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The PlantTAGG Top 100 Plants list starts with the 50 plants North American gardeners search for most, from flowering shrubs and perennials to houseplants and trees. Click Full Plant Profile on any plant for a complete care guide: when and how to plant, watering, pruning, fertilizing, pests and diseases, pet safety and FAQs.
Paeonia lactiflora
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 3A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 2 to 3 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Late Spring
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Yellow, White, Red, Pink
Height: 2 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Tulipa hybrids
Category: Flowering Bulb
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 4 to 6 in
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Multi-Colored, Bronze
Height: 1 to 2 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Hydrangea macrophylla
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 8B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), Full Shade (0 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Lavender, Blue, White, Red, Pink, Green
Height: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 9A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 4 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Yellow, White, Red, Pink, Orange
Height: 4 to 6 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Rosa spp.
Category: Rose
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 4A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 1 to 10 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Lavender, Multi-Colored
Height: 1 to 10 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Phalaenopsis spp.
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial, Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 12B
Sun: Indirect Sun
Spacing: 6 to 24 in
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Soil: Plant Specific Soil/Mix
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Lavender, Magenta, Apricot, Salmon, Cream
Height: 18 to 24 in
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Helianthus annuus
Category: Annual
Lifecycle: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 2 to 3 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Low
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Yellow, Brown, Bronze, Golden
Height: 3 to 10 ft
Leaf Retention: Annual
Sansevieria trifasciata
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 12B
Sun: Part Sun (4-6 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 1 to 2 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Whorled
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Linear
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Rarely flowers indoors
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): White, Green
Height: 2 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Lavandula angustifolia
Category: Herb
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 2 to 4 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Neutral (6.6-7.3)
Bloom Color(s): Lavender, Violet, Purple
Height: 2 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 1 to 2 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Lyrate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Violet, White, Yellow, Lavender, Bronze, Golden, Burgundy, Magenta, Coral, Salmon
Height: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Lilium – Asiatic hybrids
Category: Flowering Bulb
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3B – 9A
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 12 to 18 in
Leaf Arrangement: Whorled
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Height: 1 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Tagetes spp.
Category: Annual
Lifecycle: Annual, Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 2A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 9 to 12 in
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Neutral (6.6-7.3)
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Red, White, Yellow, Golden
Height: 6 to 36 in
Leaf Retention: Annual
Dahlia spp.
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 8A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours)
Spacing: 1 to 4 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Oval
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Violet, White, Yellow, Multi-Colored, Burgundy
Height: 1 to 7 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Salvia spp.
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 10B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Lavender, Burgundy
Height: 1 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Semi-Evergreen
Leucanthemum superbum
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 10 to 15 in
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Lance
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): White, Yellow
Height: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Convallaria majalis
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 3A – 9B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 4 to 6 in
Leaf Arrangement: Rosulate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, White
Height: 6 to 10 in
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Zinnia elegans
Category: Annual
Lifecycle: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 8 to 12 in
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Violet, White, Yellow, Lavender
Height: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Annual
Narcissus spp.
Category: Flowering Bulb
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 6 to 10 in
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Linear
Soil: Clay Loam
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Golden, Yellow, White, Red, Pink, Orange
Height: 12 to 18 in
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Chlorophytum comosum
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 9A – 11B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), Indirect Sun
Spacing: 1 to 2 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Fascicled
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Linear
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Year Round
pH: Slightly Alkaline (7.4-7.8)
Bloom Color(s): White
Height: 1 to 2 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Epipremnum aureum
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 11B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), Full Shade (0 hours)
Spacing: 2 to 4 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Whorled
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Cordate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Rarely flowers indoors
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Golden, Lavender, Yellow, White
Height: 10 to 40 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Acer palmatum
Category: Tree (Ornamental)
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 8B
Sun: Part Sun (4-6 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 10 to 15 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Pinnately
Soil: Clay Loam
Bloom Time: Non-Flowering
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Red, Purple
Height: 10 to 25 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Lagerstroemia indica
Category: Tree (Ornamental)
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 6A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 6 to 20 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Lance
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
pH: Neutral (6.6-7.3)
Bloom Color(s): Magenta, Lavender, Yellow, White, Violet, Red, Purple, Pink, Orange
Height: 6 to 25 ft
Hosta spp.
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3A – 8B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 18 to 24 in
Leaf Arrangement: Whorled
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Oval
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Violet, White, Lavender
Height: 6 to 36 in
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Aloe vera
Category: Cacti/Succulent
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 12B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 2 to 3 in
Leaf Arrangement: Fascicled
Water: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Lance
Soil: Sand
Bloom Time: Seasonal
pH: Slightly Alkaline (7.4-7.8)
Bloom Color(s): Yellow
Height: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Spathiphyllum spp.
