The following items are either out of season or we've sold out of our inventory. These plants attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. Airy white plumes form in mid-summer over green foliage. (Heliopsis helianthoides), 'Goldsturm' Black Eyed Susan brings a burst of showy color to the full-sun garden. (Heuchera), Low growing and tough, this Thyme is perfect planted in a rock path or as a lawn alternative. This cultivar features uniform, full plants an A stunning variety, Ellagance Snow English Lavender has masses of beautiful white flower spikes above lovely grey-green foliage. We select and ship only the finest quality bulbs and perennials. (Calamintha nepeta), A showy summer flower, 'Strawberry Candy' Reblooming Daylily has rose-pink petals with ruffled, picotee edges that surround strawberry-red centers and yellow-green throats. Unbothered by most pests, poor soils, drought and humidity, 'Goldsturm' is easygoing and the perfect addition to flower arrangements and pollinator gardens. Blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) 3. Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial; Geographic Origin: Asia; Plant Size: 2 to 4 Sun Exposure: Full shade to partial shade; Plant Zone: 3 to 9; The flowers of this classic perennial are among the most fascinating. Below are some of the more common annuals and perennials suitable to growing in these gardens (note in zone 9 many annuals may be considered perennial, coming back each year). Xeriscaping is the process of landscaping, or gardening, that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation. Perfect for hot, dry sites and drought tolerant once established. Step by step instructions on how to plant your bare root or potted perennials when they arrive. Help the birds, bees, butterflies & hummingbirds by planting wildflowers. (Rudbeckia fulgida). New growth emerges green with red tips. Look for this ground-hugging plant in a rainbow of intense colors. Enormous feathery plumes stand up to eight feet tall, swaying atop gracefully arching foliage. (Festuca glauca), This Sedum gets its name from small, blue leaves that resemble the needles of a blue Spruce. Shasta daisies are herbaceous perennials from the daisy family that produce showy, white flowers with yellow centers. Its billowing, fluffy flowers attract pollinators and songbirds. This cultivar is notable fo Low growing and tough, this Thyme is perfect planted in a rock path or as a lawn alternative. However, they perform best when given full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. With poor soils, sharp drainage,and good sun exposure, this thyme will respond Love the lavender-blue flower spikes of Russian Sage, but dont have the space? A thread-leaf coreopsis, Crazy Ca Desert Coral Coreopsis (Tickseed) produces sprays of gorgeous two-tones blooms month after month from early summer through autumn. The feathery plumes form in mid-summer, and are a growing trend for fantastic cut flower arrangements and centerpieces. New Plants for 2022; Attracts Butterflies; Bee-Friendly; Deer Resistance; Native Plants; Drought Tolerant; Plants for Shade; Sun Loving; Vertical Color (Phlox subulata), Hardy Pampas Grass, or Ravenna Grass, makes an excellent specimen plant all year. However, it freely self-seeds and often colonizes permanently in the garden. This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy. Needle-like, evergreen foliage forms a dense mat making a lush groundcover perfect for cascading over walls or across slopes. Less water, less mowing, and no pesticides. Not all plants will be able to survive the cold winter temperatures, especially (Leucanthemum superbum) A mix of three varieties of this popular perennial, this is an affordable way to fill your sunny garden with colorful flowers. (Sedum), 'Artisan Soft Orange' Echinacea warms the garden with vibrant, glowing flowers that gradually soften in hue as they age. Plant in full sun in a rock garden, between crevices or on a slope. Step by step instructions on how to plant your wildflower seeds. Allowed to spill and trail over walls, slopes, and container egdes, low-growing 'Emerald Pink' will bring the garden to life while cleverly hiding any trouble spots. Nov 16, 2019 - Explore Tracy Smart's board "Drought Tolerant Gardening Zones 8-9", followed by 121 people on Pinterest. (Phlox subulata). A great match for late-season perennials and colorful shrubs in the mixed border, as well as cut or dried flower arrangements. Although its shorter, it has larger blooms than most and it produces a unique red flower with white tips. Ideal drought-tolerant grasses are:Zoysia GrassCouch GrassKikuyu GrassBuffalo Grass Stunning both in the garden and cut for summer bouquets. Perennial plant of the year in 2003. Ruby-red blooms stand atop tall stems, calling pollinators from miles around. This easy-to-grow perennial attracts goldfinches, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. Sedum Thunderhead has huge show stopping flower heads in a rich deep rose color that are supported by stout upright stems and complimented with grey-green foliage. Seeds by Type Wildflower Seed Mixtures. Are you thinking of adding some shorter perennial plants to your garden edges or borders? Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Low Water, Big Statement: Drought Tolerant Perennials, Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal PP#24193, Northern Exposure Lime Coral Bells PP#29162, Sombrero Poco Hot Coral Coneflower PP23097, Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Echinacea purpurea PowWow® Wild Berry PAS702917, 2022 AmericanMeadows.com All rights reserved, Find the Right Perennials for Your Garden, Brilliant Burst Dinner Plate Dahlia Collection, Watch Our Spring-Planted Flower Bulb Videos, Watch Our Fall-Planted Flower Bulb Videos, Butterfly Bush Flutterby Grande Peach Cobbler, Fragrant Herbs Container Collection - Small, Free Ground Shipping Right To Your Event Or Business, Attract Pollinators & Do Good For The Environment. Deer resistant. That means you have a wide variety of plants available to grow, including gorgeous, sun-loving perennials. (Hemerocallis), Plant our Sunny Days Daylily Collection for plentiful flowers and effortless summer color. Attractive feathery flowers emerge in late-summer and last for months. