ORNAMENTAL CABBAGE & KALE:

This ornamental plant performs best in the autumn and early winter when temperatures are cooler. The color is the brightest during these cool months. Looks great in containers, or planted in beds. Cabbage is identified by their flat, smooth leaves, while Kale is best identified by their crinkled-edge leaves.

Height: 12"
Color: Purple, White, Red, Pink
Soil: Moist, well drained
Season of Interest: Fall, Early Winter
Heat Zone: 9-1

PANSY: Outstanding Fall & Spring color!

Pansies are commonly grown as annuals or biennials. They have a low spreading habit, and 2-4 inch flowers in a wide range of color combinations. One of the most popular fall landscape plants. When planted in the fall, they often bloom periodically through winter and again in the spring. Does not tolerate heat. Mulch soil to keep roots cool; fertilize and water regularly. Remove old flowers. Use in containers, or massed in beds. Looks great as an underplanting for bulbs. Purchase in 4" or 6" pots for quick show.

Height: 6-8"
Color: Wide Assortment with face and without
Soil: Moist, rich, well drained, low PH
Season of Interest: Fall, Winter, Spring
Heat Zone: 8-1

SNAPDRAGON:

Snapdragons are tender annuals in this area. The florets resemble tiny dragon's heads that snap open and closed when squeezed. Prefers the cooler weather. Will not tolerate drought, remove old flowers to promote a better display. Good as cut flowers. Use as borders, edging, rock gardens and containers. Tolerates light frost. Red flowers will attract hummingbirds.

Height: 12"
Color: Pink, Yellow, Red, Cream
Soil: Moderately rich, light sandy, well drained
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Heat Zone: 9-1

SUNSCAPE DAISY :

Sunscape Daisies are known for their vibrant color and tolerance of cooler temperatures. Looks great in hanging baskets or as a taller background plant in the garden. Purchase in a 6" pot for nice color.

Height: 12-18"
Color: Purple, Blue, Pink, White w/ Purple center.
Soil: Well drained
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Heat Zone: 8-1

VIOLA: A real winner!

Also known as "Johnny Jump Ups"; this annual, biennial, or short lived perennial grows 3 to 5 inches tall, and produces tiny pansy-like flowers. Violas have good heat and cold tolerance as well, easy self seeding.

Height: 4-6"
Color: Purple, Blue, White, and Yellow w/ contrasting streaks
Soil: Rich, well drained, organic, low PH
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Heat Zone: 8-1