Here's one way to find out what you can grow. Click on the "Memberlist" link at the bottom of this page. Enter your zip code in the "Search by location" box. The results will show all of the members living near you.
http://garden.org/users/member...
Check to see whether they have personal plant lists. I see that
@LynneHTx, who lives 23 miles from you, has a list of 150 plants.
http://garden.org/lists/view/L...
It's such a lovely and colorful assortment of trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs that you should be able to choose some wonderful plants from this list and know that they probably will grow well in your garden.
