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Requirements Comments USDA Zone Blue Arctic Willow or Purple
Osier Willow
Salix purpurea 6’ to
10’ tall Woody shrub with purple branches and delicate, narrow, bluish, finely textured 1” to 3” long leaves. Fast growing and showy. Full sun. Adaptable to most soil types.
Frequent, regular water. Unique coloring. Variety ‘Gracilis’ (Nana) is a low growing, dwarf willow, good kept 1’ to 3’ as hedge. USDA Zone 4 (-30 ° F. minimum) Bluebeard or Blue Mist
Caryopteris clandonensis To 3’ to 4’ tall Loose, rounded, open shrub with gray-green, 3’ long leaves that are silvery underneath. Dramatic clusters of blue flowers top stems August to frost. Full sun. Adaptable to all soil types. Needs infrequent water once established. May die back to ground in severe winters but will re-grow. Prune to 12” in spring.
USDA Zone 5 (-20
° F.
minimum) Bridal
Wreath Spirea or Shoe Button
Spiraea prunifolia ‘Plena’
6’ to 8’ tall
Upright shrub with small, glossy-green leaves in graceful arching form. Leaves turn red in fall. Small, double white flowers like tiny roses line branches April and May. Spiraea. vanhouttei flowers June and July. Full sun or partial shade. Prefers regular watering in well-drained soil. Regular pruning required after flowering to maintain best form. USDA Zone 4 (-30
° F.
minimum) Burning
Bush or Winged
Euonymus Euonymus alata 7’ to
10’ tall See
Com- ments.
Deciduous, mounded, horizontal, spreading shrub. Lance-shaped foliage. Insignificant flowers in May. Dark green leaves turn red in fall.
Full sun to light shade. Moderate water. Prefers well-drained soil.
Elegant form. Attractive, tidy branching habit. Variety ‘Compacta’ grows 4’-6’. USDA Zone 3 (-40
° F.
minimum) Butterfly Bush or Summer
Lilac Buddleia davidii To 5’
tall Loose, open, rapid growing deciduous or semi- evergreen shrub. Dark green leaves with white underneath and showy 8”-10” lilac-like fragrant flowers July-Sept. in arching clusters. Full sun to light shade. Moderate water. Prefers well-drained soil. Attractive to butterflies. Can freeze to ground in cold climates but roots are hardy. USDA Zone 5 (-20 °
minimum) WSU EXTENSION KITTITAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 100 Cold Hardy Trees, Perennials, and Shrubs for Kittitas County Page 7
15 Hardy Shrubs for Kittitas County - continued Common Name Botanical Name Shrub Height Shrub Description Sun/Shade Soil/Water Requirements Comments USDA Zone Common
Lilac Syringa vulgaris 8’ to
20’ tall Upright, spreading shrub with heart-shaped leaves, large panicles of fragrant flowers in spring. Flower color varies depending on variety. Subsp.
lilac with lavender-blue flowers, grows to 3’ tall. Sun/part sun. Fertile, well- drained soil. Will tolerate some drought once established. Lilacs are extremely hardy and tough. Bacterial blight, black vine weevil, and lilac leaf miner can be problems. USDA Zone 5 (-20 Fº. minimum) European Cranberry Bush
opulus 10’ to
20’ tall Large, open shrub with lobed, dark green, maple-shaped leaves to 4” that turn red in fall. White flower clusters in May. Large, showy red fruit. Viburnum compactum 4’-5’ tall. V. nanum is dwarf form to 2’ tall. Full sun to part shade. Adaptable to most moist, well-drained soils. Fruit good winter food for birds. Watch for and control aphids early in season. Susceptible to mildew in very shaded areas. USDA Zone 3 (-30 ° F. minimum) Flowering Quince
6’ to 8’ tall Picturesque, practically indestructible shrub. Shiny, green leaves are red tinged when young. April flowers are white, salmon or red and appear before leaves. Varieties range in form. Full sun. Adaptable to all soil types. Regular water during growing season. Tolerant of cold and heat. May suffer from chlorosis in alkaline soil. Prune to shape or limit growth.
USDA Zone 5 (-20
° F.
minimum)
Forsythia
intermedia 7’ to
10’ tall Fountain shaped shrub. Bare branches covered with yellow flowers from February to April. Followed by lush, green, round leaves with pointed tips rest of growing season. Forsythia viridissima ‘Bronxensis’ (dwarf forsythia) grows to 2’ tall. Full sun. Adaptable to most soils.
