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Standing 2- 3 ½ feet tall and up to 5 feet wide, it has a mounding spreading habit. With an excellent root system and a non flopping habit, it is a fast grower. Abelia blooms on the new growth, so if pruning is needed, you can do so in the Fall or early Spring. Hardy in zone 6-9, Abelia likes to be grown in a full sun to part shade location. Enjoy the hummingbirds and butterflies that Abelia Mucho Gusto® welcomes to the garden, but not to worry, Abelia is a deer-resistant variety. 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The soft, blue-green foliage is deer tolerant, drought tolerant grows in poor fertile soil as well as under walnut trees. If you have a hard to grow sunny area and are in zones 2-7 this may just be the right plant for you. This tough, native evergreen withstands the coldest of temperatures. Plant as a border, groundcover or lawn substitute for a soft, neat look with little to no pruning required. 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Hardy in zones 4-8, Catmint likes to be planted in full sun locations, with well-drained soil. This deer-resistant perennial is a perfect garden addition that attracts hummingbirds and pollinators to the garden. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, enjoy a canopy of color with this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Selections®","offers":[{"title":"PS - Quart Pot","offer_id":46990721974512,"sku":"NEPJWQT","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BL - 8\" Pot","offer_id":46990722007280,"sku":"NEPJW1BL","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0503\/5504\/files\/nepeta_junior_walker_catnip_bh_nepjw_01.jpg?v=1775567442"},{"product_id":"sgt-pepper-dogwood-cornus","title":"Sgt. Pepper® Dogwood (Cornus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Tatarian Dogwood) Do you love the colorful stems of Dogwood, but aren't impressed with the boring green foliage? If so, Sgt. Pepper® Cornus is for you. This Dogwood provides season-long, ever-changing interest starting with spring when the new foliage emerges with green and white variegation with bright pink tones. White flower clusters appear in late spring when the pink color starts to fade leaving the crisp white and green foliage for the summer season. The white margins on the leaves turn bright pink again in late summer to fall, along with the stems that take on a deep red color that will last all winter. Sgt. Pepper® Cornus is hardy in zones 3-7 and grows 4-6 feet high by 6-8 feet wide. Adaptable to many soil types, Sgt. Pepper® Cornus prefers moist, evenly wet soil but can tolerate some dry conditions once established and can be grown in full to part sun. Use in mass plantings, as a hedge, in the cutting garden, or as a foundation plant. Trimming is not required but for the best red stem coloring, it is recommended to prune back a third of the branches to the ground in late winter or early spring. 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