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Baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii)

Common Name: Baby blue eyes
Scientific Name: Nemophila menziesii
Type: Perennial
Water: Medium
Soil PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Flower Color: Blue
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 2 to 11
Height At Maturity: 3-6′
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata “Bristol Fairy”)

Common Name: Baby’s breath
Scientific Name: Gypsophila paniculata “Bristol Fairy”
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 7.0 to 7.5
Flower Color: White
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 9
Height At Maturity: 24-36″
Sun: Full sun

Ball Cactus (Parodia Magnifica)

Common Name: Ball Cactus
Scientific Name: Parodia Magnifica
Type: Cactus/Succulent
Water: Dry
Soil PH: 6.1 to 7.8
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Container, Tolerates Drought, Easy to grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 9 to 11
Height At Maturity: 24″ to 36″
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus “Astra Blue”)

Common Name: Balloon flower
Scientific Name: Platycodon grandiflorus “Astra Blue”
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Blue
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 8
Height At Maturity: 3-6″
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Common Name: Balloon flower
Scientific Name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 5.8 – 6.8
Flower Color: Purple-blue
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 8
Height At Maturity: 12-36″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Banana Shrub (Michelia Figo)

Common Name: Banana Shrub
Scientific Name: Michelia Figo
Type: Shrub
Water: Tolerates wet soil
Soil PH: 6.1-6.5
Flower Color: White/Near white
Special Characteristics: Attracts birds and butterflies, fragrant
Hardiness Zone(s): 8-10
Height At Maturity: 120-144″
Sun: Full Sun To Part Shade
Sub Type: Evergreen

Basket of gold (Aurinia saxatilis “Gold Dust”)

Common Name: Basket of gold
Scientific Name: Aurinia saxatilis “Gold Dust”
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Bright yellow
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 7
Height At Maturity: 6-12″
Sun: Full sun
Sub Type: Groundcover

Basket of gold (Aurinia saxatilis)

Common Name: Basket of gold
Scientific Name: Aurinia saxatilis
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 7
Height At Maturity: 6-12″
Sun: Full sun
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis)

Common Name: Bay Laurel
Scientific Name: Laurus Nobilis
Type: Shrub
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6.6-7.5
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Height At Maturity: 180-240″
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Sub Type: Evergreen

Bear’s breeches (Acanthus “Summer Beauty”)

Common Name: Bear’s breeches
Scientific Name: Acanthus “Summer Beauty”
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6-7
Flower Color: Creamy white subtended by purple bracts
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, tolerates rabbit, cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 6 to 10
Height At Maturity: 36-72″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Bear’s breeches (Acanthus hungaricus)

Common Name: Bear’s breeches
Scientific Name: Acanthus hungaricus
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 5.8 – 7.5
Flower Color: Rose-purple
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 10
Height At Maturity: 36-48″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Bear’s breeches (Acanthus mollis)

Common Name: Bear’s breeches
Scientific Name: Acanthus mollis
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6.6 to 7.5
Flower Color: White (sometimes pink)
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 7 to 10
Height At Maturity: 36-60″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Bearded penstemon (Penstemon barbatus)

Common Name: Bearded penstemon
Scientific Name: Penstemon barbatus
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6.1-7.8
Flower Color: Rose red
Special Characteristics: Deer-resistant, showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 24-36″
Sun: Full sun

Beardtongue (Penstemon)

Common Name: Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon
Type: Perennial
Water: Not much at all. Likes sandy, loose soil.
Soil PH: 5.5 to 7 (neutral)
Flower Color: Red, pink, violet, yellow, blue, white and orange
Special Characteristics: Fast-growing / Good for cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 through 9
Height At Maturity: 60″
Sun: Full sun

Beardtongue (Penstemon canescens)

Common Name: Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon canescens
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Pale to dark violet
Special Characteristics: Deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy to grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 8
Height At Maturity: 12-36″
Sun: Full sun
Sub Type: Groundcover

Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis “Husker Red”)

Common Name: Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon digitalis “Husker Red”
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: White
Special Characteristics: Attracts birds and butterflies, deer-resistant, showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 8
Height At Maturity: 24-36″
Sun: Full sun

Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Common Name: Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon digitalis
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6.2-6.8
Flower Color: White
Special Characteristics: Attracts birds and butterflies, deer-resistant, showy flowers, cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 8
Height At Maturity: 36-60″
Sun: Full sun

Beaver Tail Cactus (Opuntia Basilaris)

Common Name: Beaver Tail Cactus
Scientific Name: Opuntia Basilaris
Type: Cactus/Succulent
Water: Dry
Soil PH: 6.1 to 7.8
Flower Color: Pink
Special Characteristics: Tolerates Drought, Container
Hardiness Zone(s): 8 to 11
Height At Maturity: 6″ to 36″
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

Bee balm (Monarda “Gardenview Scarlet”)

Common Name: Bee balm
Scientific Name: Monarda “Gardenview Scarlet”
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates wet soil
Soil PH: 6.1 to 6.5
Flower Color: Red
Special Characteristics: Attracts hummingbirds, deer-resistant, showy flowers, cut flowers, fragrant
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 9
Height At Maturity: 24-36″
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Herb

Bee balm (Monarda “Mahogany”)

Common Name: Bee balm
Scientific Name: Monarda “Mahogany”
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates wet soil
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Wine red
Special Characteristics: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, deer-resistant, showy flowers, fragrant, cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 9
Height At Maturity: 24-36″
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Herb

Bee balm (Monarda didyma)

Common Name: Bee balm
Scientific Name: Monarda didyma
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates wet soil
Soil PH: 6-7
Flower Color: Red
Special Characteristics: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, deer-resistant, tolerates rabbit, showy flowers, fragrant, cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 9
Height At Maturity: 24-48″
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Herb

