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Shade
Variety Garden
Height
Garden
Spread
Heat
Tolerant
Notes
Kong™ Coleus 18-20"
(46-51cm)
15-18"
(38-46cm)
HUGE foliage, Unique color combinations on foliage, adds interest to shade garden beds and containers
Wizard™ Coleus 12-14"
(30-36cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Mid sized foliage plant with upright habit great for mixed containers or landscape features.
Fiesta Double Impatiens 10-16"
(25-41cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
An abundance of rose like blooms. Fiesta impatiens provide vivid color and are easy to grow! There is no need to remove faded flowers or prune.
Fanciful™ Impatiens 10-12"
(25-30cm)
14-16"
(36-41cm)
Semi double flowers add interest to shade containers or landscapes, low maintenance.
Super Elfin™ Impatiens 8-10"
(20-25cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
Many flowers, traditional shade plant, low maintenance, a must have for shade gardens
Super Elfin XP Impatiens 8-10"
(20-25cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
Many flowers, traditional shade plant, low maintenance, a must have for shade gardens
Celebration New Guinea Impatiens 10-12"
(25-30cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Lots of very large, vibrant flowers on vigorous plants. No need to prune or remove faded flowers. Prefers bright light if used indoors.
Shade & Sun
Variety Garden
Height
Garden
Spread
Heat
Tolerant
Notes
Purple Knight Alternanthera 16-20"
(41-51cm)
24-36"
(61-91cm)
Very heat tolerant, vigorous upright, spreading habit arches over the edge of the pot, excellent when used in the landscape
BabyWing™ Begonia 12-15"
(30-38cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Maintenance free, Season long performance, handles stressful conditions
Dragon Wing™ Begonia 12-15"
(30-38cm)
15-18"
(38-46cm)
Maintenance free, Season Long performance, handles stressful conditions, excellent flower show
Wizard™ Coleus 12-14"
(30-36cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Mid sized foliage plant with upright habit great for mixed containers or landscape features.
Emerald Falls Dichondra 2-4"
(5-10cm)
36-36"
(91-91cm)
Touchable' foliage adds texture where ever it is used, vigorous
Silver Falls Dichondra 2-3"
(5-8cm)
36-48"
(91-122cm)
Touchable' foliage adds texture where ever it is used, vigorous
Galleria™ Interspecific Geranium 10-12"
(25-30cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
These heat-tolerant plants are covered with large flower clusters, making them ideal for hanging baskets and patio pots.
Purple Lady Iresine 6-8"
(15-20cm)
36-48"
(91-122cm)
Dark burgundy foliage, very low maintenance, heat tolerant
Divine New Guinea Impatiens 10-14"
(25-36cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
Heat tolerant impatiens bloom all summer, great deep green foliage color high lights flowers
Purple Majesty Ornamental Millet 48-60"
(122-152cm)
8-12"
(20-30cm)
Chartreuse foliage is more prominent when planted in partial sun. Foliage will be more burgundy in full sun. Improves architecture of mixed combination plantings.
Matrix Pansy 8-8"
(20-20cm)
8-10"
(20-25cm)
Short, strong peduncles hold the large, thick-petaled, 3.5-in./9-cm flowers beautifully over the foliage. Matrix makes high-impact landscapes and containers. More flowers per plant in landscapes and containers.
Panola™ Pansy 6-8"
(15-20cm)
8-10"
(20-25cm)
Medium-flowered Panola pansies hold up better in the Winter months when beaten down by rain and snow because the petals are smaller and thicker.
