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Introduction to Nicole's Carolina Garden with her objective to share her top 10 favorite hardy perennials.
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Number 10: Lemon Coral Stonecrop sedum, notable for its evergreen lime color and easy care as ground cover or potted plant.
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Number 9: Lantana, a pollinator attractor with a citrusy scent that can grow into a large shrub, and can be invasive in some areas like Florida.
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Number 8: Tiger lilies, which are recognized for their unique bloom shape and color, are hardy up to zone 3 and can spread on their own.
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Number 7: Stargazer lilies, praised for their beautiful blooms and fragrant scent, similar to the tiger lilies in terms of care but with more aromatic benefits.
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Number 6: Copper King hearty hibiscus with long-lasting blooms and hardiness to zone 4; requires minimal care except for removing expired blooms.
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Number 5: Cannas, tropical-looking with lush foliage and unique blooms, can be tricky to overwinter in colder climates requiring digging and storing indoors.
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Number 4: Another hibiscus, Luna Rose, which blooms profusely and can reach significant size; has the same pest and care considerations as the Copper King variety.
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Number 3: Blanket flowers (Gaillardia), which Nicole has a love-hate relationship with due to their self-seeding nature, thereby requiring some maintenance to control spreading.
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Number 2: Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia), which are highly durable, heat and drought-tolerant, self-spreading, with bright yellow flowers that Nicole adores.
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Number 1: Coneflower (Echinacea), her top choice for several reasons including full sun preference, hardiness to zone 4, self-spreading capabilities, and love from pollinators.
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Conclusion with Nicole sitting with three perennial varieties from her list, encouraging viewers to share their favorite hardy perennials for a zone 8A garden.