Bellflower (Campanula “Summertime Blues”)

Common Name: Bellflower
Scientific Name: (Campanula “Summertime Blues”)
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6.1 to 6.5
Flower Color: Silvery blue
Special Characteristics: Deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy to grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 9
Height At Maturity: 12-24″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Bellflower (Campanula kemulariae)

Common Name: Bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula kemulariae
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Lavender-blue
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit, deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 6-12″
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bellflower (Campanula latifolia)

Common Name: Bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula latifolia
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6.8-7.7
Flower Color: Purplish-blue
Special Characteristics: Deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy to grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 36-48″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Bellflower (Campanula takesimana “Elizabeth”)

Common Name: Bellflower
Scientific Name: Campanula takesimana “Elizabeth”
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Pale pink
Special Characteristics: Deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy to grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 8
Height At Maturity: 18-24″
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bellflower beardtongue (Penstemon campanulatus)

Common Name: Bellflower beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon campanulatus
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Purple-pink to violet
Special Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 7 to 10
Height At Maturity: 12-24″
Sun: Full sun

Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis)

Common Name: Bells of Ireland
Scientific Name: Moluccella laevis
Type: Perennial
Water: Medium
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: White flowers in green calyces
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, fragrant, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 2 to 11
Height At Maturity: 24-36′
Sun: Full sun
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria saccharata)

Common Name: Bethlehem sage
Scientific Name: Pulmonaria saccharata
Type: Perennial
Water: Medium
Soil PH: 7-7.5
Flower Color: Blue
Special Characteristics: Deer resistant
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 8
Height At Maturity: 8-12”
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Big betony (Stachys macrantha)

Common Name: Big betony
Scientific Name: Stachys macrantha
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 5.8 – 6.8
Flower Color: Pinkish-purple
Special Characteristics: Deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy to grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 12-24″
Sun: Full sun

Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari)

Common Name: Big blue lilyturf
Scientific Name: Liriope muscari
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6.0 to 7.5
Flower Color: Lavender
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit, deer-resistant, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 10
Height At Maturity: 12-18”
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bighead knapweed (Centaurea macrocephala)

Common Name: Bighead knapweed
Scientific Name: Centaurea macrocephala
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 5.8-7.0
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers, easy-to-grow, cut flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 8
Height At Maturity: 36-48″
Sun: Full sun

Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Common Name: Bird of paradise
Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
Type: Perennial
Water: Needs moderate moisture
Soil PH: 6-8
Flower Color: Orange/blue
Special Characteristics: Showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 10 to 12
Height At Maturity: 42-48″
Sun: Full sun to part shade

Bird’s foot violet (Viola pedata)

Common Name: Bird’s foot violet
Scientific Name: Viola pedata
Type: Perennial
Water: Tolerates drought
Soil PH: 5-6
Flower Color: Lilac/purple
Special Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, deer-resistant, showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 3-6″
Sun: Full sun
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bird’s Nest Cactus (Mammillaria Longimamma)

Common Name: Bird’s Nest Cactus
Scientific Name: Mammillaria Longimamma
Type: Cactus/Succulent
Water: Dry to Medium
Soil PH: 6.1 to 7.8
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Container, Tolerates Drought
Hardiness Zone(s): 9 to 11
Height At Maturity: 3″ to 9″
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Sub Type: Evergreen

Bishop’s Cap (Astrophytum tulense)

Common Name: Bishop’s Cap
Scientific Name: Astrophytum tulense
Type: Cactus/Succulent
Water: Dry
Soil PH: 6.5-8.0
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Container, showy flowers
Hardiness Zone(s): 9-10
Height At Maturity: 6-24″
Sun: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Sub Type: Houseplant

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium × rubrum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium × rubrum
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.1 to 6.5
Flower Color: Crimson/yellow
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit and deer
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 9
Height At Maturity: 8-12″
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium × versicolor Sulphureum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium × versicolor Sulphureum
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit and deer
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 9
Height At Maturity: 8-12″
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium × warleyense)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium × warleyense
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 5.1 to 5.5
Flower Color: Coppery orange-red and yellow
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit and deer
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 9-12′
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium × youngianum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium × youngianum
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Light pinkish white
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 6-8″
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium acuminatum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium acuminatum
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Purplish and white
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 9
Height At Maturity: 12-24′
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium alpinum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium alpinum
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Red/yellow
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 6-9″
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium brevicornu)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium brevicornu
Type: Perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Purple and white
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit, deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 12-24′
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium fargesii)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium fargesii
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Purple and white with yellow stamens
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 9
Height At Maturity: 15-20″
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium grandiflorum “Lilafee”)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium grandiflorum “Lilafee”
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Lavender, violet
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 8
Height At Maturity: 10-15”
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium grandiflorum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium grandiflorum
Type: Perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Pink, rose, violet, purple, white
Special Characteristics: Deer resistant, Tolerates rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 8
Height At Maturity: 9-18″
Sun: Full Shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium leptorrhizum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium leptorrhizum
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: White tinged with rose pink and lilac
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 8
Height At Maturity: 6-8″
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium lishihchenii)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium lishihchenii
Type: perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Tolerates deer and rabbit
Hardiness Zone(s): 4 to 8
Height At Maturity: 12-18′
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium perralderianum)

Common Name: Bishop’s hat
Scientific Name: Epimedium perralderianum
Type: Perennial
Water: Dry to medium
Soil PH: 6.2-6.5
Flower Color: Yellow
Special Characteristics: Tolerates rabbit, deer-resistant, showy flowers, easy-to-grow
Hardiness Zone(s): 5 to 9
Height At Maturity: 6-10”
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Sub Type: Groundcover