The CGW board members chose several species to trial in our gardens this summer. These include Petchoa (petunia x calibrachoa); portulaca (ornamental purslane); sedum; helichrysum (licorice plant); ajuga; and sanvitalia (creeping zinnia).

Here is the list of plants in the trials:  2024CGW_entries

we evaluated the plants monthly for 3 months and the information is posted here CGW_2024JuneJulyAugEvaluations Final

Sedum and ajuga varieties were overwintered and evaluated in May of 2025.  There was a range of results for survival and vigor.  Here’s the ratings and details: SedumAjuga-overwintering-data2025