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This 4-6 tall spreading perennial Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox welcomes spring with a flush of white blooms bearing a vibrant magenta eye. We pack them carefully to ensure they arrive safely. This famous Vinca spreads to make great patches under trees. USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9 We have ignored the hardiness zone recommendations when planting and those were the plants that didn't survive, so now we pay close attention to the recommendations for zone 9. Collection of 4 or 12 plants. Throwa dazzling red-violet highlightinto your pollinator garden with New VintageVioletYarrow. Leave standing over winter to enjoy the colors and textures. Hydrangeas take awhile to grow, but are worth the effort. These fleeting flowers last only one day, but the plant produces an abundance of them over several weeks. Excellent in fresh or dried bouquets. Like all Gaillardia, this variety thrives Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) casts an autumn glow across the garden with large double and semi-double blooms burning in radiant yellow, orange, and copper hues. (Heuchera), 'Autumn Joy' Sedum produces delicate bright-pink flowers on large heads that age into a beautiful copper color as fall approaches. Drought-Tolerant Perennials | American Meadows | Zones: 6 Seeds by Type Wildflower Seed Mixtures All Perennial Wildflowers Over 75 choices that will bloom in the second year and for years to come. Its also important to pick the right types of plants based on the overall look and care needs that you plan to have in your garden. Cushiony mats of fine-textured foliage burst into bloom, blanketing Magnus Coneflower has vibrant pink, ray-like flowers that surround deep-orange center cones, attracting plentiful pollinators to the garden throughout the summer. Yarrow is an easy-to-grow perennial with fern-like foliage. Stonecrop or sedum is a groundcover perennial featuring succulent foliage that can be variegated, bronze, reddish-purple, green or blue-gray.Barrenwort is a slow-growing groundcover plant that is deer and rabbit resistant. Russian Sage has silver feathery leaves and can grow up to 4 feet. More items These plants are easy to grow, require little maintenance, and do best in full to partial sun, with well-drained soil. It's also a great choice for disguising your foundation or creating a secondary layer of color between taller background shrubs and perennial plantings. The graceful, arching foliage is equally magnificent, providing movement and structure to mixed borders. Foliage spreads to create a dense and lush evergreen gr With a little deadheading, Gallardia Arizona Red Shades will bloom all summer long, providing vibrant color to almost any perennial garden. 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass is one of the most famous and popular Ornamental Grasses worldwide. (Alyssum wulfenianum PPAF), 'Pumila' Dwarf Pampas Grass makes a bold statement with massive ivory plumes towering over handsome arching foliage. This plant loves full sun and likes dry, sandy soils with good drainage, as too much moisture may cause them to die. However, they do benefit from supplemental watering throughout the growing season. Cardinal flowers do not require division, but they are relatively short-lived perennials. Baby Italian Cypress ready to be planted. How to Plant Wildflowers. This knockout perennial is exceptionally cold hardy, too. It forms a tall, rounded mound of thin, variegated foliage, topped by feathery copper blooms in late summer to mid-autumn. (Leucanthemum superbum), Blue Wild Indigo is a beautiful native American wildflower for early summer bloom. The delicate blooms are beautiful and make for great and easy floral arrangements at home. While it does require average moisture, it is drought-resistant once established. In late spring and early summer, spires of rust-red bell-shaped blooms add to the show, floating on wiry stems to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Many drought tolerant shade perennials thrive in various soil types and circumstances. Sweetly scented, it attracts bees and butterflies while discouraging deer and rabbits. Stunning both in the garden and cut for summer bouquets. If you've decided to plant some perennials this season, picking the right plants can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. Its compact size and n Lil Bang Starlight Coreopsis packs plenty of personality into a small package, shimmering with season-long blooms from summer to fall. The answers to these questions will largely depend on your geographic location. Thinking of adding some perennials to your garden, but live in a place where deer roam freely? (Liatris pycnostachya), 'Munstead' Lavender is an English Lavender that has fragrant, cool lavender-blue spikes and gray-green, mounded foliage. Butterflies and native bees adore the double daisy-like blooms with sunny yellow ray petals and a red-orange center, and birds love the seed heads. No doubt about it, houses are built closer together in California than other places in the country. A lawn is an area of soil-covered land planted with grasses and other durable plants such as clover which are maintained at a short height with a lawnmower (or sometimes grazing animals) and used for aesthetic and recreational purposes. Please note the Bag of 3 are bareroots. In summer, the low-growing go Our Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection offers a beautiful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. These majesty palms are adorable when planted and grow to a width of 4-18 feet. Leavi Butterfly Weed is the iconic, bright orange beauty thats a staple in every butterfly garden. We often have similar items available, so please utilize our search or filters (on the left) to explore other options. Petals may take on a flush of pink to complement the rosy highlights. (Echinacea x hybrida), Indian Summer is a new Black-eyed Susan with large, semi-double flowers. Rising to about 5 feet, Feather Reed Grass is famous for waving in the wind, adding motion to the landscape, even with the slightest breeze. PP#12909 (Pennisetum orientale), Buzz 'Hot Raspberry' produces some of the most vibrant and fragrant blooms we've seen on a Butterfly Bush. Selecting and growing low water plants in zone 9 isnt difficult; the hard part is choosing from so many delightful options. Showy, golf ball-shaped flowers are true blue. Sweetly fragrant, its perfect for containers or perennial beds where it makes As vivid as a summer sunset, luminescent Mango Tango Hyssop features peach-pink flower spires accented by rose-colored calyxes in a tidy, compact form. Please feel free to browse our selection and sign up for our newsletter to be notified when these products are available for next season! The tall, spiked yellow and orange flowers appear in late spring to early summer, with some reblooming occurring in the fall. Foliage spreads to create a dense and lush evergreen groundcover. Achillea Fanal. Stonecrop is one of the best drought-tolerant plants for providing color and ground cover. Growing only 4 to 6 inches tall, the succulent green leaves are edged in dark cranberry Ice Plant Fire Spinners is a truly unique, fun addition to any sunny spot. Ruby-red blooms stand atop tall stems, calling pollinators from miles around. Flowing, ribbon-like grass blades adds texture and motion throughout the seasons, with leaves taking on yellow highlights in autumn. Its pure white flow Flutter Rose Pink Scabiosa produces delightful and unique pink flowers on compact, container-friendly plants. A tough, fast-growing and drought-tolerant specimen, this variety is sterile and will not reseed. (Keep in mind that even drought-tolerant plants need regular water until the roots are well established.) Foliage emerges dark green, shifting to a deep purple that darkens as summer turns to fall, culminating in purple blooms with tiny white seeds. They thrive in tropical and subtropical Also known as red sage, this petite flowering shrub grows quickly and aggressively to stake its claim in your yard. 