Category: Tropical
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 11A – 12B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 1 to 5 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Rosulate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Green, White
Height: 1 to 6 ft
Leaf Retention: Semi-Evergreen
Asclepias syriaca
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 4A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 18 to 24 in
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Alkaline (7.4-7.8)
Bloom Color(s): Green, Pink, Purple, White
Height: 3 to 5 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Begonia semperflorens
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 11B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 6 to 12 in
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Red, White
Height: 6 to 12 in
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Rhododendron spp.
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4B – 10B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): Multi-Colored, Lavender, Yellow, White, Violet, Red, Purple, Pink, Orange
Height: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Lantana camara
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 8A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 4 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Multi-Colored, Lavender, Yellow, White, Red, Purple, Pink, Orange
Height: 3 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Semi-Evergreen
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 9A – 11B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), Indirect Sun
Spacing: 2 to 3 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Oval
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Rarely flowers indoors
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): White
Height: 2 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Gardenia jasminoides
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 8A – 10B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 4 to 8 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Whorled
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): White
Height: 4 to 8 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Juniperus chinensis
Category: Tree (Ornamental)
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 4A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 15 to 30 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Pinnate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Non-Flowering
pH: Neutral (6.6-7.3)
Bloom Color(s):
Height: 10 to 50 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Bougainvillea glabra
Category: Tropical
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 9A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 6 to 12 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Seasonal
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow
Height: 10 to 20 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Magnolia grandiflora
Category: Tree (Shade)
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 6A – 10B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 30 to 50 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): White
Height: 60 to 80 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 9A – 11B
Sun: Part Sun (4-6 hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 7 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Red, Yellow
Height: 3 to 10 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Phlox paniculata
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 4A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 2 to 3 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Purple, White, Blue, Lavender
Height: 2 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Wisteria frutescens
Category: Vine
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 4 to 8 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Green, Purple, Violet, White, Blue, Golden
Height: 15 to 40 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Olea europaea
Category: Tree (Fruit)
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 8A – 10B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 15 to 25 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): White
Height: 20 to 30 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Ipomoea purpurea
Category: Vine
Lifecycle: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Cordate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Purple, White, Blue, Lavender
Height: 6 to 10 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Salix babylonica
Category: Tree (Shade)
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 6A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 30 to 50 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: High
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): Green
Height: 30 to 50 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Pelargonium zonale
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 9A – 11B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 12 to 24 in
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Cordate
Soil: Loam
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Red, White, Multi-Colored, Magenta
Height: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Thuja occidentalis
Category: Tree (Shade)
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 2A – 7B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 25 to 30 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Pinnate
Soil: Clay Loam
Bloom Time: Non-Flowering
pH: Neutral (6.6-7.3)
Bloom Color(s):
Height: 20 to 50 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Monstera deliciosa
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 13B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 4 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Seasonal
pH: Slightly Alkaline (7.4-7.8)
Bloom Color(s): Green, Orange
Height: 6 to 8 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Dionaea muscipula
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 6A – 8B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 12 to 16 in
Leaf Arrangement: Rosulate
Water: High
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
pH: Strongly Acidic (5.1-5.5)
Bloom Color(s): White
Height: 3 to 6 in
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Philodendron hederaceum
Category: Houseplant
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 10A – 11B
Sun: Part Shade (2-4 hours), Indirect Sun
Spacing: 24 to 36 in
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Cordate
Soil: Potting Soil Mix
Bloom Time: Year Round
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Green, White
Height: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Rhododendron spp.
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4B – 10B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), High Shade (1-2 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Spring
pH: Moderately Acidic (5.6-6.0)
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Violet, White, Yellow, Lavender, Multi-Colored
Height: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Hibiscus syriacus
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 4 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Pinnately
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Adaptable
Bloom Color(s): Lavender, Yellow, White, Violet, Red, Pink
Height: 8 to 12 ft
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Buddleia davidii
Category: Shrub
Lifecycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 5A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 5 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Moderately Alkaline (7.9-8.4)
Bloom Color(s): Magenta, Lavender, Blue, Black, Yellow, White, Violet, Red, Purple, Pink, Orange
Height: 6 to 8 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Lonicera sempervirens
Category: Vine
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 4A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Shade (2-4 hours)
Spacing: 3 to 6 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Rapid
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Soil: Sandy Loam
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
pH: Neutral (6.6-7.3)
Bloom Color(s): Orange, Red, Yellow
Height: 8 to 15 ft
Leaf Retention: Semi-Evergreen
Monarda didyma
Category: Perennial
Lifecycle: Perennial, Annual
Hardiness Zones: 4A – 9B
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours)
Spacing: 1 to 3 ft
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Water: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Soil: Clay
Bloom Time: Summer
pH: Slightly Acidic (6.1-6.5)
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Purple, Red, Violet, White, Blue
Height: 2 to 4 ft
Leaf Retention: Deciduous