Prune established plants after bloom by cutting to ground, one third of branches that have bloomed. Remove old, weak or dead branches. USDA Zone 5 (-20
° F.
minimum) Hydrangea - PeeGee
‘Grandiflora’ To 10’-
15’ tall Dense, upright shrub with 5” long, dull green leaves that turn bronze in fall. Flowers in upright clusters, white fading to pinky bronze. Hydrangea. anomala subsp.
Partial
shade. Prefers well- drained soil with regular water. Prune to control size. Cut out stems that have flowered. Climbing hydrangea needs support. USDA Zone 5 (–20 °
minimum)
WSU EXTENSION KITTITAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 100 Cold Hardy Trees, Perennials, and Shrubs for Kittitas County Page 8
15 Hardy Shrubs for Kittitas County - continued Common Name Botanical Name Shrub Height Shrub Description Sun/Shade Soil/Water Requirements Comments USDA Zone Mock
Orange
coronarius 5’ to
10’ tall Fountain-shaped, large, vigorous shrub with oval 1” to 4” long leaves. Fragrant, single, white flowers in June. Cultivar ‘Aureus’ has bright, golden leaves turning to yellow- green in summer. Part shade. Adaptable to most soil types. Moderate water. An old fashioned favorite. Mock orange is hardy and somewhat drought tolerant. Prune after bloom. USDA Zone 4 (-30 °
minimum) Potentilla or Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa 2’ to 5’ tall Dense, mounded shrub with tiny leaves, divided into 3 to 7 leaflets, green to gray-green. Bloom colors depending on varieties June to October. Full sun to part shade. Prefers moderate watering in well- drained soil, but will adapt to poor soil, heat and little water.
Potentilla is fairly drought tolerant, once established. Prune oldest stems frequently to keep from becoming ragged. USDA Zone 4 (-30 °
minimum)
Russian Sage Perovskia spp. 3’ to 5’ tall Semi-woody, multi-stemmed plant with aromatic, gray-green leaves, white underneath, open spires of violet-blue flowers in late summer. Full sun. Prefers well- drained soil with little water once established. Russian Sage is considered to be a sub-shrub. Likes summer heat and winter chill. Dormant in winter. Prune back in spring to live wood. All zones. Weigela
Weigela florida 2’ to 7’ tall Rounded shrub with volumes of funnel-shaped flowers in spring. Blooms along previous season’s shoots. Full sun to part shade. Adaptable to most soil with regular water.
Prune branches that have bloomed to un-flowered side branches. Thin or cut back one-half every other year. USDA Zone 4 (-30
° F.
minimum) Witch
Hazel (vernal
witch hazel)
Hamamelis vernalis 15’ tall Erect shrub, which grows to 15’ wide. Broad, oval leaves, which turn yellow in the fall. Has small yellow flowers, tinged with red. Flowers appear in late winter and early spring.
Full sun to part shade. Prefers well- drained, rich, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Nice plant for adding winter interest to the garden. Give this shrub some protection from the wind. USDA Zone 4 (-30
° F.
minimum) WSU EXTENSION KITTITAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 100 Cold Hardy Trees, Perennials, and Shrubs for Kittitas County Page 9
25 Hardy Perennials for Kittitas County
Our tough climate can somewhat limit the range of plants we can use in our home landscapes. Despite these challenges, there are still plenty of attractive, hardy perennials that can be used in our yards and gardens. We just have to be careful to pick plants that can withstand cold and heat. Listed below are some dependable perennials that are well suited to our area.
Name Botanical Name Plant Height Plant Description Sun/Shade Soil/Water Requirements Comments USDA Zone Bearded Iris Iris species 4” to
24” tall.
Upright plant with sword-shaped leaves, large flowers in a wide range of colors (blues, pinks, purples, yellows, and white). Sun/part sun.
Fertile well- drained soil. Average water. Keep rhizomes uncovered by soil when planting. Blooms in spring to early summer. USDA Zone 5 (-20º F. minimum) Beard Tongue
Penstemon species 1’ to 3’ tall. Narrow pointed leaves with bell-shaped 1½”, lipped flowers in red, blue, pink, lilac, purple or white. Partial shade in hottest climates. Fertile soil, moderate water. Needs fast drainage. Good for rock gardens. Hardiness depends on variety. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Black-eyed Susan
36”
tall. Stems and leaves are rough and hairy. The 4” wide flowers are gold, orange or yellow with fuzzy brown, cone center. Full sun. Average soil, moderate to regular water. Cutting encourages rebloom. Divide when they become crowded. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Rose Campion
Lychnis coronaria 1 ½’ to
2½’ tall.