'Elijah Blue' Fescue Grass is one of the most popular, no fuss ornamental grasses. Zones: 3-10. Compact in size, Buzz Ivory grows to only 3 - 4 feet and is perfect for conta Mary Reed Daylily is a raspberry-colored beauty that boasts a striking green throat and stays open into the evening hours, unlike most daylilies. Support local wildlife with native wildflowers. Like all Sedum varieties, Stonecrop is a succulent requiring little water. Creeping Myrtle or Periwinkle. Flowers: Multiple, tiny flowers, typically Few perennials bloom as reliably and profusely as Coreopsis, and'JethroTull'Coreopsis just might take the prize for the most extravagant display of all. Airy blooms appear in midsummer, hazy clouds floating above the leaves. Plant Zone: 5-9 (USDA) Beauty Bush is a large shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide, so make sure to choose a location that allows for expansion. Planting in a sunny area and providing occasional watering are recommended to maintain this fast-growing flower. (Lavandula ginginsii), Blue Jean Baby' Russian Sage PP#29281 is a compact selection of Russian Sage that gives you beautiful lavender-blue spires of late-summer color with a more manageable size in the landscape. A drought-tolerant evergreen, this perennial groundcover creates a dense mat of 6 inch blooms atop needle-like foliage. Below are some of the more common annuals and perennials suitable to growing in these gardens (note in zone 9 many annuals may be considered perennial, coming back each year). (Phlox subulata), Showy Milkweed (Asclepias) lives up to its name, producing an explosion of star-shaped flowers in rounded three-inch clusters from late spring into summer. This compact, drought-tolerant native grass is highly adaptable and naturalizes readily, perfect for low-maintenance landscaping. This Sedum gets its name from small, blue leaves that resemble the needles of a blue Spruce. Step by step instructions on how to plant your spring-planted flower bulbs when they arrive. Water thrifty and easy to grow, 'Blue Cushion' is also a pollinator favorite. With Plants Express, we deliver everything straight to your door using Your email address will not be published. Very fragrant, it's a good choice for containers, patios, and porches where you can enjoy it up close. Drought tolerance is not to be confused with soil moisture tolerance, for example bald cypress trees can tolerate extremely wet conditions as well as dry conditions. Compact in size, Buzz Ivory grows to only 3 - 4 feet and is perfect for containers, small-space gardens and patio plantings. This famous Vinca spreads to make great patches under trees. To place an order or shop, please use one of the following browsers: Phenomenal Lavender has it all: exceptionally tolerant of both high heat and harsh winter, this easy-to-grow lavender even shows resistance to the effects of humidity. Highly attractive to pollinators. Huge, bright red and yellow blooms create a carpet of bold color in almost any garden. Plant below taller perennials, as edging for a garden border, or as a no-mow lawn alternative. Silvery foliage is topped by large, dense purple flo Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox creates a mat of bright purple blooms paired with deep violet center eyes and grass-like foliage. Oriental Poppies. While it prefers full sun and moist soil, this Maiden Grass tolerates a variety of conditions, including humidity. It has dark burgundy variegated foliage and delicate pink blooms all summer. Living in zone 9 means that youll likely have areas of your garden that get plenty of sun. Planted as an edging along walkways or between stepping stones, this tough plant will tolerate light foot traffic and release a citrus aroma with every step. We hope this list gives you a lot of ideas for how to bring your landscape to life, even in the hot, dry Sacramento area. Blanket Flower is drought-resistant and unpretentious. Flowers open in sequence, starting at the top, for weeks of color during the hottest part of late summer. With poor soils, sharp drainage,and good sun exposure, this thyme will respond with spreading variegated foliage, citrus fragrance,and charming pale flower spikes that draw pollinators. Like their larger counterpoints, the silky plumes are an excellent attraction in the landscape, and are beautiful for cutting or drying. It is very drought-tolerant and will survive on little to no supplemental water, so it can even be grown in areas that are prone to dry spells or droughts. Palms, such as European fan palm, jelly palm, sabal palm, sago palm, date palms, and saw palmetto have wind, heat, and drought tolerance. Learn about the top 20 shade-loving plants, including Hosta, Heuchera, Dead Nettle, Tiarella, Astilbe, Foxglove, Ferns, Hydrangea and more. Are you in the market for zone 9 drought tolerant plants? Lavender Varieties: 31 Different Types of Lavender Cultivars, 61 Low Growing Perennial Plants For Garden Edges and Borders. Butterfly Weed is a beautiful and unique addition to any garden that attracts various pollinators, including bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. (Sedum reflexum), 'Frans Hals' Daylily adds a riot of color to the landscape in spring, reblooming again in fall. See more ideas about gardening zones, drought tolerant, plants. The intense fragrance attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and deters rabbits, deer, and insects. Little bluestem does well in all types of soils and can even thrive in clay. Pelargonium (/ p l r o n i. m /) is a genus of flowering plants that includes about 280 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly called geraniums, pelargoniums, or storksbills. Yarrow is very drought tolerant, but if you receive less than 1 inch of rain a week in the summer, remember to water your plants to keep them looking their best. Attractive, fragrant, and flavorful, Archers Gold Lemon Creeping Thyme combines good looks with delightful lemony scent and flavor. (Delosperma) Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox is famous for its blazing pink blooms and evergreen foliage that work together beautifully as a groundcover or colorful landscape accent. (Phlox subulata), Northern Exposure 'Lime' Coral Bells is a showstopper, and the dazzle is only beginning with its citrus-hued foliage. This cultivar is notable for its nonstop blooms from spring to frost, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the delicate blooms. There are plenty of plants that meet this criteria, depending on your gardening goals. Lavender-pink flowers emerge in early summer and attract pollinators to the garden. (Heuchera), 'Autumn Joy' Sedum produces delicate bright-pink flowers on large heads that age into a beautiful copper color as fall