It is difficult to take this product personally if the plant is caused by pests, diseases, or bad weather. But on the positive side, each plant shuffles this deadly coil offers an opportunity to add something newer and better to our garden. In this episode, Daniel, Carol and expert guest Keelian DeWitt talk about the most reliable cultivars that have stood the test of time under harsh conditions. Perhaps one of these choices is just right for filling the gaps that have recently opened up in your garden.
Expert: Kierian DeWitt lives in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. See article about her garden: garden design that doesn’t limit your color palette
Daniel’s Pick: Plants that cannot be killed
Sweet Fern (Compania Pellegrina, Zone 2-6) ‘biokovo’ hardy geranium (Geranium x Cantabridien Sensesensesensesensesensesensesensesensesenses’, Zone 5-8) Crimson Fan® Mukdenia (Mukdenia Rossi ‘Karasoba’, Zone 4-8)
Carol’s Pick: Plants You Can’t Kill
Swamp Multiweed (Asclepias incarnata, Zones 3-9) BlackLace® Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ‘eva’, Zones 4-7) American Cranberrybush Viburnum (Viburnum Trilobum, Zones 2-7) ‘Shenandoah’ Switchgrass
Expert Guest Kierian Dewitt’s Pick: Plants You Can’t Kill
“Sweet Emotions” Abelia (Aberia Mosanensis, Zone 4-8) Golden Oregano (Originum Vulgare “Aureum”, Zone 4-9) Purple Fox Gloves (digitalis purpurea, Zone 4-9)
