Wulfenia carinthiaca-Cow’s FootstepWulfenia

Propagating Wulfenia should be done in early summer, after blooming, or preferably early fall by dividing the crown. This is an alpine plant found in the meadows of Austria and Albania so it dies not like heat nor humidity although it is hardy from Zones 5-8. It prefers a northern exposure in a light rich sandy/gritty soil with even moisture in either full sun or partial shade. It is evergreen and the plant reaches a height of 6-8" however its flower spikes can reach 24." It will bloom from May-July and the color is a rich deep blue. For experienced gardeners mainly.

Tellima grandiflora “Forest Frost”-Fringe-cups

Propagating Tellima or fringe-cups can be accomplished in the spring by dividing the crown. Forest Frost is patented but its leaves are much more colorful, silver with burgundy veins, then regular fringe-cups, which is a hairy light green, the plant is native to the Pacific Northwest, is evergreen in warmer zones but hardy to Zone 5. The flowers on the basic fringe-cups are white but pink on Forest Frost. Bloom is from late spring to early summer, May-June. The plant prefers partial to full shade and will grow in moist soils but will also tolerate drought conditions. The plant is deer resistant, will reach a height of 24," and is fragrant.

Scrophularia auriculara “variegata”-Variegated Figwort

Scrophularia or Figwort can be propagated in the spring by breaking apart the clump. Its flowers are insignificant, brown, and should be removed after blooming because they will take away from its green and creamy-white variegated leaves which should also be cut back hard in the summer if the foliage becomes tired or turning brown. This plant will remain evergreen in mild winters hardy in zones 5-9, requires a partial shade to full sun exposure in a moist soil well draining soil, and will reach a height of 12"-18".

Chamerion angustifolium-Fireweed

Propagating Chamerion or Fireweed can be done in the spring by breaking apart the crown, with plenty of roots on each piece and transplanting after cutting back any top that remains from the previous year. Fireweed got its name because it is one of the first plants to become established after the aftermath of a fire along with goldenrod and thistle. Its native zone is widespread from 2-9. Butterflies and honeybees enjoy the nectar from its blooms which flower from June through August and the plant will reach a height of 36" to 60". The blooms can range from pink, lavender and white. It is classified as a weed so be careful of its parameters in a garden setting which requires light shade.