Fuzzy gray-white foliage with magenta or white flowers, 1” across. Full sun/light shade. Average to fertile soil, moderate water. Very tolerant of adverse soils. Seeds itself freely. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Cranesbill (or hardy geranium)
species 6” to
24” tall.
Leaves are lobed or deeply cut. May be upright or trailing. Flowers are clusters in blue, white, purple, magenta, pink or bluish-rose. Afternoon shade in hottest climates. Moist, well- drained, fertile soil, regular water
Increase by transplanting rooted portions from a clump’s edge. Nice fall foliage. Hardiness depends on variety. USDA Zone 5 (-20º F. minimum) Carnation/ Pinks
Dianthus 6” to
24” tall.
Most kinds form attractive evergreen mats. Flowers are fragrant and come as single or double 1” to 2” blooms, in white, pink, rose, red or yellow. Light shade in hottest climates. Neutral, well- drained soil. Regular
watering. Some varieties of carnations or pinks grow in poor soil. Deadhead to encourage new blooms. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Columbine
6” to
36” tall.
Lacy, bluish-green foliage, with red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, or white nodding, fairy-like flowers. Sun/light shade. Fertile, moist soil. Regular watering. Flowers are often two- toned. Can be prone to powdery mildew. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Evening Primrose Oenothera 8” to
36” tall.
Branching perennial with lance-shaped leaves, and 4-petaled, silky flowers in yellow, pink or white. Full
sun/partial shade.
Poor to average, well-drained soil. Little to moderate water. Succeeds in gardens with harsh climates. Drought tolerant. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) WSU EXTENSION KITTITAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 100 Cold Hardy Trees, Perennials, and Shrubs for Kittitas County Page 10
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Common Name Botanical Name Plant Height Plant Description Sun/Shade Soil/Water Requirements Comments USDA Zone Fleabane Erigeron speciosus 24”
tall. 1” to 1½” daisy-like flowers in lavender or pink similar to Michaelmas Daisies. Full sun/ light shade. Fertile, well- drained soil. Moderate water. Cut back after flowering to encourage new bloom. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Flowering Flax
Linum 1’ to 2’ tall. Erect, branching stems with small, lance-shaped leaves, and clusters of light blue flowers. Full sun. Well-drained, humus soil. Moderate water. Flowers close in evening. Self sows freely. Long bloom period. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Gayfeather
2’ to 6’ tall,
depend- ing on
variety. Tufts of narrow, grass-like leaves, narrow plume, with clusters of fluffy, tubular flowers, in various shades of purple or white. Full sun. Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Regular water. Tall, striking plant, which is good at the back of a mixed border. Blooms mid to late summer. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Some varieties are hardier. Hosta
15” to
60” tall.
Clumps of large, heart-shaped, oval or lance-shaped leaves form a mound. Some varieties have yellow or cream margins. Thin spikes of blue or white trumpet-shaped flowers. Partial to full shade. Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Regular water. Hosta does well in shade gardens or containers. Will sunburn in full sun. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Monks-hood
2’ to 5’ tall. Tall spikes of blue-violet, yellow, pink, or white flowers & lacy, fine textured leaves.
Full sun/partial shade. Moist, rich soil. Regular water. These plants need winter chill. All parts of this plant are poisonous. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Peach-
leaved Bellflower Campanula persicifolia 2’ to 3’ tall. Upright, erect stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves, and pink, white, or blue open, cup-shaped flowers. Full sun/part sun. Moist, well- drained soil. Moderate water. Easy to grow by seed. Sow in late spring. Looks good in a mixed border. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Peony
2’ to 4’ tall. Large, many-petaled, globe-like flowers on graceful stems. Flowers in pink, red and white. Bush-like plant. Afternoon shade in hot sites. Moderately fertile soil. Regular water. Most peonies need winter chill. Planting too deep will prevent flowering USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) Perennial Bachelor- button
1½’
to 2’ tall
Grayish, elongate leaves on woolly stems and blue cornflowers. Full sun only.
Well-drained soil. Regular water. Divide every other year. Self sows readily. USDA Zone 4 (-30º F. minimum) WSU EXTENSION KITTITAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 100 Cold Hardy Trees, Perennials, and Shrubs for Kittitas County Page 11
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