Plant Selection Guide

CONTAINERS: Patio Pots, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes etc..may be moved to adapt to sun and shade, or brought inside during weather extremes. Watering should be done thoroughly, bottom watering may be done with saucers.
BEDS: Any plants in the ground. Primarily chosen appropriate to hours of sun available at site.
General comparison among the varieties for water, temperature, and sun needs..
EXAMPLE:
In hot, dry, windy weather, a SSS plant might need watering 2 times per day and a S plant might get by for a day without water. The lower temperature is the minimum for growth while the higher temperature is the maximum for comfort. Sun represents the minimum hours (average) required for bloom and the maximum hours to avoid stress. Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies.

WATER TEMP. SUN COMMENTS
Agastache S 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Airy, Open, Fragrant
Ageratum SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Low Growing, Colorful, Border & Containers
Alocasia SSS 60ºto90º F 2 to 6hrs. Bold Foliage, Moist Feet, loves Heat
Alternathera SS 45ºto85º F 0 to 12hrs. Excellent Filler Plant
Alyssum SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Low Growing, Pastels, Borders & Containers
Angelonia SS 60ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Summer Snapdragon, Loves Heat
Argyanthemun SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Sun lover with Daisy Blooms
Asparagus Fern SS 32ºto85º F 2 to12hrs. Container Accent Plant
Aster SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Colorful, Border & Containers
Bacopa SSS 45ºto85º F 4 to 6hrs. Small blooms adorn elegant foliage, baskets & containers
Banana SSS 60ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Topical, Bold Foliage, Loves Heat
Begonia, Fiberous SS 45ºto85º F 2 to12hrs Easy Care, Colorful, Container
Begonia, Non Stop SS 45ºto85º F 2 to 6hrs. Big Blooms, Easy Care, Full Color Range
Bidens SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Happy Yellow Blossoms
Browallia SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Uncommon, Mixed Colors
Bugleweed SS 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Fun Foliage, Groundcover, Combo Plant
Calendula SS 50ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Abundant Daisy Like Flowers
Calibrachoa SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Great Flower Power, Cute
Canna SS 60ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Fantastic Foliage, Bold, Loves Heat
Carex SS 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Texture For Combos
Celosia SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Unique Flowering
Clematis SS 45ºto85º F 4 to 12hrs. Climbing Vine with Trumpet Shape Blooms
Chenille SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Very Adaptable, Interesting Feature Plant
Cleome SS 45ºto95º F 6 to12hrs. Queen Mix
Coleus SS 45ºto70º F 2 to 6hrs. Wonderful Color For Shade
Colocasia SSS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Great Foliage, Variety Specific on Light, Moist Feet
Cosmos SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Tall, Butterfly Attractors, Ideal For Cut Flowers
Crinum SS 60ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Upright Focal Specimen
Cyperus SSS 50ºto85ºF 6 to12h Modern Foliage, Water Loving
Dahlia SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Great Individually, Beds, Pots or in Mass
Dianthus SS 32ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Loving, Easy Care
Diascia SS 40ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Great Color, Soft Filler
Dracaena Spike SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Tall, Proud Accent
Dusty Miller S 32ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Neutral Silver Tones, Borders, Pots, Excellent Texture
Eucomis SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Strap-Like, Novelty Purple Foliage
Evolvulus SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Blue Daze, Heat & Drought Tolerant, Part Shade
Felicia SSS 45ºto85º F 2 to 4 hrs. Excellent Variegation
Ferns SSS 45ºto80º F 2 to 6 hrs. Shade Lovers, Easy Care Classics
Fuchsia SS 45ºto75º F 2 to 6 hrs. Morning Lover, Attracts Hummingbirds
Garden Carnation SS 50ºto85ºF 6 to12hrs. Bright, Spice Scented, Heat Tolerant
Gaura SS 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Airy, Upright Flowers, Drought Tolerant
Gazania S 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Color for Pot Grouping, Full Sun!
Geranium Ivy SS 45ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Trouble Free, Very Adaptable
Geranium Seed SS 45ºto80º F 6 to12hrs. Economical, Planter & Bedding Standard
Geranium Zonal SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Large Full Blooms, Low Care
Gerber Select Series SS 50ºto85ºF 4 to 8hrs Excellent as a Cut Flower
Graptophylum SS 45ºto85ºF 2 to 6 hrs. Bold, Glossy Foliage, Topical Combos
Grass Collection SS 50ºto85ºF 6 to12hrs. Diverse Range of Shapes & Size
Gynura SS 45ºto85ºF 2 to 6 hrs. Fuzzy, Great Texture, Avoid Hot Sun
Hakonechloa SS 32ºto85ºF 2 to 4 hrs. Morning Sun, Great Color
Hamelia SS 60ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Tropical Shrub
Heather Allyson SS 45ºto85º F 2 to 6 hrs. Blue-Purple Delicate, Containers
