asparagaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterKeep evenly moist during rooting and spring growth; keep relatively dry during summer dormancy to avoid bulb rot.
πΊοΈZone4a-8b
π Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
herb_non_graminoid LC
Yellow Flag Iris, Water Flag, Yellow Iris, False Acorus
Iris pseudacorus
Iridaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterGrows in wet boggy soil or in standing water up to 25 cm deep; tolerates periods of seasonal soil drying once established.
πΊοΈZone4a-9b
π Height: 3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
herb_non_graminoid LC
Irish Moss, Heath Pearlwort, Awl-leaf Pearlwort
Sagina subulata
Caryophyllaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
π§WaterRequires consistent, even moisture; browns out under severe drought or extreme heat without afternoon shade.
πΊοΈZone4a-8b
π Height: 1-2 inches (2-5 cm)
shrub LC
Japanese Camellia, Common Camellia, Tsubaki
Camellia japonica
Theaceae
βοΈSunPartial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
π§WaterMaintain 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.
πΊοΈZone7a - 9b
π Height: 6-12 feet
tree NE
Japanese Flowering Crabapple, Showy Crabapple
Malus floribunda
Rosaceae
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterProvide regular deep watering during the first 2 seasons of establishment. Mature specimens exhibit good drought tolerance, requiring supplemental water only during extended dry spells.
πΊοΈZone4a-8b
π Height: 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 m)