approaches. Elijah blue fescue (Festuca glauca) 4. Tolerant of poor soils and attractive to butterflies. New growth emerges green with red tips. Native to the Mediterranean, lavender is a sweet-smelling, drought-tolerant plant that stands out in arid zone 9 gardens. Collection of 9 plants. Plant along a fence, driveway, patio, or perennial border for a row of cheerful blooms from early summer to early fall. They are also reasonably easy-going plants, require little to no maintenance, and do well in sandy soils where theyll attract butterflies and hummingbirds. (Coreopsis verticillata), 'Silver Anouk' Lavenders unusual two-toned flowers are framed by its silvery foliage making it a garden standout. As you might imagine, all of the plants on this list make beautiful additions to any garden. A quick shearing of the spent flowers will help it pop back into bloom from midsummer to fall. Waterwise Plants | Drought Resistant Perennials | High Country Gardens | Zones: 9 Save Up To 20% On Spring Plants Track Order Gift Certificates How-To's Email Sign-Up Mail Sign-Up Sign In Whether you live in a more arid or humid part of this zone, there are many different perennial plants that can handle sunny conditions. Its pure white flowers make a carpet of color that attract butterflies. Wildflower seeds native to your region. Create a charismatic carpet of changing colors with Dragons Blood Sedum. (Rudbeckia hirta). Thriving in harsh conditions, this durable, rabbit and deer resistant perennial plant is an indispensable for use in xeriscapes. They are named after Mount Shasta in California, where they were first discovered. A real easy to grow beauty. Penstemon, with masses of bright red blooms, draws hordes of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Shrubs are great for low-maintenance landscapes. Michigan Bulb Company offers quality products for every gardener at great value prices, since 1943. Trumpet Vines are woody vines that produce clusters of orange, red, or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers from July to September. Zone 9 ( 121 ) Zone 10 ( 67 ) Zone 11 ( 10 ) Anywhere Indoors ( 1 ) [Filter Results] Products 1-56 of 230. Its also a great cutting flower and attracts scores of butterflies. Its resistant to deer, rabbits and frost in early spring. Reblooms with enthusiasm in fall. (Panicum virgatum), Creeping Myrtle or Periwinkle. Very attractive to pollinators, find a spot for this beautiful specimen where its gentle colors and loose shape can play a supporting role to bolder perennials, like coneflowers, rudbeckia and liatris. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! Pollinator friendly - deer and rabbits avoid it. Learn about varieties which help to replenish nutrients to your soil. Many grasses, especially native grasses, are drought tolerant. Gorgeous, steel-blue leaf blades change to a golden yellow in the autumn months, making it the perfect backdrop for your favorite flowering-plants! This unique Echinacea produces showy, rose-purple blooms that last throughout the summer, even without deadheading. (Cortaderia selloana), Switchgrass Northwind is an extremely-hardy, native grass that thrives in any sunny spot. (Cortaderia selloana), 'White Feather' Pampas Grass is monumental. (Echinacea purpurea), Butterfly Weed is the iconic, bright orange beauty that's a staple in every butterfly garden. Flowers open in sequence, starting at the top, for weeks of color during the hottest part of late summer. Boasting big, bi-colored flowers that alternate rusty crimson inner petals and yellow throats, with sunny yellow outer petals, 'Frans Hals' is content with a wide variety of conditions. Deer and rabbit resistant. Fragrant. Dwarf Snowcap is a compact shasta daisy, to 18 inches tall. These striking plants are members of the Amaryllidaceae family and are often planted as ornamentals. Perfect for plantersand gardenswhere you can brush by the fragrant foliageand watchnectar-rich blooms drawbutterfliesfrom mid-summer until fall. The bright blooms attract bees and butterflies and make lovely cut flowers. Once established, drought-tolerant plants will make themselves quite at home under the hot sun with very little supplemental water. (Lavandula angustifolia), 'Goblin' Gaillardia has daisy-like blooms with scarlet petals and fringed yellow tips. You can find them in several pretty colors and they'll produce flowers for quite a few months of the year, even when in full sun and high heat. Blooming midsummer through fall, collect handfuls for showy autumn bouquets. Our Low Maintenance Daylily Collection features six popular eye-catching Daylily varieties. They prefer full to partial sun and are drought-tolerant. But, it's not impossible, either. (Lavandula x intermedia). Easy to grow in full sun and any well-drained soil. Why Buy Seed Favors For Your Promotion Or Event: Save 25% | Pre-Order Now For Spring Planting. Very resistant to heat, humidity, and drought, 'Goblin' blooms all summer delivering continuous, vibrant color. Gardeners who live outside of kangaroo paws growing zone often have success overwintering their plants in greenhouses or indoors. She provides educational programming to help homeowners implement water conserving practices, strategies to recycle household and yard waste, and work towards more sustainable landscapes. Let this little cutie adorn your walkway, tuck it into a shade garden or beneath taller perennials, or give it center stage in a planter, where it will bring smiles all season long. This compact, drought-tolerant perennial will naturalize, a standout in hot, sunny borders, planters, and cottage gardens. If you love the look of an English garden, this one is for you! Boasting big, bi-colored flowers that alternate rusty crimson inner petals Plant our Sunny Days Daylily Collection for plentiful flowers and effortless summer color. Compact fern-like foliage softens sturdy upright stems, adding a delicate texture to blooms that last from late spring tolatesummer. Growing only 4 to 6 inches tall, the succulent green leaves are edged in dark cranberry and covered with vivid red, starry flowers in late summer. This shrub is also tolerant of drought conditions. Pure white serrated petals are accented with unique markings in magenta and gold, giving flowers a star-like effect. Silvery foliage is topped by large, dense purple flower spikes. Too much light and the leaves will get scorched. Drought-tolerant garden plants should be used in areas affected by low rainfall. While older neighborhoods may still have generously sized yards, you'll definitely see a lot of newer neighborhoods that are very close together. This colorful and low-maintenance collection features compact, tidy varieties of favorites deer-resistant plants, including Russian Sage, Black-Eyed Susan, and Fountain Grass. Russian sage is a shrubby perennial with silvery gray foliage and bluish purple blooms. 