Arum italicum — Italian ArumGardener's Note: Italian Arum has been reported as invasive in the Pacific Northwest.
- Tuberous, spreading perennial with green leaves and white veins in the fall through spring with hooded flowers followed by red fruit.
- Plant in moist to dry organic soil.
- Plant in partial to full shade.
- Height: 12 inches
- Width: to 12-18 inches
Hardy in USDA zones : 5-9
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in spring; divide in spring every few years; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting and again before first frost; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in spring; divide in spring every few years.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in spring; divide in spring every few years.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in spring; divide in spring every few years.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or fall; plant in partial to full shade; mulch after planting; water during dry periods; remove dead foliage in spring; divide in spring every few years.
Cornus kousa 'Samaritan' — Samaritan Kousa Dogwood
- Small, deciduous tree noted for its white flowers in late spring and large bright red fruit in fall.
- Variegated leaves with deep green and cream tinged with pink.
- More disease resistant and drought tolerant than native Florida Dogwood.
- Plant in organic, rich, moist but well-drained soil.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade; flowering and foliage are best in full sun.
- Prune after flowering in spring; fertilize in late spring.
- Height: 20-25 feet
- Width: 15-20 feet
Hardy in USDA zones (4) 5-8:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may not be hardy in zone 4a but survive in protected areas of zone 4b.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Nandina domestica 'Harbour Belle' — Heavenly Bamboo
Gardener's Note: Heavenly Bamboo can be invasive in some areas. Sensible alternatives are Nandina that produce no berries such as Firepower and Harbour Dwarf.
Heavenly Bamboo is completely unrelated to Bamboo. Its common name comes only from it's resemblance to bamboo due to the fine lacy foliage, and the growth pattern of the plant, which is cane like. Nandina is classified as an evergreen, but will lose it's foliage if the temperature drops below 10 degreed F.
- Shrub that provides color in all four seasons.
- Blooms white or near white in late spring or early summer and turns red or brown with berries in fall.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade. Foliage colors will be much more intense if it is grown in full sun, with a little shade in the hottest part of the day.
- Height: 6-8 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 6-9:
- Zone 6: Plant cooler months of fall; plant in sun; water regularly but do not overwater.
- Zone 7: Plant cooler months of fall; plant in sun; water regularly but do not overwater.
- Zone 8: Plant cooler months of fall; plant in sun; water regularly but do not overwater.
- Zone 9: Plant cooler months of fall; plant in sun; water regularly but do not overwater.