Helichrysum SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Delicate, Lacy Texture for Planters
Heliotrope SSS 50ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Old Fashioned Favorite, Delightful Fragrance *
Heuchera SS 32ºto80º F 2 to 6 hrs. Neat Foliage For Shade, Great Combo
Heucherella SS 32ºto80º F 2 to 6 hrs. Neat Foliage For Shade, Great Combo
Hibiscus SS 60ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Fragrant, Sunny, Hummingbirds&Butterflies Love It   *
Homalocladium SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Neat Flat Stems
Impatiens SS 45ºto85º F 2 to 6 hrs. Trouble Free, Always Pleasing, Wide Color Range
Impatiens New Guinea SS 45ºto85º F 6 to 8 hrs. Easy Care, Beautiful Foliage, Colorful
Impatiens, Double SSS 55ºto75º F 2 to 6 hrs. Delicate Rose Like Blossoms
Ipomoea SSS 45ºto80º F 4 to 6 hrs. Sweet Potato Vine, Dramatic Foliage Color Compliment
Juncus SSS 32ºto85ºF 6 to12hrs. Unique Container Filler
Kalanchoe S 55ºto85ºF 2 to 6 hrs. Drought Tolerant Combo, Foliage
Lamb’s Ear S 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Soft Fuzzy Foliage, Fragrant
Lamium SS 32ºto85ºF 2 to 6 hrs. Shade Loving, Great Color
Lantana SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Strong, Fragrant, Butterfly Magnet *
Lavateria SSS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Upright Soft Leaves
Lavender SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Annual, Lavender Lady
Laurentia SSS 50ºto85ºF 6 to12hrs. Low growing with Rich Blue Flowers, Scented, Containers
Liriope SS 32ºto80º F 6 to12hrs. Protect From Hot Sun
Lobelia SS 32ºto80º F 6 to12hrs. Large blooms in clusters, good for cutting
Lotus SSS 45ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Delicate, Fern Like, Late Bloomer
Lysimachia S 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Novelty, Bright Yellow Blooms
Mandevilla SSS 60ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Climbing Vine with Trumpet Shape Blooms
Marigold SSS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Bright Blooms
Melampodium SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Excellent Landscape Performer, Bushy Plant Habit *
Mini Petunia SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Great Flower Power, Cute, Trailing
Nasturtium SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Excellent in Containers, Cottage Gardens *
Nemesia SSS 45ºto80º F 6 to12hrs. Dainty, Fragrant, Great Filler
Nicotiana SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Durable Hot Weather Performer, Fragrance
Nierembergia SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Filler Plant in Containers, Soft Cupped Blossoms
Osteospermum SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Daisy-Like Flowers, Heat Lover
Pansy SS 32ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Prefers Cool Springs & Falls
Pellonia SS 55ºto85º F 2 to 6hrs. Great Dark Foliage, Trailing
Pentas SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Rich Colors *
Pereskia SS 60ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Bright Pink / Red New Foliage
Perilla SS 55ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Coleus-Like, Sharp Foliage, Combos                                 
Petunia SS 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Bright Colorful Blooms
Pilea SSS 55ºto80º F 2 to 6hrs. Neat, Little Novelty Plant, Tabletop
Plectranthus SS 60ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Great Foliage Combinations
Portulaca S 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Low Growing, Ideal for Dry Sites
Pseuderathemum SS 55ºto85º F 2 to 6hrs. Glossy, Bold, Upright Combo Plant
Purslane S 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Low Growing, Containers
Rudbeckia S 32ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Rugged Plant, Great Color
Salvia SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Vertical Container, & Bedding Accents
Salvia, Vegetative SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Late Blooming, Superior Garden Performers     
Scaevola S 45ºto85º F 6to12hrs. Free flowering heat lover, baskets & containers
Sedum S 55ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Juicy Foliage, Drought Tolerant
Snapdragon SS 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Cool, Old Time Reliable, Great Cut Flower
Strawflower S 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Drought Tolerant, Bight & Cheery
Strobilanthus SS 60ºto85º F 2 to 6 hrs. Exciting Purple Foliage, Great Upright Habit
Stock SS 32ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Prefers Cool Weather, Great Cut Flower
Streptocarpella SS 45ºto85º F 2 to 6hrs. Purple-Blue Violet Like Blooms, Containers, Needs Shelter
Thumbergia SS 45ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Tropical Vininig, Sunny Flowers
Torenia SS 45ºto75º F 6 to12hrs. Prefers Full Sun, Background Specimen
Verbena SSSS 45ºto85º F 2 to6 hrs. Wonderful Container Color *
Vinca Periwinkle S 55ºto99º F 6 to12hrs. Dry Site, Very Clean Plant
Vinca Vine SS 32ºto85º F 6 to12hrs. Great Container Accents
Viola SS 32ºto75º F 2 to6 hrs. Grows Anywhere, Minimal Care
Xanthosoma SSS 55ºto85º F 2 to 6hrs. Bold, Striking Foliage, Filtered Light
Zinnia SS 45ºto90º F 6 to12hrs. Sun Lover, Excellent Cut Flowers


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