1. While roses are going to attract more bees than a non-flowering shrub, it's well worth the extra effort to prune them. Hot, neon colors ignite the summer garden and attract winged wildlife. Vera is widely held as one of the best oil producing lavenders, so if aromatherapy or gifts from the garden are your passion, this English, narrow-leaved lavender is the one for you. It resides within the milkweed family (Asclepiadaceae) and blooms from May to September. (Delosperma). Petals may take on a flush of pink to complement the rosy highlights. (Liatris spicata), Pink Yarrow New Vintage Rose has lovely bright pink rose flowers with creamy white eyes making this yarrow a must have in your garden. Here we'll help you learn everything you'll need to know to keep your plants thriving! Their pastel-colored PP#17002 (Gaura lindheimeri), Mid spring bloomer Alexanders white Candy Tuft is a woody low growing shrub that will be evergreen in warmer winter climates but semi evergreen in colder regions. With exceptionally long, mauve-purple spikes of flowers that are complemented by its silver-green foliage, it's a beautiful sight when swaying in the breeze. Plant as a border and enjoy blooms from summer to early fall. Upright, center cones are eye-catching, transitioning from pale Sedum Thunderhead has huge show stopping flower heads in a rich deep rose color that are supported by stout upright stems and complimented with grey-green foliage. 36-60" tall  x 24-36" wide. This plant performs best in well-draining soil and becomes drought-tolerant once established. Drought Tolerant Perennials. Our Deer Resistant Curb Appeal Plant Collection is an easy way to enhance your home with a trio of popular, pollinator-friendly plants. (Schizachyrium scoparium), 'Foxtrot' Fountain Grass lives up to its namesake, dancing upon the gentlest of breezes to invigorate the garden. Our Carefree Creeping Phlox Collection offers a beautiful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Perennial plant of the year in 2003. Pampas Grass tolerates wind and moves gracefully in a breeze. Four Daylily varieties dazzle in a harmonious color palette of sunny yellow, warm pink, and Our Curb Appeal Ornamental Grass Collection is an easy way to refresh the appearance of your home or garden. And not all perennials are made to withstand full sun conditions. Plant can reach up to 12 feet tall, perfect for creating living fences or adding privacy to the landscape. Zone Hardiness: 4 'Magnus' Coneflower has vibrant pink, ray-like flowers that surround deep-orange center cones, attracting plentiful pollinators to the garden throughout the summer. Leaf: Fleshy, green leaves in variable sizes. These beautiful, easy-to-grow plants are part of the Tropaeolaceae family, and blooms appear from May until September. Like all daylilies, 'Strawberry Candy' prefers to make its home in full sun but will tolerate a variety of conditions. Find mixtures for your region, or for special uses such as dry We know drought tolerant wildflower seeds and we know pollinators! (Coreopsis). This long-lived grass provides bold contrast in gardens or meadows, offering privacy, year-round visual interest, and habitat for birds and pollinators.(Andropogon). For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. In this article, we examine 61 of our favorite perennial plants that are smaller in stature. But it will take a lot of work for only one growing season's worth of enjoyment compared to a drought-tolerant perennial that should last many years. This unique Echinacea produces showy, rose-purple blooms that last throughout the summer, even without deadheading. (Sedum reflexum) Frans Hals Daylily adds a riot of color to the landscape in spring, reblooming again in fall. Salvia is a real attention getter with vibrant blooms appearing throughout most of summer and fall. Drought tolerant plants spread gently and will drape over the edges of containers and rock walls, softening hard edges as a lovely filler, edging plant, or groundcover. There are a number of plants that can tolerate drought in Central Florida. Drought-tolerant, deer resistant and extremely easy to grow. An important nectar resource for adult monarchs, other butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and honey bees. Our Low-Grow Collections are perfect for transforming your yard from lawn to flowers, a few square feet at a time! Soft, fuzzy plumes shift to a silvery hue in fall and remain in place throughout winter. They will tolerate some shade, but not if it leaves them with soggy roots. Continuous blooms of deep purple-blue flowers arrive throughout the season, fading to pale lavender with age. 'Hameln' Fountain Grass is a smaller variety with three distinctive seasons of stunning displays in full sun or part shade gardens. It is a member of the Iris (Iridaceae) family and blooms in May and June. (Echinacea), A bushy wildflower, Passionate Rainbow Gaura (also known as wand flower) is a vase-shaped variety only growing to 18" tall. Sunny, well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and tolerant of poor soil conditions. Deer resistant. Perennials Pre-Orders Now Available. Globe Thistles attract butterflies and make for lovely cut flowers. 'Provence' Lavender is tolerant of poor soils and a true heat lover; it's even known to withstand heavy doses of summertime humidity. Catmint. Daylilies are exotic perennials whose fragrant flowers come in various colors, including yellow, white, orange, red, pink, and lavender. Drought-tolerant plants require less water. Snow white flowers, glossy leaves. Flowering from earl A showy summer flower, Strawberry Candy Reblooming Daylily has rose-pink petals with ruffled, picotee edges that surround strawberry-red centers and yellow-green throat Buzz Ivory Butterfly Bush is a prolific bloomer, loaded with fragrant ivory spikes and generous foliage. (Hemerocallis fulva), 'Pink Cloud' Muhly Grass sends billows of airy pink flower panicles dancing in the wind for a stunning autumn display. It likes partial sun to shade, takes some drought, and deer don't like it. Choose from a Collection of 4 or 12 plants. Once established, this perennial requires little care and maintenance to come back year after year. Over 110 choices for fast color, such as poppies, cosmos, sunflowers, zinnia, and many more. Forming a mound of orange, purple, and red foliage in the spring and summer tha Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass is a cultivar of a fine native prairie grass that has taken the gardening world by storm. Sweetly scented, it attracts bees and b Lil Bang Red Elf PPAF is one of the smallest, compact Coreopsis reaching heights of 9-12. Northern / Central Valley - eXp Realty of California, Inc. 2020 Enyart Real Estate Group, proudly created by GTS Marketing Works withWix.com. They thrive in well-drained soil and enjoy a tolerance to prolonged periods of drought. Drought-friendly landscaping ideas M Mary Knowles Deer resistant plants (zone 9) Lawn And Garden Backyard Garden Garden Landscaping Backyard Shade Shade Garden Perennial Garden Beautiful Gardens Flax - one hearty plant that come up year after year - and the deer won't eat it! These tough and colorful plants naturally require less water and have evolved to perform beautifully