Smoke Bush

-   They require minimal pruning (once established they may need in late winter or early spring)

-   They do well in almost all soil

-   They do best in direct sunlight

-   Young smoke bushes should be watered 1-2 times a week

-   Mature smoke bushes can withstand dry conditions well and do not require regular watering

-   They can be grown as bushes or small trees

Butterfly Bush

-   They do well in full sun, but some shade is ok

-   They require minimal pruning (prune all of the previous years growth off each spring)

-   Young butterfly bushes should be watered once a week

-   Mature butterfly bushes do not require regular watering

-   Mature butterfly bushes can withstand short periods of drought

Fountain Grass

-   They are very adaptable so can do well in many climates

-   They do best in full sun

-   They should be watered once a week in warmer months

-   Reduce watering during colder months

-   They are typically drought tolerant

-   They can do well in many different types of soil

Panicle Hydrangea and Smooth Hydrangea

-   They do best in moderately sunny locations

-   They require moist soil so should be watered deeply but infrequently

-   Panicle hydrangeas should be pruned lightly once a year in early spring

-   Smooth hydrangeas should be hard pruned once a year in early spring

Sword Fern

-   Native to BC

-   The soil should be kept moist year-round

-   Full shade is best, but some sunlight is okay

-   They will do best in acidic or slightly acidic soil

Bird’s Nest Spruce

-   They do well in moderate climates (like Victoria)

-   Full sun is best but partial shade is ok

-   They will do well in most soil types

-   They are not very tolerant to hot weather so should be watered more frequently during droughts

-   Soil should be kept slightly moist

Hosta

-   They should get partial sun

-   They do well in most soil types

-   They should be kept in slightly moist soil

-   They should be cut back in late fall

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