HEATHER

Heather (Erica cinerea): Heather is well known in the British Isles where it grows wild, and in the spring entire mountainsides can be covered with its white, pink or purple flowers. Grow Heather in areas that receive afternoon shade and in well-drained soil. (2'Hx2'W) Zone 5

HIBISCUS

Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos): This type of hibiscus is famous for its dinner plate sized flowers in late summer and early fall. It is actually a large perennial that dies back to the ground after the first hard frost of the year, and its most common flower color is white, but red and pink are also sometimes available. Common named varieties of this hibiscus include the Disco Belle mix, Southern Belle, and Lady or Lord Baltimore. Perennial hibiscus prefers full sun and will do well on a south exposure. It is not hardy in colder parts of Utah. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 5
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syraiacus): Rose of Sharon is a very common in Utah. It blooms from July on until first frost in the fall with white, red or purple flowers. Use as a screen or a specimen plant. It prefers full sun and likes heat. (10'Hx6'W) Zone 5

HOLLY

Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae): There are several forms of Blue Holly available to consumers. Some of them include Blue Boy and Blue Girl, Blue Prince and Blue Princess, and China Boy and China Girl. The main difference in these varieties is their eventual size when fully grown. If holly berries are desired, it is important to plant both a male and female variety. In Utah, Hollies prefer to be planted in partial to full shade. (6-8'Hx4-6'W) Zone 5

HYDRANGEA

Hydrangea, Assorted (Hydrangea macrophylla): Hydrangea generally flower in late spring and flower colors include white, blue and pink. Plant in partial shade and keep the soil slightly moist. Hydrangeas are sometimes slow to establish. (4'Hx4'W) Zone 5

Pink Elf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pink Elf'): Pink Elf Hydrangea is a dwarf shrub and has bright pink flowers. Plant in partial shade and keep the soil slightly moist. (18"Hx2'W) Zone 5

JUNIPER

Junipers are very common in the Utah landscape. There are two general types of Juniper sold in nurseries: columnar forms and shrub or groundcover forms. One thing all junipers have in common is their drought tolerance. Many of them, once established, will flourish on rainwater alone, and, conversely, one of the easiest ways to kill them is to give them too much water. They all prefer full sun although they tolerate some shade.

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'): Blue Chip Juniper is one of the most popular groundcover junipers. It is very low growing and has dense silvery-blue foliage. Plant in full sun to part shade. (1'Hx8'W) Zone 3

Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'): Blue Point Juniper has a taller pyramidal shape. It has a blue color and is often used as a screen plant and a windbreak. Plant in full sun to part shade (12'Hx8'W) Zone 4

Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii): Blue Rug Juniper, also known as Wilton's Juniper, is one of the lowest growing junipers available. It has silvery-blue foliage and is often used in mass plantings. Plant in full sun to part shade. (6"Hx8'W) Zone 3

Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'): Blue Star Juniper has fantastic blue color and a dense, low mounding growth habit. It is often used in rock gardens in borders and as a foundation plant. Plant in full sun to part shade. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Broadmore Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Broadmore'): Broadmore Juniper is one of the best ground cover junipers. It is very dense green foliage and is also used as a border plant. Plant in full sun to part shade. (1'Hx6'W) Zone 3

Buffalo Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'): Buffalo Juniper is a very popular groundcover juniper and is an all-around tough shrub. It has green foliage and is often used in mass plantings. Plant in full sun to part shade. (1'Hx8'W) Zone 3

Gold Coast Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'aurea'): Gold Coast Juniper is a very nice specimen or foundation shrub. Its new growth emerges in spring with a gold color, and it prefers to be grown in full sun. (3'Hx4'W) Zone 4

Gray Gleam Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam'): Gray Gleam Juniper is a Utah native and is one of the most popular upright junipers. It has a columnar growth habit and is often used as a screen and as a specimen plant. Plant in full sun to part shade. (18'Hx5'W) Zone 3

Green Mound Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'nana'): Green Mound Juniper is sometimes used as a bonsai plant but is more often used as a hedge and in mass plantings. Plant in full sun to part shade. (6'Hx6'W) Zone 4

Hillspire Juniper (Juniperus virginiana 'Cupressifolia'): Hillspire Juniper grows tall and remains narrow. It is often used as a screen and a windbreak. Plant in full sun to part shade. (20'Hx6'W) Zone 4

Hollywood Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa'): Hollywood Juniper lives up to its name. Its growth twists into interesting shapes and is often pruned to form interesting specimen plants. Plant in full sun to part shade. (20'Hx6'W) Zone 6

Mint Julep Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Monlep'): Dense mint green foliage makes this juniper a great choice for a screen or hedge. It grows moderately fast and has weeping branches. Plant in full sun to part shade. (6'Hx6'W) Zone 4

Moonglow Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'): Moonglow Juniper has silvery-blue foliage and is also native to Utah. It grows taller than other upright junipers and makes an excellent windbreak. Plant in full sun to part shade. (20'Hx8'W) Zone 3

Old Gold Juniper (Juniperus x media 'Old Gold'): This plant is very similar to Cold Coast Juniper; with the major difference being that Old Gold Juniper holds its golden color throughout the year. Plant in full sun to part shade. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Prince of Whales Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Whales'): This is another popular ground cover juniper. Its foliage is dark green in the summer and turns purple in the winter. Plant in full sun to part shade (8"Hx10W) Zone 3

Sierra Spreader Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Sierra spreader'): Sierra Spreader Juniper is low growing and has green foliage throughout the year. It is a popular groundcover and has a moderate growth rate. Plant in full sun to part shade. (1'Hx8'W) Zone 3

Sky Rocket Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Sky Rocket'): Skyrocket Juniper is the most popular upright juniper and lives up to its name with its very narrow growth habit. It is often planted on the edges of buildings and driveways and needs to be wrapped in the winter in areas of high snowfall. Plant in full sun to part shade. (2'H and 16'H) Zone 4

Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'): This is a fast growing, columnar juniper that tolerates heat and drought very well. It is often used as a screen or windbreak and needs to be planted in full sun to part shade (15'Hx4'W) Zone 5

Spearmint Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spearmint'): Spearmint Juniper is one of the most popular upright junipers. It has dense, dark green foliage and is often used as a screen or wind break. Plant in full sun or part shade. (15'Hx5'W) Zone 5

Tam Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscafolia'): Tam Juniper has been around for a long time. It is fast growing and can be pruned into a hedge. Plant in full sun to part shade. (3'Hx6'W) Zone 4

Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'): Wichita Blue Juniper has a columnar growth habit, silver-blue foliage, and is often used as a screen and as a specimen plant. It prefers to be grown in full sun. (15'Hx6'W) Zone 4

Youngstown Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'): Youngstown Juniper is low growing and works well in rock gardens and as a ground cover. Plant in full sun to part shade.(4'Hx4'W) Zone 3