in hot, dry conditions. Plant them 3 feet deep and give them 5 times the width of the plant at planting and then stand back and watch as your privacy hedge grows before your eyes at a rate of 3 feet per year and up to 60 feet. Low-maintenance grasses provide year-round visual interest and dynamic texture suitable for any home style, from modern to traditional. Commonly known as Garden Pinks, plants explode with a profusion of flowers in Our Deer Resistant Curb Appeal Plant Collection is an easy way to enhance your home with a trio of popular, pollinator-friendly plants. When thriving they'll give you plenty of flowers to admire. Choose from a Collection of 4 or 12 plants. The Chinese Peony is a particular type of peony, with a slightly different look, but that does very well in this climate. Velvety blooms attract a diversity of wildlife, from pollinators to songbirds. Upright stonecrop flowers grow best in full sun and soil with dry to medium moisture. Delicate lavender-pink flower spikes top Becky gives you classic white daisies with wider petals and brilliant centers. My name is Nicholas Holt and I am the Editor and Owner of this fine establishment. Very attractive to pollinators, find a spot for this beautiful specimen where its gentle colors and loose shape can play a supporting role to bolder perennials, like coneflowers, rudbeckia and liatris. A dark mahogany center and chocolate brown eye accent the warm tones. Easy to care for, very adaptable, and a popular stand-in for shrubs, this sedum lasts and lasts when other plants begin to wane. Sign up for our newsletter to receive coupons The feathery plumes form in mid-summer, and are a growing trend for fanta Echinacea Sombrero Salsa Red PP23,105 has hot red overlapping petals with brown centers. By definition, the term drought tolerant refers to any plant that has relatively low water requirements, including those that have adapted to arid climates. Be sure to give them a bit of care and regular waterings when they're young, and they'll repay you by staying strong and beautiful when dry spells hit. Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. With striking architecture and dizzying heights, this perennial grass makes a stunning specimen in any landscape. Plant below taller perennials, as edging for a garden border, or as a no-mow lawn alternative. (Nepeta x faassenii 'Novanepjun'), WindwalkerRoyal Red Sage is a hummingbirds dream come true. All About Gardening 2022 All Rights Reserved. Many rose bushes and climbing roses do very well in this zone, but you'll see a lot of tea roses in the area and in people's yards. Large, mostly double flowers bloom dusty rose, copper, amber, and russet against a dark chocolate Sizzle & SpiceCrazy Cayenne Coreopsis (Tickseed) adds hot color to the garden all summer long with vibrant orange blooms accented in golden hues. (Thy Add a refreshing burst of color to your sunny summer garden with our Pink Lemonade Low-Grow Plant Collection. These plants can be native or non-native and trimmed to their natural form or shaped for a manicured look. Flowers attract butterflies to the garden. (Muhlenbergia capillaris), 'Red Head' Fountain Grass stands out as one of the earliest-flowering fountain grasses. Sedum. Step by step instructions on how to plant your spring-planted flower bulbs when they arrive. In addition, there are two types of Nasturtium varieties: trailing and bush. Dwarf Stonecrop Angelina is an evergreen mat of needle-like foliage in chartreuse with tips turning reddish-orange in fall. An exceptionally cold-hardy grass. (Thymus), Love the lavender-blue flower spikes of Russian Sage, but dont have the space? (Lavandula angustifolia), Russian Sage delivers tall, airy spires of lavender-blue color on highly-textured silver-gray foliage to the landscape. These compact, long-blooming perennials are easy to grow, and the flowers produce non-stop color all season to keep pollinators nourished. (Calamagrostis acutiflora), Elegant 'Gracillimus' Miscanthus Grass, or Maiden Grass, is a classic ornamental grass. Calaminthacreates a serene, inviting space with clouds of tiny white blossoms and dense,finely texturedfoliage that releases a rejuvenating minty fragrance. (Euphorbia martinii), Early to bloom and easy to care for, 'Stella D'Oro' Reblooming Daylily is a compact plant and a great choice for edging the front of the garden. Other than an occasional drink during prolonged periods of drought, little maintenance is required. Lantana produces blooms of orange, pink, red, yellow, purple, white, and several pastel shades, depending on the variety. An award-winning beauty for season-long color. Like all Gaillardia, this variety thrives in full sun and tolerates most soil types. Their leaves, flowers, and seedpods are all edible, with a peppery, mustard-like taste. Lovely planted along a walkway, tucked among the boulders of a rock garden, or cascading over a rock wall or the edge of a planter. Leaving the spent stems and flowerheads in place to overwinter will also attract birds. Highly fragrant with concentrated essential oils, Phenomenal's spikes of purple-blue flowers attract butterflies and bees to the garden. (Thymus citriodorus). Lemon-lime leaves light up shade and sunny garden Autumn Joy Sedum produces delicate bright-pink flowers on large heads that age into a beautiful copper color as fall approaches. It is a clump-forming decorative grass, with an upward architectural growth habit, making it a dramatic specimen plant in garden or meadow. So how do you pick the right perennial plants for your garden with all those attractive options? This must have Sedum will bring long-lasting color to your garden from summer and into fall. 'Autumn Joy' is a stout, spreading plant with succulent foliage that pairs well with ornamental grasses and against the deep-green leaves of summer perennials. This cold-hardy yet heat-tolerant perennial thrives in drier, well-drained soils and full sun in Zones 4 through 9. Blooms invite butterflies and bees to the garden. Spectacular spilling over the edge of a stone wall, cascading across boulders in a rock garden or pouring out of mixed containers. Or, call us at (877) 309-7333 for help. (Phlox subulata), Amazing Grace Creeping Phlox welcomes spring with a flush of white blooms bearing a vibrant magenta eye. An outstanding choice for both formal structured mass plantings and natural-looking landscapes. (Phlox subulata), Northern Exposure 'Lime' Coral Bells is a showstopper, and the dazzle is only beginning with its citrus-hued foliage. Lovely planted along a walkway, tucked among the boulders of a rock garden, or cascading over a rock wall or the edge of a planter. Cushiony mats of fine-textured foliage burst into bloom, blanketing Magnus Coneflower has vibrant pink, ray-like flowers that surround deep-orange center cones, attracting plentiful pollinators to the garden throughout the summer. Its a real showstopper year-round, with seed heads providing an important food source for native wildlife during the winter. Silvery foliage is topped by large, dense purple flower spikes. (Salvia darcyi x microphylla PWIN02S), Morello Hyssop showers the garden with spikes of tubular raspberry-pink flowers. Upright, center cones are eye-catching, transitioning from pale green at the base to pure gold at each tip. Youll want to make sure you fertilize this plant every two months during the spring and summer months because it requires nutrient-rich soil to produce its aromatic oils. Stunning both in the garden and cut for summer bouquets. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, use this perennial groundcover to spill down banks, spread under trees, and lend its joyful color to hard to manage areas. PowWow Wild Berry puts out more flowers than any other Coneflower Little Cuties Shimmer Coral Bells dazzles and delights with deep pink flower clusters rising over the tidy mound of silvery green leaves. Fragrant, gray-green foliage and st WindwalkerRoyal Red Sage is a hummingbirds dream come true. Rest assured, when you buy grass plants online from Wilson Bros Gardens, we safely ship the highest quality container-grown specimens that are ready upon Use Mulch and Consider Pre-emergent Herbicides. A real easy to grow beauty. PP#20845 (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Sahara Black-Eyed Susan brings elegant, antique hues to a long-time garden favorite. Our Pre-Planned Gardens are a garden in a box with a garden map making gardening easy for all. 04 of 15 Lantana The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Like butterfly bush (see above), Lantana camara can be invasive, but it depends on where you live. The tall elegant feathery blooms have a subtle purple-pink color when they're new in late spring, and Drought Tolerant Plants for Zone 9. It is a member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family and blooms sporadically throughout fall, mid-winter, and spring. It forms a tall, rounded mound of thin, variegated foliage, topped by feathery cop Morning Light Miscanthus Grass is a versatile ornamental grass loved by birds. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included. Trumpet Vines are fast-growing and require little maintenance, but they have an aggressive growth habit and can overtake an area if not kept in check. Find mixtures for your region, or for special uses such as dry areas, partial shade, attracting animals, low growing, and more. Zone 9 - Monthly Garden Calendar: Chores and Planting Guide Jul 31, 2020; They are part of the Iris (Iridaceae) family and prefer full sun. (Rudbeckia hirta), Sizzle & SpiceCrazy Cayenne Coreopsis (Tickseed) adds hot color to the garden all summer long with vibrant orange blooms accented in golden hues. After all, plants such as V. minor and Japanese pachysandra need to be tough to survive in dry soils. This North American native selection was bred for excellent performance as a cut flower, be sure to gather handfuls for filling vases. 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Show. Our Bright Creeping Phlox Collection offers a colorful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Another rose variety you'll see around town is the Rugosa Rose bush. Wildflowers that Attract Pollinators This Daylily is carefree, adaptable, and tolerant of any soil. (Lavandula x intermedia) PP#24193, 'Hidcote' is a compact English Lavender that grows only 18-24 inches tall, with highly fragrant, deep purple-blue flowers. (Echinac Indian Summer is a new Black-eyed Susan with large, semi-double flowers. This vine is also quite drought tolerant and is perfect for hot, sunny gardens. If you're shopping for landscape online or even in-person, make sure you know that Sacramento and the surrounding areas are considered a zone 9, which means long, hot summers, less rain and lots of growing time. Tall, waving flower spikes last and last, and will bloom a second time after a mid-season harvest. Compact fern-like foliage softens sturdy upright stems, adding Coreopsis Berry Chiffon has delightful petals with raspberry hued centers and white edges. It is a mint (Lamiaceae) family member and blooms best in full to partial sun. This website will offer limited functionality in this browser. In autumn, small, airy, silver-white seed heads glisten in the autumn sun, against foliage that shifts to a warm bronze-orange color. Our bulb collections for spring are thoughtfully hand-selected for their stunning garden design and easy planting care. Show. First, fine-textured green grass blade Purple DOro Reblooming Daylily is a standout variety bred from its namesake, the ever-popular and bloom-packed Stella DOro. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, 'Purple Beauty' carries a sweet fragrance that attracts butterflies. Majesty Palms: Baby Majesty Palms ready to grow! They are commonly grown in vegetable gardens due to their ability to ward off pests. Junior Walker is a sterile, compact form of Walkers Low catmint. Depth: 1/4". Deer resistant and long-lasting. Lantana is an annual in cooler climates but is considered perennial in the warmer climates of zone 9. Great for containers, and cut flowers this fast grower is sure to satisfy. This plant is available in a variety of colors, including blue, red, and purple. Phenomenal Lavender has it all: exceptionally tolerant of both high heat and harsh winter, this easy-to-grow lavender even shows resistance to the effects of humidity. This 4-6" tall spreading perennial flowers in the springtime under full sun, but can be planted under trees that leaf out and create shade later in the season. (Buddleia davidii), 'Mary Reed' Daylily is a raspberry-colored beauty that boasts a striking green throat and stays open into the evening hours, unlike most daylilies. Planted as an edging along walkways or between stepping stones, this tough plant will tolerate light foot traffic and release a citrus aroma with every step. Sweetly fragrant, its perfect for containers or perennial beds where it makes a magnificent focal point. Blooms late summer. Theme by 17th Avenue. A long-time industry favorite for exceptional dependability, this is among the largest and strongest of fountain grasses. You can tuck this lavender into your herb garden, but we love it planted with other colorful perennials in borders, planted in a massive swath where it can sway in the breeze, or set in a pot on the patio where you can enjoy its pleasant scent. Marigolds are popular, low-maintenance sun lovers available in several sizes and sunny shades of red, yellow, gold, and mahogany. (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Scent First Romance Dianthus (Garden Pinks) is compact in habit, but not short on blooms. Drought tolerant. Or, call us at (877) 309-7333 for help. Thuja Green Giants have a rounder, softer appearance. No more dried out or damaged plants arriving in boxes. ( Veitchs Blue Echinops (also called small globe thistle) is a unique stand out in the full-sun garden. Light Required: Yes. Add organic matter to planting beds and monitor water needs during establishment. Commonly known as Garden Pinks, plants explode with a profusion of flowers in late spring and early summer, carpeting the ground and drawing butterflies to the garden. Lavender-pink flowers emerge in early summer and attract pollinators to the garden. By Feature Menu Toggle. This long-blooming, drought-tolerant perennial is a native cultivar selected for its compact habit and heat tolerance. This sterile variety does not self-sow, is deer resistant, and notably cold hardy. (Lavandula x intermedia), 'Purple Beauty' Creeping Phlox creates a mat of bright purple blooms paired with deep violet center eyes and grass-like foliage. A favorite of honeybees, these fragrant flowers will attract a wide range of pollinators. In this article, we look at our favorite perennials that are built to withstand drier conditions in the shade. Foliage turns from silver-green to bronze as winter approaches. Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil for this pollinator favorite. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. (Perovskia atriplicifolia), With a versatile compact form and bold color, Summer Sun Heliopsis blooms abundantly from summer through early fall. A dwarf variety, Arizona Red Shades grows to be only 12 tall and makes for the perfect border plant, container perennial, or small space staple. Blanket flowers are a heat-loving herbaceous perennial that creates a cheerful and inviting garden. It's a great choice for containers, rock gardens or a perennial bed. Looking for some drought tolerante shade perennials to plant in your more arid climate? Its hard to beat this much flower power! Perfect for plan Summer Berries Yarrow brings a colorful surprise to your garden with blooms of either gold, pink or red. (Lavandula angustifolia), Velvety, dark purple-blue flowers are the hallmark of Lavender Royal Velvet, as are its rich fragrance and speedy growth habit. So, how exactly do you create some privacy in your backyard? While Hydrangeas start out small and adorable, be sure to plant them with plenty of space, because they can grow to 6 feet wide and 6 feet tall! This hardy annual prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sunlight. Nepeta Walker's Low (Walker's Low Catmint) is a robust variety with dark lavender-blue flowers in late spring and aromatic gray-green foliage. Store Finder; Truck & Tool Rental; For the Pro; Hardiness Zone: 10 (30 to 40 F) Hardiness Zone: 9 (20 to 30 F) 112 Results Additional Characteristics: Drought Tolerant. (Gaillardia), Throwa dazzling red-violet highlightinto your pollinator garden with New Vintage'Violet'Yarrow. If you live in a drought-prone area, are planting in fast-draining raised beds, or simply want to reduce your water bills, these drought-resistant plants are a great choice for your garden. As members of the Aster (Asteraceae) family, theyre considered a good choice for xeriscaping or relying on only natural rainfall for irrigation. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey (who has worked on a lavender farm) examines 31 different types of lavender for your garden! Extremely easy to grow and spreading each year, 'Mary Reed' is a fine addition to any perennial garden and a great choice for naturalizing ditches and banks. Soil Type: Dry, well-drained soils. Subscribe to UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Blog, Emily Tells All: Learn about Vegetable Gardens with Commissioner Bonilla and Tia Silvasy, Prevent Weeds! 'Autumn Joy' is a stout, spreading plant with succulent foliage that pairs well with ornamental grasses and against the deep-green leaves of summer perennials. (Echinacea purpurea), Butterfly Weed is the iconic, bright orange beauty that's a staple in every butterfly garden. Golden yellow, daisy-like petals surround nectar-rich, brown center buttons&sbqu Our Bright Creeping Phlox Collection offers a colorful quilt-like groundcover to dress up the early spring garden. Plant 'Scarlet Flame' in tricky areas like steep banks and rock walls to watch its flowers skillfully spread. Plant Now! (Rudbeckia hirta) Provence Lavender is tolerant of poor soils and a true heat lover; its even known to withstand heavy doses of summertime humidity. Enormous fea Switchgrass Northwind is an extremely-hardy, native grass that thrives in any sunny spot. This hardy perennial is deer resistant, drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any growing condition. The spectacular blooms attract bees and butterflies and the shorter height makes this plant perfect for containers or hanging baskets. Gradually the entire plant turns to a rich burgundy color that appears to be aflame when backlit by the sun. Collection of 4 or 12 plants. Something you'll love about Photinias is the seasonal change in colors. Wheat-colored flowers appear in late summer to fall, and dry to a creamy white, adding great drama to the fall landscape. Torch-like plumes are widely used in dried flower arrangements. This plant is drought-tolerant and does best in full to part sun, with well-drained soil. Keep in mind that even drought tolerant plants need regular water until well established. Improved winter hardiness. An early bloomer, 'Karl Foerster' is a cool season grass that grows most rapidly in the spring season and produces notably early blooms. It is grown as an annual or a perennial, depending on location, and thrives in sun or shade. (Echinacea purpurea), Little Cuties 'Shimmer' Coral Bells dazzles and delights with deep pink flower clusters rising over the tidy mound of silvery green leaves. In late spring and early summer, blonde seed heads appear on tall stems. Salsa Red blooms mid to late summer and if you remove the faded flowers you'll encourage blooms into fall. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, use this perennial Prairie Blues is an exceptional variety of native Little Bluestem Grass, selected for its vibrant color and compact growth. (Miscanthus sinensis), 'Morning Light' Miscanthus Grass is a versatile ornamental grass loved by birds. In late spring and early summer, spires of rust-red bell-shaped blooms add to the show, floating on wiry stems to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It is promoted in regions that do not have accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water and has gained acceptance in other regions as access to irrigation water has become limited, though it is not limited to such climates. Blanket flowers are also native wildflowers in North America, making it a great planting option for gardeners that only prefer native plants. Some plants, such as turfgrasses, go into dormancy when stressed with lack of water and then return to normal when water conditions are favorable. Scientific Name: Gaillardia aristata Plant Type: Perennial Geographic Origin: the United States and Mexico Plant Size: 12 to This elegant grass has fine arching white-and-green variegated leaves, giving the whole plant a silvery appearance. Want to start planting some coleus this season, but aren't sure if it's an annual, biennial, or perennial plant? Learn about varieties which help to replenish nutrients to your soil. 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