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Jan 26, 2017 10:45 PM CST
Name: UrbanWild
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Kentucky - Plant Hardiness Zone 7a
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I made two huge scores on frost-resistant pots recently...such that it will be a good while before I need more. So, not to be terribly lazy, I wonder if there are any plants/groups within certain preferences that can be left out all year and withstand winter only to flourish the following season?

Basically, I would prefer to avoid plants in which all or most parts are highly toxic, invasive, or are connected to other similar problems.

I would prefer plants which are edible and/or which are huge draws for insect pollinators, hummingbirds, etc.

So, early considerations are many of the standard culinary herbs. But I am curious to hear other suggestions. Thoughts?

BTW, it gets very hot and humid here in the summers and long periods with no rain are possible.
Always looking for interesting plants for pollinators and food! Bonus points for highly, and pleasantly scented plants.

"Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, nihil deerit." [“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”] -- Marcus Tullius Cicero in Ad Familiares IX, 4, to Varro. 46 BCE
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