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16. Common Lilac(Syringa vulgaris)The fragrant purple flowers of common lilac are some of the showiest in the spring garden, creating a burst of color in some of the coldest-winter regions. The plants can reach from 5 to 20 feet tall and wide, and they can be grown as a specimen plant or hedge. Bloom season: SpringCold tolerance: Hardy to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 40 degrees Celsius (zones 3 to 8)Origin: Eastern Europe; most were first imported to North America from FranceWater requirement: ModerateLight requirement: Full sunWhen to plant: Plant container or bare-root plants in fall or springSee how to grow common lilac
18. Mexican Bush Sage(Salvia leucantha)Drought-tolerant Mexican bush sage adds bold, lush color to more arid landscapes, with dramatic purple flower spikes topping a bush that reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. This deer-resistant shrub welcomes butterflies and hummingbirds to its flowers from spring through fall. Bloom season: Spring to fallCold tolerance: Hardy to 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 9 to minus 7 degrees Celsius (Zone 8)Origin: MexicoWater requirement: Drought-tolerant once establishedLight requirement: Filtered sunWhen to plant: Spring or fall See how to grow Mexican bush sagedeer resistant
17. Bigleaf Hydrangea(Hydrangea macrophylla)Growing in colors that range from blue to baby pink and purple, bigleaf hydrangea is a garden staple in cottage or traditional-style gardens, but it can find a place in garden spaces of all styles. Reaching 4 to 8 feet tall and wide, shrubs produce long-lasting blooms from summer to fall. Bloom season: Summer to fall Cold tolerance: Hardy to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 28.1 degrees Celsius (zones 5 to 9)Origin: JapanWater requirement: RegularLight requirement: Partial shade or full sun in the morningWhen to plant: Spring to early summer or in fallSee how to grow bigleaf hydrangeabig leaf hydrangeas
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