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They\u2019re tough, they\u2019re hardy, they thrive in almost any location. So, why don\u2019t we love them? Give this episode a listen to hear about plants that have a ton of good attributes, but just can\u2019t bring ourselves to draw a heart around them. It\u2019s easy to ask gardeners what plants they hate\u2014we all have long lists of inferior perennials, trees, and shrubs that are weak or have unruly habits making them deserving of our ire. But, what about those plants that haven\u2019t done anything to get themselves \u201cdo not buy list?\u201d Turns out Carol and Danielle aren\u2019t the only ones with these complicated feelings, today\u2019s expert has similar thoughts.

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Expert testimony:

Andy Pulte is a faculty member of the plant sciences department at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

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Danielle\u2019s Plants

'Peachie's Pick' Stokes\u2019 aster (Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick', Zones 5-9)

\u2018Persian Ruby\u2019 daylily (Hemerocallis 'Persian Ruby', Zones 3-9)

Veronica (Veronica spicata and cvs., Zones 3-8)

Blue rug juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', Zones 3-9)

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Carol\u2019s Plants

\u2018Aurea\u2019 catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides, Zones 5-9)

Hostas (Hosta spp. and cvs., \xa0Zones 3\u20138)

Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium, Zones 3-9)

Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa, Zones 3-8)

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Expert\u2019s Plants

Daylily (Hemerocallis spp. and cvs., Zones 3-9)

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus and cvs., Zones 5-8)

Shasta daisy (and cvs., Zones 5-8)