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    Plant Group Planting Depth Location  Remarks
    Acanthus Crown just above soil Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Achillea Just below soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times after growth starts.
    Aconitum Crown at soil level ½ to ¾ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Agapanthus Crown just above soil Full sun OK to run dry at times after growth starts.
    Agastache Just above soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Alchemilla Just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Allium senescens Just below soil level ½ to full sun keep soil slightly moist
    Alstroemeria Just below soil level sun to partial shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Amsonia Just below soil level Partial shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Anchusa Crown just above soil ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side of moist until growth starts, then keep slightly moist.
    Anemone Just below soil level ¾ sun to full sun Well-drained soil, keep on dry side early in season
    Aquilegia Just below soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry until growth starts,, then keep moist
    Arum "4 below soil level ½ to full shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Aruncus Just below soil level Shade Start with not too much water, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Anthemis Just below soil level Full sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Asclepias 1" just below soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Aster 1" just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Astilbe 1" just below soil level Shade Keep moist, never allow to run all dry,
    Astrantia at soil level Fulll sun Slow to establish, keep soil on dry side of moist until root and top growth show.
    Bergenia Crown at soil level Partial shade Start on dry side, then keep moist at all times.
    Bletilla Just below soil level Sun to partial shade Keep moist, never allow to run all dry,
    Brunnera Crown below or just above soil ½ to full shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Caltha 1" just below soil level Partial shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Campanula Just below soil level Partial shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Canna Just below soil level Sun to partial shade Start to water normal. With more foliage give more water
          Keep plants above 12 degrees Celsius
    Centaurea Just at or below soil level Full sun Do not overly with water. mildew sensitive
    Cimicifuga Just below soil level ½ to full shade Keep soil on the dry side until new roots are seen at edge of pot,
          then soil should be kept moist. Never let it run dry!
    Convallaria Pip at soil level ½ to ¾ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Coreopsis Just below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist from the beginning, don't overly. Tolerates full sun.
    Cosmos Just below soil level Full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
          Plant roots horizontally about ½" to 1" below soil.
    Crambe Crown just below soil level, Sun to partial shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
      but above if it started growing    
    Crocosmia 2"-3" below soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times after growth starts.
    Dahlia Just below soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Darmera Just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Dicentra spectabilis Crown at or above soil ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
          It has to develop it's root system at the start!
    Dicentra other types Just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Dictamnus Just below soil level Shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Dodecatheon Just below soil level Sun to partial shade Do not overly with water. Use ground with a good drainage
    Echinacea Just below soil level Full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
          It has to develop it's root system at the start!
    Echinops Just below soil level Full sun Ok to run dry at times.
    Epimedium Crown at soil level shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Eremurus 2"-3" below soil level Full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Eryngium Just below soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times.
    Eucomis 2"-3" below soil level Full sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Eupatorium Just below soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Euphorbia Just below soil level ½ sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Filipendula Just below soil level ½ to full sun Moist at all times, drought damage does not recover.
    Gaura Crown at soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Geranium Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Geranium cinereum Just below soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Geum Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Moist at all times, but needs a good drainage in order to survive the winter.
    Gladiolus cal. 4" below soil level Full sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Helenium Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Start with moist soil until root system has developed. 
          After this OK to run dry at times for a stronger plant.
    Heliopsis Just below soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times after growth starts.
    Helleborus Crown just above soil ½ to full shade Spray with Rhizolex 5 - 7 days after planting.
    Hemerocaliis Just below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist but not overly wet from the start.
    Heuchera Crown just above soil ½ to full shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
          Keep greenhouse humidity down to avoid mildew on stems.
    Heucherella Crown just above soil ½ to full shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
          Keep greenhouse humidity down to avoid mildew on stems.
    Hosta Crown 1" below soil level ½ to full shade Keep soil moist but not overly wet from the start.
    Houttuynia Crown 1" below soil level ½ to full sun keep soil slightly moist
    Hyacinthus cand. 3"-4" below soil level Full sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Incarvillea Crown just above soil Full sun Start moist, water heavy after growth increases.
    Iris chrysographes Crown 1" below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist but not overly wet from the start.
    Iris ensata Crown 1" below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist but not overly wet from the start. Prefers acid soil.
    Iris germanica Lay plant at it's side under soil. ½ to full sun OK to run dry at times. Too much moisture in soil will rot tubers
      Keep aprox ¼ above soil   especially in late fall and winter.
    Iris louisiana Just below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist but not overly wet from the start. Also just as waterplant.
    Iris pallida Crown at soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times after growth starts. Do not apply water from above when
          planted in containers
    Iris pseudocorus Just below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist but not overly wet from the start.
    Iris pumila Just below soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times.
    Iris sibirica Crown 1" below soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil moist from the start, prefers slightly acid soil.
    Kirengeshoma Crown at soil level ½ to full shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Kniphofia Crown just above soil ½ to full sun Keep soil slightly moist. OK to run dry at times. Tolerates full sun well.
    Leucanthemum Just below soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Liatris 3"-4" below soil level Full sun OK to run dry at times after growth starts.
    Ligularia Just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Lilium 4" below soil level Full sun After bulb growth shows above soil level, keep soil moist.
    Lysimachia Just below soil level ½ sun to sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Monarda Just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist. Do not overly.
    Nepeta Crown just above soil ½ to ¾ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Nerine 1/3 of bulb above soil level Full sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Omphalodes Crown at soil level ½ to full shade Keep soil slightly moist
    Paeonia Crown 1" below soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time. Good drainage
    Papaver Crown at soil level Full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
          (note: this species goes dormant in late summer)
    Perovskia Crown just above soil Full sun Start on dry side of moist, after growth slightly moist and never wet!
    Persicaria Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Start slightly moist, then after growth keep moist
    Phlox Just below soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Platycodon Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist but not overly
    Polianthes Crown 1" below soil level ½ to full shade Start slightly moist, then after growth keep moist
    Polygonatum Just below soil level ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
          Plant roots horizontally about ½" to 1" below soil.
    Potentilla Just below soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side, even after grow starts.
    Pulmonaria Crown at soil level or just above ½ to full shade Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist but not overly
    Pulsatilla Crown just above soil level ½ to ¾ sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist but not overly
    Rodgersia Just below soil level ½ sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
          Established plants will do well at watersides.
    Rudbeckia Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Salvia Crown just above soil level ¾ sun to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Sanguisorba Just below soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Sedum Crown just above soil level ½ to full sun Keep soil slightly moist even after growth in order to maintain a better plant shape.
    Schizostylis 2" below soil level Full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Sidalcea Crown at soil level or just above ½ to full sun Start on dry side until growth starts, then keep moist.
    Symphytum Crown at soil level ½ to full shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Symph. 'Goldsmith' Leaves above soil level ½ to full shade Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Thalictrum Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side, then keep slightly moist and never wet!
    Tradescantia Just below soil level ½ to full sun Moist until plants grow rapidly, then keep wet at all times.
          Cutting back the plant avoids illness and gives a longer bloom.
    Tricyrtis Just below soil level ½ to full shade Start on dry side of moist, after growth slightly moist and never wet!
    Trollius Just below soil level ½ to full sun Moist at all times but not overly wet for long periods of time.
    Verbascum Crown just above or at soil level ½ to full sun Start slighty moist. OK to run dry at times after growth starts.
    Veronica Crown at soil level ½ to full sun Start on dry side of moist. OK to run dry at times after growth starts.Never fully dry!
    Zantedeschia 2" below soil level ½ to full shade Well-drained soil. After 3 days start watering but not too wet. With foliage more.
          Spray against Rhizoctonia after planting.