Panola XP™ Pansy 6-8"
(15-20cm)
8-10"
(20-25cm)
Medium-flowered Panola pansies hold up better in the Winter months when beaten down by rain and snow because the petals are smaller and thicker.
Rain Pansy 10-12"
(25-30cm)
12-16"
(30-41cm)
Magilla™ Perilla 24-36"
(61-91cm)
12-18"
(30-46cm)
This striking plant features showy coleus-like foliage, but is extremely heat and cold tolerant. A wonderful addition to large mixed containers or for adding contrast to the landscape.
Silver Shield Plectranthus 24-30"
(61-76cm)
24-30"
(61-76cm)
Fanfare™ Trailing Impatiens 16-20"
(41-51cm)
18-24"
(46-61cm)
The most sun tolerant impatiens, Fanfares create an outstanding summer display. Abundant bright flowers cover the full trailing foliage.
Sorbet Viola 6-8"
(15-20cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
Early-blooming, free-flowering plants remain compact in both heat and cold, and have excellent overwintering ability.
Sorbet XP Viola 6-8"
(15-20cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
Early-blooming, free-flowering plants remain compact in both heat and cold, and have excellent overwintering ability.
Sun
Variety Garden
Height
Garden
Spread
Heat
Tolerant
Notes
Marvel African Marigold 18-18"
(46-46cm)
10-10"
(25-25cm)
Extra large flowers make for a great show of color all season long.
Vanilla African Marigold 16-16"
(41-41cm)
10-10"
(25-25cm)
Extra large flowers make for a great show of color all season long.
AngelMist™ Angelonia 14-24"
(36-61cm)
10-14"
(25-36cm)
AngelMist Angelonia display orchid like flowers on lush plants. This tough garden plant thrives in heat and is easy to grow. No need to prune or deadhead. Hardy until frost.
Serena Angelonia 10-14"
(25-36cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
This care-free, continuous bloomer is well-suited to landscapes, gardens and mixed containers, and performs well under a wide range of conditions. Durable Serena is a perfect choice for consumers looking for water-wise, heat-loving plants.
Amazon Dianthus 18-36"
(46-91cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Exceptional performance for backyard cut flower gardens - and an excellent choice for professional cut flower growers. Semi-hardy annual in zone 7 and milder.
Dianthus Bouquet™ 18-24"
(46-61cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Heat tolerance and lacy, slightly scented flowers are a great selection for landscapes.
Dynasty Dianthus 16-20"
(41-51cm)
10-10"
(25-25cm)
Double flowers that resemble mini-carnations, slightly fragrant
Durango™ French Marigold 10-12"
(25-30cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
A great choice for season long color in a mass planting.
Grass Eragrostis elliottii Wind Dancer 36-48"
(91-122cm)
36-48"
(91-122cm)
Outstanding architecture for gardens and mixed combinations, great winter interest for landscapes
Dakota Gold Helenium Amarum 12-14"
(30-36cm)
24-28"
(61-71cm)
Loaded with golden yellow flowers, incredibly tough, interesting foliage texture.
Silver Mist Helichrysum 6-8"
(15-20cm)
18-24"
(46-61cm)
Adds texture to mixed combinations, silver foliage reflects the colors around it
Hibiscus Luna 24-36"
(61-91cm)
24-24"
(61-61cm)
Huge flowers, extremely heat tolerant once established, large number of flowers on one plant, excellent perennial
Landmark Lantana 15-20"
(38-51cm)
18-24"
(46-61cm)
Brightly colored flower clusters cover mounds of dark green foliage. Vigorous Landmark™ lantanas are ideal for mass plantings.
Lucky Lantana 12-16"
(30-41cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)

The dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with the bright flower colors. Lucky stands up well to heat, humidity and other stressful conditions. The plants stay upright and mounded with a controlled habit all season, making them ideal for small-space gardens and containers.

Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper 14-18"
(36-46cm)
12-16"
(30-41cm)
Chilly Chili Ornamental Pepper 9-10"
(23-25cm)
13-14"
(33-36cm)
Butterfly Pentas 12-22"
(30-56cm)
10-18"
(25-46cm)
Fairytales Purslane 4-8"
(10-20cm)
14-16"
(36-41cm)
Super low spreading, drought tolerant plants thrive through summer heat. They look great in hanging baskets, large containers, landscapes and rock gardens!
Black & Blue Salvia 18-30"
(46-76cm)
12-18"
(30-46cm)
This salvia has dark green, velvety-textured leave, large dark blue flowers and a terrific mounding habit.
Flare Salvia 14-14"
(36-36cm)
8-8"
(20-20cm)
Heat tolerant and perfect for landscapes.
Mystic Spires Blue Salvia 18-24"
(46-61cm)
12-18"
(30-46cm)
This salvia has dark green leaves, covered with true blue flowers and is naturally compact and well branched. It is perfect for Landscape and mixed combos.
Vista Salvia 10-12"
(25-30cm)
8-8"
(20-20cm)
Heat tolerant and vigor perfect for landscapes.
Solstice Snapdragon 16-20"
(41-51cm)
10-14"
(25-36cm)
Cool season snapdragon that is great for landscapes and backyard cut flower gardens.
Peek A Boo Spilanthes Oleracea 12-15"
(30-38cm)
24-30"
(61-76cm)
Easy Wave™ Spreading Petunia 6-12"
(15-30cm)
30-39"
(76-99cm)

The fast-growing plants bloom freely all season in landscapes and containers without cutting back, and tolerate both heat and cooler conditions very well. Flower-filled plants grow a little more mounded than original Wave, with a more controlled spread.

Tidal Wave™ Spreading Petunia 16-22"
(41-56cm)
30-60"
(76-152cm)
Mountains of color in big gardens and containers! The biggest petunia series in the Ride The Wave family, Tidal Wave grows and grows and grows into an awesome, flower-filled hedge! These award-winning plants serve as excellent “screens” for unsightly air conditioners or to adorn wooden fences. They also work well in large planters. Space them 24 in. (60 cm) apart and watch them spread into an unbelievable groundcover!
Wave Spreading Petunia 5-7"
(13-18cm)
36-48"
(91-122cm)
Creates a ground-hugging carpet of color! This series is the lowest growing in the Ride The Wave™ family. It also spreads out, making a beautiful groundcover. Plant 12 in. (30 cm) apart and watch it spread up to 4 ft. (1.2 m)! These plants are perfect for garden beds, baskets, planters and window boxes.
Aztec™ Verbena 8-10"
(20-25cm)
12-18"
(30-46cm)

The mounded, trailing plants stand up to heat and humidity plus cool temperatures, assuring that these three season performers stay lush and healthy from Spring through Autumn. Excellent performance in landscapes and small to large containers and baskets.

Aztec Magic™ Verbena 8-10"
(20-25cm)
12-18"
(30-46cm)

The mounded, trailing plants stand up to heat and humidity plus cool temperatures, assuring that these three season performers stay lush and healthy from Spring through Autumn. Excellent performance in landscapes and small to large containers and baskets.

Cooler Vinca 12-14"
(30-36cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
Low maintenance AND full of color all summer long.
Pacifica Vinca 10-14"
(25-36cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
Low maintenance AND full of color all summer long.
Pacifica XP Vinca 10-14"
(25-36cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
Low maintenance and full of color all summer long.
Titan Vinca 14-16"
(36-41cm)
10-12"
(25-30cm)
Very low watering needs - outanding in sunny, hot and dry conditions. Largest vinca flowers on the market.
Sorbet XP Viola 6-8"
(15-20cm)
6-8"
(15-20cm)
Early-blooming, free-flowering plants remain compact in both heat and cold, and have excellent overwintering ability.
Star Zinnia 14-14"
(36-36cm)
8-8"
(20-20cm)
Graceful plants covered with star shaped flowers.
Designer Zonal Geranium 12-14"
(30-36cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
The ultimate geranium for garden beds, with big, bright flowers and crisp, medium green foliage. They do well in large containers, too!
Fantasia™ Zonal Geranium 12-14"
(30-36cm)
12-14"
(30-36cm)
Very uniform with large, semi-double flowers and dark green foliage, the plants stand out in landscapes, large pots and baskets.

 
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